Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C185: Taneyev vs Machado
Date: Apr 23, 2023

#R1#
Kahn thuds his right hand into Garuda's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#It looks like Mantak Garuda has been cut.
Garuda takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Garuda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kahn.
Kahn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kahn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Garuda moves out of range as Kahn throws a body kick.
A quick step to the side and Garuda tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garuda's corner calls for a 1-2. Garuda obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Mohammed Kahn has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garuda throws a wild body kick that Kahn sees coming a mile off.
Garuda throws a poor cross that misses
and Kahn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kahn takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
Garuda tries a head kick but it misses.
Garuda throws a leg kick that is checked#KD2#
and Kahn counters with a nice right hand that sends Garuda toppling to the canvas! Garuda scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kahn finish him?!
A telegraphed right hand from Garuda misses the target.
Kahn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Garuda.
Kahn lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kahn.
Kahn has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T2#
Garuda works the jab nicely.
Garuda seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Garuda throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD2#
and Kahn counters with a nice right hand that sends Garuda toppling to the canvas! Garuda scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kahn finish him?!#CUT2#Mantak Garuda's cut is getting worse.
Garuda throws a leg kick but Kahn checks it.
Kahn with a nice calf kick.
Garuda throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kahn takes a swing at Garuda's ribcage but misses.
Garuda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kahn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
Garuda throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Kahn rushes Garuda and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Garuda is trying to break the clinch but Kahn has him pressed against the cage.
Kahn lands a hook that snaps the head of Garuda backwards. #CUT2#Mantak Garuda's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kahn throws a punch but it's blocked by Garuda.
Kahn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kahn throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Kahn.
Garuda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kahn lands a nice shot to the body.
Kahn struggles to land a body shot inside as Garuda controls his hands.
Kahn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kahn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Garuda or not.
Garuda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kahn's elbow.
A hook to the body from Kahn.
Garuda is breathing heavily.
Garuda tries to throw a body punch but Kahn avoids it by throwing Garuda back against the cage. #T4#
Kahn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kahn works on Garuda's body with a couple of short punches.
Kahn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Garuda backwards.
Kahn is working Garuda over against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kahn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Kahn.
Kahn lands a left hand.
Kahn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kahn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Garuda or not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kahn.
Kahn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kahn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kahn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kahn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Garuda.
Kahn presses Garuda against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kahn lands with a right to the head.
Kahn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Garudas head.
A short right from Kahn.
Kahn struggles to land a body shot inside as Garuda controls his hands.
Garuda is trying to break the clinch but Kahn has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mohammed Kahn dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kahn sizes up Garuda with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kahn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Garuda misses with a looping right.
Kahn ducks under a wild hook from Garuda.
Kahn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An attempted straight right counter from Garuda misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garuda misses with the body kick#KD2#
and Kahn counters with a crisp right hand that drops Garuda! Kahn lets Garuda back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Garuda is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garuda walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Kahn! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mohammed Kahn!
A victorious Mohammed Kahn thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: C179: Garuda vs Williams
Date: Apr 02, 2023

#R1#
Williams throws a quick inside leg kick.
Williams stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT2#It looks like Mantak Garuda has been cut.
Williams throws a right hand that misses
and Garuda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Williams lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Garuda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Garuda misses with a left hand
and Williams counters with a nice low kick that buckles Garuda's knee momentarily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Williams. That's going to slow Garuda down.
Williams bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Williams throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garuda misses with a hook to the body
and Williams counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Garuda's shoulder, as Garuda tries to avoid the shot.
Williams scoring well with a low kick there.
Garuda uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Williams has time to react.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Garuda throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
Williams lands a nice leg kick that just misses Garuda's sensitive parts.
Garuda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Williams misses with a lunging right hand
and Garuda counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Garuda walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Garuda seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Garuda throws a poor cross that misses
letting Williams counter with a right hand.
Williams throws a sloppy body shot
and Garuda counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#KD#
Garuda sends Williams crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Garuda is motioning to the referee to let Williams up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Williams is rocked!
Garuda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
It looked like Garuda wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice defenses there by Garuda.
Garuda thinks about countering with a body kick.
Garuda misses with a looping right.
Williams swings widly with a right hand
and Garuda counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Williams ducks right into an uppercut from Garuda.
Garuda tries to land a body kick
and Williams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#Mantak Garuda's cut is getting worse.
A big right from Williams misses.
Garuda thinks about countering with a body kick.
Garuda is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Williams with the inside leg kick.
Williams throws a quick inside leg kick.
Garuda cracks a nice hook into Williams's ribs.
Garuda throws a low kick but Williams moves out of range easily.
Williams looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big right from Williams misses.
Garuda is looking to counter with a body kick.#T4#
Williams connects with a right hand. Garuda shakes it off.
Williams throws a lazy uppercut
and Garuda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Williams misses with a shot to the body
enabling Garuda to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams throws a lazy uppercut
and Garuda counters with a stiff right hand.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Garuda. Williams shrugs it off though.
Williams gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Garuda.
Williams fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Garuda.
Williams 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mantak Garuda will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mantak Garuda's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Garuda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mantak Garuda is winning the standup battle so far.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Garuda throws a quick counter kick to the body but Williams avoids it.
Williams takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Garuda lands a jab.
Garuda scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garuda. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Garuda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Garuda quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Garuda misses with an uppercut. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Garuda does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Garuda was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Williams.
Garuda misses with a body punch
and Garuda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Larry Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams wants to land a leg kick but Garuda is out of range.
Garuda appears to be looking for a big counter.
Williams misses with a hook.
Williams throws an off balance right hand
and Garuda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Garuda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Garuda counter with a right hand.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garuda was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
It appears Garuda was looking to counter with a kick there.#T2#
Williams connects with a body shot that sends Garuda's belly button to the back.
Garuda throws a big shot that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Garuda.
Williams was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Garuda doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Williams 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.
Garuda throws a right hand that misses
and Williams cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Garuda is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garuda throws a nice inside leg kick.
Williams dips to his left and cracks Garuda with an uppercut!#T3#
Williams connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Garuda's hands.
Williams cracks Garuda with a good jab.
Garuda tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Williams throws a poor cross that misses
and Garuda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Garuda looks to throw a body kick
and Williams counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Garuda throws a good cross that connects.
Garuda misses with a shot to the body
and Williams makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Garuda really felt that one!
Garuda on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
Williams's jab looks to have found its range, popping Garuda under the eye.#CUT2#Mantak Garuda's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garuda throws a push kick but Williams slaps the foot to one side.
Garuda misses with a lunging right hand
letting Williams counter with a right hand.
Garuda throws a right hand that misses
and Williams counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#Jeez, Mantak Garuda's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Williams cracks Garuda with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Garuda falls to his knees and Williams doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Larry Williams!
A very excited looking Larry Williams 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: C175: Dixon vs Xiaodong
Date: Mar 19, 2023

#R1#
Godwin throws a push kick but Garuda slaps the foot to one side.
Garuda swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jab, jab by Godwin - just one landing.
Garuda throws a series of punches but Godwin avoids them all with ease.
Godwin works Garuda's body with a nice hook.
Garuda avoids the body shot from Godwin.
Garuda misses with a hook. Godwin ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garuda bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Garuda keeps the fight on the outside.
Garuda takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Godwin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garuda moves away.
Garuda throws an overhand right that lands on Godwin's shoulder, as Godwin tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Garuda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Garuda throws a wild body kick that Godwin sees coming a mile off.
Godwin connects with a crisp jab.
Garuda lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Garuda throws a poor cross that misses
letting Godwin counter with a right hand.
Godwin keeps Garuda at a distance using the push kick. #T2#
Godwin is looking to clinch.
Godwin feints and then cracks Garuda's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Garuda down.
Garuda takes one to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Mantak Garuda has been cut.
Garuda throws a jab but it's blocked by Godwin.
Garuda seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Garuda on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Godwin. Godwin obviously looking to wear him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Godwin misses with a looping right.
Garuda lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Godwin at a distance.
Godwin avoids the body shot from Garuda.
Godwin feints a counter leg kick.#T3#
Godwin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Garuda manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Godwin delivers a nice body kick.
A clash of legs there as Garuda blocks the low kick.
Garuda fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Godwin swings widly with a right hand
and Garuda cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Godwin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Garuda.
Godwin lands with an uppercut that bounces Garuda off the cage and back into range.#T4#
A low kick lands for Godwin.
Godwin lunges at Garuda with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Garuda's hand.
Garuda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Despite the aggression on Godwin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Godwin lands a nice looking body shot.
Garuda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Godwin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Godwin moves away from the strike by Garuda.
Basko Godwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Godwin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Godwin misses with a lunging right hand
and Garuda makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Basko Godwin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mantak Garuda's cut.
That's time! Garuda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Godwin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Garuda counters with a straight right hand.
Donk. Godwin catches Garuda right on the button with a cross.
Godwin misses with a body kick.
Garuda was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Godwin throws a lazy right hand but Garuda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garuda is looking to counter punch.
Garuda walks into a straight right hand from Godwin.
Godwin walks straight into a right hand from Garuda - that's dropped him! Garuda jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Godwin from any more punishment! Godwin complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mantak Garuda!
A very excited looking Mantak Garuda 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: C169: Road vs Mountain
Date: Mar 03, 2023

#R1#
Garuda tries to land a body kick
enabling Taneyev to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick by Garuda misses
and Taneyev counters with a right hand to the body.
Garuda shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#It looks like Mantak Garuda has been cut.
Taneyev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Garuda looks to throw the jab but Taneyev is out of range.
A big right from Taneyev misses.
Taneyev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garuda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taneyev manages to avoid it.
Garuda misses with a hook to the body
and Taneyev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Garuda misses with an attempted mid kick.
Taneyev is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Taneyev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mantak Garuda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garuda attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It appears Taneyev was looking to counter with a kick there.
Taneyev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taneyev avoids the body shot from Garuda.
It looked like Taneyev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Taneyev lands a head kick!
Taneyev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garuda has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Garuda throws a half hearted mid kick.
The fighters circling - Taneyev throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Garuda misses the body punch
and Garuda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garuda takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Garuda throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Taneyev counters with an outside leg kick.
Garuda throws a hook but Taneyev blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taneyev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Garuda scores with the left hand. Taneyev knows he should have avoided that one.
Taneyev moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Taneyev connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Taneyev. That snapped Garuda's head back. #CUT#That has opened up Mantak Garuda's cut even more.
Taneyev digs a good hook to Garuda's body.
Garuda looks winded!
Garuda throws a poor cross that misses
and Taneyev counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Valentin Taneyev!
Valentin Taneyev retains his light heavyweight title!
Valentin Taneyev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: C164: Taneyev vs St. Gough
Date: Feb 15, 2023

#R1#
Garuda moves out of range as Kahn strikes.
Garuda throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kahn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Garuda is able to avoid easily.
Garuda is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Garuda throws a jab when Kahn was well out of range.
Kahn follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Garuda misses with a hook to the body
enabling Kahn to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Mantak Garuda has been cut.
Garuda misses with a jab to the body
and Kahn counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mantak Garuda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garuda lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#It looks like Mohammed Kahn has been cut.
Garuda has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Slaughter Houze in the buildup to the fight.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Garuda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kahn.
Garuda tried to counter with a leg kick but Kahn avoided it.#T1#
Kahn throws a lazy head kick
and Garuda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Garuda lands a body shot.
Kahn looks winded!
Garuda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kahn was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Garuda with a hook.
Kahn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kahn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garuda.
Kahn tries a quick counter leg kick but Garuda is wise to it.
A combination from Garuda does no damage.
Garuda is looking to slow Kahn down with leg kicks. #T2#
Kahn ducks under a wild hook from Garuda.
Kahn misses with a low kick as Garuda jumps back.
Kahn slips under a jab.
Kahn moves out of range of the body kick from Garuda.
Kahn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garuda.
Garuda quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Garuda misses with a looping left.
Kahn unleashes a big counter combination but Garuda bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Garuda tests Kahn's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Garuda lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kahn takes a step back to recover.
A nice leg kick lands there from Garuda.
Garuda throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kahn counters with a straight right hand.
Garuda throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It seemed like Kahn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kahn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kahn blocks the body kick.
Kahn feints a counter leg kick.#T4#
Kahn cracks Garuda with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Some bone on bone action there as Garuda checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kahn drops his hands momentarily and Garuda takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Mohammed Kahn's cut even more.
Kahn checks a leg kick nicely.
Kahn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Garuda doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garuda loads up on a big right hand but Kahn slips the punch.
Kahn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Garuda has time to react.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mantak Garuda 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#
Garuda looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kahn was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kahn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Kahn moves into the clinch.
Kahn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Garuda lands with a light punch inside.
Kahn working aggressively here.
Kahn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kahn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Kahn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Kahn on the inside.
Garuda working hard to break the clinch.
Garuda wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kahn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Garuda backwards.
Kahn scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kahn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garuda's elbow. #T1#
Kahn swings wildly with an uppercut but Garuda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kahn scores with a shoulder strike.
Kahn misses with the head strike.
Kahn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garuda's elbow.
Garuda blocks an uppercut.
Kahn misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Kahn.
Kahn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garuda has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Garuda is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Garuda.
Garuda pushes Kahn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kahn tries a body shot but Garuda blocks it.
Kahn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Garuda backwards. #BC#
Garuda pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kahn wants to clinch.#T2#
Garuda catches Kahn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Garuda misses with a left hand
and Kahn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Garuda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kahn.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kahn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Kahn lands a slapping body shot.
Kahn jabs Garuda right on the nose. Garuda blinks but takes it well.
Garuda tries to work over Kahn's front leg with a kick but Kahn checks it.
Garuda misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kahn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#Mantak Garuda's cut is getting worse.
Kahn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mantak Garuda is winning the standup battle so far.
Kahn misses with a wild body shot.
Garuda missing with a left hand there. Kahn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kahn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Kahn checks the leg kick.
Garuda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kahn counters with a body kick.
Garuda misses with a looping left.
Garuda takes a swing at Kahn's ribcage but misses.
Garuda connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT#The cut above Mohammed Kahn's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
An inside leg kick lands from Kahn.
Kahn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kahn looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garuda throws a big shot that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mohammed Kahn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.#R3#
Garuda looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Garuda walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#KD#
Garuda lands a big head kick that sends Kahn tumbling to the mat! Garuda takes a step backwards and waves Kahn back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Kahn is rocked!
Garuda lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Kahn head around and knocks him out cold! Garuda hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mantak Garuda!
Our winner, Mantak Garuda, 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 954 Krylov vs. Randleman 4
Date: Jan 29, 2023

#R1#
Torsten ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Torsten swings widly with a right hand
letting Garuda counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Baldur Torsten has been cut.
Garuda misses the jab.
Garuda scores with a nice body kick.
Garuda lands with a kick to the ribs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Garuda darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#KD#
Garuda lands a big right hand that sends Torsten crashing to the mat! Garuda stays standing though and waves Torsten back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garuda moves away from the strike by Torsten. #KD#
Garuda sends Torsten crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Garuda is motioning to the referee to let Torsten up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT#That has opened up Baldur Torsten's cut even more.
Torsten misses with a hook. Garuda ducked under it nicely.
Garuda throws a counter high kick but Torsten was just alert enough to avoid it.#CL2#
Torsten drives through and clinches with Garuda against the cage. #T1#
Torsten works on Garuda's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Garuda pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Torsten fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Garuda.
Garuda seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Garuda throws a wild body kick that Torsten sees coming a mile off.
Garuda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Torsten.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Torsten jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Garuda throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Torsten finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Garuda goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Torsten flicks out a counter leg kick but Garuda steps away.#T2#
Nice jab there from Torsten.
Some wild striking there from Garuda.
Good leg kick by Torsten.
Garuda on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#It looks like Mantak Garuda has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Torsten. Garuda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Torsten tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Garuda manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Torsten uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Garuda has time to react.#T3##CL2#
Torsten moves into the clinch.
Garuda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Torsten on the inside.
Garuda on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Garuda blocks a body shot from Torsten.
A right hook to the body lands for Garuda.
A right hand to the body from Garuda.
Garuda lands with a left to the head.
Garuda misses with a hook to the ribs.
Torsten blocks an uppercut.
Torsten scores with a hook to the body.
Garuda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garuda pushes Torsten back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Torsten throws a head punch that misses.
Garuda can't find room to land a body shot as Torsten controls the action.
Torsten blocks a body shot from Garuda. #BC#
Garuda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Torsten moves out of range of the strikes.
Torsten swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Torsten throws a wild body kick that Garuda sees coming a mile off.
Torsten swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Torsten misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garuda.
Torsten moves out of range of the body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garuda misses with a wild combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Torsten.
Garuda throws a looping overhand right but Torsten ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mantak Garuda dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Garuda lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Garuda looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Garuda uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT#The cut above Baldur Torsten's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Garuda misses with a leg kick.
Torsten thinks about the counter body kick.
Torsten avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Torsten misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torsten throws a leg kick but Garuda sees it coming and moves out of range.
Torsten throws a good cross that connects.
Garuda lands with a cross. #T1#
The crowd cheers as Torsten lands an impressive looking overhand right. Garuda doesn't seem phased though.
Garuda throws a body kick that misses
and Torsten counters with a nice uppercut.
Garuda scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Garuda doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Torsten lands a nice looking kick to the body. Garuda takes a step back to recover.
A nice leg kick lands there from Torsten.
Torsten throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Garuda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Torsten feints a counter leg kick.#T2#
Torsten defending well as Garuda loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Garuda misses its intended target.
Garuda throws a lazy uppercut
and Torsten cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#Mantak Garuda's cut is getting worse.
Mantak Garuda is winning the standup battle so far.
Garuda throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garuda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Garuda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Torsten buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Torsten looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Garuda throws a big counter combination but Torsten scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3#
Torsten misses with a wild body shot.
Torsten takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
An inside leg kick lands from Garuda.
Garuda scores with a push kick.
Torsten cracks Garuda with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Torsten moves out of range of the body kick from Garuda.
Torsten flicks out a counter leg kick but Garuda steps away.
Garuda takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Garuda takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T4#
Torsten keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garuda.
Torsten ducks under a wild hook from Garuda.
Garuda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Torsten to counter with a crisp jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Garuda.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torsten throws a hook but Garuda avoids it easily.
Torsten connects with a body shot.
Torsten swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Garuda counter with a right hand. #CUT#Baldur Torsten's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Torsten misses with a hook. Garuda ducked under it nicely.
Torsten rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Garuda counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mantak Garuda will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Garuda has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Torsten.
Garuda throws the left hand but Torsten avoids the punch easily.
Torsten throws a hook but Garuda blocks it.
Torsten lands a right hook to the body.
Torsten looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Garuda connects with a crisp jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mantak Garuda!
A victorious Mantak Garuda thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SYN 948 Garuda vs. Krylov
Date: Jan 08, 2023

#R1#
Garuda jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT#It looks like Boris Krylov has been cut.
Krylov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Mantak Garuda has been cut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Krylov.
Garuda throws a sloppy head kick and Krylov moves out of range easily.
Garuda throws a body punch but Krylov moves out of range.
Krylov throws a one two combo.
Krylov misses with an uppercut
enabling Garuda to counter with a crisp jab. #KD2#
Krylov drops Garuda with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Garuda looks back up at him and smiles so Krylov waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Garuda seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krylov drops Garuda with a straight right hand, right on the button! Krylov follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boris Krylov!
Boris Krylov is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Boris Krylov 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: The Last Shooting Star II
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1#
Okafor blocks a jab.
Garuda looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Okafor throwing a counter right hand but Garuda manages to avoid it.
Garuda fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Okafor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nice shot by Okafor.#CUT#It looks like Mantak Garuda has been cut.
Garuda throws a leg kick
and Garuda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garuda connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garuda misses the body punch
and Okafor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Okafor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A good leg kick by Garuda.
Garuda 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.#T1#
The fighters circle, before Garuda throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Okafor's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Garuda lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Mantak Garuda!
Mantak Garuda is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Mantak Garuda, 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 944 Maluga vs. Leifsson V
Date: Dec 18, 2022

#R1#
Randleman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Garuda seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Garuda scoring well with a low kick there.
Garuda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Randleman manages to avoid it.
Randleman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Garuda misses with a left hand
letting Randleman counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Mantak Garuda has been cut.
Randleman gets off balance looking for a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Garuda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garuda swings widly with a right hand
and Randleman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garuda goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Randleman checks a leg kick nicely.
Randleman misses with a head kick.
Garuda thinks about countering with a body kick.#T1#
Garuda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Garuda throws a shot from downtown. Randleman moves away and avoids it.
Randleman tries a quick counter leg kick but Garuda is wise to it.
Garuda throws a leg kick but Randleman checks it.
Randleman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Garuda looks to throw a body kick
and Garuda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garuda bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Garuda connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Garuda throws a body shot but no joy.
Garuda throws a predictable looking body shot
and Randleman counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Randleman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Randleman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mantak Garuda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Randleman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garuda throws a lazy uppercut
and Randleman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Randleman 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.
Garuda scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Randleman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garuda.
Garuda thumps Randleman with a low kick.
Randleman takes one on the button.
Garuda scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Garuda misses with a left hand
and Randleman counters with a straight right hand.
Randleman 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.
Garuda throws a leg kick that misses.
Randleman misses with a hook.
Randleman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Garuda has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Garuda stuns Randleman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Randleman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Garuda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Randleman manages to avoid it.#T4#
Garuda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garuda lands with a kick to the ribs. #KD#
Garuda lands a big uppercut and Randleman crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Randleman looks OK. Garuda waves Randleman back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garuda walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Randleman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And Randleman responds with a good body kick, but Garuda manages to step out the way in time.
Randleman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Garuda.
Garuda throws a poor cross that misses
and Randleman counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#Mantak Garuda's cut is getting worse.
Garuda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Randleman throws out a counter right but Garuda avoids it with no problem.
Garuda slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mantak Garuda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mantak Garuda's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Randleman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Randleman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garuda moves away.
Garuda throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Randleman throws a counter combo.
Garuda lands with a good body shot.
Randleman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Garuda. Garuda obviously looking to wear him down.
Mantak Garuda is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab lands there for Garuda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randleman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Randleman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good leg kick by Garuda.
Garuda lands a glancing blow to the side of Randleman's head.#T1#
Garuda lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Randleman looks to throw the jab but Garuda is out of range.
Garuda swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Garuda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Randleman can do to turn this around?
Garuda swings widly with a right hand
and Randleman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Garuda misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body kick from Garuda.
A jab from Randleman misses.
Garuda throwing a counter right hand but Randleman manages to avoid it.
Garuda works Randleman's body with a nice hook.
Randleman is breathing heavily.#KD#
Garuda cracks Randleman with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Garuda has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Randleman to stand back up!#ROC#Randleman is rocked!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Randleman leaves his chin hanging out and Garuda seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Randleman crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mantak Garuda!
Mantak Garuda decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 941 CDB vs. Hoost
Date: Dec 04, 2022

#R1#
Krylov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Mantak Garuda has been cut.
Krylov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Garuda stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Krylov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Krylov scores with a nice strike.
Garuda lands a right hook to the body.
Krylov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Garuda takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Garuda tries to land a leg kick but Krylov saw it coming and moves away.
Garuda staying out of range there.
Garuda closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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!
Krylov throws a body shot but no joy.
Krylov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garuda.
A countering left hand to the body from Garuda misses.
Krylov throws a looping overhand right but Garuda ducks down to avoid it.
Garuda defending well as Krylov loads up on a big left hand.
Garuda steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Krylov misses with a body shot. #T1#
Garuda lands a nice looking kick to the body. Krylov takes a step back to recover.
Krylov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Garuda on the side of the head.
Garuda throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Krylov lands with a nice body punch.
Krylov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Garuda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Krylov misses with a hook
letting Garuda counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Boris Krylov has been cut.
Krylov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Krylov misses with a hook
and Garuda cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Krylov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Torcida MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Krylov throws a body punch but Garuda moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Garuda on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Garuda defending well as Krylov loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Krylov misses.
Krylov lands a body shot.
Garuda 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.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krylov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garuda manages to avoid it.
Garuda on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Krylov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Krylov scores with a hook.
Krylov avoids the head kick by Garuda.
Garuda misses with a straight left.
Krylov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Garuda cracks Krylov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Garuda ducks under a wild hook from Krylov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Garuda! But no joy.
Garuda throws a body punch but Krylov moves out of range.
Nice cross by Krylov.
A big left from Garuda misses. #T3#
The crowd cheers as Krylov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Garuda doesn't seem phased though.
Krylov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Garuda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Garuda jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Garuda moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Krylov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Garuda throws the kick towards the body but Krylov avoids it.
Krylov throws a hook to the side of Garuda's head but Garuda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krylov thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Garuda! But no joy.
Boris Krylov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Krylov misses.
Garuda takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Garuda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krylov.
Garuda replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Krylov blocks it well.
Garuda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Krylov.
A telegraphed right hand from Krylov misses the target.
Garuda follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Krylov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krylov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Krylov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garuda slips a straight right by Krylov.
Garuda looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Krylov scores with a jab. Garuda acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Krylov throws a lazy uppercut
letting Garuda counter with a right hand.
Krylov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Garuda was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Krylov misses with a right hand
and Garuda counters with a hugh head kick that removes Krylov from consiousness! A brutal head kick knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mantak Garuda!
Mantak Garuda seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SYN 937 Randleman vs. Torsten
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1#
Garuda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hallbjornsson manages to avoid it.
Hallbjornsson 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.
Garuda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garuda ducks under a wild hook from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the body from Hallbjornsson misses
and Garuda counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Garuda has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Slaughter Houze in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garuda throws an overhand right that lands on Hallbjornsson's shoulder, as Hallbjornsson tries to avoid the shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hallbjornsson. Garuda shrugs it off though.
Garuda misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hallbjornsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Garuda chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hallbjornsson can pounce on him.
Garuda throws a leg kick
and Hallbjornsson counters with a body kick that stops Garuda in his tracks momentarily.
Hallbjornsson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hallbjornsson throws a chopping leg kick but Garuda manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hallbjornsson throws a wild body kick that Garuda sees coming a mile off.
Garuda looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hallbjornsson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T2#
Hallbjornsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Garuda. That did some damage!
Garuda works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Garuda connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hallbjornsson looks to throw a body kick
letting Garuda counter with a right hand.
Hallbjornsson lands a nice hook to Garuda's body. Garuda takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD#
Garuda drops Hallbjornsson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hallbjornsson looks back up at him and smiles so Garuda waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Hallbjornsson is rocked!
Hallbjornsson lands a leg kick that knocks Garuda off balance momentarily.
Hallbjornsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Garuda wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Garuda drops his hands momentarily and Hallbjornsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hallbjornsson scoring well with a low kick there.
Garuda connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Garuda misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hallbjornsson counters with a body kick.
Hallbjornsson slips a jab from Garuda.
Garuda connects with a single shot there.
Garuda looks to land a body kick but Hallbjornsson moved away.#T4#
That kick from Hallbjornsson tenderised Garuda's leg. Garuda is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hallbjornsson throws a shot to the body.
Garuda throws a right hand that Hallbjornsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Hallbjornsson also avoids with ease.
Hallbjornsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garuda swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hallbjornsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garuda moves away.
Garuda went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garuda blocks a leg kick.
Hallbjornsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garuda manages to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Garuda tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hallbjornsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mantak Garuda will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##KD#
Oooooh!!! Garuda has knocked Hallbjornsson down with a huge combo! Garuda steps away and waves a wobbly Hallbjornsson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like Adils Hallbjornsson has been cut.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hallbjornsson.
Garuda takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hallbjornsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Garuda misses its target.
Garuda looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Garuda misses with a hook
and Hallbjornsson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Garuda's knee momentarily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A punch lands to the side of Garuda 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hallbjornsson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Garuda rather than just go for the knockout.
Garuda misses with the body kick
and Hallbjornsson counters with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Garuda swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hallbjornsson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hallbjornsson works the jab nicely.
Hallbjornsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Garuda has time to react.#CUT2#It looks like Mantak Garuda has been cut.
Garuda moves out of range of the leg kick from Hallbjornsson.
Garuda throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hallbjornsson avoids it.
Garuda staying out of range there.
Garuda half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hallbjornsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good work by Hallbjornsson as he checks the leg kick.#T2#
Garuda lands the left hand.
Hallbjornsson slips a jab from Garuda.
Hallbjornsson misses with a body shot
and Garuda cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Garuda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Garuda is looking to counter with head kicks.
Hallbjornsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mantak Garuda is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garuda gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Hallbjornsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Good exchange - Garuda coming out on top.#T3#
Garuda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#KD#
Garuda feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hallbjornsson sprawling to the canvas! Hallbjornsson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Garuda finish him?!
Hallbjornsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Garuda finish him?
Hallbjornsson swings for the body but Garuda moves out of range.
Hallbjornsson seems to have recovered his senses.
Garuda misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garuda. Hallbjornsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hallbjornsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hallbjornsson moves out of range as Garuda strikes.
Hallbjornsson swings widly with a right hand
and Garuda counters with a big right hand! Oh Hallbjornsson is in trouble here! Garuda follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mantak Garuda!
Mantak Garuda thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SYN 933 Maluga vs. Leifsson IV
Date: Oct 14, 2022

#R1#
Garuda misses with a hook.
Dinapoli throws a predictable looking body shot
and Garuda counters with a straight right hand.
Garuda throws out a loose jab but Dinapoli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dinapoli 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 Garuda has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Garuda and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dinapoli lands an overhand right.#CUT2#It looks like Mantak Garuda has been cut.
Crunch! Garuda slams his shin into Dinapoli's torso.
Dinapoli lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garuda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dinapoli.
Garuda connects with a leg kick.
Garuda takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Dinapoli moves out of range as Garuda strikes.
Garuda takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Garuda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli stuns Garuda with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Garuda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dinapoli.
An attempted straight right counter from Garuda misses the target.
Garuda looks for the body kick but Dinapoli saw that one coming.
Dinapoli throws a quick inside leg kick.
Garuda misses with a looping left.
Dinapoli throws out a loose jab but Garuda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garuda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dinapoli.
A quick step to the side and Garuda tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Garuda moves out of range as Dinapoli strikes.
Garuda has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Slaughter Houze in the buildup to the fight.
Garuda misses with a double jab.
Dinapoli thuds a left hand into Garuda's body.
Garuda throws a head kick that misses
enabling Dinapoli to counter with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Garuda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dinapoli was well out of range. Poor timing from Garuda.
Garuda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Garuda throws a lazy head kick
and Dinapoli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#Mantak Garuda's cut is getting worse.
Dinapoli misses the shot to the body.
Dinapoli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garuda sets himself, and Dinapoli steps forward looking for the clinch! Garuda avoids it this time.#T3#
Garuda throws a head kick that misses.
Garuda misses with a kick to the body
and Dinapoli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dinapoli works Garuda's body with a nice hook.
Dinapoli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Garuda counter with a right hand.
Garuda takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT2#Mantak Garuda's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Dinapoli misses with a shot to the body
and Garuda counters with a nice uppercut.
No joy there for Dinapoli, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Garuda swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dinapoli bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Garuda's head.
Dinapoli blocks a low kick nicely.#T4#
Garuda takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Joe Dinapoli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dinapoli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Garuda counters with a left and a right that stings Dinapoli.
Dinapoli misses with a low kick.
Garuda appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Garuda scores with a sloppy right hand. Dinapoli should have avoided that one.
A nice leg kick from Garuda, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dinapoli's jab looks to have found its range, popping Garuda under the eye.
Dinapoli throws a leg kick which misses Garuda's front leg but catches the back leg as Garuda tries to avoid it.
Dinapoli looks to throw the jab but Garuda is out of range.
Garuda was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dinapoli wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Dinapoli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mantak Garuda's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Garuda moves away from the strike by Dinapoli.
Dinapoli looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Garuda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Garuda was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dinapoli.
A thudding body kick lands there by Garuda!
Dinapoli avoids the body shot from Garuda.
Dinapoli misses with a straight right.
Garuda ducks under a wild hook from Dinapoli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garuda listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dinapoli moves out of range as Garuda throws a body kick. #CL2#
Dinapoli clinches with his opponent. #T1##BC#
Garuda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Garuda throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dinapoli misses with a looping left.
Dinapoli misses the jab.
Garuda looks for the body kick but Dinapoli saw that one coming.
Dinapoli lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dinapoli misses with a looping left.
Garuda is looking to counter punch.
Garuda takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Joe Dinapoli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garuda scores with a nice body kick. #T2#
Garuda lands a slapping body shot.
Dinapoli is breathing heavily.
Garuda lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Garuda feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dinapolis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garuda throws a looping overhand right but Dinapoli ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Dinapoli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Garuda with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Garuda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dinapoli.
Garuda lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dinapoli at a distance.
Garuda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dinapoli moves away.
Dinapoli connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Garuda slips under a jab from Dinapoli.
A little feinted left hand from Garuda on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dinapoli looks to land a left hand but Garuda moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Dinapoli misses.
Dinapoli scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT2#Jeez, Mantak Garuda's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Dinapoli lands a really nice looking cross but Garuda seems unphased.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joe Dinapoli!
After winning the bout, Joe Dinapoli thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SYN 927 Sector vs. Joad
Date: Sep 09, 2022

#R1#
Garuda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Garuda takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Garuda throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dionisy finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Garuda throws a low kick but Dionisy moves out of range easily.
Garuda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garuda walks into a stiff left hand from Dionisy.#CUT#It looks like Mantak Garuda has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dionisy lands a leg kick that knocks Garuda off balance momentarily.
Cerberus Dionisy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Garuda, as that shot connected.
Dionisy throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
Garuda throws out a loose jab but Dionisy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garuda throws a lazy head kick
and Dionisy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dionisy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Garuda looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dionisy.
Dionisy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Garuda finds it's way round the side to connect with Dionisy's head. #KD#
Dionisy lands a big head kick that sends Garuda tumbling to the mat! Dionisy takes a step backwards and waves Garuda back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dionisy throws a leg kick which misses Garuda's front leg but catches the back leg as Garuda tries to avoid it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Dionisy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garuda manages to avoid it.#T2#
Garuda throws a right and a left that both miss.
Garuda with a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Dionisy as he connects with a hook.
Dionisy checks a low kick from Garuda.
Garuda moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#That has opened up Mantak Garuda's cut even more.
Dionisy throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Garuda throws a lazy right hand but Dionisy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dionisy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dionisy looks for the body kick but Garuda saw that one coming. #T3#
Dionisy lands with a nice body kick.
Garuda has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Dionisy lands a leg kick that knocks Garuda off balance momentarily.
Dionisy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garuda swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dionisy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Garuda throws a lazy uppercut
and Dionisy counters with a left to the body.
Dionisy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Garuda takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Garuda looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T4##KD#
Dionisy lands a big right hand that sends Garuda crashing to the mat! Dionisy stays standing though and waves Garuda back to his feet!#CUT#The cut above Mantak Garuda's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Garuda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dionisy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garuda.
Dionisy avoids the head kick by Garuda.
Dionisy thinks about countering with a body kick.
Garuda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Dionisy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Garuda lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Garuda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dionisy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Garuda delivers a nice body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cerberus Dionisy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mantak Garuda's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Garuda throws out a powerful jab.
Dionisy with a nice calf kick.
A swing and a miss from Garuda.
It looks like Dionisy has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A jab from Garuda misses.
Dionisy throws a quick counter kick to the body but Garuda avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Garuda.
Dionisy takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garuda ducks under a wild hook from Dionisy.
Garuda swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dionisy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As Dionisy backs off Garuda throws a huge counter combo but Dionisy manages to avoid it all.
Garuda throws an off balance right hand
and Dionisy counters with a nice body kick. #T1#
Dionisy misses with an uppercut.
Dionisy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Garuda counters with a nice body kick.
Garuda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Garuda replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dionisy blocks it well.
Garuda looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dionisy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Garuda throws a sloppy head kick and Dionisy moves out of range easily.
Dionisy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dionisy misses with a body shot.
Garuda follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Garuda throws a sloppy head kick and Dionisy moves out of range easily. #T2#
Dionisy looks to throw the jab but Garuda is out of range.
Garuda looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Garuda walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dionisy.
Garuda is breathing heavily.
Dionisy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dionisy with a hook.
Dionisy tries to clinch up but Garuda circles away and keeps his distance.
Garuda tries a quick counter leg kick but Dionisy is wise to it.
Dionisy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Garuda.
Dionisy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Dionisy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Garuda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dionisy.
Garuda lands a leg kick that knocks Dionisy off balance momentarily.
Garuda takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT#Mantak Garuda's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Dionisy ducks under a wild hook from Garuda.#KD#
Dionisy sends Garuda crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dionisy is motioning to the referee to let Garuda up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Cerberus Dionisy!
Cerberus Dionisy retains his light heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Cerberus Dionisy started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SYN Dynamite I
Date: Aug 19, 2022

#R1#
Krylov misses with a straight right.
Garuda thinks about countering with a body kick.
Krylov connects with a right hand. Garuda shakes it off.#CUT2#It looks like Mantak Garuda has been cut.
Krylov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Krylov is looking to slow Garuda down with leg kicks.
Krylov missing with a left hand there. Garuda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Garuda has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Slaughter Houze in the buildup to the fight.
Nice cross by Krylov.
Krylov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A big left from Krylov misses.
Garuda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A counter left hand to the body from Garuda misses its target.
Krylov misses with a right hand
and Garuda counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Boris Krylov has been cut.
Krylov misses with a lunging right hand
and Garuda counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Krylov moves out of range as Garuda throws a body kick.
Krylov misses with an uppercut
and Garuda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garuda ducks under a wild hook from Krylov.
It appears Garuda was looking to counter with a kick there.
Krylov moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Garuda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krylov.
Krylov misses with a lunging right hand
and Krylov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garuda scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Garuda moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A big right from Garuda misses.
The fighters circling - Krylov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Krylov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Garuda stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Krylov misses with a right hand
enabling Garuda to counter with a crisp jab.
Garuda gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Garuda misses with a hook.
Krylov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Garuda throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Krylov throws the left hand but Garuda avoids the punch easily.
Krylov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T2#
Krylov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Garuda on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krylov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Garuda counters with a thumping low kick.
Boris Krylov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krylov moves out of range of the body kick.
Krylov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Krylov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Krylov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Krylov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garuda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Krylov throws a jab but it's blocked by Garuda.
It looked like Garuda was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Garuda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garuda takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Garuda takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Krylov misses with a right hand
and Garuda counters with a nice leg kick.
Garuda throws a hook but Krylov blocks it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Krylov! #T3#
Krylov throws a body punch but Garuda moves out of range.
Krylov cracks Garuda with a good jab.
Krylov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Garuda scores with a nice right hand.
Krylov stalks Garuda and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Garuda's face. Garuda staggers backwards, shaken.
Krylov looks to land a right hand but Garuda moved out of range.
Garuda seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Krylov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Krylov lands with a kick to the temple. Garuda shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Krylov thuds his right hand into Garuda's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#Mantak Garuda's cut is getting worse.
Garuda misses with a looping left.
Krylov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Garuda with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garuda lands with a thumping leg kick.
Krylov throws an overhand right that lands on Garuda's shoulder, as Garuda tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Krylov throws a right hand that misses
and Garuda counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Boris Krylov's cut even more.
Krylov misses with a hook.
Krylov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Garuda. Garuda circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Garuda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Krylov.
Krylov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garuda.
Garuda blocks a jab.
Garuda is looking to counter punch.
Krylov misses with a hook to the body
and Garuda counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Krylov thinking.
Krylov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Garuda has time to react.
Krylov throws out a loose jab but Garuda uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krylov throws a hook but Garuda avoids it easily.
Krylov throws a looping overhand right but Garuda ducks down to avoid it.
Garuda is looking to counter with a body kick.
Krylov moves out of range as Garuda strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Krylov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Krylov scores with a nice strike.
Krylov throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Garuda counter with a right hand.
Krylov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Krylov misses with a looping left.
It looked like Garuda wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Garuda dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#KD#
Garuda lands a big head kick that sends Krylov tumbling to the mat! Garuda takes a step backwards and waves Krylov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Krylov is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krylov loads up on a big right hand but Garuda slips the punch.
Krylov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGaruda.
Krylov is still on wobbly legs! Can Garuda finish him?
Krylov looks to throw the jab but Garuda is out of range.
And Garuda counters with a quick kick to the body but Krylov blocks it.
Garuda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Krylov throws out the jab.
Krylov seems to have recovered his senses.
Krylov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Garuda wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Krylov lands a slapping body shot.
Garuda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Krylov.
Garuda seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Krylov throws a hook but Garuda avoids it easily.#T1##KD#
Garuda lands a big right hand that sends Krylov crashing to the mat! Garuda stays standing though and waves Krylov back to his feet!#CUT#The cut above Boris Krylov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Krylov misses with a jab to the body
and Garuda counters with a huge right that knocks Krylov out cold! Garuda is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mantak Garuda!
After winning the bout, Mantak Garuda thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: C113: Blazej vs. Stark
Date: Jul 16, 2022

#R1#
Rivera misses with an uppercut
and Garuda counters with a body kick that stops Rivera in his tracks momentarily.
Rivera works the jab nicely.#CUT#It looks like Mantak Garuda has been cut.
Rivera throws a series of punches but Garuda avoids them all with ease.
Rivera slips under a jab.
Garuda throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Garuda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garuda misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garuda throws a body kick that misses
and Rivera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Rivera misses
and Garuda counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Garuda throws out a leg kick but Rivera moves out of range and Garuda only half commits.
Rivera is looking for a counter combo.
Rivera looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Garuda.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rivera.
Garuda looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As Garuda backs away, Rivera returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rivera avoids the head kick by Garuda.
Rivera was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Garuda tries to move into range but Rivera moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rivera misses with an uppercut.
Rivera throws a low kick but it's checked well by Garuda.#T2#
Rivera misses with a looping right.
Rivera throws a leg kick which misses Garuda's front leg but catches the back leg as Garuda tries to avoid it.
Rivera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garuda has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Rivera throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Garuda makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Garuda cracks Rivera with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rivera avoids a kick to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Rivera misses its target.
Rivera scores with a nice right hand. #T3#
Rivera dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Garuda. That did some damage!
Garuda delivers a nice body kick.#CL2#
Garuda drives through and clinches with Rivera against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Rivera scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rivera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rivera wants to get back to striking at distance but Garuda won't allow it.
Rivera wants to get back to striking at distance but Garuda won't allow it.
Rivera blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Garuda breaks the clinch.
Garuda is looking to land body kicks.
Rivera was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Garuda clinches.
Garuda throws a punch but it's blocked by Rivera. #T4#
Garuda lands a body shot.
Garuda gets through Rivera's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Garuda misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rivera.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garuda misses with a punch to the body.
Rivera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garuda keeps control of Rivera as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rivera wants to get back to striking at distance but Garuda won't allow it.
Rivera swings wildly with an uppercut but Garuda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garuda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rivera's elbow.
Rivera blocks a body shot from Garuda.
Garuda softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rivera tries to work over Garuda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Rivera manages to break the clinch.
Garuda throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Garuda misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mantak Garuda will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mantak Garuda's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Garuda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rivera misses with a body punch
and Garuda counters with a nice uppercut.
Rivera avoids the body shot from Garuda.
Garuda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A thudding body kick lands there by Garuda!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera swats away the attempt to clinch by Garuda.
Rivera missing with a left hand there. Garuda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Garuda swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Rivera on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Garuda tries to land a front kick but Rivera steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rivera quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Rivera walks into a jab.
Garuda misses with a kick to the body.
Garuda takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rivera slips a jab and a cross from Garuda.
Garuda throws a lazy uppercut
and Rivera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Garuda scores with a push kick.
Garuda lands a front kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rivera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rivera misses with a hook. Garuda ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Garuda! But no joy.
Malcolm Rivera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garuda scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rivera in his tracks.
A swing and a miss from Garuda.
Rivera feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Rivera misses with a low kick.
Garuda replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Rivera blocks it well.#T3#
Garuda lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rivera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garuda.
Rivera scoring well with a low kick there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Garuda.
Rivera wants to slow Garuda down by chopping away at his legs.
Garuda fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rivera on the side of the head.
Garuda throws a monster overhand right that drops Rivera! Garuda follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mantak Garuda!
A victorious Mantak Garuda thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: C108: Chula vs. Corassa
Date: Jul 01, 2022

#R1#
Stark is trying hard to land a takedown here. Garuda sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Garuda tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Stark counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Garuda pulls Stark in close to his closed guard and prevents Stark from doing any damage or advancing position.
Stark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garuda is keeping the position for now.
Stark throwing strikes from guard but Garuda blocks nicely.
Stark being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark with a flurry of punches that miss.
Garuda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Stark working some strikes from top position.
Garuda is pulling down on Stark's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Stark thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garuda trying to keep a closed guard but Stark is proving a slippery customer.
Garuda seems keen to control Stark's posture.
Garuda avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Garuda trying to keep a closed guard but Stark is proving a slippery customer.
Stark looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Stark is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Garuda looking to control. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Garuda is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Stark 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.
Garuda wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nice sprawl there from Garuda as Stark shoots in.
It seemed like Garuda was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Stark shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Stark is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Garuda has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Stark is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Garuda sees it coming and defends easily.#T3##SUB#
Stark is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Garuda is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Stark is looking for a kimura here.
Stark throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Stark is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Garuda doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stark.
Stark working Garuda over with strikes. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stark not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Garuda is looking to control Stark's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Garuda avoid being mounted?
Stark looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Garuda is doing well to control the position and prevent Stark from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Stark is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Garuda has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garuda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Stark is trying to work for a kimura but Garuda is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Stark dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Stark with a poor takedown
and Garuda cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Tony Stark has been cut.
Stark shoots for a double leg takedown but Garuda sprawls well. He's pushed Stark's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice sprawl there from Garuda as Stark shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Garuda gets tackled into the cage by Stark. Stark maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Garuda manages to break the clinch.
Stark will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Garuda throws out a counter right but Stark avoids it with no problem.
Garuda looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark has his takedown stuffed
letting Garuda counter with a right hand. #T1#
Stark moves out of range of the strikes.
Stark drops down looking for a counter takedown but Garuda sprawls and moves away.
Stark defending well as Garuda loads up on a big left hand.
Stark feinted with a counter takedown.
Stark misses with a takedown attempt - Garuda sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Garuda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stark walks forward, straight into a front kick from Garuda.
Stark misses with a takedown attempt - Garuda sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Garuda throws a counter combo.
Stark changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Garuda tries to avoid it but Stark manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Garuda to the ground. Garuda escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Garuda! But no joy.#T2#
A low kick lands for Garuda.
Stark doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Garuda to counter with a crisp jab.
Tony Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garuda keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As Stark backs off Garuda throws a huge counter combo but Stark manages to avoid it all.#KD2#
Garuda lands a big head kick that sends Stark tumbling to the mat! Garuda takes a step backwards and waves Stark back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Stark is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stark get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Stark stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Garuda runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mantak Garuda!
Mantak Garuda seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: C103: Skystalker vs. Grandis
Date: Jun 11, 2022

#R1#
Umm swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Garuda counters with a body kick that stops Umm in his tracks momentarily.
Garuda with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Rect Umm has been cut.
Garuda slips under a jab.
Garuda cracks Umm with a left hook right on the temple and Umm goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Garuda lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Umm is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mantak Garuda!
After winning the bout, Mantak Garuda thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Rect Umm was interviewed post fight and said 'Hats off to James best manager in the game this can crusher is a bum im retiring cause ive got no chin in abit'.

Event: SFL 157 | Taneyev vs Rivera
Date: May 11, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Mfer closes the distance and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Mfer.
Mfer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Garuda lands with a light punch inside.
Garuda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garuda softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Garuda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mfer crunches a lovely knee into Garuda's ribcage.
Garuda is breathing heavily.
Mfer trying to land knees to the body.
Mfer lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Mfer.
Nice elbow from Mfer. #CUT2#It looks like Mantak Garuda has been cut.
Mfer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mfer lands a left hand.
Mfer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
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!
Still in the clinch, Mfer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Garuda avoiding damage as Mfer throws knees to the body.
Mfer pushes Garuda back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mfer missing with knees to the body.
Mfer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mfer misses with a body punch.
Garuda takes an elbow to the temple.
Mfer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garuda pushes Mfer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Mfer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Garuda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garuda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Mfer.
Garuda prevents a body shot from Mfer.
Garuda can't find room to land a body shot as Mfer controls the action.
Mfer tries to land knees in the clinch but Garuda avoids the damage to the body.
Mfer misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Mfer. #CUT2#Mantak Garuda's cut is getting worse.
Mfer presses Garuda against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mfer lands an elbow just above Garuda 's eye.
Mfer lands an elbow that stopped Garuda in his tracks for a moment.
Mfer lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#Mantak Garuda's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Garuda takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#Jeez, Mantak Garuda's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bull Mfer!
Bull Mfer very nearly forgot to thank HELLBENT amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Tycoon Olympics 2022 - Light Heavyweight QF
Date: Apr 07, 2022

#R1#
Lõhmus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lõhmus misses with an uppercut.
Lõhmus misses with a straight right.
Garuda tries to counter by clinching up but Lõhmus breaks away and moves out of range.
Garuda with a nice cross.
Lõhmus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garuda tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lõhmus manages to circle out of the way.
Joosep Lõhmus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lõhmus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Garuda throws a body shot but no joy.
Lõhmus thows a body kick. Garuda tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Garuda takes a swing at Lõhmus's ribcage but misses.
Garuda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lõhmus swings for the body but Garuda moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Lõhmus.#CL#
Lõhmus tries to keep at a distance but Garuda has taken the fight into the clinch.
Garuda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lõhmus scores with a hook to the body.
Lõhmus misses with a punch on the inside.
Garuda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garuda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lõhmus blocks a body shot from Garuda.
A short body shot lands from Lõhmus as the two fighters clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garuda tries to work over Lõhmus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
A hook to the body from Garuda.
A short uppercut from Garuda.
Lõhmus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A right handed body shot lands from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Garuda scores with a shoulder strike.
Lõhmus tries to throw a body punch but Garuda avoids it by throwing Lõhmus back against the cage.
Lõhmus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lõhmus misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Lõhmus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lõhmus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Garuda checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Garuda listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lõhmus cracks Garuda with a right hand to the side of the head.
Garuda throws a leg kick but Lõhmus sees it coming and moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Garuda. That's going to slow Lõhmus down.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Garuda, as that shot connected.
Garuda's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lõhmus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Garuda scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lõhmus throws a hook but Garuda avoids it easily.
Garuda wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Garuda gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Garuda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lõhmus's elbow.
Lõhmus lands a shot to the body.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Garuda fails to land.
Lõhmus lands a nice uppercut.
Lõhmus lands with a left to the head.
Lõhmus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Lõhmus on the inside.
Lõhmus lands a left hand.
Lõhmus lands a shoulder strike.
Garuda misses with a punch on the inside.
Garuda prevents a body shot from Lõhmus.
Garuda misses with a body punch.
Lõhmus tries a body shot but Garuda blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Lõhmus.
Garuda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lõhmus's elbow.
Lõhmus pushes Garuda back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Garuda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Garuda checks a leg kick.
Garuda is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Lõhmus throws a hook to the side of Garuda's head but Garuda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Garuda stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus slips under a jab.
Lõhmus dips to his left and cracks Garuda with an uppercut!#T3#
Garuda slips a straight right by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Garuda walks into a jab.
Lõhmus throws a shot from downtown. Garuda moves away and avoids it.
Garuda tries to counter by clinching up but Lõhmus breaks away and moves out of range.
Lõhmus is looking to slow Garuda down with leg kicks.
Lõhmus thuds his right hand into Garuda's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lõhmus needs to keep his hands up - Garuda had a free shot at his head there.
Garuda 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.
Garuda fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lõhmus.
Garuda misses with a wild combination.
A big right from Garuda misses.
Lõhmus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Garuda looks to score with a jab to the body but Lõhmus is just out of range.
Garuda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lõhmus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice leg kick from Garuda, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Garuda. That's going to slow Lõhmus down.
Garuda looks to throw the jab but Lõhmus is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garuda tries to clinch up but Lõhmus circles away and keeps his distance.
Garuda fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lõhmus misses with a two punch combination. #T4#
Lõhmus throws a lazy right hand but Garuda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lõhmus scores with a body shot.
Garuda has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus with a jab.
Lõhmus misses with a looping left.
Lõhmus connects with a looping right hand.
Lõhmus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Lõhmus misses the target.
Lõhmus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Garuda slips under a jab.
Nice body kick there by Lõhmus.
Garuda throws a hook to the side of Lõhmus's head but Lõhmus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Garuda throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lõhmus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lõhmus is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Garuda had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Garuda connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lõhmus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lõhmus. Garuda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Garuda 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 Lõhmus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lõhmus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice uppercut there from Garuda.
Lõhmus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garuda was well out of range. Poor timing from Lõhmus.
Garuda tries a low kick but Lõhmus avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joosep Lõhmus dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Lõhmus throws a low kick but Garuda moves out of range easily.
Lõhmus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Garuda throws a solid leg kick but Lõhmus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Garuda.
Lõhmus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Garuda's head.
Lõhmus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lõhmus just misses with a punch to the body.
Lõhmus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lõhmus throws the left hand but Garuda avoids the punch easily.
Lõhmus moves out of range as Garuda throws a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lõhmus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Garuda seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Garuda buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Garuda blocks a jab.
Joosep Lõhmus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garuda lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garuda misses with a body shot.
Lõhmus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garuda moves away.
Lõhmus throws a looping overhand right but Garuda ducks down to avoid it.
Garuda throws a hook to the side of Lõhmus's head but Lõhmus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Garuda throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Lõhmus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Garuda has Lõhmus up against the cage in a clinch. #T1#
Lõhmus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lõhmus misses with a hook from the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lõhmus 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.
Lõhmus misses with a body punch.
Lõhmus blocks an uppercut.
Lõhmus misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus gets through Garuda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Lõhmus breaks from the clinch.
Garuda gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lõhmus misses the shot to the body.
Garuda will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lõhmus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lõhmus throws a hook but Garuda avoids it easily.
Garuda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Garuda. That did some damage!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garuda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lõhmus moves away.
Lõhmus misses with a straight right.
Garuda with the inside leg kick.
Garuda tries a head kick but it misses.
Lõhmus wants to land a leg kick but Garuda is out of range.
Lõhmus looks to land a right hand but Garuda moved out of range.
Garuda tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lõhmus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Garuda slips a straight right by Lõhmus.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lõhmus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Garuda throws a lazy uppercut
and Lõhmus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lõhmus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Garuda looks to throw the jab but Lõhmus is out of range.
Garuda missing with a left hand there. Lõhmus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Garuda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lõhmus moves away.
Lõhmus throws a predictable looking body shot #CL#
and Garuda holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Lõhmus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lõhmus throws a front kick aimed at Garuda's knee but Garuda avoids it well.
A jab lands there for Lõhmus.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lõhmus. #T3#
Lõhmus looks to score with a jab to the body but Garuda is just out of range.
A big left from Lõhmus misses.
Garuda misses the shot to the body.
Lõhmus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Garuda ducks under a wild hook from Lõhmus.
Garuda misses with an uppercut. Lõhmus saw that one coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lõhmus.
Garuda throws a hook but Lõhmus blocks it.
Garuda throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lõhmus lands a really nice looking cross but Garuda seems unphased.
Garuda tries to clinch but Lõhmus is having none of it.
Lõhmus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Garuda throws a jab but it's blocked by Lõhmus.
Garuda is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Garuda with the inside leg kick.
Garuda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garuda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lõhmus.
Garuda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lõhmus.
A leg kick checked by Lõhmus.
Garuda lands a two punch combo.
Garuda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lõhmus. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lõhmus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Garuda.
Lõhmus just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Lõhmus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lõhmus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Garuda misses with a body punch
and Lõhmus counters with a nice leg kick.
Garuda takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Garuda lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Garuda tries to score with a low kick but Lõhmus moves his leg out of the way.#CL#
Garuda gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lõhmus is leaning against Garuda and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Garuda working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Lõhmus.
Lõhmus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Garuda backwards.
Lõhmus pushes Garuda back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Garuda lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Lõhmus breaks from the clinch.
Lõhmus keeps the fight on the outside.
Garuda takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Garuda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lõhmus manages to avoid it.
Garuda shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joosep Lõhmus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Garuda moves out of range as Lõhmus strikes.
Garuda throws a head kick that half lands.
Lõhmus stuns Garuda with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lõhmus lands a nice looking body shot.
Garuda walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lõhmus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lõhmus now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lõhmus avoids the head kick by Garuda.
Lõhmus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Garuda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lõhmus looks to land a right hand but Garuda moved out of range.
Garuda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lõhmus throws out the jab.
Garuda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus avoids the head kick by Garuda.
Garuda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lõhmus moves away.
A little jabbing left from Lõhmus 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.
Garuda wants to clinch up but Lõhmus keeps it at a distance.
Lõhmus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Garuda.
Lõhmus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lõhmus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick that misses.
Garuda connects with a looping right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lõhmus throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Lõhmus throws the left hand but Garuda avoids the punch easily.
Lõhmus scores with a one two! Garuda had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A jab from Garuda does it's job there.
Lõhmus misses with a body shot.
Lõhmus looks to land a body kick but Garuda moved away.
Garuda is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lõhmus.
Garuda throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lõhmus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Garuda throws a poor cross that misses
and Lõhmus counters with a right hand to the body.
Garuda takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lõhmus misses with a wild body shot.
Lõhmus throws a body punch but Garuda moves out of range.
Lõhmus ducks under a wild hook from Garuda.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lõhmus. Garuda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garuda takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Garuda throws a body shot but no joy.
Garuda tries to clinch there but Lõhmus circles away.
Lõhmus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lõhmus moves out of range of the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Garuda moves into the clinch.
Mantak Garuda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lõhmus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Garuda swings wildly with an uppercut but Lõhmus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lõhmus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lõhmus digs a right hand into Garuda's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Garuda's gas tank.
Lõhmus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garuda working aggressively here.
Garuda misses with the head strike.
Lõhmus swings wildly with an uppercut but Garuda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lõhmus pushes Garuda back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Garuda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Lõhmus as the two fighters clinch.
Lõhmus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Garuda backwards.
Lõhmus digs a right hand underneath Garuda's ribcage. Garuda let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lõhmus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lõhmus misses with a punch to the body.
Lõhmus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lõhmus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lõhmus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Garudas head.
Joosep Lõhmus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Lõhmus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right handed body shot lands from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lõhmus digs a right hand into Garuda's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Garuda's gas tank.
Lõhmus presses Garuda against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lõhmus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Joosep Lõhmus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lõhmus lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lõhmus misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Lõhmus breaks from the clinch.
Lõhmus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lõhmus's jab looks to have found its range, popping Garuda under the eye.
Lõhmus thumps Garuda with a low kick.
Garuda goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Garuda backing away here, and Lõhmus unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lõhmus avoids the head kick by Garuda.
Nice body punch from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice body kick from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus staying out of range there.
Lõhmus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lõhmus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lõhmus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lõhmus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Garuda misses with a hook.
Lõhmus jabs Garuda right on the nose. Garuda blinks but takes it well.
Lõhmus swats away the attempt to clinch by Garuda.
Lõhmus cracks Garuda with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Garuda walks into a left hand.
Lõhmus has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Garuda.
Lõhmus feints and then cracks Garuda's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Garuda down.
Garuda is looking to score with low kicks.
Garuda slips a jab and a cross from Lõhmus.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garuda walks into a jab.
Garuda misses with a wild body shot.
Garuda misses with a straight right.
Lõhmus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garuda.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joosep Lõhmus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lõhmus 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Joosep Lõhmus!
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Joosep Lõhmus!
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Joosep Lõhmus!

Joosep Lõhmus wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Joosep Lõhmus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SFL 149 | Hopkins vs Stark
Date: Mar 30, 2022

#R1#
Kowalski swings widly with a right hand
and Garuda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Lenny Kowalski has been cut.
Kowalski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kowalski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garuda.
Kowalski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kowalski throws a lazy uppercut #KD2#
and Garuda counters with a nice right hand that sends Kowalski toppling to the canvas! Kowalski scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Garuda finish him?!#ROC2#Kowalski is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kowalski throws a body kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kowalski sizes up Garuda with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kowalski has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Garuda misses with a kick to the body.
Kowalski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kowalski throws a good cross that connects.
Kowalski missing with a left hand there. Garuda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kowalski lands a jab to Garuda's midsection.#T1#
Kowalski misses with a looping right.
Garuda fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Kowalski to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Kowalski looks to clinch but Garuda throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Kowalski taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mantak Garuda!
Our winner, Mantak Garuda, 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: SFL 144 | King of the Hill
Date: Mar 13, 2022

#R1#
Stark fails with a takedown attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Stark 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.
Garuda throws a jab but it's blocked by Stark.
We've been told by Garuda's head coaches at Slaughter Houze that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Garuda.
Garuda looks to throw the jab but Stark is out of range.
Stark moves out of range of the body kick.
Stark with the counter takedown but Garuda avoids it easily.
Garuda jabs at Stark's body.
Garuda throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Stark counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Stark. #SUB2#
Stark is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Stark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garuda is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Stark thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Stark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garuda avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Stark thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stark throwing strikes from guard but Garuda blocks nicely.
Stark throwing strikes from guard but Garuda blocks nicely.
Garuda is trying to keep Stark in close.
Stark advances position into side control!
Garuda is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Garuda dodges the ground and pound from Stark.
Garuda wants to control but Stark postures up.
Stark has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Stark goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Garuda has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Stark but great work by Garuda.
Stark is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Garuda has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Garuda looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Stark counters with a nice double leg into side control. Garuda won't be happy with that.

Garuda explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garuda misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Stark counters with a shoot takedown. Garuda fights it but they end up in guard.
Garuda is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Stark 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.#T3#
Garuda preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garuda is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Stark is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Garuda pulls Stark in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stark throwing strikes from guard but Garuda blocks nicely.
Stark is in close to Garuda's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Garuda controlling Stark's posture.
Garuda utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #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.
Stark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stark in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stark stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garuda swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Stark thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Stark drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stark jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Garuda is pulling down on Stark's head. It's preventing any offense from Stark, at least for the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tony Stark will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Stark looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Garuda manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Garuda misses with the combination.
Stark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garuda.
Stark feints the counter takedown.
Stark avoids the head kick by Garuda.
Garuda misses with a body kick.
Garuda sets himself, and Stark steps forward looking for the clinch! Garuda avoids it this time.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Garuda.
Garuda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stark moves away.
Stark fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Garuda throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Garuda misses.
Stark changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Stark on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stark fails with a takedown attempt.
Stark throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Garuda's waist but Garuda gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stark off to one side.
Mantak Garuda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Stark.
Stark slips under a jab.
Garuda throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Stark counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Garuda trying to control here.
Garuda controlling the position for now.
Garuda wants to control but Stark is keeping busy. #T2#
Garuda blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stark. #SUB2#
Stark is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Stark 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. #SUB2#
Stark is working for a submission of some sort. #T3##SUB2#
Stark is working for a kimura but Garuda is defending it quite comfortably.
Garuda is looking for a sweep. Stark is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stark is pressing down on Garuda's thigh, looking to free his foot. Garuda is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Stark is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Stark seems to be working for a kimura but Garuda defends the submission attempt.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Garuda keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Stark is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Garuda is just riding it out for now. Stark eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Stark is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Garuda doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stark.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Stark has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Garuda defend it? Stark steps over the head and cranks it - Garuda is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Stark!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tony Stark!

Event: SFL 141 | Garuda vs Kardashian
Date: Feb 27, 2022

#R1#
Kardashian misses with a straight left.
Garuda has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Slaughter Houze in the buildup to the fight.
Kardashian tries to score with a low kick but Garuda moves his leg out of the way.
A jab lands there for Kardashian.
Kardashian misses with a wild body shot.
Kardashian misses with an uppercut. Garuda saw that one coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kardashian.#CUT2#It looks like Mantak Garuda has been cut.
Kardashian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kardashian misses with a hook to the body
and Garuda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Rob Kardashian has been cut.
Kardashian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kardashian jabs at Garuda's body.#T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Kardashian.
Kardashian rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Garuda counters with a straight right hand.
Garuda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kardashian scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Kardashian gets a clinch.
Kardashian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Garuda backwards.
Garuda pushes Kardashian back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Garuda blocking some punches.
Garuda throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kardashians head.
Kardashian doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Garuda pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Kardashian misses. #T2#
Kardashian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garuda manages to avoid it.
Garuda was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Garuda tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kardashian is able to avoid easily.
A little jabbing left from Kardashian on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kardashian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garuda manages to avoid it.
Kardashian lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Garuda at a distance.
Garuda throws an overhand right that lands on Kardashian's shoulder, as Kardashian tries to avoid the shot.
Kardashian let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Garuda walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kardashian rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Garuda counters with a straight right hand.
Kardashian missing with a left hand there. Garuda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Garuda wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Garuda slips a straight right by Kardashian.#T3#
Kardashian misses with a looping left.
Garuda throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kardashian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garuda moves away.
Kardashian throws a leg kick but Garuda moved away.
Garuda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kardashian.
Garuda keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kardashian throws a shot from downtown. Garuda moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Kardashian darts in and clinches Garuda up against the cage.
Kardashian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garuda blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Come on Kardashian - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Garuda has a couple of punches blocked by Kardashian.
Kardashian blocks an uppercut.
Garuda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kardashian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garuda lands with a light punch inside.
Garuda throws a head punch that misses.
Kardashian tries to throw a body punch but Garuda avoids it by throwing Kardashian back against the cage.
Kardashian swings wildly with an uppercut but Garuda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kardashian tries to work over Garuda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garuda lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT#That has opened up Rob Kardashian's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garuda lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kardashian lands with a light punch inside.
Garuda tries to break free but Kardashian pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Garuda fails to land. #BC#
Garuda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Garuda lands the left hand.
Garuda takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Kardashian dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Kardashian fails with an attempt to clinch.
Garuda throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Garuda throws a head kick but Kardashian moves out of range.
Kardashian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kardashian scores with a nice head shot.
Garuda looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rob Kardashian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garuda moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Garuda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garuda swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kardashian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garuda takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Kardashian pivots, looking for a leg kick but Garuda is out of range and Kardashian settles back down.
Kardashian moves forwards but Garuda connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kardashian takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A low kick from Garuda misses
and Kardashian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Garuda walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kardashian throws the kick towards the body but Garuda avoids it.
Garuda feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Garuda throws a looping overhand right but Kardashian ducks down to avoid it.
Kardashian misses with an uppercut
and Garuda counters with a solid body kick.
Kardashian throws a shot from downtown. Garuda moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Kardashian avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The fighters circling - Kardashian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Garuda feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kardashian throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Garuda on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kardashian moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#The cut above Rob Kardashian's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Garuda misses with a straight left.
Garuda checks a low kick from Kardashian.
Garuda swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Garuda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kardashian.
Garuda thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kardashian! But no joy.#T3##CL2#
Kardashian clinches with his opponent.
Kardashian throws a punch but it's blocked by Garuda.
A head punch on the inside from Kardashian fails to land.
Kardashian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garuda working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Garuda tries to work over Kardashian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Garuda.
Garuda is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kardashian tries a body shot but Garuda blocks it.
Kardashian tries to work over Garuda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garuda digs a right hand into Kardashian's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kardashian's gas tank.
Garuda misses with a punch to the body.
Rob Kardashian seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Garuda lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kardashian backwards. #CUT#Rob Kardashian's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Kardashian tries to throw a body punch but Garuda avoids it by throwing Kardashian back against the cage.
Garuda stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Garuda lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Kardashian.
Kardashian stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
Garuda struggles to land a body shot inside as Kardashian controls his hands.
Kardashian's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kardashian lands an uppercut.
Garuda has a couple of punches blocked by Kardashian.
Garuda throws a punch but it's blocked by Kardashian.
Garuda has a couple of punches blocked by Kardashian.
Garuda scores with a shoulder strike.
Garuda lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kardashian gets through Garuda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kardashian prevents a body shot from Garuda.
Garuda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Garuda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kardashian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garuda's elbow.
Kardashian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kardashian misses with the head strike.
Garuda misses with the head strike.
Kardashian blocks a body shot from Garuda.
Kardashian lands a shoulder strike.
Garuda lands a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rob Kardashian will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. 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#
Kardashian throws out a powerful jab.
Rob Kardashian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Kardashian.
Kardashian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Garuda sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Garuda misses with a hook
and Kardashian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Garuda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Kardashian.
Garuda slips under a jab from Kardashian.
It looked like Garuda wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Garuda scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Kardashian throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kardashian throws a hook but Garuda blocks it.
Garuda throws a head kick but Kardashian moves out of range.
Garuda drops his hands momentarily and Kardashian takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kardashian tries to clinch up.
Garuda digs a good hook to Kardashian's body.
Garuda fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kardashian looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Garuda feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kardashians jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mantak Garuda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kardashian swings widly with a right hand #KD#
and Garuda counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kardashian! Garuda lets Kardashian back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mantak Garuda!
An out of breath Mantak Garuda thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SFL 138 | Insanity
Date: Feb 16, 2022

#R1#
Garuda throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Garuda gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've been informed that Murhapuro 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.
Garuda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garuda lands a nice leg kick that just misses Murhapuro's sensitive parts.
Garuda checks a low kick from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Garuda finds it's way round the side to connect with Murhapuro's head.
Garuda has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Slaughter Houze in the buildup to the fight.
Garuda connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Murhapuro momentarily.
Garuda with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Garuda throws a looping overhand right but Murhapuro ducks down to avoid it.
Murhapuro lands with a shot to the body.
Garuda throws a half hearted mid kick.
Murhapuro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Garuda takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garuda throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Garuda looks to land a right hand but Murhapuro moved out of range.
Garuda takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Garuda on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Murhapuro throws a body punch but Garuda moves out of range.
Murhapuro misses with a body kick.
Murhapuro cracks Garuda with an open hand slap.
Garuda misses with a body shot.
Garuda connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Murhapuro clinches.
Garuda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Garuda tries to circle away but Murhapuro has him pinned against the cage.
Garuda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murhapuro has a couple of punches blocked by Garuda. #BC#
Garuda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Garuda takes one to the chin there.#T2#
A solid body kick from Murhapuro.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murhapuro misses with a hook.
Murhapuro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Garuda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murhapuro.
Nice shot by Murhapuro.
Garuda blocks the body kick.
Garuda misses with a kick to the body.
Garuda looks to land a right hand but Murhapuro moved out of range.
Murhapuro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Murhapuro connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pauke Murhapuro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick from Murhapuro, right into the meat of the thigh.
Murhapuro with the inside leg kick.
Murhapuro lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Murhapuro.
Murhapuro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garuda.
A nice side step and Murhapuro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A solid leg kick lands there for Garuda.
Murhapuro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garuda.
Murhapuro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Garuda looks for the body kick but Murhapuro saw that one coming.
Murhapuro throws out a counter right but Garuda avoids it with no problem.
Garuda swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Garuda throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Murhapuro.
Murhapuro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Garuda. That did some damage!
Murhapuro with a nice calf kick.#CL2#
Murhapuro moves into range and clinches up with Garuda.
Garuda misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Garuda is trying to break free.
Garuda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garuda doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Garuda breaks from the clinch.
Murhapuro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Murhapuro misses with a kick to the body.
Garuda takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garuda. Murhapuro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murhapuro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick from Garuda, right into the meat of the thigh.
Murhapuro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Murhapuro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice cross by Murhapuro.
Murhapuro misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pauke Murhapuro dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
An inside leg kick lands from Murhapuro.
Garuda takes one to the chin there.
Murhapuro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garuda looks for the body kick but Murhapuro saw that one coming.
Garuda takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Garuda tries a head kick but it misses.
Garuda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murhapuro manages to avoid it.
Garuda lands a jab to the nose.
Murhapuro thumps Garuda with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garuda. Murhapuro does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garuda throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Murhapuro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Murhapuro swings for the body but Garuda moves out of range.
Garuda looks to throw the jab but Murhapuro is out of range.
Murhapuro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Murhapuro scores with a push kick.
Garuda is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Murhapuro ducks under a wild hook from Garuda.
Garuda walks into a straight right hand from Murhapuro.
Garuda takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Murhapuro checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Murhapuro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pauke Murhapuro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murhapuro connects with a looping right hand.
Murhapuro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Garuda checks a leg kick.
Garuda tries to land a leg kick but Murhapuro saw it coming and moves away.
Garuda scores with a body shot.
Garuda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
A jab from Garuda misses.
Good work by Garuda as he checks the leg kick.
Garuda is looking for a counter combo.
Garuda misses with an attempted mid kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Murhapuro as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murhapuro tries to clinch up.
Murhapuro moves out of range of the body kick from Garuda.
Murhapuro throws out a counter right but Garuda avoids it with no problem.
Garuda looks to land a left hand but Murhapuro moved out of range nicely.
Garuda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Garuda shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Garuda throws a head kick but Murhapuro moves out of range.
Murhapuro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garuda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mantak Garuda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garuda throws a head kick that misses.
Garuda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Murhapuro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Murhapuro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Garuda's head.
Garuda takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Garuda lands a nice hook to Murhapuro's body. Murhapuro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Garuda throws a push kick but Murhapuro slaps the foot to one side.
Both fighters circling a little - Garuda finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Murhapuro is breathing heavily.
Garuda with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Murhapuro lands with an overhand left.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Garuda - that will leave a mark!
Garuda slips under a jab from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Garuda's jab looks to have found its range, popping Murhapuro under the eye.#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!
Murhapuro takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Garuda checks a leg kick.
Murhapuro dives in and grabs Garuda's left leg, looking for a takedown. Garuda pushes down on Murhapuro's head and hops out.
Garuda throws a front kick that sends Murhapuro stumbling back into the cage.
Garuda throws a head kick that half lands.
Garuda throws a head kick but Murhapuro moves out of range.
Nice cross by Garuda.
Murhapuro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fighters circling - Murhapuro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Garuda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murhapuro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mantak Garuda will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Garuda throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Garuda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murhapuro.
Garuda throws a body kick that misses.
Murhapuro looks to land a left hand but Garuda moved out of range nicely.
Murhapuro sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Murhapuro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Garuda throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Garuda lands a glancing blow to the side of Murhapuro's head.
Garuda throws a sloppy head kick and Murhapuro moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Murhapuro 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.#KD#
Garuda cracks Murhapuro with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Garuda has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Murhapuro to stand back up!#ROC#Murhapuro is rocked!
Murhapuro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
An inside leg kick lands from Garuda.
Murhapuro is still on wobbly legs! Can Garuda finish him?
Garuda keeps Murhapuro at a distance using the push kick.
Garuda missing with a left hand there. Murhapuro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murhapuro seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Murhapuro misses with a hook
and Garuda counters with an outside leg kick.
A solid body kick from Garuda.
A left lands for Garuda.
Garuda scores with a nice head shot.
Garuda misses with a body kick.
Murhapuro has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Garuda.
Garuda throws a wild body kick that Murhapuro sees coming a mile off.
Murhapuro throws a leg kick
and Garuda counters with a thumping low kick.
Murhapuro misses the shot to the body.
Murhapuro throws a hook but Garuda blocks it.
Garuda misses with a body kick.
Murhapuro throws an overhand right that lands on Garuda's shoulder, as Garuda tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Decent striking displayed by Murhapuro there.
Garuda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garuda misses the shot to the body.
Murhapuro swings away with a body shot that misses
and Garuda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Garuda looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murhapuro moves out of range of the body kick.
Garuda lands with an uppercut that bounces Murhapuro off the cage and back into range.
Garuda misses with a body kick.
Murhapuro throws the left hand but Garuda avoids the punch easily.
Garuda throws the left hand but Murhapuro avoids the punch easily.
Murhapuro misses with a body shot.
Garuda thuds his shin into the meat of Murhapuro's side.
Garuda looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T3#
Garuda attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Some wild striking there from Garuda.
Murhapuro shoots in but no luck this time.
Garuda throws a leg kick but Murhapuro sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Garuda ducks under a wild hook from Murhapuro.
Garuda avoids a kick to the body.
Murhapuro misses with a leg kick.
Murhapuro tries to land a front kick but Garuda steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Garuda lands a glancing blow to the side of Murhapuro's head.
Murhapuro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T4#
Jab from Garuda.
Murhapuro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Garuda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Murhapuro throws a lazy body kick
and Garuda counters with a good low kick that Murhapuro was not able to check.
A shot to the liver by Garuda. Beautiful body shot.
Garuda connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garuda takes one to the chin there.
Garuda scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murhapuro doesn't seem bothered though.
Garuda tries to land a front kick but Murhapuro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Murhapuro drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Garuda defends it well.
Murhapuro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garuda swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Murhapuro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#KD#
Garuda feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Murhapuro sprawling to the canvas! Murhapuro rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Garuda finish him?!

And that's the end of the fight!
Mantak Garuda showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Garuda has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mantak Garuda!
A victorious Mantak Garuda thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SFL 133 | Kimbo vs Tower
Date: Jan 28, 2022

#R1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Taneyev! #CUT2#It looks like Mantak Garuda has been cut.
Garuda moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Taneyev throws a right hand that misses
enabling Garuda to counter with a crisp jab.
Garuda has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Slaughter Houze in the buildup to the fight.
Taneyev throws a lazy head kick
and Garuda counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taneyev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Taneyev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Taneyev lands a brutal head kick. Garuda looks out on his feet and Taneyev throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Valentin Taneyev!
Valentin Taneyev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 854 Final Battle
Date: Nov 27, 2021

#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Garuda, as that shot connected.
Garuda works the jab nicely.
Van Buren has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Garuda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Buren was well out of range. Poor timing from Garuda.
Decent striking displayed by Van Buren there.
Van Buren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garuda throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Van Buren on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Van Buren throws the left hand but Garuda avoids the punch easily.
Garuda appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Van Buren lands a lovely overhand right.
Van Buren misses with a low kick as Garuda jumps back.
Van Buren misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Garuda swings for the body but Van Buren moves out of range.
Van Buren slips a jab from Garuda.
Van Buren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garuda moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Garuda misses the target.
An inside leg kick from Garuda misses.
Van Buren doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Van Buren scores with a spinning back kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Buren with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Van Buren fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Garuda looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Van Buren is looking to land body kicks.
A jab from Van Buren does it's job there.
Van Buren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garuda throws a front kick that sends Van Buren stumbling back into the cage.
Van Buren just misses with a punch to the body.
Garuda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Buren moves away.
Garuda thuds his right hand into Van Buren's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Van Buren shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Garuda fires out a quick counter leg kick but Van Buren just manages to avoid it.
Garuda thuds his shin into the meat of Van Buren's side.
Van Buren drops his hands momentarily and Garuda takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Garuda misses with a low kick.
Van Buren 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#
Garuda misses with a hook.
Van Buren moves out of range as Garuda strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Buren lands a slapping body shot.
A shot to the liver by Van Buren. Beautiful body shot.
Garuda throws an overhand right that lands on Van Buren's shoulder, as Van Buren tries to avoid the shot.
Van Buren lands a nice looking body shot.
Garuda misses with a left hand
and Van Buren counters with a nice body shot.
Garuda takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Garuda misses with a low kick.
Garuda lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Garuda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Garuda just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Buren! But no joy.#T3#
Garuda throws a half hearted mid kick.
Van Buren fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Van Buren lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT2#It looks like Mantak Garuda has been cut.
Van Buren ducks right into an uppercut from Garuda.
Van Buren scores with a nice head shot.
Van Buren throws a leg kick but Garuda sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Van Buren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garuda throws out the jab.
Van Buren tries a quick counter leg kick but Garuda is wise to it.
Van Buren misses with a hook.
Van Buren lands a nice leg kick that just misses Garuda's sensitive parts.
Van Buren scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Buren throws a hook but Garuda avoids it easily.
Van Buren lands a nice looking kick to the body. Garuda takes a step back to recover.
Garuda ducks under a wild hook from Van Buren.
Garuda is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Garuda throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Buren.
Van Buren lands a jab to Garuda's midsection.
Van Buren checks the leg kick nicely there.
Garuda cracks a nice hook into Van Buren's ribs.
Garuda takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Van Buren throws a predictable looking body shot
and Garuda counters with a nice body shot.
Garuda fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Van Buren is out of range.
Garuda tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Van Buren counters with a nice body shot.
Van Buren misses the jab.
Van Buren lunges at Garuda with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Garuda's hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joost Van Buren dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mantak Garuda's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Van Buren bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Garuda's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Buren. Garuda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Buren connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Van Buren connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good exchange - Garuda coming out on top.
Van Buren misses the body punch
enabling Garuda to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Buren lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Van Buren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Buren is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Garuda rather than just go for the knockout.
Van Buren misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garuda lands a head shot.
Garuda lands a front kick.
Van Buren lands a nice looking body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Buren misses the shot to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Garuda might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T1##CL#
Garuda has Van Buren up against the cage in a clinch.
Van Buren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garuda blocks a body shot from Van Buren.
Van Buren has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Van Buren stalling against the cage.
Garuda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Buren tries to stall but Garuda uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Garuda digs a right hand into Van Buren's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Van Buren's gas tank.
Garuda lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Garuda scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Garuda lands with a light punch inside.
Van Buren is breathing heavily.
Garuda pushes Van Buren back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Buren throws a punch but it's blocked by Garuda.
Garuda pushes Van Buren back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Garuda makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Garuda lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Garuda can't find room to land a body shot as Van Buren controls the action.
Van Buren is trying to push Garuda away but Garuda has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2##BC#
Garuda breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Joost Van Buren 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!
Garuda's corner calls for a 1-2. Garuda obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Garuda checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Van Buren throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Garuda counters with a nice right hand that sends Van Buren toppling to the canvas! Van Buren scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Garuda finish him?!#ROC#Van Buren is rocked!
Garuda lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mantak Garuda!
Mantak Garuda decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 842 Bathory vs. Egyptian 2
Date: Oct 17, 2021

#R1#
Al Din displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garuda throws out the jab.
Al Din takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Al Din now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Garuda cracks Al Din with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#It looks like Badr Al Din has been cut.
Garuda has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Al Din chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Garuda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al Din 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.
Garuda loads up on a big right hand but Al Din slips the punch.
Al Din counters with a body kick.
Al Din defending well as Garuda loads up on a big left hand.
Al Din throws a half hearted mid kick.
Garuda half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Al Din tenderised Garuda's leg. Garuda is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mantak Garuda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters circling a little - Al Din finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Garuda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Din sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Garuda ducks right into an uppercut from Al Din. #CUT2#It looks like Mantak Garuda has been cut.
Garuda checks a leg kick nicely.
Al Din throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Al Din throws the left hand but Garuda avoids the punch easily.
Al Din throws a push kick but Garuda slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Garuda was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Al Din.
Garuda jabs Al Din to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Garuda misses with a hook.
Al Din throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Garuda throws a big shot that misses.
Al Din looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T2#
Al Din misses with a body kick.
Garuda jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Al Din takes one to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Garuda.
Al Din looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Garuda scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garuda throws a looping overhand right but Al Din ducks down to avoid it.
Al Din takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A nice leg kick from Garuda, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good standup being displayed there by Al Din as he connects with a hook.
Garuda throws a leg kick that is checked
and Al Din counters with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Garuda throws a body kick that misses
and Al Din counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Garuda misses with a hook
and Al Din counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Garuda is breathing heavily.
A jab lands there for Al Din.
Al Din pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Al Din throws a body punch but Garuda moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Al Din.#CUT2#Mantak Garuda's cut is getting worse.
Garuda throws a front kick aimed at Al Din's knee but Al Din avoids it well.
Garuda walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Al Din explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Both fighters circling a little - Garuda finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T4#
No joy there for Al Din, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Din throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Din lands a nice looking kick to the body. Garuda takes a step back to recover.
Garuda takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Garuda blocks a jab.
Garuda staying out of range there.
Garuda takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Garuda takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Garuda misses with a left hand
and Al Din counters with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Badr Al Din dominated that 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.#R2#
Al Din tests Garuda's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Al Din throws a low kick but Garuda avoids it.
Garuda scoring well with a low kick there.
Garuda swings widly with a right hand #KD2#
and Al Din counters with a crisp one two that drops Garuda! Al Din thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Garuda to his feet! Garuda is in big trouble!#ROC2#Garuda is rocked!
Al Din slips a straight right by Garuda.
A countering left hand to the body from Al Din misses.
Oh Garuda is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Garuda misses with a kick to the body.
Garuda backing away here, and Al Din unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Garuda throws a hook but Al Din blocks it.
Garuda seems to have got his legs back now.
Garuda ducks into an uppercut from Al Din and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Badr Al Din!
A relieved looking Badr Al Din 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: SYN 830 Krison vs. Duranto III
Date: Sep 05, 2021

#R1#
Garuda looks for the body kick but Slayin saw that one coming.
Slayin tries to land a leg kick but Garuda saw it coming and moves away.
Garuda lands with a right hand.
Slayin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Slayin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Garuda - the referee stops the clock and Slayin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Garuda. Slayin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Garuda slips under a jab from Slayin.
Garuda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slayin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garuda lands with a thumping leg kick.
Garuda with a nice calf kick.
Garuda swings for the body but Slayin moves out of range.
Garuda lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Slayin at a distance. #T1#
Slayin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Slayin backs away, Garuda returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Slayin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#It looks like Rhymin Slayin has been cut.
Slayin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Garuda counters with a slapping leg kick.
Garuda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Slayin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Garuda.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Garuda lands a shot to the body.
Slayin looks winded!
Garuda scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Garuda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slayin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Garuda manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Slayin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Garuda is able to avoid easily.#T2#
Garuda lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Slayin needs to keep his hands up - Garuda had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garuda takes a swing at Slayin's ribcage but misses.
Garuda moves out of range as Slayin strikes.
Slayin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garuda paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Slayin throws a sloppy head kick and Garuda moves out of range easily.
Garuda tries to work over Slayin's front leg with a kick but Slayin checks it.
Slayin misses with the body kick
and Garuda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donk. Garuda catches Slayin right on the button with a cross.
Garuda throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
Garuda looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Slayin moves away from the strike by Garuda.
Garuda blocks a head kick by Slayin.
Garuda throws a body punch but Slayin moves out of range.
Garuda throws a poor cross that misses
and Slayin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Garuda thinking.
Garuda lands with a kick to the ribs. #CL#
Garuda takes the fight into the clinch.
Slayin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garuda misses with some punches.
Slayin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Slayin scores with a shoulder strike.
Garuda misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Garuda misses with a punch on the inside.
Slayin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT2#It looks like Mantak Garuda has been cut.
Slayin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Slayin tries to throw a body punch but Garuda avoids it by throwing Slayin back against the cage.
Slayin misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garuda avoids the elbow strike from Slayin, against the cage.
Slayin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Garuda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Slayin prevents a body shot from Garuda.
Slayin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Garuda tries a body shot but Slayin blocks it. #BC2#
Slayin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Garuda lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Garuda swings widly with a right hand
and Slayin counters with a body kick.
Slayin thumps Garuda with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mantak Garuda dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Slayin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A head kick misses from Slayin.
Garuda lands with a hook. Slayin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Slayin tries to clinch up.
Garuda is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Slayin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Garuda was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Garuda pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Slayin clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garuda misses with a punch to the body.
Slayin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Garuda seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Slayin can turn it around.
Slayin tries a knee to the head but Garuda blocks it.
Slayin lands a right hand.
Garuda has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slayin.
Slayin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A left hand lands to the body for Garuda.
Slayin is breathing heavily.#T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Garuda.
Garuda tries to work over Slayin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Garuda.
Garuda lands a nice uppercut.
Garuda is working Slayin over against the cage.
Garuda digs a right hand underneath Slayin's ribcage. Slayin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Garuda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garuda lands with a right to the head.
Garuda lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Slayin.
Slayin takes a shot to the head.
Garuda can't find room to land a body shot as Slayin controls the action.
Garuda tries to throw a body punch but Slayin avoids it by throwing Garuda back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Garuda.
Garuda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slayin can do to turn this around?
Garuda misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garuda lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left hand lands to the body for Garuda.
Garuda tries to work over Slayin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Garuda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Garuda lands a jab to the head.
Mantak Garuda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garuda digs a good hook to Slayin's body. #T2#
A thudding body kick lands there by Garuda!
Slayin defending well as Garuda loads up on a big left hand.
Garuda moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSlayin.
Mantak Garuda is winning the standup battle so far.
Garuda paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Garuda with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Garuda chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Slayin can pounce on him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Garuda.
Slayin misses with a looping left.
Garuda thinks about countering with a body kick.
A low kick from Slayin is predictable there
and Garuda counters with a nice body shot.
Slayin takes a jab right on the kisser. #T3#
Slayin misses with a jab to the body
and Garuda counters with a low kick, right behind Slayin 's knee.
Garuda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slayin.
Garuda throws a quick counter kick to the body but Slayin avoids it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Garuda.
Slayin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A chopping leg kick lands by Garuda.
Garuda lands with a shot to the body.
Slayin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Slayin there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
Slayin has managed to clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Garuda. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slayin.
Slayin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garuda lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Slayin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Garuda.
Garuda lands a left hand.
Garuda lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Garuda.
Garuda throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Slayins head.
Mantak Garuda has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Garuda cracks Slayin with a nice body shot.
Garuda lands a shoulder strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Garuda - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Garuda gets through Slayin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Garuda lands a shot to the body.
Garuda lands a hook that snaps the head of Slayin backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garuda gets through Slayin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#Slayin is rocked!
Garuda lands with a short shot to the head.
Slayin is still on wobbly legs! Can Garuda finish him?
Garuda lands a right hand that snaps the head of Slayin backwards.
Garuda lands a big right hand that drops Slayin! The killer instinct kicks in and Garuda finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Garuda!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mantak Garuda!
Mantak Garuda decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 823 Garuda vs. Po
Date: Aug 14, 2021

#R1#
Po chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Garuda can pounce on him.
Garuda throws a low kick, looking for Po's leg but Po calmly moves out of range.
Po moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Po looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
Po forces Garuda back against the cage and clinches.
Po lands a hook that snaps the head of Garuda backwards.
Garuda misses with some punches.
Po stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Garuda.
Garuda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garuda lands a body punch.
Po softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Garuda misses with a punch to the body.
Po makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Po lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garuda lands a hook to the side of the head.
Garuda tries to throw a body punch but Po avoids it by throwing Garuda back against the cage.
Po tries a body shot but Garuda blocks it.
Garuda tries a body shot but Po blocks it.
Po lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Garuda lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Po throws a head punch that misses.
Garuda tries to throw a body punch but Po avoids it by throwing Garuda back against the cage. #T1#
Good body shot from Po.
Garuda is breathing heavily.
Po fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Garuda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Garuda misses with the head strike.
Po blocks a body shot from Garuda.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Po.
Po throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Garudas head.
Po pushes Garuda back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Garuda throws a head punch that misses.
Garuda tries to work over Po's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Po tries to throw a body punch but Garuda avoids it by throwing Po back against the cage.
Po blocks a body shot from Garuda.
Po misses with a hook to the ribs.
Po working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Po misses with a body punch.
Po tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garuda tries to throw a body punch but Po avoids it by throwing Garuda back against the cage. #BC2#
Po breaks from the clinch.
Po tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garuda was well out of range. Poor timing from Po.
Po throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garuda throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Po slips a straight right by Garuda.
Some bone on bone action there as Po checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Garuda throws a hook but Po avoids it easily.
Garuda throws a lazy right hand but Po sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Po thinks about the counter body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Po works the jab nicely.#CUT2#It looks like Mantak Garuda has been cut.
A big right from Garuda misses.
Garuda blocks a jab.
Po lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Garuda moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Po slips under a jab.
Po replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Garuda blocks it well.
Po slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Garuda throws a quick inside leg kick.
Garuda 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. #T3#
Jab, jab by Garuda - just one landing.
Garuda scores with a crisp jab that stopped Po in his tracks. #CL#
Garuda moves into the clinch successfully.
Garuda lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Po misses with a body punch.
Po misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Garuda scores with a nice short uppercut.
Po tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garuda's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Po fails to land.
Po tries a body shot but Garuda blocks it.
Po working aggressively here.
Po digs a right hand into Garuda's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Garuda's gas tank.
Garuda prevents a body shot from Po.
A nice right hand lands inside from Garuda.
A head punch on the inside from Po fails to land.
Garuda tries to throw a body punch but Po avoids it by throwing Garuda back against the cage.
Garuda lands a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Po lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Garuda backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Po. #T4#
Po prevents a body shot from Garuda.
Garuda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Garuda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Po.
Garuda blocks a body shot from Po.
Po lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Garuda backwards.
Po prevents a body shot from Garuda.
Po misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Po lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Garuda blocking some punches.
Po lands a shoulder strike.
Garuda throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Po breaks from the clinch.
Garuda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Po was well out of range. Poor timing from Garuda.
Po throws a fast counter high kick but Garuda manages to duck under it in time.
Po scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garuda swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Garuda misses with a body kick.
Po misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tong Po dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mantak Garuda's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Po misses with a hook. Garuda ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Garuda wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Po throws a nice outside leg kick.
Garuda lands a nice shot that snaps Po's head back.
Garuda scores with a nice body kick.
Po moves out of range of the strikes.
Garuda misses with an uppercut. Po saw that one coming.
Garuda with the inside leg kick.
Garuda misses with a kick to the body
enabling Po to counter with a crisp jab.
Po throws a lazy right hand but Garuda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A quick step to the side and Garuda tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mantak Garuda is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garuda with a jab.
Po takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Po walks into a left hand.
Garuda connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Garuda fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Po.
Po lands a glancing blow to the side of Garuda's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Po misses the target.
Garuda ducks right into an uppercut from Po. #CUT2#Mantak Garuda's cut is getting worse.
Po throws a good cross that connects.
Mantak Garuda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by Garuda.
Po bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Po swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Garuda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Po takes one to the chin there.
A nice combination there by Garuda.
Po blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Po on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garuda looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2#
Garuda thuds his shin into the meat of Po's side.
Po moves out of range as Garuda strikes.
Po misses with a jab, cross combination.
Po takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Garuda looks to land a left hand but Po moved out of range nicely.
Garuda lands a nice hook to Po's body. Po takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Po throws a half hearted mid kick.
Garuda keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Garuda throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Garuda swings widly with a right hand
and Po cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Po looks to score with a jab to the body but Garuda is just out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Garuda.
Po ducks under a wild hook from Garuda.
Po's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Garuda misses with a hook #KD2#
and Po counters with a crisp one two that drops Garuda! Po thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Garuda to his feet! Garuda is in big trouble!#ROC2#Garuda is rocked!
Garuda jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Oh Garuda is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Garuda throws a push kick but Po slaps the foot to one side.
Po swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Garuda misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Po counters with a nice right hand that sends Garuda toppling to the canvas! Garuda scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Po finish him?!#CUT2#Mantak Garuda's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Garuda.
Garuda takes a swing at Po's ribcage but misses.
Po is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Po drops Garuda with a straight right hand, right on the button! Po follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tong Po!
Tong Po thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SYN 816 Whymer vs. Garuda III
Date: Jul 18, 2021

#R1#
Garuda cracks Whymer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Whymer throws a body shot but no joy.
Garuda throws a poor cross that misses
and Whymer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Whymer moves out of range as Garuda strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Whymer.
Garuda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Whymer checks a leg kick.
We've been informed that Garuda 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.
Garuda tried to score with a low kick but Whymer checks it.
Whymer misses with a series of wild punches.
Whymer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Garuda has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Garuda there as he acknowledges the shot.
Whymer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Whymer misses with a series of wild punches.
Whymer motions for Garuda to come forward. Whymer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Garuda blocks the body kick.
Garuda misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garuda moves out of range of the body kick from Whymer. #T1#
Garuda scores with a nice strike.
Whymer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Garuda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Whymer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Garuda takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Whymer looks to land a right hand but Garuda moved out of range.
Whymer moves out of range of the body kick from Garuda.
It looked like Whymer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Whymer throws a sloppy head kick and Garuda moves out of range easily.
Garuda stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Whymer.
Garuda lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Whymer throws a big shot that misses.
Garuda moves forwards but Whymer connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#It looks like Mantak Garuda has been cut.
Garuda looks to throw the jab but Whymer is out of range.
Garuda lands with a hook. Whymer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Garuda.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whymer cracks Garuda with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Whymer misses with a body kick.
Whymer sets himself, and Garuda steps forward looking for the clinch! Whymer avoids it this time.
Whymer defending well as Garuda loads up on a big left hand.
Whymer scores with a shot to the body.
Whymer throws a push kick but Garuda slaps the foot to one side.
Whymer sets himself, and Garuda steps forward looking for the clinch! Whymer avoids it this time.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Whymer - that will leave a mark!
Whymer throws a series of punches but Garuda avoids them all with ease.
Some wild striking there from Whymer.
Garuda steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A low kick lands for Whymer.
Whymer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Whymer throws a shot from downtown. Garuda moves away and avoids it.
Garuda digs a good body shot into Whymer's ribs.
Whymer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Garuda.
Garuda throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Whymer sizes up Garuda with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Garuda jabs Whymer right on the nose. Whymer blinks but takes it well.
A bone on bone clash there as Whymer blocks the leg kick.
Garuda fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Whymer misses with a low kick.
Garuda has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Whymer finds it's way round the side to connect with Garuda's head.
Garuda takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Whymer cracks Garuda with a good jab.
Whymer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Garuda lands with a hook. Whymer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Garuda misses with a leg kick
and Whymer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Whymer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Garuda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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!
Whymer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garuda.
Garuda walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Whymer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Garuda throws a jab when Whymer was well out of range.
A nice leg kick from Garuda, right into the meat of the thigh.
A thudding body kick lands there by Whymer! #T4#
A lazy left from Whymer finds it's target.
Whymer throws a body punch but Garuda moves out of range.
Nice shot by Whymer.
A low kick from Garuda misses
and Whymer counters with a body kick.
Whymer misses with a wild body shot.
Garuda pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Whymer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Garuda moves out of range of the strikes.
Whymer looks for the body kick but Garuda saw that one coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Whymer.
Whymer throws a hook but Garuda avoids it easily.
Garuda misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whymer misses with a body shot.
Whymer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Garuda has time to react.
Garuda lands a slapping body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Just Whymer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mantak Garuda's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Whymer.
Whymer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
It looks like Whymer has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Crunch! Garuda slams his shin into Whymer's torso.
Garuda looks to score with a jab to the body but Whymer is just out of range.
A clash of legs there as Whymer blocks the low kick.
Garuda tries to land a front kick but Whymer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mantak Garuda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garuda scores with a push kick.
Whymer misses with a straight left.
Whymer throws the left hand but Garuda avoids the punch easily.
Garuda lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Whymer at a distance.
Whymer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garuda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whymer slips a straight right by Garuda.
Garuda loads up on a big right hand but Whymer slips the punch.
Whymer went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Whymer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Whymer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Garuda looks to land a body kick but Whymer moved away.
Garuda throws a wild body kick that Whymer sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Garuda checks the leg kick.
Whymer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garuda can do to turn this around?
Garuda smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Whymer looks to score with a jab to the body but Garuda is just out of range.
Garuda checks a low kick from Whymer.
Whymer throws a body kick that misses.
Whymer avoids a kick to the body.
Whymer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Garuda with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Whymer to score with a decent uppercut.
Whymer scores with a hook to the body. Garuda takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Garuda misses with a hook to the body
and Whymer counters with a stiff right hand.
Garuda has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Whymer.
Garuda scores with a crisp jab that stopped Whymer in his tracks.
Garuda tries to land a body kick
and Whymer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Garuda avoids the body shot from Whymer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garuda avoids a kick to the body. #T2#
Some wild striking there from Whymer.
Whymer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Whymer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Whymer throws a leg kick but Garuda checks it.
Garuda scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Whymer looks to land a body kick but Garuda moved away.
Garuda lands with a nice body kick.
Garuda looks to score with a jab to the body but Whymer is just out of range.
Whymer tried to counter with a leg kick but Garuda avoided it.
Whymer misses with a hook
and Garuda cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A low kick lands for Garuda.
Whymer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garuda was well out of range. Poor timing from Whymer.
Whymer throws a body shot but no joy.
Garuda looks for the body kick but Whymer saw that one coming.
Whymer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice side step and Garuda releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
Whymer lands with a nice body kick.
Garuda on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Garuda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Garuda throws a nice inside leg kick.
Whymer with the inside leg kick.
Whymer avoids a kick to the body.
Garuda throws a leg kick but Whymer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Whymer throws a right hand that Garuda ducks under and follows up with a left that Garuda also avoids with ease.
Garuda throws a lazy body kick
and Whymer counters with a right hand to the body.
Garuda sizes up Whymer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Garuda throws a jab but it's blocked by Whymer.
Whymer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Garuda is out of range.
Garuda checks a leg kick.
Whymer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Whymer misses with a hook.#T4#
Garuda ducks right into an uppercut from Whymer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whymer tried to score with a low kick but Garuda checks it.
A low kick from Garuda misses
and Whymer counters with a stiff right hand.
Garuda has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Whymer.
Garuda pushes Whymer away with a front kick.
Garuda with a jab.
Whymer tries to land a front kick but Garuda steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A solid body kick from Garuda.
Whymer tries to move into range but Garuda moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Whymer drops his hands momentarily and Garuda takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Garuda connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Garuda misses with a low kick.
Garuda is looking to score with low kicks.
Garuda takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Garuda throws a body punch but Whymer moves out of range.
Whymer is looking to counter punch.
Whymer looks to score with a jab to the body but Garuda is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Just Whymer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mantak Garuda'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.#R3#
Whymer cracks a nice hook into Garuda's ribs.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Garuda might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Whymer has got the better of the exchanges.
Garuda slips a straight right by Whymer.
Whymer checks a leg kick.
Just Whymer is winning the standup battle so far.
Garuda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garuda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Whymer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Garuda misses with a kick to the body
and Whymer counters with a slapping leg kick.
Garuda throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Whymer counters with a nice body kick.
Whymer misses with a hook. Garuda ducked under it nicely.
Garuda with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Whymer checks a low kick from Garuda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garuda misses with a kick to the body
and Whymer makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Garuda really felt that one!
Garuda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Garuda misses with a low kick as Whymer jumps back.
Whymer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Whymer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Garuda takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
A punch lands to the side of Garuda 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Garuda misses with an attempted mid kick.
Garuda moves out of range of the body kick.
Garuda looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#That has opened up Mantak Garuda's cut even more.
Nice defenses there by Whymer.
Whymer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garuda.
Whymer throws a sloppy body shot
and Garuda counters with a leg kick.
Garuda sizes up Whymer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Whymer sizes up Garuda with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Garuda lands with a nice body punch.
Whymer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Garuda.
Garuda walks forward, straight into a front kick from Whymer.
Garuda misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garuda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Garuda avoids the body shot from Whymer. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Whymer misses the target.
Garuda has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Garuda misses with a looping right.
Garuda misses with a hook. Whymer ducked under it nicely.
Whymer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Garuda.
Garuda swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Whymer.
Whymer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Whymer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Whymer throws a looping overhand right but Garuda ducks down to avoid it.
Garuda comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Garuda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whymer moves away.
Whymer looks to throw the jab but Garuda is out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Garuda checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Whymer thumps Garuda with a low kick.
Whymer lands a head shot.
Whymer slips a jab from Garuda.#T3#
Garuda avoids the head kick by Whymer.
A shot to the liver by Whymer. Beautiful body shot.
Whymer misses with a body kick.
Whymer throws a leg kick but Garuda sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Whymer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A swing and a miss from Garuda.
Garuda pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Garuda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Whymer.
Whymer appears to be looking for a big counter.
A combination from Whymer does no damage.
Garuda looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Garuda wants to clinch up but Whymer keeps it at a distance.
Garuda lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Whymer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Garuda on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Garuda misses with a looping right.
Garuda catches Whymer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
Whymer defending well as Garuda loads up on a big left hand.
Whymer misses with a body shot.
Whymer throws a push kick but Garuda slaps the foot to one side.
Garuda moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Garuda throws a front kick aimed at Whymer's knee but Whymer avoids it well.
Garuda throws a front kick that sends Whymer stumbling back into the cage.
Garuda's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garuda misses with a low kick as Whymer jumps back.
Garuda throws a low kick, looking for Whymer's leg but Whymer calmly moves out of range.
Whymer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Garuda throws a low kick but Whymer avoids it.
A low kick from Garuda misses
and Whymer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Whymer jabs at Garuda's body.
Whymer blocks a leg kick.
Whymer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Just Whymer did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Mantak Garuda's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Garuda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garuda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Garuda blocks the body kick.
Garuda throws a leg kick
and Whymer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Whymer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Whymer misses with a low kick.
Whymer backing away here, and Garuda unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Garuda scores with a nice body kick.
Garuda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Whymer.
Whymer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Whymer throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whymer thuds his shin into the meat of Garuda's side.
A solid body kick from Whymer.
Whymer throws a hook but Garuda blocks it.
Whymer feints and then cracks Garuda's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Garuda down.
Garuda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Whymer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garuda.
Garuda takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Garuda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whymer.
Whymer throwing a counter right hand but Garuda manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Whymer.
Garuda moves out of range of the body kick from Whymer.
Whymer slips a jab from Garuda.
Whymer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Whymer blocks a jab.
Garuda clobbers Whymer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
An inside leg kick lands from Whymer.
Whymer misses the jab.
Garuda looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Garuda looks to throw the jab but Whymer is out of range.
Whymer went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Garuda moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
A big right from Garuda misses.
Garuda misses with the body kick
letting Whymer counter with a right hand.
Garuda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Whymer counters with a series of strikes. Garuda will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
Garuda checks the leg kick.
Whymer misses with a two punch combination.
Garuda cracks Whymer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Garuda with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Whymer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Garuda.
Whymer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garuda was well out of range. Poor timing from Whymer.
Nice cross by Whymer.
Whymer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Garuda looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Garuda misses with a low kick as Whymer jumps back.
Garuda throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Whymer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Garuda thinking.
Whymer with a hook.#T3#
Garuda pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Whymer throws a head kick but Garuda moves out of range.
Whymer missing with a left hand there. Garuda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Whymer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Whymer scores with a leg kick.
Garuda loads up on a big right hand but Whymer slips the punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Garuda.
Garuda tries to land a body kick
and Whymer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Whymer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garuda.
Garuda lands a head shot.
Garuda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It appears Whymer was looking to counter with a kick there.
Garuda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Whymer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garuda.
Whymer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
Whymer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Whymer scores with a nice strike.
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!
Whymer throws a sloppy head kick and Garuda moves out of range easily.
No joy there for Whymer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Garuda counters with a body kick.
Garuda misses with a body punch
and Whymer counters with a stiff right hand.
Garuda lands a nice leg kick that just misses Whymer's sensitive parts.
Good shot there by Garuda.
Whymer stuns Garuda with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Whymer wants to slow Garuda down by chopping away at his legs.
Garuda takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Garuda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Whymer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garuda moves away.
Garuda unleashes a big counter combination but Whymer bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Whymer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Garuda throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Just Whymer had his way with Mantak Garuda in that round.
The cut man is working on Mantak Garuda's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Garuda throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Whymer's head.
Whymer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Whymer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garuda with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Whymer throws a lazy body kick
and Garuda counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Whymer lands with a nice body kick.
Garuda motions for Whymer to come forward. Garuda throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Whymer scores with a body shot.
Crunch! Whymer slams his shin into Garuda's torso.
Garuda is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Garuda is looking to clinch.
Whymer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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!
Whymer looks to land a right hand but Garuda moved out of range.
Garuda takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Whymer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Garuda checks the leg kick.
Garuda throws out a counter right but Whymer avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Garuda is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Garuda looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Garuda getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Whymer thuds his right hand into Garuda's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Donk. Garuda catches Whymer right on the button with a cross.
Whymer connects with an inside leg kick.
Whymer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garuda was well out of range. Poor timing from Whymer.
Whymer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Whymer 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.
Whymer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Whymer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garuda.
Garuda throws a right hand that Whymer ducks under and follows up with a left that Whymer also avoids with ease.
Whymer looks to land a combination but Garuda avoids it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whymer connects with a right hand. Garuda shakes it off.
Mantak Garuda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Garuda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whymer.
Whymer misses with a hook. Garuda ducked under it nicely.
Whymer staying out of range there.
Garuda on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Whymer. Whymer obviously looking to wear him down.
Whymer misses with a body kick.
Garuda cracks Whymer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Whymer keeps the fight on the outside.
No joy there for Whymer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Garuda throws a low kick but Whymer avoids it.
Whymer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Garuda ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Garuda throws a jab when Whymer was well out of range.
Garuda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Whymer loads up on a big right hand but Garuda slips the punch.#T3#
Garuda bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Garuda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Whymer.
Garuda jabs Whymer right on the nose. Whymer blinks but takes it well.
Garuda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whymer.
Garuda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Whymer thinks about countering with a body kick.
Garuda throws a looping overhand right but Whymer ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Whymer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Garuda throws an overhand right that lands on Whymer's shoulder, as Whymer tries to avoid the shot.
Garuda throws a good cross that connects.
Whymer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Garuda walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Whymer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Whymer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Garuda scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Just Whymer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Whymer moves away from the strike by Garuda.
Garuda throws a push kick but Whymer slaps the foot to one side.
Whymer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Whymer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garuda misses with a leg kick.
Whymer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Garuda takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Garuda swings widly with a right hand
letting Whymer counter with a right hand.
Garuda takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Garuda moves away from the strike by Whymer.
Whymer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Garuda at a distance.
Garuda fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Whymer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Whymer lands a head shot.
Whymer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mantak Garuda.
Well Whymer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48

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

Event: SYN 812 Crosby vs. Girard
Date: Jul 04, 2021

#R1#
Garuda throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dionisy counters with a stiff right hand.
Dionisy misses with a looping right.
Garuda scores with a hook.
Garuda lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Garuda lands with a nice body punch.
Garuda explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Garuda throws a hook but Dionisy blocks it.
Garuda turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dionisy throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Garuda was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dionisy.
Garuda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dionisy.
Garuda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garuda quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A low kick from Dionisy is predictable there
and Garuda makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Garuda ducks under a wild hook from Dionisy.
Garuda tests Dionisy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Garuda closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Garuda lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dionisy blocking some punches.
Dionisy lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Garuda. #BC2#
Dionisy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Garuda has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Garuda turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dionisy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dionisy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dionisy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dionisy checks a leg kick.
Dionisy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Garuda dips to his left and cracks Dionisy with an uppercut!
Dionisy slips under a jab.
Garuda fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dionisy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A low kick from Garuda is predictable there
and Dionisy counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Mantak Garuda has been cut.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Garuda.
Garuda lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Garuda. That snapped Dionisy's head back.
Garuda loads up on a big right hand but Dionisy slips the punch.
Garuda backing away here, and Dionisy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dionisy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garuda.
Dionisy tries a quick counter leg kick but Garuda is wise to it.
Dionisy sizes up Garuda with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Garuda scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Garuda slips a jab from Dionisy.
Dionisy tries to land a leg kick but Garuda saw it coming and moves away.
Garuda bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dionisy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Garuda lands a leg kick that knocks Dionisy off balance momentarily.
Garuda cracks Dionisy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T3#
Dionisy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dionisy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Garuda connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Garuda throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dionisy throws out a loose jab but Garuda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garuda appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Garuda misses with a leg kick.
Garuda moves away from the strike by Dionisy.
Garuda is looking to score with low kicks.
Dionisy follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Garuda throws a leg kick but Dionisy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dionisy replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Garuda blocks it well.
Garuda lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dionisy throws a push kick but Garuda slaps the foot to one side.
Garuda lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dionisy at a distance.
Mantak Garuda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dionisy blocks a leg kick.
Garuda misses with a shot to the body
and Dionisy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Garuda's knee momentarily.#T4#
Dionisy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garuda.
Dionisy throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Garuda counters with a straight right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Dionisy finds it's way through Garuda's defenses.
Garuda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dionisy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Garuda lands a right hook to the body.
Garuda misses with a kick to the body
and Dionisy counters with a body kick.
Garuda lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A nice leg kick lands there from Garuda.
Garuda ducks under a wild hook from Dionisy.
Dionisy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garuda.
Dionisy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dionisy takes one to the chin there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mantak Garuda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mantak Garuda's cut.
That's time! Garuda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Dionisy with a jab.
Dionisy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dionisy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A big left from Garuda misses.
Garuda lands a nice shot that snaps Dionisy's head back.
Garuda connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dionisy avoids the body shot from Garuda.
Dionisy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garuda.
Dionisy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dionisy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Garuda. Garuda obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dionisy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Garuda.
Dionisy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garuda cracks Dionisy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dionisy blocks the body kick. #T1#
Garuda throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dionisy.
Garuda throws out a loose jab but Dionisy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garuda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dionisy was well out of range. Poor timing from Garuda.
Garuda throws a jab but it's blocked by Dionisy.
Garuda swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dionisy counters with a nice uppercut.
Dionisy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice body punch from Garuda.
Garuda wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Garuda misses with a left hand
and Dionisy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Garuda takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Garuda slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A head kick misses from Garuda.
Garuda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dionisy can do to turn this around?
Garuda scoring well with a low kick there. #T2#
Garuda lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garuda connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dionisy momentarily.
Garuda throws a poor cross that misses
and Dionisy counters with a stiff right hand.
Garuda throws a hook but Dionisy avoids it easily.
Dionisy misses with an uppercut. Garuda saw that one coming.
Dionisy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice body kick from Garuda.
Garuda throws a sloppy head kick
and Dionisy counters with a stiff right hand.
Dionisy lands a right hook to the body.
Mantak Garuda is winning the standup battle so far.
Garuda scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dionisy doesn't seem bothered though.
Garuda 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.
Dionisy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dionisy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T3#
Garuda throws a leg kick but Dionisy checks it.
Dionisy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dionisy blocks a jab.
Garuda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dionisy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Garuda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dionisy thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Garuda if he has to take too many more of those.
Garuda moves out of range of the strikes.
Garuda just misses with a punch to the body.
Garuda moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Garuda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dionisy misses with a looping left.
Garuda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dionisy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dionisy throws a low kick, looking for Garuda's leg but Garuda calmly moves out of range. #T4#
Garuda ducks under a wild hook from Dionisy.
A big right from Garuda misses.
Dionisy was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dionisy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Dionisy misses.
Dionisy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dionisy throws a leg kick
and Garuda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dionisy has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Garuda.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garuda scores with a nice body kick.
Garuda misses with a body kick.
Dionisy misses with a body kick.
Dionisy has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Garuda.
Garuda swings widly with a right hand
and Dionisy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A thudding body kick lands there by Garuda!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mantak Garuda dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mantak Garuda'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Garuda throws a low kick but Dionisy avoids it.
Dionisy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dionisy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Garuda scores with a kick to the body.
Garuda misses with a left hand
and Dionisy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Garuda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Garuda throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dionisy counters with a right hand to the body.
Garuda swings widly with a right hand
and Dionisy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Garuda lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dionisy's sensitive parts.
Dionisy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dionisy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Garuda scores with a leg kick.
Garuda connects with a body shot.
Garuda fakes the leg kick and cracks Dionisy in the body. #T1#
Garuda lands a jab.
Dionisy throws a low kick but Garuda avoids it.
Dionisy needs to keep his hands up - Garuda had a free shot at his head there.
Dionisy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Garuda misses with a lunging right hand
and Dionisy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Garuda throws a body kick that misses
and Dionisy counters with a low kick, right behind Garuda 's knee.
Garuda throws out a powerful jab.
Garuda throws a head kick but Dionisy moves out of range.
Dionisy takes one on the button.
Garuda just misses with a punch to the body.
Garuda lands with a straight right. Dionisy didn't see that one coming.
Dionisy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2#
Dionisy scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cerberus Dionisy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garuda chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dionisy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Garuda misses the shot to the body.
Garuda lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dionisy misses the jab.
Garuda looks for the body kick but Dionisy saw that one coming.
Dionisy with a nice calf kick.
Good work by Garuda as he checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Garuda misses the target.
Garuda lands a front kick.
Garuda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dionisy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Garuda's knee momentarily.
Garuda connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Dionisy connects with an inside leg kick.
Dionisy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dionisy throws a head kick but Garuda moves out of range.
Dionisy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Garuda moves away from the strike by Dionisy.
Garuda dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dionisy. That did some damage!
Garuda moves out of range of the strikes.
Garuda jabs at Dionisy's body.
Dionisy throws a lazy uppercut
and Garuda counters with an inside leg kick.
Dionisy takes one to the chin there.
Garuda keeps Dionisy at a distance using the push kick.
Dionisy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A bone on bone clash there as Garuda blocks the leg kick. #T4#
Garuda chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Garuda fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dionisy throws a wild body kick that Garuda sees coming a mile off.
Garuda throws a body shot but no joy.
Garuda throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dionisy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Garuda.
Jab by Garuda.
Garuda misses with a jab to the body
and Dionisy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Garuda takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dionisy lands a nice looking body kick.
Mantak Garuda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Garuda lands with a cross.
Dionisy ducks right into an uppercut from Garuda.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mantak Garuda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Garuda 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SYN 804 Neckbreaker vs. Mazzio
Date: Jun 12, 2021

#R1#
Garuda throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Garuda misses.
Tantor walks into a jab.
Garuda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tantor.
Garuda looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tantor drops his hands momentarily and Garuda takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Garuda 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.
Tantor's corner calls for a 1-2. Tantor obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tantor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tantor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garuda.
Tantor throws a body punch but Garuda moves out of range.
Tantor throws a poor cross that misses
and Garuda finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Tantor throws out a loose jab but Garuda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garuda slips under a jab from Tantor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tantor throws a head kick but Garuda moves out of range.
Tantor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tantor misses with a hook. Garuda ducked under it nicely.
A left lands for Garuda.
Tantor tries a low kick but Garuda avoids it.
Tantor throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Garuda walks into a left hand.
Garuda throws a lazy body kick
and Tantor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Garuda misses with a looping left.
Tantor swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tantor misses with a leg kick.
Garuda is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tantor with a body shot.
Tantor throws a body punch but Garuda moves out of range.
Garuda looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tantor throws a lazy right hand but Garuda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garuda connects with a single shot there.
Tantor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garuda.
Garuda misses with an uppercut.
Tantor misses the jab.
Tantor walks into a straight right hand from Garuda.
Tantor swats away the attempt to clinch by Garuda.
Tantor throws a body shot but no joy.
Tantor has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Garuda.
Garuda throws a jab when Tantor was well out of range.#T2#
Tantor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garuda is looking to clinch but Tantor is avoiding it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tantor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Garuda throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tantor counters with a nice kick to the body.
Tantor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tantor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tantor throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Garuda counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Garuda closes the distance and clinches.
Tantor blocks an uppercut.
Tantor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tantor misses with some punches.
Garuda swings wildly with an uppercut but Tantor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tantor throws a punch but it's blocked by Garuda.
Nice body punch from Garuda - that landed with a thud.
Garuda blocking some punches.
Garuda throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tantor lands with a right to the head.
Tantor swings wildly with an uppercut but Garuda uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Garuda lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tantor blocks an uppercut.
Tantor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Garuda.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garuda.
Tantor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Garuda misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garuda throws a punch but it's blocked by Tantor.
Tantor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tantor pushes Garuda back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tantor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garuda lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Tantor manages to break the clinch.
Tantor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garuda.
Garuda lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tantor's sensitive parts.
Tantor throws a body punch but Garuda moves out of range.
Garuda stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tantor.
Tantor misses with an uppercut.
Garuda steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Garuda misses with a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tantor misses with a body shot.
Garuda lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tantor's sensitive parts.
Garuda scores with a hook to the body. Tantor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tantor takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Garuda fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab from Tantor misses.
Tantor takes a swing at Garuda's ribcage but misses.
Tantor lands a nice shot that snaps Garuda's head back.
Tantor steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Garuda. That one must have hurt.
Tantor misses with a hook. Garuda ducked under it nicely.
Tantor closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tantor tries to score with a low kick but Garuda moves his leg out of the way.
Tantor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garuda.
Tantor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Garuda throws a right hand that misses
and Tantor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big right from Tantor misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mantak Garuda will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Tantor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Garuda can pounce on him.
A low kick lands for Garuda.
Tantor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garuda throws a big shot that misses.
Tantor throwing a counter right hand but Garuda manages to avoid it.
Tantor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tantor lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tantor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tantor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garuda.
Mantak Garuda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garuda thows a body kick. Tantor tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Garuda takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garuda. Tantor does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor throws a shot from downtown. Garuda moves away and avoids it.
Some bone on bone action there as Garuda checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mantak Garuda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garuda connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tantor's hands.
Garuda tries to work over Tantor's front leg with a kick but Tantor checks it.
Garuda darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Garuda misses with a looping right.
Jab, jab by Garuda - just one landing.
Tantor throws out a loose jab but Garuda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tantor throws a hook to the side of Garuda's head but Garuda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good leg kick by Garuda.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tantor - that will leave a mark!
Garuda cracks a nice hook into Tantor's ribs.
Garuda misses with an uppercut
and Tantor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Garuda is looking to slow Tantor down with leg kicks.
Tantor misses with a low kick.
Garuda throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tantor moves out of range of the body kick.
Tantor misses with a shot to the body
and Garuda counters with a low kick, right behind Tantor 's knee.
Garuda gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tantor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garuda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tantor.#T2#
Tantor attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Some bone on bone action there as Garuda checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Garuda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tantor will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Garuda throws a big shot that misses.
Tantor blocks a jab.
Tantor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Tantor misses.
Garuda avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Garuda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tantor.
Garuda goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Garuda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garuda chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tantor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Garuda misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Tantor misses the target.
Garuda walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
Tantor throws a front kick aimed at Garuda's knee but Garuda avoids it well.
Garuda dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tantor. That did some damage!
Garuda pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tantor is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Garuda misses with a body shot.
Garuda swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tantor counters with a stiff right hand.
Garuda checks a leg kick.
Tantor throws a jab when Garuda was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Garuda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A leg kick checked by Tantor.
Tantor misses with a lunging right hand
and Garuda counters with a nice body kick.
Tantor throws a shot from downtown. Garuda moves away and avoids it.
Garuda looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tantor checks a leg kick nicely.
Garuda misses with a wild body shot.
Garuda throws a low kick but Tantor moves out of range easily.
Garuda swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tantor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
A big right from Garuda misses.
Tantor pushes Garuda away with a front kick.
Garuda attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tantor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Garuda looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Garuda is looking to chop away at Tantor's legs.
Tantor lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garuda throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tantor moves out of range of the strikes.
Tantor misses with a lunging right hand
letting Garuda counter with a right hand.
Garuda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Garuda moves into the clinch successfully.
Tantor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tantor prevents a body shot from Garuda.
Garuda stalls.
A bit of stalling here from Garuda.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mantak Garuda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Garuda lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tantor at a distance.
Tantor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tantor swings for the body but Garuda moves out of range.
It seemed like Garuda was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tantor connects with a nice looking jab.
Garuda just misses with a punch to the body.
Tantor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garuda lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tantor misses with a hook
and Garuda counters with a straight right hand.
Tantor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garuda was well out of range. Poor timing from Tantor.
Tantor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tantor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Garuda throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tantor on the side of the head.
Garuda throws a half hearted mid kick.
Garuda throws a head kick but Tantor moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Tantor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garuda lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Tantor 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.
Decent striking displayed by Garuda there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tantor.
Garuda scores with a decent looking hook.
Tantor throws an overhand right that lands on Garuda's shoulder, as Garuda tries to avoid the shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Garuda.
Garuda misses with a body punch
and Tantor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Garuda takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Garuda has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tantor finds it's way round the side to connect with Garuda's head.
Tantor takes a swing at Garuda's ribcage but misses.
Garuda's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tantor under the eye.
Tantor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garuda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tantor was well out of range. Poor timing from Garuda.
Garuda scores with a jab to the head.
Tantor sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T2#
Garuda tries to clinch up.
Tantor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Garuda dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garuda throws a jab when Tantor was well out of range.
Tantor is looking to counter with a body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Garuda darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tantor misses with a low kick.
Garuda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tantor.
Garuda tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tantor is able to avoid easily.
Garuda missing with a left hand there. Tantor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Garuda pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little feinted left hand from Tantor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Garuda misses with a right hand
and Tantor makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Garuda really felt that one!
Garuda throws out a loose jab but Tantor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tantor is looking to score with low kicks.
Tantor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tantor jabs Garuda to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Garuda throws a leg kick but Tantor checks it.
Tantor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tantor appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tantor explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Garuda misses with the body kick
and Tantor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tantor misses with a body kick.
Tantor jabs at Garuda's body.
Tantor misses with a left hand
enabling Garuda to counter with a crisp jab.
Garuda throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tantor counters with an inside leg kick.
Garuda moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tantor looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tantor tried to score with a low kick but Garuda checks it.
Garuda doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tantor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garuda.
Tantor is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Tantor misses.
Garuda just misses with a punch to the body.
Garuda misses with a leg kick. #T4#
Garuda throws a big shot that misses.
Garuda scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tantor in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tantor connects with a nice looking jab.
Tantor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garuda.
Tantor just misses with a punch to the body.
Garuda misses the jab.
Garuda ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tantor takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Garuda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick from Tantor misses.
Garuda lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tantor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mantak Garuda is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Garuda goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And Tantor counters with a quick kick to the body but Garuda blocks it.
Papi Tantor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tantor takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Garuda throws the left hand but Tantor avoids the punch easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mantak Garuda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Garuda 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: SYN 798 Conor vs. Maluga 6
Date: May 16, 2021

#R1#
Garuda moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Garuda blocks a jab.
Lõhmus throws a right hand that Garuda ducks under and follows up with a left that Garuda also avoids with ease.
Garuda lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Garuda has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Garuda looks to land a left hand but Lõhmus moved out of range nicely.
Garuda moves out of range as Lõhmus strikes.
Garuda throwing a counter right hand but Lõhmus manages to avoid it.
Garuda misses with a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Garuda.
Garuda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lõhmus.
Garuda's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lõhmus under the eye.
Garuda cracks Lõhmus with an open hand slap.
Garuda feints and then cracks Lõhmus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lõhmus down.
Lõhmus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lõhmus with a nice calf kick.
Lõhmus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garuda.
Garuda fakes the leg kick and cracks Lõhmus in the body.
Garuda takes one on the button.
Lõhmus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Garuda is able to avoid easily.
Lõhmus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
Garuda tries to clinch but Lõhmus moves out of range.
Garuda doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Garuda throws a jab but it's blocked by Lõhmus.
Garuda closes the distance but Lõhmus moves to the side
and Lõhmus counters with a nice low kick that buckles Garuda's knee momentarily.
Garuda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Garuda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lõhmus counters with a nice low kick that buckles Garuda's knee momentarily.
Garuda with the inside leg kick.
Garuda ducks under a wild hook from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus lands with a nice body punch.
Lõhmus misses the shot to the body.
Lõhmus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garuda.
Lõhmus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Garuda is out of range and Lõhmus settles back down.
Lõhmus lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lõhmus swinging wildly here.
Garuda swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A low kick lands for Garuda. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garuda throws a body shot but no joy.
Garuda on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lõhmus. Lõhmus obviously looking to wear him down.
Lõhmus misses with a hook to the body
and Garuda counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lõhmus scores with a nice strike.
Lõhmus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Garuda lands a glancing blow to the side of Lõhmus's head.
Lõhmus throws a lazy right hand but Garuda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garuda misses with a low kick.
Garuda checks a low kick from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus is looking to chop away at Garuda's legs.
A big right from Garuda misses.
Lõhmus throws a jab when Garuda was well out of range.
Lõhmus with a nice calf kick.
Lõhmus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lõhmus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Garuda has time to react.
Garuda takes a swing at Lõhmus's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Garuda throws a leg kick but Lõhmus sees it coming and moves out of range.
Garuda is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lõhmus misses with a body kick.
Garuda quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Lõhmus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lõhmus 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.
Lõhmus slips a straight right by Garuda.
Garuda changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lõhmus. That's going to slow Garuda down.
Garuda is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Good standup being displayed there by Garuda as he connects with a hook.
Lõhmus is looking to chop away at Garuda's legs.
Lõhmus tries to score with a low kick but Garuda moves his leg out of the way.
Garuda scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
An inside leg kick lands from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Garuda lands a really nice looking cross but Lõhmus seems unphased.
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!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Garuda. #T4#
Garuda connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lõhmus's hands.
Lõhmus throws a lazy uppercut
and Garuda counters with a right hand to the body.
Garuda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lõhmus misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Garuda to counter with a crisp jab.
Garuda jabs at Lõhmus's body.
Garuda lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lõhmus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Garuda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lõhmus.
Garuda misses with a body shot.
Lõhmus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Garuda checks a low kick from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lõhmus blocks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lõhmus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A jab from Garuda misses.
A nice side step and Lõhmus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Garuda lands a jab.
Garuda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mantak Garuda dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Garuda throws a poor cross that misses
and Lõhmus counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Lõhmus tries to land a leg kick but Garuda saw it coming and moves away.
Garuda blocks a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lõhmus 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 Garuda has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Garuda and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lõhmus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lõhmus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garuda manages to avoid it.
Garuda moves out of range of the body kick.
Lõhmus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garuda.
Donk. Garuda catches Lõhmus right on the button with a cross.
Garuda moves away from the strike by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Garuda attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garuda throws a leg kick but Lõhmus sees it coming and moves out of range.
Garuda swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lõhmus counters with an inside leg kick.
Garuda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Garuda misses with an attempted mid kick.
Garuda is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Lõhmus sizes up Garuda with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mantak Garuda is winning the standup battle so far.
Lõhmus keeps Garuda at a distance using the push kick.
Lõhmus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Garuda in his tracks.
Lõhmus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lõhmus scoring well with a low kick there.
Lõhmus lands with a kick to the ribs.
Garuda moves out of range of the body kick from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus tries a head kick but it misses.
Garuda swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Garuda jabs Lõhmus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A clash of legs there as Lõhmus blocks the low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Garuda checks a leg kick.
Lõhmus misses with a leg kick.
Garuda is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lõhmus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Garuda with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lõhmus.
Garuda is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lõhmus.#T2#
Lõhmus slips under a jab from Garuda.
Lõhmus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab from Garuda misses.
Lõhmus throws out a leg kick but Garuda moves out of range and Lõhmus only half commits.
A big left from Garuda misses.
Garuda lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Garuda throws a lazy uppercut
and Lõhmus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Garuda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus throws a jab but it's blocked by Garuda.
A big left from Lõhmus misses.
Lõhmus connects with a single shot there.
Lõhmus throws a low kick but Garuda moves out of range easily.
Garuda gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lõhmus.
Garuda lands a front kick.
Nice body punch from Garuda.
Garuda throws a sloppy head kick and Lõhmus moves out of range easily.
A nice side step and Lõhmus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
Garuda misses with a body shot
and Lõhmus counters with a thumping low kick.
Garuda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garuda seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Garuda misses the jab.
Lõhmus defending well as Garuda loads up on a big left hand.
Garuda lands a lovely overhand right.
Lõhmus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garuda.
Lõhmus misses with a straight right.
Garuda misses with a jab to the body
and Lõhmus makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Garuda really felt that one!
A big right from Lõhmus misses.
Lõhmus checks a leg kick nicely.
Lõhmus walks into a stiff left hand from Garuda.
Garuda clobbers Lõhmus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lõhmus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garuda.
Garuda is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lõhmus.
Garuda shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Garuda lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Garuda misses with a body kick. #T4#
Garuda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lõhmus manages to avoid it.
Garuda throws a looping overhand right but Lõhmus ducks down to avoid it.
Garuda moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lõhmus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lõhmus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Garuda counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garuda with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Garuda loads up on a big right hand but Lõhmus slips the punch.
Garuda throws a low kick, looking for Lõhmus's leg but Lõhmus calmly moves out of range.
Garuda misses with a left hand
and Lõhmus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab from Lõhmus.
Good exchange - Lõhmus coming out on top.
Garuda throws a lazy right hand but Lõhmus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lõhmus moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garuda throws a solid leg kick but Lõhmus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Garuda.
Garuda misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joosep Lõhmus 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#
A right-left combo lands from Lõhmus.
Garuda lands a jab to the nose.
Lõhmus slips a straight right by Garuda.
Garuda misses with a hook. Lõhmus ducked under it nicely.
Lõhmus has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Lõhmus throws a looping overhand right but Garuda ducks down to avoid it.
Garuda jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Lõhmus misses with a low kick.
Garuda misses the shot to the body.
Lõhmus moves away from the strike by Garuda.
Lõhmus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lõhmus. Garuda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lõhmus moves out of range as Garuda throws a body kick.
Garuda showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lõhmus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garuda throws a leg kick that misses.
Lõhmus misses with a low kick.
Lõhmus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garuda was well out of range. Poor timing from Lõhmus.
As Lõhmus backs away, Garuda returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lõhmus lands with a kick to the ribs. #T1#
Garuda will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lõhmus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garuda was well out of range. Poor timing from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus blocks a jab.
Lõhmus throws a big shot that misses.
Garuda swings for the body but Lõhmus moves out of range.
Lõhmus moves out of range of the strikes.
Lõhmus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lõhmus pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Garuda rushes Lõhmus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Lõhmus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lõhmus misses with a low kick.
Garuda ducks right into an uppercut from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick that misses.
Garuda throws a body kick that misses.
A jab from Garuda misses.
Lõhmus throws a lazy right hand but Garuda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Lõhmus slips under a jab.
A jab from Lõhmus misses.
Garuda steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lõhmus. That one must have hurt.
Garuda will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lõhmus slips under a jab.
Garuda moves out of range as Lõhmus throws a body kick.
Lõhmus moves out of range as Garuda throws a body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garuda connects with a nice looking jab.
Garuda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Garuda misses with a kick to the body
and Lõhmus counters with a low kick, right behind Garuda 's knee.
Garuda scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lõhmus misses with a hook to the body
and Garuda counters with an outside leg kick.
Lõhmus moves out of range of the body kick from Garuda.
Garuda ducks under a wild hook from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus ducks under a wild hook from Garuda.
Garuda scores with a sloppy right hand. Lõhmus should have avoided that one. #T3#
Lõhmus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A good leg kick by Garuda.
Lõhmus throws out a loose jab but Garuda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lõhmus throws a hook but Garuda blocks it.
Garuda misses with a looping left.
Garuda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garuda throws a wild body kick that Lõhmus sees coming a mile off.
Garuda thumps Lõhmus with a low kick.
Garuda stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus throws a shot to the body.
Garuda thuds his right hand into Lõhmus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Garuda needs to keep his hands up - Lõhmus had a free shot at his head there.
Garuda tries to work over Lõhmus's front leg with a kick but Lõhmus checks it.
Lõhmus throws a body shot but no joy.
Garuda is looking to counter with a body kick.
Lõhmus misses with a hook. Garuda ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Lõhmus throws a body punch but Garuda moves out of range.
Lõhmus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lõhmus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lõhmus throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garuda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lõhmus.
Garuda misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Lõhmus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Garuda turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lõhmus misses with an uppercut
and Garuda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lõhmus misses with a hook.
Garuda scores with a nice right hand.
Garuda takes a swing at Lõhmus's ribcage but misses.
Lõhmus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Garuda checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Garuda scores with a leg kick.
Lõhmus avoids the body shot from Garuda.
Good exchange - Garuda coming out on top.
Garuda looks to land a right hand but Lõhmus moved out of range.
Garuda with a nice cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mantak Garuda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Garuda 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: SYN Supernova XI
Date: Apr 25, 2021

#R1#
Garuda gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Whymer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garuda manages to avoid it.
Garuda scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Whymer doesn't seem bothered though.
Whymer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Whymer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#It looks like Mantak Garuda has been cut.
Whymer connects with a body shot that sends Garuda's belly button to the back.
Whymer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Whymer moves forwards but Garuda connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Whymer misses with a body shot.
We've been informed that Garuda 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.
A low kick from Garuda is predictable there
and Whymer counters with a nice low kick that buckles Garuda's knee momentarily.
Whymer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Garuda. Garuda circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garuda tries to clinch but Whymer is having none of it.
Whymer is looking to slow Garuda down with leg kicks.
A jab from Garuda misses.
Whymer digs a good hook to Garuda's body.
Whymer tries a head kick but it misses.
Garuda flicks out a counter leg kick but Whymer steps away.#T1#
Garuda misses with a body shot.
Whymer scores with a hook.
Whymer throws an off balance right hand
and Garuda counters with a series of strikes. Whymer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Garuda takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Whymer just misses with a punch to the body.
Whymer scores with a hook to the body. Garuda takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Whymer scores with a kick to the midsection.
Garuda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Whymer takes a swing at Garuda's ribcage but misses.
Whymer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Garuda takes a step back to recover.
Whymer lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garuda drops his hands momentarily and Whymer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Whymer connects with a nice looking jab.
Whymer throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Garuda looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Whymer lands a lovely overhand right.
Garuda scores with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Whymer.
Garuda throws a jab but it's blocked by Whymer.
Whymer scores with a spinning back kick!
Whymer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Whymer lands a slapping body shot.
Garuda throws a leg kick
and Whymer counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
Whymer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A left lands for Whymer.
Whymer misses with a hook to the body
and Garuda counters with a nice kick to the body.
Garuda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whymer lands a two punch combo.
Whymer catches Garuda with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#That has opened up Mantak Garuda's cut even more.
Whymer connects with a body shot that sends Garuda's belly button to the back.
Whymer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garuda.
Whymer lands a body shot.
Garuda misses the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garuda throws an overhand right that lands on Whymer's shoulder, as Whymer tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Whymer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Whymer looks to score with a jab to the body but Garuda is just out of range.
Whymer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garuda walks forward, straight into a front kick from Whymer.
Crunch! Whymer slams his shin into Garuda's torso.
Garuda looks winded!
Whymer lands with an uppercut that bounces Garuda off the cage and back into range.
Whymer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Whymer scores with a spinning back kick!
A jab from Garuda misses.
Garuda takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whymer scores with a spinning back kick!
Whymer lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Whymer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Just Whymer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mantak Garuda's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Whymer.
Whymer connects with a body shot.
Just Whymer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garuda blocks the body kick.
Whymer misses the shot to the body.
Garuda looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Garuda might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Whymer has got the better of the exchanges.#KD#
Whymer lands a big head kick that sends Garuda tumbling to the mat! Whymer takes a step backwards and waves Garuda back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Garuda is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Mantak Garuda's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garuda throws a jab when Whymer was well out of range.
Garuda is still on wobbly legs! Can Whymer finish him?#KD#
Whymer sends Garuda crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Whymer is motioning to the referee to let Garuda up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Whymer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Whymer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Whymer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garuda can do to turn this around?
A nice inside leg kick there by Garuda. That's going to slow Whymer down.
Nice uppercut there from Whymer.#CUT#Mantak Garuda's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Whymer throws a pinpoint strike between Garuda's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Garuda crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Whymer scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Just Whymer!
Just Whymer retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Just Whymer made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Syn Whymer vs Mfer
Date: Mar 28, 2021

#R1#
Al Din throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Garuda looks for the body kick but Al Din saw that one coming.
Garuda misses with an uppercut
and Al Din counters with a low kick, right behind Garuda 's knee.
Garuda throws a low kick but it's checked well by Al Din.
Al Din thinks about countering with a body kick.
Mantak Garuda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Din fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garuda. Al Din does a little dance to reset his feet.
Al Din explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garuda misses with a hook. Al Din ducked under it nicely.
Good leg kick by Al Din.
Garuda looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Din is just out of range.#T1#
Garuda throws a nice inside leg kick.
Garuda on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Al Din. Al Din obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice straight punches there by Al Din. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Al Din.
Al Din swings away with a body shot that misses
and Garuda counters with a body kick.
Garuda misses with a right hand
and Al Din counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garuda lands a lovely overhand right.
A solid leg kick lands there for Garuda.
Garuda scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT2#It looks like Badr Al Din has been cut.#T2#
Al Din misses with an attempted mid kick.
Garuda connects with a solid leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Din fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garuda manages to avoid it.
Garuda connects with a single shot there.
Garuda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Din moves away.
Al Din scores with a crisp jab that stopped Garuda in his tracks.
Garuda 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.
Garuda throws an off balance right hand
letting Al Din counter with a right hand. #T3#
Al Din lands a jab to the head.
Garuda moves out of range as Al Din throws a body kick.
Al Din throws the kick towards the body but Garuda avoids it.
Garuda lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Al Din moves out of range as Garuda throws a body kick.
Garuda throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Al Din on the side of the head.
Garuda misses with a hook.
Garuda motions for Al Din to come forward. Garuda throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Al Din with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Al Din checks the leg kick nicely there.
Al Din misses with a body kick.
Garuda misses the shot to the body.
Garuda 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.
Al Din is looking to counter punch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Al Din!
Al Din ducks under a wild hook from Garuda.
And Al Din counters with a quick kick to the body but Garuda blocks it.
Garuda misses with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mantak Garuda will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Badr Al Din's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Al Din pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Garuda tries to counter by closing the distance.
Garuda lands with a kick to the ribs.
Garuda looks to land a right hand but Al Din moved out of range.
Al Din was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Garuda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Din.
An inside leg kick from Garuda misses.
Garuda throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Al Din wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garuda stuns Al Din with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Garuda scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
Garuda looks to throw a body kick
enabling Al Din to counter with a crisp jab.
Al Din looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Garuda misses with a lunging right hand
and Al Din counters with a left and a right that stings Garuda.
Garuda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Al Din quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Garuda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Din was well out of range. Poor timing from Garuda.
A big right from Al Din misses.
Garuda slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Garuda misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Al Din misses the target.#T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Garuda.
Al Din moves out of range of the body kick.
Garuda's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Al Din connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Garuda scrambles back to his feet.
Al Din throws a jab but it's blocked by Garuda.
Garuda lands a front kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Din misses with an uppercut. Garuda saw that one coming.
Garuda moves out of range of the body kick.
Garuda looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Garuda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Garuda misses the body punch
and Al Din counters with a straight right hand.
Good leg kick by Al Din.
Garuda misses with a low kick as Al Din jumps back.
Garuda throws a leg kick
and Al Din counters with a solid body kick.
Al Din bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Al Din throws a nice head kick! #CUT#It looks like Mantak Garuda has been cut.
Al Din misses with a body kick.
Al Din displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garuda throws out the jab. #T4#
Al Din scores with a jab to the body.
Al Din throws a leg kick
letting Garuda counter with a right hand.
Al Din lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Garuda just misses with a punch to the body.
Al Din has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Al Din there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garuda scores with the left hand. Al Din knows he should have avoided that one.
Garuda thows a leg kick but Al Din checks it
and Al Din counters with a straight right hand.
Al Din tries to score with a low kick but Garuda moves his leg out of the way.
Garuda only half commits to the counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mantak Garuda will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Garuda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Din sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Garuda misses with an uppercut. Al Din saw that one coming.
Garuda throws a body punch but Al Din moves out of range.
Al Din steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garuda.
Al Din jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Al Din needs to keep his hands up - Garuda had a free shot at his head there.
Garuda misses the body punch
and Al Din 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.
Garuda throws a sloppy body shot
and Garuda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garuda misses with a left hand
and Al Din cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Garuda lands with a hook. Al Din tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mantak Garuda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garuda throws a lazy body kick
and Al Din counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Din. Garuda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garuda ducks right into an uppercut from Al Din.
Al Din keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Garuda steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Al Din. That one must have hurt.
Al Din bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Al Din jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Al Din attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Badr Al Din has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Garuda throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Al Din counters with a straight right hand.
Garuda throws a hook but Al Din blocks it.
Al Din slips a straight right by Garuda.
Al Din looks to throw the jab but Garuda is out of range.
Garuda misses with an uppercut
and Al Din finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Al Din looks to land a body kick but Garuda moved away.
A countering left hand to the body from Garuda misses.
A low kick lands for Al Din.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Din scores with a leg kick. #T3#
Garuda misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A low kick from Garuda is predictable there
letting Al Din counter with a right hand.
Al Din throws a body kick that misses.
Al Din dips to his left and cracks Garuda with an uppercut!
Garuda scores with a jab.
Garuda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Din swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Garuda tries to clinch up.
Al Din is looking to counter with a body kick.#T4#
Garuda takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Garuda has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Al Din.
Nice body punch from Garuda.
Al Din throws a push kick but Garuda slaps the foot to one side.
Al Din misses with a straight left.
Al Din chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Garuda can pounce on him.
Garuda just misses with a punch to the body.
Al Din misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garuda.
Mantak Garuda is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Din uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Badr Al Din showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Garuda 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Syn Garuda vs Whymer
Date: Feb 20, 2021

#R1#
Whymer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Whymer swings away with a body shot that misses #KD#
and Garuda counters with a head kick that drops Whymer to the mat! Whymer scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Whymer jabs Garuda to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Whymer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Just Whymer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garuda lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Garuda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whymer.
Whymer sizes up Garuda with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT2#It looks like Mantak Garuda has been cut.
Garuda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Whymer defending well as Garuda loads up on a big left hand.
Whymer misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whymer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Garuda looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Garuda scores with a jab. Whymer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Garuda gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Garuda misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Whymer misses.
And Garuda counters with a quick kick to the body but Whymer blocks it.#T1#
Whymer throws a body kick that misses.
Whymer defending well as Garuda loads up on a big left hand.
Garuda throws a hook but Whymer blocks it.
Garuda gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Whymer.
Whymer tests Garuda's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Whymer keeps Garuda at a distance using the push kick.
Nice body kick from Whymer.
Garuda avoids the body shot from Whymer.
Garuda missing with a left hand there. Whymer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good leg kick by Garuda.
Garuda throws a looping overhand right but Whymer ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Whymer thows a body kick. Garuda tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Garuda wants to land a leg kick but Whymer is out of range.
Whymer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garuda takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Whymer throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Whymer misses with a series of wild punches.
Garuda misses with a body shot.
Whymer only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Whymer lands a nice shot to the body.
Garuda just misses with a punch to the body.
Garuda throws a lazy body kick
and Whymer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#Mantak Garuda's cut is getting worse.
Whymer tries to bum rush Garuda with a series of wild strikes but Garuda uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Whymer missing with a left hand there. Garuda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Garuda is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Whymer.#T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Whymer.
Whymer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garuda.
Garuda misses with a hook. Whymer ducked under it nicely.
Whymer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Garudas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A head kick misses from Whymer.
Whymer misses with a body kick.
Garuda misses with a straight right.
Garuda throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Garuda takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fighters circling - Whymer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Whymer with the inside leg kick.
Whymer stuns Garuda with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Whymer scores with a kick to the midsection.
A big right from Garuda misses.
A nice side step and Whymer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Garuda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whymer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whymer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Garuda avoids a punch combination nicely.
Whymer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Garuda looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Garuda on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Garuda crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Whymer - the referee stops the clock and Garuda gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Whymer. Garuda manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Garuda moves out of range as Whymer strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Just Whymer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mantak Garuda's cut.
That's time! Garuda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Whymer lets loose with a powerful body kick. Garuda will feel that in the morning.
Whymer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Garuda misses with a low kick as Whymer jumps back.
Whymer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Just Whymer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Whymer looks to throw a body kick
and Garuda counters with a stiff right hand.
Garuda throws an overhand right that lands on Whymer's shoulder, as Whymer tries to avoid the shot.
Garuda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Whymer.
Garuda takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garuda. Whymer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Whymer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garuda throws a right hand that misses
enabling Whymer to counter with a crisp jab.
Garuda misses with an uppercut. Whymer saw that one coming.
Garuda misses with a body kick.
Garuda swings widly with a right hand
and Whymer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Garuda will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T1#
Whymer misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Garuda on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Garuda.
Whymer misses with a low kick.
Garuda avoids the body shot from Whymer.
Garuda on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Whymer has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Whymer scores with a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Whymer.
Whymer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice body kick from Whymer.
Decent striking displayed by Whymer there.
Whymer sizes up Garuda with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Garuda on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Whymer. Whymer obviously looking to wear him down.
Garuda walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Whymer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T2#
Whymer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whymer moves away from the strike by Garuda.
Whymer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Garuda misses with a hook. Whymer ducked under it nicely.
Whymer throws a sloppy head kick and Garuda moves out of range easily.
Whymer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garuda.
Garuda with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Whymer to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#Mantak Garuda's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Garuda 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 fighters circle momentarily. Whymer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Garuda ducks right into an uppercut from Whymer.
Whymer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Whymer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T3#
Garuda buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Garuda has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Whymer.
Whymer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Whymer throws a hook but Garuda blocks it.
Whymer lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Whymer finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Crunch! Whymer slams his shin into Garuda's torso.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Whymer thows a leg kick but Garuda checks it
and Whymer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Whymer blocks the body kick.
Whymer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Whymer throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Garuda's head.
Whymer lands a really nice looking cross but Garuda seems unphased. #CUT2#Jeez, Mantak Garuda's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.#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!
Whymer connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Garuda! He's out on his feet! Whymer rushes in and drops Garuda with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Just Whymer!
Just Whymer is the new light heavyweight champion!
Just Whymer thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SYN 775 Garuda vs Magufuli 2
Date: Jan 23, 2021

#R1##KD#
Oooooh!!! Magufuli I V has knocked Garuda down with a huge combo! Magufuli I V steps away and waves a wobbly Garuda back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like Mantak Garuda has been cut.
Magufuli I V misses with an uppercut. Garuda saw that one coming.
Garuda only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Garuda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Magufuli I V cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Garuda avoids the body shot from Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V throws a looping overhand right but Garuda ducks down to avoid it.
Magufuli I V avoids the body shot from Garuda.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garuda throws a push kick but Magufuli I V slaps the foot to one side.
Magufuli I V seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Magufuli I V lands an overhand right.
A thudding body kick lands there by Garuda!
Magufuli I V walks into a jab.#T1#
Garuda misses with an uppercut.
Mantak Garuda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garuda just misses with a punch to the body.
Magufuli I V on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Garuda paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Garuda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magufuli I V throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Garuda counters with a stiff right hand.
Garuda misses the jab.
Garuda checks a low kick from Magufuli I V.
Garuda misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Garuda throws a lazy uppercut
and Garuda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#That has opened up Mantak Garuda's cut even more.
Garuda throws a chopping leg kick but Magufuli I V manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Magufuli I V swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Garuda motions for Magufuli I V to come forward. Garuda throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Garuda works Magufuli I V's body with a nice hook.
Magufuli I V throws a right hand that misses
and Garuda counters with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magufuli I V goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Garuda is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Garuda dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magufuli I V definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Garuda feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Magufuli I Vs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Magufuli I V misses with a hook
and Garuda counters with a nice low kick that buckles Magufuli I V's knee momentarily.#T3##CL2#
Garuda rushes Magufuli I V and presses him up against the cage.
Magufuli I V is looking to break free of the clinch but Garuda has double underhooks. #BC#
Magufuli I V pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Garuda misses.
Garuda lands a lovely overhand right.
Garuda throws a sloppy head kick
and Magufuli I V counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Magufuli I V checks a leg kick.
Magufuli I V misses with an uppercut
and Garuda finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Garuda lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T4#
Magufuli I V is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Magufuli I V fails to land with a series of punches.
Garuda looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Garuda throws a shot from downtown. Magufuli I V moves away and avoids it.
Magufuli I V takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garuda connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Magufuli I V looks up at the clock. Bad move! Garuda lands a right hand from hell, dropping Magufuli I V. Garuda pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mantak Garuda! Mantak Garuda retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Mantak Garuda, 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 769
Date: Jan 02, 2021

#R1#
Mfer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garuda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mfer misses with a looping right.
Garuda on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mfer 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.
Mfer misses with a left hand
and Garuda counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Garuda misses with a leg kick.
Mfer misses with an uppercut. Garuda saw that one coming.
Mfer cracks Garuda with an open hand slap.
Garuda is looking to land body kicks.
Garuda walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mfer.
Mfer throws a looping overhand right but Garuda ducks down to avoid it.
Garuda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Mfer darts in and clinches Garuda up against the cage.
Garuda can't find room to land a body shot as Mfer controls the action.
Garuda lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garuda is working Mfer over against the cage.
Mfer misses with a body punch. #T1#
Mfer lands an elbow inside that Garuda shrugs off. #CUT2#It looks like Mantak Garuda has been cut.
Garuda lands an uppercut.
Garuda swings wildly with an uppercut but Mfer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mfer gets through Garuda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mfer misses with the head strike.
Garuda works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Garuda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mfer blocks a body shot from Garuda.
Mfer blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Garuda.
Mfer working aggressively here.
Garuda lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mfer.
Garuda misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garuda is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mfer is keeping busy.
Mfer prevents a body shot from Garuda.
Mfer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Garuda scores with a shot to the side of Mfer's head.
Garuda misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garuda avoids the elbow strike from Mfer, against the cage. #T2#
Mfer blocks a body shot from Garuda.
Mfer lands an elbow that stopped Garuda in his tracks for a moment.
Garuda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garuda lands with a right to the head.
Mfer blocks an uppercut.
Mfer working aggressively here.
Mfer takes a shot to the head.
Garuda working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Garuda misses with a body punch.
Garuda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Garuda.
Mfer stalling.
Garuda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garuda blocks a body shot from Mfer.
Mfer lands a nice elbow.
Mfer blocking some punches.
Garuda lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mfer.
Garuda lands with a light punch inside.
Garuda scores with a hook to the body.
Mfer looks winded!
Garuda working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Garuda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Garuda blocks the body kick.
Mfer misses with a low kick.
Garuda throws a head kick but Mfer moves out of range.
A jab from Mfer misses.
Garuda swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mfer counters with a leg kick.
Garuda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mfer.
Mfer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Garuda feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Garuda misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Garuda.
Garuda fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mfer just manages to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Mfer blocks the leg kick.
Garuda's corner calls for a 1-2. Garuda obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mfer misses with a left hand
and Garuda counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mfer's knee momentarily.
Mfer 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.
Mfer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Garuda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Garuda connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mfer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Garuda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mfer.
Mfer tries to clinch there but Garuda circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mfer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mfer misses with a wild body shot.
Mfer cracks Garuda with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A low kick from Mfer misses
and Garuda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Garuda looks to land a left hand but Mfer moved out of range nicely.
Mfer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mfer lands with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice jab there from Mfer.
Mfer works the jab nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mantak Garuda will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mantak Garuda's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Garuda moves away from the strike by Mfer.
Mfer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mfer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Garuda connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mfer scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#It looks like Bull Mfer has been cut.
Mfer thumps Garuda with a low kick.
Mfer tries to clinch but Garuda moves out of range.
Garuda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mfer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mfer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mfer has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Garuda.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mfer.
Garuda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sloppy strikes from Mfer. Those never looked like landing.
Bull Mfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer connects with a leg kick.
A solid body kick from Garuda.
Mfer looks to clinch
and Mfer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mfer is breathing heavily.
Mfer looks to score with a jab to the body but Garuda is just out of range.
Mfer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Garuda checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T1#
Garuda throws a half hearted mid kick.
Garuda avoids the body shot from Mfer.
Mfer moves to clinch but Garuda breaks away
and Garuda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mfer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Garuda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mfer throws out the jab.
Garuda doesn't manage to clinch there - Mfer circles away.
Mfer throws a hook but Garuda blocks it.
Garuda looks to score with a jab to the body but Mfer is just out of range.
Garuda looks to throw the jab but Mfer is out of range.
Mfer throws a big shot that misses.
Mfer slips under a jab from Garuda.
Garuda misses with a body shot.
Mfer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Garuda manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Mfer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garuda manages to avoid it.
Garuda takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mfer swings widly with a right hand
and Garuda counters with a stiff right hand.
Garuda punishes Mfer's body with a nice straight punch.
Garuda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mfer tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Garuda cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mfer throws a jab when Garuda was well out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mfer 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.
Mfer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Garuda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mfer moves away.
Garuda fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Garuda avoids the body shot from Mfer.
Garuda misses with an attempted mid kick.
Some wild striking there from Mfer. #T3#
Mfer fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Garuda on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mfer looks to land a body kick but Garuda moved away.
Garuda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Garuda appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mfer throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Garuda counters with a crisp right hand that drops Mfer! Garuda lets Mfer back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Nice shot by Mfer.#KD#
Garuda cracks Mfer with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Garuda has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Mfer to stand back up!#ROC#Mfer is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mfer misses with a hook. Garuda ducked under it nicely.
Mfer is still on wobbly legs! Can Garuda finish him?
Garuda throws a sloppy head kick and Mfer moves out of range easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Mfer misses.
Mfer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mfer seems to have recovered his senses.
Garuda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mfer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garuda. Mfer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mfer feints a counter leg kick.
Mfer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T4##CL2#
Mfer moves into the clinch successfully.
Garuda scores with a shot to the side of Mfer's head.
Mfer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garuda lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mfer swings wildly with an uppercut but Garuda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Garuda as Mfer tries to tie him up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mfer seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Garuda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mfer can do to turn this around?
A nice right hand lands inside from Garuda.
Garuda misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Garuda fails to land.
Mfer swings wildly with an uppercut but Garuda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garuda tries to work over Mfer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Garuda.
Mfer lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garuda misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mfer cracks Garuda with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mantak Garuda dominated that second 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!#R3#
Mfer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Mfer. Beautiful body shot.
Mfer throws a sloppy head kick and Garuda moves out of range easily.
Garuda appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mantak Garuda is winning the standup battle so far.
Mfer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Garuda.
Mfer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mfer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garuda.
Mfer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mfer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Garuda counters with a body kick that stops Mfer in his tracks momentarily.
Garuda is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mfer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Garuda. Garuda obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garuda feints and then cracks Mfer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mfer down.
Garuda loads up on a big right hand but Mfer slips the punch.
Mfer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mfer misses with a right hand
and Garuda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garuda misses with a looping left.#T1#
Garuda slips under a jab from Mfer.
Garuda is looking to chop away at Mfer's legs.
Mfer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Garuda swats away the attempt to clinch by Mfer.
Garuda throws a counter high kick but Mfer was just alert enough to avoid it.
Garuda looks to land a body kick but Mfer moved away.
Mfer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garuda was well out of range. Poor timing from Mfer.
Mfer avoids the head kick by Garuda.
Mfer connects with a body shot that sends Garuda's belly button to the back.
Mfer misses with a hook.#CL2#
Mfer clinches up with Garuda and pushes him back against the cage.
Garuda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mfer lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mfer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Garuda misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Mfer.
Garuda throws a punch but it's blocked by Mfer.
Garuda lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mfer backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mfer throws a punch but it's blocked by Garuda.
Garuda lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mfer looking to stall.
Mfer misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Garuda.
Mfer tries to work over Garuda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garuda lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mfer backwards.
Garuda pushes Mfer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Garuda - that landed with a thud.
Mfer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A right handed body shot lands from Garuda.
Garuda lands a hook that snaps the head of Mfer backwards.
Garuda working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Garuda lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Garuda creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Garuda has Mfer pressed against the cage.
Mantak Garuda has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Garuda.
Garuda struggles to land a body shot inside as Mfer controls his hands.
Mfer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mfer prevents a body shot from Garuda.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mfer.
A short right from Garuda.
A nice right hand lands inside from Garuda.
Garuda lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Garuda tries to throw a body punch but Mfer avoids it by throwing Garuda back against the cage.
Garuda working aggressively here.
Mfer misses with a punch on the inside.
Mfer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mfer struggles to land a body shot inside as Garuda controls his hands.
Garuda has a couple of punches blocked by Mfer.
Mfer working aggressively here.
Mfer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garuda tries a body shot but Mfer blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Mfer fails to land. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Garuda.
Garuda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mfer's elbow.
Garuda works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Garuda fails to land.
Garuda lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Garuda.
Garuda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mfer blocks a body shot from Garuda.
Garuda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garuda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garuda blocking some punches.
Garuda gets through Mfer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Garuda lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Garuda lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mfer throws an elbow but misses.
Garuda lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mfer backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Mfer fails to land.
Garuda can't find room to land a body shot as Mfer controls the action.
Garuda throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mfers head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mantak Garuda clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Mfer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garuda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Garuda takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mfer misses with a leg kick.
Garuda scores with a leg kick.
Mfer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garuda.
A little feinted left hand from Garuda on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mfer misses with a looping left.
Garuda walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mfer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mfer connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garuda takes one to the chin there.
Garuda uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mfer has time to react.
Mfer blocks the body kick.
Mfer throws an overhand right that lands on Garuda's shoulder, as Garuda tries to avoid the shot.
Mfer throws a low kick but Garuda avoids it.
Garuda fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mfer just manages to avoid it.#T1#
Mfer throws a leg kick but Garuda moved away.
Mfer throws a jab when Garuda was well out of range.
Garuda walks into a jab.
Garuda swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Garuda shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mfer misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Garuda to counter with a crisp jab.
Mfer scores with a nice head shot.
Mfer misses with a hook. Garuda ducked under it nicely.
Garuda appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mfer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mfer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garuda throws out the jab.
Mfer looks to throw the jab but Garuda is out of range.
Garuda misses with a straight right.
Garuda missing with a left hand there. Mfer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Garuda walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mfer.
Mfer scores with a sloppy right hand. Garuda should have avoided that one.
Mfer scores with a jab to the head.
Garuda throws a hook but Mfer avoids it easily.
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!
Garuda on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Garuda wants to clinch.
Mfer moves out of range of the strikes.
Garuda stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mfer.
Mfer swings widly with a right hand
and Garuda counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mfer is looking to score with low kicks.#T3#
Mfer blocks a jab.
Mfer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mfer lunges at Garuda with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Garuda's hand.
Garuda goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Garuda slips a straight right by Mfer.
Mfer works Garuda's body with a nice hook.
Mfer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Garuda takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big right from Garuda misses.
It seemed like Mfer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Garuda takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mfer tries to work over Garuda's front leg with a kick but Garuda checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Garuda misses the target.
Garuda lands a nice shot to the body.
Garuda throws an overhand right that lands on Mfer's shoulder, as Mfer tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Garuda checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mfer tests Garuda's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mfer lands with a hook. Garuda tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mfer misses with a wild body shot.
A good leg kick by Mfer.
Mfer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mfer throws a hook but Garuda avoids it easily.
Mfer motions for Garuda to come forward. Mfer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Garuda looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Garuda avoids a kick to the body.
Mfer motions for Garuda to come forward. Mfer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Garuda goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bull Mfer dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Mfer tries to clinch
enabling Garuda to counter with a crisp jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Garuda blocks the leg kick.
Mfer throws a head kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mfer. That's going to slow Garuda down.
Mfer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Garuda lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Garuda throws a leg kick but Mfer sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garuda misses with a straight left.
Mfer replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Garuda blocks it well.
Garuda misses with a looping left.
Mfer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garuda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little feinted left hand from Garuda on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mfer gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Garuda counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Garuda chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mfer can pounce on him.
Garuda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mfer misses with a leg kick
and Garuda finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Mfer looks to throw the jab but Garuda is out of range.
Mfer misses with a left hand
and Mfer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garuda tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mfer throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Garuda counters with a nice right hand that sends Mfer toppling to the canvas! Mfer scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Garuda finish him?!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garuda slips a jab from Mfer.
Garuda is looking to counter with a body kick.
Mfer misses with a left hand
and Garuda scores with a counter punch that sends Mfer to the canvas! Garuda smells blood - he's punishing Mfer with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Mfer has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mantak Garuda!
Mantak Garuda retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Mantak Garuda thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Syn Birthday Bash LA
Date: Nov 30, 2020

#R1#
Garuda misses with a left hand
and Magufuli I V counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Mantak Garuda has been cut.
Magufuli I V looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Magufuli I V throws the left hand but Garuda avoids the punch easily.
Garuda throws out a counter right but Magufuli I V avoids it with no problem.
Magufuli I V throws a hook but Garuda avoids it easily.
Garuda turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Garuda misses the target.
Garuda misses with a hook. Magufuli I V ducked under it nicely.
Magufuli I V 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magufuli I V throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Garuda counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Magufuli I V moves out of range of the strikes.
Garuda attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
A head kick from Magufuli I V lands but Garuda takes it in his stride.
Magufuli I V tries to land a body kick
enabling Garuda to counter with a crisp jab.
Magufuli I V goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Magufuli I V misses with a body shot.
Garuda lands a nice looking body shot.
Magufuli I V tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garuda was well out of range. Poor timing from Magufuli I V.
Garuda swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good leg kick by Garuda.
Garuda takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Garuda 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.
Magufuli I V throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Garuda counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Magufuli I V uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garuda.
Garuda dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Magufuli I V has Garuda up against the cage in a clinch.
Garuda lands a hook that snaps the head of Magufuli I V backwards.
Magufuli I V swings wildly with an uppercut but Garuda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garuda swings wildly with an uppercut but Magufuli I V uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garuda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magufuli I V working aggressively here.
Garuda lands a body punch in the clinch.
Magufuli I V has a couple of punches blocked by Garuda.
Magufuli I V scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Magufuli I V blocking some punches.
Magufuli I V lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V tries to throw a body punch but Garuda avoids it by throwing Magufuli I V back against the cage. #T3#
Magufuli I V softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Garuda misses with some punches.
Magufuli I V pushes Garuda back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Garuda misses with some punches.
Magufuli I V misses with the head strike.
Garuda struggles to land a body shot inside as Magufuli I V controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magufuli I V.
Garuda prevents a body shot from Magufuli I V.
Garuda tries to work over Magufuli I V's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garuda.
Magufuli I V tries to work over Garuda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magufuli I V tries a body shot but Garuda blocks it.
Magufuli I V tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garuda's elbow.
A short uppercut from Garuda.
Magufuli I V tries a body shot but Garuda blocks it.
Garuda is working Magufuli I V over against the cage.
Garuda struggles to land a body shot inside as Magufuli I V controls his hands.
Magufuli I V misses with a punch on the inside.
Garuda has Magufuli I V pressed against the cage, preventing Magufuli I V from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Garuda lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from Garuda as the two fighters clinch.
Garuda struggles to land a body shot inside as Magufuli I V controls his hands. #T4#
Garuda blocks a body shot from Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V pushes Garuda back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Magufuli I V can't find room to land a body shot as Garuda controls the action.
Garuda misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garuda lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Magufuli I V lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Garuda backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Garuda.
Garuda lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Magufuli I V backwards.
Garuda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magufuli I V doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Garuda misses with a punch to the body.
Magufuli I V tries a body shot but Garuda blocks it.
Garuda lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V tries to throw a body punch but Garuda avoids it by throwing Magufuli I V back against the cage.
Magufuli I V prevents a body shot from Garuda.
Magufuli I V tries to throw a body punch but Garuda avoids it by throwing Magufuli I V back against the cage.
Garuda tries to throw a body punch but Magufuli I V avoids it by throwing Garuda back against the cage.
Garuda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magufuli I V working aggressively here.
Garuda lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Magufuli I V backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mantak Garuda will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mantak Garuda's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Magufuli I V moves to clinch but Garuda breaks away
and Garuda counters with a nice uppercut.
Mantak Garuda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garuda connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Garuda swings widly with a right hand
and Magufuli I V counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Garuda blocks a head kick by Magufuli I V.
Garuda swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A head kick misses from Magufuli I V.
Garuda swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garuda attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Magufuli I V wants to clinch.#T1#
Magufuli I V tries to move into range but Garuda moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Magufuli I V tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Magufuli I V walks into a straight right hand from Garuda.#KD2#
Garuda lands a big right hand that sends Magufuli I V crashing to the mat! Garuda stays standing though and waves Magufuli I V back to his feet!#ROC2#Magufuli I V is rocked!
Garuda fakes the body blow, causing Magufuli I V to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Magufuli I V goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mantak Garuda!
Mantak Garuda is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Mantak Garuda thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Syn Havoc
Date: Oct 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garuda throws a leg kick
and Kawamata counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Mantak Garuda has been cut.
Garuda throws a right hand that misses
and Kawamata connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice uppercut lands for Garuda. That snapped Kawamata's head back. #CUT#It looks like Kento Kawamata has been cut.
Garuda throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kawamata scores with a sloppy right hand. Garuda should have avoided that one.
Garuda on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kawamata ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Garuda scores with a jab.
Garuda circles away from the clinch attempt
and Garuda counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Garuda looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Garuda lands a nice looking body shot.
Kawamata misses with a combination
and Garuda counters with a right hand to the body.
Donk. Garuda catches Kawamata right on the button with a cross.
Garuda tries to land a front kick but Kawamata steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Kawamata.
Garuda's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kawamata under the eye.
Good shot there by Garuda.
Nice cross by Garuda.
Garuda swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kawamata throws a big counter head kick but Garuda avoids it with no problem.
Garuda looks to land a left hand but Kawamata moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Garuda misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Kawamata moves into range and clinches up with Garuda.#T3#
Garuda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garuda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garuda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kawamata fails to pull guard.
Kawamata tries to pull guard but Garuda holds him up against the cage and eventually Kawamata drops back down to his feet.
Kawamata tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mantak Garuda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kento Kawamata.
Kawamata is trying to pull guard but Garuda has him pressed against the cage.
Kawamata tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Garuda smiles and moves away.
Garuda digs a good hook to Kawamata's body.
Kawamata ducks under a wild hook from Garuda.
Garuda ducks under a wild hook from Kawamata.#T4#
Garuda throws a lazy uppercut
and Kawamata counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#Mantak Garuda's cut is getting worse.
Garuda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kawamata on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Garuda. Garuda obviously looking to wear him down.
Garuda lands with a nice body punch.
Kawamata checks a low kick from Garuda.
We've been told by Garuda's head coaches at []—The Zoo—[] that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kawamata moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Garuda clinches.
Garuda has a couple of punches blocked by Kawamata.
Kawamata tries to pull guard but Garuda forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mantak Garuda dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kawamata changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kawamata misses with a lunging right hand
and Garuda counters with an inside leg kick.
Mantak Garuda is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Kawamata closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Garuda escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Garuda misses with an uppercut.
Garuda with the inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garuda moves out of range of the strikes.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Garuda's corner calls for a 1-2. Garuda obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Garuda throws a body shot but no joy. #T1##CL#
Garuda has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kawamata is trying to pull guard but Garuda turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Garuda misses with the head strike. #TD2#
Kawamata ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kawamata no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kawamata looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garuda is one step ahead there.
Garuda's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Garuda preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Kawamata is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Garuda defends well.
Kawamata has a closed guard, preventing Garuda from standing up.
Garuda wants to pass the guard but Kawamata is keeping the position.
Kawamata trying to keep a closed guard but Garuda is proving a slippery customer.
Garuda has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Garuda not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Kawamata throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Kawamata is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Garuda defends well.#SUB2#
Kawamata working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Garuda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Garuda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Garuda showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kawamata 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#
Garuda is staying active underneath Kawamata, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3##SUB2#
Kawamata is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kawamata stops Garuda from getting back to his feet.
Garuda is controlling Kawamata's trapped leg to prevent Kawamata from advancing to side control.
Kawamata wants to control but Garuda is keeping him busy. #ES#
Garuda kicks Kawamata off and gets back to his feet.
A jab from Kawamata misses.
Garuda is looking to counter punch.
Garuda connects with the punch.
Garuda throws a leg kick but Kawamata sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kawamata misses with a hook to the body
and Garuda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Garuda throws a jab when Kawamata was well out of range.
Kawamata jabs Garuda to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kawamata has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Garuda finds it's way round the side to connect with Kawamata's head.
Garuda misses with a hook
and Kawamata cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garuda takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kawamata is looking to clinch.
Kawamata moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mantak Garuda dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! 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#
Garuda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#KD#
Garuda cracks Kawamata with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kawamata looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Garuda finish him? #ROC#Kawamata is rocked!
Garuda with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL2#
Kawamata gets a clinch. #TD2#
Kawamata decides to pull guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garuda is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU#
Garuda stands up from Kawamata's guard - Garuda perhaps looking for a knockout.
Garuda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kawamata can do to turn this around?#T1#
Kawamata gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kawamata punishes Garuda's body with a nice straight punch.
A lazy left from Kawamata finds it's target.
Kawamata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garuda.
Kawamata throws an overhand right that lands on Garuda's shoulder, as Garuda tries to avoid the shot.
Garuda throwing a counter right hand but Kawamata manages to avoid it.#CL#
Garuda clinches. #T2#
Kawamata tries to pull guard but Garuda won't allow it.
Kawamata tries to pull guard but Garuda forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Garuda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garuda stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kawamata is trying to pull guard but Garuda has him pressed against the cage.
Mantak Garuda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kento Kawamata.
Kawamata takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Garuda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kawamata jumps guard but Garuda stands there with Kawamata around his waist. Kawamata gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Garuda lands with a left to the head.
Garuda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kawamata is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Garuda to keep the fight standing.
Kawamata tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Garuda smiles and moves away.
Garuda moves out of range as Kawamata strikes.
Kawamata wants to clinch
and Garuda counters with a leg kick. #T3#
Garuda scores with a hook to the body. Kawamata takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #KD#
Garuda cracks Kawamata with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kawamata looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Garuda finish him?
Kawamata is still on wobbly legs! Can Garuda finish him?
Garuda connects with a body shot that sends Kawamata's belly button to the back.
Kawamata seems to have recovered his senses.
Garuda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kawamata was well out of range. Poor timing from Garuda.
Kawamata follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#CL#
Garuda moves into the clinch.
Kawamata jumps guard but Garuda turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
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!
Garuda throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Garuda can't find room to land a body shot as Kawamata controls the action.
Nice body punch from Garuda - that landed with a thud.
Kawamata tries to pull guard but Garuda forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kawamata is trying to pull guard but Garuda turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Kawamata pulls guard. #SUB2#
Kawamata looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Garuda has picked Kawamata up and slammed him! Kawamata can't keep hold of the triangle and Garuda manages to pass to side control!
Kawamata manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kento Kawamata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Garuda in particular looking to stall.
Mantak Garuda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Kawamata actively working from the bottom here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: JAG Jones-Garuda
Date: Jul 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a leg kick but Garuda checks it.
Garuda only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jones moves away from the strike by Garuda.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones lands a lovely overhand right.
Jones checks a low kick from Garuda.
Garuda misses with a looping right.
Garuda walks into a jab.
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jones throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jones thows a body kick. Garuda tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jones throws a head kick but Garuda moves out of range.
Jones misses with the body kick
and Garuda counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Garuda.
Garuda throws a body kick that misses
and Jones counters with a body kick.
Jab from Jones.
Jones scores with a decent looking hook.
Garuda lands with a good body shot.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones thumps Garuda with a low kick.
Jones avoids the body shot from Garuda.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
Garuda misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Garuda is out of range.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Garuda stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A low kick lands for Jones.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Garuda counters with a stiff right hand.
Garuda keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Garuda! But no joy.
Garuda digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
Garuda throws a low kick but Jones moves out of range easily.
Garuda lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jones will feel that in the morning.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Garuda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Garuda! But no joy.
Garuda misses with a leg kick. #T3#
A low kick from Jones is predictable there
and Garuda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bubba Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Garuda.
Jones lands a nice looking body kick.
Jones is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jones throws a leg kick but Garuda sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Garuda now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Crunch! Garuda slams his shin into Jones's torso.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jones.
Garuda blocks a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Jones there.
Garuda lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
Garuda throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T4#
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jones takes a swing at Garuda's ribcage but misses.
Garuda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
A slow jab from Garuda misses its intended target.
Garuda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Garuda's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garuda pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Garuda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garuda manages to avoid it.
Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Garuda looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Garuda throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Garuda walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jones.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Garuda moves out of range of the body kick.
Jones throws a leg kick that is checked
and Garuda counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Garuda might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jones has got the better of the exchanges.
Garuda throws a half hearted mid kick.
Garuda on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Garuda looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Garuda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones feints and then cracks Garuda's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Garuda down.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garuda.#T1#
Garuda takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Garuda has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jones.
Garuda fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jones checks it well.
Garuda lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jab, jab by Garuda - just one landing.
Jones lands with a good body shot.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Garuda! But no joy.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garuda.
Garuda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garuda takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A low kick from Garuda misses
and Jones counters with a leg kick. #T2#
Jones misses with a low kick.
Garuda keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jones.
Jones connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Garuda momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Garuda checks a leg kick.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Garuda misses the body punch
and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jones paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Garuda punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Garuda counters with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Garuda lands a jab.
Garuda takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Jones wants to land a leg kick but Garuda is out of range.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garuda can do to turn this around?
Garuda goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Garuda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Garuda.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Garuda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Jones swings for the body but Garuda moves out of range.
Garuda feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Joness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bubba Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Garuda misses with a body kick.
Garuda moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jones misses with a jab to the body
enabling Garuda to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Garuda counters with a nice body kick.
Garuda connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jones's hands.#T4#
Some wild striking there from Garuda.
Jones pivots, looking for a leg kick but Garuda is out of range and Jones settles back down.
Garuda slips under a jab from Jones.
Garuda steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Jones tries to land a front kick but Garuda steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Garuda misses with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garuda tries to work over Jones's front leg with a kick but Jones checks it.
Jones gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Garuda misses with a kick to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Garuda blocks the leg kick.
Garuda avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mantak Garuda will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Garuda is just out of range.
Garuda moves away from the strike by Jones.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garuda throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.
Garuda checks a low kick from Jones.
Garuda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garuda.
Jones misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garuda staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Garuda on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garuda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crunch! Jones slams his shin into Garuda's torso.
Garuda throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T1#
Garuda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Garuda misses with an uppercut.
Garuda has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jones.
Garuda has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jones.
Jones fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Garuda checks it well.
Garuda takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jab, jab by Garuda - just one landing.
Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jones lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jones is looking to chop away at Garuda's legs.
It seemed like Garuda was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Garuda.
Garuda keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T2#
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Garuda chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Garuda as he connects with a hook.
Garuda slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jones feints and then cracks Garuda's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Garuda down.
Jab from Jones.
Garuda finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
letting Garuda counter with a right hand.
Garuda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#KD2#
Garuda cracks Jones with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Garuda has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Jones to stand back up!#ROC2#Jones is rocked!
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garuda manages to avoid it.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Garuda steps in with a hook that catches Jones right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Garuda follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Jones looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mantak Garuda!
Mantak Garuda is the new heavyweight champion!
Mantak Garuda was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: JAG Gladitorius Maximus IV
Date: Jun 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Garuda.
Garuda throws a push kick but Aorigele slaps the foot to one side.
Aorigele on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Aorigele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Garuda with the inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Garuda misses.
Aorigele drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garuda thuds his right hand into Aorigele's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Garuda slips under a jab.
Good work by Aorigele as he checks the leg kick.
Aorigele throws a big counter combination but Garuda scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Garuda has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Aorigele is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T1#
Garuda ducks under a wild hook from Aorigele.
Aorigele throws a combination that misses
and Garuda counters with an outside leg kick.
Aorigele swings widly with a right hand
and Garuda counters with an inside leg kick.
Garuda cracks Aorigele with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Aorigele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aorigele slips under a jab from Garuda.
Garuda thuds his right hand into Aorigele's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Aorigele takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Aorigele swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Aorigele misses.
Aorigele ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Garuda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aorigele paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Garuda.
Aorigele connects with a nice looking jab.
Aorigele takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aorigele moves out of range of the body kick.
Aorigele swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Garuda has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Garuda there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#It looks like Mantak Garuda has been cut.#KD#
Aorigele lands a left and a right that send Garuda crashing to the mat, dazed. Aorigele thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Garuda is rocked!
Aorigele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garuda manages to avoid it.
Garuda follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Garuda misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Aorigele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Garuda doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Aorigele is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Aorigele ducks right into an uppercut from Garuda.
Aorigele rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Garuda counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Panda Aorigele has been cut.#KD#
Aorigele cracks Garuda with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Garuda looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Aorigele finish him? #CUT#That has opened up Mantak Garuda's cut even more.
Aorigele tries to bum rush Garuda with a series of wild strikes but Garuda uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garuda slips under a jab from Aorigele.
Aorigele scores with a sloppy right hand. Garuda should have avoided that one.
Garuda scores with a jab to the body.
Aorigele looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Garuda misses with a body shot. #T4#
Garuda fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aorigele looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Garuda gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Aorigele is looking to break free of the clinch but Garuda has double underhooks.
Aorigele is trying to break free.
A short right from Garuda.
Garuda lands a body punch in the clinch.
Aorigele is breathing heavily.
Garuda scores with a nice hook to the head.
Garuda scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Garuda gets through Aorigele's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Garuda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garuda scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Garuda pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#KD2#
Garuda cracks Aorigele with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Aorigele looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Garuda finish him? #ROC2#Aorigele is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garuda cracks Aorigele with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mantak Garuda!
A victorious Mantak Garuda thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: JAG Onslaught
Date: Mar 28, 2020

#R1#
Mfer lands a really nice looking cross but Garuda seems unphased.
Garuda throws a body shot but no joy.
Mfer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garuda.
Mfer takes a swing at Garuda's ribcage but misses.
Garuda wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mfer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Garuda has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Garuda takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Garuda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mfer.
Garuda slips a jab from Mfer.
Garuda lands a lovely overhand right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mfer.
Garuda throws a chopping leg kick but Mfer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mfer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garuda was well out of range. Poor timing from Mfer.
Mfer closes the distance looking to clinch
and Garuda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Garuda looks to score with a jab to the body but Mfer 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!
Mfer throws a hook to the side of Garuda's head but Garuda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mfer moves out of range as Garuda throws a body kick.
Mfer feints a counter leg kick.
Garuda connects with a body shot.
Garuda misses with a hook. Mfer ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Mfer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mfer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Garuda throws a push kick but Mfer slaps the foot to one side.
Mfer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mfer works Garuda's body with a nice hook.
Garuda checks a leg kick nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Mfer misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Garuda.
Garuda keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Good leg kick by Garuda there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mfer throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Garuda counter with a right hand.
Mfer misses with an uppercut.
Garuda misses with a hook. Mfer ducked under it nicely.
Mfer connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mfer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Garuda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mfer checks a leg kick.
Mfer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Garuda fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Garuda throws the kick towards the body but Mfer avoids it.
Garuda misses with a looping right.
Garuda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mfer.
Garuda tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mfer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garuda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Garuda swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Garuda moves out of range of the leg kick from Mfer.
Mfer thuds a left hand into Garuda's body.
Mfer misses the jab.
Bull Mfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mfer swings for the body but Garuda moves out of range. #CL2#
Garuda gets tackled into the cage by Mfer. Mfer maintains the clinch.
Mfer misses with a body punch.
Garuda scores with a shoulder strike.
Mfer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mfer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mfer lands a shot to the body.
Mfer pushes Garuda back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Garuda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mfer scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Mfer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mfer lands a shot to the body.
Garuda scores with a hook to the body.
Garuda misses with a punch to the body.
Mfer prevents a body shot from Garuda.
Mfer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mfer lands a hook that snaps the head of Garuda backwards.
Mfer lands a nice shot to the body.
Garuda blocks an uppercut.
Mfer lands with a left to the head.
Mfer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mfer lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Mfer. #BC2#
Mfer breaks from the clinch.
Mfer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mfer misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Garuda on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mfer throws a head kick that misses.
Garuda throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mfer misses with a looping left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mfer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T4#
Garuda throws a wild body kick that Mfer sees coming a mile off.
Mfer throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mfer looks to score with a jab to the body but Garuda is just out of range.
Garuda lands an overhand right.
Mfer connects with an inside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mfer.
Mfer dips to his left and cracks Garuda with an uppercut!
Garuda punishes Mfer's body with a nice straight punch.
Mfer defending well as Garuda loads up on a big left hand.
Mfer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mfer looks to score with a jab to the body but Garuda is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mfer. Garuda does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mfer throws out a leg kick but Garuda moves out of range and Mfer only half commits.
A left lands for Mfer.
Mfer misses with a few strikes there.
Mfer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garuda.
Mfer throws a jab but it's blocked by Garuda.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bull Mfer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Garuda tests Mfer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mfer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mfer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Garuda manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Garuda scores with a jab. Mfer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mfer blocks the body kick.
Good leg kick by Mfer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mfer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garuda fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mfer just manages to avoid it.
Mfer drops his hands momentarily and Garuda takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mfer jabs Garuda to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mfer takes a swing at Garuda's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Garuda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Mfer.
Garuda is looking to counter with a body kick.
Mfer lands the left hand.
Garuda throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mfer on the side of the head.
Mfer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mfer throws a right hand that misses
and Garuda counters with an inside leg kick.
Mfer feints and then cracks Garuda's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Garuda down.
Garuda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mfer moves away.#T1#
Mfer lets loose with a powerful body kick. Garuda will feel that in the morning.
A big left from Garuda misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Garuda checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mfer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Garuda shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mfer 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.
Mfer blocks a jab.
Mfer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Mfer misses.
Mfer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Garuda throws the left hand but Mfer avoids the punch easily.
Mfer appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Garuda throws a leg kick but Mfer checks it.
Garuda takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mfer tries to land a front kick but Garuda steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mfer just misses with a punch to the body.
Garuda fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mfer.
Garuda scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mfer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mfer takes a swing at Garuda's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Garuda loads up on a big right hand but Mfer slips the punch.
Garuda scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mfer misses with a hook
and Garuda counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Mfer throws a front kick aimed at Garuda's knee but Garuda avoids it well.
Garuda takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Garuda punishes Mfer's body with a nice straight punch.
Garuda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mfer.
Garuda looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mfer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Garuda.
Mfer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garuda was well out of range. Poor timing from Mfer.
Mfer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Garuda circles away quickly and effectively.
A solid leg kick lands there for Garuda.
Mfer misses the shot to the body.
Mfer misses with a straight left.
Garuda cracks a nice hook into Mfer's ribs.
Garuda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mfer swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Garuda misses with an uppercut. Mfer saw that one coming.
Mfer moves out of range as Garuda strikes.
A swing and a miss from Mfer.
Garuda sizes up Mfer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mfer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Garuda throws a low kick, looking for Mfer's leg but Mfer calmly moves out of range.
Garuda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Garuda misses with a looping right.
Nice body kick there by Mfer.
Mfer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garuda works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL2#
Mfer drives through and clinches with Garuda against the cage.
Bull Mfer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mfer takes a shot to the head.
Mfer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garuda tries a body shot but Mfer blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Mfer as the two fighters clinch.
Garuda struggles to land a body shot inside as Mfer controls his hands. #T4#
Mfer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Garuda or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mfer throws a punch but it's blocked by Garuda.
A short uppercut from Mfer.
Garuda misses with a body punch.
Mfer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garuda gets through Mfer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mfer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mfer is looking to control Garuda's arms but Garuda gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mfer has his back to the cage.
Mfer lands a nice uppercut.
Mfer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garuda scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mfer blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Garuda.
Garuda works on Mfer's body with a couple of short punches.
Garuda lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mfer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garuda struggles to land a body shot inside as Mfer controls his hands.
Mfer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mfer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mfer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Garuda blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mantak Garuda will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Mfer throws a looping overhand right but Garuda ducks down to avoid it.
Mfer throws out a loose jab but Garuda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garuda throws a body punch but Mfer moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Mfer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Garuda bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mfer's head.
Mfer throws a lazy right hand but Garuda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garuda 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.
Mfer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mfer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Garuda moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mfer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Garuda to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice shot by Mfer.
Garuda looks to score with a jab to the body but Mfer is just out of range.
Mfer connects with a solid leg kick.
Mfer tries to clinch up.
Bull Mfer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garuda misses with a looping right.
Nice body kick there by Mfer.
Garuda is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mfer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Garuda looks to score with a jab to the body but Mfer is just out of range.#T1#
Mfer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A counter left hand to the body from Garuda misses its target.
Mfer connects with an inside leg kick.
Mfer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mfer just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Garuda on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Garuda checks the leg kick nicely there.
Garuda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garuda misses with an attempted mid kick.
Garuda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Garuda throws a body kick that misses.
Garuda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mfer.
It seemed like Mfer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mfer throws a jab when Garuda was well out of range.#CL2#
Mfer moves into range and clinches up with Garuda.
Mfer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mfer tries to throw a body punch but Garuda avoids it by throwing Mfer back against the cage.
Mfer swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Mfer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Garuda looks to land a right hand but Mfer moved out of range.#T2#
Mfer misses with a looping right.
Mfer throws the left hand but Garuda avoids the punch easily.
Mfer cracks Garuda with a good jab.
Mfer throws an overhand right that lands on Garuda's shoulder, as Garuda tries to avoid the shot.
Mfer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Garuda keeps Mfer at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mfer connects with the punch.#CL2#
Garuda tries to keep at a distance but Mfer has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mfer.
Garuda lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mfer backwards.
Mfer struggles to land a body shot inside as Garuda controls his hands.
Mfer has a couple of punches blocked by Garuda.
Garuda scores with a shoulder strike.
Mfer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garuda scores with a shot to the side of Mfer's head.
Garuda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garuda tries to work over Mfer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Garuda.
Garuda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Garuda stalling in the clinch but Mfer improves position.
Garuda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mfer has Garuda pressed against the cage.
Mfer misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Garuda - that landed with a thud.
Mfer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mfer.
Garuda pushes Mfer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mfer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garuda scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mfer wants to stall.
Mfer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garuda blocks a body shot from Mfer.
Mfer blocks a body shot from Garuda.
Mfer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garuda's elbow.
Garuda throws a punch but it's blocked by Mfer.
Garuda blocks a body shot from Mfer. #T4#
Garuda struggles to land a body shot inside as Mfer controls his hands. #BC#
Garuda escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Garuda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Garuda ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
Mfer defending well as Garuda loads up on a big left hand.
Garuda connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mfer moves out of range of the body kick from Garuda.
Garuda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mfer moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mfer is looking to slow Garuda down with leg kicks.
Good work by Garuda as he checks the leg kick.
Mfer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mfer looks to throw a body kick
and Garuda counters with a good low kick that Mfer was not able to check.
Mfer misses with a lunging right hand
and Mfer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mfer moves out of range as Garuda throws a body kick.
Mfer steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Garuda.
Garuda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mfer.
Garuda looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mfer scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Bull Mfer just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Mfer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garuda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Garuda moves out of range of the strikes.
Mfer misses with a body kick.
Mfer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garuda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mfer.
Mfer just misses with a punch to the body.
Garuda throws a chopping leg kick but Mfer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Garuda pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mfer is looking to land body kicks.
Garuda throws a counter high kick but Mfer was just alert enough to avoid it.
Garuda looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Garuda looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garuda tries a low kick but Mfer avoids it.
Garuda connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Garuda fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mfer steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Garuda. That one must have hurt.
Garuda attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Garuda thuds his shin into the meat of Mfer's side.#T1#
Good leg kick by Garuda there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Garuda's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mfer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Garuda scrambles back to his feet.
Garuda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mfer moves away.
Mfer tries to work over Garuda's front leg with a kick but Garuda checks it.
Garuda misses with an uppercut. Mfer saw that one coming.
Garuda throws a low kick but Mfer moves out of range easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mfer.
Garuda lands a leg kick that knocks Mfer off balance momentarily.
Mfer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garuda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Garuda chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mfer can pounce on him.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Garuda 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 Mfer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mfer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Garuda misses with a straight left.
Mfer works the jab nicely.
Mfer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mfer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Garuda has time to react.
Garuda misses with a low kick.#T2#
Mfer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garuda throws the kick towards the body but Mfer avoids it.
Garuda takes a swing at Mfer's ribcage but misses.
Mfer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Garuda on the side of the head.
Mfer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Garuda looks for the body kick but Mfer saw that one coming.
A countering left hand to the body from Mfer misses.
Mfer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mfer throws a big shot that misses.
Garuda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mfer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Donk. Mfer catches Garuda right on the button with a cross.
Mfer looks to throw a body kick
and Garuda counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mfer's knee momentarily.
Garuda takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mfer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Garuda can pounce on him.
Garuda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mfer throws a combination that misses
and Garuda counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mfer's knee momentarily.
Mfer misses with a low kick.#T3#
Mfer is looking to slow Garuda down with leg kicks.
Mfer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mfer blocks the body kick.
Mfer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garuda.
Mfer throws out a loose jab but Garuda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mfer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mfer slips under a jab from Garuda.
Mfer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garuda was well out of range. Poor timing from Mfer.
Garuda stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mfer.
Mfer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mfer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mfer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Garuda misses with a straight left.
Garuda turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Garuda misses. #T4#
Garuda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garuda punishes Mfer's body with a nice straight punch.
Garuda lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mfer wants to land a leg kick but Garuda is out of range.
A leg kick checked by Mfer.
Mfer throws a head kick that misses.
Mfer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mfer throws a jab when Garuda was well out of range.
Garuda throws the kick towards the body but Mfer avoids it.
Mfer thuds his shin into the meat of Garuda's side.
Mfer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garuda.
Mfer throws out a loose jab but Garuda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mfer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2#
Mfer instigates a clinch.
Mfer misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mfer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Mantak Garuda will probably get the nod.
That's time! Garuda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Garuda throws a jab but it's blocked by Mfer.
An inside leg kick from Mfer misses.
Garuda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mfer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garuda throws out the jab.
Garuda avoids the body shot from Mfer.
As Mfer backs away, Garuda returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Garuda just misses with a punch to the body.
Mfer missing with a left hand there. Garuda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mfer misses with a low kick.
Garuda lands an overhand right.
Mfer checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Mfer clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mfer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garuda's elbow.
Mfer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Garuda.
Mfer is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A head punch on the inside from Mfer fails to land.
Mfer misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Garuda. #T1#
Garuda tries to throw a body punch but Mfer avoids it by throwing Garuda back against the cage.
Garuda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garuda lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Garuda scores with a shot to the side of Mfer's head.
Garuda pushes Mfer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Garuda.
Garuda lands a nice shot to the body.
Garuda stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Garuda controlling the action here for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garuda.
A left hand lands to the body for Garuda.
Garuda lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mfer.
Garuda pushes Mfer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Garuda works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Garuda lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mfer backwards.
Mfer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Garuda. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garuda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mfer prevents a body shot from Garuda.
Garuda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mfer's elbow.
Garuda misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Mfer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Garuda lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Garuda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Garuda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mfer throws out the jab.
Mfer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Garuda blocks the body kick.
Mfer throws a hook but Garuda avoids it easily.
It looked like Garuda wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Garuda goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mfer looks to land a left hand but Garuda moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Garuda wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slapping leg kick lands for Garuda.
Garuda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mfer steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Jab from Mfer.
Garuda throws a sloppy body shot
and Mfer counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Mfer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Garuda on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mfer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garuda moves away.
Garuda misses with a hook.
Mfer thuds his right hand into Garuda's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Garuda lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mfer throws a shot from downtown. Garuda moves away and avoids it.
Mfer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garuda throws out the jab.
And Mfer responds with a good body kick, but Garuda manages to step out the way in time.
A jab lands there for Mfer.
Garuda connects with a jab.
Garuda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Garuda looks to land a left hand but Mfer moved out of range nicely.
Mfer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Garuda will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mfer.
Garuda looking to land some kicks to the body here.
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!
Mfer tries a low kick but Garuda avoids it.#T4#
Garuda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mfer only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mfer throws a wild body kick that Garuda sees coming a mile off.
An attempted straight right counter from Garuda misses the target.
Mfer connects with a body shot that sends Garuda's belly button to the back.
Mfer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Garuda is able to avoid easily.
Mfer takes a swing at Garuda's ribcage but misses.
Mfer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mfer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garuda connects with a right hand. Mfer shakes it off.
Mfer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Garuda tries a low kick but Mfer avoids it.
Mfer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A solid body kick from Garuda.
Garuda throws a leg kick but Mfer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mfer motions for Garuda to come forward. Mfer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mfer throws a hook but Garuda avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Garuda on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good leg kick by Garuda there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mantak Garuda showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Garuda has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 48:47
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mantak Garuda!
Mantak Garuda retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Mantak Garuda, 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: JAG Garuda vs Raper
Date: Feb 29, 2020

#R1#
A low kick from Garuda misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Raper misses with a hook.
Raper's corner calls for a 1-2. Raper obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2#
It looks like Mantak Garuda has been cut.
Garuda scores with a push kick.
Garuda scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Raper misses the shot to the body.
Raper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garuda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garuda misses with a straight right.
Raper tries to work over Garuda's front leg with a kick but Garuda checks it.
Raper 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.
Good work by Raper as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
Garuda tries to land a leg kick but Raper saw it coming and moves away.
Raper avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Garuda lands with a shot to the body.
Raper is looking to clinch.
Raper lands the left hand.
Garuda blocks a leg kick.
Garuda throwing a counter right hand but Raper manages to avoid it.
Raper gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Garuda.
Garuda moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Garuda misses the jab.
Raper ducks under a wild hook from Garuda.
A countering left hand to the body from Raper misses.#T2#
Garuda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Raper throws a body kick that misses.
Raper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garuda.
Garuda throws a chopping leg kick but Raper manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Garuda moves out of range of the leg kick from Raper.
Raper takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Garuda.
Garuda shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Raper takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T3#
Garuda chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Raper can pounce on him.
Garuda lands with a thumping leg kick.
Raper scores with a body shot.
Garuda throws a low kick but Raper moves out of range easily.
Garuda paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Garuda throws a leg kick but Raper sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Garuda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raper manages to avoid it.
Garuda slips under a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Garuda.
Mantak Garuda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Garuda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garuda tried to score with a low kick but Raper checks it.
Garuda scores with a shot to the body.
Garuda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Raper counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Garuda pushes Raper up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raper presses Garuda against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Raper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Raper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garuda misses with the head strike.
Garuda pressing his opponent against the cage.
Garuda lands a hook to the side of the head.
Raper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raper tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mantak Garuda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mantak Garuda's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Raper gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Garuda can't find room to land a body shot as Raper controls the action.
Raper looking for a takedown.
Raper misses with a punch on the inside.
Garuda blocking some punches.
Raper has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Garuda is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Garuda blocks a body shot from Raper.
Raper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Garuda scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Garuda.
Raper blocks an uppercut.
Raper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garuda's elbow.
Garuda misses with a punch to the body.
Garuda blocks a body shot from Raper.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raper throws a head punch that misses.
Raper can't find room to land a body shot as Garuda controls the action.
Raper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garuda lands with a right to the head.
Garuda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raper's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Garuda fails to land. #T1#
Garuda prevents a body shot from Raper.
Garuda misses with a punch to the body.
Raper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garuda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raper can do to turn this around?
Raper blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raper.
Garuda tries a body shot but Raper blocks it.
I was talking to Garuda's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Garuda lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Raper working aggressively here.
Mantak Garuda has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Raper blocks a body shot from Garuda.
A short uppercut from Garuda.
Nice body punch from Raper - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Raper.
A head punch on the inside from Garuda fails to land.
Raper tries a body shot but Garuda blocks it.
Garuda can't find room to land a body shot as Raper controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Raper.
Raper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garuda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Garuda lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Raper backwards.
Garuda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garuda working aggressively here.
Raper drops down looking for an ankle pick but Garuda pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mantak Garuda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Biff Raper.#T2#
Garuda looks to score with a jab to the body but Raper is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raper! But no joy.
Raper bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Garuda's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raper throws a looping overhand right but Garuda ducks down to avoid it.
Raper looks to score with a jab to the body but Garuda is just out of range.
It looked like Garuda wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Raper lands with a hook. Garuda tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Raper takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Garuda looks to land a body kick but Raper moved away.
Raper throws a leg kick
and Garuda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Garuda tries to clinch but Raper moves away
and Raper counters with an outside leg kick. #T3#
Raper ducks under a wild hook from Garuda.
Garuda misses with a lunging right hand
and Raper counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab from Raper.
Raper takes a swing at Garuda's ribcage but misses.
Garuda throws a half hearted mid kick.
Garuda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raper lands a nice shot that snaps Garuda's head back.
Raper swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Garuda counter with a right hand.
A lazy left from Raper finds it's target.#T4#
Garuda misses with an uppercut. Raper saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Raper on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Raper slips a straight right by Garuda.
That kick from Raper tenderised Garuda's leg. Garuda is trying to keep his angry face on.
Garuda pivots, looking for a leg kick but Raper is out of range and Garuda settles back down.
Raper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garuda.
Garuda looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Garuda throws a leg kick but Raper moved away.
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!
Garuda looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Garuda misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mantak Garuda will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mantak Garuda's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Garuda thows a leg kick but Raper checks it
and Raper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Raper tries to land a body kick
and Garuda counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mantak Garuda is winning the standup battle so far.
Garuda connects with the punch.
Garuda looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Garuda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Raper tries to close the distance and clinch but Garuda swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garuda connects with a looping right hand.
Raper lands with a slapping head kick.
Garuda takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Garuda looks to land a left hand but Raper moved out of range nicely.
Garuda's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Raper connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Garuda scrambles back to his feet.
Raper lands a head kick. Garuda smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #ROC2#
Garuda is rocked!#CUT2#
Mantak Garuda's cut is getting worse.
Garuda keeps Raper at a distance using the push kick.
Garuda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Garuda scoring well with a low kick there.
Garuda with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Garuda works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jab by Garuda.#T2#
Garuda throws a leg kick but Raper sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Raper uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Garuda has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garuda lands a nice shot that snaps Raper's head back.
Raper avoids the body shot from Garuda.
Raper throws out a counter right but Garuda avoids it with no problem.
Garuda throws a leg kick that misses.
Raper's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Garuda connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Raper scrambles back to his feet.
Garuda tries to work over Raper's front leg with a kick but Raper checks it.
Raper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garuda.
It seemed like Raper was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Garuda misses with a hook
and Raper counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Raper moves into the clinch.
Raper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garuda lands a body punch in the clinch.
Raper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Garuda blocks a body shot from Raper.
A short right from Garuda on the inside.
Raper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garuda works on Raper's body with a couple of short punches.
Raper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Garuda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garuda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raper misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Garuda.
Garuda stalling in the clinch but Raper improves position.
Raper tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Garuda just stands there and leans against the cage.
Garuda lands a hook that snaps the head of Raper backwards.
Raper lands a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Garuda scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garuda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garuda blocks an uppercut.
Raper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garuda makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Garuda lands with a light punch inside.
Garuda lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Garuda lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#
Raper is rocked!
Raper misses with a punch on the inside.
Raper is still on wobbly legs! Can Garuda finish him?
Garuda lands with a short shot to the head.
Garuda unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Raper! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Garuda is unloading with more strikes now! Raper drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mantak Garuda!
Mantak Garuda retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Mantak Garuda thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: New Year Bash
Date: Jan 04, 2020

#R1#
Garuda ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pulkkinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garuda.
Garuda lands with a shot to the body.
Garuda throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Pulkkinen connects with a high kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Mantak Garuda has been cut.
Spude Pulkkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulkkinen misses with a left hand
and Garuda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen tries a low kick but Garuda avoids it.
Pulkkinen throws a hook but Garuda blocks it.
Pulkkinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garuda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Garuda jabs Pulkkinen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pulkkinen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Garuda misses with a low kick.
Pulkkinen thumps Garuda with a low kick.#T1#
Garuda connects with an inside leg kick.
Good work by Garuda as he checks the leg kick.
Pulkkinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Garuda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen misses with a left hand
and Garuda counters with a nice uppercut.
Pulkkinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Garuda. That did some damage!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Garuda.
Pulkkinen throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Garuda. That's going to slow Pulkkinen down.
Garuda wants to slow Pulkkinen down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice defenses there by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with an uppercut
and Garuda counters with a stiff right hand.
Pulkkinen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Garuda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#
Pulkkinen is rocked!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garuda throws a lazy right hand but Pulkkinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pulkkinen tries a low kick but Garuda avoids it.
Pulkkinen throws an overhand right that lands on Garuda's shoulder, as Garuda tries to avoid the shot.
Garuda fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pulkkinen just manages to avoid it.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick but Garuda moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Garuda on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Garuda tries to land a leg kick but Pulkkinen saw it coming and moves away.
Pulkkinen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Pulkkinen lands with a shot to the body.
Pulkkinen throws a lazy right hand but Garuda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pulkkinen misses with a leg kick. #CL2#
Pulkkinen clinches up against the cage.
Pulkkinen scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garuda.
Garuda misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Pulkkinen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Garuda lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Garuda.
Pulkkinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Garuda.
Garuda tries a body shot but Pulkkinen blocks it.
Good body shot from Garuda.
Garuda misses with a punch to the body.
Garuda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Garuda digs a right hand underneath Pulkkinen's ribcage. Pulkkinen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pulkkinen looks winded!
Garuda tries a body shot but Pulkkinen blocks it.
Garuda throws a punch but it's blocked by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Garuda.
Garuda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Garuda misses with a body punch. #T4#
Pulkkinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garuda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garuda lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Garuda scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Garuda escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Garuda moves into the clinch.
Garuda misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Garuda as the two fighters clinch.
Garuda lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pulkkinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Garuda scores with a shoulder strike.
Garuda lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pulkkinen or not.
Garuda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garuda pushes Pulkkinen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#KD#
Garuda drops Pulkkinen onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Pulkkinen is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Pulkkinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Garuda finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Garuda.
Garuda struggles to land a body shot inside as Pulkkinen controls his hands.
Garuda blocking some punches.
Garuda lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mantak Garuda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mantak Garuda's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A low kick from Pulkkinen misses
and Garuda counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Pulkkinen seems to have recovered his senses.
Garuda feints a jab and as Pulkkinen dips his head, Garuda unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Pulkkinen right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Pulkkinen falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Garuda smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mantak Garuda!
Mantak Garuda retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Mantak Garuda, 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: JAG Garuda vs Watson
Date: Dec 07, 2019

#R1#
Watson misses with a lunging right hand
and Garuda counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Garuda lands a jab to Watson's midsection.
Garuda lands with a nice body punch.
Garuda takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Garuda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Watson swings for the body but Garuda moves out of range.
Garuda misses with a hook.
Garuda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Watson 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.
Garuda scores with a jab to the head.
Garuda lands with a straight right. Watson didn't see that one coming.
Garuda pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Garuda takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Garuda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Watson.
Garuda scores with a punch to the head.
Garuda misses with a body shot
and Watson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Watson 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.
Garuda works Watson's body with a nice hook.
Garuda buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Watson misses.
Garuda lands a jab to Watson's midsection.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Garuda - that will leave a mark!
Watson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garuda sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Garuda takes a swing at Watson's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Watson finds it's way through Garuda's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garuda throws the left hand but Watson avoids the punch easily.
Garuda throws a leg kick but Watson checks it.
Watson throws a right hand that misses
and Garuda counters with a nice uppercut.
Watson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mantak Garuda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Watson throws the left hand but Garuda avoids the punch easily.
Watson throws a body shot but no joy.
Watson blocks a leg kick.
Garuda lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
A combination from Watson does no damage.
Watson moves out of range of the body kick from Garuda.
Garuda throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Watson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Watson trying to advance position but Garuda counters by regaining guard.
Watson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garuda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garuda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Watson is one step ahead there.
Garuda is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Wild Beasts Zoo that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Garuda keeping full guard, as Watson tries to pass.
Watson is still trying to improve position.#T4#
Watson trying to control the position from guard on top but Garuda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garuda is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Watson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garuda is keeping the position for now.
Garuda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Watson wants to control from the top but Garuda keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mantak Garuda dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Watson throws a big shot that misses.
Garuda fires out a quick counter leg kick but Watson just manages to avoid it.
Watson ducks under a wild hook from Garuda.
Watson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garuda quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Garuda.
Watson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Garuda as he jumps to the side.
Garuda scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Garuda does it's job there.
Watson staying out of range there.
Garuda with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Watson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Garuda.
Watson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Garuda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Watson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garuda.
Garuda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Watson can do to turn this around?
Watson misses the jab.
Watson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A slapping leg kick lands for Garuda.
Watson shoots in and drives through. Garuda sprawls well.
Mantak Garuda is winning the standup battle so far.
Watson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Garuda lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Garuda wants to slow Watson down by chopping away at his legs. #KD#
Garuda lands a big right hand that sends Watson crashing to the mat! Garuda stays standing though and waves Watson back to his feet!#ROC#
Watson is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mantak Garuda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Joseph Watson.
Garuda misses with a wild body shot.
Garuda is looking to chop away at Watson's legs.
Watson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Garuda under the eye.
Garuda fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Watson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A nice inside leg kick there by Garuda. That's going to slow Watson down.
Garuda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Watson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Garuda swivels and escapes.#T3#
Watson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garuda.
Watson throws a jab but it's blocked by Garuda.
Garuda jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Watson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Garuda displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Watson.
Garuda slaps away a takedown attempt from Watson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Garuda tried to counter with a leg kick but Watson avoided it.
Garuda avoids the body shot from Watson.
Watson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garuda swings for the body but Watson moves out of range.
Watson throws out a counter right but Garuda avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Garuda pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Watson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Watson. Garuda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garuda half committed to a counter leg kick.
Watson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Garuda is fending him off so far but Watson persists. Nope, Garuda circles away and we're back to standing.
Watson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Garuda.
Garuda scores with a hook.
Garuda misses the shot to the body.
Watson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Garuda.
Watson is breathing heavily.
Watson fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mantak Garuda dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Garuda with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Garuda moves away from the strike by Watson.
Garuda throws a lazy right hand but Watson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Watson works Garuda's body with a nice hook.
Garuda throws a jab but it's blocked by Watson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garuda throws a jab when Watson was well out of range.
Garuda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Watson walks into a jab.#T1#
Garuda tries to score with a low kick but Watson moves his leg out of the way.
Watson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Garuda misses with a looping right.
Watson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Watson lands a head shot.
Watson ducks under a wild hook from Garuda.
Watson throws out a counter right but Garuda avoids it with no problem.
Garuda scores with a body shot.
Garuda lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Watson at a distance.
Watson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Watson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Garuda misses the shot to the body.
Watson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Garuda lands the left hand.
Watson is still on wobbly legs! Can Garuda finish him?#T2#
Garuda digs a good body shot into Watson's ribs.
Watson seems to have recovered his senses.
Are you kidding me?! Garuda ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Watson clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mantak Garuda!
Mantak Garuda retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Mantak Garuda thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: JAG Carnage II
Date: Oct 05, 2019

#R1#
Ryan misses with a wild body shot.
Ryan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garuda.
Ryan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Garuda throws a jab when Ryan was well out of range.
Garuda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Ryan counter with a right hand.
Ryan misses the shot to the body.
Garuda staying out of range there.
That kick from Garuda tenderised Ryan's leg. Ryan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Garuda lands with a shot to the body.
Ryan misses with a lunging right hand
and Garuda counters with a good, hard body kick but Ryan shrugs it off.
Garuda dodges the punch combination from Ryan.
A low kick from Ryan is predictable there
and Garuda counters with a good, hard body kick but Ryan shrugs it off.
Ryan moves out of range of the body kick from Garuda.
Ryan swings away with a body shot that misses #CL#
and Garuda holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T1#
Garuda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ryan tries to circle away but Garuda has him pinned against the cage.
A hook to the body from Garuda.
Still in the clinch, Garuda scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Garuda.
Ryan looks winded!
Ryan blocks an uppercut.
Ryan has had enough of the clinch but Garuda keeps him there for the moment.
Garuda pushes Ryan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Garuda can't find room to land a body shot as Ryan controls the action.
Ryan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Garuda throws a head punch that misses.
Garuda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ryan's elbow.
Garuda misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to Garuda's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short body shot lands from Garuda as the two fighters clinch.
Garuda lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Garuda fails to land.
Ryan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC2#
Ryan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Garuda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ryan catches Garuda with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Garuda gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ryan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryan throws a jab but it's blocked by Garuda. #T2#
Garuda walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ryan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ryan misses with a double jab.
A swing and a miss from Garuda.
Ryan swings for the body but Garuda moves out of range.
Ryan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Garuda cracks the inside of Ryan's front leg.
No joy there for Ryan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ryan misses with a shot to the body #KD#
and Garuda counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ryan! Garuda lets Ryan back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Ryan is rocked!
Ryan misses with an uppercut. Garuda saw that one coming.
Ryan is still on wobbly legs! Can Garuda finish him?
Aran Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryan throws a sloppy body shot
and Garuda counters with a nice body shot.
Garuda throws a quick head kick that knocks Ryan silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Garuda is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mantak Garuda!
Mantak Garuda retains his light heavyweight title!
Mantak Garuda thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: JBL The Re-up
Date: Sep 07, 2019

#R1#
Garuda cracks a nice hook into Benedetti's ribs.
Garuda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benedetti.
Benedetti throws a hook but Garuda blocks it.
Garuda is looking to counter with a body kick.
Garuda explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Garuda keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Garuda connects with a good right hand that stumbles Benedetti. Benedetti circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Benedetti throws a head kick that misses.
Good leg kick by Garuda there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A left lands for Garuda.
Garuda lands a slapping body shot.
Garuda connects with a nice looking jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Garuda lands with a nice body punch.
Garuda turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Benedetti lands with a cross. #T1#
Benedetti misses with an attempted mid kick.
Garuda dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garuda smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Garuda lands with a cross.
Benedetti lands a nice looking kick to the body. Garuda takes a step back to recover.
Garuda fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Benedetti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Benedetti shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Garuda - that will leave a mark!
Benedetti throws the kick towards the body but Garuda avoids it.
Benedetti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Garuda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Benedetti gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Garuda.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garuda misses the jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Garuda.
Decent striking displayed by Garuda there.
Garuda throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It seemed like Benedetti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Garuda thuds his right hand into Benedetti's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Benedetti blocks the body kick.
Nice shot by Garuda.
An inside leg kick from Garuda misses.
Garuda delivers a nice body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Garuda.
Mantak Garuda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garuda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.#T3#
Garuda misses the jab.
Benedetti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Benedetti looks to score with a jab to the body but Garuda is just out of range.
Garuda throws a solid leg kick but Benedetti takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Garuda.
Garuda throws a right hand that misses
and Benedetti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Garuda loads up on a big right hand but Benedetti slips the punch.
Decent striking displayed by Garuda there.
Garuda scores with a jab. Benedetti acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Garuda moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good leg kick by Garuda there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Garuda throws a right hand that misses
and Benedetti makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T4#
Benedetti fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Garuda has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Both fighters circling a little - Garuda finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benedetti blocks a jab.
Benedetti throws out a counter right but Garuda avoids it with no problem.
Benedetti takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Garuda with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Benedetti avoids a kick to the body.
Garuda swings widly with a right hand
and Benedetti counters with a leg kick.
Benedetti throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT2#
It looks like Mantak Garuda has been cut.
Garuda checks a low kick from Benedetti.
A little feinted left hand from Garuda on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice shot lands for Garuda.
Garuda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mantak Garuda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mantak Garuda's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Garuda clobbers Benedetti with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Garuda slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Garuda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Garuda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Garuda as he connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Benedetti.
Garuda looks for the body kick but Benedetti saw that one coming.
Benedetti counters with a body kick.
Garuda throws a series of punches but Benedetti avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garuda misses with a body shot.
Benedetti moves out of range of the body kick from Garuda.
Benedetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Benedetti might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Garuda has got the better of the exchanges.
That kick from Garuda tenderised Benedetti's leg. Benedetti is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Garuda throws a leg kick but Benedetti checks it.
Benedetti is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Garuda with a body shot.
Benedetti takes one on the button.
Garuda looks to score with a jab to the body but Benedetti is just out of range.
Garuda looks to land a left hand but Benedetti moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Benedetti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Garuda lands with a nice body kick.
Garuda misses with a wild body shot.
Benedetti keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Benedetti throws a big counter head kick but Garuda avoids it with no problem.
Garuda throws a push kick but Benedetti slaps the foot to one side.
Garuda connects with a nice looking jab.
Benedetti moves out of range of the body kick from Garuda.
Mantak Garuda is winning the standup battle so far.
Garuda sizes up Benedetti with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
Benedetti keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Garuda misses with a kick to the body.
Benedetti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garuda misses with a head kick.
Benedetti has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Garuda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benedetti.
Garuda cracks Benedetti with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garuda looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Benedetti appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Garuda dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Benedetti. That did some damage!
Benedetti has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Garuda.
Benedetti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garuda throws out the jab.
Benedetti appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Benedetti throws a right hand that misses
and Garuda counters with a stiff right hand.
Garuda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Benedetti can do to turn this around?
Benedetti takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
Benedetti blocks a jab.
Garuda lands a really nice looking cross but Benedetti seems unphased.
Benedetti misses with a straight right.
Garuda looks to land a left hand but Benedetti moved out of range nicely.
Garuda wants to clinch.
Benedetti is looking to chop away at Garuda's legs.
A jab from Benedetti does it's job there.
Garuda dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Benedetti. That did some damage!
Garuda tries to work over Benedetti's front leg with a kick but Benedetti checks it. #T4#
Garuda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Benedetti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Benedetti avoids the head kick by Garuda.
Benedetti's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Garuda lands a really nice looking cross but Benedetti seems unphased.
Garuda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benedetti was well out of range. Poor timing from Garuda.
Garuda lands with a hook. Benedetti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Garuda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benedetti.
Garuda throws a lazy right hand but Benedetti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garuda ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garuda misses with a left hand
and Benedetti counters with a straight right hand.
Garuda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Benedetti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
Mantak Garuda's cut is getting worse.
Garuda checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mantak Garuda dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mantak Garuda's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Garuda lands a head shot.
Benedetti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garuda.
Benedetti with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Garuda to score with a decent uppercut.
Garuda takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Garuda lands with a kick to the temple. Benedetti shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Garuda throws a nice inside leg kick.
Garuda stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Benedetti.
Garuda steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Benedetti. That one must have hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedetti throws a hook but Garuda avoids it easily.
Garuda lands with a good body shot.
Benedetti takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Garuda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benedetti connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Garuda takes one to the chin there.
Garuda misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheers as Garuda lands an impressive looking overhand right. Benedetti doesn't seem phased though.
Benedetti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Garuda misses with the body kick
and Benedetti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Donk. Garuda catches Benedetti right on the button with a cross.
Benedetti takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Garuda connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Benedetti momentarily.
Garuda lands a front kick.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benedetti takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Garuda throws a solid leg kick but Benedetti takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Garuda.
A little jabbing left from Benedetti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Garuda bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Garuda blocks the leg kick.
Garuda is looking to score with low kicks.
A little jabbing left from Benedetti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Garuda throws a hook but Benedetti blocks it.
Benedetti takes a jab right on the kisser.
Benedetti misses with a body kick.
Garuda has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Benedetti finds it's way round the side to connect with Garuda's head.
Benedetti throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3#
Garuda connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Benedetti momentarily.
Benedetti misses with a left hand
and Garuda counters with an outside leg kick.
Benedetti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garuda.
Garuda moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBenedetti.
A nice leg kick lands there from Garuda.
Garuda throws an overhand right that lands on Benedetti's shoulder, as Benedetti tries to avoid the shot.
Garuda lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Benedetti lands a front kick.
Garuda scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big left from Garuda misses.
Garuda misses with a right hand
and Benedetti counters with an inside leg kick.
Garuda lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Benedetti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice uppercut lands for Garuda. That snapped Benedetti's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benedetti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Garuda punishes Benedetti's body with a nice straight punch.
Benedetti takes one on the button.
Benedetti moves away from the strike by Garuda.
A shot to the body from Garuda misses
and Benedetti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Garuda throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A jab from Garuda misses.
Garuda lands a leg kick that knocks Benedetti off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mantak Garuda clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Mantak Garuda's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Garuda throws a lazy uppercut
and Benedetti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Garuda scores with a kick to the midsection.
Garuda wants to slow Benedetti down by chopping away at his legs.
It seemed like Benedetti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Benedetti looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Garuda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benedetti was well out of range. Poor timing from Garuda.
Benedetti scores with a leg kick.
Benedetti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garuda throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garuda misses with an attempted mid kick.
Benedetti dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Garuda. That did some damage!
Benedetti falls off balance throwing a combination
and Benedetti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Benedetti throws out a leg kick but Garuda moves out of range and Benedetti only half commits.
Benedetti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Garuda clobbers Benedetti with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Garuda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Benedetti.
And Benedetti responds with a good body kick, but Garuda manages to step out the way in time.
Garuda connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Garuda misses with a hook.
Benedetti tries a quick counter leg kick but Garuda is wise to it.
Garuda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benedetti getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Garuda fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Benedetti on the side of the head.
Benedetti gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Garuda.#T2#
Garuda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benedetti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big left from Garuda misses.
Good shot there by Garuda.
Benedetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garuda.
Benedetti steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Garuda.
Garuda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benedetti.
Benedetti throws out a counter right but Garuda avoids it with no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garuda with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Garuda lands a really nice looking cross but Benedetti seems unphased.
Nice uppercut there from Garuda.
Benedetti avoids the body shot from Garuda. #T3#
Benedetti avoids a kick to the body.
Benedetti feints a counter leg kick.
Garuda lands a really nice looking cross but Benedetti seems unphased.
Garuda fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Garuda thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Benedetti if he has to take too many more of those.
Benedetti throws the kick towards the body but Garuda avoids it.
Garuda throws a sloppy body shot
and Garuda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
Mantak Garuda's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Garuda darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Garuda throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Benedetti - that will leave a mark!
Garuda throws a low kick, looking for Benedetti's leg but Benedetti calmly moves out of range.
Benedetti thinks about the counter body kick.#T4#
Garuda throws a push kick but Benedetti slaps the foot to one side.
Garuda lands a leg kick that knocks Benedetti off balance momentarily.
Garuda misses with an uppercut.
Both fighters circling a little - Garuda finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benedetti moves out of range of the strikes.
Benedetti thinks about the counter body kick.
Benedetti wants to land a leg kick but Garuda is out of range.
Benedetti drops his hands momentarily and Garuda takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Benedetti throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Benedetti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Garuda cracks Benedetti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mantak Garuda had his way with Claudio Benedetti in that round.
The cut man is working on Mantak Garuda's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Garuda throws a hook but Benedetti avoids it easily.
Benedetti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Benedetti walks into a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Garuda.
Benedetti scores with a decent looking hook.
Garuda digs a good body shot into Benedetti's ribs.
Benedetti moves out of range as Garuda throws a body kick.
Garuda connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benedetti with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Garuda throws a lazy body kick
and Benedetti counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Garuda thinking.
Garuda misses with a straight right. #T1#
Benedetti takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Garuda bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Benedetti's head.
Benedetti turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Garuda darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Benedetti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Garuda counters with a nice uppercut.
Benedetti is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Benedetti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Garuda throws a front kick aimed at Benedetti's knee but Benedetti avoids it well.
Benedetti loads up on a big right hand but Garuda slips the punch.
Garuda is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Garuda throws a leg kick that is checked
and Benedetti counters with a good low kick that Garuda was not able to check.
Claudio Benedetti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A jab from Garuda misses.
Benedetti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Garuda fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Benedetti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Garuda checks a low kick from Benedetti.
Garuda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Benedetti makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benedetti lands a really nice looking cross but Garuda seems unphased.
A nice inside leg kick there by Garuda. That's going to slow Benedetti down.
Benedetti blocks the body kick.
Garuda throws the left hand but Benedetti avoids the punch easily.
Garuda bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Benedetti's head backwards.
Garuda blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Garuda misses the target.#T3#
Garuda fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Benedetti.
Garuda misses with a low kick.
Garuda throws the kick towards the body but Benedetti avoids it.
Benedetti lands with a thumping leg kick.
Garuda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benedetti.
Garuda misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Benedetti to counter with a crisp jab.
Benedetti looks to land a body kick but Garuda moved away.
Garuda buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Benedetti 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.
Benedetti defending well as Garuda loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Benedetti avoids the body shot from Garuda.
Benedetti appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A jab from Benedetti finds it's way through Garuda's defenses.
Benedetti ducks under a wild hook from Garuda.
Benedetti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Garuda misses with a straight right.
Garuda fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Benedetti.
Benedetti tries to work over Garuda's front leg with a kick but Garuda checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garuda. Benedetti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garuda throws a low kick but Benedetti avoids it.
Mantak Garuda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Benedetti bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Garuda's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick lands from Garuda.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mantak Garuda!
Mantak Garuda retains his light heavyweight title!
Mantak Garuda thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Claudio Benedetti spoke after the fight, saying '"te voy inyectar con la bacteria"'.

Event: JBL Judgement Night
Date: Aug 10, 2019

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Garuda misses the target.
Garuda throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sobieski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD2#
Sobieski looking to score a takedown here. Garuda is defending well but Sobieski drives through and ends up in Garuda's guard.
Sobieski controlling from the top position.
Garuda tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Garuda is pulling down on Sobieski's head. It's preventing any offense from Sobieski, at least for the moment.
Sobieski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Sobieski might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T1#
Garuda wants to stand but Sobieski is controlling the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Garuda preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sobieski wants to pass the guard but Garuda is keeping the position.
Sobieski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sobieski looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Garuda avoids the body shot from Sobieski.
And Garuda counters with a quick kick to the body but Sobieski blocks it.
Sobieski scores with a shot to the body. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Garuda comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Garuda throws a big shot that misses.
Garuda throws a low kick but Sobieski avoids it.
Jan Sobieski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garuda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sobieski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Garuda throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've been told by Garuda's head coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Garuda misses with a body kick.
Sobieski with the counter takedown but Garuda avoids it easily.
Garuda misses with a low kick.
Garuda wants to land a leg kick but Sobieski is out of range.
Garuda looks for the body kick but Sobieski saw that one coming.
Mantak Garuda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Sobieski tries to score with a low kick but Garuda moves his leg out of the way.
Garuda checks a low kick from Sobieski.
Sobieski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sobieski misses the shot to the body.
Garuda throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A big right from Garuda misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Sobieski checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Garuda throws out a leg kick but Sobieski moves out of range and Garuda only half commits.
Sobieski misses with a two punch combination.
Sobieski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Garuda misses with a hook.
Sobieski throws a leg kick but Garuda sees it coming and moves out of range.
Garuda misses with a body kick.
Sobieski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sobieski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Garuda lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#
It looks like Jan Sobieski has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sobieski 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sobieski scores with a body shot.
Garuda chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sobieski can pounce on him.
Sobieski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mantak Garuda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jan Sobieski's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sobieski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sobieski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Garuda misses the target.
A head kick from Sobieski lands but Garuda takes it in his stride.
Sobieski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sobieski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Garuda is out of range and Sobieski settles back down.
It looked like Garuda wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Garuda misses with a leg kick.
Sobieski with the counter takedown but Garuda avoids it easily.
Sobieski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobieski with a hook.
Garuda clobbers Sobieski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sobieski blocks the body kick.
Sobieski feints the counter takedown.
Sobieski throws a lazy head kick
and Garuda counters with a solid body kick. #T1#
A head kick by Sobieski misses
and Garuda comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Sobieski stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Garuda is on him like rabid pit bull! Sobieski slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mantak Garuda!
Mantak Garuda retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Mantak Garuda thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: JBL Summer Madness NOME
Date: Jul 13, 2019

#R1#
Garuda throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jones has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jones connects with a looping right hand.
Garuda throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jones counters with a nice body kick.
Good shot there by Garuda.#CUT2#
It looks like Billy Jones has been cut.
Billy Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garuda misses with a low kick.
Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Garuda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones lands a jab to the head.
Garuda 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.
Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Garuda moves away from the strike by Jones.
Garuda follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Garuda takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garuda defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Garuda moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T1#
Jones 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.
Garuda moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Garuda counters with a body kick.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garuda.
Jones misses with a combination #KD2#
and Garuda counters with a nice right hand that sends Jones toppling to the canvas! Jones scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Garuda finish him?!
Jones throws a jab when Garuda was well out of range.
Garuda tries a quick counter leg kick but Jones is wise to it.
Jones moves away from the strike by Garuda.
Jones tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Garuda manages to circle out of the way.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Garuda counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garuda pounces like a tiger and cracks Jones with a vicious hook! Jones is down but not out! Garuda follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mantak Garuda!
Mantak Garuda is the new light heavyweight champion!
Mantak Garuda 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: JBL Romero-Bastard III
Date: Jun 15, 2019

#R1#
Garuda looks to throw the jab but Ryan is out of range.
Garuda takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ryan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ryan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Mantak Garuda has been cut.
Ryan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Garuda on the side of the head.
Ryan lands a nice looking body shot.
Ryan lands the left hand.
Ryan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Garuda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ryan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Garuda manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Ryan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aran Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryan looks to land a left hand but Garuda moved out of range nicely.
Ryan throws the kick towards the body but Garuda avoids it.
Garuda swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Garuda. #T1#
Ryan throws a lazy body kick
letting Garuda counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Aran Ryan has been cut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ryan, right into the meat.
Ryan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ryan loads up on a big right hand but Garuda slips the punch.
Ryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Garuda on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ryan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Garuda has time to react.#CL#
Ryan gets tackled into the cage by Garuda. Garuda maintains the clinch.
Garuda lands a nice shot to the body.
Garuda slowing the pace effectively.
Ryan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Good body shot from Ryan.
Garuda swings wildly with an uppercut but Ryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garuda can't find room to land a body shot as Ryan controls the action. #T2#
Ryan working aggressively here.
Garuda takes a shot to the head.
Garuda misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garuda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ryan working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garuda.
Garuda tries to work over Ryan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Garuda.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garuda misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garuda misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Ryan.
Ryan wants to get back to striking at distance but Garuda won't allow it.
Garuda working aggressively here.
Ryan lands a nice uppercut.
Garuda lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Ryan fails to land.
Ryan scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ryan.
Garuda softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Ryan misses with the head strike.
Garuda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garuda scores with a hook to the body.
Garuda tries to throw a body punch but Ryan avoids it by throwing Garuda back against the cage.
Ryan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Garuda struggles to land a body shot inside as Ryan controls his hands.
Ryan struggles to land a body shot inside as Garuda controls his hands.
Garuda blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Garuda.
Garuda throws a head punch that misses.
Ryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Garuda lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Garuda creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Ryan is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Garuda fails to land.
Ryan is still on wobbly legs! Can Garuda finish him?
Garuda throws a punch but it's blocked by Ryan.
Garuda unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Ryan! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Garuda is unloading with more strikes now! Ryan drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mantak Garuda!
Mantak Garuda decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: JBL 1st Anniversary
Date: May 25, 2019

#R1#
Sobieski scores with a push kick.
Sobieski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Garuda throws a big shot that misses.
Garuda has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Sobieski shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sobieski showed some decent athleticism there.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sobieski working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Garuda is trying to get back to full guard.
Sobieski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Garuda manages to get to full guard.
Sobieski trying to control but Garuda is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobieski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sobieski throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Garuda pulls Sobieski in to control the position.
Sobieski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garuda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sobieski stands and throws Garuda's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Garuda is trying to improve his position.
Sobieski looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Garuda is avoiding damage well. #SUB2#
Sobieski is trying to get an arm triangle but Garuda is defending well.
Garuda tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sobieski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Sobieski is trying to get an arm triangle but Garuda is defending well.
Garuda is trying to control Sobieski's posture but Sobieski avoids it. #T2#
Sobieski controls the position from side control.
Garuda is trying to improve his position.
Sobieski throws a strike aimed at the side of Garuda's head but Garuda avoids it well.
Garuda tries to bench press Sobieski off him but Sobieski keeps the position.
Garuda is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sobieski off and has taken his back!
I really don't envy Sobieski right now.
Sobieski is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Garuda.
Sobieski is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T3#
Sobieski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Garuda avoiding Sobieski 's attempts to control his hands.
Sobieski is in bad spot here.
Sobieski is still trying to improve position.
Garuda has good solid back control here.
Sobieski is really stuck here.
Sobieski manages to reverse the position and now he's in Garuda's guard. Nice work there by Sobieski.
Sobieski trying to control the position from guard on top but Garuda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Sobieski controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sobieski landing with the ground and pound.
Sobieski throwing strikes from guard but Garuda blocks nicely.
Sobieski controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sobieski lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sobieski trying to control the position from guard on top but Garuda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garuda pulls Sobieski in close to prevent any damage.
Sobieski wants to pass the guard but Garuda is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Sobieski dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A jab from Garuda misses.
Sobieski takes a swing at Garuda's ribcage but misses.
Sobieski scores with a kick to the body.
Garuda tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sobieski is able to avoid easily.
Sobieski misses the shot to the body.
Garuda swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Garuda scoring well with a low kick there.
Sobieski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Garuda can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobieski scores with a push kick.
Sobieski throws a body shot but no joy.
Garuda moves out of range of the body kick.
Sobieski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Sobieski slips a jab from Garuda.
Garuda sets himself, and Sobieski steps forward looking for the clinch! Garuda avoids it this time.
Sobieski gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Garuda counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Garuda throws a series of punches but Sobieski avoids them all with ease.
Sobieski misses with a kick to the body
and Garuda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Garuda lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Garuda has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sobieski.
Garuda misses the jab.
Sobieski wants to counter the offense by Garuda and move into the clinch position.
Sobieski tries a head kick but it misses.
Sobieski misses with a head kick. #T2#
Sobieski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Garuda wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Garuda connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
Sobieski rushes Garuda and presses him up against the cage.
Garuda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garuda tries to work over Sobieski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sobieski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garuda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garuda throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Sobieski fails to land.
Sobieski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Garuda backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sobieski.
Garuda tries to throw a body punch but Sobieski avoids it by throwing Garuda back against the cage.
Garuda is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Garuda lands a body shot. #T3#
Garuda lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sobieski wants to take the fight to the mat but Garuda manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sobieski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garuda has a couple of punches blocked by Sobieski.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Garuda lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Garuda can't find room to land a body shot as Sobieski controls the action.
Sobieski prevents a body shot from Garuda.
Sobieski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sobieski scores with a shoulder strike.
Garuda is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Sobieski's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#BC2#
Sobieski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Garuda misses with an uppercut. Sobieski saw that one coming.
Sobieski goes for a double leg but Garuda avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Garuda continues to drive forward.
It looked like Garuda was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sobieski.
Garuda throws a hook but Sobieski avoids it easily.#T4#
Sobieski misses with a body kick.
Sobieski throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sobieski throws a sloppy head kick and Garuda moves out of range easily.
Mantak Garuda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garuda bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sobieski's head backwards.
Garuda avoids a kick to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Garuda tries to move into range but Sobieski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Garuda throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Garuda throws a chopping leg kick but Sobieski manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sobieski is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Garuda throws out a loose jab but Sobieski uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mantak Garuda will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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#
Sobieski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sobieski.
Garuda is looking to counter punch.
Sobieski lands a head kick. Garuda smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#
It looks like Mantak Garuda has been cut.
Sobieski shoots and misses
and Garuda counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Garuda throws a hook but Sobieski blocks it.
Garuda throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Sobieski counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES#
Garuda kicks off Sobieski and gets to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Garuda tenderised Sobieski's leg. Sobieski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Garuda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sobieski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A left lands for Garuda.#T1#
Both fighters circling a little - Sobieski finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sobieski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sobieski lands with a kick to the ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sobieski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garuda manages to avoid it.
Nice body kick from Sobieski.
Sobieski throws a body kick that misses. #CL2#
Sobieski clinches up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sobieski.
Sobieski blocks a body shot from Garuda.
Garuda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sobieski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Garuda is trying to break the clinch but Sobieski is controlling him.
Sobieski blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Garuda manages to break the clinch.
A low kick from Garuda is predictable there #TD2#
and Sobieski counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
Garuda is not content to let Sobieski control the position.
Garuda can't do much from the bottom here.
Garuda is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sobieski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garuda keeps working.
Jan Sobieski has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3##SUB2#
Sobieski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sobieski throws a strike aimed at the side of Garuda's head but Garuda avoids it well.
Sobieski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garuda keeps working. #SUB2#
Sobieski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Garuda, who protects the arm well.
Sobieski connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Garuda some visible discomfort.
Garuda regains half guard, as Sobieski was trying to land strikes.
Sobieski prevents Garuda from improving his position.#T4##SUB2#
Sobieski is looking for a kimura but Garuda is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sobieski to get the leverage.
Sobieski is looking to take a break and control but Garuda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sobieski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sobieski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Garuda defending well though.
Sobieski working over Garuda with some ground and pound. Garuda looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sobieski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sobieski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Sobieski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Garuda is trying to control but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jan Sobieski.
I think Sobieski 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Sobieski!
Jan Sobieski took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Destructive Striking Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated Mantak Garuda had this to say: 'Congratulations for tonight. I hope we meet in a cage again so I can extract my revenge!'.

Event: DSC STRIKE 52
Date: May 01, 2019

#R1#
McTavern misses with a left hand
and Garuda counters with a nice body shot.
McTavern jabs Garuda to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Garuda. That's going to slow McTavern down.
Crunch! Garuda slams his shin into McTavern's torso.
Garuda throws a lazy uppercut
and McTavern counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McTavern blocks a head kick by Garuda.
McTavern swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garuda fails with an attempt to clinch.
McTavern doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Garuda connects with a solid leg kick.
Garuda pivots, looking for a leg kick but McTavern is out of range and Garuda settles back down.
McTavern appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Garuda throws a sloppy body shot
and McTavern counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Mantak Garuda has been cut.
McTavern throws out a powerful jab.
Garuda connects with an inside leg kick.
McTavern defending well as Garuda loads up on a big left hand.
McTavern looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Garuda dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garuda lands a really nice looking cross but McTavern seems unphased.
Garuda jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Garuda. #T2#
Garuda cracks McTavern with a right hand to the side of the head.
McTavern lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garuda lands a nice leg kick that just misses McTavern's sensitive parts.
Garuda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McTavern has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Garuda.
McTavern looks to score with a jab to the body but Garuda is just out of range.
Mantak Garuda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garuda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garuda lands with a cross. #T3#
Garuda takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McTavern uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Garuda 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.
McTavern doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Garuda throws a head kick but McTavern moves out of range.
McTavern misses with a hook
and McTavern takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
McTavern is rocked!
Garuda throws a low kick but McTavern avoids it.
It seemed like McTavern was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Garuda misses with a straight left.
A countering left hand to the body from McTavern misses.#T4#
Sloppy strikes from McTavern. Those never looked like landing.
McTavern lands with an overhand left.
Garuda listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
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!
McTavern bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Garuda scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Garuda throws a half hearted mid kick.
McTavern looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McTavern, as that shot connected. #CUT2#
Mantak Garuda's cut is getting worse.
Garuda lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mantak Garuda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mantak Garuda's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
McTavern on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garuda. McTavern does a little dance to reset his feet.
McTavern looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Garuda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McTavern counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McTavern misses with a hook. Garuda ducked under it nicely.
Garuda fires out a quick counter leg kick but McTavern just manages to avoid it.
Garuda throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling McTavern to counter with a crisp jab.
Garuda scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garuda throws a leg kick which misses McTavern's front leg but catches the back leg as McTavern tries to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Garuda.
McTavern's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
McTavern tries to move into range but Garuda moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McTavern moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Garuda fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McTavern checks it well.
A nice side step and McTavern releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mantak Garuda is winning the standup battle so far.
Garuda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like McTavern was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
It looks like Garuda has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
McTavern uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Garuda has time to react.#CUT2#
Mantak Garuda's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
McTavern avoids the head kick by Garuda.
McTavern now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Garuda lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Garuda rushes McTavern and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2##TD2#
McTavern has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Garuda is trying to keep an underhook but McTavern manages to get the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
McTavern is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Garuda has managed to free his arm - good work.
Garuda keeping control of the position.
Garuda wants to control but McTavern is keeping busy.
Garuda is trying is best to control the position here.
Garuda is looking to improve his position.
McTavern is trying to control the action in half guard but Garuda is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Garuda looks like he's trying to stand up.
McTavern is keen to just control but Garuda is a slippery customer.#T3#
Garuda has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McTavern is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
McTavern is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Garuda sees it coming and defends easily.
Garuda gets full guard.
Garuda controlling McTavern's posture.
McTavern stands and throws Garuda's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McTavern trying to control the action but Garuda is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
McTavern looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McTavern postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T4#
McTavern tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Garuda tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McTavern wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McTavern is looking to take a break and control but Garuda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
McTavern thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Garuda is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Murky McTavern will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mantak Garuda'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.
#R3#
McTavern takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A slapping leg kick lands for Garuda.
Garuda misses with a body shot.
McTavern swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Garuda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McTavern can do to turn this around?
McTavern avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garuda scores with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garuda chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Garuda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McTavern.#T1#
Garuda lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Garuda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
You can see that McTavern has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Garuda looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Garuda staying out of range there.#KD#
Garuda lands a big head kick that sends McTavern tumbling to the mat! Garuda takes a step backwards and waves McTavern back to his feet - he wants the finish!
McTavern is still on wobbly legs! Can Garuda finish him?
Garuda lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as McTavern crumples to the floor! Garuda milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mantak Garuda!
Mantak Garuda retains his light heavyweight title!
Mantak Garuda thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Murky McTavern stepped up to the mic, saying 'Take me back to the sea and throw me to the fishes'.

Event: DCS STRIKE 47
Date: Apr 06, 2019

#R1#
Garuda will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Troeng doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL2#
Troeng clinches up against the cage.
Troeng misses with a punch on the inside.
Garuda misses with a punch on the inside.
Garuda misses with a punch on the inside.
Troeng lands a shot to the body.
Troeng blocks a body shot from Garuda.
Troeng misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garuda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Garuda.
Garuda tries to throw a body punch but Troeng avoids it by throwing Garuda back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Troeng blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Troeng creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Troeng scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Garuda fails to land.
Garuda doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Garuda swings wildly with an uppercut but Troeng uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garuda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Troeng's elbow.
Garuda working aggressively here.
Troeng lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Troeng has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Garuda seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Troeng can turn it around.
Garuda throws a punch but it's blocked by Troeng.
Garuda throws a head punch that misses.
Garuda misses with a punch to the body.
Troeng misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garuda.
A body shot lands from Garuda.
Garuda can't find room to land a body shot as Troeng controls the action.
Troeng prevents a body shot from Garuda.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garuda.
A head punch on the inside from Troeng fails to land.
Garuda goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Garuda makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Garuda lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Garuda.
Garuda digs a right hand into Troeng's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Troeng's gas tank.
Garuda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Garuda can't find room to land a body shot as Troeng controls the action.
Garuda manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Garuda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garuda tries a body shot but Troeng blocks it.
Garuda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Troeng lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Troeng blocks a body shot from Garuda.
Troeng misses with a body punch.
Garuda doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Garuda tries a body shot but Troeng blocks it.
Garuda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Troeng.
Garuda tries to throw a body punch but Troeng avoids it by throwing Garuda back against the cage.
Garuda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garuda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Troeng tries to work over Garuda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garuda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garuda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garuda misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garuda.
Garuda misses with a punch to the body.
Garuda can't find room to land a body shot as Troeng controls the action.
Garuda struggles to land a body shot inside as Troeng controls his hands.
I was talking to Garuda's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Garuda tries to throw a body punch but Troeng avoids it by throwing Garuda back against the cage.
Garuda misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Garuda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Garuda fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garuda.
Garuda misses with a punch to the body.
Troeng blocks an uppercut.
Garuda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Troeng blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garuda digs a right hand underneath Troeng's ribcage. Troeng let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Garuda misses with a punch to the body.
Troeng pushes Garuda back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Garuda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garuda lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garuda.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Troeng blocking some punches.
Garuda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garuda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mantak Garuda dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Troeng takes one to the side of the head.
Mantak Garuda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garuda throws a right hand that misses
and Troeng counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Garuda thinking.
Garuda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Troeng sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Garuda misses with a hook to the body
letting Troeng counter with a right hand.
Garuda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Troeng can do to turn this around?
Garuda throws a nice outside leg kick.
Garuda ducks under a wild hook from Troeng.
Garuda looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Garuda fakes the leg kick and cracks Troeng in the body.
Garuda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Troeng manages to avoid it.
Garuda scores with a crisp jab that stopped Troeng in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garuda connects with the punch.
Troeng steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garuda.
Troeng looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Troeng throws the left hand but Garuda avoids the punch easily.
Garuda throwing a counter right hand but Troeng manages to avoid it.
Troeng throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Garuda misses the body punch
and Garuda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garuda lands with a kick to the ribs.
Garuda takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT2#
It looks like Mantak Garuda has been cut.
Garuda scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A low kick from Garuda is predictable there
and Troeng counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Garuda throws the kick towards the body but Troeng avoids it.
Troeng throws out a counter right but Garuda avoids it with no problem.
Troeng on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Garuda slips under a jab from Troeng.
Garuda throws a poor cross that misses
and Troeng counters with a straight right hand.
Garuda misses with an uppercut.
Garuda swings widly with a right hand
and Troeng counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Troeng tries to clinch but Garuda is having none of it.
Garuda lands a nice looking body kick.
Troeng uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garuda.
It seemed like Troeng was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Garuda lands with a kick to the ribs.
Garuda throws a lazy head kick
and Troeng makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A head kick by Garuda misses
and Troeng counters with a nice body shot.
Garuda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Troeng connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Troeng avoids the body shot from Garuda.
Troeng doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Garuda scores with a jab to the jaw.
Troeng misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Garuda on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Garuda throws a lazy uppercut
and Troeng counters with a nice body shot.
Garuda throws an off balance right hand
and Troeng counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Garuda tries to clinch but Troeng moves away
and Troeng cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Garuda works Troeng's body with a nice hook.
Garuda smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Garuda throws a lazy uppercut
letting Troeng counter with a right hand.
Garuda lands a nice looking body shot.
Garuda slips under a jab.
Garuda scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Garuda throws a head kick that misses
and Troeng connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Garuda throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Troeng throws a jab but it's blocked by Garuda.
Garuda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Troeng moves out of range of the body kick from Garuda.
Garuda scoring well with a low kick there.
A lazy left from Troeng finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garuda lands with a thumping leg kick.
Garuda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Troeng.
A telegraphed right hand from Garuda misses the target.
Garuda throws an off balance right hand
and Troeng counters with a nice uppercut.
Garuda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Troeng just misses with a punch to the body.
Garuda slips under a jab from Troeng.
Garuda misses with an uppercut
and Troeng counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tor Troeng will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mantak Garuda'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.
#R3#
Garuda thuds his shin into the meat of Troeng's side.
A head kick by Garuda misses
and Troeng connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Troeng with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Garuda to score with a decent uppercut.
Troeng on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tor Troeng seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garuda finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Troeng looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Garuda 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.
Garuda just misses with a punch to the body.
Garuda misses with a left hand
and Troeng connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Troeng has Garuda up against the cage in a clinch.
Garuda is working Troeng over against the cage.
Garuda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Garuda misses with the head strike. #T1#
Garuda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Garuda lands with a short shot to the head.
Garuda misses with some punches.
Garuda swings wildly with an uppercut but Troeng uses good head movement to avoid it.
Troeng blocks an uppercut.
Troeng blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garuda scores with a nice hook to the head.
Troeng blocks a body shot from Garuda.
Garuda working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Garuda fails to land.
Troeng can't find room to land a body shot as Garuda controls the action.
Troeng prevents a body shot from Garuda.
Garuda throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Garuda struggles to land a body shot inside as Troeng controls his hands.
Garuda tries a body shot but Troeng blocks it.
Garuda misses with some punches.
Mantak Garuda has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Garuda misses with the head strike.
Troeng has a couple of punches blocked by Garuda.
Garuda throws a head punch that misses.
Troeng misses with a body punch.
Garuda misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garuda throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Garuda tries a body shot but Troeng blocks it.
Garuda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Troeng throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Garuda scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Troeng.
Troeng goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Troeng.
Garuda lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Troeng or not.
Garuda misses with a punch to the body.
Garuda throws a head punch that misses.
Garuda tries to work over Troeng's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garuda throws a punch but it's blocked by Troeng.
Garuda swings wildly with an uppercut but Troeng uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garuda throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Troengs head.
Troeng lands a left hand that snaps the head of Garuda backwards.
Troeng scores with a nice hook to the head.
Garuda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Troeng's elbow.
Garuda lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Troeng tries to throw a body punch but Garuda avoids it by throwing Troeng back against the cage. #T4#
Garuda tries to throw a body punch but Troeng avoids it by throwing Garuda back against the cage.
Garuda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garuda tries to work over Troeng's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Troeng lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Garuda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garuda misses with a hook from the clinch.
Troeng lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garuda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garuda throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Garuda fails to land.
Garuda misses with the head strike.
Garuda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Garuda is leaning against Troeng and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Troeng takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Garuda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Garuda working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mantak Garuda clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Mantak Garuda's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Garuda jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Garuda with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Garuda throws a lazy uppercut
and Troeng connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Garuda misses the jab.
Troeng throws a counter combo.
Garuda looks to throw a body kick
and Troeng connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garuda. Troeng does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garuda misses with a hook to the body
and Troeng counters with a straight right hand.
Troeng checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garuda doesn't manage to clinch there - Troeng circles away.
Garuda misses with a right hand
enabling Troeng to counter with a crisp jab.
Garuda misses with a hook.
Good work by Troeng as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
Garuda tries to clinch up
and Troeng counters with a nice body shot.
Garuda digs a good body shot into Troeng's ribs.
Garuda scores with a push kick.
Garuda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Troeng.
Garuda throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Troeng counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Garuda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Troeng.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Garuda, right into the meat.
Troeng has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Garuda.
Garuda goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T2#
Nice body kick there by Garuda.
A lazy left from Garuda finds it's target.
Garuda misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garuda throws a lazy head kick
and Troeng cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A solid body kick from Garuda.
Troeng might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Garuda misses with a looping left.
Garuda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Troeng.
Garuda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Troeng counters with a nice uppercut.
Garuda looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Troeng 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.
Garuda throws a leg kick
and Troeng counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Garuda fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Garuda throws a leg kick that is checked
and Troeng counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Garuda lands a front kick.
Nice defenses there by Garuda.
A left lands for Garuda.
Garuda looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Garuda lands a nice leg kick that just misses Troeng's sensitive parts.
Garuda swings away with a body shot that misses
and Troeng makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Garuda keeps Troeng at a distance using the push kick.
Garuda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Troeng avoids the body shot from Garuda.
Garuda throws a sloppy body shot
and Troeng counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Troeng uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garuda.
Troeng has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Garuda.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garuda lands with a slapping head kick.
Garuda takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A low kick from Garuda is predictable there
and Troeng counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garuda takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Garuda throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Troeng to counter with a crisp jab.
Troeng ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Garuda misses the body punch
and Troeng cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Troeng uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garuda.
Troeng appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Tor Troeng will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mantak Garuda's cut.
That's time! Garuda'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#
Garuda connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A nice leg kick lands there from Garuda.
Garuda fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Troeng is out of range.
Garuda thuds his right hand into Troeng's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Troeng slips under a jab.
Troeng appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Troeng throws the left hand but Garuda avoids the punch easily.
Garuda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Troeng moves away.
As Garuda backs off Troeng throws a huge counter combo but Garuda manages to avoid it all.
Garuda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garuda tries to counter by clinching up but Troeng breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garuda throws a sloppy head kick
and Troeng counters with a nice uppercut.
Troeng bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Garuda misses with a hook
and Troeng counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Garuda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Troeng throws out the jab.
Garuda throws a nice outside leg kick.
Garuda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Troeng throws out the jab.
Garuda ducks right into an uppercut from Troeng.
Garuda lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Garuda connects with a good right hand that stumbles Troeng. Troeng circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Garuda throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Troeng counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Troeng moves out of range of the body kick from Garuda.
Garuda throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Troeng counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Garuda takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Troeng lands a jab to the head. #T2#
Garuda throws a sloppy head kick and Troeng moves out of range easily.
Garuda 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.
Troeng looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A swing and a miss from Troeng.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Garuda.
Garuda slips under a jab from Troeng.
Garuda throws a lazy uppercut
and Troeng counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Garuda slips a jab from Troeng.
Garuda lands with an overhand left.
Troeng misses with a straight left.
Troeng's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Troeng avoids the head kick by Garuda. #T3#
Garuda misses with a left hand
enabling Troeng to counter with a crisp jab.
Troeng defending well as Garuda loads up on a big left hand.
Troeng wants to counter the offense by Garuda and move into the clinch position.
Garuda misses with a hook
and Troeng connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Garuda connects with an inside leg kick.
Garuda throws the left hand but Troeng avoids the punch easily.
Garuda scores with a kick to the body.
Garuda throws a right hand that misses
and Troeng counters with a nice uppercut.
Troeng avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Garuda throws a right hand that misses
and Troeng counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Troeng throws out a loose jab but Garuda uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Troeng misses
and Garuda counters with a good, hard body kick but Troeng shrugs it off. #T4#
Garuda with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good standup being displayed there by Garuda as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garuda swings for the body but Troeng moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Troeng! But no joy.
Troeng on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Garuda tries to land a leg kick but Troeng saw it coming and moves away.
Troeng looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Troeng steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garuda.
A little jabbing left from Troeng on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Garuda scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Garuda misses.
Garuda wants to clinch.

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 Mantak Garuda.
I think Garuda has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 48:48
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 50:45
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mantak Garuda!
Mantak Garuda retains his light heavyweight title!
Mantak Garuda seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DSC STRIKE 43
Date: Mar 17, 2019

#R1#
Garuda cracks Harper with a right hand to the side of the head.
Harper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garuda.
Garuda ducks right into an uppercut from Harper.
Garuda misses with a combination
and Harper counters with a right hand to the body.
A shot to the body from Harper misses
and Garuda counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harper throws a lazy uppercut
and Garuda counters with a nice leg kick.
Garuda throws a lazy uppercut
and Harper counters with a stiff right hand.
Garuda connects with a leg kick. Harper looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Harper throws a lazy uppercut
and Garuda counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Harper throws a body punch but Garuda moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harper misses the shot to the body.
Garuda swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Harper.#CUT#
It looks like Chris Harper has been cut.
Harper on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Garuda. Garuda obviously looking to wear him down.
Garuda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Garuda just misses with a punch to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Garuda.
Harper's coach down at Pablo's Boxing Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Harper's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Harper misses with a lunging right hand
and Garuda counters with a good, hard body kick but Harper shrugs it off.
A slapping body kick lands there for Garuda.
Harper looks winded!
Garuda lands a nice hook to Harper's body. Harper takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Garuda scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Harper takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Garuda thows a body kick. Harper tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Garuda punishes Harper's body with a nice straight punch.
Garuda scores with a sloppy right hand. Harper should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garuda changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Garuda closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Harper! Garuda dives in looking to finish! Harper is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mantak Garuda!
Mantak Garuda retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Mantak Garuda thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DSC STRIKE 39
Date: Feb 23, 2019

#R1#
Robinson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Garuda lands a brutal head kick. Robinson looks out on his feet and Garuda throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Mantak Garuda!
Mantak Garuda is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Mantak Garuda, 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: JBL 4 Takashi vs Sireika
Date: Aug 11, 2018

#R1#
Norman looks to score with a jab to the body but Steve Jr is just out of range.
Steve Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Norman.
Steve Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Norman manages to avoid it.
Norman throwing a counter right hand but Steve Jr manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Norman. Steve Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Norman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Norman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Steve Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Norman moves away from the strike by Steve Jr.
Steve Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Norman misses with a few strikes there.
Norman looks to score with a jab to the body but Steve Jr is just out of range.
Norman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Norman.
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!
Steve Jr has one of Norman's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steve Jr can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Norman working the strikes but Steve Jr uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #SU#
Norman decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Steve Jr takes a swing at Norman's ribcage but misses.
Steve Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
No joy there for Norman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Norman thuds a left hand into Steve Jr's body.
Norman misses with a few strikes there.
Steve Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Steve Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Norman.
Norman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Steve Jr's hands.
Steve Jr misses with a body shot.
A punch combination from Norman misses.
Norman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steve Jr cracks Norman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
Norman thuds his right hand into Steve Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Steve Jr sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve Jr looks to land a right hand but Norman moved out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Steve Jr.
Norman defending well as Steve Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Norman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Steve Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Norman connects with a solid leg kick.
Steve Jr swinging wildly here.
Norman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Norman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
Norman clinches. #BC2#
Steve Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
William Norman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steve Jr throws a hook but Norman avoids it easily.
Norman tries to bum rush Steve Jr with a series of wild strikes but Steve Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Norman looks to land a left hand but Steve Jr moved out of range nicely.
Norman misses with a double jab.
Norman misses the shot to the body.
Steve Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Steve Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big left from Norman misses.
We've been told by Norman's head coaches at The Coffee Shop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Norman throws a lazy right hand but Steve Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steve Jr connects with a body shot that sends Norman's belly button to the back.
Steve Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Norman scores with a push kick.
A shot to the liver by Steve Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Norman is breathing heavily.
Steve Jr misses with the combination.
Steve Jr cracks Norman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Norman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
Norman throws a nice looking combination but Steve Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little jabbing left from Steve Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Steve Jr misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Norman. That snapped Steve Jr's head back. #KD2#
Steve Jr cracks Norman with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Steve Jr has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Norman to stand back up!#ROC2#
Norman is rocked!
Crack! Steve Jr connects with the perfect overhand right and Norman falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Steve Jr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mark Steve Jr!
An out of breath Mark Steve Jr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Unstoppable Force
Date: Jul 21, 2018

#R1#
The Bastard scores with a punch to the head.
The Bastard has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from The Bastard there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#
It looks like Billy The Bastard has been cut.
The Bastard cracks Steve Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The Bastard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The Bastard is looking to clinch but Steve Jr is avoiding it.
Steve Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
BOOM! Steve Jr lands a beautiful left hook that drops The Bastard. The Bastard tries to recover but Steve Jr is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and The Bastard lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Steve Jr!
Mark Steve Jr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Trials By Fire III
Date: Jun 09, 2018

#R1#
Shoemaker blocks the body kick.
A swing and a miss from Shoemaker.
Steve Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shoemaker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shoemaker throws a counter combo.
Shoemaker misses with a wild body shot.
Shoemaker misses the jab.
Shoemaker digs a good hook to Steve Jr's body.
Jordon Shoemaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shoemaker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steve Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shoemaker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shoemaker throws a big shot that misses.
Steve Jr moves out of range as Shoemaker strikes.
Steve Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Steve Jr slips under a jab from Shoemaker.
Steve Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shoemaker.
Steve Jr moves out of range as Shoemaker strikes.#T1#
Steve Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Steve Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Shoemaker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Shoemaker gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Shoemaker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Shoemaker working the head and body with strikes.
Steve Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shoemaker scores with a couple of nice shots.
Steve Jr pushes Shoemaker off looking to stand but Shoemaker dives back in and keeps control.
Steve Jr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Shoemaker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Steve Jr trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Steve Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Shoemaker lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shoemaker working the ground and pound effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shoemaker scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Steve Jr?
Steve Jr wants to hold on but Shoemaker pushes him away.
Shoemaker fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #CUT2#
It looks like Mark Steve Jr has been cut.
Steve Jr is trying desperately to improve position.
Steve Jr is breathing heavily.
Shoemaker cracks Steve Jr with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Shoemaker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shoemaker breaks from Steve Jr's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Shoemaker raining down shots from the mount!
Shoemaker punishing his opponent with strikes. #T3#
Shoemaker working the ground and pound effectively.
Shoemaker lands a nice shot to the head.
Shoemaker looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shoemaker lands with some strikes.#SUB2#
Shoemaker has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Steve Jr is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jordon Shoemaker!
Our winner, Jordon Shoemaker, 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.

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