Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Kowalkiewicz vs Erdogan
Date: Jul 23, 2023

#R1#
Demenok bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kay's head backwards.
Kay throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Demenok's waist but Demenok gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kay off to one side.
Kay moves away from the strike by Demenok.
Kay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Demenok connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kay momentarily.
Kay lands with a nice body punch.
Nice jab there from Kay.
Demenok 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.
Demenok moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kay throws a body punch but Demenok moves out of range.
Demenok throws a jab when Kay was well out of range.
Kay misses with an uppercut
and Demenok counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Kay ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rukter Demenok is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Demenok throws a leg kick but Kay sees it coming and moves out of range.
It looked like Kay wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Demenok lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kay just misses with a punch to the body.
Kay scores with a hook to the body. Demenok takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kay is looking to wear down Demenok with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#TD#
Kay shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Demenok is trying to defend but Kay finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Demenok tries to roll over but Kay keeps him under control.
Kay lands strikes from half guard.
Demenok is looking for a sweep. Kay is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Demenok avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kay.
Kay throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Demenok makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Demenok.
Demenok really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kay. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Demenok is pulling down on Kay's head to control his posture.
Demenok is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kay missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Demenok trying to keep a closed guard but Kay is proving a slippery customer.
Kay missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Demenok has his hands on Kay's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Kay throws an elbow that misses. Demenok uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kay's guard. Nice move by Demenok!#REVB#
Demenok trying to control but Kay is working from the bottom.
Demenok works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kay is trying to maintain the position but Demenok is very close to passing his half guard.
Demenok content to control rather than advance.
Kay wants to improve his position but Demenok is controlling well.
Kay is working hard here to advance position.#T4##SUB#
Kay is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Demenok pulls his head out easily.
Kay wants to get back to full guard.
Demenok controlling the action here.
Demenok is continuing to stall.
Kay is looking for a sweep. Demenok is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kay is staying active underneath Demenok, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rukter Demenok will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Demenok on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big left from Kay misses.
Demenok looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kay rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Demenok counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Demenok manages to avoid it.
Kay misses with a body shot.
Kay takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Demenok throws a lazy uppercut
and Kay counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demenok misses with a left hand
and Kay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kay fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Demenok avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Kay takes one to the chin there.
Lars Kay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kay tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A big left from Kay misses.
Demenok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Demenok throws a lazy uppercut
and Kay counters with a left to the body.
Kay lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Kay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Demenok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kay misses with an uppercut.
Kay swings for the body but Demenok moves out of range.
Demenok takes one on the button.
Demenok takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kay drops his hands momentarily and Demenok takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kay misses with a looping left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Kay gets the takedown into side control.
Kay looks up at the clock and then as Demenok takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kay smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kay working away.#T3#
Demenok is looking for a sweep.
Demenok is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kay off and has taken his back!
Kay is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Demenok wants to control but Kay is keeping busy.
Demenok misses with an elbow to the head.
Kay is in bad spot here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The adventures of Demenok the control monster continue. Boring.
I really don't envy Kay right now.
Demenok struggling to keep hold of the position.
Demenok trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kay doesn't escape. #T4#
Kay tries to break free.
Demenok slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Kay is trying to break free.
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.
Demenok keeps control of the position as Kay tries to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rukter Demenok will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kay scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Demenok loads up on a big right hand but Kay slips the punch.
Kay takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Demenok throws a hook but Kay blocks it.
Demenok avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Demenok looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kay looks to score with a jab to the body but Demenok is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Demenok misses.
A little feinted left hand from Kay on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kay misses with a straight left.
Kay slips a jab from Demenok.#T1#
Demenok throws a hook but Kay blocks it.
Kay was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Demenok throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kay works the jab nicely.
Kay scores with a decent looking hook.
Demenok takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kay works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Demenok takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Demenok takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Demenok misses with a hook
and Kay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lars Kay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A swing and a miss from Kay.
Demenok doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Demenok connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kay throws a jab but it's blocked by Demenok.
Kay stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kay misses the shot to the body.
Good exchange - Demenok coming out on top.
Kay thuds a left hand into Demenok's body.
Kay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Demenok takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Demenok lunges at Kay with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kay's hand.
Demenok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kay moves away.
Kay misses with a hook
and Demenok counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rukter Demenok is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kay loads up on a big right hand but Demenok slips the punch.
Kay just misses with a punch to the body.
Demenok uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kay.
Demenok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kay.
Demenok dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Demenok bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Demenok is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT#It looks like Rukter Demenok has been cut.
Demenok misses with a double jab
and Kay counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kay shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Demenok but Demenok pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Demenok looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kay tries to close the distance and clinch but Demenok swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Demenok as he connects with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lars Kay.
I think Demenok has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lars Kay!
In his post fight interview, Lars Kay started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: GAMMA#1008 Joosep v Orlando
Date: Jul 22, 2023

#R1#
McGuire lands with a nice body punch.
McGuire changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Svenkter tries to avoid it but McGuire manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Svenkter to the ground. Svenkter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McGuire smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Hargol Svenkter has been cut.
Svenkter misses with a hook.
McGuire flicks out a counter leg kick but Svenkter steps away.
Svenkter throws out a loose jab but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it. #KD2#
McGuire throws a left that rocks Svenkter and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! McGuire dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Svenkter regain composure!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Svenkter wants to control but McGuire postures up.
McGuire trying to control the position but Svenkter is working away.
McGuire misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T1#
McGuire taking a breather here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Svenkter can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
McGuire tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McGuire has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McGuire wants to lay and pray for a moment but Svenkter keeps working.
McGuire is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Svenkter will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
McGuire working away.
McGuire misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Svenkter is looking to regain half guard here but McGuire keeps moving and retains side control.
McGuire is staying tight to Svenkter's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Svenkter dodges the ground and pound from McGuire.
McGuire is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Svenkter's shoulder. That is not cool.
Svenkter avoids any damage from the ground and pound of McGuire.
Svenkter sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Svenkter wants to control but McGuire is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McGuire lands a nice short elbow.#CUT2#Hargol Svenkter's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McGuire in particular looking to stall.
Svenkter trying to control here. #T3##SUB2#
McGuire seems to be looking for submissions.
McGuire content to control rather than advance.
Svenkter is trying to get back to full guard.
Svenkter definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Svenkter blocking the ground and pound attempt from McGuire.
Svenkter is trying to control but McGuire manages to pass to mount!
Svenkter tries to hold on but McGuire postures up.#T4#
McGuire with the ground and pound from mount. #CUT2#Jeez, Hargol Svenkter's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hargol Svenkter's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kevin McGuire!
During a confident post fight interview, Kevin McGuire thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#1007 Karim v Riker
Date: Jul 15, 2023

#R1#
Couceiro misses with a takedown attempt
and Dispatch Regulator makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Couceiro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Couceiro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Couceiro shoots for a double leg takedown but Dispatch Regulator sprawls well. He's pushed Couceiro's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Couceiro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xandao Couceiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Dispatch Regulator lands a big uppercut and Couceiro crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Couceiro looks OK. Dispatch Regulator waves Couceiro back to his feet!
Dispatch Regulator cracks Couceiro with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chronian Dispatch Regulator!
Chronian Dispatch Regulator seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SYN 1002 Maluga vs Washington
Date: Jul 14, 2023

#R1#
Nice shot by Ocampo.#CUT2#It looks like Tommy Harinck has been cut.
Harinck connects with the punch.
Ocampo throws a hook but Harinck blocks it.
Ocampo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ocampo lands with an uppercut that bounces Harinck off the cage and back into range.
Ocampo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ocampo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice jab there from Ocampo.
Harinck throws out a loose jab but Ocampo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Harinck misses its intended target.
Harinck takes a swing at Ocampo's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Ocampo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Harinck swings for the body but Ocampo moves out of range.
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!
Ocampo fails to land with a series of punches. #TD#
Harinck shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Harinck showed some decent athleticism there.
Harinck working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ocampo's thigh. Ocampo counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Harinck wants to control from the top but Ocampo keeps moving. #T1#
Ocampo wants to sweep but no luck.
Harinck trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Harinck 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.
Harinck's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ocampo looking for a sweep. Not yet Ocampo, not yet.
Harinck trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Harinck drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Harinck jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Harinck not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ocampo wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ocampo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Harinck controls the pace.
Ocampo is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No joy there for Ocampo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ocampo misses with a straight left.
Ocampo misses with a hook. Harinck ducked under it nicely.
Ocampo with a hook.
Harinck lands with a cross.
Harinck throws an overhand right that lands on Ocampo's shoulder, as Ocampo tries to avoid the shot.
Harinck lands a nice hook to Ocampo's body. Ocampo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ocampo thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick misses from Ocampo. #T3#
Harinck lands a jab to Ocampo's midsection.
A swing and a miss from Harinck.
Harinck swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Harinck tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ocampo was well out of range. Poor timing from Harinck.
Ocampo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ocampo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harinck manages to avoid it.
Harinck dips to his left and cracks Ocampo with an uppercut!
Harinck takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Harinck bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ocampo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harinck moves away.
It looked like Harinck wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ocampo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ocampo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Luciano Ocampo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harinck lands a nice shot to the body.
Harinck just misses with a punch to the body.
Ocampo staying out of range there.
Ocampo tries a quick counter leg kick but Harinck is wise to it.
A big left from Harinck misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Ocampo tries to keep at a distance but Harinck has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ocampo lands with a short shot to the head.
I was talking to Harinck's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T4#
Ocampo throws a head punch that misses.
Ocampo blocking some punches.
Ocampo swings wildly with an uppercut but Harinck uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ocampo misses with some punches.
A short left from Ocampo.
Harinck tries to throw a body punch but Ocampo avoids it by throwing Harinck back against the cage.
Harinck throws a punch but it's blocked by Ocampo.
Harinck blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ocampo has a couple of punches blocked by Harinck.
Ocampo tries to throw a body punch but Harinck avoids it by throwing Ocampo back against the cage.
Harinck doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ocampo.
Harinck can't find room to land a body shot as Ocampo controls the action.
Harinck swings wildly with an uppercut but Ocampo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ocampo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harinck misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Luciano Ocampo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tommy Harinck's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Harinck ducks under a wild hook from Ocampo.
Ocampo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ocampo throws a sloppy body shot
and Harinck connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harinck looks to land a left hand but Ocampo moved out of range nicely.
Harinck throws a hook but Ocampo blocks it.
Harinck misses with a straight right.
Ocampo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big right from Harinck misses.
Ocampo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Harinck.
Harinck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ocampo connects with a looping right hand.
Nice body punch from Ocampo.
Luciano Ocampo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ocampo tries a head kick but it misses.
Ocampo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harinck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ocampo misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Harinck counters by moving into the clinch.
Ocampo lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Harinck.
Ocampo lands with a light punch inside.
Ocampo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Harinck working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Ocampo leaning against his opponent.
Harinck blocking some punches.
Ocampo throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Harinck fails to land.
Good body shot from Harinck.
Harinck swings wildly with an uppercut but Ocampo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harinck tries a body shot but Ocampo blocks it.
Ocampo has a couple of punches blocked by Harinck.
Ocampo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Harinck lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harinck.
Ocampo lands a right hand.
Harinck digs a right hand underneath Ocampo's ribcage. Ocampo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Harinck blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harinck goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ocampo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ocampo has a couple of punches blocked by Harinck. #T2#
Harinck blocks an uppercut.
Ocampo has a couple of punches blocked by Harinck.
Harinck is working Ocampo over against the cage.
Harinck pushes Ocampo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harinck.
Ocampo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ocampo throws a head punch that misses.
Ocampo struggles to land a body shot inside as Harinck controls his hands.
Ocampo misses with some punches.
Ocampo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ocampo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ocampo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ocampo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Harinck doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ocampo swings wildly with an uppercut but Harinck uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ocampo throws a punch but it's blocked by Harinck. #T3#
Harinck works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Harinck misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harinck lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ocampo misses with the head strike.
Harinck misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ocampo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ocampo lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Harinck.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harinck.
Ocampo prevents a body shot from Harinck.
Harinck lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ocampo backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ocampo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harinck stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Harinck misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ocampo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Harinck backwards.
Harinck lands a body shot.
Luciano Ocampo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Harinck misses with some punches. #T4#
Ocampo has a couple of punches blocked by Harinck.
Harinck lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ocampo lands with a right to the head.
Ocampo swings wildly with an uppercut but Harinck uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ocampo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Harinck misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ocampo.
A shot in the inside from Harinck.
Ocampo has a couple of punches blocked by Harinck.
Ocampo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ocampo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ocampo wants to stall.
Ocampo stalling in the clinch but Harinck improves position.
Harinck presses Ocampo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Harinck working aggressively here.
Ocampo lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Luciano Ocampo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tommy Harinck's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Donk. Harinck catches Ocampo right on the button with a cross.
Harinck throws out a loose jab but Ocampo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ocampo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Harinck misses with a body shot.
Harinck throws a nice looking combination but Ocampo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Harinck uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ocampo.
Ocampo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harinck throws the kick towards the body but Ocampo avoids it.
Ocampo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Harinck missing with a left hand there. Ocampo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ocampo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ocampo. Harinck does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harinck throwing a counter right hand but Ocampo manages to avoid it.
Ocampo moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Harinck gets a takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ocampo wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harinck thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ocampo's head. #T1#
Harinck missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ocampo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Harinck seems to be working for a kimura but Ocampo defends the submission attempt.
Ocampo is trying to stand.
Harinck wants to pass the guard but Ocampo is defending well.
Harinck is working hard here to advance position.
Harinck works his way into side control. #SUB#
Harinck thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tommy Harinck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luciano Ocampo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Ocampo prevents Harinck from moving into mount. #SUB#
Harinck looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Harinck looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ocampo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Harinck wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Harinck working away.#SUB#
Harinck tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Harinck controlling the position from side mount. #T3#
Ocampo tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Harinck tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Harinck has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Harinck happy to just control the position for now.
Harinck tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ocampo's legs.
Ocampo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harinck. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Harinck wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ocampo, who protects the arm well. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Harinck thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ocampo is trying to improve his position.
Ocampo managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Harinck.
Harinck has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ocampo!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harinck punching from mount but Ocampo doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Ocampo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Harinck is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29

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

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: GAMMA#1006 Jack v Joseph
Date: Jul 08, 2023

#R1#
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Yabattoir's head but Yabattoir sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yabattoir is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jackson lands a head shot.
Yabattoir misses with a looping left.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yabattoir gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yabattoir lands a nice shot to the body.
A lazy left from Jackson finds it's target.
Yabattoir walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yabattoir slips a straight right by Jackson.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson defending well as Yabattoir loads up on a big left hand.
Yabattoir misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Yabattoir shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jackson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Yabattoir will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Yabattoir is proving a slippery customer.
Jackson pulls Yabattoir in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Yabattoir looking to pass the guard.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Yabattoir looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jackson passes into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Yabattoir tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Yabattoir is trying to escape the mount.
Yabattoir is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Yabattoir tries to reverse the position but Jackson maintains control.
Jackson controlling his opponent.
Yabattoir is trying to escape the mount.
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yabattoir is looking to escape.
Yabattoir tries to reverse the position but Jackson maintains control.#T3#
Jackson tries to control but Yabattoir wriggling away.
Jackson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Yabattoir is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Yabattoir wants to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Yabattoir is wriggling around trying to escape.
Yabattoir is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yabattoir tries to hold on but Jackson postures up.#T4#
Yabattoir is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jackson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jackson prevents Yabattoir from getting the reversal.
Jackson controlling the position easily from mount.
Yabattoir keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Skippy Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Yabattoir's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Jackson misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Yabattoir scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jackson is not content to let Yabattoir control the position.
Jackson is looking to regain half guard here but Yabattoir keeps moving and retains side control.
Yabattoir tries to advance to mount but Jackson denies him.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard.
Yabattoir working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB#
Yabattoir is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jackson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jackson shrugs it off.
Jackson has given up his back. #T1#
Jackson can't escape the position.
Jackson covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Jackson is in bad spot here.
Jackson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Yabattoir's guard. Nice work there by Jackson. #SUB#
Yabattoir has his foot on Jackson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackson works his way back into a safe position though.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Yabattoir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Yabattoir.
Jackson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Yabattoir seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Yabattoir throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jackson escapes and throws Yabattoir's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Yabattoir is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Yabattoir tries to control but Jackson manages to take his back.
Yabattoir breaks Jackson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Yabattoir stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Jackson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Yabattoir trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yabattoir slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
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!
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Yabattoir is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jackson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jackson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Yabattoir's best efforts.#T3#
Yabattoir wants to take a breather but Jackson is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson wants to control but Yabattoir is keeping busy. #SUB#
Jackson is defending against the submission attempts here by Yabattoir.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Yabattoir has control of the leg. #SUB#
Yabattoir is working for a submission of some sort.
Jackson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Red Yabattoir overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson wants to control but Yabattoir is keeping busy. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jackson is controlling Yabattoir's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Yabattoir trying to control from half guard but Jackson is working away.
Jackson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Yabattoir is controlling the pace.
Jackson trying to control but Yabattoir postures up.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yabattoir is working away from the top position though.
Jackson regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Red Yabattoir dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A punch combination from Yabattoir misses.
A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big right from Yabattoir misses.
Jackson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Yabattoir looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab from Jackson does it's job there.
Jackson slips a jab from Yabattoir.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Yabattoir circles away.
Yabattoir is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Yabattoir keeps it at a distance.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Jackson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yabattoir stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD#
Jackson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Yabattoir to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yabattoir passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1#
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Yabattoir's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
Jackson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yabattoir is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Yabattoir is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jackson gets full guard.
Yabattoir wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yabattoir is one step ahead there.
Jackson 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#
Yabattoir tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg. #T2#
Yabattoir trying to hold on to Jackson's head to control him but Jackson postures up.
Jackson passes into side control, despite Yabattoir's attempt to control the position.
Jackson works to advance to full mount. Yabattoir defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Yabattoir is working to get back to half guard. #T3#
Jackson wants to control the pace but Yabattoir is squirming around nicely.
Yabattoir is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jackson controlling the pace for now.
Yabattoir tries to lock up and control but Jackson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Yabattoir gets back to half guard.
Yabattoir manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Yabattoir is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Yabattoir looking to control but Jackson passes into half guard.
Yabattoir tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
Yabattoir regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jackson won't allow Yabattoir to sweep him here.
Yabattoir seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 266
Date: Jul 07, 2023

#R1#
Darongo throws a leg kick
letting Shima counter with a right hand.
Ronan Darongo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shima scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Darongo keeps the fight on the outside.
Darongo with the inside leg kick.
Darongo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Darongo misses with an uppercut.
Shima lunges at Darongo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Darongo's hand.
Darongo misses with a body kick.
Shima takes a swing at Darongo's ribcage but misses.
Darongo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Darongo scores with a leg kick.
Darongo lands a nice shot that snaps Shima's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darongo throws a body punch but Shima moves out of range.
Shima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Darongo moves away.
Shima has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Darongo.#T1#
Shima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shima doesn't manage to clinch there - Darongo circles away.
Darongo throws a leg kick but Shima sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shima was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Darongo throws a leg kick but Shima sees it coming and moves out of range.
Darongo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shima is looking to counter punch.
Darongo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shima.
Shima throwing a counter right hand but Darongo manages to avoid it.
Darongo misses with a wild combination.
Darongo misses the shot to the body.
Darongo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shima's sensitive parts.
Shima misses with a hook. Darongo ducked under it nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Darongo.
Darongo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shima.
Shima just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Shima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Darongo moves away from the strike by Shima.
Darongo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shima is looking to counter punch.
Darongo misses with a leg kick.
Shima moves out of range of the strikes.
Darongo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shima manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Shima misses the target.
Shima misses with a body shot.
Darongo throws a leg kick but Shima sees it coming and moves out of range.
A jab from Darongo does it's job there.
Darongo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shima scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Darongo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Darongo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shima is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shima tries to clinch but Darongo moves out of range. #T3#
Darongo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shima.
An attempted straight right counter from Shima misses the target.
Darongo throws a head kick that misses
and Darongo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Darongo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shima. That did some damage!
A nice leg kick lands there from Darongo.
Darongo lands a body shot.
A cross from Darongo lands.
Darongo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Darongo ducks under a wild hook from Shima.
A left lands for Darongo.
An inside leg kick lands from Darongo.
Darongo misses with a right hand
letting Shima counter with a right hand.
Shima bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Darongo's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Darongo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shima's sensitive parts.
Darongo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shima checks a leg kick.#T4#
Darongo throws a leg kick but Shima sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shima misses with a wild body shot.
Darongo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shima throws a hook but Darongo blocks it.
Shima fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Darongo manages to avoid it.
Darongo tests Shima's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Darongo misses the shot to the body.
Shima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shima misses the shot to the body.
Shima throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Darongo.
Shima gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Darongo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ronan Darongo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Shima misses with an uppercut.
Ronan Darongo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Darongo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shima was well out of range. Poor timing from Darongo.
Shima was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Darongo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That kick from Darongo tenderised Shima's leg. Shima is trying to keep his angry face on.
Darongo takes a swing at Shima's ribcage but misses.
Darongo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shima checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shima avoids the head kick by Darongo.
Darongo throws a body shot but no joy.
Darongo with a hook.
Darongo lands a leg kick that knocks Shima off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima throws a shot to the body.
Shima fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Darongo manages to avoid it.
Darongo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Darongo chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Shima misses the body punch
and Darongo counters with a good low kick that Shima was not able to check.
Darongo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Darongo. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Darongo looks for the body kick but Shima saw that one coming.
Shima avoids the body shot from Darongo.
Shima is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Darongo staying out of range there.
Shima lands a jab.
Shima throws the left hand but Darongo avoids the punch easily.
Darongo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Darongo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shima cracks Darongo with an open hand slap.
Darongo just misses with a punch to the body.
Shima is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Darongo.
Shima swings widly with a right hand
and Darongo counters with a good low kick that Shima was not able to check.
Darongo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Darongo throws a shot to the body.
Shima takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darongo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Darongo slips under a jab.
Darongo thumps Shima with a low kick.
Darongo thows a leg kick but Shima checks it
and Shima counters with a straight right hand.
Darongo looks to land a right hand but Shima moved out of range.
Shima misses the jab.
Shima backing away here, and Darongo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Shima uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Darongo has time to react.
Darongo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shima is looking to clinch.
Darongo needs to keep his hands up - Shima had a free shot at his head there.
Shima stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Darongo.
Darongo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shima rather than just go for the knockout.
Darongo misses with a left hand
and Shima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick from Darongo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Darongo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Darongo is looking to chop away at Shima's legs.
Shima uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Darongo.
Darongo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shima moves away.
Shima takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Darongo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Darongo misses with a jab, cross combination.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Shima might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Darongo throws a series of strikes that have Shima backpedaling.
Darongo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Darongo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shima throws an overhand right that lands on Darongo's shoulder, as Darongo tries to avoid the shot.
Shima lands a head shot.
Darongo throws a body punch but Shima moves out of range.
It looked like Shima wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shima looks to score with a jab to the body but Darongo is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Darongo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Darongo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shima lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shima on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Darongo. Darongo obviously looking to wear him down.
Darongo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Darongo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shima.
Shima dips to his left and cracks Darongo with an uppercut!
Shima takes a swing at Darongo's ribcage but misses.
Darongo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Donk. Darongo catches Shima right on the button with a cross.
A chopping leg kick lands by Darongo.
Nice defenses there by Shima.
Shima is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Darongo.
Both fighters circling a little - Darongo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Darongo jabs Shima right on the nose. Shima blinks but takes it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ronan Darongo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Darongo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shima misses with a leg kick.
Shima lands a nice looking body shot.
Shima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Darongo was well out of range. Poor timing from Shima.
Shima doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shima misses with a wild body shot.
Darongo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Darongo lands a leg kick that knocks Shima off balance momentarily.
Darongo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Shima counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darongo lands a body shot.
Darongo misses with a leg kick
and Shima connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Darongo is rocked!
Darongo moves out of range as Shima strikes.
Darongo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Darongo cracks a nice hook into Shima's ribs.#T1#
Shima needs to keep his hands up - Darongo had a free shot at his head there.
Nice uppercut there from Darongo.
Shima takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Darongo throws a body shot but no joy.
Darongo tries to work over Shima's front leg with a kick but Shima checks it.
It looked like Shima was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Darongo.
Darongo tries to score with a low kick but Shima moves his leg out of the way.
Darongo throws a right hand that misses
and Shima counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Darongo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shima has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shima takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shima ducks under a wild hook from Darongo.
Shima swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shima misses with a shot to the body
and Darongo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shima dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Darongo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T2#
Shima throws a jab but it's blocked by Darongo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good work by Shima as he checks the leg kick.
Shima 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.
Darongo misses with a straight right.
Good leg kick by Darongo.
A big left from Shima misses.
A little jabbing left from Darongo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shima swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Darongo is looking to slow Shima down with leg kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shima. Darongo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Darongo. Shima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shima blocks the body kick.
Shima appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Darongo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Darongo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Darongo avoids the body shot from Shima.
Shima scores with a jab to the body.
Hero Shima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darongo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shima throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Darongo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Darongo slips a straight right by Shima.
Darongo takes a swing at Shima's ribcage but misses.
Darongo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Donk. Darongo catches Shima right on the button with a cross.
Shima checks a leg kick.
Darongo blocks a jab.
Shima thows a left - swing and a miss!
A countering left hand to the body from Darongo misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Shima blocks the leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Shima misses its target.
Darongo slips under a jab from Shima.#T4#
Darongo just misses with a punch to the body.
Shima's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Shima throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Darongo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Darongo lands a jab to Shima's midsection.
Darongo with the inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Darongo.
Shima misses with a jab, cross combination.
Darongo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ronan Darongo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A low kick lands for Darongo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shima takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Darongo throws a nice outside leg kick.
A left lands for Darongo.
Darongo lands with a good body shot.
Darongo throws out a powerful jab.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronan Darongo!
A relieved looking Ronan Darongo 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 265
Date: Jul 05, 2023

#R1#
Bronson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bronson moves in looking to clinch but Kersikov I I pushes him off.
Kersikov I I looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bronson jabs at Kersikov I I's body.
Kersikov I I misses with a straight left.
A quick step to the side and Bronson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good exchange - Bronson coming out on top.
Kersikov I I keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bronson.
Kersikov I I flicks out a counter leg kick but Bronson steps away.
Bronson throws a hook but Kersikov I I avoids it easily.
Bronson throws a hook but Kersikov I I avoids it easily.
Bronson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kersikov I I counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov I I has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bronson.
Bronson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bronson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bronson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kersikov I I has time to react.#CUT#It looks like Vitali Kersikov I I has been cut.#T1#
Kersikov I I moves forwards but Bronson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kersikov I I throws out a loose jab but Bronson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bronson works Kersikov I I's body with a nice hook.
Bronson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kersikov I I doesn't seem bothered though.
Kersikov I I throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kersikov I I displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bronson throws out the jab.
Kersikov I I looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bronson throws a jab when Kersikov I I was well out of range.
Kersikov I I follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A low kick from Bronson is predictable there
and Kersikov I I counters with a left to the body.
Kersikov I I 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.
Bronson with a jab.
Bronson misses with a looping left.
Kersikov I I moves out of range as Bronson throws a body kick.
Bronson throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I is trying to counter with his kicks.#T2#
Bronson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bronson throws the left hand but Kersikov I I avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov I I only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bronson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bronson missing with a left hand there. Kersikov I I was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kersikov I I replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bronson blocks it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bronson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kersikov I I steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bronson with the inside leg kick.
Bronson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bronson throws a right hand that misses
and Kersikov I I makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kersikov I I moves out of range of the body kick from Bronson.
Bronson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kersikov I I is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bronson rather than just go for the knockout.
Bronson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kersikov I I scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Bronson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kersikov I I keeps the fight on the outside.
Kersikov I I checks a low kick from Bronson.
Kersikov I I follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Bronson on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#It looks like Don Bronson has been cut.
Don Bronson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov I I with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bronson throws a lazy uppercut
and Kersikov I I counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kersikov I I throws the left hand but Bronson avoids the punch easily.
Bronson throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov I I moves away and avoids it.
Kersikov I I lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kersikov I I uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bronson.
Bronson scores with a head kick. Kersikov I I tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kersikov I I darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bronson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kersikov I I counters with a good, hard body kick but Bronson shrugs it off.
Bronson is breathing heavily.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bronson misses with an uppercut
and Kersikov I I counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bronson thinking.
Kersikov I I looks for the body kick but Bronson saw that one coming.
Bronson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kersikov I I steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov I I takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bronson throws out a loose jab but Kersikov I I uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bronson lands a nice looking body shot.
A clash of legs there as Kersikov I I blocks the low kick.
Kersikov I I replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bronson blocks it well.
Bronson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bronson if he has to take too many more of those.
Kersikov I I misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Kersikov I I.
Bronson looks to land a body kick but Kersikov I I moved away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Don Bronson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bronson throws the left hand but Kersikov I I avoids the punch easily.
Vitali Kersikov I I has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Kersikov I I might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bronson has got the better of the exchanges.
Bronson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bronson throws out a loose jab but Kersikov I I uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov I I turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Bronson as he connects with a hook.
Bronson moves out of range of the body kick.
Bronson connects with a single shot there.
Kersikov I I getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson lands with a right hand.
Don Bronson is winning the standup battle so far.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bronson.
Bronson thows a leg kick but Kersikov I I checks it
and Kersikov I I counters with a straight right hand.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kersikov I I in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Bronson throws the left hand but Kersikov I I avoids the punch easily.#T1#
A jab from Kersikov I I misses.
Bronson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bronson with a nice calf kick.
Bronson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kersikov I I under the eye.
Kersikov I I moves out of range of the strikes.
Bronson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kersikov I I is out of range.
Bronson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kersikov I I counters with a right hand to the body.
Bronson lands a jab.
Bronson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kersikov I I sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab from Bronson.
Good shot there by Bronson.
A low kick lands for Bronson. #T2#
Kersikov I I staying out of range there.
Kersikov I I sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body kick there by Bronson.
Bronson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kersikov I I there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bronson misses with a kick to the body
and Kersikov I I counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#Don Bronson's cut is getting worse.
Bronson throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD2#
and Kersikov I I counters with a nice right hand that sends Bronson toppling to the canvas! Bronson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kersikov I I finish him?!
Bronson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov I I was well out of range. Poor timing from Bronson.
Bronson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kersikov I I slips under a jab.
Bronson misses with an uppercut #KD2#
and Kersikov I I counters with a nice right hand that sends Bronson toppling to the canvas! Bronson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kersikov I I finish him?!#ROC2#Bronson is rocked!#CUT2#Don Bronson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T3#
Bronson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kersikov I I counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vitali Kersikov I I!
A very excited looking Vitali Kersikov I I 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 265
Date: Jul 05, 2023

#R1#
Bautista looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bautista scores with a sloppy right hand. Po should have avoided that one.
Drax Bautista seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bautista ducks under a wild hook from Po.
Bautista misses with a double jab
and Po counters with a stiff right hand.
Po on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bautista moves away from the strike by Po.
Po takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Po misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Po. Bautista does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bautista misses the jab.
Po slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bautista misses with a looping left.
Nice straight punches there by Bautista. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bautista.
Po steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bautista.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bautista throws a front kick that sends Po stumbling back into the cage.
A slow jab from Bautista misses its intended target.
Po drops his hands momentarily and Bautista takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Bautista scores with a hook to the body. Po takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Po slips a jab from Bautista.
Bautista slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bautista throws a nice inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bautista. Po does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bautista misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bautista uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Po.
Po walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bautista scores with a kick to the body.
Po keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Po keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bautista.
It looked like Po wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bautista throws a push kick but Po slaps the foot to one side.
Bautista slips under a jab.
Bautista jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Po slips a jab from Bautista.
Bautista works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bautista has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bautista scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Bautista throws a good cross that connects.
Po swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Po bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Po misses with a looping right.
Po has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bautista finds it's way round the side to connect with Po's head.
Bautista is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Po ducks right into an uppercut from Bautista.
Po swings for the body but Bautista moves out of range.
Po takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bautista throws a shot from downtown. Po moves away and avoids it.
Bautista keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Po.
A big left from Po misses.
Bautista blocks a jab.
Bautista throws a shot from downtown. Po moves away and avoids it.
Bautista cracks Po with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice defenses there by Po.
Bautista throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Po ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bautista moves away.#T3#
Bautista goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A quick step to the side and Po tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bautista misses with a low kick.#TD#
Po throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bautista tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Po is in Bautista's guard.
Po trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Po slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Po stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bautista swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Po showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Po postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Po trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Po stands and throws Bautista's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bautista struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Po wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bautista, who protects the arm well.
Bautista can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Drax Bautista dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bautista gets caught napping as Po dives in and scores a takedown. Bautista manages to retain guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bautista holds on and takes a little breather.
Bautista keeping moving, preventing Po from controlling successfully.
Bautista is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Po wants to control from the top but Bautista keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bautista can't keep his opponent in guard - Po advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bautista tries to roll over but Po keeps him under control.#T1#
Po controlling the action here.
Po is stalling here. Bautista is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Po seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bautista has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Po might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Po tries to improve position but can't.
Po manages to get back to half guard.
Po is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Po trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Bautista manages to pass to mount! #T2#
Po is trying to escape the mount.
Bautista has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Po is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Po is desperately trying to improve his position but Bautista has a good base and remains in mount.
Po regains half guard.
Shen Po has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Po is looking to improve his position.
Shen Po overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Po wants to control the action here but instead Bautista manages to pass to full mount! #T3#
Bautista tries to control but Po wriggling away.
Po wants to hold on but Bautista pushes him away.
Po is looking to improve his position but Bautista isn't that keen on the idea.
Po tries to improve his position but instead Bautista has taken his back!
Po rolls, trying to escape but Bautista keeps control of the position.
Po tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bautista pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish. #T4#
Po is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bautista looking to control but Po is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Po keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Po'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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bautista wants to control but Po has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Drax Bautista will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Bautista scores with a spinning back kick!
Po moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Po was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bautista.
Po takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bautista ducks under a wild hook from Po.
Bautista throws a front kick aimed at Po's knee but Po avoids it well.
Po jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bautista throws a wild body kick that Po sees coming a mile off.#TD#
Po shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bautista manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Po wants to pass the guard but Bautista is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bautista pulls Po in close to prevent any damage.
Po wants to control from the top but Bautista keeps moving. #T1#
Bautista can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Po controls the pace.
Bautista keeping moving, preventing Po from controlling successfully.
Po stands and throws Bautista's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Po wants to control but Bautista is keeping him busy. #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.
Po taking a break here but Bautista is having none of it and regains half guard. #SUB#
Po is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Po missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Po missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Po is looking to pass Bautista's guard but actually Bautista recovers to full guard.
Po tries to free his leg and advance position but Bautista is retaining full guard. #T3#
Po is fighting to break Bautista's control of his arms but Bautista is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Po stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bautista swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Po is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Po uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bautista.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Po. #T4#
Bautista is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Po off and has taken his back!
Bautista controlling well, preventing Po from escaping the position.
Bautista trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Po wants to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Bautista controlling the positon.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Shen Po.
I think Bautista has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drax Bautista!
A less than humble Drax Bautista misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: GAMMA#1005 Herbert v Rua
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1#
Magomaevaboff takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Moura doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Magomaevaboff counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Harry Moura has been cut.
Magomaevaboff lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Moura fails with a takedown attempt.
Magomaevaboff tries to work over Moura's front leg with a kick but Moura checks it.
Moura throws a quick counter kick to the body but Magomaevaboff avoids it.
Magomaevaboff throws a body kick that misses
and Moura counters with a straight right hand.
Moura slips a straight right by Magomaevaboff.
Moura looks to score with a jab to the body but Magomaevaboff is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomaevaboff gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Moura.
Moura misses with a body shot.
Magomaevaboff follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Harry Moura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomaevaboff throws a leg kick but Moura sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Magomaevaboff misses with a body kick. #T1#
Magomaevaboff thows a leg kick but Moura checks it
and Moura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Magomaevaboff throws a low kick but Moura avoids it.
Magomaevaboff misses with a hook. Moura ducked under it nicely.
Moura lands with a nice body punch.
Magomaevaboff finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Moura misses with a left hand
and Magomaevaboff counters with a right hand to the body.
A jab from Moura does it's job there.
Moura throws an overhand right that lands on Magomaevaboff's shoulder, as Magomaevaboff tries to avoid the shot.
Magomaevaboff looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Moura misses with a body punch
and Magomaevaboff counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Magomaevaboff turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Moura is looking to score with low kicks.
Moura looks for the body kick but Magomaevaboff saw that one coming. #T2#
Magomaevaboff is looking to land body kicks.
Moura throws a quick counter kick to the body but Magomaevaboff avoids it.
Moura throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moura misses with a body shot.
Magomaevaboff works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Moura lands a nice shot to the body.
Moura looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Moura lands a really nice looking cross but Magomaevaboff seems unphased.
Moura throws a right hand that misses
and Moura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moura tries to land a front kick but Magomaevaboff steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Magomaevaboff looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Magomaevaboff lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Magomaevaboff takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Moura clobbers Magomaevaboff with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Moura tries to land a front kick but Magomaevaboff steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T3#
Magomaevaboff misses with an uppercut. Moura saw that one coming.
Magomaevaboff throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moura is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Magomaevaboff looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Moura is looking to land body kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Magomaevaboff! But no joy.
Magomaevaboff pivots, looking for a leg kick but Moura is out of range and Magomaevaboff settles back down.
Moura lands a nice shot that snaps Magomaevaboff's head back.
Moura lands with a cross.
Magomaevaboff takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Moura looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Magomaevaboff throws out a counter right but Moura avoids it with no problem.
Moura misses with a wild body shot.
Magomaevaboff looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Magomaevaboff tries to land a body kick
and Moura counters with a body kick that stops Magomaevaboff in his tracks momentarily.
Moura sizes up Magomaevaboff with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Magomaevaboff is looking to land body kicks.#T4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Moura.
Magomaevaboff throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Moura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Magomaevaboff throws a looping overhand right but Moura ducks down to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moura tries to land a front kick but Magomaevaboff steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A solid leg kick lands there for Moura.
Magomaevaboff blocks a jab.
Magomaevaboff now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Magomaevaboff takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Moura throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Moura is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Magomaevaboff uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moura.#CL#
Moura forces Magomaevaboff back against the cage and clinches.
Moura tries to work over Magomaevaboff's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Moura wants the takedown. Magomaevaboff is fighting it off but Moura persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Magomaevaboff's guard against the cage.
Magomaevaboff tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Magomaevaboff avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Moura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harry Moura's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Moura's jab looks to have found its range, popping Magomaevaboff under the eye.
Magomaevaboff misses with the body kick
and Moura counters with a nice kick to the body.
Magomaevaboff thows a left - swing and a miss!
Magomaevaboff moves out of range of the body kick from Moura.
Magomaevaboff misses with a head kick.
Moura jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Magomaevaboff crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Moura - the referee stops the clock and Magomaevaboff gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Moura. Magomaevaboff manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Moura lands with a nice body punch.
Moura lunges at Magomaevaboff with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Magomaevaboff's hand.
Magomaevaboff jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moura throws a sloppy head kick and Magomaevaboff moves out of range easily.
Magomaevaboff misses with a hook. Moura ducked under it nicely.
Moura throws the kick towards the body but Magomaevaboff avoids it.
Magomaevaboff tries a quick counter leg kick but Moura is wise to it.
Moura connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Magomaevaboff throws a jab but it's blocked by Moura.
Moura wants to clinch.
Magomaevaboff throws a counter combo.
Moura tries a head kick but it misses.
Magomaevaboff raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Harry Moura is winning the standup battle so far.
Magomaevaboff goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Moura slips under a jab from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2#Harry Moura's cut is getting worse.
Moura closes this distance looking for a takedown but Magomaevaboff circles away.
Moura looks to land a left hand but Magomaevaboff moved out of range nicely.
Moura tries to clinch there but Magomaevaboff circles away.
Moura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magomaevaboff is trying to counter with his kicks.
Magomaevaboff throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Moura darts in trying to clinch
and Magomaevaboff counters with a stiff right hand.
Moura fails with an attempt to clinch.
Magomaevaboff appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Magomaevaboff fails to land with a series of punches.
A solid leg kick lands there for Moura.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Moura.
Magomaevaboff takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moura misses with a body kick.
Magomaevaboff throws a jab but it's blocked by Moura.
Husein Magomaevaboff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magomaevaboff waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moura.
Moura looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3#
Magomaevaboff moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Magomaevaboff tries to land a front kick but Moura steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Moura's corner calls for a 1-2. Moura obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Moura lands a glancing blow to the side of Magomaevaboff's head.
Magomaevaboff lands with a kick to the ribs.
Moura throws a body shot but no joy.
Magomaevaboff just misses with a punch to the body.
Magomaevaboff wants to slow Moura down by chopping away at his legs.
Moura throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Moura moves out of range of the body kick.
Magomaevaboff takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4##TD#
Moura decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomaevaboff is trying to get back to full guard.
Moura trying to control the action but Magomaevaboff is working from the bottom.
Magomaevaboff wants to control but Moura is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moura landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Moura is taking a breather. Magomaevaboff says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Magomaevaboff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Magomaevaboff trying to control here.
Moura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomaevaboff keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Moura dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Harry Moura's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Moura fails with an attempt to clinch.
Magomaevaboff flicks out a counter leg kick but Moura steps away.
Moura throws a body punch but Magomaevaboff moves out of range.
Magomaevaboff misses with a hook.
And Moura counters with a quick kick to the body but Magomaevaboff blocks it.
Moura feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Magomaevaboffs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Moura looks for the body kick but Magomaevaboff saw that one coming.
Magomaevaboff now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Moura throws a big shot that misses.
Moura throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Magomaevaboff stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A good leg kick by Moura.
Moura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magomaevaboff.
Moura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomaevaboff can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomaevaboff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moura.
Magomaevaboff ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Moura slips a jab from Magomaevaboff.
Moura scores with the left hand. Magomaevaboff knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Moura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magomaevaboff misses the jab.
Magomaevaboff has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Moura.
Moura misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Magomaevaboff gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Moura scoring with some ground and pound.
Magomaevaboff lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Magomaevaboff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomaevaboff wants to control from the top but Moura keeps moving.
Magomaevaboff is looking to work some ground and pound but Moura has wrist control.
Harry Moura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Magomaevaboff trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Moura manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Magomaevaboff keeping moving, preventing Moura from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Magomaevaboff throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Moura escapes and throws Magomaevaboff's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Magomaevaboff is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Moura'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.
Moura in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Magomaevaboff tries to buck Moura off but Moura is having none of it.#T3#
Moura takes a little break here. Magomaevaboff wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Magomaevaboff is trying to get back to half guard.
Husein Magomaevaboff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magomaevaboff struggling a bit here.
Magomaevaboff is being controlled here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Moura trying to control the action but Magomaevaboff is working from the bottom.
Magomaevaboff is trying to get back to half guard.
Moura is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Magomaevaboff is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomaevaboff is not content to let Moura control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Moura scores with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Moura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Moura 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Moura!
Harry Moura bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SMASH: Demonok vs Tosen 2
Date: Jun 25, 2023

#R1#
Demenok throws a lazy uppercut
and Tosen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Demenok lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tosen doesn't seem phased though.
Tosen moves forwards but Demenok connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Demenok scores with a push kick.
Tosen slips under a jab.
Demenok is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tosen.
A little jabbing left from Tosen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demenok throws a jab but it's blocked by Tosen.
Tosen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Demenok throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tosen avoids a kick to the body.
Rukter Demenok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Demenok scores with a push kick.
Tosen 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.
Demenok dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tosen. That did some damage!#CL#
Demenok moves into range and clinches up with Tosen.
Tosen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tosen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Demenok swings wildly with an uppercut but Tosen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Demenok misses with some punches.
Demenok lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tosen or not.
Demenok pushes Tosen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tosen tries to pull guard but Demenok forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Demenok - that landed with a thud.
Demenok has a couple of punches blocked by Tosen.
Tosen tries to land knees in the clinch but Demenok avoids the damage to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Demenok.
Demenok tries to throw a body punch but Tosen avoids it by throwing Demenok back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tosen. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Demenok lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Demenok.
Demenok misses with a punch on the inside.
Demenok throws a punch but it's blocked by Tosen.
Tosen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tosen swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD2#
Tosen pulls Demenok into guard.
Tosen looking to control. #SUB2#
Tosen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Demenok wants to control from the top but Tosen keeps moving. #SUB2#
Demenok avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Tosen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3##SUB2#
Demenok got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tosen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Demenok has managed to get both his arms back between Tosen's legs - danger averted.
Tosen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Demenok controls from within his opponent's guard.
Demenok passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Tosen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Demenok pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Tosen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Demenok content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Tosen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Demenok pulls his head out easily.
Tosen is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rukter Demenok dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Demenok scores with a punch to the head.
Demenok throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Tosen to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Rukter Demenok has been cut.
Tosen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tosen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That kick from Demenok tenderised Tosen's leg. Tosen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rukter Demenok is winning the standup battle so far.
Tosen moves out of range of the body kick from Demenok.
Tosen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tosen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Demenok misses with a straight left.
Tosen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tosen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tosen looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Demenok lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tosen will feel that in the morning.
Demenok throws a jab when Tosen was well out of range.
Tosen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Demenok throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Demenok takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Demenok changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Demenok dips to his left and cracks Tosen with an uppercut!
Tosen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Demenok wants to clinch
and Tosen counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Demenok takes a swing at Tosen's ribcage but misses.
Tosen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Demenok throws a jab when Tosen was well out of range.
It seemed like Tosen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Demenok slips a straight right by Tosen.
Demenok connects with a right hand. Tosen shakes it off.
Demenok scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Demenok.
Demenok is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tosen can do to turn this around?
Demenok throws an overhand right that lands on Tosen's shoulder, as Tosen tries to avoid the shot.
Demenok moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Demenok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tosen.
A little jabbing left from Tosen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Demenok, as that shot connected.
Tosen misses with an uppercut
and Demenok counters with a low kick, right behind Tosen 's knee.
Demenok lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tosen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Demenok misses with a kick to the body.
Tosen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Demenok misses with a body shot.
Demenok with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Demenok lands a really nice looking cross but Tosen seems unphased. #T4#
Tosen slips a jab and a cross from Demenok.
Tosen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Demenok doesn't manage to clinch there - Tosen circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tosen! But no joy.
Tosen needs to keep his hands up - Demenok had a free shot at his head there.
Demenok throws a leg kick which misses Tosen's front leg but catches the back leg as Tosen tries to avoid it.
Tosen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Demenok with the inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Demenok throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A nice side step and Tosen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Demenok defending well as Tosen loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rukter Demenok dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rukter Demenok's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Demenok lands a jab to Tosen's midsection.
Demenok fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Demenok misses with a hook. Tosen ducked under it nicely.
Tosen tries a quick counter leg kick but Demenok is wise to it.
Demenok throws a body shot but no joy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Demenok.
Nice uppercut lands for Demenok. That snapped Tosen's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tosen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tosen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Demenok looks to score with a jab to the body but Tosen is just out of range.#T1#
Demenok throws a nice inside leg kick.
Demenok delivers a nice body kick.
Demenok keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL#
Demenok clinches with his opponent.
Demenok trying to control the position but instead, Tosen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Demenok into the cage.
Tosen lands a nice shot to the body.
Demenok misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tosen.
Demenok misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rukter Demenok has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Demenok prevents a body shot from Tosen. #T2#
Tosen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Demenok blocks it with crossed arms.
Tosen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Demenok doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tosen.
Demenok misses with a punch on the inside.
Demenok tries a body shot but Tosen blocks it. #TD2#
Tosen pulls guard. #SUB2#
Tosen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Demenok 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 Tosen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Demenok is looking to take a break and control but Tosen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tosen struggling a bit here.#T3#
Demenok trying to control the action but Tosen is working from the bottom.
Demenok knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tosen on the ground.
Demenok has control of an arm but Tosen manages to advance to Demenok's back!#SUB2#
Tosen looking to break Demenok's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Demenok remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Tosen will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Demenok rolls, trying to escape but Tosen keeps control of the position. #SUB2#
Tosen is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Demenok won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Tosen off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mama Tosen!
Mama Tosen is the new featherweight champion!
Mama Tosen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 995 Olsen vs Kilo
Date: Jun 21, 2023

#R1#
Harinck works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Harinck shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Carrillo-Moreno as he jumps to the side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Harinck stuffs the takedown.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Harinck 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.
Carrillo-Moreno darts in looking for a takedown but Harinck gets double underhooks and turns Carrillo-Moreno into the cage.
Carrillo-Moreno can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brendon Carrillo-Moreno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Harinck. #TD#
Carrillo-Moreno has clasped his hands together around Harinck's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Harinck manages to work his way to half guard, despite Carrillo-Moreno's best efforts.
Harinck has his hands clasped together around Carrillo-Moreno's back. He's all about the action.
Harinck is looking for a sweep. Carrillo-Moreno is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Carrillo-Moreno is trying to control the action in half guard but Harinck is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Harinck makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Harinck.#SUB2#
Harinck is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Carrillo-Moreno defends well.
Carrillo-Moreno wants to control from the top but Harinck keeps moving. #T1#
Carrillo-Moreno is pushing down on Harinck's leg trying to pass to half guard. Harinck is fighting to maintain full guard but Carrillo-Moreno has managed to sneak the leg through.
Harinck is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Carrillo-Moreno's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Carrillo-Moreno's back!
Harinck is trying to stick to Carrillo-Moreno's back but Carrillo-Moreno is turning into Harinck. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Harinck's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Carrillo-Moreno.
Carrillo-Moreno trying to control but Harinck is working from the bottom.
Carrillo-Moreno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harinck swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Harinck is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Carrillo-Moreno drops back looking for a leg! Harinck is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Harinck manages to kick Carrillo-Moreno off! Carrillo-Moreno jumps back into Harinck's guard. #SUB2#
Carrillo-Moreno got a little sloppy there for a moment and Harinck has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Carrillo-Moreno has managed to get both his arms back between Harinck's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Harinck trying to keep a closed guard but Carrillo-Moreno is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Harinck has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Carrillo-Moreno should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Harinck has tightened it up now! Carrillo-Moreno should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tommy Harinck!
A victorious Tommy Harinck thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GAMMA#1003 Orlando v Aurelius
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
Couceiro shoots in for a takedown but Svenkter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Couceiro doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Couceiro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Couceiro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Svenkter counters with a crisp right that sends Couceiro to the canvas! Svenkter follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hargol Svenkter!
A less than humble Hargol Svenkter misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: GAMMA#1003 Orlando v Aurelius
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
McCraken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCraken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ward manages to avoid it.
McCraken takes a swing at Ward's ribcage but misses.
McCraken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCraken takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McCraken lands with a nice body punch.
Ward lands with an uppercut that bounces McCraken off the cage and back into range.
Ward throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McCraken's waist but McCraken gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ward off to one side.
McCraken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ward.
We've been informed that McCraken 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.
Ward tries a head kick but it misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ward, as that shot connected.
Ward defending well as McCraken loads up on a big left hand.
Decent striking displayed by McCraken there.
Ward feints and then cracks McCraken's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McCraken down.
Ward with a lazy takedown attempt
and McCraken counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ward shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McCraken as he avoids it easily.
It seemed like McCraken was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxim Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from McCraken misses.
Ward connects with a nice looking jab.
Ward tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCraken swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ward lands a nice hook to McCraken's body. McCraken takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Ward looks to land a right hand but McCraken moved out of range.
McCraken missing with a left hand there. Ward was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCraken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ward.
McCraken looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A swing and a miss from McCraken.
McCraken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ward.
Nice jab there from Ward.
McCraken is looking to slow Ward down with leg kicks.
Ward cracks McCraken with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McCraken throws a big shot that misses.
McCraken misses with an uppercut. Ward saw that one coming.
Ward attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but Ward is just out of range.
Ward steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCraken.
McCraken swings for the body but Ward moves out of range.
McCraken slips a straight right by Ward.
McCraken cracks Ward with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McCraken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ward.
Ward scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Maxim Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ward shoots in for a takedown but McCraken shows good takedown defense.
Ward on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ward fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ward tries to close the distance and clinch but McCraken swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ward tests McCraken's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McCraken cracks Ward with a good jab.
Ward goes for a double leg but McCraken avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McCraken continues to drive forward.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCraken! But no joy.
McCraken goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCraken goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Ward has dropped down and is working for a takedown. McCraken is trying to keep an underhook but Ward manages to get the takedown into half guard.
McCraken gets full guard.
McCraken is trying to keep Ward in close.
McCraken looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McCraken is continuing to stall.#T3#
Let's hope that McCraken has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
McCraken working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#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.
McCraken gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ward.
Ward changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McCraken tries to avoid it but Ward manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McCraken to the ground. McCraken escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ward misses with a wild body shot.
McCraken ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ward avoids the body shot from McCraken.
McCraken misses with a wild body shot.
McCraken misses with a looping right.
Ward takes a swing at McCraken's ribcage but misses.
McCraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCraken moves out of range of the strikes.
McCraken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ward swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ward avoids the body shot from McCraken.
A jab from Ward misses.
Dougal McCraken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCraken bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ward shoots in for a takedown but McCraken shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ward pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dougal McCraken will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
McCraken with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McCraken throws a hook to the side of Ward's head but Ward sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ward throws a leg kick
and McCraken counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Ward gets the takedown into side control.
Ward working away.
McCraken stops Ward from passing to mount.
McCraken can't do much from the bottom here.
McCraken is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward controls the position from side control.
McCraken gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
McCraken wants to get back to full guard but Ward has passed into side control.
McCraken tries to improve position but can't.
Ward slows the pace down.
McCraken struggling a bit here.
Ward is looking to take a break and control but McCraken is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McCraken struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ward wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCraken keeps working.
Ward controls the position from side control.
You can see the frustration on McCraken's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McCraken is trying to get back to half guard.
Ward controlling from side mount. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Ward thumps McCraken with a low kick.
McCraken lands the left hand.
Ward throws a hook to the side of McCraken's head but McCraken sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
McCraken misses with a leg kick.
Dougal McCraken seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ward doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from McCraken misses the target.
McCraken misses with a hook.
Ward has his takedown stuffed
letting McCraken counter with a right hand.
Ward wants to land a leg kick but McCraken is out of range.
McCraken throws a body punch but Ward moves out of range.
Ward appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ward misses the jab.
McCraken looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Ward looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
Ward digs a good body shot into McCraken's ribs.
Ward tries to close the distance and clinch but McCraken swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCraken. Ward does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCraken throws a lazy right hand but Ward sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ward throws a lazy right hand but McCraken sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ward gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McCraken.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Ward shoots in and bounces McCraken off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McCraken has control of Ward's left arm, preventing Ward from doing any damage.
McCraken looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCraken not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dougal McCraken will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
That kick from Ward tenderised McCraken's leg. McCraken is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ward looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
McCraken displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ward.
Ward throws a low kick but McCraken moves out of range easily.
Ward misses with an uppercut.
McCraken misses with an uppercut. Ward saw that one coming.
McCraken throws a solid leg kick but Ward takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McCraken.
McCraken takes a swing at Ward's ribcage but misses.
Ward cracks McCraken with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McCraken walks into a stiff left hand from Ward.
Ward throws a right hand that misses
and McCraken counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Ward.
McCraken misses with a looping left.
Ward swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Good leg kick by McCraken.
Ward moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A slow jab from McCraken misses its intended target.
McCraken stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McCraken wants it to stay on the feet.#T1#
McCraken throws out a loose jab but Ward uses good head movement to avoid it.
No joy there for Ward, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ward swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McCraken.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
McCraken checks a low kick from Ward.
McCraken is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ward with a body shot.
McCraken misses with a hook. Ward ducked under it nicely.
That kick from McCraken tenderised Ward's leg. Ward is trying to keep his angry face on.
McCraken thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
McCraken throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCraken stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxim Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ward misses with a right hand
and McCraken counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCraken takes a swing at Ward's ribcage but misses.
McCraken takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ward displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCraken throws out the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Ward misses its target.
Ward looks to land a combination but McCraken avoids it well. #TD#
Ward scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

McCraken kicks off Ward and gets to his feet.
Maxim Ward has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCraken staying out of range there.
Ward looks to land a right hand but McCraken moved out of range.
It seemed like McCraken was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ward misses with a left hand
and McCraken counters with a right hand to the body.
McCraken rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ward moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
Ward fails with a takedown attempt.
Ward connects with a single shot there.
McCraken jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
McCraken gets caught flat footed, as Ward shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ward trying to control but McCraken is working from the bottom.
McCraken controlling Ward's posture. #T3#
Ward won't allow McCraken to get back to his feet.
McCraken is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dougal McCraken is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McCraken wants to stand but Ward is controlling the position. #ES2#
McCraken manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Ward pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ward swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCraken throws out a counter right but Ward avoids it with no problem.#T4#
McCraken keeps the fight on the outside.
Ward fails to land with a series of punches.
McCraken lands a two punch combo.
A chopping leg kick lands by McCraken.
McCraken uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ward.
McCraken lands a jab.
Ward shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCraken scores with a hook to the body. Ward takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McCraken staying out of range there.
Ward misses with a few strikes there.
Ward loads up on a big right hand but McCraken slips the punch.
Ward fails with a takedown attempt.
McCraken lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ward at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dougal McCraken comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McCraken 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29

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

Event: SYN 992 Bleak vs Seran
Date: Jun 14, 2023

#R1#
MacArthur Ii closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rolf connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between MacArthur Ii's hands.
Nice shot lands for Rolf.#TD2#
Rolf scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
MacArthur Ii is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Rolf tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
MacArthur Ii tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Rolf easily slips into full mount!
Rolf trying to control but MacArthur Ii is having none of it. #SUB2#
Rolf is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but MacArthur Ii is surviving well by controlling Rolf's body position as best he can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rolf wants to control the pace but MacArthur Ii is squirming around nicely. #T1#
MacArthur Ii bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB2#
Rolf working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. MacArthur Ii doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Rolf is tightening it up a little... MacArthur Ii has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! MacArthur Ii reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! MacArthur Ii taps out! Nice BJJ there by Rolf!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jakob Rolf!
A victorious Jakob Rolf thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 259
Date: Jun 14, 2023

#R1#
Chestner defending well as Po loads up on a big left hand.
Po misses with a hook
and Chestner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Po changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Po slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chestner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Po.
Po throws a poor cross that misses
and Chestner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Chestner has closed the distance and engaged Po in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Po tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chestner smiles and moves away.
Po misses with a two punch combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Chestner misses its target.
Chestner lands with a right hand.
Chestner scores with a hook to the body. Po takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Po throws an off balance right hand
and Chestner counters with a straight right hand.
Po misses with a body shot.
Chestner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chestner throws a body punch but Po moves out of range.
Po swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chestner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chestner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Po misses with a body shot
and Po takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chestner is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Po misses with an uppercut.
Po blocks a jab.
Po tries to clinch
enabling Chestner to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Po misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Chestner to counter with a crisp jab.
Po looks to throw the jab but Chestner is out of range.
Chestner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Po stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Po is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
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!
Po lands a nice shot to the body.
Chestner moves out of range as Po strikes.
Po throws a right hand that misses
and Po takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Po misses with a hook
and Chestner counters with a big right hand! Oh Po is in trouble here! Chestner follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brad Chestner!
In his post fight interview, Brad Chestner started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 259
Date: Jun 14, 2023

#R1#
Baraka paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bronson throws the left hand but Baraka avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Baraka misses.
Bronson misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Baraka clinches with his opponent.
Bronson misses with a punch on the inside.
Bronson tries to work over Baraka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baraka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bronson's elbow.
Baraka lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Baraka fails to land.
Baraka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baraka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Baraka has a couple of punches blocked by Bronson.
A right handed body shot lands from Baraka.
Bronson tries to work over Baraka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bronson tries to work over Baraka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baraka.
Bronson works on Baraka's body with a couple of short punches.
Bronson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bronson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baraka's elbow.
Bronson throws a head punch that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Baraka lands with a left to the head.
Bronson lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Bronson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baraka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bronson backwards.
Baraka blocks a body shot from Bronson.
Bronson misses with a punch to the body.
Bronson lands a left hand.
Bronson struggles to land a body shot inside as Baraka controls his hands.
Bronson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baraka backwards.
Bronson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bronson tries to throw a body punch but Baraka avoids it by throwing Bronson back against the cage.
Bronson pushes Baraka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baraka misses with a punch on the inside.
Baraka is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Baraka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baraka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Baraka.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bronson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bronson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baraka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Bronson fails to land.
Bronson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Bronson.
Baraka tries a knee to the head but Bronson blocks it. #T2#
Baraka tries to throw a body punch but Bronson avoids it by throwing Baraka back against the cage.
Baraka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bronson takes a shot to the head.
Bronson swings wildly with an uppercut but Baraka uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baraka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Baraka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bronson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bronson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bronson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Bronson.
A head punch on the inside from Baraka fails to land.
Bronson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bronson misses with some punches.
Bronson lands with a left to the head.
Baraka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bronson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baraka.
Baraka lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baraka. #T3#
Bronson can't find room to land a body shot as Baraka controls the action.
Baraka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bronson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Baraka takes a shot to the head.
Baraka wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bronson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Baraka misses with a punch to the body.
Bronson scores with a shoulder strike.
Bronson blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baraka.
Bronson lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Bronson fails to land.
Bronson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Baraka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bronson backwards.
Baraka throws a head punch that misses.
Baraka blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bronson.
Bronson avoids a wild elbow strike from Baraka.
Bronson misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Bronson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baraka blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Good body shot from Bronson.
A short uppercut from Baraka.
Bronson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bronson.
Baraka prevents a body shot from Bronson.
Bronson lands a body shot.
A body shot lands from Bronson.
Baraka looks winded!
Bronson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Baraka or not.
Bronson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bronson lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Bronson.
Baraka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bronson misses with the head strike.
Bronson lands with a light punch inside.
Bronson misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baraka.
Still in the clinch, Bronson scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Juju Baraka has been cut.
Bronson blocking some punches.
Bronson tries to work over Baraka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baraka blocks an uppercut.
Bronson lands with a right to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Don Bronson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juju Baraka's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bronson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A big left from Bronson misses.
Baraka throws a body kick that misses.
Baraka connects with a leg kick.
Baraka lands with an overhand left.
Bronson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baraka.
Baraka throws a leg kick
letting Bronson counter with a right hand.
Baraka's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bronson under the eye.
Juju Baraka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bronson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Baraka looks to land a left hand but Bronson moved out of range nicely.
Baraka moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#It looks like Don Bronson has been cut.
Baraka misses with a looping right.
Baraka looks to score with a jab to the body but Bronson is just out of range.
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!
Baraka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bronson just misses with a punch to the body.
Bronson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bronson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Baraka throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T1#
Baraka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bronson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bronson.
A clash of legs there as Bronson blocks the low kick.
Baraka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Baraka misses with a hook. Bronson ducked under it nicely.
Bronson defending well as Baraka loads up on a big left hand.
Bronson misses with a body shot.
Bronson throws a poor cross that misses
and Baraka counters with a one-two to the body.
A head kick misses from Baraka.
Baraka misses the jab.
Baraka throws a head kick but Bronson moves out of range.
Baraka throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Baraka misses with a low kick.
Bronson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bronson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Baraka takes a step back to recover.
Baraka is breathing heavily.
Bronson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baraka.
Baraka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Juju Baraka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bronson throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2##CL#
Bronson clinches with his opponent.
Bronson lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Baraka fails to land.
Bronson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baraka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bronson throws a punch but it's blocked by Baraka.
Baraka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bronson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bronson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bronson lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bronson.
Baraka misses with a body punch.
Baraka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bronson backwards.
Bronson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bronson has Baraka pressed against the cage, preventing Baraka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bronson scores with a hook to the body.
Bronson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bronson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Bronson.
Baraka swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bronson.
Baraka wants to break free but Bronson has control.
Bronson scores with a hook to the body.
Bronson is leaning against Baraka and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Bronson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bronson misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Bronson.
Bronson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bronson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bronson.
Still in the clinch, Bronson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bronson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bronson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bronson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bronson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baraka can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bronson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bronson scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#Baraka is rocked!
Bronson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Baraka is still on wobbly legs! Can Bronson finish him?
Baraka takes a shot to the head.
Bronson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Baraka seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Baraka blocks a body shot from Bronson.
Bronson tries to throw a body punch but Baraka avoids it by throwing Bronson back against the cage.
Bronson misses with a punch to the body.
Baraka swings wildly with an uppercut but Bronson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bronson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Bronson.
Bronson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bronson misses with a punch to the body.
Bronson tries a body shot but Baraka blocks it.
Bronson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Baraka.
Nice body punch from Bronson - that landed with a thud.
Bronson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bronson scores with a shoulder strike.
Bronson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bronson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Baraka blocks it with crossed arms.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Baraka just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bronson's brow.
Bronson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bronson gets through Baraka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bronson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barakas head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Don Bronson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Baraka takes a swing at Bronson's ribcage but misses.
Bronson cracks Baraka with an open hand slap.
Bronson throws a lazy right hand but Baraka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Baraka looks to land a right hand but Bronson moved out of range.
Baraka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bronson ducks under a wild hook from Baraka.
Nice straight punches there by Bronson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bronson.
A solid leg kick lands there for Baraka.
Bronson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Baraka lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bronson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bronson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Baraka tries to score with a low kick but Bronson moves his leg out of the way.
Bronson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baraka misses with a wild body shot.
Baraka throws a lazy head kick
and Bronson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A solid body kick from Bronson.
Baraka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bronson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Baraka tries to move into range but Bronson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Baraka gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bronson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baraka moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Baraka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bronson moves out of range of the leg kick from Baraka.
Bronson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bronson dips to his left and cracks Baraka with an uppercut!
Baraka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bronson.
Baraka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bronson.
Baraka misses with a body kick.
Bronson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Baraka.
Bronson 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.
Bronson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fight stays on the outside here - Baraka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bronson is looking to counter punch.
Baraka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bronson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Baraka flicks out a counter leg kick but Bronson steps away.#T2#
Baraka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bronson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Baraka checks it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baraka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bronson lands a right hook to the body.
A slow jab from Baraka misses its intended target.
Bronson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Baraka with a hook.
Bronson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Bronson clinches.
Baraka has had enough of the clinch but Bronson keeps him there for the moment.
Bronson struggles to land a body shot inside as Baraka controls his hands.
Baraka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baraka tries a body shot but Bronson blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bronson.
Baraka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bronson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Bronson. #T3#
Bronson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baraka backwards.
Bronson misses with the head strike.
Don Bronson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bronson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, Bronson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Baraka misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Baraka.
Bronson digs a right hand into Baraka's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Baraka's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Bronson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bronson.
Bronson pushes Baraka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Don Bronson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bronson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bronson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baraka's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Bronson.
Bronson cracks Baraka with a nice body shot.
Bronson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baraka backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bronson.
A short left from Bronson.
A short right from Bronson on the inside. #CUT#That has opened up Juju Baraka's cut even more.
A right handed body shot lands from Bronson. #T4#
Bronson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Baraka's efforts to push away.
Baraka blocking some punches.
Bronson lands with a right to the head.
Baraka misses with a punch on the inside.
Bronson works on Baraka's body with a couple of short punches.
Bronson lands with a light punch inside.
Bronson lands an uppercut.
Baraka takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bronson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bronson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bronson tries to work over Baraka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bronson misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bronson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Baraka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Bronson.
Juju Baraka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bronson has a couple of punches blocked by Baraka.
Bronson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Bronson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bronson 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 259
Date: Jun 14, 2023

#R1#
A low kick from Slugger misses
and Shima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shima misses with a body shot
letting Slugger counter with a right hand.
Slugger avoids the body shot from Shima.
Shima cracks Slugger with an open hand slap.#CUT#It looks like Lou Slugger has been cut.
Shima misses the body punch
and Slugger counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Hero Shima has been cut.
Slugger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shima counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shima cracks a nice hook into Slugger's ribs.
Shima throws out a powerful jab.#T1##KD#
Shima drops Slugger with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Slugger looks back up at him and smiles so Shima waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Slugger swings widly with a right hand
and Shima rattles Slugger with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Slugger tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Shima dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Slugger stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hero Shima!
Hero Shima decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: GAMMA#1002 Sullivan v Azor
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
Conchobhar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dispatch Regulator. #CL2#
Dispatch Regulator clinches with his opponent.
Our sources have told us that Conchobhar has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Dispatch Regulator working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Conchobhar's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Conchobhar looking to stall.
Dispatch Regulator lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dispatch Regulator lands with a right to the head.
Conchobhar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dispatch Regulator misses with a punch to the body.
Dispatch Regulator lands a nice uppercut.
Dispatch Regulator misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conchobhar lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dispatch Regulator.
Dispatch Regulator misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dispatch Regulator.
Dispatch Regulator lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Dispatch Regulator. #T1#
Dispatch Regulator lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Conchobhar backwards.
Conchobhar is trying to break the clinch but Dispatch Regulator has him pressed against the cage.
Dispatch Regulator tries to pull guard but Conchobhar forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dispatch Regulator lands a right hand.
Conchobhar misses with the head strike. #BC#
Conchobhar breaks from the clinch.
Conchobhar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Conchobhar scores with a decent looking hook.
Conchobhar misses with an uppercut. Dispatch Regulator saw that one coming.
Dispatch Regulator chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dispatch Regulator throws out a loose jab but Conchobhar uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Conchobhar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Conchobhar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Conchobhar takes a swing at Dispatch Regulator's ribcage but misses.
Dispatch Regulator throws an off balance right hand
and Dispatch Regulator takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Conchobhar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dispatch Regulator steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Conchobhar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Conchobhar moves out of range of the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Conchobhar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dispatch Regulator throws the kick towards the body but Conchobhar avoids it.
Conchobhar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dispatch Regulator lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Conchobhar misses the shot to the body.
Conchobhar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dispatch Regulator counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick from Dispatch Regulator, right into the meat of the thigh.
Conchobhar stuns Dispatch Regulator with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Conchobhar cracks a nice hook into Dispatch Regulator's ribs.
Conchobhar misses with a hook
and Dispatch Regulator counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Herleifr Conchobhar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Conchobhar moves out of range as Dispatch Regulator strikes.
Dispatch Regulator misses with a kick to the body.
Conchobhar scores with a nice strike.
Conchobhar has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dispatch Regulator.
Dispatch Regulator walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Conchobhar lands a body shot. #CL2#
Dispatch Regulator closes the distance and pushes Conchobhar back into the cage.
Dispatch Regulator misses with a body punch.
Dispatch Regulator has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Conchobhar seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dispatch Regulator can turn it around.#BC#
Conchobhar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Dispatch Regulator.
Dispatch Regulator throws a push kick but Conchobhar slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
Conchobhar throws a jab but it's blocked by Dispatch Regulator.
Dispatch Regulator throws a big counter head kick but Conchobhar avoids it with no problem.
Good exchange - Conchobhar coming out on top.#CUT#It looks like Chronian Dispatch Regulator has been cut.
Dispatch Regulator throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Conchobhar looks to land a right hand but Dispatch Regulator moved out of range.
A jab from Conchobhar finds it's way through Dispatch Regulator's defenses.
Dispatch Regulator ducks right into an uppercut from Conchobhar.
Conchobhar looks to throw the jab but Dispatch Regulator is out of range.
Conchobhar throws a sloppy body shot
and Dispatch Regulator counters with a nice leg kick.
Conchobhar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Conchobhar throws a poor cross that misses
and Dispatch Regulator makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A jab from Conchobhar finds it's way through Dispatch Regulator's defenses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chronian Dispatch Regulator will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chronian Dispatch Regulator's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Dispatch Regulator moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dispatch Regulator avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Conchobhar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dispatch Regulator sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Conchobhar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Conchobhar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Conchobhar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Dispatch Regulator misses.
Dispatch Regulator scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Conchobhar doesn't seem bothered though.
Herleifr Conchobhar is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dispatch Regulator delivers a nice body kick.#CL2#
Dispatch Regulator clinches with his opponent.
Conchobhar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Conchobhar blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Dispatch Regulator stalling.
Conchobhar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dispatch Regulator swings wildly with an uppercut but Conchobhar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dispatch Regulator pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dispatch Regulator tries to throw a body punch but Conchobhar avoids it by throwing Dispatch Regulator back against the cage.
Conchobhar working hard to break the clinch.
Conchobhar blocks a body shot from Dispatch Regulator.
Conchobhar tries to circle away but Dispatch Regulator has him pinned against the cage.
Conchobhar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Conchobhar dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dispatch Regulator has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dispatch Regulator keeps control of Conchobhar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Conchobhar.
Dispatch Regulator lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Dispatch Regulator blocking some punches.
A short right from Dispatch Regulator.
Dispatch Regulator misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dispatch Regulator tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A head punch on the inside from Dispatch Regulator fails to land.
Conchobhar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Conchobhar blocks a body shot from Dispatch Regulator.
Chronian Dispatch Regulator seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dispatch Regulator lands a shot to the body.
Dispatch Regulator lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Conchobhar backwards.
Dispatch Regulator misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dispatch Regulator misses with a body punch.
Dispatch Regulator works on Conchobhar's body with a couple of short punches.
Dispatch Regulator lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dispatch Regulator lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Dispatch Regulator.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dispatch Regulator working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dispatch Regulator lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Dispatch Regulator scores with a shot to the side of Conchobhar's head.
Still in the clinch, Dispatch Regulator scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dispatch Regulator lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Conchobhar backwards.
Dispatch Regulator cracks Conchobhar with a nice body shot.
Dispatch Regulator pushes Conchobhar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dispatch Regulator misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dispatch Regulator scores with a shoulder strike.
Dispatch Regulator lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Conchobhar backwards.
Dispatch Regulator misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dispatch Regulator lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Dispatch Regulator.
Dispatch Regulator lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dispatch Regulator lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Dispatch Regulator. #KD2#
Dispatch Regulator drops Conchobhar onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Conchobhar is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#Conchobhar is rocked!
Dispatch Regulator unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Conchobhar! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Dispatch Regulator is unloading with more strikes now! Conchobhar drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chronian Dispatch Regulator!
Chronian Dispatch Regulator seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#1002 Sullivan v Azor
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
Fortay throws a lazy right hand but Yabattoir sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yabattoir moves out of range as Fortay strikes.#TD#
Yabattoir looking to score a takedown here. Fortay is defending well but Yabattoir drives through and ends up in Fortay's guard.
Our spies down at at Jed's Gym inform us that Fortay has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Yabattoir looking to pass the guard.
Yabattoir works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Yabattoir 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.
Fortay desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortay is looking to control Yabattoir's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fortay avoid being mounted?#T1#
Fortay wants to improve his position but Yabattoir is controlling well. #SUB#
Yabattoir is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fortay doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yabattoir.
Yabattoir is pressing down on Fortay's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fortay is holding on for now.
Yabattoir looks to land a strike but Fortay avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#SUB2#
Fortay has his feet on Yabattoir's thighs here. He's pushed Yabattoir off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Yabattoir screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

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

Event: SMASH: Tosen vs Demenok
Date: Jun 04, 2023

#R1#
Tosen tries to land a leg kick but Demenok saw it coming and moves away.
Tosen cracks Demenok with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Demenok catches Tosen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Demenok ducks under a wild hook from Tosen.
Demenok misses with a body shot
and Tosen counters with a body kick that stops Demenok in his tracks momentarily.
Tosen 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. #CUT#It looks like Rukter Demenok has been cut.
Demenok stuns Tosen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tosen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Demenok. #KD#
Tosen moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Demenok goes down! Can Tosen finish him!?#ROC#Demenok is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tosen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Demenok is still in real trouble! Can Tosen finish him?
Demenok keeping moving, preventing Tosen from controlling successfully.
Demenok is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Demenok seems to have recovered his senses.
Tosen trying to control but Demenok is working from the bottom. #T1#
Demenok tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tosen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tosen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Demenok throws a jab when Tosen was well out of range.
Demenok lands with a good body shot.
Tosen looks to throw the jab but Demenok is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Tosen.
We've been informed that Demenok 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.
Tosen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Demenok.
Demenok chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tosen can pounce on him. #T2#
Tosen defending well as Demenok loads up on a big left hand.
Demenok lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tosen throws an overhand right that lands on Demenok's shoulder, as Demenok tries to avoid the shot.
Nice body punch from Tosen.
Tosen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Demenok.
Demenok lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Demenok moves out of range as Tosen strikes.
Mama Tosen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tosen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Demenok counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Demenok misses with a low kick.
Demenok swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tosen.
A low kick from Tosen misses
and Demenok counters with a low kick, right behind Tosen 's knee.
Demenok takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tosen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T3#
Demenok bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Demenok slips a jab from Tosen.
A slow jab from Demenok misses its intended target.
Tosen misses with a straight left.
Tosen misses with a few strikes there.
Demenok does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tosen works the jab nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Demenok checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Demenok throws a sloppy body shot
and Tosen counters with a nice body shot.
Tosen scores with a body shot.
Demenok throws a shot to the body.
Demenok throws out a loose jab but Tosen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tosen throws a shot from downtown. Demenok moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Tosen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Demenok manages to avoid it.
Tosen throws out a leg kick but Demenok moves out of range and Tosen only half commits.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Demenok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Demenok misses.
Tosen tries a low kick but Demenok avoids it.
Demenok appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Demenok lands a right hook to the body.
Tosen works the jab nicely.
Tosen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Demenok looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tosen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tosen scores with a punch to the head.
Demenok lands a jab to the nose.
Tosen connects with a single shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right-left combo lands from Demenok.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mama Tosen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rukter Demenok's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Tosen feints and then cracks Demenok's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Demenok down.
Tosen 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.
Tosen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tosen backing away here, and Demenok unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Demenok looks to throw the jab but Tosen is out of range.
Demenok blocks a leg kick.
Demenok was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tosen.
Tosen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Demenok moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Demenok missing with a left hand there. Tosen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tosen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Demenok counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demenok looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tosen throws a low kick but Demenok moves out of range easily.
Tosen misses with a looping right.
A nice side step and Demenok releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice body kick there by Demenok.
Tosen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Demenok.#T1#
Demenok swats away the attempt to clinch by Tosen.
Demenok uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tosen.
Demenok throws out a counter right but Tosen avoids it with no problem.
Demenok lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Demenok misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Tosen misses the target.
Demenok looks to land a left hand but Tosen moved out of range nicely.
Demenok lands with a shot to the body.
Demenok scoring well with a low kick there.
Tosen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Demenok.
Tosen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Demenok.
Tosen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tosen dips to his left and cracks Demenok with an uppercut!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tosen. #T2#
Demenok stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tosen.
Tosen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Demenok uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tosen.
And Demenok responds with a good body kick, but Tosen manages to step out the way in time.
Demenok throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tosen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tosen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Demenok on the side of the head.
Demenok scores with a jab.
Demenok throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tosen misses with a wild body shot.
Tosen misses with a right hand
and Demenok counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tosen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tosen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Demenok.
Demenok moves out of range of the body kick from Tosen. #T3#
Tosen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Demenok's head.
Tosen scores with a kick to the body.
Tosen misses with a hook.
Demenok appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tosen.
Demenok misses with a wild body shot.
Tosen missing with a left hand there. Demenok was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice body kick from Tosen.
Tosen throws a solid leg kick but Demenok takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tosen.
Good work by Tosen as he checks the leg kick.
And Tosen counters with a quick kick to the body but Demenok blocks it.
Tosen throws a right hand that misses
and Demenok counters with a straight right hand.
Tosen tried to score with a low kick but Demenok checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tosen. Demenok does a little dance to reset his feet.
Demenok let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4#
Demenok looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tosen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Demenok avoids the body shot from Tosen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tosen throws a jab when Demenok was well out of range.
Tosen lands a nice shot to the body.
Demenok uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tosen.
Tosen misses the shot to the body.
Tosen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Demenok lands with a cross.
Tosen takes one to the side of the head.
Tosen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tosen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Demenok connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tosen blocks a low kick nicely.
Tosen is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rukter Demenok will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rukter Demenok's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Demenok is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Demenok slips under a jab from Tosen.
Demenok takes one on the button.
Demenok takes one to the side of the head.
Tosen throws a body kick that misses.
Demenok avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A slow jab from Demenok misses its intended target.
A jab from Tosen misses.
Demenok now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tosen lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tosen throws a body punch but Demenok moves out of range.
Tosen tries to land a front kick but Demenok steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tosen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Demenok can do to turn this around?
A lazy left from Tosen finds it's target.
Tosen moves forwards but Demenok connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Tosen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Demenok looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tosen looks for the body kick but Demenok saw that one coming.
It seemed like Demenok was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tosen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Demenok scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Demenok connects with the punch.
Demenok slips a jab and a cross from Tosen.
Demenok with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Demenok scores with a hook to the body. Tosen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Demenok tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tosen is able to avoid easily.
Tosen looks to score with a jab to the body but Demenok is just out of range.
Demenok swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Demenok lands a leg kick that knocks Tosen off balance momentarily.
Demenok is looking to slow Tosen down with leg kicks. #T2#
Tosen misses with a body kick.
Tosen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Demenok misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body kick from Demenok.
Tosen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Demenok.
Tosen connects with a leg kick.
Tosen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Demenok.
Tosen throwing a counter right hand but Demenok manages to avoid it.
That kick from Demenok tenderised Tosen's leg. Tosen is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slow jab from Tosen misses its intended target.
Tosen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Demenok.
Demenok tries a quick counter leg kick but Tosen is wise to it.
Demenok scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tosen doesn't seem bothered though.
Tosen loads up on a big right hand but Demenok slips the punch.
Tosen slips a jab from Demenok.#T3#
Tosen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Demenok.
Tosen throws a leg kick but Demenok moved away.
Demenok throws the kick towards the body but Tosen avoids it.
Demenok lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tosen's sensitive parts.
A slapping leg kick lands for Demenok.
Demenok lands a leg kick that knocks Tosen off balance momentarily.
Demenok takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tosen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tosen.
Tosen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Demenok fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tosen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Demenok throws a jab when Tosen was well out of range.
Tosen is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Tosen throws a right hand that misses
letting Demenok counter with a right hand.
Tosen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Demenok counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tosen's knee momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Tosen.
Tosen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Demenok.
Demenok lands with an uppercut that bounces Tosen off the cage and back into range.
Tosen throws the left hand but Demenok avoids the punch easily.
Tosen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Demenok throws the left hand but Tosen avoids the punch easily.
Tosen throws out a loose jab but Demenok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Demenok slips a jab from Tosen.
A nice leg kick lands there from Demenok.
Tosen doesn't manage to clinch there - Demenok circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Rukter Demenok just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Rukter Demenok'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.#R4#
Tosen throws a body punch but Demenok moves out of range.
Demenok throws a big shot that misses.
Demenok lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Demenok lands a right hook to the body.
Mama Tosen is winning the standup battle so far.
Demenok lands a really nice looking cross but Tosen seems unphased.
Tosen scores with a kick to the body.
Tosen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Demenok lands with a nice body punch.
Tosen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tosen throws a wild body kick that Demenok sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tosen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Demenok has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Demenok and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Demenok throws a body kick that misses.
Demenok finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Demenok steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tosen. That one must have hurt.#T1#
Tosen throws a low kick, looking for Demenok's leg but Demenok calmly moves out of range.
Demenok swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tosen thows a leg kick but Demenok checks it
and Tosen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice shot by Tosen.
Tosen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Demenok walks into a jab.
Demenok has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Demenok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Demenok blocks a jab.
Tosen throws a leg kick
and Demenok counters with a straight right hand.
Tosen looks to throw the jab but Demenok is out of range.
Demenok defending well as Tosen loads up on a big left hand.
Demenok throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Tosen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tosen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tosen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tosen throws a low kick but Demenok moves out of range easily.
Tosen scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tosen throws a leg kick
and Demenok counters with a nice body kick.
Demenok bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tosen lands a nice shot that snaps Demenok's head back.
Demenok scoring well with a low kick there.
Demenok lands a nice looking body shot.
Demenok slips a jab from Tosen.
Tosen misses with a lunging right hand
and Demenok counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Demenok throws a shot to the body. #T3#
Tosen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Demenok.
Demenok only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tosen throws the kick towards the body but Demenok avoids it.
Tosen throws a leg kick but Demenok checks it.
Tosen wants to clinch up but Demenok keeps it at a distance.
Tosen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tosen misses with a leg kick
and Demenok counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Demenok ducks under a wild hook from Tosen.
A nice side step and Demenok releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Demenok scores with a leg kick.
Demenok blocks a head kick by Tosen.
Demenok lands a jab to the nose.
Demenok lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A leg kick checked by Demenok.#T4#
Demenok works Tosen's body with a nice hook.
Tosen throws a leg kick
and Demenok counters with a good, hard body kick but Tosen shrugs it off.
Tosen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Demenok's sensitive parts.
Demenok goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tosen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tosen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Demenok. #CL#
Tosen moves into the clinch.
Demenok blocks an uppercut.
Tosen misses with a punch on the inside.
Tosen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Demenok misses with a punch on the inside.
Tosen is trying to pull guard but Demenok turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tosen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Rukter Demenok will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rukter Demenok's cut.
That's time! Tosen'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!#R5#
Demenok moves into range and connects with a jab.
Demenok takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tosen throws a sloppy head kick
and Demenok counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Demenok takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little jabbing left from Demenok on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tosen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Demenok scores with a jab to the body.
Demenok checks a leg kick.
Demenok looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A low kick lands for Tosen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tosen tries to clinch but Demenok moves out of range.
Demenok scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Demenok checks the leg kick.
Tosen moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDemenok.
Tosen misses with a hook
and Demenok counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Demenok connects with a nice looking jab.
Tosen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Demenok uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tosen.
Demenok bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tosen.
Demenok thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tosen if he has to take too many more of those.
Demenok lands a body shot.
A left lands for Demenok.
You can see that Demenok has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
A low kick lands for Demenok.
Demenok lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tosen at a distance.
Demenok misses with a straight left.
Tosen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mama Tosen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tosen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Demenok.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tosen throws a low kick but Demenok avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tosen.
Demenok bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tosen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Demenok delivers a nice body kick.
Tosen misses with a kick to the body.
Demenok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tosen is looking to counter punch.
Demenok lands the left hand.
Demenok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tosen moves away.
Demenok throws a body punch but Tosen moves out of range.
Tosen tried to counter with a leg kick but Demenok avoided it.#T3#
Tosen ducks under a wild hook from Demenok.
It appears Tosen was looking to counter with a kick there.
Demenok swings for the body but Tosen moves out of range.
Tosen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Demenok comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tosen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tosen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tosen throws a sloppy head kick and Demenok moves out of range easily.
Rukter Demenok is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tosen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Demenok throws out a powerful jab.
Demenok takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Demenok swings for the body but Tosen moves out of range.
Tosen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice body kick there by Demenok.#T4#
Tosen throws a right hand that misses
and Demenok counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Demenok lands a slapping body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tosen wants to land a leg kick but Demenok is out of range.
Tosen throws out a leg kick but Demenok moves out of range and Tosen only half commits.
Demenok lands a nice looking body kick.
Good shot there by Tosen.
An inside leg kick lands from Tosen.
Nice jab there from Demenok.
Tosen misses with an uppercut. Demenok saw that one coming.
Tosen slips under a jab from Demenok.
Tosen misses with a kick to the body.
A nice side step and Demenok releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rukter Demenok comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Demenok 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 48:47
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 48:49
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 48:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rukter Demenok!
Rukter Demenok is the new featherweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Rukter Demenok thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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