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Event: SYN 953 Maluga vs. Leifsson 6     
Date:   Jan 25, 2023
#R1#
Kasamsun throws the left hand but Mazziotti avoids the punch easily.
Mazziotti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kasamsun tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mazziotti swivels and escapes.
Mazziotti swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kasamsun counters with a nice body shot.
Kasamsun pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Kasamsun misses its intended target.
Kasamsun misses with a wild body shot.
Mazziotti takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mazziotti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kasamsun throws out the jab.
Kasamsun misses with a hook to the body
and Mazziotti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mazziotti lands a jab-cross combination.
A jab from Mazziotti misses.
Mazziotti misses with a few strikes there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kasamsun misses with a straight right.
A jab from Kasamsun misses.
A slow jab from Mazziotti misses its intended target.
Mazziotti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kasamsun lands with an overhand left.
Kasamsun pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mazziotti stuffs the takedown.#T1#
Kasamsun connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mazziotti momentarily.
Kasamsun catches Mazziotti with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mazziotti misses with a body shot.
Kasamsun with the counter takedown but Mazziotti avoids it easily.
Kasamsun walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mazziotti throws a hook but Kasamsun blocks it.
Kasamsun cracks Mazziotti with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kasamsun swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mazziotti scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mazziotti digs a good body shot into Kasamsun's ribs.
Mazziotti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mazziotti avoids the body shot from Kasamsun.
Mazziotti displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kasamsun.
Domenico Mazziotti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Irong Kasamsun.
Mazziotti lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kasamsun misses with a straight right.
Mazziotti looks to score with a jab to the body but Kasamsun is just out of range.
Kasamsun displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mazziotti throws out the jab. #T2#
Mazziotti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mazziotti throws a right and a left that Kasamsun avoids nicely.
Kasamsun feints the counter takedown.
Mazziotti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mazziotti looks to throw the jab but Kasamsun is out of range.
Kasamsun with the counter takedown but Mazziotti avoids it easily.
Kasamsun uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mazziotti.
Kasamsun looks for a takedown but Mazziotti sprawls well.
Kasamsun shoots in looking for a takedown. Mazziotti tries to sprawl out of it but Kasamsun keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mazziotti manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kasamsun loads up on a big right hand but Mazziotti slips the punch.
Mazziotti throws a leg kick but Kasamsun sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mazziotti ducks right into an uppercut from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun takes a swing at Mazziotti's ribcage but misses.
Kasamsun misses with a looping left.
Mazziotti is looking to counter punch.
Mazziotti stuffs the takedown attempt from Kasamsun. Kasamsun gets slowly back to his feet. #T3#
Mazziotti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mazziotti cracks Kasamsun with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mazziotti throws a nice looking combination but Kasamsun bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mazziotti throws a series of punches but Kasamsun moves out of range.
Mazziotti throws a body punch but Kasamsun moves out of range.
Kasamsun changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mazziotti scores with a body shot.
Kasamsun lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mazziotti circles away quickly and effectively.
Mazziotti pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kasamsun back to the cage. Mazziotti follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Good standup being displayed there by Kasamsun as he connects with a hook.
A punch combination from Mazziotti misses.
Mazziotti swinging wildly here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kasamsun misses with an uppercut.
Mazziotti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mazziotti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mazziotti walks into a straight right hand from Kasamsun.#T4#
Mazziotti tries to bum rush Kasamsun with a series of wild strikes but Kasamsun uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kasamsun scores with a hook to the body. Mazziotti takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kasamsun misses with an uppercut. Mazziotti saw that one coming.
Kasamsun takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kasamsun misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mazziotti.
Domenico Mazziotti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kasamsun fails with the takedown.
Kasamsun throws a body punch but Mazziotti moves out of range.
Mazziotti really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kasamsun keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mazziotti.
Kasamsun throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mazziotti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mazziotti.
Kasamsun looks to land a right hand but Mazziotti moved out of range.
Kasamsun rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mazziotti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mazziotti wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mazziotti looks to land a left hand but Kasamsun moved out of range nicely.
Mazziotti lands with a nice body punch.
Kasamsun throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mazziotti tries to bum rush Kasamsun with a series of wild strikes but Kasamsun uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Domenico Mazziotti dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Kasamsun jabs Mazziotti to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mazziotti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mazziotti throws a leg kick
and Kasamsun counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Kasamsun misses.
Kasamsun ducks under a wild hook from Mazziotti.
As Mazziotti backs off Kasamsun throws a huge counter combo but Mazziotti manages to avoid it all.
Mazziotti lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Domenico Mazziotti is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Mazziotti gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kasamsun throwing strikes from guard but Mazziotti blocks nicely.
Mazziotti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kasamsun working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kasamsun throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mazziotti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kasamsun throwing strikes from guard but Mazziotti blocks nicely. #T1#
Kasamsun in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kasamsun postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mazziotti wants to stand up but Kasamsun is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Some wild striking there from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti misses with a double jab.
Kasamsun takes a swing at Mazziotti's ribcage but misses.
Mazziotti is looking to counter punch.
Kasamsun stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kasamsun throws a jab but it's blocked by Mazziotti.
Kasamsun swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mazziotti throwing a counter right hand but Kasamsun manages to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Mazziotti. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mazziotti.#TD2#
Kasamsun scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mazziotti is not content to let Kasamsun control the position. #T2#
Kasamsun tries to score with some ground and pound. Mazziotti controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kasamsun throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Mazziotti works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Mazziotti tries to kick Kasamsun off but Kasamsun keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kasamsun misses with a head shot. Mazziotti uses the momentum to regain guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kasamsun trying to control but Mazziotti is working from the bottom. #T3#
Kasamsun connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kasamsun wants to control from the top but Mazziotti keeps moving.
Kasamsun postures up in Mazziotti's guard and throws a big left but Mazziotti blocks it.
Kasamsun throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kasamsun loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kasamsun has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mazziotti finds it's way round the side to connect with Kasamsun's head.
Mazziotti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kasamsun sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kasamsun scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mazziotti ducks under a wild hook from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun lands with a hook. Mazziotti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4#
Mazziotti uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kasamsun has time to react.
Mazziotti on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kasamsun fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mazziotti misses with a wild combination.
Mazziotti throws a series of punches but Kasamsun moves out of range.
Mazziotti darts in trying to clinch
and Kasamsun counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kasamsun swings for the body but Mazziotti moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kasamsun looks to land a right hand but Mazziotti moved out of range.
Mazziotti slips a jab and a cross from Kasamsun.
No luck for Kasamsun with that takedown attempt.
Mazziotti drops his hands momentarily and Kasamsun takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Irong Kasamsun will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kasamsun pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Domenico Mazziotti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kasamsun jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Kasamsun throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Kasamsun misses.
Kasamsun throws a hook but Mazziotti blocks it.
Kasamsun missing with a left hand there. Mazziotti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kasamsun cracks Mazziotti with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mazziotti throws a body shot but no joy.
Kasamsun looks to score with a jab to the body but Mazziotti is just out of range.
Mazziotti slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kasamsun waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mazziotti.
As Kasamsun looks to move away, Mazziotti throws a big counter combo but Kasamsun just gets out of the way.
Kasamsun scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasamsun lands a nice looking body shot.
Kasamsun scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mazziotti throws a low kick, looking for Kasamsun's leg but Kasamsun calmly moves out of range.
Kasamsun tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kasamsun closes the distance and clinches up with Mazziotti, looking for a takedown. Kasamsun pushes Mazziotti against the cage but Mazziotti circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Kasamsun. #T1#
Kasamsun closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mazziotti circles away.
Kasamsun throws an overhand right that lands on Mazziotti's shoulder, as Mazziotti tries to avoid the shot.
Mazziotti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kasamsun.
A shot to the liver by Mazziotti. Beautiful body shot.
Kasamsun connects with a body shot.
Kasamsun shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mazziotti sprawls well. Mazziotti wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kasamsun gets slowly back to his feet.
Domenico Mazziotti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Irong Kasamsun.
Kasamsun slips a straight right by Mazziotti.
Mazziotti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kasamsun misses with a body shot.
Mazziotti is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab from Kasamsun misses.
Mazziotti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kasamsun misses the shot to the body.
Mazziotti defending well as Kasamsun loads up on a big left hand.
Kasamsun scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T2#
The crowd cheers as Mazziotti lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kasamsun doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mazziotti is looking to clinch.
Kasamsun throws a looping overhand right but Mazziotti ducks down to avoid it.
Kasamsun lunges at Mazziotti with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mazziotti's hand.
Mazziotti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kasamsun.
A little feinted left hand from Mazziotti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mazziotti misses with the combination.
Kasamsun's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mazziotti under the eye.
No joy there for Mazziotti, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #TD2#
Kasamsun shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mazziotti is trying to defend but Kasamsun finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kasamsun throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mazziotti to regain full guard.
Kasamsun lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Mazziotti wants to stand and escape but Kasamsun is having none of it.
Kasamsun with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kasamsun lands a couple of digs.
Mazziotti keeping full guard, as Kasamsun tries to pass.
Kasamsun throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kasamsun chips away with some ground and pound.
Kasamsun postures up in Mazziotti's guard and throws a big left but Mazziotti blocks it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kasamsun content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kasamsun throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kasamsun comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kasamsun dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mazziotti slips under a jab.
Kasamsun throws an overhand right that lands on Mazziotti's shoulder, as Mazziotti tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Kasamsun misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun lands a head shot.
Kasamsun throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kasamsun lands with a nice body punch.
Kasamsun fails with a takedown attempt.
Mazziotti fails to land with a series of punches.
Kasamsun throws a body punch but Mazziotti moves out of range.
Mazziotti fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kasamsun on the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Irong Kasamsun comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kasamsun 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Irong Kasamsun!

Irong Kasamsun decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: SYN 947 Abner vs. Aorigele     
Date:   Jan 01, 2023
#R1#
Mazziotti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mazziotti slips under a jab from Benedetti.
Benedetti scores with a push kick.
Benedetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mazziotti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benedetti manages to avoid it.
Mazziotti moves out of range as Benedetti strikes.
Benedetti wants to slow Mazziotti down by chopping away at his legs.
Benedetti connects with the punch.
Benedetti takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mazziotti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice defenses there by Benedetti.
Mazziotti punishes Benedetti's body with a nice straight punch.
Benedetti with a nice cross.
Benedetti tries to clinch there but Mazziotti circles away.
Rafael Benedetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mazziotti fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Benedetti is out of range.
Mazziotti really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Benedetti thows a leg kick but Mazziotti checks it
and Mazziotti counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mazziotti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benedetti manages to avoid it.
Mazziotti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A clash of legs there as Mazziotti blocks the low kick.
Mazziotti walks into a straight right hand from Benedetti.#T1#
Benedetti looks to land a left hand but Mazziotti moved out of range nicely.
Mazziotti takes one to the chin there.
Mazziotti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mazziotti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mazziotti takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mazziotti throws a body shot but no joy.
Benedetti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Benedetti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mazziotti tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Benedetti takes one to the side of the head.
Benedetti connects with a jab.
Benedetti slips a straight right by Mazziotti.
Benedetti with a jab.
Mazziotti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benedetti throws a body punch but Mazziotti moves out of range.
Benedetti lands a jab to Mazziotti's midsection.
Mazziotti misses with a body shot.
Mazziotti looks to score with a jab to the body but Benedetti is just out of range.
Benedetti misses with an uppercut
and Mazziotti counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Benedetti throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2##CL#
Mazziotti clinches up with Benedetti and pushes him back against the cage.
Benedetti working aggressively here. #BC#
Mazziotti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Benedetti misses with a looping left.
Benedetti throws a front kick that sends Mazziotti stumbling back into the cage.
Mazziotti checks a leg kick.
Benedetti throws a head kick but Mazziotti moves out of range.
Mazziotti swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A low kick lands for Benedetti.
Mazziotti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benedetti.
Mazziotti has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Benedetti finds it's way round the side to connect with Mazziotti's head.
Benedetti throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Benedetti walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mazziotti checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A right-left combo lands from Mazziotti.
Benedetti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Benedetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mazziotti looks to land a left hand but Benedetti moved out of range nicely.
An inside leg kick from Benedetti misses.
Nice defenses there by Benedetti.
Benedetti misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Benedetti punishes Mazziotti's body with a nice straight punch.
Benedetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mazziotti.
Mazziotti takes a swing at Benedetti's ribcage but misses.
Benedetti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mazziotti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Benedetti throws a series of punches but Mazziotti moves out of range.
Mazziotti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benedetti.
Benedetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Mazziotti misses the target.
Benedetti fails to land with a series of punches.
Benedetti dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mazziotti. That did some damage!
Sloppy strikes from Mazziotti. Those never looked like landing.
A left lands for Mazziotti.
Benedetti takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Benedetti throws a body punch but Mazziotti moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Mazziotti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benedetti closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazziotti misses with a wild body shot.
Benedetti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
Benedetti swings widly with a right hand
and Mazziotti counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mazziotti moves out of range of the strikes.
Benedetti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti ducks right into an uppercut from Benedetti.
Benedetti throws a leg kick which misses Mazziotti's front leg but catches the back leg as Mazziotti tries to avoid it.
Mazziotti misses with the combination.
Benedetti dips to his left and cracks Mazziotti with an uppercut!
Benedetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mazziotti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mazziotti moves in looking to clinch but Benedetti pushes him off.
Benedetti doesn't manage to clinch there - Mazziotti circles away.
Benedetti throws a series of punches but Mazziotti avoids them all with ease.
As Benedetti looks to move away, Mazziotti throws a big counter combo but Benedetti just gets out of the way.
Mazziotti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Benedetti counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Benedetti has taken the fight to the clinch.
Benedetti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benedetti tries a body shot but Mazziotti blocks it.
Benedetti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rafael Benedetti will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mazziotti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Benedetti lands a nice shot to the body.
Domenico Mazziotti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mazziotti lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Benedetti backs up against the cage.
Mazziotti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Mazziotti does no damage.
Mazziotti fails to land with a series of punches.
Benedetti is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Benedetti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mazziotti was well out of range. Poor timing from Benedetti.
Benedetti explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mazziotti closes the distance but Benedetti moves to the side
letting Benedetti counter with a right hand.
Benedetti throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mazziotti's head.
Mazziotti takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mazziotti moves out of range as Benedetti throws a body kick.
Benedetti loads up on a big right hand but Mazziotti slips the punch.
Mazziotti takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Benedetti staying out of range there.
Benedetti takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Benedetti slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Benedetti slips a straight right by Mazziotti.
Benedetti scores with a nice body kick. #T1#
Mazziotti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Benedetti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mazziotti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Benedetti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Benedetti misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like Mazziotti was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Benedetti.
Mazziotti digs a good hook to Benedetti's body.
Benedetti tries to work over Mazziotti's front leg with a kick but Mazziotti checks it.
Mazziotti blocks a leg kick.
Mazziotti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benedetti manages to avoid it.
Benedetti misses with a looping left.
Benedetti throws a poor cross that misses
and Mazziotti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mazziotti throws a body punch but Benedetti moves out of range.
Mazziotti misses with a shot to the body
and Benedetti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mazziotti takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Benedetti throws a leg kick
and Mazziotti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mazziotti misses with a body shot.
Benedetti attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Benedetti throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mazziotti counters with a three punch combo that has Benedetti backing up. Benedetti nods at Mazziotti to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mazziotti throws a combination that misses
and Benedetti counters with a nice uppercut.
Benedetti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Domenico Mazziotti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Benedetti works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mazziotti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benedetti.
Benedetti dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mazziotti. That did some damage!
Mazziotti motions for Benedetti to come forward. Mazziotti throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mazziotti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice body punch from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti looks to land a left hand but Benedetti moved out of range nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mazziotti, as that shot connected.
Benedetti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rafael Benedetti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mazziotti misses with a two punch combination.
Benedetti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mazziotti blocks a low kick nicely.
Mazziotti throws a big counter combination but Benedetti scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Benedetti fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Benedetti connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mazziotti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benedetti throws a lazy body kick
and Mazziotti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Benedetti dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mazziotti. That did some damage!
Mazziotti misses with a body shot. #T3#
Benedetti goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mazziotti takes a swing at Benedetti's ribcage but misses.
Benedetti let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mazziotti staying out of range there.
Mazziotti is looking to wear down Benedetti with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Benedetti scores with a jab to the jaw.
Benedetti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mazziotti tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Benedetti counters with a good low kick that Mazziotti was not able to check.
Benedetti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little feinted left hand from Mazziotti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mazziotti throws a big shot that misses.
Benedetti throws a big shot that misses.
Mazziotti misses with a few strikes there.
Benedetti throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mazziotti.
A jab from Benedetti finds it's way through Mazziotti's defenses.
Mazziotti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Benedetti drops his hands momentarily and Mazziotti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Benedetti lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mazziotti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Benedetti.
Good shot there by Benedetti.#T4#
A big right from Mazziotti misses.
Mazziotti misses with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Benedetti as he connects with a hook.
Benedetti scoring well with a low kick there.
Benedetti turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Benedetti. That's going to slow Mazziotti down.
Benedetti connects with a nice looking jab.
Mazziotti looks to land a right hand but Benedetti moved out of range.
Benedetti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Benedetti.
Benedetti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mazziotti slips under a jab.
Benedetti misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mazziotti looks to land a right hand but Benedetti moved out of range.
Benedetti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mazziotti stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Benedetti tries to clinch there but Mazziotti circles away.
Mazziotti just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Mazziotti closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rafael Benedetti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Benedetti blocks a jab.
Mazziotti throws a combination. Benedetti tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mazziotti is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Benedetti takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mazziotti looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Benedetti scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Benedetti scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mazziotti doesn't seem bothered though.
Mazziotti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mazziotti tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Benedetti avoids the body shot from Mazziotti.
Benedetti cracks Mazziotti with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Benedetti scores with a jab.
Benedetti moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mazziotti has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Benedetti.
Benedetti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Benedetti moves out of range of the strikes.
Benedetti cracks Mazziotti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Benedetti throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mazziotti's head.
Benedetti delivers a nice body kick.
Benedetti tries to clinch but Mazziotti is having none of it. #T1#
Mazziotti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Benedetti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mazziotti throws a jab but it's blocked by Benedetti.
Mazziotti throws a combination. Benedetti tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Benedetti throws a hook but Mazziotti blocks it.
Benedetti misses with a looping right.
Mazziotti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Benedetti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Benedetti lands with a kick to the temple. Mazziotti shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Benedetti scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mazziotti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benedetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benedetti moves away from the strike by Mazziotti.
Mazziotti takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mazziotti throws a body punch but Benedetti moves out of range.
Mazziotti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A lazy body kick from Benedetti
and Mazziotti counters with a nice body shot.
Benedetti ducks under a wild hook from Mazziotti.#T2#
Benedetti throws a hook but Mazziotti blocks it.
Benedetti fails with an attempt to clinch.
Benedetti tries to close the distance and clinch but Mazziotti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mazziotti tries to bum rush Benedetti with a series of wild strikes but Benedetti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Benedetti tries to land a front kick but Mazziotti steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mazziotti throws a big counter combination but Benedetti scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mazziotti will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mazziotti misses with a looping left.
Benedetti fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mazziotti takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Benedetti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mazziotti was well out of range. Poor timing from Benedetti.#CL#
Benedetti gets tackled into the cage by Mazziotti. Mazziotti maintains the clinch.
Mazziotti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Benedetti.
A short body shot lands from Benedetti as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benedetti.
Mazziotti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benedetti's elbow.
Benedetti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Mazziotti is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mazziotti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Benedetti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mazziotti misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Benedetti breaks from the clinch.
Mazziotti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Benedetti gets a clinch.
Benedetti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benedetti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Mazziotti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Benedetti throws out a powerful jab.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut. Benedetti saw that one coming.
Mazziotti lands a jab-cross combination. #T4#
Mazziotti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot 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!
A slow jab from Benedetti misses its intended target.
Mazziotti takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Benedetti lands with a good body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Benedetti. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Benedetti.
Benedetti throws an overhand right that lands on Mazziotti's shoulder, as Mazziotti tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Benedetti darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Benedetti connects with an inside leg kick.
Mazziotti throws a right and a left that Benedetti avoids nicely.
Benedetti was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Benedetti looks to score with a jab to the body but Mazziotti is just out of range.
A big left from Benedetti misses.
Benedetti looks to score with a jab to the body but Mazziotti is just out of range.
Benedetti cracks Mazziotti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mazziotti walks into a straight right hand from Benedetti.
Mazziotti slips a jab and a cross from Benedetti.
Mazziotti throws a lazy uppercut
and Benedetti counters with a stiff right hand.
Benedetti lands a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rafael Benedetti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Benedetti 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafael Benedetti!

A very excited looking Rafael Benedetti 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 941 CDB vs. Hoost     
Date:   Dec 04, 2022
#R1#
Mazziotti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
White Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mazziotti's hands.
White Jr throws a good cross that connects.
Mazziotti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
White Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mazziotti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mazziotti throws a jab but it's blocked by White Jr.
Mazziotti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
White Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mazziotti throws out the jab.
White Jr lunges at Mazziotti with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mazziotti's hand.
Mazziotti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A right-left combo lands from White Jr.
White Jr moves in looking to clinch but Mazziotti pushes him off.
White Jr missing with a left hand there. Mazziotti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mazziotti throws an overhand right that lands on White Jr's shoulder, as White Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by White Jr.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Mazziotti throws a poor cross that misses
and White Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mazziotti misses with a left hand #CL2#
and White Jr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
White Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
White Jr working aggressively here.
Mazziotti blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
White Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
White Jr misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from White Jr fails to land.
Mazziotti blocks a body shot from White Jr.
White Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
White Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
White Jr misses with a body punch.
Mazziotti prevents a body shot from White Jr.
White Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mazziotti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
White Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
White Jr misses with some punches.
White Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mazziotti blocks a body shot from White Jr.
White Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Mazziotti.
White Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2##BC#
Mazziotti breaks from the clinch.
Mazziotti lands a right hook to the body.
Mazziotti shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. White Jr eats them both and turns towards Mazziotti to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#It looks like Bruce White Jr has been cut.
Mazziotti blocks a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mazziotti walks into a left hand.
Mazziotti takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice uppercut lands for White Jr. That snapped Mazziotti's head back.
White Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mazziotti misses with a hook.
White Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
White Jr 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.
Mazziotti lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
Mazziotti rushes White Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
White Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Mazziotti controls his hands.
White Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
White Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mazziotti misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Mazziotti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
White Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from White Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bruce White Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mazziotti lands a jab to White Jr's midsection.#T3#
Mazziotti missing with a left hand there. White Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mazziotti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
White Jr thuds a left hand into Mazziotti's body.
Mazziotti avoids the body shot from White Jr.
Mazziotti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
White Jr lands the left hand.
White Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
White Jr jabs Mazziotti right on the nose. Mazziotti blinks but takes it well.
A slow jab from White Jr misses its intended target.
Nice jab there from White Jr.
Mazziotti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt White Jr.
White Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Mazziotti.
Mazziotti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Mazziotti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mazziotti really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
White Jr loads up on a big right hand but Mazziotti slips the punch.
Mazziotti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White Jr blocks a jab.
White Jr is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mazziotti had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Mazziotti scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. White Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
White Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from White Jr. Mazziotti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mazziotti takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mazziotti slips a straight right by White Jr.
A looping hook to the body misses from White Jr. Mazziotti does a little dance to reset his feet.
White Jr throws a body punch but Mazziotti moves out of range.
White Jr swings for the body but Mazziotti moves out of range.
White Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mazziotti in his tracks.
White Jr misses with a wild body shot.
White Jr takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL#
Mazziotti has managed to clinch.
Mazziotti tries to throw a body punch but White Jr avoids it by throwing Mazziotti back against the cage.
White Jr lands with a right to the head.
White Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
White Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
White Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mazziotti takes a shot to the head.
Mazziotti blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce White Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruce White Jr's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A decent looking cross lands there for White Jr.
Mazziotti ducks right into an uppercut from White Jr.
White Jr missing with a left hand there. Mazziotti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
White Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Mazziotti moves out of range of the strikes.
Mazziotti is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mazziotti. White Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mazziotti smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bruce White Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
White Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mazziotti scores with a jab. White Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
White Jr throws the left hand but Mazziotti avoids the punch easily.
Mazziotti wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
White Jr with a jab.
White Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Mazziotti is just out of range.
Good shot there by Mazziotti.
Decent striking displayed by Mazziotti there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Mazziotti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#White Jr is rocked!
White Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Mazziotti slips a straight right by White Jr.
Mazziotti throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Mazziotti ducks under a wild hook from White Jr.
Mazziotti throwing a counter right hand but White Jr manages to avoid it.
White Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mazziotti's hands.
Mazziotti just misses with a punch to the body.
Mazziotti looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mazziotti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
White Jr throws a shot from downtown. Mazziotti moves away and avoids it.
Nice cross by Mazziotti.
Nice uppercut there from White Jr.
White Jr misses with a body punch
and Mazziotti counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A jab from Mazziotti misses.
Mazziotti shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mazziotti clobbers White Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
White Jr lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mazziotti throws out a powerful jab.
White Jr slips a straight right by Mazziotti.#CL#
Mazziotti fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with White Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from White Jr.
White Jr misses with some punches. #T2#
Mazziotti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
White Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from White Jr fails to land. #BC#
Mazziotti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mazziotti slips a straight right by White Jr.
Mazziotti throws a looping overhand right but White Jr ducks down to avoid it.
White Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mazziotti tries to clinch there but White Jr circles away.
White Jr misses with a straight right.
White Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mazziotti looks to land a combination but White Jr avoids it well.
Mazziotti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by White Jr.
Mazziotti throws a series of punches but White Jr moves out of range.
White Jr looks to land a right hand but Mazziotti moved out of range.
Mazziotti slips a jab from White Jr.
White Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Mazziotti to counter with a crisp jab.
Mazziotti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
White Jr ducks under a wild hook from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
White Jr lands an overhand right.
Mazziotti throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from White Jr misses.
White Jr looks to land a right hand but Mazziotti moved out of range.
Mazziotti scores with a crisp jab that stopped White Jr in his tracks.
White Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mazziotti was well out of range. Poor timing from White Jr.
A shot to the liver by White Jr. Beautiful body shot.
White Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mazziotti takes a shot to the body in his stride.
White Jr missing with a left hand there. Mazziotti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mazziotti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White Jr.
Mazziotti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mazziotti looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mazziotti paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
White Jr ducks under a wild hook from Mazziotti.
White Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mazziotti throws a hook but White Jr blocks it.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White Jr throws a sloppy body shot
letting Mazziotti counter with a right hand.
Mazziotti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mazziotti tries to land a leg kick but White Jr saw it coming and moves away.
White Jr throws a hook but Mazziotti avoids it easily.
Mazziotti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract White Jr.
Mazziotti scores with the left hand. White Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
White Jr misses the jab.
Mazziotti misses with a jab, cross combination.
White Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
White Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from White Jr.
Mazziotti throws an overhand right that lands on White Jr's shoulder, as White Jr tries to avoid the shot.
White Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
White Jr misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Mazziotti forces White Jr back against the cage and clinches.
White Jr working aggressively here.
White Jr lands a shot to the body.
White Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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 Domenico Mazziotti will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bruce White Jr's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Nice defenses there by Mazziotti.
White Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
White Jr steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mazziotti.
White Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mazziotti manages to avoid it.
Mazziotti tries to counter by clinching up but White Jr breaks away and moves out of range.
Mazziotti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from White Jr.
Mazziotti misses with a left hand
letting White Jr counter with a right hand.
Mazziotti defending well as White Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Mazziotti cracks White Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Donk. White Jr catches Mazziotti right on the button with a cross.
Mazziotti lands a jab to the nose.
Mazziotti connects with a crisp jab.
Mazziotti throws a body shot but no joy.
White Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mazziotti fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
White Jr swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mazziotti counters with a stiff right hand.
White Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Mazziotti finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White Jr scores with a body shot.
Mazziotti connects with a body shot.
White Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
Mazziotti takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
White Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Mazziotti counters with a straight right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Mazziotti as he connects with a hook.
Mazziotti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mazziotti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and White Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Mazziotti misses.
Mazziotti takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mazziotti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
White Jr misses with an uppercut.
Mazziotti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
White Jr digs a good body shot into Mazziotti's ribs.
White Jr looks to land a right hand but Mazziotti moved out of range.
White Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
White Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mazziotti misses with a low kick.
White Jr misses with a straight right.
White Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mazziotti throws a nice looking combination but White Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
White Jr tries to throw a body punch but Mazziotti avoids it by throwing White Jr back against the cage.
Bruce White Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
White Jr tries to throw a body punch but Mazziotti avoids it by throwing White Jr back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for White Jr.
White Jr misses with an elbow strike.
White Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
White Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
White Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
White Jr tries to work over Mazziotti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Mazziotti on the inside.
White Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mazziotti prevents a body shot from White Jr.
White Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mazziotti blocks an uppercut. #T3#
White Jr working aggressively here.
White Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Mazziotti.
White Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mazziotti lands a right hand that snaps the head of White Jr backwards.
Mazziotti blocking some punches.
White Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Mazziotti uses good head movement to avoid it.
White Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
White Jr is working Mazziotti over against the cage.
Mazziotti digs a right hand into White Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on White Jr's gas tank.
White Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mazziotti goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Mazziotti breaks the clinch.
White Jr misses with a looping right.
Mazziotti throwing a counter right hand but White Jr manages to avoid it.
Mazziotti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but White Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mazziotti drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
White Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mazziotti under the eye.
A right-left combo lands from Mazziotti.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White Jr throws the left hand but Mazziotti avoids the punch easily.
White Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Mazziotti throws a hook but White Jr avoids it easily.
White Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti loads up on a big right hand but White Jr slips the punch.
White Jr sizes up Mazziotti with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
White Jr has Mazziotti up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Mazziotti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mazziotti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
White Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti throws a body punch but White Jr moves out of range. #CL2#
White Jr closes the distance and clinches.
White Jr throws a head punch that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bruce White Jr.
I think White Jr has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce White Jr!

An out of breath Bruce White Jr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: C119: Kahn vs. Blazej     
Date:   Aug 07, 2022
#R1#
Mazziotti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koivisto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Koivisto 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.
Domenico Mazziotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koivisto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mazziotti to score with a decent uppercut.
Mazziotti catches Koivisto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mazziotti scores with a body shot.
Koivisto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mazziotti slips under a jab.
Koivisto slips a jab from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mazziotti swings for the body but Koivisto moves out of range.
Koivisto flicks out a counter leg kick but Mazziotti steps away.
Koivisto moves away from the strike by Mazziotti.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Koivisto! But no joy.
Mazziotti looks to land a left hand but Koivisto moved out of range nicely.
Mazziotti scores with a hook to the body. Koivisto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Koivisto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mazziotti.
Koivisto slips a straight right by Mazziotti.
Koivisto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Koivisto moves out of range of the strikes.
Koivisto misses with a hook.#T1#
Koivisto moves out of range as Mazziotti strikes.
Koivisto walks into a stiff left hand from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti scores with the left hand. Koivisto knows he should have avoided that one.
Mazziotti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koivisto.
Mazziotti is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mazziotti scores with a hook to the body. Koivisto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mazziotti throws a hook but Koivisto blocks it.
Koivisto unleashes a big counter combination but Mazziotti bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mazziotti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koivisto moves away.
Koivisto throws out a counter right but Mazziotti avoids it with no problem.
Mazziotti swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Koivisto.
Domenico Mazziotti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mazziotti connects with a looping right hand.
Mazziotti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koivisto moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Mazziotti.#CL2#
Koivisto closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Koivisto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Koivisto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mazziotti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koivisto misses with a hook. Mazziotti ducked under it nicely.
Mazziotti just misses with a punch to the body.
Koivisto is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
Koivisto blocks a jab.
Koivisto throws out a counter right but Mazziotti avoids it with no problem.
Mazziotti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koivisto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mazziotti wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mazziotti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koivisto was well out of range. Poor timing from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti swats away the attempt to clinch by Koivisto.
Koivisto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Koivisto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mazziotti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mazziotti just misses with a punch to the body.
Koivisto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mazziotti really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mazziotti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut
and Koivisto counters with a series of strikes. Mazziotti will be more careful next time no doubt.
Koivisto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mazziotti.
Koivisto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mazziotti works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mazziotti thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Koivisto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Koivisto takes one to the side of the head.
Mazziotti slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Koivisto walks into a stiff left hand from Mazziotti.
Koivisto takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut.
Koivisto takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mazziotti is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice shot by Mazziotti.
A swing and a miss from Mazziotti.
And Koivisto tries to counter it with a takedown but Mazziotti pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Koivisto tries to clinch up.
Koivisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mazziotti is looking to counter punch.
Koivisto is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Koivisto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mazziotti throwing a counter right hand but Koivisto manages to avoid it.
Koivisto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mazziotti.
Koivisto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mazziotti misses with a straight right.
Koivisto feints a counter leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koivisto shoots in for a takedown but Mazziotti shows good takedown defense. #T4#
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut. Koivisto saw that one coming.
Koivisto doesn't manage to clinch there - Mazziotti circles away.
Koivisto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mazziotti takes a swing at Koivisto's ribcage but misses.
Mazziotti throws an off balance right hand
and Koivisto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Koivisto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti looks to score with a jab to the body but Koivisto is just out of range.
Mazziotti lands a head shot.
Mazziotti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Koivisto counters with a straight right hand.
Mazziotti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mazziotti throws a right hand that misses
enabling Koivisto to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Mazziotti is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab by Mazziotti.
Oh Mazziotti is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters circling - Mazziotti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mazziotti seems to have got his legs back now.
Mazziotti lands with an uppercut that bounces Koivisto off the cage and back into range.
Koivisto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mazziotti throws a jab when Koivisto was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Domenico Mazziotti dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A slow jab from Mazziotti misses its intended target.
Koivisto is looking for the big counter here.
Mazziotti's corner calls for a 1-2. Mazziotti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Mazziotti misses the target.
As Mazziotti backs off Koivisto throws a huge counter combo but Mazziotti manages to avoid it all.
Mazziotti throws a poor cross that misses
and Koivisto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Domenico Mazziotti has been cut.
Mazziotti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mazziotti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mazziotti scores with a nice strike.
Mazziotti lands with an overhand left.
Mazziotti keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mazziotti throws a hook but Koivisto blocks it.
As Mazziotti backs off Koivisto throws a huge counter combo but Mazziotti manages to avoid it all.
Koivisto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mazziotti connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mazziotti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Koivisto's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by Mazziotti.
Koivisto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mazziotti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mazziotti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Koivisto counters with an inside leg kick.
Domenico Mazziotti is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Mazziotti lands a nice hook to Koivisto's body. Koivisto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mazziotti connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Koivisto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mazziotti throws a jab when Koivisto was well out of range.
Mazziotti lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Koivisto moves out of range as Mazziotti strikes.
Mazziotti smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mazziotti throws the left hand but Koivisto avoids the punch easily.
Mazziotti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koivisto can do to turn this around?
Mazziotti just misses with a punch to the body.
Mazziotti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Koivisto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice body punch from Koivisto.
Koivisto lands with a left to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Koivisto lands an uppercut.
Mazziotti tries to break the clinch but Koivisto is controlling the position. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Koivisto.
Koivisto is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mazziotti is defending well.#BC#
Mazziotti manages to break the clinch.
Mazziotti throws a looping overhand right but Koivisto ducks down to avoid it.
Koivisto throws out a counter right but Mazziotti avoids it with no problem.
Mazziotti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koivisto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Koivisto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Koivisto's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mazziotti connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Koivisto scrambles back to his feet.
Mazziotti throws out a loose jab but Koivisto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mazziotti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mazziotti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Koivisto counters with a leg kick.
Koivisto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Koivisto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Koivisto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mazziotti.
And Koivisto tries to counter it with a takedown but Mazziotti pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Koivisto needs to keep his hands up - Mazziotti had a free shot at his head there.
Mazziotti with a nice cross.
Mazziotti throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Koivisto counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Koivisto working some strikes from top position.
Mazziotti wants to sweep here but Koivisto controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Koivisto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Koivisto is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mazziotti is looking to stand up but Koivisto isn't so interested in that idea.
Mazziotti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Koivisto throws a big right hand that misses.
Mazziotti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mazziotti keeping moving, preventing Koivisto from controlling successfully.
Koivisto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Koivisto throwing strikes from guard but Mazziotti blocks nicely.
Koivisto slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Koivisto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Koivisto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Koivisto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mazziotti is trying to control the position but Koivisto postures up.
Koivisto stands up over Mazziotti, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Koivisto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Koivisto drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mazziotti looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mazziotti looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mazziotti! #REVR#
You can see the frustration on Koivisto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU#
Mazziotti stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Mazziotti lands a jab to the head.
Mazziotti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mazziotti misses with a looping left.
Koivisto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Domenico Mazziotti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Domenico Mazziotti's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mazziotti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koivisto moves away.
Ultima Koivisto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koivisto moves away from the strike by Mazziotti.
Mazziotti throws a hook but Koivisto avoids it easily.
Mazziotti getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Koivisto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mazziotti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mazziotti catches Koivisto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Koivisto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti throws a shot to the body.
Koivisto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazziotti scores with a sloppy right hand. Koivisto should have avoided that one.
Koivisto ducks under a wild hook from Mazziotti.
Koivisto takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1##KD2#
Koivisto lands a big head kick that sends Mazziotti tumbling to the mat! Koivisto takes a step backwards and waves Mazziotti back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Mazziotti looks to land a right hand but Koivisto moved out of range.
Koivisto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mazziotti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Koivisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mazziotti.
Koivisto throws a counter combo.
Mazziotti feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Koivistos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mazziotti misses with a straight right.
Mazziotti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koivisto.
A swing and a miss from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti throws a poor cross that misses #KD2#
and Koivisto counters with a crisp right hand that drops Mazziotti! Koivisto lets Mazziotti back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koivisto moves away from the strike by Mazziotti.
Koivisto throws out a counter right but Mazziotti avoids it with no problem.
Mazziotti with a nice cross.
Koivisto looks to land a right hand but Mazziotti moved out of range.
Mazziotti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mazziotti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koivisto was well out of range. Poor timing from Mazziotti.#T2#
Mazziotti misses with a hook.
Koivisto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheers as Mazziotti lands an impressive looking overhand right. Koivisto doesn't seem phased though.
Mazziotti misses with a shot to the body
and Koivisto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mazziotti scores with a nice strike.
Mazziotti throws a jab but it's blocked by Koivisto.
Koivisto's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mazziotti connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Koivisto scrambles back to his feet.
Mazziotti sizes up Koivisto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mazziotti throws a poor cross that misses
and Koivisto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mazziotti throws an overhand right that lands on Koivisto's shoulder, as Koivisto tries to avoid the shot.
Mazziotti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koivisto was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mazziotti misses with a looping left.
Koivisto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Koivisto ducks under a wild hook from Mazziotti.
Koivisto throws a jab when Mazziotti was well out of range.#T3#
Mazziotti connects with a right hand. Koivisto shakes it off.
Koivisto grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Mazziotti takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Koivisto cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ultima Koivisto!
After winning the bout, Ultima Koivisto 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#
Mazziotti moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Mazziotti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ji Woo scores with a nice head shot.#CL2#
Ji Woo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mazziotti fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Mazziotti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ji Woo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Mazziotti misses its target.
Mazziotti has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ji Woo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ji Woo tests Mazziotti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ji Woo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Ji Woo scores with a nice head shot.
Ji Woo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mazziotti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ji Woo can pounce on him.
Ji Woo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ji Woo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ji Woo cracks a nice hook into Mazziotti's ribs.#T2#
Mazziotti takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mazziotti has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ji Woo finds it's way round the side to connect with Mazziotti's head. #CL2#
Ji Woo forces Mazziotti back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Mazziotti manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ji Woo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ji Woo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ji Woo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3#
Mazziotti walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ji Woo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mazziotti moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ji Woo throws a sloppy body shot
and Mazziotti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ji Woo throws a jab when Mazziotti was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Mazziotti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Ji Woo throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Mazziotti counter with a right hand.
Ji Woo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mazziotti had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#CL2#
Ji Woo has Mazziotti up against the cage in a clinch.
Ji Woo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ji Woo has Mazziotti pressed against the cage, preventing Mazziotti from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ji Woo.
Ji Woo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ji Woo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mazziotti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ji Woo working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mazziotti.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ji Woo blocks an uppercut.
Mazziotti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ji Woo lands with a short shot to the head.
Ji Woo tries a body shot but Mazziotti blocks it.
Ji Woo pushes Mazziotti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bong Ji Woo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ji Woo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mazziotti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mazziotti really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ji Woo lands with a cross.
Mazziotti has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ji Woo scores with a nice body kick.
Ji Woo tries to clinch but Mazziotti moves out of range.
Mazziotti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazziotti steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ji Woo. That one must have hurt.
Mazziotti keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from Mazziotti misses the target.#T1#
Mazziotti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ji Woo.
An attempted straight right counter from Mazziotti misses the target.
Ji Woo closes the distance but Mazziotti moves to the side
and Mazziotti counters with a nice uppercut.
Ji Woo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ji Woo moves to clinch but Mazziotti breaks away
letting Mazziotti counter with a right hand.
Ji Woo misses with an uppercut. Mazziotti saw that one coming.
Bong Ji Woo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Mazziotti has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The fighters circling - Ji Woo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mazziotti is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A low kick lands for Ji Woo.
Ji Woo scores with the left hand. Mazziotti knows he should have avoided that one.
Ji Woo cracks a nice hook into Mazziotti's ribs.
Ji Woo gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Mazziotti counter with a right hand.
Bong Ji Woo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ji Woo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Mazziotti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Mazziotti closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A slow jab from Ji Woo misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Mazziotti misses the target.#CL2#
Ji Woo darts in and clinches Mazziotti up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mazziotti seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ji Woo can turn it around.
Ji Woo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mazziotti backwards.
Ji Woo has a couple of punches blocked by Mazziotti.
Ji Woo tries a body shot but Mazziotti blocks it.
Ji Woo blocking some punches.
Ji Woo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mazziotti blocks an uppercut. #T4##BC#
Mazziotti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ji Woo is looking to clinch.
Ji Woo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mazziotti counters with a nice uppercut.
Ji Woo scores with a spinning back kick!
Ji Woo connects with a looping right hand.
Ji Woo tries to land a front kick but Mazziotti steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mazziotti is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mazziotti moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ji Woo 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.

Bong Ji Woo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ji Woo throws a quick inside leg kick.
It looks like Mazziotti has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Ji Woo throws a leg kick
and Mazziotti counters with a nice uppercut.
Mazziotti moves out of range of the body kick from Ji Woo.
Mazziotti is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ji Woo misses with a right hand
and Mazziotti counters with a stiff right hand.
Ji Woo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Mazziotti misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ji Woo tries to clinch there but Mazziotti circles away. #CL2#
Mazziotti gets tackled into the cage by Ji Woo. Ji Woo maintains the clinch.
Bong Ji Woo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Ji Woo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ji Woo lands with a short shot to the head.
Ji Woo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ji Woo tries to throw a body punch but Mazziotti avoids it by throwing Ji Woo back against the cage.
Ji Woo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ji Woo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mazziotti backwards.
Ji Woo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mazziotti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mazziotti working aggressively here.
Ji Woo blocks an uppercut.
Mazziotti misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ji Woo.
Ji Woo scores with a shot to the side of Mazziotti's head.
A nice left hand lands by Mazziotti.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ji Woo.
Mazziotti prevents a body shot from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ji Woo lands a nice uppercut.
Ji Woo lands a hook that snaps the head of Mazziotti backwards.
Ji Woo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Domenico Mazziotti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mazziotti has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mazziotti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ji Woo scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Mazziotti. #BC#
Mazziotti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big left from Ji Woo misses.
Mazziotti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Ji Woo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ji Woo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mazziotti blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Mazziotti fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Mazziotti.
Ji Woo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mazziotti lands a nice uppercut.
Mazziotti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Mazziotti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ji Woo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mazziotti throwing a counter right hand but Ji Woo manages to avoid it.#T3#
Mazziotti moves out of range of the strikes.
Ji Woo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mazziotti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mazziotti swats away the attempt to clinch by Ji Woo.
It looked like Mazziotti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A good leg kick by Ji Woo. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ji Woo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mazziotti counters with a stiff right hand.
Ji Woo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mazziotti.
Ji Woo cracks Mazziotti with an open hand slap.
Ji Woo digs a good body shot into Mazziotti's ribs.
Ji Woo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Mazziotti to counter with a crisp jab.
Ji Woo darts in trying to clinch
and Mazziotti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Ji Woo is rocked!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bong Ji Woo.
Well Ji Woo 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bong Ji Woo!

During a confident post fight interview, Bong Ji Woo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: C108: Chula vs. Corassa     
Date:   Jul 01, 2022
#R1#
Miller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mazziotti throws a right and a left that Miller avoids nicely.
Mazziotti misses with a left hand #TD#
and Miller counters with a takedown into side control.
Mazziotti struggling a bit here.
Miller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mazziotti keeps working.
Miller working away.
Miller staying calm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T1#
Sloppy strikes there by Miller.
Miller 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.
Miller wants to control but Mazziotti is keeping him busy.
Miller lands a decent elbow from side control.
Miller tries to score with some ground and pound. Mazziotti controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Miller looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mazziotti is avoiding damage well.
Miller looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mazziotti is avoiding damage well.
Mazziotti wants to control but Miller postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller controls the position.
Mazziotti is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mazziotti is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mazziotti is not content to let Miller control the position. #T2#
Miller lands a few punches from side control.
Mazziotti is letting Miller control him for a moment.
Miller trying to control the position but Mazziotti is working away.
Miller creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mazziotti sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Mazziotti defending against the ground and pound.
Miller scores with a couple of short elbows.
Miller landing strikes.
You can see the frustration on Mazziotti's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Mazziotti parries the strikes from Miller easily there. Miller is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mazziotti to escape.
Mazziotti is looking for a sweep.
Miller is trying to ground and pound but Mazziotti uses the momentary lack of control by Miller to regain half guard.
Mazziotti tries to roll over but Miller keeps him under control.
Mazziotti is staying active underneath Miller, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've been hearing that Miller has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mazziotti wants to control but Miller is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mazziotti on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Miller throwing shots but Mazziotti is blocking nicely. #T4#
Mazziotti trying to control here.
Mazziotti is looking to improve his position.
Mazziotti regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Miller.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Mazziotti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miller stays in close to Mazziotti's body and controls the position.
Mazziotti pulls Miller in close to his closed guard and prevents Miller from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miller throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lynton Miller dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Mazziotti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Miller is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mazziotti sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mazziotti scores with a nice right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Lynton Miller has been cut.
Mazziotti tries to bum rush Miller with a series of wild strikes but Miller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mazziotti throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Miller decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mazziotti's guard.

Mazziotti uses the cage to get back to his feet. #TD#
Miller closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mazziotti's guard.

Mazziotti is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miller is looking to break free of the clinch but Mazziotti has double underhooks. #T1#
Mazziotti keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Miller's efforts to push away.
Mazziotti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miller prevents a body shot from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti scores with a shot to the side of Miller's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
Mazziotti misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti swings wildly with an uppercut but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mazziotti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mazziotti throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller. #BC2#
Mazziotti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Miller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Mazziotti.
Miller feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
Miller throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mazziotti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Miller throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mazziotti throws a counter combo.
Mazziotti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
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!
Miller with a hook.
Miller scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Miller throws the kick towards the body but Mazziotti avoids it.
Mazziotti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
Mazziotti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mazziotti throws a looping overhand right but Miller ducks down to avoid it.
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mazziotti manages to avoid it.
Domenico Mazziotti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Miller.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lynton Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller defending well as Mazziotti loads up on a big left hand.
Mazziotti missing with a left hand there. Miller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Miller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mazziotti.
Miller attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mazziotti takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mazziotti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mazziotti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Miller stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Domenico Mazziotti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miller shoots in looking for a takedown. Mazziotti tries to sprawl out of it but Miller keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mazziotti manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Mazziotti misses with a body shot.
Miller on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Miller dives in and grabs Mazziotti's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mazziotti pushes down on Miller's head and hops out.
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miller throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mazziotti's waist but Mazziotti gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Miller off to one side.
Miller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mazziotti manages to avoid it.
Miller shoots in and drives through. Mazziotti sprawls well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Domenico Mazziotti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lynton Miller'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!#R3#
Miller doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Mazziotti to counter with a crisp jab.
Mazziotti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
Nice sprawl there from Mazziotti as Miller shoots in.
Miller lands with a thumping leg kick.
Miller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti cracks Miller with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazziotti 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.
Mazziotti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miller's corner calls for a 1-2. Miller obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Miller closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mazziotti circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lynton Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mazziotti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mazziotti misses with a hook. Miller ducked under it nicely.
Miller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti looks to throw the jab but Miller is out of range.
Mazziotti scores with a nice right hand.
Mazziotti scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mazziotti lands a slapping body shot.
Miller avoids the body shot from Mazziotti.
Good shot there by Mazziotti.#T2#
Mazziotti throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
Miller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mazziotti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Miller. Those never looked like landing.
Miller lands a really nice looking cross but Mazziotti seems unphased.
Miller jabs Mazziotti to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Miller tests Mazziotti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mazziotti throws a predictable looking body shot #TD#
and Miller counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mazziotti won't be happy with that.
Miller wants to control but Mazziotti is keeping him busy.
Mazziotti is trying to get back to his feet.#T3#
Miller throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
What's Mazziotti going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Mazziotti defending against the ground and pound.
Mazziotti takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Miller controlling the position from side mount. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Miller landing a few strikes.
Miller trying to control the position but Mazziotti is working away.
Miller working the ground and pound from side control.
Miller scoring with punches from side control.
Miller trying to control the action but Mazziotti is working from the bottom.
Mazziotti can't do much from the bottom here.
Miller in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Domenico Mazziotti.
I think Mazziotti 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Domenico Mazziotti!

Domenico Mazziotti 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: Combate 100: Rio     
Date:   May 28, 2022
#R1#
Mazziotti blocks a leg kick.
Ahma throws a looping overhand right but Mazziotti ducks down to avoid it.
Ahma drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ahma shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mazziotti but Mazziotti pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ahma tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Mazziotti to counter with a crisp jab.
Ahma lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Ahma drives through and clinches with Mazziotti against the cage.
Ahma has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mazziotti avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mazziotti has a couple of punches blocked by Ahma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Ahma breaks from the clinch.
Ahma takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mazziotti throws a hook but Ahma blocks it.#CL#
Ahma has closed the distance and engaged Mazziotti in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ahma. #T1#
Ahma is trying to maintain a safe position but Mazziotti gets an underhook and turns Ahma into the cage.
Mazziotti lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mazziotti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ahma's elbow.
Mazziotti fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Ahma breaks from the clinch.
Mazziotti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ahma is looking to clinch but Mazziotti is avoiding it.
Ahma throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mazziotti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Ahma is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Verneri Ahma has been cut.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Mazziotti has knocked Ahma down with a huge combo! Mazziotti steps away and waves a wobbly Ahma back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Oh Ahma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mazziotti lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Ahma up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Mazziotti from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Ahma's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Domenico Mazziotti!
After the fight, Domenico Mazziotti was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: C98: Nagasaki vs. Kenobi 4     
Date:   May 14, 2022
#R1#
Joteel throws a head kick but Mazziotti moves out of range.
Mazziotti unleashes a big counter combination but Joteel bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Joteel scoring well with a low kick there.
Joteel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Mazziotti releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Joteel throws a low kick but Mazziotti moves out of range easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Joteel.
Mazziotti is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Joteel clinches up with Mazziotti and pushes him back against the cage.
Joteel struggles to land a body shot inside as Mazziotti controls his hands.
Mazziotti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joteel.
Mazziotti blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Mazziotti working aggressively here.
Mazziotti swings wildly with an uppercut but Joteel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mazziotti pushes Joteel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mazziotti lands a left hand.
Joteel digs a right hand into Mazziotti's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mazziotti's gas tank.
Joteel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joteel lands a shot to the body.
Mazziotti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joteel scores with a shoulder strike.
Mazziotti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joteel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Joteel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mazziotti backwards.
Mazziotti working aggressively here.
Joteel lands a shot to the body.
Mazziotti avoids a wild elbow strike from Joteel.
Joteel misses with a body punch.
Mazziotti throws a head punch that misses.
Mazziotti throws a punch but it's blocked by Joteel.
Joteel looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Joteel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joteel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Joteel can't find room to land a body shot as Mazziotti controls the action.
Mazziotti swings wildly with an uppercut but Joteel uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Joteel is trying to maintain a safe position but Mazziotti gets an underhook and turns Joteel into the cage.
Joteel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joteel tries to land knees in the clinch but Mazziotti avoids the damage to the body.
Joteel tries to land a knee to the head but Mazziotti blocks with his arms.
Mazziotti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Joteel backwards.
Joteel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mazziotti backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Mazziotti fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mazziotti.
Joteel can't find room to land a body shot as Mazziotti controls the action.
Joteel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joteel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Joteel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joteel.
Mazziotti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Joteel throws a head punch that misses.
Joteel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mazziotti misses with a punch on the inside.
Joteel tries to throw a body punch but Mazziotti avoids it by throwing Joteel back against the cage.
Joteel throws a head punch that misses.
Joteel working aggressively here.
Mazziotti misses with a body punch. #T3#
Mazziotti blocking some punches.
Mazziotti prevents a body shot from Joteel.
Joteel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mazziotti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mazziotti misses with a punch on the inside.
Joteel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mazziotti backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Joteel.
Mazziotti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joteel lands a hook that snaps the head of Mazziotti backwards.
Joteel misses with a punch to the body.
Mazziotti working aggressively here.
Joteel blocks a body shot from Mazziotti.
Still in the clinch, Mazziotti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Joteel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Joteel is working Mazziotti over against the cage.
Mazziotti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Joteel backwards.
Joteel struggles to land a body shot inside as Mazziotti controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Joteel.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joteel digs a right hand underneath Mazziotti's ribcage. Mazziotti let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mazziotti looks winded!
Mazziotti tries a body shot but Joteel blocks it.
Joteel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mazziotti prevents a body shot from Joteel.
A hook to the body from Joteel. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mazziotti.
Joteel blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Joteel.
Joteel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mazziotti backwards.
Joteel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mazziotti's elbow.
Mazziotti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Joteel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Joteel lands a shot to the body.
Mazziotti has a couple of punches blocked by Joteel.
Nice body punch from Mazziotti.
Joteel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Joteel.
Mazziotti tries to work over Joteel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mazziotti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joteel throws a head punch that misses.
Joteel misses with a body punch.
Mazziotti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joteel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mazziotti backwards.
Mazziotti has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Joteel seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mazziotti can turn it around.
Joteel tries to throw a body punch but Mazziotti avoids it by throwing Joteel back against the cage.
Joteel is leaning against Mazziotti and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joteel is leaning against Mazziotti and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Joteel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacque Joteel dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Joteel lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Mazziotti - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Joteel!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jacque Joteel!
Jacque Joteel retains his lightweight title!
Jacque Joteel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: SYN 890 O'Neill vs. Randleman     
Date:   Apr 02, 2022
#R1#
A big left from Mazziotti misses.
Vaiduoklis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mazziotti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mazziotti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vaiduoklis throws out a loose jab but Mazziotti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mazziotti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vaiduoklis scores with a hook.
Vaiduoklis throws a wild body kick that Mazziotti sees coming a mile off.
Mazziotti throws a looping overhand right but Vaiduoklis ducks down to avoid it.
Vaiduoklis walks into a straight right hand from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti throws out a loose jab but Vaiduoklis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vaiduoklis scores with a hook to the body. Mazziotti takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vaiduoklis connects with a looping right hand.
Vaiduoklis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vaiduoklis.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mazziotti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vaiduoklis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vaiduoklis avoids the body shot from Mazziotti.
Vaiduoklis now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Vaiduoklis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mazziotti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Mazziotti misses the target.
Vaiduoklis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mazziotti throws out the jab.
The crowd cheers as Mazziotti lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vaiduoklis doesn't seem phased though.
Mazziotti with a nice cross.
Vaiduoklis has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Vaiduoklis lands a slapping body shot.
Vaiduoklis lands a jab to Mazziotti's midsection.
Vaiduoklis takes a swing at Mazziotti's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Mazziotti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis throws a body punch but Mazziotti moves out of range.
Vaiduoklis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vaiduoklis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mazziotti takes a swing at Vaiduoklis's ribcage but misses.
Vaiduoklis misses with a looping left.
Mazziotti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vaiduoklis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mazziotti misses with a looping left.
Mazziotti blocks a jab.
Jab from Mazziotti.
Vaiduoklis throws a lazy right hand but Mazziotti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vaiduoklis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mazziotti stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vaiduoklis tries to move into range but Mazziotti moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mazziotti misses with a looping left.
A big left from Vaiduoklis misses.
Vaiduoklis slips under a jab from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mazziotti throws a right hand that misses
and Vaiduoklis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vaiduoklis.
Mazziotti has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mazziotti there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mazziotti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mazziotti really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
The crowd cheers as Vaiduoklis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mazziotti doesn't seem phased though.
Vaiduoklis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mazziotti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mazziotti on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mazziotti throws a big shot that misses.
Mazziotti takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vaiduoklis.
Mazziotti misses with a wild body shot.
Mazziotti takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vaiduoklis wants to slow Mazziotti down by chopping away at his legs.
Mazziotti throws a lazy right hand but Vaiduoklis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vaiduoklis throws out a counter right but Mazziotti avoids it with no problem.
Vaiduoklis cracks Mazziotti with a good jab.
Mazziotti slips a jab and a cross from Vaiduoklis.
A little feinted left hand from Mazziotti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Mazziotti.
Vaiduoklis throws a jab but it's blocked by Mazziotti.
Domenico Mazziotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mazziotti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vaiduoklis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Mazziotti misses its target.
A jab from Vaiduoklis does it's job there.
Vaiduoklis blocks a jab.
Mazziotti misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Vaiduoklis. #T3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vaiduoklis 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 Mazziotti has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mazziotti and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Vaiduoklis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mazziotti.
Mazziotti looks to land a left hand but Vaiduoklis moved out of range nicely.
Mazziotti lands a jab to the head.
Vaiduoklis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vaiduoklis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mazziotti moves away.
Mazziotti misses with a left hand
and Vaiduoklis counters with a low kick, right behind Mazziotti 's knee.
Mazziotti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vaiduoklis misses with a looping right.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vaiduoklis looks to throw the jab but Mazziotti is out of range.
Vaiduoklis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vaiduoklis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mazziotti throws a hook but Vaiduoklis avoids it easily.
Vaiduoklis ducks under a wild hook from Mazziotti.
It seemed like Vaiduoklis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mazziotti swings widly with a right hand
and Vaiduoklis counters with a nice uppercut.
Mazziotti defending well as Vaiduoklis loads up on a big left hand.
Vaiduoklis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mazziotti scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vaiduoklis doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vaiduoklis slips a straight right by Mazziotti.
Mazziotti misses with a body shot. #T4#
Mazziotti looks to land a right hand but Vaiduoklis moved out of range.
Vaiduoklis counters with a body kick.
Vaiduoklis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mazziotti.
Vaiduoklis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Vaiduoklis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sloppy strikes from Vaiduoklis. Those never looked like landing.
Vaiduoklis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vaiduoklis dips to his left and cracks Mazziotti with an uppercut!
Vaiduoklis moves out of range as Mazziotti strikes.
Vaiduoklis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mazziotti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vaiduoklis connects with an inside leg kick.
Vaiduoklis ducks under a wild hook from Mazziotti.
Vaiduoklis throws a body shot but no joy.
Mazziotti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mazziotti throws an overhand right that lands on Vaiduoklis's shoulder, as Vaiduoklis tries to avoid the shot.
Vaiduoklis swings for the body but Mazziotti moves out of range.
Mazziotti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vaiduoklis throws a leg kick but Mazziotti sees it coming and moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Mazziotti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mazziotti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vaiduoklis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mazziotti misses with a looping right.
Mazziotti scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juodasis Vaiduoklis dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mazziotti connects with a body shot.
Mazziotti cracks Vaiduoklis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vaiduoklis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mazziotti manages to avoid it.
Mazziotti connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mazziotti checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut.
Vaiduoklis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut. Vaiduoklis saw that one coming.
Mazziotti blocks a head kick by Vaiduoklis.
Mazziotti cracks Vaiduoklis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vaiduoklis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mazziotti throws a jab but it's blocked by Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Vaiduoklis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Vaiduoklis there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mazziotti throws a shot to the body.
Vaiduoklis drops his hands momentarily and Mazziotti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mazziotti blocks a jab.
Vaiduoklis misses with a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vaiduoklis.
Mazziotti takes a swing at Vaiduoklis's ribcage but misses.
Mazziotti slips a jab from Vaiduoklis.
Mazziotti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Mazziotti throws a body shot but no joy.
Mazziotti checks a leg kick.
Vaiduoklis feints and then cracks Mazziotti's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mazziotti down.
Mazziotti loads up on a big right hand but Vaiduoklis slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Juodasis Vaiduoklis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mazziotti throws a lazy uppercut
and Vaiduoklis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mazziotti throws an overhand right that lands on Vaiduoklis's shoulder, as Vaiduoklis tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mazziotti stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vaiduoklis.
Mazziotti connects with a looping right hand.
A jab lands there for Mazziotti.
Mazziotti misses with a right hand
and Vaiduoklis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vaiduoklis slips a straight right by Mazziotti.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vaiduoklis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mazziotti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vaiduoklis.
An attempted straight right counter from Mazziotti misses the target.
Mazziotti moves out of range of the body kick from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mazziotti.
Nice cross by Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis defending well as Mazziotti loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Vaiduoklis moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vaiduoklis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mazziotti throws out the jab.
Mazziotti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vaiduoklis.
The fighters circling - Mazziotti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mazziotti checks a low kick from Vaiduoklis.
Mazziotti throws out a loose jab but Vaiduoklis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mazziotti throws the left hand but Vaiduoklis avoids the punch easily.
Vaiduoklis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mazziotti.
Mazziotti blocks a leg kick.
Vaiduoklis lands a nice looking body shot.
Vaiduoklis walks into a jab.
Mazziotti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vaiduoklis can pounce on him.
Mazziotti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vaiduoklis throws a solid leg kick but Mazziotti takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis ducks under a wild hook from Mazziotti.
Vaiduoklis moves away from the strike by Mazziotti.
Mazziotti throws a jab but it's blocked by Vaiduoklis.
Mazziotti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mazziotti misses with a hook.
Vaiduoklis throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Vaiduoklis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vaiduoklis misses with a straight left.
Vaiduoklis moves out of range as Mazziotti strikes.
Vaiduoklis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mazziotti's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vaiduoklis under the eye.
Vaiduoklis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vaiduoklis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mazziotti swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Vaiduoklis defending well as Mazziotti loads up on a big left hand.
Donk. Mazziotti catches Vaiduoklis right on the button with a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Mazziotti misses the target.
That kick from Vaiduoklis tenderised Mazziotti's leg. Mazziotti is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vaiduoklis missing with a left hand there. Mazziotti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mazziotti misses with a lunging right hand
and Vaiduoklis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A slow jab from Mazziotti misses its intended target.
Vaiduoklis stuns Mazziotti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Mazziotti there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vaiduoklis 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 Mazziotti has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mazziotti and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Vaiduoklis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mazziotti misses with a looping right.
Vaiduoklis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vaiduoklis ducks under a wild hook from Mazziotti.#T4#
A bone on bone clash there as Mazziotti blocks the leg kick.
Vaiduoklis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mazziotti's head.
Mazziotti is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mazziotti lands a right hook to the body.
Mazziotti misses with a looping left.
Vaiduoklis appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vaiduoklis cracks a nice hook into Mazziotti's ribs.
Vaiduoklis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vaiduoklis throws out a loose jab but Mazziotti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mazziotti looks to throw the jab but Vaiduoklis is out of range.
Vaiduoklis feints a counter leg kick.
Vaiduoklis walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mazziotti checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vaiduoklis throws a jab but it's blocked by Mazziotti.
Mazziotti throws a hook but Vaiduoklis avoids it easily.
Mazziotti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vaiduoklis misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vaiduoklis moves out of range of the strikes.
Mazziotti misses with a looping left.
Vaiduoklis misses with the combination.
Vaiduoklis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mazziotti is out of range and Vaiduoklis settles back down.
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 Domenico Mazziotti will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Vaiduoklis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mazziotti lunges at Vaiduoklis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vaiduoklis's hand.
Mazziotti swings for the body but Vaiduoklis moves out of range.
Vaiduoklis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mazziotti lands with a good body shot.
Vaiduoklis connects with a solid leg kick.
A left lands for Mazziotti.
Vaiduoklis scores with a nice right hand.
Vaiduoklis slips a jab from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti throws an overhand right that lands on Vaiduoklis's shoulder, as Vaiduoklis tries to avoid the shot.
Mazziotti lands a jab to Vaiduoklis's midsection.
Vaiduoklis misses with a low kick as Mazziotti jumps back.
Mazziotti lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mazziotti misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mazziotti's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vaiduoklis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mazziotti scrambles back to his feet.
Vaiduoklis lands with a hook. Mazziotti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vaiduoklis throws a leg kick but Mazziotti moved away.
Good work by Mazziotti as he checks the leg kick.
Vaiduoklis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mazziotti manages to avoid it.
Vaiduoklis scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Mazziotti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mazziotti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vaiduoklis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vaiduoklis throws a leg kick but Mazziotti sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vaiduoklis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mazziotti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vaiduoklis throws a body shot but no joy.
Mazziotti keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vaiduoklis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A left lands for Mazziotti.
Vaiduoklis looks to land a left hand but Mazziotti moved out of range nicely.
Mazziotti misses with a looping left.
Vaiduoklis misses with a body shot.
Mazziotti throwing a counter right hand but Vaiduoklis manages to avoid it.
Mazziotti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vaiduoklis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vaiduoklis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mazziotti is out of range and Vaiduoklis settles back down.
Mazziotti cracks a nice hook into Vaiduoklis's ribs.
Vaiduoklis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vaiduoklis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mazziotti manages to avoid it.#T2#
Vaiduoklis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vaiduoklis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mazziotti throws out the jab.
Vaiduoklis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A swing and a miss from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vaiduoklis swings for the body but Mazziotti moves out of range.
Vaiduoklis throws a right hand that Mazziotti ducks under and follows up with a left that Mazziotti also avoids with ease.
A jab lands there for Mazziotti.
Mazziotti lunges at Vaiduoklis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vaiduoklis's hand.
Vaiduoklis moves out of range of the strikes.
Vaiduoklis swinging wildly here.
Mazziotti misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vaiduoklis! But no joy.
Vaiduoklis misses with an uppercut. Mazziotti saw that one coming.
Mazziotti throws a hook but Vaiduoklis avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Vaiduoklis.
Mazziotti misses with a hook. Vaiduoklis ducked under it nicely.
Mazziotti looks to throw the jab but Vaiduoklis is out of range.
Mazziotti takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
Mazziotti fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vaiduoklis on the side of the head.
Vaiduoklis misses with an uppercut.
Vaiduoklis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mazziotti moves away.
Vaiduoklis moves out of range as Mazziotti strikes.
Mazziotti lands a jab to Vaiduoklis's midsection.
Vaiduoklis with the inside leg kick.
Vaiduoklis is looking to score with low kicks.
Mazziotti is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mazziotti ducks right into an uppercut from Vaiduoklis.
Mazziotti lands with a straight right. Vaiduoklis didn't see that one coming.
Mazziotti throws a body punch but Vaiduoklis moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Vaiduoklis.
A bone on bone clash there as Mazziotti blocks the leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vaiduoklis misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the liver by Mazziotti. Beautiful body shot.
Mazziotti works Vaiduoklis's body with a nice hook.
Mazziotti scores with a nice right hand.
Mazziotti looks to land a right hand but Vaiduoklis moved out of range.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Mazziotti misses the target.
Mazziotti misses with a wild body shot.
Vaiduoklis scores with a leg kick.
Vaiduoklis avoids the body shot from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti blocks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mazziotti. Vaiduoklis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vaiduoklis throws a low kick but Mazziotti moves out of range easily.
Vaiduoklis throws a jab but it's blocked by Mazziotti.
Mazziotti is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mazziotti missing with a left hand there. Vaiduoklis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mazziotti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vaiduoklis connects with a nice looking jab.
Mazziotti on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Vaiduoklis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mazziotti keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vaiduoklis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vaiduoklis flicks out a counter leg kick but Mazziotti steps away.
Vaiduoklis moves away from the strike by Mazziotti.
Vaiduoklis cracks Mazziotti with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mazziotti lands a jab.
Mazziotti throws an overhand right that lands on Vaiduoklis's shoulder, as Vaiduoklis tries to avoid the shot.

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 Domenico Mazziotti.
I think Mazziotti 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Domenico Mazziotti!

An out of breath and clearly excited Domenico Mazziotti thanked Paddy's Enhancing Drugs (160Q) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: SYN 884 MacArthur vs. Bangin     
Date:   Mar 12, 2022
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Zonta.
Mazziotti slips a jab from Zonta.
Zonta slips a jab from Mazziotti.
Zonta takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zonta takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mazziotti misses with a hook. Zonta ducked under it nicely.
Zonta takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mazziotti feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zontas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zonta defending well as Mazziotti loads up on a big left hand.
Zonta walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mazziotti lands an overhand right.
Domenico Mazziotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Zonta looking to score a takedown here. Mazziotti is defending well but Zonta drives through and ends up in Mazziotti's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zonta with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mazziotti has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mazziotti looking for a sweep. Not yet Mazziotti, not yet.
Zonta's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mazziotti really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mazziotti pulls Zonta in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Zonta preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Zonta thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mazziotti working a defensive guard here.
Zonta throwing strikes but missing.
Zonta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zonta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mazziotti swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zonta.
Nice shot by Mazziotti.
Mazziotti is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Zonta throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#It looks like Domenico Mazziotti has been cut.
Mazziotti bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mazziotti is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Zonta lands a really nice looking cross but Mazziotti seems unphased. #ROC2#Mazziotti is rocked!#T2#
Mazziotti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mazziotti is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Zonta throws a jab when Mazziotti was well out of range.
Zonta takes one to the chin there.
Mazziotti throws a hook but Zonta avoids it easily.
Mazziotti scores with a hook to the body. Zonta takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zonta misses with a hook. Mazziotti ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
Zonta drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mazziotti is trying to get back to his feet.
Zonta tries to advance to mount but Mazziotti instead regains half guard.
Mazziotti is trying to stand.
Mazziotti blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zonta.
Mazziotti desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Zonta is looking for a kimura but Mazziotti is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zonta to get the leverage. #T3#
Mazziotti is trying is best to control the position here.
Mazziotti wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zonta is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zonta thows a huge punch but Mazziotti dodges it nicely.
Zonta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mazziotti keeps working.
Mazziotti is looking for a sweep. Zonta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zonta trying to control the action but Mazziotti is working from the bottom.
Zonta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mazziotti's head.
Mazziotti is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zonta is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Zonta there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zonta seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mazziotti does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zonta thows a huge punch but Mazziotti dodges it nicely.
Mazziotti is pressing down on Zonta's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zonta connects with a couple of short punches.
Zonta content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Zonta throwing strikes from guard but Mazziotti blocks nicely.
Zonta with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zonta's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zonta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zonta trying to control but Mazziotti is working from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Zonta working his ground and pound in the gym.
Zonta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mazziotti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Domenico Mazziotti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Domenico Mazziotti's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Mazziotti blocks a jab.
Zonta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mazziotti.
Zonta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mazziotti changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Mazziotti misses the target.
Mazziotti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zonta.
Mazziotti misses with a hook. Zonta ducked under it nicely.
Zonta unleashes a big counter combination but Mazziotti bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Zonta misses with a takedown attempt - Mazziotti sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Zonta misses the target.
Mazziotti scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zonta doesn't seem bothered though.
Mazziotti lands with a cross.
Domenico Mazziotti is winning the standup battle so far.
Zonta takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mazziotti throws a hook but Zonta blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zonta takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zonta misses with a two punch combination.
Zonta takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mazziotti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zonta gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mazziotti misses with a straight left. #T1#
Mazziotti throws a jab but it's blocked by Zonta.
Zonta throws a body punch but Mazziotti moves out of range.
Mazziotti throwing a counter right hand but Zonta manages to avoid it.
Mazziotti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zonta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zonta moves away from the strike by Mazziotti.
Mazziotti looks to score with a jab to the body but Zonta is just out of range.
Mazziotti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zonta.
Mazziotti loads up on a big right hand but Zonta slips the punch.
Zonta swinging wildly here.
Zonta lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mazziotti circles away quickly and effectively.
Mazziotti works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mazziotti throws a lazy uppercut
and Zonta counters with a left and a right that stings Mazziotti.
Mazziotti lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mazziotti cracks Zonta with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mazziotti connects with a jab.
Zonta throws a jab when Mazziotti was well out of range.#CL2#
Zonta closes the distance and clinches.
Mazziotti lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zonta. #T2#
Mazziotti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zonta's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti blocks an uppercut.
Mazziotti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mazziotti misses with some punches.
Zonta swings wildly with an uppercut but Mazziotti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mazziotti pushes Zonta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Mazziotti breaks from the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Zonta.
Mazziotti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zonta can do to turn this around?
Zonta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mazziotti scores with a jab to the head.
Mazziotti lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Peter Zonta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zonta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mazziotti.
Zonta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Mazziotti misses the target.
Mazziotti lands a jab.
Mazziotti smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zonta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Mazziotti looks to land a left hand but Zonta moved out of range nicely.
Mazziotti throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Mazziotti has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Zonta slips under a jab.
Zonta doesn't manage to clinch there - Mazziotti circles away.
Mazziotti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mazziotti looks to score with a jab to the body but Zonta is just out of range.
Nice body punch from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti throws a lazy right hand but Zonta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zonta walks into a stiff left hand from Mazziotti.
Zonta takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zonta moves away from the strike by Mazziotti.
Zonta throws a counter combo.
Mazziotti misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Zonta counters by moving into the clinch.
Zonta prevents Mazziotti from breaking the clinch.
Mazziotti prevents a body shot from Zonta.
Zonta blocking some punches. #TD2#
Zonta has clasped his hands together around Mazziotti's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zonta postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Zonta controls the position. #T4#
Mazziotti defending against the ground and pound.
Zonta throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mazziotti is trying to get back to half guard.
Zonta works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mazziotti takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Mazziotti dodges the ground and pound from Zonta.
Zonta working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
An elbow from Zonta crashes against the mat.
Mazziotti managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Zonta.
Mazziotti manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zonta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zonta trying to control the action but Mazziotti is working from the bottom.
Mazziotti tries to get to full guard but Zonta has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Domenico Mazziotti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Domenico Mazziotti'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice uppercut there from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zonta counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mazziotti thinking.
Zonta fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mazziotti checks it well.
Mazziotti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zonta.
Zonta tries to clinch but Mazziotti is having none of it.
Mazziotti slaps away a takedown attempt from Zonta, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zonta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mazziotti jabs at Zonta's body.
Mazziotti jabs at Zonta's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zonta throws a series of punches but Mazziotti moves out of range.
Mazziotti lands a right hook to the body.
Mazziotti moves out of range of the strikes.
Mazziotti moves out of range of the strikes.
Zonta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mazziotti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mazziotti.#T1#
Zonta takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zonta on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mazziotti connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mazziotti throws a big shot that misses.
Domenico Mazziotti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mazziotti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zonta. #CL2#
Zonta pushes Mazziotti up against the cage in a clinch.
Zonta is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Mazziotti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mazziotti lands with a left to the head.
Mazziotti swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD2#
Zonta lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Mazziotti kicks off Zonta and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mazziotti misses with a straight right.
Mazziotti lands with a right hand.
Mazziotti uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zonta has time to react.
Mazziotti moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zonta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mazziotti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mazziotti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mazziotti defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zonta.
Zonta tries to bum rush Mazziotti with a series of wild strikes but Mazziotti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zonta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Mazziotti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mazziotti just misses with a punch to the body.
Zonta wants to clinch.
Mazziotti tests Zonta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Peter Zonta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mazziotti lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mazziotti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zonta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mazziotti.
Mazziotti takes one to the chin there.
Zonta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mazziotti is looking to counter punch.
A punch lands to the side of Zonta 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice jab there from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti connects with a looping right hand.
Zonta fails to land the takedown.
Domenico Mazziotti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Zonta.#T3#
Zonta misses with a double jab.
Mazziotti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mazziotti with a hook.
Zonta drops his hands momentarily and Mazziotti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mazziotti scores with a jab to the head.
Mazziotti cracks Zonta with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mazziotti sizes up Zonta with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mazziotti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zonta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mazziotti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zonta misses with a low kick as Mazziotti jumps back.
Good standup being displayed there by Mazziotti as he connects with a hook.
Zonta tries a low kick but Mazziotti avoids it.
Zonta walks into a straight right hand from Mazziotti.
A telegraphed right hand from Mazziotti misses the target.
Mazziotti digs a good hook to Zonta's body.
Mazziotti lands a body shot. #T4#
Mazziotti dips to his left and cracks Zonta with an uppercut!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zonta 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 Mazziotti has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mazziotti and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mazziotti scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mazziotti on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zonta throws a hook but Mazziotti blocks it.
Jab from Mazziotti.
Zonta doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mazziotti scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zonta in his tracks.
Mazziotti fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zonta on the side of the head.
Mazziotti lunges at Zonta with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zonta's hand.
Mazziotti throws a body shot but no joy.
Mazziotti scores with a nice head shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mazziotti.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zonta throws a lazy right hand but Mazziotti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mazziotti was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zonta takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mazziotti throws a hook to the side of Zonta's head but Zonta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zonta throws a right hand that Mazziotti ducks under and follows up with a left that Mazziotti also avoids with ease.

And that's the end of the fight!
Domenico Mazziotti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mazziotti, 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domenico Mazziotti!

Domenico Mazziotti made sure to mention his sponsor, Paddy's Enhancing Drugs (160Q) in his post fight interview.

 

Event: SYN 878 Peterson vs. Sector II     
Date:   Feb 19, 2022
#R1#
Reinikainen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mazziotti sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've been hearing reports that Reinikainen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mazziotti takes a swing at Reinikainen's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Reinikainen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mazziotti misses with a looping left.
Reinikainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reinikainen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mazziotti defends well and Reinikainen ends up having to push Mazziotti into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Reinikainen struggles to land a body shot inside as Mazziotti controls his hands.
Mazziotti working aggressively here.
Reinikainen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artturi Reinikainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mazziotti wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right from Mazziotti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Mazziotti fails to land. #BC2#
Mazziotti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reinikainen connects with a nice looking jab. #KD#
Reinikainen lands a big head kick that sends Mazziotti tumbling to the mat! Reinikainen takes a step backwards and waves Mazziotti back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Mazziotti is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Domenico Mazziotti has been cut.#T1#
Reinikainen misses with a hook. Mazziotti ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Mazziotti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mazziotti is still on wobbly legs! Can Reinikainen finish him?
Mazziotti connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mazziotti seems to have recovered his senses.
Mazziotti throws the left hand but Reinikainen avoids the punch easily.
Mazziotti slips a jab and a cross from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Mazziotti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Reinikainen cracks Mazziotti with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mazziotti stuns Reinikainen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Donk. Reinikainen catches Mazziotti right on the button with a cross.
Mazziotti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reinikainen.
Mazziotti let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
Mazziotti throws a hook to the side of Reinikainen's head but Reinikainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reinikainen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mazziotti misses with a looping left.
Reinikainen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Reinikainen misses with a hook.
Reinikainen loads up on a big right hand but Mazziotti slips the punch.
Mazziotti throws the left hand but Reinikainen avoids the punch easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reinikainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Mazziotti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mazziotti scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mazziotti scores with a nice head shot.#T3#
Mazziotti connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mazziotti misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Mazziotti misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Mazziotti misses the target.
Reinikainen feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
Reinikainen moves into range and clinches up with Mazziotti.
Mazziotti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reinikainen has a couple of punches blocked by Mazziotti. #BC#
Reinikainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reinikainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mazziotti.
Reinikainen with a nice cross.
Mazziotti takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Reinikainen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T4#
Reinikainen misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Mazziotti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Reinikainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reinikainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reinikainen closes the distance but Mazziotti moves to the side
and Mazziotti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reinikainen throws a lazy right hand but Mazziotti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reinikainen lands with an uppercut that bounces Mazziotti off the cage and back into range.
Mazziotti walks into a stiff left hand from Reinikainen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Artturi Reinikainen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Domenico Mazziotti's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Reinikainen cracks Mazziotti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mazziotti slips under a jab.
Reinikainen misses with a wild combination.
Mazziotti blocks a jab.#KD#
Reinikainen drops Mazziotti with a beautiful combination! Mazziotti stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Reinikainen is looking for the KO!
Mazziotti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reinikainen.
A little jabbing left from Mazziotti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reinikainen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reinikainen misses with a hook. Mazziotti ducked under it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazziotti catches Reinikainen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Reinikainen misses with a looping right.
Reinikainen cracks Mazziotti with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mazziotti scores with a jab to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mazziotti. Reinikainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reinikainen ducks under a wild hook from Mazziotti.
Reinikainen ducks under a wild hook from Mazziotti.
Reinikainen throws a good cross that connects.
A big right from Mazziotti misses.
Reinikainen feinted with a counter takedown.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T2#
Mazziotti looks to land a left hand but Reinikainen moved out of range nicely.
Reinikainen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Reinikainen with a jab.
Reinikainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Reinikainen has closed the distance and engaged Mazziotti in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mazziotti.
Reinikainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reinikainen throws a head punch that misses.
Mazziotti lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Reinikainen. #BC2#
Mazziotti breaks the clinch.
Mazziotti scores with a sloppy right hand. Reinikainen should have avoided that one.
Reinikainen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mazziotti defends well and Reinikainen ends up having to push Mazziotti into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Mazziotti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reinikainen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T3#
Reinikainen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice side step and Mazziotti releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Reinikainen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Reinikainen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mazziotti momentarily.
Good exchange - Mazziotti coming out on top.
Mazziotti scores with a jab to the jaw.
Reinikainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mazziotti.#T4##KD#
Reinikainen lands a big right hand that sends Mazziotti crashing to the mat! Reinikainen stays standing though and waves Mazziotti back to his feet!#CUT#That has opened up Domenico Mazziotti's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Reinikainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mazziotti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mazziotti throws a big shot that misses.
Mazziotti takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Domenico Mazziotti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reinikainen wants to clinch
and Mazziotti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mazziotti lunges at Reinikainen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Reinikainen's hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Artturi Reinikainen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Domenico Mazziotti's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Reinikainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Mazziotti is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mazziotti! But no joy.
Reinikainen throws a poor cross that misses
and Reinikainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reinikainen lands a nice looking body shot.
Artturi Reinikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reinikainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reinikainen slips under a jab from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reinikainen is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazziotti throws an off balance right hand
and Mazziotti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reinikainen lands with a kick to the temple. Mazziotti shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Reinikainen tries to clinch up.#T1#
Mazziotti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mazziotti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A punch lands to the side of Reinikainen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Reinikainen misses with a left hand
and Mazziotti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mazziotti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reinikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reinikainen throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD2#
and Mazziotti counters with a nice right hand that sends Reinikainen toppling to the canvas! Reinikainen scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mazziotti finish him?!#ROC2#Reinikainen is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reinikainen cracks Mazziotti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Oh Reinikainen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mazziotti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Domenico Mazziotti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mazziotti swings for the body but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Reinikainen seems to have got his legs back now.
Mazziotti throws the left hand but Reinikainen avoids the punch easily.
Mazziotti throws a hook to the side of Reinikainen's head but Reinikainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reinikainen throwing a counter right hand but Mazziotti manages to avoid it.
Reinikainen throws a series of punches but Mazziotti moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Mazziotti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#KD2#
Mazziotti drops Reinikainen with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Reinikainen looks back up at him and smiles so Mazziotti waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Reinikainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reinikainen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mazziotti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mazziotti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Mazziotti loads up on a big right hand but Reinikainen slips the punch.
Reinikainen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reinikainen defending well as Mazziotti loads up on a big left hand.
Reinikainen throwing a counter right hand but Mazziotti manages to avoid it.
Mazziotti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mazziotti fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Reinikainen on the side of the head.
Mazziotti throws a right hand that misses
and Mazziotti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Artturi Reinikainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Mazziotti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
Mazziotti bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mazziotti slips a jab from Reinikainen.
Mazziotti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Some wild striking there from Mazziotti.
Reinikainen throwing a counter right hand but Mazziotti manages to avoid it.
Reinikainen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mazziotti has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mazziotti misses with a straight left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mazziotti misses with a straight left.
It looked like Reinikainen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Domenico Mazziotti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Reinikainen 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artturi Reinikainen!

Artturi Reinikainen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: SYN 875 Peterson vs. MacArthur     
Date:   Feb 06, 2022
#R1#
Duranto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mazziotti scores with a jab.
Mazziotti stuns Duranto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mazziotti scores with a jab.
Mazziotti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mazziotti lands a slapping body shot.
Mazziotti throws the left hand but Duranto avoids the punch easily.
Mazziotti lands a jab to the nose.
Duranto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mazziotti moves out of range as Duranto strikes.
Duranto gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mazziotti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mazziotti darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mazziotti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Duranto was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti misses with a shot to the body #KD#
and Duranto counters with a head kick that drops Mazziotti to the mat! Mazziotti scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Mazziotti is rocked!
Duranto darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Mazziotti's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Duranto before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roberto Duranto!
Roberto Duranto seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: SYN 870 Dinapoli vs. Kawamata     
Date:   Jan 22, 2022
#R1#
Mazziotti throws a shot from downtown. Cole moves away and avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Cole misses.
Mazziotti throws a big shot that misses.
Mazziotti moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCole.
Mazziotti really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mazziotti throws a right hand that misses
and Cole counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Mazziotti misses the target.
Mazziotti cracks Cole with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mazziotti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cole moves away from the strike by Mazziotti.
Cole looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cole looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mazziotti takes a swing at Cole's ribcage but misses.
Cole is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mazziotti cracks Cole with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cole moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Cole was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mazziotti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazziotti misses with a hook. Cole ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Mazziotti misses.
Mazziotti scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mazziotti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cole sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cole throws a fast counter high kick but Mazziotti manages to duck under it in time.
Domenico Mazziotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mazziotti throws an overhand right that lands on Cole's shoulder, as Cole tries to avoid the shot.
Cole looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Mazziotti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cole sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cole! But no joy.
A big left from Mazziotti misses.
Cole is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mazziotti with a body shot.
Mazziotti looks to score with a jab to the body but Cole is just out of range.
Mazziotti misses with a hook. Cole ducked under it nicely.
Cole throws out a counter right but Mazziotti avoids it with no problem.
Mazziotti 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.
Mazziotti throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Cole to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Domenico Mazziotti has been cut.
Mazziotti throws a hook but Cole avoids it easily.
Cole unleashes a big counter combination but Mazziotti bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mazziotti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cole.
Mazziotti connects with a looping right hand.
Mazziotti misses with a looping right.
Cole moves out of range as Mazziotti strikes.
Cole looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mazziotti scores with a nice right hand.
Nice shot lands for Mazziotti.#T2#
Cole avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mazziotti throws a lazy right hand but Cole sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cole throws a counter combo.
Cole moves out of range as Mazziotti strikes.
Mazziotti backing away here, and Cole unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mazziotti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cole steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mazziotti throws a looping overhand right but Cole ducks down to avoid it.
Cole defending well as Mazziotti loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Cole on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mazziotti throws a shot from downtown. Cole moves away and avoids it.
Mazziotti just misses with a punch to the body.
Cole is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A jab lands there for Mazziotti.
A slow jab from Mazziotti misses its intended target.
Mazziotti misses with a hook
and Cole counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mazziotti misses with a left hand
and Cole connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from Mazziotti misses.
Cole wants to counter with a clinch but Mazziotti pushes him away.
Cole moves away from the strike by Mazziotti. #T3#
Mazziotti cracks Cole with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cole! But no joy.
Mazziotti just misses with a punch to the body.
Cole looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cole uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mazziotti.
Cole takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mazziotti lands with a right hand.
Mazziotti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cole.
Cole staying out of range there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mazziotti, as that shot connected.
Mazziotti throws a lazy uppercut
and Cole counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Mazziotti is rocked!
The fighters circling - Mazziotti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mazziotti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cole moves away.
Mazziotti throws a poor cross that misses
and Cole cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oh Mazziotti is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mazziotti.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cole uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti misses with a right hand #KD2#
and Cole counters with a crisp one two that drops Mazziotti! Cole thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Mazziotti to his feet! Mazziotti is in big trouble!
A left lands for Mazziotti.
The fighters circling - Mazziotti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cole moves forwards but Mazziotti connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mazziotti bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cole's head.
Cole has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mazziotti finds it's way round the side to connect with Cole's head.
Mazziotti scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mazziotti misses with a hook.
Good shot there by Mazziotti.
Mazziotti seems to have got his legs back now.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut. Cole saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cole! But no joy.
Mazziotti is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mazziotti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cole now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mazziotti misses with a left hand
and Mazziotti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mazziotti throws the left hand but Cole avoids the punch easily.
Despite the aggression on Cole's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Domenico Mazziotti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Domenico Mazziotti's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mazziotti loads up on a big right hand but Cole slips the punch.
Mazziotti throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD2#
and Cole counters with a crisp one two that drops Mazziotti! Cole thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Mazziotti to his feet! Mazziotti is in big trouble!
Mazziotti looks to land a right hand but Cole moved out of range.
Despite the aggression on Cole's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mazziotti lands the left hand.
Mazziotti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cole tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mazziotti misses with a lunging right hand
and Cole counters with a low kick, right behind Mazziotti 's knee.
Mazziotti throws the left hand but Cole avoids the punch easily.
Cole throws a big counter head kick but Mazziotti avoids it with no problem.
Mazziotti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mazziotti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cole can do to turn this around?
Cole moves out of range as Mazziotti strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Mazziotti. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mazziotti.
Cole uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mazziotti.
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 swing and a miss from Mazziotti.
Cole is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mazziotti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cole cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice cross by Mazziotti.#T1#
Mazziotti misses with a straight right.
A countering left hand to the body from Cole misses.
Mazziotti throws the left hand but Cole avoids the punch easily.
Cole looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mazziotti looks to land a right hand but Cole moved out of range.
Cole staying out of range there.
Cole throws a big counter head kick but Mazziotti avoids it with no problem.
Mazziotti connects with a right hand. Cole shakes it off.
Mazziotti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mazziotti connects with the punch.
Mazziotti throws a lazy uppercut
and Mazziotti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cole uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti sets himself, and Cole steps forward looking for the clinch! Mazziotti avoids it this time.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut. Cole saw that one coming.
Cole is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A left lands for Mazziotti.
Mazziotti listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut. Cole saw that one coming.#T2#
Mazziotti misses the shot to the body.
Mazziotti throws a hook but Cole avoids it easily.
Mazziotti lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Domenico Mazziotti is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Mazziotti works Cole's body with a nice hook.
Cole keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mazziotti.
Cole steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti misses the jab.
Cole flicks out a counter leg kick but Mazziotti steps away.
Mazziotti connects with the punch.
Mazziotti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cole stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut. Cole saw that one coming.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut
enabling Cole to counter with a crisp jab.
Mazziotti misses with a left hand
and Cole counters with a straight right hand.
Mazziotti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cole sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Cole was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mazziotti throws a sloppy body shot
and Cole counters with a good low kick that Mazziotti was not able to check. #T3#
Cole uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mazziotti swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cole.
Mazziotti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cole.
Cole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mazziotti.
Cole ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A countering left hand to the body from Cole misses.
Mazziotti misses with a straight right.
Mazziotti scores with a jab. Cole acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mazziotti scores with a nice right hand.
Mazziotti misses the shot to the body.
Cole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Cole on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Cole.
Cole looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mazziotti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cole unleashes a big counter combination but Mazziotti bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T4#
Mazziotti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cole connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mazziotti works Cole's body with a nice hook.
A big right from Mazziotti misses.
Mazziotti lands a nice looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decent striking displayed by Mazziotti there.
A slow jab from Mazziotti misses its intended target.
Mazziotti looks to land a left hand but Cole moved out of range nicely.
Cole wants to counter with a clinch but Mazziotti pushes him away.
Mazziotti scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cole defending well as Mazziotti loads up on a big left hand.
Cole throws out a counter right but Mazziotti avoids it with no problem.
Cole takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mazziotti is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Mazziotti. That snapped Cole's head back.
Mazziotti connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Domenico Mazziotti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Domenico Mazziotti's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cole bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cole! But no joy.
Mazziotti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mazziotti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mazziotti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cole appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut. Cole saw that one coming.
Cole looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mazziotti throws an overhand right that lands on Cole's shoulder, as Cole tries to avoid the shot.
Cole wants to counter with a clinch but Mazziotti pushes him away.
A jab lands there for Mazziotti.
Mazziotti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cole connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cole takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazziotti lands a jab to Cole's midsection.
Mazziotti swings for the body but Cole moves out of range.
Cole tries to counter with a clinch but Mazziotti shakes him off and moves away.
Mazziotti throws the left hand but Cole avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Cole on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cole moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A slow jab from Mazziotti misses its intended target.
Cole is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut.
Mazziotti moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mazziotti throws a jab but it's blocked by Cole.
Mazziotti throws a right hand that misses
and Cole counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mazziotti throws a jab but it's blocked by Cole.
Cole lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mazziotti misses with a hook.
Cole defending well as Mazziotti loads up on a big left hand.
Mazziotti jabs Cole to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jab by Mazziotti.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Cole might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Mazziotti has got the better of the exchanges.
Mazziotti throws a jab but it's blocked by Cole.
Mazziotti misses with a hook. Cole ducked under it nicely.
Cole is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A telegraphed right hand from Mazziotti misses the target.
James Cole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cole ducks under a wild hook from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut
and Cole counters with a nice uppercut.
Cole blocks a jab.
Mazziotti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cole manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cole! But no joy.
Cole moves out of range of the strikes.
Cole is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mazziotti with a body shot.
Mazziotti scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Mazziotti misses the target.
Mazziotti throws a shot from downtown. Cole moves away and avoids it.
Cole shapes to counter with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Cole.
Cole doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mazziotti misses with a straight left.
Mazziotti scores with a hook to the body. Cole takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mazziotti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cole.
Cole tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cole moves out of range as Mazziotti strikes.
Cole is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mazziotti with a body shot.#T3#
Mazziotti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mazziotti thuds a left hand into Cole's body.
Mazziotti scores with a hook.
Mazziotti cracks Cole with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cole uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti looks to throw the jab but Cole is out of range.
Mazziotti scores with a jab to the head.
Mazziotti looks to score with a jab to the body but Cole is just out of range.
Mazziotti misses with a hook.
Mazziotti lands a jab to Cole's midsection.
A swing and a miss from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti connects with a body shot that sends Cole's belly button to the back.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut. Cole saw that one coming.#T4#
Cole blocks a jab.
Cole looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mazziotti throws an overhand right that lands on Cole's shoulder, as Cole tries to avoid the shot.
Cole tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut. Cole saw that one coming.
Cole looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cole has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cole there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mazziotti misses with a lunging right hand #KD2#
and Cole counters with a nice right hand that sends Mazziotti toppling to the canvas! Mazziotti scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Cole finish him?!
Cole slips a straight right by Mazziotti.
Cole tries a quick counter leg kick but Mazziotti is wise to it.
Mazziotti lands with a right hand.
Mazziotti just misses with a punch to the body.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut. Cole saw that one coming.
Mazziotti misses with a looping left.
Cole ducks under a wild hook from Mazziotti.
A punch lands to the side of Cole 's head but he takes it in his stride.

And that's the end of the fight!
Domenico Mazziotti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mazziotti 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domenico Mazziotti!

Domenico Mazziotti bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: SYN 863 Christmas Joy     
Date:   Dec 25, 2021
#R1#
Beliy misses with a left hand
and Mazziotti counters with a stiff right hand.
Beliy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mazziotti's head.#CUT#It looks like Domenico Mazziotti has been cut.
Mazziotti is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Beliy throws a hook but Mazziotti avoids it easily.
Beliy gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Mazziotti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mazziotti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beliy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Beliy misses #KD2#
and Mazziotti counters with a crisp right hand that drops Beliy! Mazziotti lets Beliy back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2#It looks like Sasha Beliy has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beliy throws a head kick but Mazziotti moves out of range.
Mazziotti blocks a jab.#T1#
Mazziotti slips a jab and a cross from Beliy.
A head kick by Beliy misses
and Beliy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beliy throws the left hand but Mazziotti avoids the punch easily.
Beliy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mazziotti counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#Beliy is rocked!
Beliy misses with a leg kick
and Mazziotti counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Domenico Mazziotti!
Domenico Mazziotti decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Sasha Beliy was interviewed post fight and said 'Its tough to beat a Stepdad!'.

 

Event: SYN 856 Bathory vs. Ho Joy     
Date:   Dec 04, 2021
#R1#
Mumu throws a hook but Mazziotti blocks it.
Mazziotti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mumu .
Mazziotti changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mazziotti has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Mumu misses with a looping left.
Mazziotti throws a hook to the side of Mumu 's head but Mumu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mumu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mumu slips a straight right by Mazziotti.
Mazziotti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mazziotti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mumu manages to avoid it.
Mumu 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mazziotti connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mumu scrambles back to his feet.
Mazziotti misses with a hook.
Mumu is looking for the big counter here.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Mumu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mazziotti lands a slapping body shot.
Mazziotti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mumu staying out of range there.
Mumu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mumu defending well as Mazziotti loads up on a big left hand.
Domenico Mazziotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mazziotti throws the left hand but Mumu avoids the punch easily.
A cross from Mumu lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mumu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mazziotti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mumu .
It seemed like Mumu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mumu slips under a jab from Mazziotti.#T1#
Mazziotti lands a slapping body shot.
Mazziotti scores with the left hand. Mumu knows he should have avoided that one.
Mazziotti just misses with a punch to the body.
Mazziotti cracks Mumu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mumu has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mazziotti misses with a hook.
Mazziotti thuds a left hand into Mumu 's body.
Mumu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mazziotti throws out the jab.
Mumu looks to throw the jab but Mazziotti is out of range.
Mazziotti just misses with a punch to the body.
Mumu feints a counter leg kick.
A lazy left from Mazziotti finds it's target.
Mumu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mumu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mazziotti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mumu .
Mumu misses with a straight right.
Mazziotti looks to land a right hand but Mumu moved out of range.
Mumu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mazziotti looks to land a left hand but Mumu moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mumu jabs at Mazziotti's body.
Mumu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mumu moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Mazziotti has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mazziotti there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mazziotti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A left lands for Mumu .
Mazziotti connects with a body shot that sends Mumu 's belly button to the back.
Mazziotti loads up on a big right hand but Mumu slips the punch.
Mumu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mazziotti changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mazziotti looks to score with a jab to the body but Mumu is just out of range.
Mazziotti throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Mumu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mazziotti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mumu s head.
Mumu throws a head punch that misses.
Mazziotti throws a punch but it's blocked by Mumu .
Mumu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mazziotti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mumu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mumu lands a right hand.
Mazziotti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mumu presses Mazziotti against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mumu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mazziotti lands with a light punch inside.
Mumu tries to throw a body punch but Mazziotti avoids it by throwing Mumu back against the cage. #T3##BC#
Mazziotti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mazziotti really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mazziotti moves out of range as Mumu strikes.
Mazziotti throws a big shot that misses.
A jab lands there for Mazziotti.
Mumu 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.
Mazziotti throws a hook to the side of Mumu 's head but Mumu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Mazziotti.
Mazziotti throws an overhand right that lands on Mumu 's shoulder, as Mumu tries to avoid the shot.
Mumu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mumu looks to land a combination but Mazziotti avoids it well.
Mumu misses the jab.
Mazziotti throws a shot from downtown. Mumu moves away and avoids it.
Mumu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mazziotti lands with a hook. Mumu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mazziotti throws a lazy right hand but Mumu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mazziotti scores with a nice right hand.
Mumu throws a big shot that misses.
Mazziotti appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mazziotti throws a looping overhand right but Mumu ducks down to avoid it.
Mazziotti lands a glancing blow to the side of Mumu 's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazziotti throws a looping overhand right but Mumu ducks down to avoid it.
Mumu scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
Mazziotti scores with a hook.
Mumu throws a big shot that misses.
Mazziotti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mumu moves away from the strike by Mazziotti.
Mumu staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mumu ! But no joy.
Nice uppercut there from Mazziotti.
Mumu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mazziotti moves away.
Mazziotti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mumu cracks Mazziotti with a good jab.
Mumu throws a lazy right hand but Mazziotti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mazziotti defending well as Mumu loads up on a big left hand.
Mazziotti throws a shot from downtown. Mumu moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Mumu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mumu lands a jab to Mazziotti's midsection.
Mazziotti misses with a hook
and Mumu counters with a nice uppercut.
Mumu 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mazziotti connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mumu scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mazziotti lands a jab to the nose.
Mumu slips a jab from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti staying out of range there.
Mumu loads up on a big right hand but Mazziotti slips the punch.
Mazziotti connects with a nice looking jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Domenico Mazziotti dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Mumu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mazziotti throws an overhand right that lands on Mumu 's shoulder, as Mumu tries to avoid the shot.
Mumu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mumu throws a hook but Mazziotti blocks it.
Mazziotti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mumu throws a lazy right hand but Mazziotti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mumu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti misses with a looping right.
Mazziotti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mumu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mumu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mumu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mazziotti.
Mumu loads up on a big right hand but Mazziotti slips the punch.
Mumu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mazziotti throws an overhand right that lands on Mumu 's shoulder, as Mumu tries to avoid the shot.
Mumu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mumu throws a combination. Mazziotti tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Mazziotti.
Mumu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mumu ducks right into an uppercut from Mazziotti.
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 slow jab from Mumu misses its intended target.
It looked like Mazziotti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mazziotti misses the body punch
and Mumu counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Mazziotti.#T1#
Mumu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mazziotti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mazziotti cracks Mumu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mazziotti throws a body punch but Mumu moves out of range.
Mumu throws the left hand but Mazziotti avoids the punch easily.
Mazziotti listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mazziotti moves forwards but Mumu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mazziotti catches Mumu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mazziotti throws a jab when Mumu was well out of range.
Mumu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mumu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mazziotti.
Mumu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mumu lands with an overhand left.
Mazziotti misses with a right hand
and Mumu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice shot by Mumu .
Mazziotti misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mumu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mazziotti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mumu throws out the jab.
Mazziotti throws a hook to the side of Mumu 's head but Mumu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Mumu misses the target.
Mazziotti slips a straight right by Mumu .#T2#
Mazziotti tests Mumu 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mazziotti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mumu can do to turn this around?
Mazziotti throws a shot from downtown. Mumu moves away and avoids it.
Mazziotti misses with a straight right.
Mumu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mazziotti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mazziotti throws the left hand but Mumu avoids the punch easily.
Mumu moves away from the strike by Mazziotti.
Mazziotti scores with a hook to the body. Mumu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mazziotti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mazziotti throws a right hand that misses
and Mumu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mumu cracks Mazziotti with an open hand slap.
Mazziotti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mazziotti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mumu .
Mumu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mazziotti checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mumu .
Mazziotti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Mazziotti misses.
Mumu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mumu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A swing and a miss from Mazziotti.#T3#
Mazziotti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mumu .
Mumu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mazziotti.
Mumu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mazziotti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Mazziotti misses.
Mumu slips under a jab.
Mazziotti walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mazziotti throws a big shot that misses.
Mumu misses with an uppercut. Mazziotti saw that one coming.
Mumu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mumu lands a nice hook to Mazziotti's body. Mazziotti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Mazziotti as he connects with a hook.
Mumu slips a jab from Mazziotti.
Mumu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mazziotti throws a big shot that misses.
Mumu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mazziotti.
Good standup being displayed there by Mumu as he connects with a hook.
Mumu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mumu 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mazziotti connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mumu scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mumu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mazziotti. Mazziotti circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
Mazziotti lands a jab to the head.
Mazziotti scores with a nice right hand.
Mazziotti moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mumu misses with a looping left.
Mazziotti wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mumu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mazziotti.
Mumu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mumu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mazziotti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mazziotti throws a jab but it's blocked by Mumu .
Mazziotti on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mumu walks into a straight right hand from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti avoids the body shot from Mumu .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mazziotti looks to land a left hand but Mumu moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Mumu .
A slow jab from Mazziotti misses its intended target.
Mumu lands with a good body shot.
Mumu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
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 Domenico Mazziotti 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.#R3#
Mumu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mumu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mazziotti moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Mazziotti misses its target.
Mazziotti throws a jab but it's blocked by Mumu .
Mumu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mazziotti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mumu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mazziotti.
Mumu thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Mazziotti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mazziotti misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Mumu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mazziotti dips to his left and cracks Mumu with an uppercut!
Mazziotti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Mumu counter with a right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mazziotti.
Mazziotti misses with a straight right.
Mazziotti keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazziotti dodges the punch combination from Mumu .
Mumu throws a shot from downtown. Mazziotti moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Mumu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mazziotti misses with a looping left.
Mumu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mazziotti manages to avoid it.#T1#
Mumu moves out of range as Mazziotti strikes.
Mumu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mumu misses with a looping left.
Mumu throws a hook but Mazziotti blocks it.
Mazziotti fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mumu on the side of the head.
A big left from Mumu misses.
Mazziotti is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mumu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mumu .
Mumu throws out a counter right but Mazziotti avoids it with no problem.
Mazziotti connects with a jab.
Mazziotti scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mazziotti scores with a nice strike.
Mumu ducks under a wild hook from Mazziotti.
Mumu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mumu misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Mumu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mazziotti slips a jab from Mumu .
Mumu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mumu walks into a left hand. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mazziotti throws a shot from downtown. Mumu moves away and avoids it.
Mazziotti throws a hook but Mumu blocks it.
Domenico Mazziotti is winning the standup battle so far.
Mazziotti lands with a shot to the body.
Mumu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mazziotti misses with a straight left.
Mazziotti throws a hook but Mumu blocks it.
Mumu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mazziotti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mumu .
Mazziotti throws a hook to the side of Mumu 's head but Mumu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mumu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut
letting Mumu counter with a right hand.
Mazziotti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mumu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A telegraphed right hand from Mazziotti misses the target.
Mazziotti throws a lazy right hand but Mumu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Mazziotti as he connects with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Mazziotti.
Mazziotti moves away from the strike by Mumu .
Mumu moves out of range as Mazziotti strikes.
Mumu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mumu loads up on a big right hand but Mazziotti slips the punch.#T3#
The fighters circling - Mumu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mazziotti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mumu with the inside leg kick.
Mumu throws a looping overhand right but Mazziotti ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Mazziotti misses.
Mumu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mumu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mumu looks to land a right hand but Mazziotti moved out of range.
Mazziotti throws out a loose jab but Mumu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mumu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed right hand from Mumu misses the target.
Mazziotti jabs Mumu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mumu misses the jab.
Mumu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mumu moves away from the strike by Mazziotti.
Mazziotti misses with a hook.
Mumu takes one on the button.
Mumu sizes up Mazziotti with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mazziotti misses with a hook.#T4#
Mumu stuns Mazziotti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Mazziotti misses.
Mumu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mazziotti with a body shot.
Mazziotti swings for the body but Mumu moves out of range.
Mazziotti lands a slapping body shot.
A jab from Mazziotti misses.
A big left from Mumu misses.
A jab from Mazziotti misses.
Mazziotti punishes Mumu 's body with a nice straight punch.
Mazziotti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mumu manages to avoid it.
Mumu misses with a hook. Mazziotti ducked under it nicely.
Mazziotti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A swing and a miss from Mazziotti.
Mumu moves out of range as Mazziotti strikes.
Mumu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mazziotti throws a body punch but Mumu moves out of range.
Mazziotti lands with a straight right. Mumu didn't see that one coming.
Mumu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mazziotti.
Mumu looks to throw the jab but Mazziotti is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Domenico Mazziotti clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Mumu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Abdel Mumu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mazziotti swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mumu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mazziotti with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mumu to score with a decent uppercut.
Mazziotti on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mazziotti's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mumu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mazziotti scrambles back to his feet.
Mazziotti misses with a hook. Mumu ducked under it nicely.
Mumu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mazziotti.
Mazziotti looks to throw the jab but Mumu is out of range.
Mumu slips a straight right by Mazziotti.
Mumu 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. #ROC2#Mazziotti is rocked!
Mazziotti stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Oh Mazziotti is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mazziotti throws a lazy right hand but Mumu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Mumu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mazziotti seems to have got his legs back now.
Mumu moves out of range as Mazziotti strikes.
Mumu throws a jab but it's blocked by Mazziotti.
Mazziotti uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mumu has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazziotti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mumu slips under a jab from Mazziotti.#T1#
Mumu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti catches Mumu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mumu avoids the body shot from Mazziotti.
A little jabbing left from Mumu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mazziotti gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mumu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mazziotti's head.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut.
Mumu missing with a left hand there. Mazziotti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mazziotti slips a straight right by Mumu .
Mumu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mazziotti circles away quickly and effectively.
Mumu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Mazziotti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mumu misses the jab.
Mazziotti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mumu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mumu ducks under a wild hook from Mazziotti.
Mumu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mumu ducks under a wild hook from Mazziotti.
Mumu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mumu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mazziotti just misses with a punch to the body.
Mazziotti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mazziotti misses with a lunging right hand
and Mumu counters with a nice uppercut.
Mazziotti slips a straight right by Mumu .
Mazziotti on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mumu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mazziotti to score with a decent uppercut.
Mumu slips under a jab from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti lands with an overhand left.
Mazziotti staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Mumu misses the target.
Mumu throws a jab when Mazziotti was well out of range.
Mumu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mazziotti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mazziotti misses with a wild body shot.
Mumu ducks under a wild hook from Mazziotti.
Mumu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mazziotti lands a jab.#T3#
Mumu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mazziotti throws an overhand right that lands on Mumu 's shoulder, as Mumu tries to avoid the shot.
Mazziotti blocks a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Mumu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mumu misses the shot to the body.
Mazziotti throws a body punch but Mumu moves out of range.
Mazziotti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mumu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Mumu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mazziotti lands with a right hand.
Mumu misses with a hook. Mazziotti ducked under it nicely.
Mumu just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Mazziotti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mazziotti throws the left hand but Mumu avoids the punch easily.
Mumu throws a hook to the side of Mazziotti's head but Mazziotti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mumu slips a straight right by Mazziotti.
Mazziotti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mumu moves away.#T4#
Mumu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mazziotti looks to land a left hand but Mumu moved out of range nicely.
Mumu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mazziotti.
Mumu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mumu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Mazziotti darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mazziotti lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mazziotti throws a hook but Mumu blocks it.
Mazziotti ducks under a wild hook from Mumu .
Mazziotti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mumu manages to avoid it.
Mumu staying out of range there.
Mazziotti fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mumu on the side of the head.
Mumu lands an overhand right.
Mazziotti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mumu manages to avoid it.
Mazziotti defending well as Mumu loads up on a big left hand.
Mazziotti misses with a hook.
Mazziotti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mumu takes a swing at Mazziotti's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Domenico Mazziotti 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Mazziotti slips under a jab.
Mumu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mazziotti misses with a left hand
and Mumu counters with a straight right hand.
Mazziotti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mazziotti throws a jab but it's blocked by Mumu .
Mazziotti misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Mumu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mumu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mazziotti.
Mumu moves away from the strike by Mazziotti.
Mazziotti dips to his left and cracks Mumu with an uppercut!#KD2#
Mumu lands a big right hand that sends Mazziotti crashing to the mat! Mumu stays standing though and waves Mazziotti back to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Domenico Mazziotti has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazziotti lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mumu is looking to clinch.
A big left from Mazziotti misses.
Mazziotti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mumu .
Mazziotti bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mumu misses with the combination.
Mazziotti throwing a counter right hand but Mumu manages to avoid it.#T1#
Mazziotti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mazziotti throws a hook but Mumu blocks it.
Mumu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#KD2#
Mumu sends Mazziotti crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Mumu is motioning to the referee to let Mazziotti up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Mazziotti looks to land a left hand but Mumu moved out of range nicely.
Mazziotti missing with a left hand there. Mumu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Mumu misses the target.
Mumu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mazziotti connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mumu momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mumu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mumu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice straight punches there by Mazziotti. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mazziotti.
Mazziotti keeps the fight on the outside.
Mumu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mazziotti works the jab nicely.
Mazziotti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mazziotti scores with a jab to the head.
Mazziotti scores with a jab to the head. #T2##KD2#
Mumu drops Mazziotti with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Mazziotti looks back up at him and smiles so Mumu waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Mazziotti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mumu .
Mazziotti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mumu slips under a jab.
Mazziotti connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mumu moves out of range as Mazziotti strikes.
Mumu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mumu misses with an uppercut.
Mumu cracks Mazziotti with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Mazziotti falls to his knees and Mumu 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 2:33 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdel Mumu !
Abdel Mumu gave a mention to Paddy's Enhancing Drugs (160Q) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: SYN 850 Dong vs. Duranto     
Date:   Nov 13, 2021
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Mazziotti has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cole.
Nice shot lands for Cole.
Cole misses with a straight left.
A quick step to the side and Mazziotti tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cole with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slow jab from Cole misses its intended target.
Mazziotti slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole misses with a hook.
Mazziotti went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cole lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Mazziotti checks a leg kick.
Cole lands with a right hand.
Mazziotti checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cole throws a poor cross that misses
and Mazziotti counters with a straight right hand.
Cole turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cole misses with a body punch
and Mazziotti counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Cole clobbers Mazziotti with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cole throws a leg kick but Mazziotti sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mazziotti throwing a counter right hand but Cole manages to avoid it.
Cole cracks Mazziotti with a good jab.
Cole looks to land a right hand but Mazziotti moved out of range.
Mazziotti throwing a counter right hand but Cole manages to avoid it.
Mazziotti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mazziotti is looking to counter punch.
Mazziotti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mazziotti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Cole lands a nice looking body shot.
Mazziotti closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cole fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cole throws a hook to the side of Mazziotti's head but Mazziotti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Mazziotti misses the target.
Mazziotti checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cole lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
Mazziotti takes a shot right to the bread basket.
James Cole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cole connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mazziotti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mazziotti checks a leg kick.
It looked like Mazziotti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mazziotti takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mazziotti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cole swings widly with a right hand
and Mazziotti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cole scores with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Cole dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Cole throws a looping overhand right but Mazziotti ducks down to avoid it.
Cole's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mazziotti under the eye.
Cole throws out a loose jab but Mazziotti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mazziotti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cole swings widly with a right hand
and Mazziotti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
James Cole seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cole moves into range and connects with a jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mazziotti blocks a jab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Cole 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.#T1#
Mazziotti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mazziotti takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cole jabs Mazziotti right on the nose. Mazziotti blinks but takes it well.
Cole throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cole throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mazziotti counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Cole throws a looping overhand right but Mazziotti ducks down to avoid it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Mazziotti might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Mazziotti takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cole scores with a body shot.
Cole throws a body shot but no joy.
Cole misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Cole throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Mazziotti staying out of range there.
Cole missing with a left hand there. Mazziotti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Mazziotti was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cole connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mazziotti's hands.
Cole lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mazziotti has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cole finds it's way round the side to connect with Mazziotti's head.
Cole works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T4#
Mazziotti takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cole misses with a lunging right hand
and Mazziotti counters with a left to the body.
Cole misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Mazziotti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cole throws a solid leg kick but Mazziotti takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cole.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cole feints and then cracks Mazziotti's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mazziotti down.
Cole takes a swing at Mazziotti's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Cole showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Cole fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mazziotti checks a leg kick.
Mazziotti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mazziotti checks the leg kick nicely there.
It looked like Mazziotti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cole throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mazziotti on the side of the head.
Cole misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Mazziotti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mazziotti ducks under a wild hook from Cole.#T1#
Mazziotti takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cole rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mazziotti counters with a two punch combo.
Cole throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cole motions for Mazziotti to come forward. Cole throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cole jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cole scores with a jab. Mazziotti acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
Cole misses with a right hand
and Mazziotti counters with a stiff right hand.
Cole throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cole misses with a hook.
It looked like Mazziotti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cole loads up on a big right hand but Mazziotti slips the punch.
Cole lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T3#
Cole looks to throw the jab but Mazziotti is out of range.
Mazziotti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cole is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mazziotti.
Cole missing with a left hand there. Mazziotti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Mazziotti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mazziotti is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cole lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cole throws out a loose jab but Mazziotti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mazziotti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jab by Cole.#T4#
Cole takes a swing at Mazziotti's ribcage but misses.
Mazziotti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cole tries to land a leg kick but Mazziotti saw it coming and moves away.
Cole jabs at Mazziotti's body.
Cole will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mazziotti is looking to counter punch.
Mazziotti checks a low kick from Cole.
Mazziotti is looking to counter punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cole connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Cole really dominated that round.
That's time! Mazziotti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
A low kick from Cole misses
enabling Mazziotti to counter with a crisp jab.
Mazziotti really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cole looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cole moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Cole misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole throws a jab when Mazziotti was well out of range.
Mazziotti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mazziotti walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Cole scores with a leg kick.
Cole misses with a hook
and Mazziotti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cole cracks Mazziotti with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cole throws a looping overhand right but Mazziotti ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Mazziotti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cole misses with an uppercut.
Mazziotti is looking for a counter combo.
Mazziotti looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cole thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
A big right from Cole misses.
Cole connects with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cole.
Cole misses with a body shot.
Mazziotti takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cole misses with a low kick. #T3#
Mazziotti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cole misses with a leg kick
and Mazziotti counters with a nice uppercut.
Mazziotti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cole.
A little feinted left hand from Mazziotti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cole fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mazziotti on the side of the head.
Cole connects with a body shot that sends Mazziotti's belly button to the back.
Mazziotti moves out of range as Cole strikes.
Mazziotti is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T4#
Cole scores with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Cole misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Mazziotti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cole looks to throw the jab but Mazziotti is out of range.
Mazziotti checks a low kick from Cole.
A quick step to the side and Mazziotti tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mazziotti tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cole listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Cole dominated that fourth 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
The fighters circling - Cole throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cole throws a leg kick but Mazziotti moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Mazziotti misses the target.
Cole loads up on a big right hand but Mazziotti slips the punch.
It looked like Mazziotti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mazziotti slips under a jab from Cole.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mazziotti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cole throws a hook but Mazziotti blocks it.#T1#
Cole thumps Mazziotti with a low kick.
Cole waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mazziotti.
Mazziotti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mazziotti checks a leg kick.
A cross from Cole lands.
Cole bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mazziotti's head backwards.
Cole lands with a thumping leg kick.
Domenico Mazziotti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mazziotti moves out of range of the strikes.
Mazziotti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cole fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mazziotti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mazziotti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cole.
Cole throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mazziotti counters with a nice uppercut.
Mazziotti takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cole misses with a hook.#T3#
Mazziotti 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.
Mazziotti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Mazziotti misses the target.
Cole fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mazziotti checks it well.
Cole ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cole throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Mazziotti misses the target.
Mazziotti slips a straight right by Cole.
James Cole is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Cole fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mazziotti.
Cole moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mazziotti ducks under a wild hook from Cole.
As Cole looks to move away, Mazziotti throws a big counter combo but Cole just gets out of the way.
Cole with the inside leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mazziotti has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cole finds it's way round the side to connect with Mazziotti's head.
Cole misses with a hook.
Mazziotti appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Cole comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cole 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 44:50
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 44:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Cole!

James Cole 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: SYN 843 Krison vs. Peterson     
Date:   Oct 23, 2021
#R1#
Stackhouse misses with a lunging right hand
and Mazziotti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mazziotti slips under a jab.
Mazziotti is looking to counter punch.
Stackhouse connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A leg kick checked by Mazziotti.
Mazziotti slips under a jab.
Jason Stackhouse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stackhouse throws a lazy uppercut
and Mazziotti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stackhouse misses with an uppercut. Mazziotti saw that one coming.
Mazziotti throwing a counter right hand but Stackhouse manages to avoid it.
Stackhouse misses with a lunging right hand
and Mazziotti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mazziotti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stackhouse throws a poor cross that misses
and Mazziotti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Stackhouse is rocked!
Stackhouse misses with a left hand
and Mazziotti counters with a huge left! Stackhouse is in big trouble! He's backing up but Mazziotti isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Stackhouse from any more damage. A dominating finish by Mazziotti!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Domenico Mazziotti!
A determined Domenico Mazziotti didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
The defeated Jason Stackhouse had this to say: 'It's like if a tree falls in the woods, it's still a tree, ain't it?'.

 

Event: SYN 836 Po vs Hopkins     
Date:   Sep 26, 2021
#R1#
A low kick lands for Bathory.
Bathory scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mazziotti slips a straight right by Bathory.
Mazziotti now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bathory bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mazziotti's head backwards.
Good standup being displayed there by Bathory as he connects with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bathory. Mazziotti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mazziotti 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.
Nice uppercut there from Bathory.
Mazziotti takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bathory throws a leg kick which misses Mazziotti's front leg but catches the back leg as Mazziotti tries to avoid it. #T1#
Bathory fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bathory just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Mazziotti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bathory sizes up Mazziotti with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mazziotti moves forwards but Bathory connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bathory is looking to slow Mazziotti down with leg kicks.
Bathory missing with a left hand there. Mazziotti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mazziotti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bathory is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Bathory looks to land a right hand but Mazziotti moved out of range.
Mazziotti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Mazziotti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mazziotti moves out of range as Bathory throws a body kick.
Mazziotti slips under a jab.
It seemed like Mazziotti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bathory lands with a right hand.
Bathory misses with a straight left.
Mazziotti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bathory misses with a left hand
and Mazziotti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bathory misses with a low kick.
Mazziotti throws out a counter right but Bathory avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Bathory throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mazziotti! But no joy.
Mazziotti takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bathory throws a right hand that misses
and Mazziotti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Bathory. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bathory.
Bathory throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mazziotti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mazziotti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bathory connects with a jab.
Bathory swings for the body but Mazziotti moves out of range.
Mazziotti is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Bathory.
Bathory lands a nice shot that snaps Mazziotti's head back.
Bathory is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bathory rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mazziotti counters with a nice uppercut.
Bathory finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bathory throws out a loose jab but Mazziotti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bathory looks to score with a jab to the body but Mazziotti is just out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bathory lands a front kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arzlan Bathory dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mazziotti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bathory. Bathory obviously looking to wear him down.
Bathory throws a leg kick
and Mazziotti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bathory misses with a body shot
letting Mazziotti counter with a right hand.
Bathory throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mazziotti throws out a counter right but Bathory avoids it with no problem.
Bathory darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Bathory finds it's way through Mazziotti's defenses.
Mazziotti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bathory.
Mazziotti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Bathory lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bathory waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mazziotti.
A big left from Bathory misses.
Mazziotti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bathory.
Bathory misses with a straight left.
Bathory lands a nice shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Bathory. #T2#
Mazziotti takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mazziotti checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mazziotti now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bathory looks to throw the jab but Mazziotti is out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bathory throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mazziotti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mazziotti takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bathory throws a lazy uppercut
and Mazziotti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mazziotti 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.
Bathory jabs Mazziotti right on the nose. Mazziotti blinks but takes it well.#T3#
Bathory throws a body punch but Mazziotti moves out of range.
Mazziotti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bathory ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bathory lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bathory misses with an uppercut. Mazziotti saw that one coming.
Bathory throws a series of punches but Mazziotti avoids them all with ease.
Bathory waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mazziotti.
Mazziotti throws out a counter right but Bathory avoids it with no problem.
Bathory misses with an uppercut. Mazziotti saw that one coming.
Mazziotti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Bathory throws a looping overhand right but Mazziotti ducks down to avoid it.
Mazziotti throws out a counter right but Bathory avoids it with no problem.
Mazziotti takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bathory throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mazziotti! But no joy.
Bathory throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arzlan Bathory seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bathory jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mazziotti! But no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bathory misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arzlan Bathory dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
A low kick from Bathory is predictable there
and Mazziotti counters with a stiff right hand.
Mazziotti slips under a jab from Bathory.
Bathory walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mazziotti checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Despite the aggression on Mazziotti's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bathory looks to land a left hand but Mazziotti moved out of range nicely.
Mazziotti doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bathory loads up on a big right hand but Mazziotti slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bathory stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from Bathory misses. #T1#
Bathory throws an off balance right hand #KD2#
and Mazziotti counters with a crisp one two that drops Bathory! Mazziotti thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bathory to his feet! Bathory is in big trouble!
A slow jab from Bathory misses its intended target.
It seemed like Mazziotti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bathory misses with a shot to the body
and Mazziotti counters with a straight right hand.
Bathory throws a leg kick
and Mazziotti counters with a stiff right hand.
Bathory 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.
Bathory fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bathory misses with a body shot
and Mazziotti counters with a stiff right hand.
Bathory lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Arzlan Bathory is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Mazziotti ducks under a wild hook from Bathory.
It seemed like Mazziotti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bathory delivers a nice body kick.
Bathory throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bathory misses with a straight right.
Bathory misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mazziotti takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bathory connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Bathory lands with an uppercut that bounces Mazziotti off the cage and back into range.
A jab from Bathory does it's job there.
Bathory connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A good leg kick by Bathory.
Mazziotti is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bathory.
A swing and a miss from Bathory.
Despite the aggression on Mazziotti's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T4#
Bathory misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Mazziotti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bathory misses with an uppercut
and Mazziotti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bathory pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mazziotti is out of range and Bathory settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mazziotti! But no joy.
Bathory misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Mazziotti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Bathory misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mazziotti! But no joy.
Bathory lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mazziotti has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bathory swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mazziotti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arzlan Bathory clearly takes 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.#R4#
Bathory swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A low kick from Bathory misses
and Mazziotti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bathory throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Mazziotti might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bathory has got the better of the exchanges.
Bathory jabs at Mazziotti's body.
A shot to the body from Bathory misses
and Mazziotti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bathory thows a body kick. Mazziotti tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bathory connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mazziotti momentarily. #T1#
Bathory scores with a shot to the body.
Bathory misses the body punch
and Mazziotti counters with a nice uppercut.
Mazziotti blocks a jab.
Mazziotti throws out a counter right but Bathory avoids it with no problem.
Mazziotti takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bathory connects with a solid leg kick.
Bathory rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Mazziotti to counter with a crisp jab.
Bathory jabs Mazziotti right on the nose. Mazziotti blinks but takes it well.#T2#
Bathory with a hook.
Bathory loads up on a big right hand but Mazziotti slips the punch.
A left lands for Bathory.
A shot to the body from Bathory misses
and Mazziotti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mazziotti has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bathory.
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!
Bathory throws a hook but Mazziotti avoids it easily.
Bathory lands a jab.#T3#
Mazziotti walks into a jab.
Good work by Mazziotti as he checks the leg kick.
Mazziotti takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bathory swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Mazziotti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bathory throws a leg kick which misses Mazziotti's front leg but catches the back leg as Mazziotti tries to avoid it.
Bathory clobbers Mazziotti with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4#
Bathory looks to land a left hand but Mazziotti moved out of range nicely.
Bathory getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bathory buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bathory feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mazziottis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bathory lands a head shot.
Bathory tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mazziotti is able to avoid easily.
Mazziotti unleashes a big counter combination but Bathory bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arzlan Bathory had his way with Domenico Mazziotti in that round.
That's time! Bathory's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Bathory misses with a right hand
letting Mazziotti counter with a right hand.
Bathory throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mazziotti.
Bathory ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mazziotti moves away.
Bathory waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mazziotti.
Bathory looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mazziotti throws out a counter right but Bathory avoids it with no problem.
Mazziotti's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bathory misses with a leg kick
and Mazziotti counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Bathory misses. #T1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bathory.
Bathory swings for the body but Mazziotti moves out of range.
It seemed like Mazziotti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bathory throws a jab but it's blocked by Mazziotti.
Mazziotti drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bathory throws a poor cross that misses
and Mazziotti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bathory throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mazziotti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Domenico Mazziotti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ROC2#Bathory is rocked!#T2#
Mazziotti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bathory. Bathory obviously looking to wear him down.
Bathory throws a hook but Mazziotti blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Mazziotti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bathory fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mazziotti on the side of the head.
Bathory throws an off balance right hand
and Mazziotti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Bathory does it's job there.
Mazziotti takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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!
Nice cross by Bathory.#T3#
Mazziotti moves out of range of the body kick.
Bathory throws out a loose jab but Mazziotti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bathory dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mazziotti. That did some damage!
Mazziotti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bathory can pounce on him.
Bathory throws a leg kick which misses Mazziotti's front leg but catches the back leg as Mazziotti tries to avoid it.
Bathory tries to land a body kick
and Mazziotti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Bathory swings widly with a right hand
and Mazziotti makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bathory.
Bathory connects with an inside leg kick.
Bathory throws a wild body kick that Mazziotti sees coming a mile off.
Mazziotti now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A big left from Bathory misses.
Mazziotti throws out a counter right but Bathory avoids it with no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mazziotti takes one on the button.
Arzlan Bathory is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mazziotti walks into a straight right hand from Bathory.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arzlan Bathory showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bathory 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arzlan Bathory!

Arzlan Bathory retains his lightweight title!
Arzlan Bathory thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: SYN 827 Peterson vs. Sector     
Date:   Aug 28, 2021
#R1#
Mazziotti takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Egyptian 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 Mazziotti has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mazziotti and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mazziotti is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Egyptian closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Egyptian throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A shot in the inside from Egyptian. #BC2#
Egyptian breaks the clinch.
Egyptian lands a jab to the head.
A solid body kick from Egyptian.
Mazziotti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Egyptian lands a nice looking body kick.
We've been informed that Egyptian 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.
Mazziotti on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Egyptian wants to land a leg kick but Mazziotti is out of range.
Egyptian throws a combination that misses
letting Mazziotti counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mazziotti walks into a left hand.
Egyptian throws a body kick that misses.
Mazziotti throwing a counter right hand but Egyptian manages to avoid it.
Egyptian throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1##CL2#
Mazziotti tries to keep at a distance but Egyptian has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Egyptian.
Egyptian wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mazziotti has him pressed against the cage.
Egyptian connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mazziotti's face. #CUT2#It looks like Domenico Mazziotti has been cut.
Egyptian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Egyptian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mazziotti swings wildly with an uppercut but Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mazziotti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mazziotti.
A short right from Mazziotti on the inside.
Mazziotti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mazziotti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mazziotti has a couple of punches blocked by Egyptian.
Egyptian lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mazziotti lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mazziotti blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Mazziotti breaks from the clinch.
Egyptian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mazziotti is looking to counter punch.#T2##CL2#
Egyptian has Mazziotti up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Egyptian. #BC2#
Egyptian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Egyptian lands with a right hand.
Egyptian throws the left hand but Mazziotti avoids the punch easily.
Mazziotti throwing a counter right hand but Egyptian manages to avoid it.
Osiris Egyptian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Egyptian throws a leg kick
and Mazziotti counters with a stiff right hand.
Egyptian throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mazziotti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Egyptian fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mazziotti.
Egyptian is looking to slow Mazziotti down with leg kicks.
A punch lands to the side of Mazziotti 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Egyptian throws out a powerful jab.#T3#
Egyptian misses with a straight right.
Egyptian misses with a leg kick
and Mazziotti counters with a stiff right hand.
Egyptian misses with a combination
and Mazziotti counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Egyptian is rocked!
Mazziotti really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Egyptian uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mazziotti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Egyptian.
Mazziotti swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Egyptian misses the shot to the body.
As Egyptian looks to move away, Mazziotti throws a big counter combo but Egyptian just gets out of the way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Egyptian. Mazziotti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Egyptian ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Egyptian misses with a leg kick
and Mazziotti counters with a nice uppercut.
Egyptian connects with a leg kick. #T4#
Egyptian throws a leg kick but Mazziotti sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mazziotti was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Egyptian clinches.
Egyptian misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Egyptian is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mazziotti is keeping busy.
A bit of stalling here from Egyptian.
Mazziotti swings wildly with an uppercut but Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mazziotti misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Egyptian.
Egyptian can't break the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mazziotti as Egyptian tries to tie him up.
Mazziotti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Egyptian or not.
Egyptian using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mazziotti has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Egyptian is trying to stall. #BC2#
Egyptian breaks the clinch.
Mazziotti avoids the body shot from Egyptian.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mazziotti checks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Osiris Egyptian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Domenico Mazziotti's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Mazziotti shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Egyptian moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Egyptian is looking to score with low kicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Mazziotti misses the target.
Mazziotti has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Egyptian finds it's way round the side to connect with Mazziotti's head.
Mazziotti moves out of range as Egyptian strikes.
Egyptian tried to score with a low kick but Mazziotti checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Mazziotti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Egyptian misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Mazziotti 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.
Jab, jab by Egyptian - just one landing.
Egyptian lands a nice shot that snaps Mazziotti's head back.
Egyptian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Egyptian misses with a looping left.
It looked like Mazziotti was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Egyptian.
Egyptian goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Egyptian lands an overhand right.
Mazziotti avoids the body shot from Egyptian.
Egyptian throws an off balance right hand
and Mazziotti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Egyptian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Egyptian connects with an inside leg kick.
Egyptian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mazziotti moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Mazziotti misses the target.
Mazziotti looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Egyptian, as that shot connected.
Egyptian is looking to chop away at Mazziotti's legs.
It looked like Mazziotti was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mazziotti is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
Egyptian lands a leg kick and bounces back 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!
Egyptian misses with a body punch
and Mazziotti counters with a straight right hand.
Egyptian tries to clinch there but Mazziotti circles away.
Mazziotti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Egyptian throws a poor cross that misses
and Egyptian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mazziotti on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Egyptian misses the body punch #KD#
and Mazziotti counters with a crisp right hand that drops Egyptian! Mazziotti lets Egyptian back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Egyptian is still on wobbly legs! Can Mazziotti finish him?
Egyptian rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mazziotti rattles Egyptian with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Egyptian tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Mazziotti dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Egyptian stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Domenico Mazziotti!
A pretty intense looking Domenico Mazziotti took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

 

Event: SYN 819 Dionisy vs. Jones     
Date:   Jul 31, 2021
#R1#
Mazziotti takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mazziotti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pentele.
Pentele lands a nice looking body shot.
Pentele tries to score with a low kick but Mazziotti moves his leg out of the way.
Pentele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti throws a lazy uppercut
and Pentele counters with a left to the body.
Pentele wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mazziotti connects with a right hand. Pentele shakes it off.
Mazziotti avoids the body shot from Pentele.
An attempted straight right counter from Mazziotti misses the target.
Mazziotti misses with a hook.
Pentele misses with a body shot.
Mazziotti misses with a straight right.
Pentele punishes Mazziotti's body with a nice straight punch.
Domenico Mazziotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pentele jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mazziotti swings for the body but Pentele moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Pentele misses.
Pentele sizes up Mazziotti with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mazziotti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pentele counters with a nice uppercut.
Mazziotti throws the left hand but Pentele avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pentele! But no joy.#T1#
Mazziotti avoids a kick to the body.
Mazziotti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pentele is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mazziotti rather than just go for the knockout.
Pentele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mazziotti was well out of range. Poor timing from Pentele.
Pentele looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pentele blocks a jab.
Mazziotti throws a jab but it's blocked by Pentele.
Mazziotti misses with a hook. Pentele ducked under it nicely.
We've been informed that Pentele 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.
Mazziotti cracks Pentele with an open hand slap.
Mazziotti takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pentele throws a lazy body kick
and Mazziotti counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mazziotti misses with a body punch
and Pentele counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mazziotti walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pentele.
Pentele dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mazziotti. That did some damage!
A looping hook to the body misses from Pentele. Mazziotti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mazziotti steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pentele. That one must have hurt.
Mazziotti really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazziotti throws a hook but Pentele blocks it.#T2#
Mazziotti takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pentele connects with a leg kick.
Pentele uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pentele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti misses the jab.
Pentele unleashes a big counter combination but Mazziotti bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut.
Mazziotti slips under a jab from Pentele.
Mazziotti is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A jab from Mazziotti does it's job there.
Mazziotti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mazziotti connects with a nice looking jab.
Pentele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mazziotti manages to avoid it.
Pentele throws a sloppy head kick and Mazziotti moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Mazziotti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pentele throws a front kick that sends Mazziotti stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Pentele connects with an inside leg kick.
Mazziotti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Pentele on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pentele throws a wild body kick that Mazziotti sees coming a mile off.
Mazziotti lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Mazziotti gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pentele tries to work over Mazziotti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mazziotti can't find room to land a body shot as Pentele controls the action.
Mazziotti scores with a shot to the side of Pentele's head.
Pentele lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mazziotti backwards.
Mazziotti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pentele struggles to land a body shot inside as Mazziotti controls his hands.
Pentele can't find room to land a body shot as Mazziotti controls the action.
Mazziotti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mazziotti doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Mazziotti manages to break the clinch.
Mazziotti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pentele throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mazziotti lands a body shot.
Pentele throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pentele pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pentele swings for the body but Mazziotti moves out of range.
Mazziotti lands a head shot.
Donk. Mazziotti catches Pentele right on the button with a cross.
Pentele slips a jab from Mazziotti.
Pentele thuds his shin into the meat of Mazziotti's side.
Mazziotti throws an off balance right hand
and Pentele counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pentele drops his hands momentarily and Mazziotti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mazziotti is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mazziotti moves out of range of the body kick.
Mazziotti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pentele just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pentele slips a jab from Mazziotti.
Pentele needs to keep his hands up - Mazziotti had a free shot at his head there.
Pentele takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jab by Mazziotti.
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 Domenico Mazziotti will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Pentele throws a head kick that misses.
Pentele lands with a nice body punch.
Mazziotti throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pentele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pentti Pentele seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Mazziotti.
A little jabbing left from Pentele on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pentele throws a head kick that misses.
Mazziotti cracks Pentele with a good jab.
Pentele has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pentele there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC#Pentele is rocked!
Pentele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Pentele on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pentele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mazziotti throws out the jab.
Mazziotti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pentele.
Pentele let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Mazziotti clinches.
Mazziotti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mazziotti lands a nice uppercut.
Mazziotti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pentele backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mazziotti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pentele lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pentele misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Pentele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mazziotti's elbow.
Pentele tries to throw a body punch but Mazziotti avoids it by throwing Pentele back against the cage.
Pentele cracks Mazziotti with a nice body shot.
Pentele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pentele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mazziotti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pentele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pentele prevents a body shot from Mazziotti.
Pentele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Domenico Mazziotti has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pentele lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pentele misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Mazziotti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pentele tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mazziotti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mazziotti lands a nice hook to Pentele's body. Pentele takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mazziotti steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pentele. That one must have hurt.
Mazziotti slips under a jab from Pentele.
A little feinted left hand from Mazziotti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pentele tries to land a body kick
and Mazziotti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mazziotti looks to land a right hand but Pentele moved out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Pentele 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.#T2#
Pentele throws a body shot but no joy.
Pentele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mazziotti.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pentele scores with a head kick. Mazziotti tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Pentele is looking to land body kicks.
Mazziotti misses with a straight right.
Pentele misses with a head kick.
Mazziotti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mazziotti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pentele fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pentele misses with a looping right.
Pentele changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pentele tries to score with a low kick but Mazziotti moves his leg out of the way.
Mazziotti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pentele thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Mazziotti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mazziotti jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Mazziotti takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mazziotti pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pentele back to the cage. Mazziotti follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mazziotti misses with a looping right.
Mazziotti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mazziotti is looking to counter punch.
Mazziotti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mazziotti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pentele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pentele appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pentele uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti misses the shot to the body.
Mazziotti throws a hook but Pentele blocks it.
Pentele throws a body punch but Mazziotti moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Mazziotti misses the target.
Mazziotti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pentele.
A countering left hand to the body from Pentele misses.
Mazziotti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pentele manages to avoid it.
Donk. Pentele catches Mazziotti right on the button with a cross.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazziotti scores with a jab.
Pentele misses with a hook.
Mazziotti loads up on a big right hand but Pentele slips the punch.
Pentele slips under a jab from Mazziotti.
Pentele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mazziotti.
Pentele ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut.
Mazziotti scores with a hook to the body. Pentele takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice jab there from Pentele.
Pentele misses with a straight right.
It looked like Mazziotti was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pentele lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mazziotti at a distance.
Pentele thuds his shin into the meat of Mazziotti's side.
Mazziotti misses with a looping right.
Mazziotti lands a glancing blow to the side of Pentele's head.
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 Domenico Mazziotti 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#
Mazziotti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pentele.
Mazziotti throws a right and a left that Pentele avoids nicely.
Pentele jabs Mazziotti right on the nose. Mazziotti blinks but takes it well.
Pentele throws a head kick but Mazziotti moves out of range.
Mazziotti tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pentele ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mazziotti will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Pentele misses with a wild body shot.
Mazziotti is looking to counter punch.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut. Pentele saw that one coming.
Pentele throws a head kick that misses.
Mazziotti looks to land a combination but Pentele avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pentele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Pentele does no damage.
Mazziotti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pentele scores with a jab to the body.
Pentele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mazziotti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pentele counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Mazziotti stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mazziotti scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mazziotti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pentele's hands.
Mazziotti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pentele steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Mazziotti misses.
Mazziotti is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pentele with a nice calf kick.
The fighters circling - Pentele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mazziotti changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pentele gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mazziotti.
Mazziotti misses with a right hand
and Pentele counters with a low kick, right behind Mazziotti 's knee.
Mazziotti scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pentele in his tracks.
Mazziotti is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mazziotti moves out of range of the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pentele slips under a jab.
Pentele rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mazziotti counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Pentele ducks under a wild hook from Mazziotti.
Pentele looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mazziotti misses the shot to the body.
Mazziotti misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pentele counters with a head kick.
Pentele throws an off balance right hand
letting Mazziotti counter with a right hand.
Pentele lands a front kick.
Mazziotti misses the shot to the body.
Pentele drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pentele looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mazziotti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mazziotti misses with a wild body shot.
Mazziotti lands a lovely overhand right.
Pentele throws a lazy right hand but Mazziotti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Mazziotti misses the target.
Mazziotti misses the shot to the body.
Mazziotti misses with a right hand
letting Pentele counter with a right hand.
Mazziotti throws a looping overhand right but Pentele ducks down to avoid it.
Pentti Pentele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Pentele misses with an uppercut
letting Mazziotti counter with a right hand.
Pentele ducks under a wild hook from Mazziotti.
Pentele is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mazziotti with a body shot.
Mazziotti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mazziotti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pentele sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pentele lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pentele throws a hook but Mazziotti blocks it.
Pentele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti 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.
Pentele swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mazziotti counters with a stiff right hand.
An inside leg kick from Pentele misses.
Mazziotti scores with a nice right hand.
Pentele is still on wobbly legs! Can Mazziotti finish him?
Nice uppercut there from Pentele.
Mazziotti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pentele seems to have recovered his senses.#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!
Pentele explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mazziotti avoids the head kick by Pentele.
Mazziotti throws a combination that misses
and Pentele counters with a left to the body.
Pentele misses with a left hand
and Mazziotti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pentele connects with a nice looking jab.
Pentele takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mazziotti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pentele tries to move into range but Mazziotti moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pentele drops his hands momentarily and Mazziotti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mazziotti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pentele.
Mazziotti appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pentele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pentele misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mazziotti misses with a hook.
Pentele throws a body kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Mazziotti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

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 Domenico Mazziotti.
Well Mazziotti 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domenico Mazziotti!

Domenico Mazziotti bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: SYN 811 Mazziotti vs. Mumu     
Date:   Jul 04, 2021
#R1#
Mazziotti misses with a straight right.
Mumu 3.0 dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mumu 3.0 looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD2#
Mumu 3.0 closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mumu 3.0 lands in his opponent's guard.
Mumu 3.0 with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mumu 3.0 trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mazziotti keeping moving, preventing Mumu 3.0 from controlling successfully.
Mazziotti has his hands on Mumu 3.0's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mumu 3.0 stopping the sweep attempt from Mazziotti.#T1#
Mumu 3.0 pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mazziotti is keeping the position for now.
Mazziotti has his hands on Mumu 3.0's head, controlling the position.
Mazziotti is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mumu 3.0 throws a big right hand that misses.
Mazziotti controlling the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mazziotti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mumu 3.0 stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mazziotti.
Donk. Mazziotti catches Mumu 3.0 right on the button with a cross.
A slow jab from Mazziotti misses its intended target.
Mazziotti staying out of range there.#T2#
A slow jab from Mumu 3.0 misses its intended target.
Mazziotti throws an overhand right that lands on Mumu 3.0's shoulder, as Mumu 3.0 tries to avoid the shot.
Mazziotti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Mazziotti misses the target.
Mumu 3.0 takes one to the chin there.
Mazziotti takes a swing at Mumu 3.0's ribcage but misses.
Mazziotti is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mazziotti throws an off balance right hand
and Mumu 3.0 counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Domenico Mazziotti has been cut.
Mumu 3.0 lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mazziotti circles away quickly and effectively.
Mazziotti scores with a shot to the body.
Mumu 3.0 swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mazziotti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mumu 3.0 on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mumu 3.0 throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a straight right.
Mazziotti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice uppercut there from Mazziotti.
Mumu 3.0 tries to move into range but Mazziotti moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mazziotti throws out a powerful jab.
Mumu 3.0 walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mazziotti checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mumu 3.0 attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
A cross from Mazziotti lands.
Mazziotti throws a lazy right hand but Mumu 3.0 sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a body shot.
Domenico Mazziotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mazziotti moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mumu 3.0 waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mazziotti.
Mazziotti looks to score with a jab to the body but Mumu 3.0 is just out of range.
Mumu 3.0 throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mazziotti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mazziotti works Mumu 3.0's body with a nice hook.
Mazziotti scores with the left hand. Mumu 3.0 knows he should have avoided that one.
Mazziotti throws a big shot that misses.
Mazziotti throws an off balance right hand
and Mumu 3.0 counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mazziotti ducks under a wild hook from Mumu 3.0.
Mazziotti is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a straight right.
Mazziotti misses with a straight left.
A big right from Mumu 3.0 misses.
Mumu 3.0 just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Mazziotti pushes Mumu 3.0 up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Mazziotti.
Mumu 3.0 lands a hook that snaps the head of Mazziotti backwards.
Mazziotti swings wildly with an uppercut but Mumu 3.0 uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Mumu 3.0 misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mazziotti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mumu 3.0 is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Mazziotti gets through Mumu 3.0's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mazziotti really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mazziotti throws a punch but it's blocked by Mumu 3.0.
Mazziotti misses with a punch on the inside.
Mazziotti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mumu 3.0s head.
A right hook to the body lands for Mumu 3.0.
Mazziotti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Mumu 3.0 breaks from the clinch.
Mumu 3.0 uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mazziotti.
Mumu 3.0 tries a quick counter leg kick but Mazziotti is wise to it.
Mumu 3.0 moves out of range as Mazziotti strikes.
Mumu 3.0 throws a shot from downtown. Mazziotti moves away and avoids it.
Mumu 3.0 displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mazziotti slips a straight right by Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 just misses with a punch to the body.
Mazziotti was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mazziotti works the jab nicely.
Mumu 3.0 throws a series of punches but Mazziotti avoids them all with ease.
Mumu 3.0 with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mazziotti to score with a decent uppercut.
Mazziotti lands with a shot to the body.
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 Domenico Mazziotti will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Domenico Mazziotti's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Mazziotti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mazziotti scores with a shot to the body.
Mazziotti throws a jab but it's blocked by Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mazziotti.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a hook.
Mumu 3.0 uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mazziotti.
Domenico Mazziotti is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Mazziotti rushes Mumu 3.0 and presses him up against the cage.
Mazziotti misses with a punch to the body.
Mumu 3.0 goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Mazziotti manages to break the clinch.
Mazziotti throws a hook but Mumu 3.0 avoids it easily.
Mumu 3.0 moves out of range of the strikes.
Mumu 3.0 throws a low kick, looking for Mazziotti's leg but Mazziotti calmly moves out of range.
Mumu 3.0 throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mumu 3.0 takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
Mumu 3.0 tries to keep at a distance but Mazziotti has taken the fight into the clinch.
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!
Mumu 3.0 throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mazziotti lands a shoulder strike.
Mazziotti has a couple of punches blocked by Mumu 3.0. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mumu 3.0. #BC2#
Mumu 3.0 breaks the clinch.
Mumu 3.0 closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mumu 3.0 lands with a hook. Mazziotti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mazziotti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mumu 3.0.
Mazziotti looks to land a right hand but Mumu 3.0 moved out of range.
Mumu 3.0 looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mumu 3.0 keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mumu 3.0's head.
Mumu 3.0 ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mazziotti fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mazziotti.
Mumu 3.0 swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mazziotti lands with an overhand left.
Mazziotti throws the left hand but Mumu 3.0 avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a straight left.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut. Mumu 3.0 saw that one coming.
Mumu 3.0 swinging wildly here.
Mumu 3.0 is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mazziotti. #T2#
Mumu 3.0 misses with a looping right.
Mumu 3.0 lands with a cross.
Nice shot lands for Mazziotti.
Nice uppercut there from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mumu 3.0 can do to turn this around?
Mazziotti throws a shot to the body.
Mazziotti moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mazziotti.
Mumu 3.0 takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a hook. Mazziotti ducked under it nicely.
Mazziotti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mazziotti looks to throw the jab but Mumu 3.0 is out of range.
A jab from Mazziotti does it's job there.
Mazziotti moves in looking to clinch but Mumu 3.0 pushes him off.
Mazziotti scores with a jab to the head.
Mazziotti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mumu 3.0.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 blocks a jab.
Mumu 3.0 moves out of range of the strikes.
Mazziotti sizes up Mumu 3.0 with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mazziotti is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mumu 3.0 swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Mumu 3.0 blocks a jab.
Mazziotti lands with a nice body punch.
A jab from Mazziotti misses.
Mumu 3.0 fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mazziotti manages to avoid it.
Mazziotti throws a jab but it's blocked by Mumu 3.0.
A nice side step and Mumu 3.0 releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
Mazziotti forces Mumu 3.0 back against the cage and clinches.
Mumu 3.0 cracks Mazziotti with a nice body shot.
Mazziotti throws a punch but it's blocked by Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#BC2#
Mumu 3.0 breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mazziotti swings for the body but Mumu 3.0 moves out of range.
Mazziotti jabs Mumu 3.0 right on the nose. Mumu 3.0 blinks but takes it well.
Mazziotti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mumu 3.0 sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut.
Mumu 3.0 closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mumu 3.0 fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mazziotti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mumu 3.0 bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mumu 3.0! But no joy.
Mazziotti misses with a lunging right hand #KD2#
and Mumu 3.0 counters with a left and a right that hurts Mazziotti! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Mumu 3.0 jumps into full mount! #ROC2#Mazziotti is rocked!
Mumu 3.0 working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Oh Mazziotti is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mumu 3.0 postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Mazziotti badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Mumu 3.0 around the waist but Mumu 3.0 pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Mumu 3.0 is the winner by TKO! Mumu 3.0 jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdel Mumu 3.0!
Abdel Mumu 3.0 is the new lightweight champion!
An intense looking Abdel Mumu 3.0 took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'This is it...I did it....I accomplished everything there is to accomplish on MMAtycoon thank u to alpha male and syn for this legacy defining moment '.

 

Event: SYN 804 Neckbreaker vs. Mazzio     
Date:   Jun 12, 2021
#R1#
Mazziotti staying out of range there.
Neckbreaker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mazziotti staying out of range there.
Neckbreaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Mazziotti is just out of range.
Mazziotti misses the jab.
Neckbreaker ducks right into an uppercut from Mazziotti.
Neckbreaker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mazziotti throws out the jab.
Neckbreaker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mazziotti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Neckbreaker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mazziotti lunges at Neckbreaker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Neckbreaker's hand.
Mazziotti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Neckbreaker attempts a counter takedown but Mazziotti avoids it well and moves away.
Neckbreaker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Neckbreaker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Neckbreaker slips under a jab.
Neckbreaker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Mazziotti.
Neckbreaker ducks under a wild hook from Mazziotti.
Neckbreaker feinted with a counter takedown.
Mazziotti swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Neckbreaker.
Mazziotti is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mazziotti scores with a crisp jab that stopped Neckbreaker in his tracks.
Mazziotti lands with a shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Neckbreaker throws the left hand but Mazziotti avoids the punch easily.
Mazziotti throws out a counter right but Neckbreaker avoids it with no problem.
A big right from Mazziotti misses.
Neckbreaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mazziotti is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mazziotti throws a jab when Neckbreaker was well out of range.
Mazziotti lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Mazziotti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mazziotti stuns Neckbreaker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mazziotti. Neckbreaker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mazziotti works the jab nicely.
Neckbreaker moves out of range of the strikes.
Domenico Mazziotti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mazziotti looks to land a right hand but Neckbreaker moved out of range.
A jab from Neckbreaker misses.
Neckbreaker scores with a hook to the body. Mazziotti takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A swing and a miss from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker 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.
Mazziotti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Neckbreaker misses.
Neckbreaker loads up on a big right hand but Mazziotti slips the punch.
Neckbreaker throws a jab but it's blocked by Mazziotti.
Neckbreaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Mazziotti is just out of range.
Mazziotti doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mazziotti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Neckbreaker moves away.
Mazziotti scores with a punch to the head.
Mazziotti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker ducks under a wild hook from Mazziotti.
Neckbreaker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neckbreaker loads up on a big right hand but Mazziotti slips the punch.
Mazziotti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mazziotti lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Neckbreaker slips under a jab from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker slips under a jab.
Neckbreaker throws a jab when Mazziotti was well out of range.
Neckbreaker lands a body shot.
Neckbreaker misses the shot to the body.
Mazziotti slips a straight right by Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker throws a body punch but Mazziotti moves out of range.
Mazziotti moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Neckbreaker's corner calls for a 1-2. Neckbreaker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Neckbreaker moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mazziotti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mazziotti lands with a cross.
Neckbreaker blocks a jab.
Neckbreaker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mazziotti stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good standup being displayed there by Mazziotti as he connects with a hook.
Neckbreaker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mazziotti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Neckbreaker lands a slapping body shot.
Mazziotti misses with a looping right.
Neckbreaker misses the shot to the body.
Neckbreaker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mazziotti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mazziotti lands a really nice looking cross but Neckbreaker seems unphased. #T3#
Neckbreaker throws the left hand but Mazziotti avoids the punch easily.
Neckbreaker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mazziotti manages to avoid it.
Neckbreaker moves out of range of the strikes.
Neckbreaker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut.
Mazziotti lands a head shot.
Neckbreaker throws a looping overhand right but Mazziotti ducks down to avoid it.
Mazziotti works the jab nicely.
Mazziotti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mazziotti scores with a nice strike.
Nice defenses there by Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker ducks under a wild hook from Mazziotti.
A telegraphed right hand from Mazziotti misses the target.
Mazziotti missing with a left hand there. Neckbreaker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mazziotti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker looks to throw the jab but Mazziotti is out of range.
Mazziotti is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Neckbreaker had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Mazziotti moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mazziotti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mazziotti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Neckbreaker.
Mazziotti throws out a counter right but Neckbreaker avoids it with no problem.
Neckbreaker throws a lazy right hand but Mazziotti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Neckbreaker lands with a good body shot.
A shot to the liver by Neckbreaker. Beautiful body shot.
Neckbreaker throws a body punch but Mazziotti moves out of range. #T4#
Mazziotti lands with a cross.
Neckbreaker avoids the body shot from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Mazziotti misses.
Neckbreaker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jab, jab by Neckbreaker - just one landing.
Mazziotti tries to move into range but Neckbreaker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mazziotti slips a straight right by Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker throws the left hand but Mazziotti avoids the punch easily.
Mazziotti connects with a single shot there.
Neckbreaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Neckbreaker misses with a hook.
Mazziotti keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Neckbreaker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mazziotti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab by Mazziotti.
Mazziotti misses with a looping left.
Mazziotti connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mazziotti looks to land a right hand but Neckbreaker moved out of range.
Neckbreaker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mazziotti sprawls and moves away.
Mazziotti slips a straight right by Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Mazziotti misses its intended target.
Mazziotti takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Domenico Mazziotti will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Mazziotti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Neckbreaker misses its intended target.
Neckbreaker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mazziotti.
Neckbreaker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Neckbreaker throws a body punch but Mazziotti moves out of range.
Mazziotti loads up on a big right hand but Neckbreaker slips the punch.
Neckbreaker is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Mazziotti's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Neckbreaker ducks under a wild hook from Mazziotti.
Neckbreaker attempts a counter takedown but Mazziotti avoids it well and moves away.
Neckbreaker moves away from the strike by Mazziotti.
Mazziotti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Neckbreaker misses with a hook. Mazziotti ducked under it nicely.
Mazziotti catches Neckbreaker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Neckbreaker staying out of range there.
Neckbreaker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Neckbreaker drops his hands momentarily and Mazziotti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mazziotti shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mazziotti misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Mazziotti misses.
Neckbreaker thuds his right hand into Mazziotti's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mazziotti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Neckbreaker throws a hook to the side of Mazziotti's head but Mazziotti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mazziotti scores with a nice head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neckbreaker scores with a nice head shot.
Neckbreaker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti loads up on a big right hand but Neckbreaker slips the punch.
Mazziotti lands a jab to Neckbreaker's midsection.#T1#
Neckbreaker blocks a jab.
Mazziotti staying out of range there.
Neckbreaker misses with an uppercut. Mazziotti saw that one coming.
Neckbreaker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Mazziotti misses its intended target.
Mazziotti misses with a hook.
Neckbreaker feinted with a counter takedown.
Mazziotti missing with a left hand there. Neckbreaker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Neckbreaker shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mazziotti is not content to let Neckbreaker control the position.
Mazziotti is trying to control but can't.
Neckbreaker is trying to control the action in half guard but Mazziotti is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mazziotti on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mazziotti wants to control but Neckbreaker is keeping busy.
Mazziotti pushes Neckbreaker off looking to stand but Neckbreaker dives back in and keeps control.
Mazziotti works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Mazziotti wants to get back to his feet but Neckbreaker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Neckbreaker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Neckbreaker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Neckbreaker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mazziotti wants to sweep but no luck.
Mazziotti is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Neckbreaker wants to control from the top but Mazziotti keeps moving. #ES2#
Mazziotti has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Neckbreaker is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neckbreaker misses with a punch on the inside.
Neckbreaker lands a shot to the body.
Mazziotti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Neckbreakers head.
Neckbreaker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mazziotti tries to circle away but Neckbreaker has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mazziotti.
Neckbreaker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mazziotti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Neckbreaker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Neckbreaker scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Neckbreaker on the inside.
A short right from Neckbreaker.
Mazziotti misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker misses with some punches.
Neckbreaker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mazziotti wants to break the clinch but can't.
Neckbreaker lands a left hand.
Neckbreaker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mazziotti backwards.
Mazziotti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Neckbreaker scores with a hook to the body.
Mazziotti is breathing heavily.
Mazziotti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mazziotti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Neckbreaker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mazziotti backwards.
Mazziotti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Neckbreaker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neckbreaker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Neckbreaker blocks an uppercut.
Neckbreaker working aggressively here.
Neckbreaker blocks an uppercut.
Neckbreaker misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
A short right from Neckbreaker on the inside. #ROC#Mazziotti is rocked!
Neckbreaker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mazziotti is still on wobbly legs! Can Neckbreaker finish him?
Neckbreaker misses with the head strike.
Mazziotti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Neckbreaker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mazziotti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mazziotti blocks an uppercut.
Neckbreaker prevents a body shot from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Neckbreaker lands a right hand.
Neckbreaker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mazziotti digs a right hand underneath Neckbreaker's ribcage. Neckbreaker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mazziotti gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Neckbreaker.
Mazziotti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mazziotti misses with a punch to the body.
Neckbreaker lands a hook that snaps the head of Mazziotti backwards.
Slammy Neckbreaker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mazziotti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mazziotti can't find room to land a body shot as Neckbreaker controls the action.
Neckbreaker blocking some punches.
Neckbreaker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slammy Neckbreaker dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Neckbreaker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti seems to have recovered his senses.
Mazziotti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Neckbreaker.
Mazziotti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mazziotti loads up on a big right hand but Neckbreaker slips the punch.
Mazziotti throws a jab when Neckbreaker was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Mazziotti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mazziotti throws an overhand right that lands on Neckbreaker's shoulder, as Neckbreaker tries to avoid the shot.
Neckbreaker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mazziotti ducks under a wild hook from Neckbreaker.
Mazziotti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Neckbreaker.
Mazziotti connects with a good right hand that stumbles Neckbreaker. Neckbreaker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mazziotti missing with a left hand there. Neckbreaker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Domenico Mazziotti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mazziotti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mazziotti cracks Neckbreaker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mazziotti defending well as Neckbreaker loads up on a big left hand.
Mazziotti throws a hook to the side of Neckbreaker's head but Neckbreaker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Neckbreaker tries to counter with a takedown but Mazziotti is quick to defend against it.
Mazziotti throws a shot from downtown. Neckbreaker moves away and avoids it.
Mazziotti misses with a hook. Neckbreaker ducked under it nicely.
Neckbreaker misses with a wild body shot.
Jab, jab by Neckbreaker - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neckbreaker just misses with a punch to the body.
Neckbreaker jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Donk. Neckbreaker catches Mazziotti right on the button with a cross.
Mazziotti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Neckbreaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mazziotti moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mazziotti! But no joy.
Mazziotti misses the jab.
Mazziotti misses with a straight right.
Neckbreaker throws a hook but Mazziotti avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Mazziotti.
Neckbreaker misses with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mazziotti, as that shot connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Neckbreaker. Mazziotti does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Mazziotti misses.
Neckbreaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mazziotti moves away.
Neckbreaker loads up on a big right hand but Mazziotti slips the punch.
Neckbreaker doesn't manage to clinch there - Mazziotti circles away.
Mazziotti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Neckbreaker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Neckbreaker changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mazziotti 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.
Mazziotti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Neckbreaker just misses with a punch to the body.
Mazziotti looks to land a left hand but Neckbreaker moved out of range nicely.
Neckbreaker misses with a looping left.
Mazziotti lands with a straight right. Neckbreaker didn't see that one coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mazziotti, as that shot connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mazziotti takes a swing at Neckbreaker's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Mazziotti looks to land a left hand but Neckbreaker moved out of range nicely.
Neckbreaker scores with a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Neckbreaker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little jabbing left from Mazziotti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Neckbreaker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Neckbreaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Neckbreaker scores with a nice right hand.
Neckbreaker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mazziotti's hands.
Mazziotti is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mazziotti staying out of range there.
Neckbreaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Mazziotti is just out of range.
Neckbreaker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mazziotti was well out of range. Poor timing from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Neckbreaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Mazziotti is just out of range.
Mazziotti misses with a looping right.
Neckbreaker changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Neckbreaker missing with a left hand there. Mazziotti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mazziotti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker lands a body shot.
Mazziotti with a hook.
Mazziotti needs to keep his hands up - Neckbreaker had a free shot at his head there.
Mazziotti with a nice cross.#T3#
Neckbreaker misses the jab.
Mazziotti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Neckbreaker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mazziotti lands a slapping body shot.
Mazziotti misses the jab.
Neckbreaker throws out a loose jab but Mazziotti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mazziotti misses with a looping left.
Neckbreaker swings for the body but Mazziotti moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mazziotti! But no joy.
Neckbreaker throws a hook to the side of Mazziotti's head but Mazziotti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mazziotti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Neckbreaker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Neckbreaker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mazziotti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Neckbreaker throws out the jab.
Neckbreaker throws a jab but it's blocked by Mazziotti.
Neckbreaker shoots in for a takedown but Mazziotti shows good takedown defense.
Neckbreaker throws an overhand right that lands on Mazziotti's shoulder, as Mazziotti tries to avoid the shot.
Neckbreaker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mazziotti moves away from the strike by Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker misses with a wild body shot.
Mazziotti throws a shot from downtown. Neckbreaker moves away and avoids it.
Neckbreaker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mazziotti.
Mazziotti's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Neckbreaker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mazziotti scrambles back to his feet.
Mazziotti tests Neckbreaker's chin there with a solid looking shot.#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!
Mazziotti throws a hook but Neckbreaker blocks it.
Neckbreaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mazziotti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Neckbreaker.
It seemed like Mazziotti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Neckbreaker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Neckbreaker blocks a jab.
A big left from Mazziotti misses.
Neckbreaker ducks under a wild hook from Mazziotti.
A slow jab from Mazziotti misses its intended target.
Mazziotti clobbers Neckbreaker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Neckbreaker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker just misses with a punch to the body.
Mazziotti throws out a counter right but Neckbreaker avoids it with no problem.
Mazziotti connects with the punch.
Neckbreaker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mazziotti.
Neckbreaker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mazziotti slips a jab from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker slips under a jab.
Neckbreaker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Neckbreaker looks to throw the jab but Mazziotti is out of range.
Mazziotti misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Domenico Mazziotti just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut.
Mazziotti slips under a jab from Neckbreaker.
Mazziotti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Neckbreaker throws a big shot that misses.
Neckbreaker misses with a straight right.
Mazziotti fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Neckbreaker on the side of the head.
A big left from Mazziotti misses.
Mazziotti looks to throw the jab but Neckbreaker is out of range.
Neckbreaker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mazziotti.
Good shot there by Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker misses with a looping left.
Neckbreaker ducks under a wild hook from Mazziotti.
Neckbreaker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mazziotti sprawls and moves away.
Neckbreaker lands with a good body shot.
Neckbreaker blocks a jab.
Mazziotti misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazziotti throws a looping overhand right but Neckbreaker ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Mazziotti misses its intended target.
Neckbreaker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Neckbreaker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neckbreaker misses with a wild body shot.
Mazziotti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Neckbreaker.#T1#
A jab from Neckbreaker misses.
Nice cross by Mazziotti.
Neckbreaker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mazziotti scores with a shot to the body.
Neckbreaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Mazziotti is just out of range.
A lazy left from Mazziotti finds it's target.
Mazziotti blocks a jab.
Neckbreaker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mazziotti.
Neckbreaker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mazziotti.
Neckbreaker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Neckbreaker throws a body punch but Mazziotti moves out of range.
Neckbreaker throws a jab but it's blocked by Mazziotti.
Neckbreaker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Neckbreaker tries to counter with a takedown but Mazziotti is quick to defend against it.
Neckbreaker throws an overhand right that lands on Mazziotti's shoulder, as Mazziotti tries to avoid the shot.
Neckbreaker throws a body shot but no joy.
Neckbreaker looks to land a left hand but Mazziotti moved out of range nicely.
Neckbreaker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Neckbreaker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mazziotti was well out of range. Poor timing from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mazziotti.
Neckbreaker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mazziotti connects with a right hand. Neckbreaker shakes it off.
Neckbreaker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Mazziotti misses its intended target. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mazziotti enables Neckbreaker to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mazziotti manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Neckbreaker throwing strikes from guard but Mazziotti blocks nicely.
Neckbreaker wants to control from the top but Mazziotti keeps moving.
Mazziotti wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Neckbreaker with a nice head shot there.
Neckbreaker passes Mazziotti's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Neckbreaker trying to control from half guard but Mazziotti is working away.
Neckbreaker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Neckbreaker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Neckbreaker is looking to take a break and control but Mazziotti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neckbreaker 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.#SUB#
Neckbreaker is looking for a kimura but Mazziotti is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Neckbreaker to get the leverage.
Neckbreaker controlling the pace.
Mazziotti wants to improve his position but Neckbreaker is controlling well.
Neckbreaker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mazziotti slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Neckbreaker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mazziotti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Neckbreaker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Neckbreaker wants to control from the top but Mazziotti keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mazziotti defending well as Neckbreaker loads up on a big left hand.
Mazziotti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker with a hook.
Mazziotti defending well as Neckbreaker loads up on a big left hand.
Neckbreaker takes a swing at Mazziotti's ribcage but misses.
Neckbreaker throws a big shot that misses.
Neckbreaker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mazziotti.
Mazziotti looks to throw the jab but Neckbreaker is out of range.
Mazziotti lands with an uppercut that bounces Neckbreaker off the cage and back into range.
Mazziotti throws a hook but Neckbreaker blocks it.
Mazziotti moves away from the strike by Neckbreaker.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slammy Neckbreaker had his way with Domenico Mazziotti in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Neckbreaker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mazziotti throws a looping overhand right but Neckbreaker ducks down to avoid it.
Mazziotti scores with the left hand. Neckbreaker knows he should have avoided that one.
Mazziotti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Neckbreaker.
Mazziotti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Neckbreaker misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Neckbreaker. Mazziotti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mazziotti has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mazziotti there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mazziotti bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Neckbreaker's head.
Neckbreaker misses with a wild body shot.
Mazziotti looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Neckbreaker has managed to clinch.
Neckbreaker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Neckbreaker throws a punch but it's blocked by Mazziotti.
A hook to the body from Neckbreaker.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Neckbreaker.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mazziotti lands a nice shot to the body.
Neckbreaker tries to throw a body punch but Mazziotti avoids it by throwing Neckbreaker back against the cage.
Neckbreaker has Mazziotti pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mazziotti manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Mazziotti breaks from the clinch.
Neckbreaker connects with a crisp jab.
Mazziotti lands an overhand right.#T1#
Mazziotti misses with a body shot.
Neckbreaker blocks a jab.
Mazziotti with a jab.
Nice jab there from Mazziotti.
Neckbreaker lands a lovely overhand right.
Mazziotti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Neckbreaker moves away.
Neckbreaker throws the left hand but Mazziotti avoids the punch easily.
Mazziotti just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Neckbreaker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Neckbreaker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Neckbreaker tests Mazziotti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mazziotti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Neckbreaker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Neckbreaker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Neckbreaker misses with a looping right.
Neckbreaker moves away from the strike by Mazziotti.
Neckbreaker throws a body punch but Mazziotti moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mazziotti. Neckbreaker does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Mazziotti. Neckbreaker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Neckbreaker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut. Neckbreaker saw that one coming.
Mazziotti lands a lovely overhand right.
Neckbreaker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mazziotti.
Mazziotti swings for the body but Neckbreaker moves out of range.
Neckbreaker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mazziotti misses the jab.
Neckbreaker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Neckbreaker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mazziotti.
A big right from Mazziotti misses.
Neckbreaker lands an overhand right.
Neckbreaker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mazziotti.
Mazziotti slips a straight right by Neckbreaker.
Mazziotti bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Neckbreaker's head backwards.
Neckbreaker ducks under a wild hook from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti throws out a loose jab but Neckbreaker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Neckbreaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mazziotti moves away.
Mazziotti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Neckbreaker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Neckbreaker.#T3#
Mazziotti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Neckbreaker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A punch lands to the side of Neckbreaker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut.
Neckbreaker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mazziotti scores with a body shot.
Mazziotti jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Neckbreaker tries to move into range but Mazziotti moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Neckbreaker misses with a looping left.
Neckbreaker misses with an uppercut.
Neckbreaker misses with an uppercut.
Mazziotti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Neckbreaker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Neckbreaker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mazziotti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Neckbreaker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Neckbreaker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Neckbreaker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Neckbreaker there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neckbreaker throws the left hand but Mazziotti avoids the punch easily.
Neckbreaker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Neckbreaker misses with a looping right.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut. Neckbreaker saw that one coming.#T4#
Mazziotti misses the jab.
Mazziotti fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fighters circling - Mazziotti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Neckbreaker misses with a straight right.
Neckbreaker throws a lazy right hand but Mazziotti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Mazziotti misses its intended target.
Mazziotti scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Neckbreaker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mazziotti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut. Neckbreaker saw that one coming.
A big left from Mazziotti misses.
Neckbreaker staying out of range there.
Neckbreaker attempts a counter takedown but Mazziotti avoids it well and moves away.
Mazziotti throws an overhand right that lands on Neckbreaker's shoulder, as Neckbreaker tries to avoid the shot.
Mazziotti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Neckbreaker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Neckbreaker slips under a jab.
Neckbreaker missing with a left hand there. Mazziotti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mazziotti throws the left hand but Neckbreaker avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Neckbreaker instigates a clinch.
Neckbreaker misses with some punches.
Mazziotti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Neckbreaker's elbow.
Neckbreaker throws a punch but it's blocked by Mazziotti.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Domenico Mazziotti.
I think Mazziotti has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Domenico Mazziotti!

Domenico Mazziotti is the new lightweight champion!
Domenico Mazziotti spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: ALPHA-1: Fight Kingdom Night 2     
Date:   May 29, 2021
#R1#
Mazziotti scores with a punch to the head.
Urameshi moves forwards but Mazziotti connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mazziotti blocks a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mazziotti darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Urameshi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Urameshi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mazziotti.
Urameshi looks to land a left hand but Mazziotti moved out of range nicely.
Mazziotti moves to clinch but Urameshi breaks away
and Urameshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Urameshi throws the left hand but Mazziotti avoids the punch easily.
Urameshi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Urameshi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mazziotti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Urameshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mazziotti stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mazziotti wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mazziotti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Domenico Mazziotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Urameshi misses.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Urameshi swings for the body but Mazziotti moves out of range.
Urameshi takes a swing at Mazziotti's ribcage but misses.
Mazziotti throws a lazy right hand but Urameshi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Urameshi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Urameshi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mazziotti.
Urameshi looks to throw the jab but Mazziotti is out of range.
Mazziotti throws out a loose jab but Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mazziotti lands a nice shot to the body.
Mazziotti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mazziotti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Urameshi! But no joy.
Urameshi 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.
Urameshi moves forwards but Mazziotti connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Mazziotti.
Urameshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A swing and a miss from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Urameshi! But no joy.
Urameshi misses with a hook.
Mazziotti darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mazziotti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urameshi.
Mazziotti throws a hook but Urameshi blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mazziotti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Urameshi loads up on a big right hand but Mazziotti slips the punch.
Mazziotti has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Grind in the buildup to the fight.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Mazziotti moves out of range.
Mazziotti is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mazziotti misses with a looping left.
Mazziotti smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A lazy left from Mazziotti finds it's target.
Mazziotti throws a looping overhand right but Urameshi ducks down to avoid it.
Urameshi looks to land a left hand but Mazziotti moved out of range nicely.
Mazziotti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Urameshi ducks right into an uppercut from Mazziotti.
A swing and a miss from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti misses with a body shot
and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
Urameshi throws the left hand but Mazziotti avoids the punch easily.
Mazziotti is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Urameshi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mazziotti. Urameshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mazziotti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Urameshi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mazziotti stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mazziotti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Urameshi lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Mazziotti with a jab.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mazziotti takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mazziotti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urameshi.
Mazziotti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mazziotti moves out of range as Urameshi strikes.
Mazziotti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Urameshi swings for the body but Mazziotti moves out of range.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Mazziotti moves out of range.
Urameshi 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.
Nice shot lands for Mazziotti.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut. Mazziotti saw that one coming.
Mazziotti misses with a hook
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
Urameshi throws a big shot that misses.
Mazziotti misses with a hook. Urameshi ducked under it nicely.
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!
Urameshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mazziotti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Urameshi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mazziotti.
Urameshi staying out of range there.#T4#
Urameshi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mazziotti lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Urameshi at a distance.
Mazziotti moves out of range of the strikes.
Urameshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urameshi moves away.
Mazziotti misses the jab.
Urameshi misses with a wild body shot.
A lazy left from Mazziotti finds it's target.
Urameshi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Urameshi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Urameshi moves out of range of the strikes.
Mazziotti misses with a hook.
Urameshi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mazziotti with a body shot.
Mazziotti misses with a hook. Urameshi ducked under it nicely.
Urameshi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mazziotti just misses with a punch to the body.
Mazziotti defending well as Urameshi loads up on a big left hand.
Mazziotti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mazziotti moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Domenico Mazziotti dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Urameshi throws a lazy right hand but Mazziotti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mazziotti throws a body punch but Urameshi moves out of range.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Mazziotti moves out of range.
Urameshi stuns Mazziotti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mazziotti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Urameshi throws out a counter right but Mazziotti avoids it with no problem.
Donk. Mazziotti catches Urameshi right on the button with a cross.
Urameshi scores with a jab to the body.
Urameshi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mazziotti.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mazziotti moves out of range as Urameshi strikes.
Mazziotti takes a swing at Urameshi's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Urameshi misses its intended target.
Mazziotti throws out a loose jab but Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Urameshi might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Mazziotti has got the better of the exchanges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazziotti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
Urameshi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A jab from Urameshi does it's job there.
Mazziotti is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Urameshi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A left lands for Mazziotti.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Urameshi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Mazziotti tests Urameshi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mazziotti missing with a left hand there. Urameshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mazziotti clobbers Urameshi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Urameshi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Urameshi throws a hook but Mazziotti avoids it easily.
Mazziotti throws a hook but Urameshi blocks it.
Urameshi defending well as Mazziotti loads up on a big left hand.
Urameshi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
Urameshi blocks a jab.
Urameshi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mazziotti throws a jab when Urameshi was well out of range.
A big right from Mazziotti misses.
Urameshi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mazziotti throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Urameshi! But no joy.
Mazziotti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Urameshi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Urameshi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mazziotti.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mazziotti lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Mazziotti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urameshi moves away.
Mazziotti lands a jab to Urameshi's midsection.
Urameshi throws a right and a left that Mazziotti avoids nicely.
Mazziotti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Domenico Mazziotti is winning the standup battle so far.
Mazziotti lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Urameshi at a distance.
Urameshi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Urameshi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Mazziotti as he connects with a hook.
Urameshi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mazziottis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mazziotti throws a big shot that misses.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urameshi cracks Mazziotti with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mazziotti scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Urameshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Mazziotti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Urameshi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mazziotti under the eye.
Urameshi takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
A big left from Urameshi misses.
Mazziotti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urameshi manages to avoid it.
Mazziotti avoids the body shot from Urameshi.
Mazziotti looks to throw the jab but Urameshi is out of range.
Urameshi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mazziotti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urameshi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mazziotti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Urameshi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It seemed like Urameshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mazziotti looks to land a left hand but Urameshi moved out of range nicely.
Urameshi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mazziotti is looking to counter punch.
Mazziotti takes a jab right on the kisser.
A swing and a miss from Mazziotti.
Urameshi's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Urameshi duly obliges.
Urameshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Mazziotti lands with a nice body punch.
Mazziotti is looking to clinch.
Jab, jab by Mazziotti - just one landing. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mazziotti throws a jab when Urameshi was well out of range.
Urameshi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mazziotti throws a hook but Urameshi avoids it easily.
Good exchange - Mazziotti coming out on top.
Urameshi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mazziotti connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Urameshi scrambles back to his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Mazziotti. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mazziotti.
Mazziotti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mazziotti moves away.
Mazziotti throws an overhand right that lands on Urameshi's shoulder, as Urameshi tries to avoid the shot.
Urameshi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Urameshi slips under a jab.#CL#
Mazziotti moves into the clinch successfully.
Urameshi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Urameshi misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urameshi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mazziotti backwards. #BC#
Mazziotti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mazziotti bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mazziotti scores with a nice strike.
Mazziotti tries to clinch there but Urameshi circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Domenico Mazziotti dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urameshi slips a straight right by Mazziotti.
Mazziotti lands with a good body shot.
Urameshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mazziotti missing with a left hand there. Urameshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mazziotti scores with a shot to the body.
Mazziotti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mazziotti misses the shot to the body.
Urameshi moves out of range as Mazziotti strikes.
Mazziotti throws a hook but Urameshi avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Urameshi misses.
Mazziotti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Urameshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Mazziotti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazziotti looks to score with a jab to the body but Urameshi is just out of range.
Mazziotti connects with a single shot there.
Mazziotti misses the jab.
Urameshi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mazziotti lands a nice shot that snaps Urameshi's head back.
Mazziotti just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Mazziotti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mazziotti throws a hook to the side of Urameshi's head but Urameshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Urameshi loads up on a big right hand but Mazziotti slips the punch.
Urameshi throws a hook but Mazziotti blocks it.
Urameshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mazziotti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mazziotti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Urameshi moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Urameshi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Urameshi.
Urameshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mazziotti throws a hook to the side of Urameshi's head but Urameshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Urameshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mazziotti lands with a cross.
Mazziotti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Urameshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mazziotti takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Mazziotti.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urameshi.
Urameshi stuns Mazziotti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Mazziotti scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urameshi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mazziotti lands with an overhand left.
Urameshi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Urameshi staying out of range there.
Mazziotti looks to score with a jab to the body but Urameshi is just out of range.
Mazziotti throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi slips a jab from Mazziotti.
Urameshi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Urameshi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mazziotti.
Mazziotti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urameshi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Urameshi cracks Mazziotti with a right hand to the side of the head.
Urameshi looks to throw the jab but Mazziotti is out of range.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urameshi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mazziotti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Urameshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mazziotti.
Urameshi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Urameshi staying out of range there.
Mazziotti throws a hook to the side of Urameshi's head but Urameshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut. Urameshi saw that one coming.
Mazziotti misses with a hook. Urameshi ducked under it nicely.
Mazziotti cracks a nice hook into Urameshi's ribs.
Mazziotti scores with a jab. Urameshi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Urameshi sizes up Mazziotti with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mazziotti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Urameshi.
Mazziotti throws a jab when Urameshi was well out of range.
Urameshi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti lands with a nice body punch.
Urameshi missing with a left hand there. Mazziotti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mazziotti scores with a jab to the head.
Urameshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mazziotti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mazziotti misses with a wild body shot.
Urameshi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mazziotti throws an overhand right that lands on Urameshi's shoulder, as Urameshi tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Mazziotti scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Urameshi misses.
Mazziotti missing with a left hand there. Urameshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mazziotti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Urameshi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mazziotti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Urameshi can do to turn this around?
Mazziotti pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Mazziotti gets a clinch.
Urameshi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mazziotti lands a nice shot to the body.
Urameshi has had enough of the clinch but Mazziotti keeps him there for the moment.
Mazziotti can't find room to land a body shot as Urameshi controls the action.
Mazziotti blocking some punches.
Urameshi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Urameshi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mazziotti.
Urameshi lands a hook that snaps the head of Mazziotti backwards.
Mazziotti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Urameshi.
Mazziotti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Domenico Mazziotti clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Urameshi looks to land a right hand but Mazziotti moved out of range.
Mazziotti misses the shot to the body.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Mazziotti is just out of range.
Mazziotti lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Urameshi at a distance.
Urameshi misses with a looping right.
Urameshi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Urameshi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mazziotti throws out the jab.
Mazziotti thuds a left hand into Urameshi's body.
Urameshi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mazziotti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Urameshi blocks a jab.
Urameshi misses the jab.
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazziotti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mazziotti throws a jab when Urameshi was well out of range.#CL#
Mazziotti rushes Urameshi and presses him up against the cage.
Mazziotti lands a hook that snaps the head of Urameshi backwards.
Still in the clinch, Urameshi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mazziotti pushes Urameshi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Mazziotti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mazziotti lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Mazziotti breaks the clinch.
Mazziotti tries to clinch but Urameshi moves out of range.
Mazziotti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Urameshi throws a jab when Mazziotti was well out of range.
Nice shot lands for Urameshi.
Urameshi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mazziotti loads up on a big right hand but Urameshi slips the punch.
Mazziotti connects with a single shot there.
A big right from Mazziotti misses.
Urameshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Urameshi lands with a nice body punch.
Urameshi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mazziotti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mazziotti connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left lands for Urameshi.#T2#
Urameshi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mazziotti.
Urameshi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mazziotti throws a body punch but Urameshi moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Mazziotti.
Urameshi throws a looping overhand right but Mazziotti ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Urameshi misses.
Urameshi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mazziotti.
Urameshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mazziotti throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mazziotti avoids the body shot from Urameshi.
A jab from Mazziotti does it's job there.
A slow jab from Mazziotti misses its intended target.
Urameshi scores with a shot to the body.
Mazziotti takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mazziotti misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the liver by Mazziotti. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
Urameshi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mazziotti misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Mazziotti does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Urameshi misses.
Urameshi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mazziotti lands with a hook. Urameshi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mazziotti tries to clinch but Urameshi is having none of it.
Urameshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mazziotti looks to land a right hand but Urameshi moved out of range.
Urameshi misses with a hook. Mazziotti ducked under it nicely.
Mazziotti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mazziotti throws a hook but Urameshi avoids it easily.
Mazziotti throws a lazy uppercut
and Urameshi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut. Mazziotti saw that one coming.
Mazziotti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mazziotti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urameshi.
Urameshi looks to throw the jab but Mazziotti is out of range. #T4#
Urameshi lands with a shot to the body.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut.
Urameshi swings for the body but Mazziotti moves out of range.
Mazziotti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Urameshi.
Urameshi defending well as Mazziotti loads up on a big left hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mazziotti, as that shot connected.
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!
Urameshi needs to keep his hands up - Mazziotti had a free shot at his head there.
Mazziotti moves away from the strike by Urameshi.
Urameshi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Urameshi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mazziotti lands a jab to the nose.
Urameshi takes one to the chin there.
Mazziotti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Urameshi.
Mazziotti throws a hook but Urameshi blocks it.
Mazziotti connects with a body shot that sends Urameshi's belly button to the back.
Mazziotti misses with a hook. Urameshi ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Domenico Mazziotti had his way with Yusuke Urameshi in 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Mazziotti lands with an overhand left.
Mazziotti lands a slapping body shot.
Mazziotti lands with a nice body punch.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urameshi moves out of range of the strikes.
Mazziotti misses with a looping left.
No joy there for Urameshi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Urameshi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mazziotti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Mazziotti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mazziotti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
Urameshi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazziotti scores with a jab to the head.
Mazziotti throws a hook but Urameshi avoids it easily.
Mazziotti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Urameshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mazziotti.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi 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.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mazziotti swings for the body but Urameshi moves out of range. #T1#
Mazziotti is looking to clinch.
Mazziotti throws a big shot that misses.
Mazziotti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Urameshi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mazziotti.
Urameshi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Urameshi misses the target.
Mazziotti walks into a left hand.
Urameshi slips under a jab.
Mazziotti lands with a cross.
Mazziotti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Mazziotti gets a clinch.
Urameshi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Mazziotti. #BC#
Mazziotti breaks the clinch.
Mazziotti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urameshi manages to avoid it.
Mazziotti throws a hook to the side of Urameshi's head but Urameshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mazziotti ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.#T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Mazziotti. That snapped Urameshi's head back.
Mazziotti looks to throw the jab but Urameshi is out of range.
Urameshi blocks a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Urameshi.
Urameshi misses with a straight right.
Mazziotti is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mazziotti lands a jab.
Mazziotti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Mazziotti is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mazziotti. Urameshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mazziotti misses with a looping left.
Urameshi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mazziotti.
Mazziotti misses with a body shot.
Mazziotti blocks a jab.
Mazziotti misses the jab.
Urameshi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Mazziotti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urameshi.
Mazziotti throws a hook but Urameshi avoids it easily.
Mazziotti looks to land a right hand but Urameshi moved out of range.
Urameshi swats away the attempt to clinch by Mazziotti.
Mazziotti lands a really nice looking cross but Urameshi seems unphased.
Mazziotti connects with a good right hand that stumbles Urameshi. Urameshi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Yusuke Urameshi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A swing and a miss from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti just misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mazziotti circles away quickly and effectively.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urameshi slips a straight right by Mazziotti.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urameshi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mazziotti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Urameshi throws a body punch but Mazziotti moves out of range.
Urameshi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Urameshi moves out of range as Mazziotti strikes.
Urameshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urameshi slips a jab from Mazziotti.
Urameshi unleashes a big counter combination but Mazziotti bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mazziotti connects with a good right hand that stumbles Urameshi. Urameshi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mazziotti throws a shot from downtown. Urameshi moves away and avoids it.
Urameshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mazziotti with a jab.
Urameshi throws out a loose jab but Mazziotti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mazziotti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Urameshi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mazziotti swings away with a body shot that misses
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mazziotti lands the left hand.
Mazziotti misses the shot to the body.
Mazziotti connects with the punch.
Urameshi throws a shot from downtown. Mazziotti moves away and avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Domenico Mazziotti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mazziotti 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domenico Mazziotti!

Domenico Mazziotti retains his lightweight title!
A less than humble Domenico Mazziotti misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Yusuke Urameshi was interviewed post fight and said 'You shouldn't talk, it makes you sound stupid'.

 

Event: ALPHA-1: Unbreakable     
Date:   Apr 24, 2021
#R1#
Mazziotti slaps away a takedown attempt from Alela, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Alela misses with a hook
and Mazziotti counters with a straight right hand.
Alela rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD#
and Mazziotti counters with a crisp right hand that drops Alela! Mazziotti lets Alela back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Alela misses with a body punch
and Mazziotti counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Alela is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Alela throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A counter left hand to the body from Mazziotti misses its target.
Alela scores with a nice head shot.
Alela looks to throw a body kick
and Mazziotti counters with a left to the body.
Alela misses with a body shot
and Mazziotti counters with a nice uppercut.
Mazziotti really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Alela throws a body kick that misses #KD#
and Mazziotti counters with a crisp right hand that drops Alela! Mazziotti lets Alela back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Alela is still on wobbly legs! Can Mazziotti finish him?
Alela throws a poor cross that misses
and Mazziotti counters with a big left hand that crumples Alela! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Domenico Mazziotti!
Domenico Mazziotti retains his lightweight title!
Domenico Mazziotti was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: SMASH: Lynn vs Mazziotti 2     
Date:   Mar 13, 2021
#R1#
Mazziotti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lynn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mazziotti misses with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Lynn.
Lynn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mazziotti has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lynn.
Lynn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lynn throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick lands for Lynn.
Lynn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mazziotti. That did some damage!
Mazziotti's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lynn under the eye.
Mazziotti swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Lynn counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mazziotti won't be happy with that. #T1#
Mazziotti is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Mazziotti's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lynn throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mazziotti is looking to regain half guard here but Lynn keeps moving and retains side control.
Lynn throws a strike aimed at the side of Mazziotti's head but Mazziotti avoids it well.#SUB#
Lynn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mazziotti knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The strikes coming from Lynn are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Mazziotti tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lynn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mazziotti managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lynn. #T2#
Mazziotti managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lynn.
Mazziotti can't do much from the bottom here.
Lynn throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mazziotti managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lynn. #SUB#
Lynn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mazziotti knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mazziotti is looking to regain half guard here but Lynn keeps moving and retains side control.
Lynn throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lynn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lynn creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mazziotti sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T3#
Lynn lands a decent elbow from side control.
You can see the frustration on Mazziotti's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Lynn tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mazziotti wants to control but Lynn postures up.
Lynn in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB#
Lynn tries for a kimura but Mazziotti is defending well.
Mazziotti is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Lynn works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Lynn working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Mazziotti avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lynn.
Mazziotti tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lynn in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Lynn tries to move to mount but Mazziotti blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Lynn tries for a kimura but Mazziotti is defending well. #SUB#
Lynn goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mazziotti rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lynn's guard! Nice work there by Mazziotti!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Lynn dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Mazziotti throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Lynn counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lynn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mazziotti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mazziotti working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lynn.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mazziotti is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Lynn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mazziotti is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynn wants to sweep here but Mazziotti controlling him for the moment. #T1##SUB#
Lynn throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mazziotti escapes and throws Lynn's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Mazziotti is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lynn is trying to improve his position.
Lynn is working hard here to advance position.
Jack Lynn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lynn gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lynn wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mazziotti in particular looking to stall.
Lynn is looking for a sweep. Mazziotti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lynn moves into full guard. #SUB#
Lynn working for a triangle but Mazziotti defends it easily.
Lynn keeping full guard, as Mazziotti tries to pass. #T3##SUB#
Lynn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mazziotti defends well.
Mazziotti is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lynn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mazziotti trying to control but Lynn is working from the bottom.
Mazziotti stopping the sweep attempt from Lynn.#SUB#
Lynn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mazziotti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Lynn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lynn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mazziotti manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Lynn scoring with some ground and pound.
Lynn being controlled here momentarily.
Lynn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mazziotti is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lynn scoring with some ground and pound.
Mazziotti controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Lynn dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Lynn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mazziotti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jack Lynn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lynn throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mazziotti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lynn darts in looking for a takedown but Mazziotti gets double underhooks and turns Lynn into the cage.
Mazziotti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lynn throws a punch but it's blocked by Mazziotti.
Lynn misses with some punches.
Lynn is working for takedown but Mazziotti is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lynn misses with a body punch.
Lynn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mazziotti can do to turn this around?
Mazziotti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mazziotti lands a hook that snaps the head of Lynn backwards.
Lynn is working Mazziotti over against the cage.
Mazziotti throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynn takes a shot to the head.
Lynn tries to throw a body punch but Mazziotti avoids it by throwing Lynn back against the cage.
Lynn tries to pull guard but Mazziotti won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Lynn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lynn throws a head punch that misses.
Lynn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mazziotti smiles and moves away.
Lynn misses with a lunging right hand
and Mazziotti counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Lynn fails with a takedown attempt.
Mazziotti scores with a shot to the body.
Mazziotti thuds his right hand into Lynn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lynn misses with a leg kick
letting Mazziotti counter with a right hand.
Lynn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mazziotti cracks Lynn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A telegraphed right hand from Mazziotti misses the target.
Lynn connects with a leg kick. #T2#
Lynn misses with a straight right.
Some bone on bone action there as Mazziotti checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lynn shoots in for a takedown but Mazziotti shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It seemed like Mazziotti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Domenico Mazziotti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mazziotti throws a hook but Lynn avoids it easily.
Lynn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mazziotti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lynn doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mazziotti counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Lynn is rocked!
Mazziotti 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lynn misses with a hook to the body
and Mazziotti counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Lynn to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Mazziotti!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Domenico Mazziotti!
Domenico Mazziotti is the new lightweight champion!
Domenico Mazziotti decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: SMASH: Mazziotti vs Lynn     
Date:   Feb 13, 2021
#R1#
Mazziotti lands with a hook. Lynn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lynn 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.
Lynn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lynn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lynn 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. #CUT2#It looks like Domenico Mazziotti has been cut.
Lynn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Domenico Mazziotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lynn defending well as Mazziotti loads up on a big left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lynn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mazziotti stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mazziotti getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lynn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mazziotti.
A telegraphed right hand from Lynn misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Mazziotti misses the target.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut. Lynn saw that one coming.
Mazziotti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lynn moves away.
A lazy left from Mazziotti finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Mazziotti as Lynn shoots in.
Lynn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mazziotti.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mazziotti, as that shot connected.
Mazziotti 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.#T1#
Lynn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mazziotti moves away.
Mazziotti really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mazziotti's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lynn under the eye.
Mazziotti blocks a jab.
Mazziotti checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lynn throws out a loose jab but Mazziotti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lynn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mazziotti counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Lynn has closed the distance and engaged Mazziotti in a clinch.
Mazziotti lands with a right to the head.
Mazziotti working aggressively here.
Lynn has Mazziotti pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mazziotti manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lynn misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mazziotti fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Mazziotti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lynn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lynn lands a body punch.
Lynn tries to work over Mazziotti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lynn blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lynn.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lynn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Lynn gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lynn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mazziotti on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lynn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mazziotti is trying to maintain the position but Lynn is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Lynn seems to be looking for submissions.
Lynn throwing shots but Mazziotti is blocking nicely.
Mazziotti is trying to stand up here but Lynn is controlling him well.
Mazziotti preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Mazziotti wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Lynn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lynn working Mazziotti over with strikes.
Mazziotti is trying to control but can't.
Lynn with the ground and pound but Mazziotti uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Lynn working some strikes from top position.#ROC2#Mazziotti is rocked!
Lynn stopping the sweep attempt from Mazziotti.
Oh Mazziotti is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lynn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mazziotti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mazziotti seems to have got his legs back now.
Mazziotti working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lynn.
Mazziotti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lynn is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lynn is in close to Mazziotti's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Mazziotti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mazziotti avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lynn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mazziotti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mazziotti wants to sweep but no luck.
Lynn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lynn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mazziotti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mazziotti bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lynn's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Lynn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mazziotti defends well.
Lynn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Lynn is looking for a triangle here but Mazziotti uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
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 Domenico Mazziotti will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Domenico Mazziotti's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Lynn blocks a jab.
Lynn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mazziotti throws a lazy right hand but Lynn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mazziotti misses with a hook. Lynn ducked under it nicely.
Mazziotti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mazziotti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lynn scores with a push kick.
Lynn lands an overhand right.
Lynn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mazziotti finds it's way round the side to connect with Lynn's head.
Mazziotti lands with a right hand.
Mazziotti scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lynn in his tracks.
Lynn takes one to the side of the head.
Mazziotti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mazziotti thuds a left hand into Lynn's body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lynn.
Mazziotti is looking to clinch but Lynn is avoiding it.
Mazziotti closes the distance but Lynn moves to the side
and Lynn counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#Domenico Mazziotti's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Mazziotti tries to close the distance and clinch but Lynn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mazziotti.
Lynn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mazziotti is out of range and Lynn settles back down.
Mazziotti throwing a counter right hand but Lynn manages to avoid it.
Lynn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lynn misses with a low kick. #CL#
Mazziotti moves into the clinch successfully.
Lynn blocks an uppercut.
Mazziotti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mazziotti misses with a punch on the inside.
Lynn tries to score a body lock takedown but Mazziotti shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Lynn breaks the clinch.
Lynn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mazziotti throws a hook but Lynn avoids it easily.
Lynn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD2#
Lynn feints and as Mazziotti raises his hands in defense, Lynn changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Mazziotti has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Lynn off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Mazziotti rushes Lynn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lynn works on Mazziotti's body with a couple of short punches.
Lynn blocks an uppercut.
Mazziotti fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Lynn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Domenico Mazziotti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lynn - that will leave a mark!
Mazziotti swings widly with a right hand
letting Lynn counter with a right hand.
Lynn misses with an uppercut
and Mazziotti counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lynn misses with a straight left.
Mazziotti lands with a shot to the body.
Lynn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A countering left hand to the body from Lynn misses.
Lynn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mazziotti misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Lynn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mazziotti sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lynn somewhat.
A big right from Mazziotti misses.
Mazziotti lands the left hand.
Mazziotti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lynn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lynn is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mazziotti with a body shot.
Lynn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mazziotti takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mazziotti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lynn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mazziotti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lynn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mazziotti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lynn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mazziotti scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lynn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mazziotti lands a really nice looking cross but Lynn seems unphased. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the liver by Mazziotti. Beautiful body shot.
A slow jab from Lynn misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Mazziotti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A lazy left from Lynn finds it's target.#CL#
Mazziotti moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Lynn manages to break the clinch.
Mazziotti avoids the body shot from Lynn.
A left lands for Mazziotti.
Mazziotti tries to clinch there but Lynn circles away.
And Lynn tries to counter it with a takedown but Mazziotti pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mazziotti with a nice cross.
Lynn looks to land a right hand but Mazziotti moved out of range.
Mazziotti appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lynn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mazziotti tries to clinch but Lynn is having none of it.
Mazziotti jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lynn throws a push kick but Mazziotti slaps the foot to one side.
Mazziotti connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lynn momentarily.
Lynn misses with a takedown attempt - Mazziotti sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Domenico Mazziotti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Domenico Mazziotti's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Lynn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mazziotti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Domenico Mazziotti is winning the standup battle so far.
Mazziotti misses with a looping right.
Mazziotti misses the jab.
Mazziotti throws a poor cross that misses
and Lynn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mazziotti on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lynn walks into a stiff left hand from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti misses the jab.
Lynn feints the counter takedown.
Lynn misses the jab.
Mazziotti throwing a counter right hand but Lynn manages to avoid it.
Mazziotti lands a glancing blow to the side of Lynn's head.
Mazziotti throws a good cross that connects.
Lynn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti dips to his left and cracks Lynn with an uppercut!
Horrible takedown attempt by Lynn or perhaps it was just good defense by Mazziotti, which made it look bad. #CL#
Mazziotti moves into the clinch.#T1#
Mazziotti blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Lynn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lynn has had enough of the clinch but Mazziotti keeps him there for the moment.
Lynn misses with some punches.
Mazziotti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lynn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT2#Domenico Mazziotti's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mazziotti blocks a body shot from Lynn.
Mazziotti throws a punch but it's blocked by Lynn.
Mazziotti misses with the head strike.
A short right from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti throws a punch but it's blocked by Lynn.
Lynn jumps guard but Mazziotti turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Lynn wants the takedown. Mazziotti is fighting it off but Lynn persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mazziotti's guard against the cage.
Lynn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lynn is fighting to break Mazziotti's control of his arms but Mazziotti is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Lynn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lynn working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mazziotti's head.
Lynn distracts Mazziotti with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mazziotti wants to sweep but no luck.
Lynn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lynn landing with the ground and pound.
Lynn arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Mazziotti's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jack Lynn!
Jack Lynn is the new lightweight champion!
Jack Lynn thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: SMASH: Mazziotti vs Pawlik     
Date:   Jan 16, 2021
#R1#
The fighters circling - Mazziotti throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
Pawlik gets a double leg takedown into Mazziotti's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mazziotti is trying to keep Pawlik in close.
Mazziotti is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pawlik is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pawlik is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pawlik missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mazziotti is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pawlik won't allow Mazziotti to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazziotti keeping full guard, as Pawlik tries to pass.
Mazziotti avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Pawlik throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pawlik throws a big elbow that misses.
Mazziotti wants to stand but Pawlik is controlling the position.
Pawlik wants to control from the top but Mazziotti keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mazziotti really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pawlik tries to free his leg and advance position but Mazziotti is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mazziotti misses with a wild body shot.
Mazziotti is looking to clinch but Pawlik is avoiding it.
Pawlik shoots in and drives through. Mazziotti sprawls well.
Domenico Mazziotti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mazziotti jabs Pawlik to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mazziotti throws a body shot but no joy.
Pawlik connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mazziotti throws a body shot but no joy.
Mazziotti tries to clinch up but Pawlik circles away and keeps his distance.
Pawlik changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mazziotti scores with a shot to the body.
Pawlik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mazziotti.#T2#
Pawlik needs to keep his hands up - Mazziotti had a free shot at his head there.
Mazziotti is looking to wear down Pawlik with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mazziotti connects with a right hand. Pawlik shakes it off.
Mazziotti takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mazziotti lands a really nice looking cross but Pawlik seems unphased.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mazziotti takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut.
Mazziotti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pawlik manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Domenico Mazziotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pawlik tries for a takedown but Mazziotti sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mazziotti avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pawlik shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mazziotti sprawls well. Mazziotti wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pawlik gets slowly back to his feet.
Domenico Mazziotti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Pawlik.
Pawlik cracks a nice hook into Mazziotti's ribs.
Danga de danga de dang - Pawlik scores with a four punch combination!
Nice takedown defense from Mazziotti. No joy for Pawlik on that attempt. #T3#
Nice shot by Mazziotti.
Mazziotti tests Pawlik's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mazziotti misses the jab.
Mazziotti with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pawlik to score with a decent uppercut.
Mazziotti misses with a straight left.
Pawlik is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mazziotti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pawlik.
Mazziotti connects with a looping right hand.
Pawlik connects with a jab.
Mazziotti takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pawlik on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pawlik misses with a left hand
and Mazziotti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Mazziotti finds it's way through Pawlik's defenses.
Pawlik misses with a takedown attempt - Mazziotti sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Pawlik drives through with a takedown into Mazziotti's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Pawlik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mazziotti is keeping the position for now.
Mazziotti looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pawlik trying to control but Mazziotti is working from the bottom.
Mazziotti looking for a sweep. Not yet Mazziotti, not yet.
Pawlik advances to half guard.
Mazziotti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Pawlik is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mazziotti sees it coming and defends easily.
Mazziotti tries to roll over but Pawlik keeps him under control.
Pawlik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mazziotti keeps working.
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 Domenico Mazziotti will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mazziotti lands with an overhand left.
Pawlik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Mazziotti misses its intended target.
Mazziotti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mazziotti.
Domenico Mazziotti is winning the standup battle so far.
Pawlik takes one on the button.
Mazziotti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pawlik.
Pawlik goes for a double leg but Mazziotti avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mazziotti continues to drive forward.
Pawlik lands a jab to Mazziotti's midsection.
Mazziotti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pawlik dives in and grabs Mazziotti's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mazziotti pushes down on Pawlik's head and hops out.
Mazziotti dodges the punch combination from Pawlik.
Mazziotti wants to clinch.
Pawlik is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pawlik has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pawlik there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Pawlik misses with a body shot.
Mazziotti lands a glancing blow to the side of Pawlik's head.
Mazziotti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mazziotti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pawlik looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pawlik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pawlik looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mazziotti is fending him off so far but Pawlik persists. Nope, Mazziotti circles away and we're back to standing.
Domenico Mazziotti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Pawlik.
Pawlik throws a shot to the body.
Pawlik looks to score with a jab to the body but Mazziotti is just out of range.
No luck for Pawlik with that takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Pawlik misses.
Jab, jab by Mazziotti - just one landing.
We've been told by Mazziotti's head coaches at The Grind that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pawlik lands a body shot.
Pawlik takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pawlik looks to throw the jab but Mazziotti is out of range.
Pawlik throws a looping overhand right but Mazziotti ducks down to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mazziotti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mazziotti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pawlik manages to avoid it.
Mazziotti is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T2#
Mazziotti moves in looking to clinch but Pawlik pushes him off.
Pawlik feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Mazziotti rushes Pawlik and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pawlik is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mazziotti is defending well.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pawlik.
A nice left hand lands by Mazziotti.
Mazziotti blocking some punches.
Mazziotti scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pawlik.
Pawlik avoiding damage.
Pawlik misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mazziotti. #TD2#
Pawlik turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Mazziotti throws Pawlik to one side and escapes!
Pawlik misses the shot to the body.
Pawlik missing with a left hand there. Mazziotti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pawlik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mazziotti throws out the jab.
Mazziotti moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
Pawlik needs to keep his hands up - Mazziotti had a free shot at his head there.
Mazziotti getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mazziotti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pawlik with the counter takedown but Mazziotti avoids it easily.
Mazziotti misses with a hook.
Mazziotti is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mazziotti tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Pawlik counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mazziotti! #SUB2#
Pawlik tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pawlik looks up at the clock and then as Mazziotti takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Pawlik smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Pawlik trying to control the action but Mazziotti is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Pawlik tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pawlik has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
Mazziotti wants to control but Pawlik postures up.
Pawlik scores with punches from side control.
Mazziotti is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Pawlik thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pawlik cracks Mazziotti with a big right hand but Mazziotti just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mazziotti sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mazziotti is positioning himself well to prevent Pawlik advancing to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Domenico Mazziotti dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Pawlik throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mazziotti on the side of the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pawlik.
Mazziotti missing with a left hand there. Pawlik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mazziotti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pawlik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pawlik is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mazziotti sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mazziotti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pawlik takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Good standup being displayed there by Mazziotti as he connects with a hook.
Pawlik tries to move into range but Mazziotti moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mazziotti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pawlik.
Pawlik fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mazziotti on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Mazziotti - just one landing.
Pawlik lands with a cross.
Mazziotti scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pawlik in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mazziotti moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mazziotti bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Pawlik avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pawlik looks for a takedown but Mazziotti sprawls well.
Domenico Mazziotti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Pawlik.
Mazziotti throws a hook but Pawlik blocks it.
Pawlik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mazziotti manages to avoid it.
Pawlik misses with a straight right.
Mazziotti tries to clinch up but Pawlik circles away and keeps his distance.
Pawlik throws a shot from downtown. Mazziotti moves away and avoids it.
Pawlik has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL#
Mazziotti clinches with his opponent.
Mazziotti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mazziotti scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mazziotti pushes Pawlik back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mazziotti lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pawlik blocks a body shot from Mazziotti.
Pawlik changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mazziotti fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mazziotti connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pawlik. Pawlik circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2#
Mazziotti scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pawlik misses with a looping left.
Pawlik misses with a takedown attempt
and Mazziotti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pawlik takes one on the button.#CL#
Mazziotti rushes Pawlik and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Pawlik has picked Mazziotti up - he's going for a ride! Pawlik dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Mazziotti wants to get back to his feet.
Mazziotti wants to control but Pawlik is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dick Pawlik has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pawlik sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mazziotti defending well though.
Mazziotti wants to get back to his feet.
Pawlik working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Mazziotti is defending against the submission attempts here by Pawlik.
Mazziotti trying to control here. #T3#
Mazziotti moves into full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pawlik working his ground and pound in the gym.
Mazziotti keeping moving, preventing Pawlik from controlling successfully.
Pawlik has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pawlik chips away with some ground and pound.
Mazziotti controlling the position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mazziotti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mazziotti keeping full guard, as Pawlik tries to pass.
Pawlik throwing strikes but missing.
Pawlik throwing strikes but missing.
Pawlik trying to control the position from guard on top but Mazziotti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Pawlik shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pawlik showed some decent athleticism there.
Mazziotti has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pawlik is working away from the top position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Domenico Mazziotti clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Mazziotti looks to clinch #TD2#
and Pawlik counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pawlik trying to control the position from guard on top but Mazziotti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mazziotti avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pawlik trying to control but Mazziotti is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Pawlik drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mazziotti looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mazziotti looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mazziotti! #REVR#
Pawlik tries to bench press Mazziotti off him but Mazziotti keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazziotti trying to control the position but Pawlik is working away.
Pawlik is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Mazziotti happy to just control the position for now. #SU#
Mazziotti stands up and beckons Pawlik to his feet.
Pawlik misses with an uppercut.
Mazziotti sizes up Pawlik with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pawlik rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mazziotti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mazziotti works Pawlik's body with a nice hook.
Pawlik takes one to the chin there.
Pawlik shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mazziotti pinned against the cage. Mazziotti gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pawlik just misses with a punch to the body.
Mazziotti tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Pawlik counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mazziotti won't be happy with that. #T2#
Mazziotti struggling a bit here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Pawlik goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mazziotti has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pawlik but great work by Mazziotti.
Mazziotti will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pawlik seems a little lost for a moment, as Mazziotti dominates the positioning.
Mazziotti working away.
Pawlik is trying to improve his position.#SU#
Mazziotti decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Mazziotti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pawlik misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Mazziotti.
Pawlik tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pawlik shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mazziotti but Mazziotti pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mazziotti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pawlik throws a right hand that misses
and Mazziotti counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mazziotti swings for the body but Pawlik moves out of range.
Pawlik avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pawlik with the counter takedown but Mazziotti avoids it easily.
Mazziotti lands a nice shot to the body.
Pawlik throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pawlik shoots for a double leg takedown but Mazziotti sprawls well. He's pushed Pawlik's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Domenico Mazziotti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Pawlik.
Pawlik throws a jab when Mazziotti was well out of range.
Pawlik throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pawlik is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A swing and a miss from Mazziotti.#T4#
Pawlik on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pawlik takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mazziotti scores with a hook to the body. Pawlik takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mazziotti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mazziotti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pawlik.
Pawlik throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mazziotti's waist but Mazziotti gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pawlik off to one side.
Mazziotti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mazziotti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mazziotti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pawlik paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pawlik with the counter takedown but Mazziotti avoids it easily.
Mazziotti misses with a hook.
Pawlik moves out of range of the strikes.
Mazziotti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mazziotti tries to close the distance and clinch but Pawlik swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mazziotti just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Pawlik gets tackled into the cage by Mazziotti. Mazziotti maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mazziotti.
Pawlik is struggling to control the position.
Still in the clinch, Mazziotti scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Domenico Mazziotti had his way with Dick Pawlik in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Pawlik changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mazziotti lands a jab to the nose.
Decent striking displayed by Mazziotti there.
Mazziotti ducks under a wild hook from Pawlik.
An attempted straight right counter from Mazziotti misses the target.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut.
Mazziotti drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pawlik shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mazziotti as he jumps to the side.
Pawlik takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pawlik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mazziotti.
Pawlik shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mazziotti sprawls well. Mazziotti wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pawlik gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pawlik walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Mazziotti takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pawlik circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mazziotti loads up on a big right hand but Pawlik slips the punch.
Mazziotti connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mazziotti throws out a loose jab but Pawlik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pawlik swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mazziotti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pawlik.
Mazziotti 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.
Pawlik jabs Mazziotti to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Mazziotti drives through and clinches with Pawlik against the cage.
Pawlik is trying to maintain a safe position but Mazziotti gets an underhook and turns Pawlik into the cage.
Pawlik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Mazziotti.
Pawlik is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mazziotti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pawlik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mazziotti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pawlik can do to turn this around?#T2#
Mazziotti gets underhooks to prevent Pawlik's takedown attempt.
Domenico Mazziotti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Pawlik.
Pawlik is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Pawlik wants to take the fight to the mat but Mazziotti manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pawlik can't break the clinch.
Domenico Mazziotti has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pawlik wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mazziotti has him pressed against the cage.
Mazziotti throws a punch but it's blocked by Pawlik.
Pawlik slows down the pace here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mazziotti.
Pawlik is trying to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pawlik creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Pawlik's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mazziotti misses with a punch on the inside.
Mazziotti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pawlik backwards.
Mazziotti gets underhooks to prevent Pawlik's takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Mazziotti. #T3#
Pawlik has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mazziotti is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mazziotti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pawlik or not.
Mazziotti gets underhooks to prevent Pawlik's takedown attempt.
Mazziotti lands a left hand.
Pawlik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mazziotti prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mazziotti is leaning against Pawlik and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mazziotti cracks Pawlik with a nice body shot.
Mazziotti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mazziotti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pawlik is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pawlik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mazziotti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pawliks head.
Pawlik tries to work over Mazziotti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Mazziotti is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mazziotti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mazziotti working aggressively here.
Dick Pawlik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pawlik drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mazziotti pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mazziotti scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mazziotti changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mazziotti connects with a jab.
A left and a right from Pawlik both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#It looks like Domenico Mazziotti has been cut.
Pawlik gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pawlik throws out a loose jab but Mazziotti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pawlik throws a right hand that misses
and Mazziotti counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pawlik tries to bum rush Mazziotti with a series of wild strikes but Mazziotti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mazziotti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pawlik manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mazziotti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pawlik looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 50:45
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domenico Mazziotti!

Domenico Mazziotti retains his lightweight title!
Domenico Mazziotti decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: SMASH: Camara vs Leal     
Date:   Dec 05, 2020
#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mazziotti, as that shot connected.
Mazziotti throws a lazy right hand but Festation sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Mazziotti finds it's way through Festation's defenses.
Mazziotti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Festation tries a head kick but it misses.
Festation fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mazziotti.#CL2#
Festation darts in and clinches Mazziotti up against the cage.
Mazziotti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Festation backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Festation.
Mazziotti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Festation unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mazziotti lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Festation scores with a hook to the body.
Mazziotti tries a body shot but Festation blocks it.
Mazziotti working aggressively here.
Festation presses Mazziotti against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Festation 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!
Festation lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Festation tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mazziotti avoids it.
Festation is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mazziotti is defending well for now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Festation obliges.
Mazziotti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mazziotti wants to break free but Festation has control. #T1#
Festation scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mazziotti working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Mazziotti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mazziotti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Festation was well out of range. Poor timing from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut. Festation saw that one coming.
Festation moves away from the strike by Mazziotti.
Festation misses with a low kick.
Mazziotti misses with a hook
and Mazziotti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mazziotti lands a right hook to the body.
Mazziotti digs a good hook to Festation's body.
Festation tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Mazziotti misses.
Mazziotti throws out a loose jab but Festation uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mazziotti swats away the attempt to clinch by Festation.
Mazziotti throws a body punch but Festation moves out of range.
Mazziotti really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Festation tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mazziotti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Mazziotti throws a hook to the side of Festation's head but Festation sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Festation on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That kick from Festation tenderised Mazziotti's leg. Mazziotti is trying to keep his angry face on.
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!
Festation uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mazziotti.
Festation throws out a counter right but Mazziotti avoids it with no problem.
Festation uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mazziotti.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Festation! But no joy.
Domenico Mazziotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mazziotti scores with a body shot.
Festation throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mazziotti is looking to counter punch.
Mazziotti lands an overhand right.
Mazziotti tests Festation's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Festation throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mazziotti.
Festation misses with a low kick.
Mazziotti is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Festation.
Mazziotti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Festation looks to land a combination but Mazziotti avoids it well.
Festation throws a solid leg kick but Mazziotti takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Festation.
Mazziotti misses with a hook
letting Festation counter with a right hand.
Festation walks into a left hand.
Festation misses with a head kick. #T3#
Festation uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mazziotti.
Festation takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sloppy strikes from Festation. Those never looked like landing.
Festation moves forwards but Mazziotti connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Festation avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mazziotti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Festation moves away.#CL2#
Festation fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mazziotti, pushing him back against the cage.
Mazziotti throws a punch but it's blocked by Festation.
Festation pushes Mazziotti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mazziotti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Festation blocks a body shot from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Festation is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mazziotti is defending well for now.
Mazziotti blocks an uppercut.
Festation misses with a knee strike.
Mazziotti lands with a left to the head.
Mazziotti digs a right hand underneath Festation's ribcage. Festation let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
Festation misses with a punch to the body.
Festation cracks Mazziotti with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Festation trying to land knees to the body.
Mazziotti working aggressively here.
A short right from Festation.
Mazziotti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Festation lands with a light punch inside.
Festation lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mazziotti backwards.
Festation tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mazziotti avoids it.
Festation lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Domenico Mazziotti has been cut.#BC#
Mazziotti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Festation fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mazziotti dodges the punch combination from Festation.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mazziotti cracks a nice hook into Festation's ribs.
Mazziotti tests Festation's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mazziotti swats away the attempt to clinch by Festation.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mana Festation will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Domenico Mazziotti's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Festation scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mazziotti checks a leg kick nicely.
A swing and a miss from Mazziotti.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mazziotti. Festation does a little dance to reset his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Festation.
Mazziotti is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mazziotti moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Festation uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mazziotti.
It seemed like Festation was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mazziotti throws an overhand right that lands on Festation's shoulder, as Festation tries to avoid the shot.
Mazziotti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Festation is looking to clinch.
Mazziotti throwing a counter right hand but Festation manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Mazziotti misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazziotti throws a jab but it's blocked by Festation.
Mazziotti is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Festation.
Mazziotti misses with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Festation thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Mazziotti misses.
It seemed like Festation was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Mazziotti. Festation does a little dance to reset his feet.
Festation moves out of range of the strikes.
Mazziotti connects with a jab.
Festation throws a leg kick which misses Mazziotti's front leg but catches the back leg as Mazziotti tries to avoid it.
Festation throws a looping overhand right but Mazziotti ducks down to avoid it.
Festation fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Festation takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mazziotti takes a swing at Festation's ribcage but misses.
Festation misses with a body shot.
Mazziotti throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Festation to counter with a crisp jab.
Mazziotti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Festation blocks a jab.
Festation fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mazziotti jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mazziotti throws a jab but it's blocked by Festation.
Mazziotti throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Festation moves into the clinch successfully.
Festation has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mazziotti seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Festation can turn it around.
Festation tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mazziotti blocking some punches.
Mazziotti lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Festation.
A short uppercut from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti has a couple of punches blocked by Festation.
Festation misses with a punch on the inside.
Mazziotti avoiding damage as Festation throws knees to the body.
Mazziotti can't find room to land a body shot as Festation controls the action.
Festation fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Festation swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Mazziotti manages to break the clinch.
Festation throws a jab but it's blocked by Mazziotti.
Mazziotti misses with a hook. Festation ducked under it nicely.
Mazziotti throws a hook but Festation avoids it easily.
Festation looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Festation with the inside leg kick.
Festation looks to land a body kick but Mazziotti moved away.#T3#
Mazziotti misses with a looping left.
Mazziotti scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mazziotti misses with a hook to the body
and Festation counters with a straight right hand.
Mazziotti misses the jab.
Domenico Mazziotti is winning the standup battle so far.
Festation throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Festation moves out of range of the strikes.
Festation tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mazziotti was well out of range. Poor timing from Festation.
Festation moves out of range as Mazziotti strikes.
Festation takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Festation uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mazziotti.
Mana Festation is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mazziotti scores with a jab to the body.
Mazziotti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Festation sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mazziotti misses with a straight right.
Festation throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mazziotti uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Festation has time to react.
Festation displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mazziotti throws out the jab. #T4#
Festation pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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!
Festation tries to land a leg kick but Mazziotti saw it coming and moves away.
Mazziotti cracks Festation with a good jab.
Mazziotti drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mazziotti throws the left hand but Festation avoids the punch easily.
Mazziotti misses with a left hand
and Festation counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mazziotti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Festation.
Festation jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Festation keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mazziotti throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Festation on the side of the head. #CL2#
Festation clinches up against the cage.
Festation misses with a punch on the inside.
Festation lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mazziotti backwards.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Festation 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.
Mazziotti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mazziotti lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Festation scores with a nice short uppercut.
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 Domenico Mazziotti will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Domenico Mazziotti's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Mazziotti throws a body punch but Festation moves out of range.
Festation throws a right and a left that Mazziotti avoids nicely.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut. Festation saw that one coming.
Mazziotti takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A jab from Mazziotti misses.
Festation looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mazziotti lands with a hook. Festation tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Festation tries to clinch but Mazziotti moves out of range.
Mazziotti misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Festation was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mazziotti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
Festation clinches with his opponent.
Mazziotti can't find room to land a body shot as Festation controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Festation. #BC#
Mazziotti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut. Festation saw that one coming.
Festation scores with a leg kick.
Festation connects with a leg kick.
Mazziotti misses the body punch
and Festation counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Festation takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mazziotti takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Festation tries to clinch but Mazziotti is having none of it.
Mazziotti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mazziotti keeps the fight on the outside.
Festation tries to clinch there but Mazziotti circles away.
Mazziotti throws a good cross that connects.
Mazziotti throws the left hand but Festation avoids the punch easily.
Festation looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mazziotti digs a good body shot into Festation's ribs.
Mazziotti connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mazziotti lands with a straight right. Festation didn't see that one coming.
Festation is looking to chop away at Mazziotti's legs.
Mazziotti cracks Festation with an open hand slap.
Festation moves out of range of the strikes.
Mazziotti lands a jab.#T2#
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!
Mazziotti just misses with a punch to the body.
Mazziotti throws a body shot but no joy.
Mazziotti jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mazziotti works over Festation's head and body with a nice combination.#CL2#
Festation clinches.
Mazziotti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mazziotti tries to throw a body punch but Festation avoids it by throwing Mazziotti back against the cage.
Festation trying to land knees to the body.
Mazziotti blocks an uppercut.
Festation misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mazziotti.
Festation misses with a hook to the ribs.
Festation gets through Mazziotti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mazziotti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Festation's elbow.
A body shot lands from Festation.
Festation pushes Mazziotti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Festation.
Festation unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T3#
Festation lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mazziotti letting Festation take a breather here.
Festation lands a knee to the body.
Festation goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mazziotti wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Festation has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mazziotti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mazziotti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mazziotti managing to block the knees to the body from Festation.
A body shot lands from Festation.
Festation landing knees to the body.
A short left from Festation.
A short uppercut from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti managing to block the knees to the body from Festation.
Mana Festation seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mazziotti struggles to land a body shot inside as Festation controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Festation.
Festation lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mazziotti backwards. #T4#
A short left from Festation.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Festation.#ROC2#Mazziotti is rocked!
Mazziotti managing to block the knees to the body from Festation.
Oh Mazziotti is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Festation blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mazziotti seems to have got his legs back now.
Festation unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mazziotti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Festation scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Festation trying to land knees to the body.
Mazziotti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Festation crunches a lovely knee into Mazziotti's ribcage.
Festation looking to stall.
Mazziotti managing to block the knees to the body from Festation.
Festation lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mazziotti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mazziotti swings wildly with an uppercut but Festation uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mazziotti misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Mana Festation just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Domenico Mazziotti's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Festation misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mazziotti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mazziotti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mazziotti fails to land with a series of punches.
Mazziotti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mazziotti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Festation swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
No joy there for Festation, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Festation takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mazziotti misses with a straight left.
Festation moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mazziotti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Festation sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Festation avoids the body shot from Mazziotti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazziotti takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Festation steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mazziotti.
Festation uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mazziotti.
Festation swings for the body but Mazziotti moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mazziotti, as that shot connected. #T1#
Mazziotti misses with a body punch
and Festation counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Festation looks to score with a jab to the body but Mazziotti is just out of range.
Mazziotti misses with a straight left.
Mazziotti misses with a body shot.
Festation throws a big shot that misses.
Festation stuns Mazziotti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Festation staying out of range there.
Mazziotti throws a body punch but Festation moves out of range.
Mazziotti misses with a looping right.
Festation takes one to the side of the head.
Festation takes a swing at Mazziotti's ribcage but misses.
Mazziotti avoids a kick to the body.
Mazziotti lands a jab to the head.
Mazziotti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mazziotti checks a leg kick nicely.#T2#
Mazziotti just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for Festation, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mazziotti thuds a left hand into Festation's 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!
Festation moves out of range as Mazziotti strikes.
Festation tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mazziotti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mazziotti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Festation manages to avoid it.
Mazziotti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Festation! But no joy.
Festation is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Festation slips under a jab from Mazziotti.
No joy there for Festation, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big left from Mazziotti misses.
Festation goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Festation.
Festation steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mazziotti.#T3#
Festation throws a right hand that Mazziotti ducks under and follows up with a left that Mazziotti also avoids with ease.
Festation drops his hands momentarily and Mazziotti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mazziotti feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Festations jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab lands there for Mazziotti.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mazziotti checks a leg kick.
Mazziotti throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
Festation has managed to clinch.
Mazziotti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Festation prevents a body shot from Mazziotti.
Nice body punch from Festation.
Festation lands a body punch.
Festation doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Festation misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mazziotti.
Festation tries a body shot but Mazziotti blocks it.
Mazziotti blocks a body shot from Festation. #T4#
Mazziotti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Festation with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Festation blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Festation can't find room to land a body shot as Mazziotti controls the action.
Mazziotti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Festation's elbow.
Festation misses with a body punch.
Mazziotti digs a right hand underneath Festation's ribcage. Festation let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Festation obliges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Festation.
Mazziotti prevents a body shot from Festation.
Festation lands a body punch.
Festation misses with a punch to the body.
Mazziotti misses with the head strike.
Festation blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Festation.
Mazziotti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mazziotti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Festation backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Domenico Mazziotti had his way with Mana Festation in that round.
The cut man is working on Domenico Mazziotti's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Festation is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mazziotti looks to land a left hand but Festation moved out of range nicely.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut. Festation saw that one coming.
Mazziotti catches Festation with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mazziotti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Festation stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mazziotti moves away from the strike by Festation.
Mazziotti lands with a good body shot.
Festation lands with a good body shot.
Festation scores with a push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazziotti throws a looping overhand right but Festation ducks down to avoid it.
Festation swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Festation attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Festation scores with a one two! Mazziotti had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Mazziotti blocks the leg kick.
Festation steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mazziotti.#T1#
Festation takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A slow jab from Mazziotti misses its intended target.
Festation swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Festation misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mazziotti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mazziotti avoids the head kick by Festation.
Mazziotti misses with a hook.
Festation throws a series of punches but Mazziotti avoids them all with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Mazziotti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mazziotti looks to score with a jab to the body but Festation is just out of range.
Festation tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mazziotti is able to avoid easily.
Mazziotti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Festation sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mazziotti cracks Festation with an open hand slap.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mazziotti. Festation does a little dance to reset his feet.
Festation looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Festation throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mazziotti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mazziotti dodges the punch combination from Festation.
Mazziotti looks to score with a jab to the body but Festation is just out of range.#T2#
Mazziotti slips under a jab from Festation.
Festation throws a right hand that Mazziotti ducks under and follows up with a left that Mazziotti also avoids with ease.
Festation uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mazziotti.
Festation ducks under a wild hook from Mazziotti.
Festation misses with a looping left.
Festation takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Festation takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Festation walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mazziotti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mazziotti lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Festation connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Mazziotti lands an impressive looking overhand right. Festation doesn't seem phased though.
Mazziotti throws a hook but Festation blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Mazziotti.#T3#
Festation sizes up Mazziotti with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
Festation forces Mazziotti back against the cage and clinches.
Festation tries to land knees in the clinch but Mazziotti avoids the damage to the body.
Festation is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mazziotti is defending well for now.
Mazziotti misses with a punch on the inside.
Mazziotti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mazziotti working aggressively here.
Festation gets through Mazziotti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Festation.
Mazziotti lands a shot to the body.
Mazziotti avoiding damage as Festation throws knees to the body.
Mazziotti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Mazziotti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Festation lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Mazziotti.
Festation is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A head punch on the inside from Mazziotti fails to land.
Mazziotti lands a right hand. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Festation looking to throw knees to the head but Mazziotti is blocking nicely.
Mazziotti lands with a right to the head.
Festation blocking some punches.
A short left from Mazziotti.
Festation lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Festation.
Mazziotti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mazziotti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Festation tries to throw a body punch but Mazziotti avoids it by throwing Festation back against the cage.
Festation misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mazziotti gets through Festation's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Festation.
Mazziotti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Festation swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Festation scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Mazziotti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:46
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 49:46
Judge George Francis scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domenico Mazziotti!

Domenico Mazziotti retains his lightweight title!
Domenico Mazziotti was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: SMASH: Mazziotti vs Juntta     
Date:   Nov 07, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juntta misses with a head kick.
Juntta cracks Mazziotti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Juntta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Juntta throws a good cross that connects.
Juntta ducks under a wild hook from Mazziotti.
Juntta throws a body punch but Mazziotti moves out of range.
Juntta connects with a looping right hand.
Juntta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti checks the leg kick.
Mazziotti swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Juntta slips under a jab from Mazziotti.
A nice side step and Juntta releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juntta wants to slow Mazziotti down by chopping away at his legs.
Juntta lands a head kick. Mazziotti smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mazziotti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Juntta can pounce on him.
Jesse Juntta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mazziotti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Juntta.
Mazziotti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Juntta.#T1#
Mazziotti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mazziotti slips under a jab.
Mazziotti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Juntta can pounce on him.
Juntta feints and then cracks Mazziotti's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mazziotti down.
Mazziotti's corner calls for a 1-2. Mazziotti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mazziotti looks to land a left hand but Juntta moved out of range nicely.
Juntta lands a right hook to the body.
Mazziotti staying out of range there.
Juntta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mazziotti.
Juntta doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL2#
Juntta has closed the distance and engaged Mazziotti in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti has a couple of punches blocked by Juntta.
Juntta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mazziotti backwards.
Mazziotti prevents a body shot from Juntta.
Juntta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mazziotti backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Juntta has Mazziotti pressed against the cage, preventing Mazziotti from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
Mazziotti wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Mazziotti's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mazziotti managing to block the knees to the body from Juntta.
Juntta lands an elbow just above Mazziotti 's eye.
We've been informed that Juntta 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.
Juntta misses with a punch on the inside.
Juntta goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Mazziotti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mazziotti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mazziotti moves out of range of the body kick.
Mazziotti moves forwards but Juntta connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mazziotti is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Juntta throws a combination that misses
and Juntta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mazziotti moves away from the strike by Juntta.
Juntta throws a leg kick but Mazziotti checks it.
Juntta moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mazziotti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3##BC#
Mazziotti breaks from the clinch.
A low kick from Juntta is predictable there
and Mazziotti counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Juntta moves out of range as Mazziotti strikes.
Juntta jabs Mazziotti to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mazziotti works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mazziotti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Juntta.
Mazziotti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Juntta.
Juntta scores with a hook to the body. Mazziotti takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mazziotti misses with a hook.
Juntta shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Juntta misses the shot to the body.
Juntta throws a head kick that half lands.
Juntta throws a low kick but Mazziotti avoids it.#T4#
Juntta throws a body shot but no joy.
Juntta takes a swing at Mazziotti's ribcage but misses.
Juntta with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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!
Juntta walks into a stiff left hand from Mazziotti.
Juntta looks to throw the jab but Mazziotti is out of range.
Mazziotti keeps the fight on the outside.
A slow jab from Juntta misses its intended target.
Mazziotti is looking to counter punch.
Juntta blocks a jab.
Juntta misses with an uppercut
and Mazziotti makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Juntta connects with a leg kick.
Juntta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mazziotti manages to avoid it.
Mazziotti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mazziotti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Juntta was well out of range. Poor timing from Mazziotti.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Juntta dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Juntta 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 Mazziotti has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mazziotti and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mazziotti misses with a series of wild punches.
Juntta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Juntta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti keeps the fight on the outside.
Jab from Mazziotti.
Juntta throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mazziotti counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Juntta moves into the clinch.
Juntta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mazziotti looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mazziotti really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juntta goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Mazziotti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mazziotti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mazziotti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Mazziotti. That snapped Juntta's head back.
Juntta lands with a straight right. Mazziotti didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Juntta misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Juntta takes the fight into the clinch.
Juntta comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC#
Mazziotti manages to break the clinch.
Juntta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Mazziotti misses its target.
Juntta with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sloppy strikes from Juntta. Those never looked like landing.
Juntta throws a sloppy head kick and Mazziotti moves out of range easily.
Mazziotti throwing a counter right hand but Juntta manages to avoid it.
Juntta throws a right and a left that both miss.
Juntta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mazziotti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Juntta counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Juntta. Mazziotti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mazziotti lands with a hook. Juntta tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Juntta drives through and clinches with Mazziotti against the cage. #T2#
Mazziotti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Juntta backwards.
Mazziotti is looking to break free of the clinch but Juntta has double underhooks.
Mazziotti working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Mazziotti manages to break the clinch.
Mazziotti 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.
Mazziotti avoids the body shot from Juntta.
Mazziotti is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Juntta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Juntta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mazziotti.
Juntta appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Juntta lands with a straight right. Mazziotti didn't see that one coming.
Mazziotti misses with a wild body shot.
Juntta throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Juntta connects with a right hand. Mazziotti shakes it off.
Juntta scores with a kick to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Juntta - that will leave a mark!
Juntta with a jab.#T3#
Juntta tries to clinch but Mazziotti is having none of it.
Juntta scores with a three punch combo!
A looping hook to the body misses from Mazziotti. Juntta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Juntta defending well as Mazziotti loads up on a big left hand.
Juntta misses with a hook.
Juntta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Juntta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mazziotti counters with a straight right hand.
Juntta throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mazziotti throws a combination that misses
and Juntta counters with a right hand to the body.
Mazziotti checks a low kick from Juntta.
Mazziotti was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Juntta throws a jab but it's blocked by Mazziotti.
Juntta looks to land a right hand but Mazziotti moved out of range.
Juntta throws a body punch but Mazziotti moves out of range.
Mazziotti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Juntta.#T4#
Nice jab there from Mazziotti.
Juntta connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mazziotti on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Juntta with the inside leg kick.
Juntta defending well as Mazziotti loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Juntta clinches.
Mazziotti prevents a body shot from Juntta.
Juntta tries to throw a body punch but Mazziotti avoids it by throwing Juntta back against the cage.
Jesse Juntta seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mazziotti blocks a body shot from Juntta.
Juntta keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mazziotti's efforts to push away.
Juntta gets through Mazziotti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Mazziotti.
Juntta pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC#
Mazziotti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Juntta misses with a wild body shot.
Mazziotti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Juntta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Juntta turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mazziotti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Juntta.
A punch combination from Mazziotti misses.
Mazziotti misses with a wild body shot.
Juntta lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Juntta misses the body punch
and Mazziotti counters with a straight right hand.
Juntta takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Juntta connects with a solid leg kick.
Juntta misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juntta throws a push kick but Mazziotti slaps the foot to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Mazziotti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice uppercut there from Mazziotti.
Juntta scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mazziotti avoids the body shot from Juntta.
Jesse Juntta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some wild striking there from Mazziotti.
As Mazziotti backs off Juntta throws a huge counter combo but Mazziotti manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Juntta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mazziotti moves away.
Juntta throws an off balance right hand
and Juntta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mazziotti uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Juntta has time to react.#ROC#Juntta is rocked!
A shot to the liver by Juntta. Beautiful body shot.
Juntta is still on wobbly legs! Can Mazziotti finish him?
Juntta scores with a hook to the body. Mazziotti takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mazziotti is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Juntta paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Juntta seems to have recovered his senses.
Juntta scores with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Mazziotti.
Juntta misses with a wild combination.
A shot to the liver by Juntta. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Juntta ducks under a wild hook from Mazziotti.
Juntta misses the body punch
and Mazziotti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juntta lands with a kick to the temple. Mazziotti shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL2#
Juntta closes the distance and clinches.
Juntta works on Mazziotti's body with a couple of short punches.
Juntta struggles to land a body shot inside as Mazziotti controls his hands.
Mazziotti throws a punch but it's blocked by Juntta.
Mazziotti tries to break free but Juntta pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Mazziotti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Juntta fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A slow jab from Mazziotti misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Juntta! But no joy.
A lazy left from Juntta finds it's target.
Mazziotti misses with a looping left.#T3#
Juntta throws a big shot that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Juntta. That's going to slow Mazziotti down.
Mazziotti throws a poor cross that misses
and Juntta counters with an outside leg kick.
Mazziotti swings widly with a right hand
and Juntta counters with a straight right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Juntta.
Mazziotti circles away from the clinch attempt.
A quick step to the side and Mazziotti tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Juntta fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Juntta misses with a body punch
and Mazziotti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Juntta throws a lazy uppercut
and Mazziotti counters with a stiff right hand.
Mazziotti blocks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Mazziotti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mazziotti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A leg kick checked by Mazziotti.
Juntta defending well as Mazziotti loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Juntta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD#
and Mazziotti counters with a nice right hand that sends Juntta toppling to the canvas! Juntta scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mazziotti finish him?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mazziotti misses with the combination.
Juntta swings widly with a right hand
and Mazziotti counters with a right hand to the body.
Juntta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mazziotti was well out of range. Poor timing from Juntta.
It looked like Mazziotti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Juntta feints a jab promting Mazziotti to slip. Juntta then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mazziotti slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A nice leg kick from Juntta, right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Mazziotti.
Juntta throws a series of strikes that have Mazziotti backpedaling.
Mazziotti connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Juntta moves out of range as Mazziotti strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Jesse Juntta just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Mazziotti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Juntta.
Mazziotti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Juntta.
Juntta lands a jab to Mazziotti's midsection.
Juntta throws a hook but Mazziotti blocks it.
A shot to the liver by Mazziotti. Beautiful body shot.
A left lands for Juntta.
Juntta throws a hook but Mazziotti avoids it easily.
Juntta misses with a jab to the body
and Mazziotti counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Juntta. That's going to slow Mazziotti down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Mazziotti misses.
Juntta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mazziotti lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Juntta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mazziotti.
Juntta lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1##KD#
Mazziotti drops Juntta with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Juntta looks back up at him and smiles so Mazziotti waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Juntta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Mazziotti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Juntta has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Juntta closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mazziotti throws the left hand but Juntta avoids the punch easily.
Juntta throws out a counter right but Mazziotti avoids it with no problem.
Juntta moves in looking to clinch but Mazziotti pushes him off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mazziotti falls off balance throwing a combination
and Juntta counters with a nice body shot.
Mazziotti lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Juntta at a distance.
Mazziotti lands a head shot.
Nice defenses there by Juntta.
Juntta wants to slow Mazziotti down by chopping away at his legs. #T2#
Juntta motions for Mazziotti to come forward. Juntta throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Juntta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mazziotti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Juntta misses with a body shot
and Mazziotti counters with a crisp right that sends Juntta to the canvas! Mazziotti follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Domenico Mazziotti!
Domenico Mazziotti retains his lightweight title!
Domenico Mazziotti tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: SMASH: Mazziotti vs Festation     
Date:   Oct 10, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mazziotti slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mazziotti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Festation manages to avoid it.
Mazziotti lands a body shot.
Mazziotti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Festation ducks right into an uppercut from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mazziotti swings widly with a right hand
and Festation counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Festation uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mazziotti.
Nice cross by Mazziotti.
Mazziotti slips a jab from Festation.
Mazziotti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Festation sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mazziotti smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Festation throws a nice looking combination but Mazziotti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
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!
Mazziotti moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Festation throws a right and a left that both miss.
Festation tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mazziotti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mazziotti really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Festation takes a swing at Mazziotti's ribcage but misses.
Mazziotti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mazziotti avoids a kick to the body.
Mazziotti throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Festation throws a body punch but Mazziotti moves out of range.
Mazziotti just misses with a punch to the body.
Mazziotti throws the left hand but Festation avoids the punch easily.
We've been told by Mazziotti's head coaches at The Grind that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mazziotti is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Festation misses with a series of wild punches.
Mazziotti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Festation gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mazziotti.
Festation closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Festation throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mazziotti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Mazziotti backs off Festation throws a huge counter combo but Mazziotti manages to avoid it all.
Festation defending well as Mazziotti loads up on a big left hand.
Domenico Mazziotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Festation fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice defenses there by Festation.
Festation uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti throws a lazy uppercut
and Festation counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mazziotti's knee momentarily.
Mazziotti throws out a loose jab but Festation uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mazziotti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Festation uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti throws a jab when Festation was well out of range.
Festation looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mazziotti misses with a hook.
Festation doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mazziotti misses with a straight right.
Mazziotti misses with a hook. Festation ducked under it nicely.
Mazziotti is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Festation keeps Mazziotti at a distance using the push kick.
Festation lands with a straight right. Mazziotti didn't see that one coming.
Mazziotti missing with a left hand there. Festation was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mazziotti lands a jab to the nose.
Mazziotti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mazziotti thuds a left hand into Festation's body.
Festation tries to clinch but Mazziotti moves out of range.
Mazziotti misses with a wild body shot.
Festation misses with a low kick.#CL2#
Festation gets a clinch.
Mazziotti can't find room to land a body shot as Festation controls the action.
Mazziotti scores with a nice hook to the head.
Festation blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Festation unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mazziotti has had enough of the clinch but Festation keeps him there for the moment.
Festation lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Domenico Mazziotti has been cut.
Festation tries a body shot but Mazziotti blocks it.
Mazziotti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mazziotti wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Festation tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mazziotti avoids it.
Festation trying to stall but Mazziotti improves his position.
Mazziotti is looking to break free of the clinch but Festation has double underhooks.
Festation landing knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mazziotti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mazziotti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mazziotti.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mazziotti. #BC#
Mazziotti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mazziotti throws a hook but Festation blocks it.
Festation jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Festation fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Festation bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Festation fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Festation walks into a stiff left hand from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL2#
Festation has managed to clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Festation gets through Mazziotti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mazziotti lands with a left to the head.
Festation tries a body shot but Mazziotti blocks it.
Festation tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Festation missing with knees to the body.
Festation lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mazziotti backwards.
Festation misses with a punch to the body.
Festation tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mazziotti avoids it.
Festation blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mazziotti has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Festation lands a good knee to the midsection. Mazziotti won't want to take too many of those.
Mazziotti lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Festation creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Festation tries to land knees in the clinch but Mazziotti avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Domenico Mazziotti will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Domenico Mazziotti's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Festation looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fighters circling - Mazziotti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Festation throws a counter combo.
Festation cracks Mazziotti with a good jab.
Festation misses with a kick to the body.
Festation lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mazziotti's sensitive parts.
Mazziotti lands a slapping body shot.
Mazziotti connects with a single shot there.
Mazziotti getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Festation tries to clinch but Mazziotti is having none of it.
A big left from Festation misses.
Mazziotti lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Festation at a distance.
Mazziotti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mazziotti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mazziotti throws out a powerful jab.
Mana Festation is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Festation.
Festation lands a nice shot to the body.
Domenico Mazziotti is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut. Festation saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Mazziotti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mazziotti scores with a nice strike.
Mazziotti lands a body shot.
Mazziotti scores with a nice head shot.
Mazziotti has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Festation.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mazziotti checks a leg kick.
Mazziotti throws a right hand that misses
and Festation counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mazziotti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mazziotti closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Festation throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Festation cracks a nice hook into Mazziotti's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Festation clinches up with Mazziotti and pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mazziotti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Festation backwards.
Mazziotti throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Mazziotti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Festation moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mazziotti throws an overhand right that lands on Festation's shoulder, as Festation tries to avoid the shot.
Festation ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mazziotti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Festation stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Festation is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mazziotti rather than just go for the knockout.
Mazziotti avoids a punch combination nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Mazziotti misses the target.
Mazziotti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Festation fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mazziotti is out of range.
Mazziotti shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Festation eats them both and turns towards Mazziotti to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL2#
Festation moves into the clinch.
Festation lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Festation tries a body shot but Mazziotti blocks it.
Mazziotti misses with some punches.
A short right from Festation on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Festation.
Mazziotti scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Mazziotti wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nice body punch from Festation - that landed with a thud.
Mazziotti looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Festation's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mana Festation seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Festation landing knees to the head.
Festation unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mazziotti blocking some punches. #BC#
Mazziotti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Festation moves away from the strike by Mazziotti.
Mazziotti scores with a sloppy right hand. Festation should have avoided that one.
Festation uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mazziotti.
Festation uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mazziotti.
Festation avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mazziotti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mazziotti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Festation swings for the body but Mazziotti moves out of range.
A slow jab from Mazziotti misses its intended target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazziotti throws out a loose jab but Festation uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Festation misses with a few strikes there.
Good exchange - Mazziotti coming out on top.
Festation throws a leg kick but Mazziotti moved away.
It looked like Mazziotti was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Festation.
Mazziotti takes one on the button.
Festation drops his hands momentarily and Mazziotti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mazziotti just misses with a punch to the body.
Festation keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Festation sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Festation moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mazziotti moves out of range of the leg kick from Festation.#CL2#
Festation drives through and clinches with Mazziotti against the cage.
Festation unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mazziotti lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Festation working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Festation.
Festation throws a head punch that misses.
Mazziotti is trying to force a seperation but Festation has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Domenico Mazziotti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Domenico Mazziotti's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Festation throws a head kick but Mazziotti moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Mazziotti.
As Mazziotti backs off Festation throws a huge counter combo but Mazziotti manages to avoid it all.
Festation feints and then cracks Mazziotti's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mazziotti down.
Festation digs a good body shot into Mazziotti's ribs.
Festation fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mazziotti checks it well.
Mazziotti misses with a looping right.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Festation 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.
Festation looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Festation tries to score with a low kick but Mazziotti moves his leg out of the way.
It looked like Mazziotti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mazziotti misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazziotti throws a hook but Festation blocks it.
Jab by Mazziotti.
Festation on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mazziotti connects with the punch.#CL2#
Festation has Mazziotti up against the cage in a clinch.
Mazziotti throws a punch but it's blocked by Festation. #T1#
Festation tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mazziotti misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Mazziotti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Festation looks to land a combination but Mazziotti avoids it well.
Festation takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Festation walks into a left hand.
Mazziotti ducks under a wild hook from Festation.
Mazziotti scores with a nice head shot.
Mazziotti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab, jab by Mazziotti - just one landing.
Festation fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Festation plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mazziotti throws a right hand that Festation ducks under and follows up with a left that Festation also avoids with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Festation throws a body shot but no joy.
Mazziotti throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Mazziotti throws an overhand right that lands on Festation's shoulder, as Festation tries to avoid the shot.
Mazziotti throws a right hand that misses
and Festation counters with a leg kick.
Festation thuds a left hand into Mazziotti's body.
Festation rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mazziotti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mazziotti swings for the body but Festation moves out of range.
Festation follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Mazziotti throws a hook but Festation avoids it easily.
Festation takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mazziotti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Festation blocks a jab.
Festation has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Festation throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Mazziotti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mazziotti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mazziotti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Festation.
Festation gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mazziotti.
Mazziotti throws the left hand but Festation avoids the punch easily.
A nice side step and Festation releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mazziotti checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Festation connects with a single shot there.#T3#
Mazziotti looks to score with a jab to the body but Festation is just out of range.
Mazziotti throws a lazy right hand but Festation sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mazziotti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice side step and Festation releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mazziotti has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mazziotti there as he acknowledges the shot.
Festation tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mazziotti was well out of range. Poor timing from Festation.
Mazziotti scores with a nice strike.
Festation lands with a nice body punch.
Festation wants to clinch up but Mazziotti keeps it at a distance.
A left and a right from Mazziotti both land. Nice combination.
Festation moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Festation staying out of range there.
Festation swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mazziotti is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mazziotti swings widly with a right hand
and Festation counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazziotti checks the leg kick.
Festation throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Festation throws a leg kick but Mazziotti sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T4#
Festation tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mazziotti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Festation lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mazziotti at a distance.
Mazziotti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mazziotti misses with a hook to the body
and Festation counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mazziotti throws a sloppy body shot
letting Festation counter with a right hand.
Mazziotti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Festation manages to avoid it.
Festation shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Festation fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mazziotti.
Festation throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mazziotti.
Mazziotti throws the left hand but Festation avoids the punch easily.
Festation tries to clinch up.
Festation tries to work over Mazziotti's front leg with a kick but Mazziotti checks it.
Mazziotti throws a jab but it's blocked by Festation.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Festation doesn't manage to clinch there - Mazziotti circles away.
Mazziotti appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mazziotti throws the left hand but Festation avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Festation rushes Mazziotti and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Mana Festation just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Domenico Mazziotti's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Festation tries to clinch but Mazziotti moves away
and Mazziotti counters with a right hand to the body.
Festation walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mazziotti checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mazziotti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mazziotti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Festation is looking to score with low kicks.
Mazziotti takes a swing at Festation's ribcage but misses.
Festation throws out a loose jab but Mazziotti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Festation thuds his right hand into Mazziotti's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mazziotti slips a straight right by Festation.
Festation buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Festation.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazziotti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Festation.
Mazziotti sets himself, and Festation steps forward looking for the clinch! Mazziotti avoids it this time.
Mazziotti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Festation can pounce on him.
Festation is looking to clinch.
Festation takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mazziotti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1##CL2#
Festation has closed the distance and engaged Mazziotti in a clinch.
Mazziotti misses with the head strike.
Festation lands a nice uppercut.
Festation lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Mazziotti breaks from the clinch.
Mazziotti misses with a lunging right hand
and Festation counters with a head kick.
Festation looks to land a body kick but Mazziotti moved away.
Festation scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Festation tries to clinch but Mazziotti is having none of it.
Mazziotti misses with a looping left.
Festation misses with the combination.
Festation will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mazziotti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Festation only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Festation throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mazziotti works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Mazziotti throws a sloppy body shot
and Festation counters with a leg kick.
Mazziotti connects with a looping right hand.
Mazziotti misses with a hook. Festation ducked under it nicely.
Festation tries a quick counter leg kick but Mazziotti is wise to it.
Mazziotti throws a lazy uppercut
and Festation counters with a good low kick that Mazziotti was not able to check. #CL2#
Festation clinches.
Mazziotti swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Mazziotti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mazziotti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mazziotti misses with a looping right.
Festation is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Festation displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #ROC2#Mazziotti is rocked!
Festation takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Oh Mazziotti is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Festation throws a series of punches but Mazziotti moves out of range.
Mazziotti keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mazziotti throws a hook but Festation avoids it easily.
Mazziotti seems to have got his legs back now.
Festation is looking to clinch. #T3#
Mazziotti swings away with a body shot that misses
and Festation counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A lazy left from Mazziotti finds it's target.
Festation tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mazziotti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Festation fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Festation closes the distance and clinches.
Mazziotti swings wildly with an uppercut but Festation uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mazziotti on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Festation just leaning against Mazziotti, taking a breather.
Festation trying to land knees to the body.
Mazziotti tries to throw a body punch but Festation avoids it by throwing Mazziotti back against the cage.
Festation blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Mazziotti breaks the clinch.
Festation throws a leg kick but Mazziotti sees it coming and moves out of range.
Festation walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A nice leg kick from Festation, right into the meat of the thigh. #T4#
Mazziotti throws a hook but Festation blocks it.
Mazziotti bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Festation's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mazziotti misses the jab.
Festation wants to slow Mazziotti down by chopping away at his legs.
Festation lands with a kick to the ribs.
Festation tried to score with a low kick but Mazziotti checks it.
Mazziotti checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mazziotti throws a looping overhand right but Festation ducks down to avoid it.
Festation throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mazziotti checks a low kick from Festation.
Mazziotti moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mazziotti takes one to the chin there.
Festation throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mazziotti loads up on a big right hand but Festation slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Mana Festation will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Domenico Mazziotti's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Festation slips a jab from Mazziotti.
Festation lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Festation swinging wildly here.
A little feinted left hand from Mazziotti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Festation looks to land a right hand but Mazziotti moved out of range.
Mazziotti appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mazziotti lands with a nice body punch.
Festation slips under a jab.
Festation stuns Mazziotti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Festation misses with a body kick.
Mazziotti appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Festation on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Festation swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mazziotti counters with a stiff right hand.
Mazziotti misses with a hook.
Festation follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mazziotti. Festation does a little dance to reset his feet.
Festation flicks out a counter leg kick but Mazziotti steps away.
Mazziotti ducks under a wild hook from Festation.
Festation on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mazziotti moves out of range of the leg kick from Festation.
Festation steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mazziotti.#T1#
Festation ducks under a wild hook from Mazziotti.
Festation uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mazziotti.
Mazziotti misses with a looping right.
Festation slips a jab and a cross from Mazziotti.
Festation only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mazziotti looks to land a left hand but Festation moved out of range nicely.
Mazziotti misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Festation was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mazziotti throws the left hand but Festation avoids the punch easily.
Mazziotti throws out a powerful jab.
Festation lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mazziotti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Festation moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Festation.
Mazziotti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mazziotti throws a hook to the side of Festation's head but Festation sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Festation is looking to chop away at Mazziotti's legs.
Festation misses with a low kick as Mazziotti jumps back.#T2#
Mazziotti throws a jab when Festation was well out of range.
Festation throws a counter combo.
Mazziotti looks to throw the jab but Festation is out of range.
The fighters circling - Festation throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mazziotti misses with a looping right.
Mazziotti sets himself, and Festation steps forward looking for the clinch! Mazziotti avoids it this time.
A good leg kick by Festation.
Mazziotti moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mazziotti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Festation looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Festation takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Festation steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mazziotti.
Festation connects with a solid leg kick.
Mazziotti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mazziotti misses with a hook
and Festation counters with a left and a right that stings Mazziotti.
Festation misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mazziotti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Mazziotti throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Mazziotti scores with the left hand. Festation knows he should have avoided that one.
Festation takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Festation slips under a jab.#CL2#
Festation has managed to clinch.
Festation misses with some punches.
Festation can't find room to land a body shot as Mazziotti controls the action.
Mazziotti on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mazziotti wants to get back to striking at distance but Festation won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Mazziotti's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Festation.
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.
A short right from Festation on the inside. #BC#
Mazziotti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mazziotti throws a hook but Festation avoids it easily.
Festation looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mazziotti misses with a straight left.
Festation looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Festation motions for Mazziotti to come forward. Festation throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Festation takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Festation fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Festation misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Festation rushes Mazziotti and presses him up against the cage.
Festation swings wildly with an uppercut but Mazziotti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mazziotti lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Mazziotti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Festation wants to slow Mazziotti down by chopping away at his legs.
Festation slips a jab from Mazziotti.
Festation drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mazziotti feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Festations jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mazziotti throws a body punch but Festation moves out of range.
Festation looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mazziotti fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Festation on the side of the head.
Mazziotti throws an overhand right that lands on Festation's shoulder, as Festation tries to avoid the shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Domenico Mazziotti showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mazziotti 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 48:48
Judge George Francis scores the fight 48:47
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Domenico Mazziotti 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: SMASH: Mazziotti vs Pawlik     
Date:   Sep 12, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Pawlik tries to keep at a distance but Mazziotti has taken the fight into the clinch.
I was talking to Mazziotti's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pawlik wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Mazziotti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mazziotti slips under a jab.
Mazziotti with a nice cross.
Mazziotti lands a lovely overhand right.#TD2#
Pawlik fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mazziotti sprawls well initially but Pawlik persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Pawlik is working for a submission of some sort.
Mazziotti is staying active underneath Pawlik, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pawlik working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Mazziotti wants to get back to his feet.
Pawlik tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mazziotti knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mazziotti is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Mazziotti makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mazziotti.
Pawlik is working Mazziotti over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pawlik wants to control from the top but Mazziotti keeps moving.
Pawlik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mazziotti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pawlik throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mazziotti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pawlik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pawlik landing with the ground and pound.
Pawlik stops Mazziotti from standing up. #T2#
Mazziotti keeping moving, preventing Pawlik from controlling successfully.
Pawlik in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pawlik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pawlik trying to control but Mazziotti is working from the bottom.
Pawlik is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Domenico Mazziotti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pawlik connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mazziotti gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pawlik.
Mazziotti really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A slow jab from Mazziotti misses its intended target.
A punch lands to the side of Pawlik 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pawlik lands a nice shot that snaps Mazziotti's head back.
Pawlik with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mazziotti to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
Mazziotti throws a hook to the side of Pawlik's head but Pawlik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pawlik drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mazziotti defends it well.
Mazziotti throws a hook to the side of Pawlik's head but Pawlik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pawlik lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
No joy there for Mazziotti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And Pawlik tries to counter it with a takedown but Mazziotti pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pawlik misses with a looping left.
It looked like Mazziotti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mazziotti is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pawlik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut.
Mazziotti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pawlik.
Mazziotti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pawlik.
Pawlik shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mazziotti sprawls well. Mazziotti wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pawlik gets slowly back to his feet.
Pawlik lands a lovely overhand right.
Pawlik misses with a body shot.
Pawlik misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Mazziotti swings for the body but Pawlik moves out of range.
Pawlik misses with an uppercut. Mazziotti saw that one coming.
Mazziotti lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mazziotti lands with an uppercut that bounces Pawlik off the cage and back into range.
Mazziotti fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pawlik on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mazziotti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pawlik manages to avoid it.
Pawlik has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mazziotti finds it's way round the side to connect with Pawlik's head.
Mazziotti jabs at Pawlik's body.
Mazziotti throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Pawlik counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Pawlik is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mazziotti sees it coming and defends easily.
Pawlik wants to take a breather but Mazziotti is having none of it.
Pawlik thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Pawlik is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mazziotti is just riding it out for now. Pawlik eventually gives up the hold.
Mazziotti tries to get to full guard but Pawlik has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Domenico Mazziotti will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Pawlik on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mazziotti misses with a straight left.
Pawlik feints the counter takedown.
Pawlik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut. Pawlik saw that one coming.
Domenico Mazziotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mazziotti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pawlik throws out the jab.
Pawlik avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice shot lands for Mazziotti.
Mazziotti lands a nice shot to the body.
Pawlik slips a jab from Mazziotti.
Domenico Mazziotti is winning the standup battle so far.
Pawlik throws a right hand that Mazziotti ducks under and follows up with a left that Mazziotti also avoids with ease.
Mazziotti moves out of range as Pawlik strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazziotti lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pawlik at a distance.
Pawlik shoots in for a takedown but Mazziotti shows good takedown defense.
Pawlik shoots in looking for a takedown. Mazziotti tries to sprawl out of it but Pawlik keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mazziotti manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Pawlik uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti tries to clinch up but Pawlik circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice uppercut there from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti punishes Pawlik's body with a nice straight punch.#TD2#
Pawlik gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Mazziotti sneaks out the side door and pushes Pawlik away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Pawlik 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Mazziotti rushes Pawlik and presses him up against the cage.
Mazziotti throws a head punch that misses.
Pawlik prevents a body shot from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti misses with some punches.
Pawlik stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mazziotti misses with some punches. #BC#
Mazziotti breaks from the clinch.
Mazziotti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pawlik can do to turn this around?
Pawlik loads up on a big right hand but Mazziotti slips the punch.
A jab from Pawlik finds it's way through Mazziotti's defenses.
Mazziotti defending well as Pawlik loads up on a big left hand.
A quick step to the side and Mazziotti tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mazziotti is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mazziotti stuns Pawlik with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Mazziotti just misses with a punch to the body.
Pawlik avoids the body shot from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti throws a hook but Pawlik avoids it easily.
Pawlik tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mazziotti lands with a shot to the body.
Mazziotti takes a swing at Pawlik's ribcage but misses.
Mazziotti tries to clinch #TD2#
and Pawlik counters with a single leg into guard. Mazziotti didn't expect that. #SUB#
Mazziotti is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pawlik is aware though and is defending well.
Pawlik postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mazziotti has momentary wrist control but Pawlik slips an elbow through the middle.
Pawlik trying to control the position from guard on top but Mazziotti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pawlik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mazziotti will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Pawlik passes Mazziotti's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pawlik is keen to just control but Mazziotti is a slippery customer.
Pawlik thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mazziotti tries to get to full guard but Pawlik has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Pawlik seems to be working for a kimura but Mazziotti defends the submission attempt.
Mazziotti is trying to get back to full guard.
Mazziotti is working hard here to advance position.
Mazziotti trying to control from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Pawlik is working for a kimura but Mazziotti is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Pawlik 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.
Mazziotti trying to control here.
Mazziotti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Domenico Mazziotti dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Mazziotti throws a big shot that misses.
Mazziotti looks to score with a jab to the body but Pawlik is just out of range.
Mazziotti moves away from the strike by Pawlik.
Pawlik avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pawlik with a nice cross.
Nice defenses there by Mazziotti.
It looked like Mazziotti was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pawlik.
A swing and a miss from Mazziotti.
Pawlik misses with a straight right. #CL#
Mazziotti moves into the clinch.
Pawlik is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mazziotti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazziotti working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Mazziotti. #BC2#
Pawlik manages to break the clinch.
Mazziotti cracks Pawlik with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mazziotti's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pawlik connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mazziotti scrambles back to his feet.
Mazziotti cracks Pawlik with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Mazziotti throws a jab but it's blocked by Pawlik.
Mazziotti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pawlik feints the counter takedown.
Mazziotti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mazziotti misses the shot to the body.
And Pawlik tries to counter it with a takedown but Mazziotti pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mazziotti with a hook.
Jab by Mazziotti.
Mazziotti moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mazziotti swings for the body but Pawlik moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti misses with a hook. Pawlik ducked under it nicely.
Pawlik throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mazziotti's waist but Mazziotti gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pawlik off to one side.
Mazziotti digs a good hook to Pawlik's body.
Mazziotti looks to land a right hand but Pawlik moved out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Pawlik 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mazziotti jabs at Pawlik's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mazziotti throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Mazziotti with a jab.
Mazziotti looks to land a left hand but Pawlik moved out of range nicely.
Pawlik fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mazziotti scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pawlik uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mazziotti.#TD2#
Pawlik closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mazziotti trying to control here.
Dick Pawlik has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pawlik missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pawlik not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pawlik works his way into full mount!
Mazziotti keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T3#
Mazziotti wants to control but Pawlik is having none of it.
Pawlik tries to control but Mazziotti wriggling away.
Pawlik lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Pawlik fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Pawlik punishing his opponent with strikes.
Pawlik tries to control but Mazziotti wriggling away.
Pawlik might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mazziotti haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
Pawlik looking to finish with strikes here!
Mazziotti doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?#SUB2#
Pawlik has control of Mazziotti's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Mazziotti regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pawlik unloads with some shots from mount but Mazziotti bucks and avoids them well.
Pawlik trying to control but Mazziotti is having none of it.
Mazziotti is bucking up trying to escape but Pawlik cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Domenico Mazziotti did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Pawlik misses with a straight left.
Pawlik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mazziotti manages to avoid it.
Pawlik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A left lands for Mazziotti.
Mazziotti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mazziotti takes a swing at Pawlik's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Pawlik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mazziotti misses the shot to the body.
Mazziotti tries to clinch there but Pawlik circles away.
Pawlik misses with an uppercut. Mazziotti saw that one coming.
Mazziotti tries to clinch there but Pawlik circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazziotti looks to score with a jab to the body but Pawlik is just out of range.
Pawlik feints the counter takedown.
Pawlik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pawlik with the counter takedown but Mazziotti avoids it easily.
Pawlik walks into a straight right hand from Mazziotti.
Nice defenses there by Pawlik.
Mazziotti displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T1#
Mazziotti scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mazziotti loads up on a big right hand but Pawlik slips the punch.
Mazziotti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pawlik tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mazziotti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pawlik looks to land a left hand but Mazziotti moved out of range nicely.
Pawlik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mazziotti.
Mazziotti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pawlik manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pawlik throws a shot from downtown. Mazziotti moves away and avoids it.
Mazziotti lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pawlik throws a right hand that Mazziotti ducks under and follows up with a left that Mazziotti also avoids with ease.
Mazziotti looks to land a left hand but Pawlik moved out of range nicely.
Pawlik moves away from the strike by Mazziotti.
Pawlik has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mazziotti scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mazziotti scores with a body shot.
Mazziotti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Mazziotti slips under a jab.
Mazziotti throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Pawlik counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pawlik working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Pawlik misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Pawlik trying to control the action but Mazziotti is working from the bottom.
Mazziotti is working to avoid the ground and pound but Pawlik connects with a decent elbow.
Mazziotti is looking to reverse the position.
Pawlik has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Mazziotti wants to try and get back to his feet.
Pawlik is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T3#
Pawlik wants to control the pace but Mazziotti is squirming around nicely.
Pawlik connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #SUB2#
Pawlik working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Pawlik dominating with strikes here.
Mazziotti wants to hold on but Pawlik pushes him away.
Pawlik throws some wild stikes that Mazziotti manages to avoid easily.
Pawlik fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #ROC2#Mazziotti is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Domenico Mazziotti has been cut.
Mazziotti tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Oh Mazziotti is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pawlik working the ground and pound effectively.
Mazziotti working to try and regain half guard. #T4#
Pawlik trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mazziotti wants to get back to his feet.
Pawlik lands a nice shot to the head.
Mazziotti is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pawlik lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Pawlik tries to control but Mazziotti wriggling away.
Pawlik landing strikes from the mount and Mazziotti is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Pawlik dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Domenico Mazziotti's cut.
That's time! Mazziotti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Mazziotti throws a shot from downtown. Pawlik moves away and avoids it.
Pawlik changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pawlik ducks under a wild hook from Mazziotti.
Pawlik feints the counter takedown.
Pawlik misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pawlik thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pawlik lands a head shot.
A big right from Pawlik misses.
Pawlik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mazziotti.
Pawlik bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mazziotti's head backwards.
Mazziotti slips under a jab.
Mazziotti throws a jab when Pawlik was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Pawlik misses the target.
Mazziotti throws a lazy right hand but Pawlik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mazziotti throws a jab but it's blocked by Pawlik.
Mazziotti blocks a jab.
Mazziotti scores with a jab.
Mazziotti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pawlik.
Mazziotti walks into a straight right hand from Pawlik.
Mazziotti throws a hook but Pawlik blocks it.
Pawlik changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mazziotti throws a body punch but Pawlik moves out of range.
Pawlik throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pawlik takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pawlik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mazziotti tries to clinch up but Pawlik circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Mazziotti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pawlik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pawlik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mazziotti was well out of range. Poor timing from Pawlik.
Mazziotti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pawlik.
Mazziotti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pawlik stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mazziotti tries to clinch up.
Mazziotti seems to have got his legs back now.
Mazziotti throws a jab but it's blocked by Pawlik.
Pawlik changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jab, jab by Mazziotti - just one landing.
Mazziotti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pawlik feints the counter takedown.
Pawlik slips a jab from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pawlik looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mazziotti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pawlik was well out of range. Poor timing from Mazziotti.
Pawlik blocks a jab.
Pawlik misses with an uppercut. Mazziotti saw that one coming.
Mazziotti throws a body punch but Pawlik moves out of range.
Mazziotti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Donk. Mazziotti catches Pawlik right on the button with a cross.
Pawlik takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mazziotti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pawlik moves away.
Mazziotti lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pawlik steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mazziotti.
Pawlik takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD2#
Pawlik closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Mazziotti throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Pawlik takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mazziotti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pawlik jabs at Mazziotti's body.
Pawlik gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mazziotti.#T3#
Pawlik throws a right and a left that Mazziotti avoids nicely.
Pawlik slips a straight right by Mazziotti.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mazziotti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pawlik on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mazziotti throws a lazy right hand but Pawlik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pawlik feints the counter takedown.
Mazziotti avoids the body shot from Pawlik.
Mazziotti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mazziotti scores with a jab. Pawlik acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mazziotti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pawlik.
A big right from Mazziotti misses.
Mazziotti misses with a hook.
Pawlik tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mazziotti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pawlik feints the counter takedown.
Pawlik swings widly with a right hand
and Mazziotti counters with a nice uppercut. #T4##CL#
Mazziotti closes the distance and clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dick Pawlik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mazziotti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mazziotti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mazziotti misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti can't find room to land a body shot as Pawlik controls the action.
Pawlik trying to control the position but instead, Mazziotti has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pawlik into the cage.
Pawlik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Mazziotti fails to land.
Pawlik is trying to drag Mazziotti to the mat but Mazziotti just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mazziotti tries to work over Pawlik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Mazziotti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mazziotti scores with a nice strike.
Mazziotti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

And that's the end of the fight!
Domenico Mazziotti showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mazziotti 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 49:46
Judge George Francis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domenico Mazziotti!

Domenico Mazziotti retains his lightweight title!
Domenico Mazziotti 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: SMASH: McQuirre vs Festation     
Date:   Aug 08, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mazziotti throws a jab but it's blocked by Williams.
Williams with a jab.#CL2#
Williams clinches up against the cage.
I was talking to Mazziotti's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mazziotti blocking some punches.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Mazziotti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mazziotti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mazziotti misses with some punches.
Williams misses with the head strike.
Mazziotti blocks an uppercut.
Mazziotti really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mazziotti misses with the head strike. #BC#
Mazziotti manages to break the clinch.
We've been informed that Williams 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.
Mazziotti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Williams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mazziotti has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mazziotti there as he acknowledges the shot.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Mazziotti throws a jab but it's blocked by Williams. #CL2#
Williams has Mazziotti up against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Mazziotti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Williams. #BC#
Mazziotti breaks the clinch. #T1#
Nice straight punches there by Williams. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Williams.#CL2#
Williams closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Mazziotti manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Williams has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mazziotti is looking to break free of the clinch but Williams has double underhooks.
Mazziotti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Williams creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Williams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mazziotti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Williams.
Williams working aggressively here.
A short left from Williams. #BC#
Mazziotti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big right from Mazziotti misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mazziotti moves away from the strike by Williams.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
Mazziotti takes one on the button.
Mazziotti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Williams rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mazziotti counters with a nice uppercut.
Domenico Mazziotti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Williams shoots in and bounces Mazziotti off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T2#
Williams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mazziotti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Williams's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mazziotti wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment.
Williams is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mazziotti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Williams looking to pass the guard.
Williams working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Williams content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Williams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mazziotti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Williams's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mazziotti keeping full guard, as Williams tries to pass.
Williams trying to control but Mazziotti is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Mazziotti ducks down to avoid it.
Mazziotti throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams slips a jab from Mazziotti.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Williams misses with a straight right.
A punch lands to the side of Mazziotti 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mazziotti slips under a jab from Williams.
Mazziotti slips a straight right by Williams.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Mazziotti moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Williams misses with a low kick as Mazziotti jumps back.
Mazziotti throws out a loose jab but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams lands a glancing blow to the side of Mazziotti's head.
Williams throws a poor cross that misses
and Mazziotti counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Robin Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mazziotti tries to bum rush Williams with a series of wild strikes but Williams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Williams looks to clinch
and Mazziotti counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mazziotti moves away from the strike by Williams.
Williams has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#It looks like Robin Williams has been cut.
Nice body punch from Williams.
Mazziotti misses with a wild body shot.
Mazziotti takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jab from Williams.
Williams rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mazziotti throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mazziotti manages to avoid it.
Donk. Williams catches Mazziotti right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robin Williams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robin Williams's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Mazziotti missing with a left hand there. Williams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Williams misses with an uppercut
and Mazziotti counters with a nice body shot.
Williams throws the left hand but Mazziotti avoids the punch easily.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mazziotti takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mazziotti scores with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mazziotti. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mazziotti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Williams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mazziotti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mazziotti throws a jab but it's blocked by Williams.
Williams bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Williams slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Williams.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Williams doesn't manage to clinch there - Mazziotti circles away.
Williams misses with a left hand
and Mazziotti counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mazziotti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Mazziotti's shoulder, as Mazziotti tries to avoid the shot.
Williams misses with a hook. Mazziotti ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Williams fails in his attempt to clinch.
Williams connects with a nice looking jab.
Some wild striking there from Williams.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Mazziotti appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mazziotti jabs Williams to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mazziotti on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mazziotti moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mazziotti throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Robin Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mazziotti throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Williams on the side of the head.
Williams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Williams looks to move away, Mazziotti throws a big counter combo but Williams just gets out of the way.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Mazziotti moved out of range nicely.
Williams misses with a hook.
Williams scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Williams rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mazziotti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mazziotti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Williams thuds his right hand into Mazziotti's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mazziotti's hands.
Mazziotti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mazziotti. #CL2#
Williams has managed to clinch.
Williams misses with some punches.
Williams throws a punch but it's blocked by Mazziotti.
Williams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Williams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Mazziotti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mazziotti backwards.
Williams lands an uppercut.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Mazziotti breaks the clinch.
Mazziotti misses the jab.
Williams smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3#
Williams lands with a nice body punch.
Williams sizes up Mazziotti with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mazziotti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A clash of legs there as Mazziotti blocks the low kick.
Mazziotti with a jab.
Williams lands a jab to Mazziotti's midsection.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Mazziotti slips the punch.
Williams takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mazziotti.
Williams scores with a sloppy right hand. Mazziotti should have avoided that one.
Mazziotti scores with a jab to the head. #ROC#Williams is rocked!
Williams drops his hands momentarily. Mazziotti doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Williams staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Williams doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Domenico Mazziotti!
Domenico Mazziotti retains his lightweight title!
In his post fight interview, Domenico Mazziotti started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: SMASH: Lacplesis vs White     
Date:   Jul 04, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urameshi throws a hook but Mazziotti avoids it easily.
Mazziotti misses with a wild body shot.
Mazziotti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Urameshi.
Domenico Mazziotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Mazziotti swings for the body but Urameshi moves out of range.
Mazziotti scores with a hook to the body. Urameshi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mazziotti has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Urameshi is landing a low percentage of strikes.
The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Urameshi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch™ in the buildup to the fight.
Mazziotti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut. Urameshi saw that one coming.
Mazziotti scores with a jab.
Mazziotti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut.
Mazziotti is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mazziotti cracks Urameshi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mazziotti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Urameshi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Urameshi throws a big shot that misses.
Urameshi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Urameshi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urameshi misses with a wild combination.
Mazziotti lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Mazziotti thuds a left hand into Urameshi's body.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Mazziotti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Urameshi.
Urameshi misses with a wild body shot.
Mazziotti slips a jab from Urameshi.
Mazziotti just misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Urameshi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Urameshi moves out of range of the strikes.
Mazziotti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Urameshi misses with a straight left.
Mazziotti now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mazziotti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mazziotti throws a body punch but Urameshi moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Mazziotti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab by Mazziotti.
Mazziotti is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T2#
Mazziotti throws a hook but Urameshi avoids it easily.
It looked like Urameshi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mazziotti looks to score with a jab to the body but Urameshi is just out of range.
Mazziotti misses with a combination
and Urameshi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook 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!
Mazziotti missing with a left hand there. Urameshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mazziotti misses with a looping left.
Mazziotti missing with a left hand there. Urameshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mazziotti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urameshi.
Mazziotti moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Urameshi is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Mazziotti's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Mazziotti misses with a hook
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mazziotti throws a looping overhand right but Urameshi ducks down to avoid it.
Urameshi looks to throw the jab but Mazziotti is out of range.
Urameshi lands a jab to the head.
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
Mazziotti with a hook.
Mazziotti lands with a nice body punch.
Urameshi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mazziotti.
A little jabbing left from Mazziotti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mazziotti scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Urameshi.
Mazziotti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circling - Mazziotti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mazziotti throws a body punch but Urameshi moves out of range.
Urameshi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Urameshi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mazziotti.
Mazziotti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urameshi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mazziotti throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab.
Mazziotti swings widly with a right hand
and Urameshi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mazziotti moves out of range of the strikes.
Mazziotti throws a lazy right hand but Urameshi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut. Mazziotti saw that one coming.
Mazziotti throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab.
Urameshi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mazziotti.
Urameshi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Urameshi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mazziotti lands a really nice looking cross but Urameshi seems unphased.
Mazziotti takes a swing at Urameshi's ribcage but misses.
Urameshi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mazziotti is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Urameshi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Urameshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mazziotti. #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!
Urameshi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mazziotti.
Mazziotti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mazziotti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Urameshi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Urameshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Urameshi throws a hook to the side of Mazziotti's head but Mazziotti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A cross from Mazziotti lands.
Mazziotti scores with a nice head shot.
Mazziotti lands a jab to Urameshi's midsection.
Mazziotti moves out of range as Urameshi strikes.
Urameshi defending well as Mazziotti loads up on a big left hand.
Mazziotti throws an off balance right hand
and Mazziotti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mazziotti manages to avoid it.
Mazziotti is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Urameshi with a body shot.
Mazziotti throws an off balance right hand
letting Urameshi counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urameshi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Urameshi dips to his left and cracks Mazziotti with an uppercut!
Mazziotti takes one to the chin there.
Urameshi lunges at Mazziotti with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mazziotti's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Domenico Mazziotti will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Urameshi tries to bum rush Mazziotti with a series of wild strikes but Mazziotti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mazziotti throws a nice looking combination but Urameshi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Urameshi defending well as Mazziotti loads up on a big left hand.
Mazziotti walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Urameshi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mazziotti misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab.
Urameshi throws a looping overhand right but Mazziotti ducks down to avoid it.
Mazziotti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Urameshi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mazziotti connects with a good right hand that stumbles Urameshi. Urameshi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mazziotti ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Nice uppercut lands for Mazziotti. That snapped Urameshi's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Urameshi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut. Urameshi saw that one coming.
Urameshi misses with a wild body shot.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urameshi misses the jab.
Mazziotti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Mazziotti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mazziotti loads up on a big right hand but Urameshi slips the punch.
Mazziotti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mazziotti throws a jab but it's blocked by Urameshi.
Mazziotti throws a right hand that misses
and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti needs to keep his hands up - Urameshi had a free shot at his head there.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut. Mazziotti saw that one coming.
Urameshi sets himself, and Mazziotti steps forward looking for the clinch! Urameshi avoids it this time.
Urameshi scores with a jab to the head.
Urameshi throws a jab when Mazziotti was well out of range.
Mazziotti is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mazziotti lands with a right hand.
Mazziotti ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Mazziotti takes a swing at Urameshi's ribcage but misses.
A punch lands to the side of Urameshi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mazziotti slips a jab from Urameshi.#T2#
Urameshi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mazziotti looks to land a right hand but Urameshi moved out of range.
Mazziotti just misses with a punch to the body.
Mazziotti defending well as Urameshi loads up on a big left hand.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Mazziotti moves out of range.
Urameshi defending well as Mazziotti loads up on a big left hand.
Mazziotti misses with a hook
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut.
Mazziotti scores with a nice strike.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti misses with a lunging right hand
and Urameshi counters with a right hand to the body.
A jab lands there for Mazziotti.
Urameshi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Urameshi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mazziotti misses the body punch
and Urameshi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mazziotti takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mazziotti staying out of range there.
Mazziotti just misses with a punch to the body.
Mazziotti is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3#
Nice body punch from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti tests Urameshi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mazziotti misses with a looping left.
Urameshi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mazziotti needs to keep his hands up - Urameshi had a free shot at his head there.
Jab, jab by Mazziotti - just one landing.
Mazziotti lands a head shot.
Mazziotti blocks a jab.
Urameshi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Domenico Mazziotti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mazziotti misses with a hook
and Urameshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mazziotti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazziotti slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Urameshi lands with a straight right. Mazziotti didn't see that one coming.
Mazziotti connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mazziotti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urameshi.
Mazziotti misses with a right hand
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Mazziotti scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mazziotti scores with a punch to the head.
Mazziotti slips under a jab.
Mazziotti looks to score with a jab to the body but Urameshi is just out of range.
Mazziotti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Urameshi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mazziotti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mazziotti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Urameshi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mazziotti thinking.
Mazziotti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Urameshi throws out the jab.
Mazziotti ducks right into an uppercut from Urameshi.
Urameshi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The fighters circling - Mazziotti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mazziotti bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Urameshi walks into a left hand.
Urameshi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mazziotti.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mazziotti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Urameshi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mazziotti keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Urameshi throws a hook but Mazziotti blocks it.
Urameshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Domenico Mazziotti will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Mazziotti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urameshi manages to avoid it.
Mazziotti throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Urameshi counter with a right hand.
Mazziotti ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Mazziotti just misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi misses with a hook.
Mazziotti scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jab from Urameshi.
Urameshi takes a swing at Mazziotti's ribcage but misses.
Urameshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mazziotti was well out of range. Poor timing from Urameshi.
Mazziotti works over Urameshi's head and body with a nice combination.
Mazziotti connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mazziotti misses with a right hand
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left lands for Mazziotti.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Mazziotti is just out of range.
Mazziotti looks to score with a jab to the body but Urameshi is just out of range.
Mazziotti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Urameshi defending well as Mazziotti loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Mazziotti cracks Urameshi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mazziotti throws a body punch but Urameshi moves out of range.
Urameshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mazziotti connects with a right hand. Urameshi shakes it off.
A shot to the liver by Urameshi. Beautiful body shot.
Mazziotti misses with a body punch
and Mazziotti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mazziotti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Urameshi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mazziotti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
Mazziotti takes a swing at Urameshi's ribcage but misses.
Urameshi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Urameshi throws an overhand right that lands on Mazziotti's shoulder, as Mazziotti tries to avoid the shot.
Mazziotti just misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi needs to keep his hands up - Mazziotti had a free shot at his head there.
Mazziotti misses with a straight left.
Urameshi loads up on a big right hand but Mazziotti slips the punch.
Urameshi misses with a lunging right hand
and Mazziotti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urameshi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mazziotti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Urameshi takes one to the chin there.
Mazziotti misses with a wild body shot.
Urameshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Urameshi misses.
Mazziotti feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Urameshis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Urameshi misses with an uppercut.
Urameshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Mazziotti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Urameshi walks into a jab.
Mazziotti looks to score with a jab to the body but Urameshi is just out of range.
Urameshi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mazziotti throws out the jab.
Urameshi is looking to counter punch.
A big left from Mazziotti misses.
Urameshi is looking to counter punch.
Urameshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mazziotti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Urameshi slips under a jab from Mazziotti.#T3#
Mazziotti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Urameshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mazziotti missing with a left hand there. Urameshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Urameshi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mazziotti has time to react.
Mazziotti throws a right hand that misses
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
Mazziotti cracks Urameshi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A swing and a miss from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti misses with a hook
and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mazziotti throws a jab when Urameshi was well out of range.
Urameshi throwing a counter right hand but Mazziotti manages to avoid it.
Mazziotti avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mazziotti ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Urameshi walks into a jab.
Mazziotti throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Urameshi counter with 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!
Urameshi misses with a straight right.
Mazziotti moves out of range as Urameshi strikes.#T4#
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mazziotti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Urameshi.
Mazziotti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Urameshi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Urameshi throws a lazy right hand but Mazziotti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mazziotti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab.
Mazziotti misses with a right hand
and Urameshi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Urameshi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mazziotti at a distance.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Mazziotti.
Urameshi staying out of range there.
Urameshi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Urameshi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mazziotti defending well as Urameshi loads up on a big left hand.
Mazziotti throws a nice looking combination but Urameshi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Urameshi scores with a jab to the body.
Mazziotti 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.

Domenico Mazziotti really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Mazziotti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Urameshi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mazziotti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Urameshi.
Urameshi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mazziotti under the eye.
Urameshi throws a lazy right hand but Mazziotti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mazziotti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urameshi.
Mazziotti scores with a jab to the jaw.
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Urameshi misses the target.
Mazziotti throws a nice looking combination but Urameshi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi misses with a hook.
Urameshi slips under a jab from Mazziotti.
Urameshi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mazziotti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mazziotti throws out a counter right but Urameshi avoids it with no problem.
Urameshi defending well as Mazziotti loads up on a big left hand.
Mazziotti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Urameshi jabs Mazziotti to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut
and Urameshi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mazziotti thinking.
Mazziotti misses with a hook. Urameshi ducked under it nicely.
Mazziotti slips under a jab.
Mazziotti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Urameshi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mazziotti swings widly with a right hand
and Urameshi counters with a right hand to the body.
Mazziotti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
Urameshi walks into a left hand.
Urameshi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mazziotti.
Mazziotti misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Urameshi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mazziotti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the body from Mazziotti misses
and Mazziotti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urameshi throws a hook to the side of Mazziotti's head but Mazziotti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Urameshi lands a slapping body shot.
Urameshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Mazziotti throws a shot from downtown. Urameshi moves away and avoids it.
Mazziotti throws a left and a right that both miss
and Urameshi counters with a nice body shot.
Mazziotti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Urameshi throws a hook but Mazziotti avoids it easily.
Mazziotti throws a nice looking combination but Urameshi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mazziotti just misses with a punch to the body.
Mazziotti slips a jab from Urameshi.
Mazziotti throws the left hand but Urameshi avoids the punch easily.
Urameshi throws out a loose jab but Mazziotti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mazziotti connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Urameshi momentarily.
Mazziotti takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mazziotti scores with a hook.
Mazziotti misses the jab.
It looked like Urameshi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slow jab from Urameshi misses its intended target.
Mazziotti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mazziotti throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Mazziotti misses with a left hand
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Urameshi swings for the body but Mazziotti moves out of range.
Urameshi lands with a good body shot.
Mazziotti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Urameshi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Urameshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urameshi throws a lazy right hand but Mazziotti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mazziotti misses the jab.
Urameshi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Urameshi missing with a left hand there. Mazziotti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mazziotti lands a jab to the nose.
Mazziotti throws a poor cross that misses
and Urameshi counters with a nice body shot.
Mazziotti works Urameshi's body with a nice hook.
Urameshi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mazziotti throws a lazy right hand but Urameshi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mazziotti cracks Urameshi with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazziotti throws a right hand that misses
and Mazziotti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Mazziotti connects with a good right hand that stumbles Urameshi. Urameshi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mazziotti throws a body punch but Urameshi moves out of range.
Mazziotti catches Urameshi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mazziotti swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Urameshi throws an overhand right that lands on Mazziotti's shoulder, as Mazziotti tries to avoid the shot.
Mazziotti swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Urameshi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mazziotti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Mazziotti is just out of range.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Mazziotti is just out of range.
Mazziotti cracks Urameshi with an open hand slap.
Urameshi loads up on a big right hand but Mazziotti slips the punch.
Urameshi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mazziotti clobbers Urameshi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Urameshi misses.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab.
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 Yusuke Urameshi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Mazziotti.
It looked like Urameshi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mazziotti scores with a jab.
Urameshi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mazziotti darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mazziotti looks to throw the jab but Urameshi is out of range.
Urameshi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mazziotti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Urameshi counters with a left and a right that stings Mazziotti.
Urameshi misses with a wild body shot.
Mazziotti misses the shot to the body.
Urameshi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Urameshi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Urameshi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mazziotti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mazziotti throws a hook to the side of Urameshi's head but Urameshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mazziotti throws an overhand right that lands on Urameshi's shoulder, as Urameshi tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Urameshi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Urameshi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mazziotti fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Urameshi on the side of the head.#T1#
Mazziotti misses with a hook.
Mazziotti throws out a loose jab but Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Urameshi throwing a counter right hand but Mazziotti manages to avoid it.
Urameshi blocks a jab.
Mazziotti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urameshi.
Mazziotti throws a poor cross that misses
and Urameshi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Urameshi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mazziotti lunges at Urameshi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Urameshi's hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Urameshi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mazziotti dodges the punch combination from Urameshi.
Urameshi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Mazziotti is just out of range.
Urameshi missing with a left hand there. Mazziotti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A shot to the liver by Mazziotti. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
The crowd cheers as Mazziotti lands an impressive looking overhand right. Urameshi doesn't seem phased though.
A big left from Mazziotti misses.
A little feinted left hand from Urameshi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mazziotti misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
Mazziotti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti lands a jab to the nose.
Mazziotti throws a looping overhand right but Urameshi ducks down to avoid it.
Urameshi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mazziotti digs a good hook to Urameshi's body.
Mazziotti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Urameshi counters with a left to the body.
Urameshi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mazziotti is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Urameshi with a body shot.
Urameshi lands with a good body shot.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Mazziotti is just out of range.
Urameshi misses with a right hand
and Mazziotti counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Urameshi misses with a straight right.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Mazziotti.
Jab from Urameshi.
Urameshi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mazziotti's hands.
Urameshi moves away from the strike by Mazziotti.
Mazziotti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mazziotti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yusuke Urameshi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mazziotti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mazziotti lands a jab to the nose.
Mazziotti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urameshi.
Mazziotti jabs Urameshi right on the nose. Urameshi blinks but takes it well.
Urameshi slips a straight right by Mazziotti.
Urameshi blocks a jab.
Urameshi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mazziotti bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Urameshi's head.
Urameshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Urameshi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mazziotti.
Urameshi jabs Mazziotti to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urameshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urameshi moves out of range of the strikes.
Mazziotti with a hook.
Urameshi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mazziotti moves away.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Mazziotti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mazziotti slips a straight right by Urameshi.
Urameshi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mazziotti's head backwards.
Urameshi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mazziotti connects with the punch.
Urameshi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mazziotti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urameshi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mazziotti connects with a right hand. Urameshi shakes it off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Domenico Mazziotti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mazziotti 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domenico Mazziotti!

Domenico Mazziotti is the new lightweight champion!
Domenico Mazziotti bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Yusuke Urameshi was interviewed post fight and said 'You shouldn't talk, it makes you sound stupid'.

 

Event: SMASH: Orsini vs Marciano     
Date:   Jun 20, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut
and Flanagan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mazziotti lands with a right hand.
Mazziotti misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Flanagan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Flanagan.
Mazziotti prevents the takedown attempt.
Mazziotti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mazziotti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Flanagan backwards.
Mazziotti has a couple of punches blocked by Flanagan.
Flanagan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mazziotti misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flanagan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mazziotti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Flanagan blocks an uppercut.
Mazziotti lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mazziotti misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Mazziotti misses with the head strike.
Mazziotti has a couple of punches blocked by Flanagan.
Mazziotti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Mazziotti fails to land.
Mazziotti misses with some punches.
Mazziotti misses with the head strike.
Mazziotti throws a punch but it's blocked by Flanagan.
Mazziotti blocks a body shot from Flanagan.
Flanagan prevents Mazziotti from breaking the clinch.
Mazziotti working aggressively here.
Mazziotti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mazziotti misses with a punch to the body.
Mazziotti lands with a right to the head.
Mazziotti has a couple of punches blocked by Flanagan.
Mazziotti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Mazziotti tries to work over Flanagan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mazziotti pushes Flanagan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mazziotti tries to throw a body punch but Flanagan avoids it by throwing Mazziotti back against the cage.
Flanagan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mazziotti is defending well.
Mazziotti lands an uppercut.
Mazziotti throws a head punch that misses.
Mazziotti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Flanagan.
Mazziotti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Flanagan.
Mazziotti works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mazziotti throws a punch but it's blocked by Flanagan.
A head punch on the inside from Flanagan fails to land.
A short uppercut from Mazziotti. #T3#
Mazziotti misses with the head strike.
Mazziotti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mazziotti lands a hook to the side of the head.
Flanagan blocking some punches.
Mazziotti scores with a shot to the side of Flanagan's head.
Mazziotti swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Mazziotti manages to break the clinch.
Flanagan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mazziotti.
Flanagan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut
and Flanagan counters with a left to the body.
Mazziotti looks to score with a jab to the body but Flanagan is just out of range.
Mazziotti misses with a lunging right hand
and Flanagan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mazziotti thinking.
Mazziotti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4#
Mazziotti scores with a nice right hand.
Mazziotti misses with a jab to the body
and Flanagan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mazziotti throws a poor cross that misses
and Flanagan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mazziotti connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Flanagan staying out of range there.
Flanagan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mazziotti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mazziotti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Flanagan moves away.
Jab from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mazziotti lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT2#It looks like Walter Flanagan has been cut.
Mazziotti misses with a jab to the body
and Mazziotti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Domenico Mazziotti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Walter Flanagan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Mazziotti misses with a straight left.
Mazziotti fails to land with a series of punches.
Mazziotti misses with a shot to the body
and Flanagan counters with a straight right hand.
Flanagan drops his hands momentarily and Mazziotti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mazziotti throws a sloppy body shot
letting Flanagan counter with a right hand.
Flanagan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mazziotti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Flanagan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazziotti misses with a hook
and Flanagan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Domenico Mazziotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flanagan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Flanagan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mazziotti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Flanagan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mazziotti missing with a left hand there. Flanagan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Flanagan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Mazziotti with a hook.
Mazziotti throws a lazy uppercut
and Mazziotti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mazziotti looks to score with a jab to the body but Flanagan is just out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Flanagan misses its target.
Mazziotti works Flanagan's body with a nice hook.
Mazziotti misses with a two punch combination.
Mazziotti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Flanagan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Flanagan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mazziotti looks to land a left hand but Flanagan moved out of range nicely.
Domenico Mazziotti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mazziotti throws out a loose jab but Flanagan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mazziotti throws a lazy uppercut
and Flanagan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Mazziotti misses with a hook.
Mazziotti throws a looping overhand right but Flanagan ducks down to avoid it.
Mazziotti throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Flanagan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mazziotti is looking to improve his position.
Mazziotti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mazziotti is not content to let Flanagan control the position.#ES2#
Mazziotti manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Mazziotti misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Flanagan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Flanagan. #T3#
Mazziotti bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Flanagan's guard. #REVB#
Flanagan is adopting a defensive guard.
Mazziotti slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Flanagan looking for a sweep. Not yet Flanagan, not yet.
Mazziotti wants to control from the top but Flanagan keeps moving.
Mazziotti passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T4#
Flanagan struggling a bit here.#SU2#
Mazziotti decides to stand back up. Mazziotti steps back and let's Flanagan get back to his feet.
Mazziotti scores with a jab to the jaw.
Flanagan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mazziotti.
Flanagan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Flanagan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mazziotti throws a right hand that misses
and Flanagan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mazziotti thinking.
Mazziotti swings for the body but Flanagan moves out of range.
Flanagan is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Domenico Mazziotti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Walter Flanagan'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Mazziotti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mazziotti jabs Flanagan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mazziotti misses with a body punch
and Mazziotti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Mazziotti.
A counter left hand to the body from Flanagan misses its target.
Mazziotti misses with a wild body shot.
Mazziotti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Flanagan counters with a nice body shot.
Jab by Mazziotti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazziotti throws a poor cross that misses
and Flanagan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut
and Flanagan counters with a left to the body.
Mazziotti just misses with a punch to the body.
Mazziotti misses with a shot to the body
and Flanagan counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Mazziotti connects with a crisp jab.
Mazziotti misses with a left hand
and Flanagan counters with a nice body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mazziotti. Flanagan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mazziotti throws a big shot that misses.
Flanagan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mazziotti throws a lazy right hand but Flanagan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Flanagan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mazziotti throws a jab but it's blocked by Flanagan.
Mazziotti lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice shot by Mazziotti.
Flanagan slips under a jab.
Mazziotti throws the left hand but Flanagan avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Mazziotti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mazziotti misses with a body punch #CL#
and Flanagan moves into the clinch.
Mazziotti working aggressively here.
Flanagan blocking some punches.
Flanagan blocks an uppercut.
Mazziotti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Flanagan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mazziotti throws a punch but it's blocked by Flanagan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mazziotti throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mazziotti.
Mazziotti pushes Flanagan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Flanagan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mazziotti or not. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mazziotti.
Mazziotti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Flanagan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mazziotti lands with a light punch inside.
Mazziotti swings wildly with an uppercut but Flanagan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mazziotti.
A short uppercut from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Domenico Mazziotti seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mazziotti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Flanagan backwards.
Flanagan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Flanagan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mazziotti backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mazziotti.#T4#
Mazziotti misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mazziotti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mazziotti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mazziotti scores with a shot to the side of Flanagan's head.
Mazziotti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Walter Flanagan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mazziotti is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Flanagan misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti misses with some punches.
Mazziotti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mazziotti is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Flanagan has a couple of punches blocked by Mazziotti.
Flanagan misses with a punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Domenico Mazziotti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mazziotti 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domenico Mazziotti!

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

 

Event: UnderGround FC 120     
Date:   May 09, 2020
#R1#
Mazziotti misses the shot to the body.
Baker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death Valley Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Mazziotti misses with a double jab.
Baker wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mazziotti getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2#
It looks like Jonny Baker has been cut.
Mazziotti throws a right and a left that Baker avoids nicely.
Mazziotti throws a body shot but no joy.
Baker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baker is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mazziotti.
Baker tries to clinch but Mazziotti moves out of range.
Mazziotti scores with a decent looking hook.
Mazziotti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baker is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mazziotti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mazziotti throws a series of punches but Baker moves out of range.
Mazziotti 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.
Mazziotti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mazziotti lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Baker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mazziotti connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Baker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A quick step to the side and Baker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti scores with a punch to the head.#ROC2#
Baker is rocked!
Mazziotti lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Oh Baker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Baker moves out of range as Mazziotti strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Mazziotti misses the target.
Baker seems to have got his legs back now.
Mazziotti misses with a looping left.
Mazziotti misses with a body shot.
Baker staying out of range there.
Baker takes a swing at Mazziotti's ribcage but misses.
Baker staying out of range there.
A quick step to the side and Baker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Mazziotti loads up on a big right hand but Baker slips the punch.
Baker moves out of range as Mazziotti strikes.
Mazziotti misses with a wild body shot.
Baker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mazziotti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baker staying out of range there.
Baker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mazziotti swings for the body but Baker moves out of range.
Mazziotti scores with a nice strike.
Domenico Mazziotti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baker takes a swing at Mazziotti's ribcage but misses.
Mazziotti misses the shot to the body.
Baker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mazziotti finds it's way round the side to connect with Baker's head.
Baker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Domenico Mazziotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Mazziotti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baker circles away quickly and effectively.
Mazziotti misses with a straight left.
Baker quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Baker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Baker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baker feinted with a counter takedown.
Baker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut.
Baker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Baker slips a straight right by Mazziotti.
Baker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut.
Mazziotti misses with a double jab.
Mazziotti jabs Baker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Baker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mazziotti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baker.#T4#
Baker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT2#
Jonny Baker's cut is getting worse.
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!
Mazziotti connects with a single shot there.
Mazziotti drops Baker with a big left hand! Baker is injured, injured bad! Mazziotti jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Domenico Mazziotti!
Domenico Mazziotti 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: UnderGround FC 117     
Date:   Apr 25, 2020
#R1#
Mazziotti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Mazziotti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Mazziotti is looking to chop away at Knox's legs.
Mazziotti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Domenico Mazziotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Knox drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mazziotti takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Mazziotti slips the punch.
Knox throws a body punch but Mazziotti moves out of range.
Knox jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mazziotti manages to avoid it.
Mazziotti throws a solid leg kick but Knox takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mazziotti.
A little feinted left hand from Knox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazziotti connects with the punch.
Mazziotti lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Knox at a distance.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Mazziotti is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Knox throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Mazziotti holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mazziotti tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
Mazziotti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Mazziotti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow.
Mazziotti misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Knox has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mazziotti uses from the top position.
Knox seems keen to control Mazziotti's posture.
Knox's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mazziotti stays in close to Knox's body and controls the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mazziotti is fighting to break Knox's control of his arms but Knox is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd cheers as Knox lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mazziotti doesn't seem phased though.
Knox takes a swing at Mazziotti's ribcage but misses.
Mazziotti misses with a body shot.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mazziotti. #T3#
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Mazziotti.
Knox looks to land a combination. Mazziotti sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Knox blocks a low kick nicely.
Knox was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mazziotti thows a leg kick but Knox checks it
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knox throws the left hand but Mazziotti avoids the punch easily.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox lands a body shot.
Knox staying out of range there.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mazziotti moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Knox.
Knox cracks a nice hook into Mazziotti's ribs.
Mazziotti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mazziotti throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knox swings and misses with a hook 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!
Mazziotti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mazziotti lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T4#
Mazziotti throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mazziotti connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mazziotti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Mazziotti cracks a nice hook into Knox's ribs.
Knox moves out of range as Mazziotti strikes.
Knox connects with a body shot that sends Mazziotti's belly button to the back.
Knox throws the left hand but Mazziotti avoids the punch easily.
Mazziotti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mazziotti fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Knox jabs Mazziotti right on the nose. Mazziotti blinks but takes it well.
Mazziotti throws the left hand but Knox avoids the punch easily.
Knox went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Knox takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
No joy there for Knox, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mazziotti has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Aramis Knox will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Knox on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab from Mazziotti misses.
Knox swings widly with a right hand
and Mazziotti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mazziotti throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox moves out of range as Mazziotti strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mazziotti.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Mazziotti misses with a straight left.
Mazziotti throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mazziotti cracks a nice hook into Knox's ribs.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mazziotti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti slips a jab from Knox.
Mazziotti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mazziotti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Knox 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.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mazziotti.
It seemed like Mazziotti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mazziotti attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1#
Mazziotti lands with a straight right. Knox didn't see that one coming.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Mazziotti throws a chopping leg kick but Knox manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mazziotti lands an overhand right.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mazziotti.
Mazziotti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mazziotti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Mazziotti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Knox throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mazziotti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mazziotti throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mazziotti loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
Domenico Mazziotti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knox jabs at Mazziotti's body.
Mazziotti looks to clinch
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knox takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mazziottis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Knox gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mazziotti ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mazziotti. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mazziotti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mazziotti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mazziotti throws out the jab.
Mazziotti throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
Knox swings for the body but Mazziotti moves out of range.
Mazziotti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Knox misses.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mazziotti avoids the body shot from Knox. #T3#
Knox misses the jab.
Knox misses with a series of wild punches.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mazziotti moves away.
Mazziotti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Knox throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mazziotti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox slips under a jab from Mazziotti.
Knox takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Knox avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice jab there from Mazziotti.
A jab from Knox misses.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mazziotti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Mazziotti looks to land a body kick but Knox moved away.
Mazziotti digs a good hook to Knox's body. #T4#
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Mazziotti misses.
Mazziotti throws a right and a left that Knox avoids nicely.
Mazziotti dodges the punch combination from Knox.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazziotti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mazziotti looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Mazziotti cracks Knox with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Knox misses with an uppercut.
Knox slips a jab and a cross from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti misses the shot to the body.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mazziotti moves away.
Mazziotti lands a nice hook to Knox's body. Knox takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Knox comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Mazziotti. Beautiful body shot.
Nice defenses there by Knox.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Domenico Mazziotti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mazziotti lands a nice hook to Knox's body. Knox takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Knox connects with the punch.
Mazziotti looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mazziotti misses with a hook
and Mazziotti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knox walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mazziotti tries to clinch but Knox moves out of range.
Knox blocks a jab.
Mazziotti punishes Knox's body with a nice straight punch.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mazziotti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mazziotti lands a nice shot to the body.
Mazziotti throws a sloppy body shot
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knox slips under a jab from Mazziotti.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mazziotti misses with a straight left.
Mazziotti misses with a hook.
Mazziotti connects with a nice looking jab. #T1#
Mazziotti blocks a jab.
Knox lands a nice looking body shot.
Mazziotti thumps Knox with a low kick.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Knox connects with a right hand. Mazziotti shakes it off.
Knox defending well as Mazziotti loads up on a big left hand.
Knox throws a hook but Mazziotti blocks it.
Mazziotti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knox looks to land a left hand but Mazziotti moved out of range nicely.
Knox throws a hook but Mazziotti blocks it.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Mazziotti misses.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti misses with a low kick.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knox avoids the body shot from Mazziotti. #T2#
A big right from Mazziotti misses.
Mazziotti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox throws a body punch but Mazziotti moves out of range.
Mazziotti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mazziotti misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
Knox scores with a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mazziotti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mazziotti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knox swings for the body but Mazziotti moves out of range.
Knox avoids the body shot from Mazziotti.
It looked like Knox was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mazziotti moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Mazziotti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mazziotti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Knox was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mazziotti.#T3#
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mazziotti.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mazziotti.
Knox lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mazziotti was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Mazziotti misses with a body shot.
Knox misses with a looping right.
Mazziotti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Mazziotti takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Knox slips under a jab.
Mazziotti connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mazziotti cracks Knox with an open hand slap.
Mazziotti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mazziotti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
A slow jab from Mazziotti misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
Mazziotti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.#T4#
Mazziotti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Mazziotti is just out of range.
Knox is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Knox misses with a series of wild punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Mazziotti. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Mazziotti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mazziotti.
Knox takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mazziotti takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mazziotti attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Knox slips a straight right by Mazziotti.
Knox swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Knox!
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

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 Aramis Knox.
I think Knox 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Aramis Knox!

An out of breath Aramis Knox thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: UnderGround FC 108     
Date:   Mar 28, 2020
#R1#
Jukola throws a hook but Mazziotti avoids it easily.
Mazziotti blocks a leg kick.
Jukola needs to keep his hands up - Mazziotti had a free shot at his head there.
Jukola connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jukola swings widly with a right hand
and Mazziotti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jukola tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mazziotti sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jukola somewhat.
Mazziotti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jukola.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazziotti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jukola.
Donk. Jukola catches Mazziotti right on the button with a cross.
Jukola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jukola takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Jukola throws a body punch but Mazziotti moves out of range.
Jukola shoots for a double leg takedown but Mazziotti sprawls well. He's pushed Jukola's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Mazziotti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Jukola throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mazziotti tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jukola is in Mazziotti's guard.
Jukola wants to control from the top but Mazziotti keeps moving.
Mazziotti really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jukola accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jukola sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mazziotti pulls Jukola in to control the position.
Jukola trying to control the position from guard on top but Mazziotti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jukola working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mazziotti controls Jukola momentarily but Jukola frees himself.
Mazziotti pulls Jukola in to control the position.
Mazziotti's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Mazziotti controls Jukola momentarily but Jukola frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Mazziotti controlling Jukola's posture.
Jukola looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mazziotti is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jukola lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mazziotti avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jukola trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mazziotti is trying to keep Jukola in close.
Mazziotti wants to sweep but no luck.
Jukola postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mazziotti will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mazziotti keeping moving, preventing Jukola from controlling successfully. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jukola accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jukola trying to control but Mazziotti is working from the bottom.
Mazziotti seems keen to control Jukola's posture.
Jukola content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jukola missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jukola wants to pass the guard but Mazziotti is keeping the position.
Jukola trying to control but Mazziotti is working from the bottom.
Jukola in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jukola content to stall in guard here.
Mazziotti has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Donk. Mazziotti catches Jukola right on the button with a cross.
Jukola lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mazziotti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mazziotti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jukola.
Jukola fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eero Jukola dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Jukola throws a hook to the side of Mazziotti's head but Mazziotti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mazziotti is looking to counter punch.
Jukola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mazziotti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mazziotti is looking to counter punch.
Jukola walks into a stiff left hand from Mazziotti.
Jukola lands a head shot.
Jukola lands a slapping body shot.
Jukola tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mazziotti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jukola swings for the body but Mazziotti moves out of range.
Mazziotti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Jukola gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jukola working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Mazziotti breaks from the clinch.
Eero Jukola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mazziotti swats away the attempt to clinch by Jukola.
Jukola turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Eero Jukola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Jukola moves to clinch but Mazziotti breaks away
letting Mazziotti counter with a right hand.
A big right from Jukola misses.
Jukola tries to move into range but Mazziotti moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mazziotti drops his hands momentarily and Jukola takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mazziotti swings for the body but Jukola moves out of range.
Mazziotti jabs at Jukola's body.
Mazziotti misses with a two punch combination.
Mazziotti defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jukola.
Jukola fails to land the takedown.#T2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jukola is defended easily by Mazziotti.
Domenico Mazziotti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eero Jukola.
Jukola swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jukola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mazziotti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mazziotti takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jukola takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut. Jukola saw that one coming.
Mazziotti is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jukola misses with a hook
and Mazziotti counters with a nice uppercut.
Jukola bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mazziotti's head.
Mazziotti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jukola.#T3#
Mazziotti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mazziotti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jukola.
Mazziotti throws a body punch but Jukola moves out of range.
Jukola gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jukola cracks Mazziotti with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT2#
It looks like Domenico Mazziotti has been cut.
Mazziotti cracks Jukola with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL2#
Jukola moves into range and clinches up with Mazziotti.
A head punch on the inside from Jukola fails to land.
Jukola lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mazziotti backwards.
Jukola fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jukola blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Jukola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jukola misses with some punches. #BC#
Mazziotti breaks the clinch. #TD2#
Jukola drives through with a takedown into Mazziotti's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mazziotti is looking to stand back up but Jukola counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Mazziotti.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#REVR#
Jukola is keen to just control but Mazziotti is a slippery customer.
Mazziotti trying to hold on to Jukola's head to control him but Jukola postures up. #SUB2#
Jukola is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mazziotti controlling the position for now.
Jukola wants to control but Mazziotti is keeping him busy.
Jukola has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mazziotti is controlling Jukola's trapped leg to prevent Jukola from advancing to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Eero Jukola will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Domenico Mazziotti's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mazziotti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jukola! But no joy.
Mazziotti takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mazziotti misses with a body shot.
Mazziotti stuffs the takedown attempt from Jukola. Jukola gets slowly back to his feet.
Jukola throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mazziotti stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mazziotti blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Jukola has Mazziotti up against the cage in a clinch.
Jukola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Mazziotti.
Jukola misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Jukola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jukola misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Mazziotti as the two fighters clinch.
Mazziotti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jukola tries to throw a body punch but Mazziotti avoids it by throwing Jukola back against the cage.
Mazziotti throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Mazziotti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A swing and a miss from Jukola.
Jukola shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Domenico Mazziotti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jukola misses the shot to the body.
Jukola ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mazziotti misses with a straight left.
A big right from Mazziotti misses.
Mazziotti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jukola.#T2#
Mazziotti throws a good cross that connects.
Mazziotti looks to land a left hand but Jukola moved out of range nicely.
Mazziotti throws a lazy uppercut
and Jukola counters with a straight right hand.
Jukola closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mazziotti circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Mazziotti misses the target.
Jukola throws a hook but Mazziotti 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!
Jukola misses with a wild body shot.
Mazziotti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jukola.
It looked like Mazziotti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mazziotti misses with a combination
and Jukola counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jukola misses with a straight left.
Mazziotti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jukola takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mazziotti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Jukola scores with a punch to the head.
Jukola throws a body shot but no joy.
Mazziotti is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Good shot there by Jukola.
Jukola swings widly with a right hand
and Mazziotti counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jukola ducks under a wild hook from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mazziotti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mazziotti throws an overhand right that lands on Jukola's shoulder, as Jukola tries to avoid the shot.
Mazziotti connects with a right hand. Jukola shakes it off.
Domenico Mazziotti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mazziotti getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mazziotti walks into a straight right hand from Jukola.
Jukola throws a lazy right hand but Mazziotti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Mazziotti throws a shot from downtown. Jukola moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Jukola looking to score a takedown here. Mazziotti is defending well but Jukola drives through and ends up in Mazziotti's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazziotti is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jukola looking to pass the guard.
Jukola is in close to Mazziotti's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jukola trying to control but Mazziotti is working from the bottom.
Mazziotti pulls Jukola in close to prevent any damage.
Jukola preventing the sweep.
Eero Jukola is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mazziotti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jukola's corner is telling him to maintain position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eero Jukola.
I've got Jukola winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Eero Jukola!

 

Event: UnderGround FC 98     
Date:   Feb 22, 2020
#R1#
Horiguchi dives in and grabs Stomper's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stomper pushes down on Horiguchi's head and hops out.#CL#
Horiguchi drives through and clinches with Stomper against the cage.
Stomper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Horiguchi misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Horiguchi. #BC2#
Stomper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Horiguchi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Horiguchi throws a punch but it's blocked by Stomper. #BC#
Horiguchi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stomper takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stomper moves out of range of the strikes.
Horiguchi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stomper counters with a stiff right hand.
Horiguchi works over Stomper's head and body with a nice combination.#T1#
Horiguchi misses with a looping right.
Stomper swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Horiguchi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stomper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Horiguchi misses with a wild combination.
A little jabbing left from Stomper on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Horiguchi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stomper moves away from the strike by Horiguchi.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stomper! But no joy.
Horiguchi throws a lazy right hand but Stomper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Stomper was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Horiguchi is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Stomper's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Horiguchi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stomper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stomper checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T2#
Horiguchi throws a jab when Stomper was well out of range.
Horiguchi backing away here, and Stomper unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Horiguchi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Horiguchi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akaro Horiguchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horiguchi lands the left hand.
Horiguchi has been working on his balance at Far-Q Fight Club, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Stomper.
Stomper staying out of range there.
Stomper is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Horiguchi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stomper swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Horiguchi swings for the body but Stomper moves out of range.
Horiguchi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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!
Horiguchi misses with a left hand
and Stomper counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Akaro Horiguchi has been cut.#T3#
Horiguchi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stomper looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Horiguchi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stomper looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Horiguchi throws a jab when Stomper was well out of range.
Stomper appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Horiguchi lands a nice shot that snaps Stomper's head back.
Horiguchi throws a sloppy head kick
and Stomper counters with a nice body shot.
Horiguchi misses with a right hand
and Stomper counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Horiguchi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Horiguchi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Horiguchi moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
Horiguchi feints and then cracks Stomper's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stomper down.
Horiguchi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Horiguchi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stomper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Horiguchi as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horiguchi throws a poor cross that misses
letting Stomper counter with a right hand.
Horiguchi misses with a shot to the body
and Stomper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Horiguchi is rocked!#TD#
Horiguchi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Horiguchi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES2#
Stomper bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akaro Horiguchi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Akaro Horiguchi'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#
Horiguchi throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Stomper counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Horiguchi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stomper.
A low kick from Horiguchi misses
and Stomper counters with a nice uppercut.
Horiguchi wants to clinch up but Stomper keeps it at a distance.
Stomper looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stomper staying out of range there.
Stomper appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stomper takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horiguchi looks to clinch
and Horiguchi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oh Horiguchi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Akaro Horiguchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stomper ducks under a wild hook from Horiguchi.
Stomper throws out a counter right but Horiguchi avoids it with no problem.
Horiguchi wants to land a leg kick but Stomper is out of range.
Stomper looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Horiguchi seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Horiguchi throws an off balance right hand #KD2#
and Stomper counters with a crisp right hand that drops Horiguchi! Stomper lets Horiguchi back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The fighters circling - Horiguchi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Horiguchi throws out a loose jab but Stomper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stomper is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Horiguchi with a body shot.
Horiguchi misses with a head kick.
Stomper swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stomper 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.
Horiguchi connects with a single shot there.
Horiguchi tries to clinch up but Stomper circles away and keeps his distance.
Horiguchi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stomper sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stomper flicks out a counter leg kick but Horiguchi steps away.
Stomper takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stomper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stomper now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Horiguchi missing with a left hand there. Stomper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Horiguchi swings for the body but Stomper moves out of range.
Horiguchi misses with a kick to the body
letting Stomper counter with a right hand.
Horiguchi looks to throw the jab but Stomper is out of range.
Stomper swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Horiguchi shoots in for a double leg but Stomper sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little jabbing left from Stomper on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Horiguchi lands a glancing blow to the side of Stomper's head.
Horiguchi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Stomper was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Horiguchi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stomper doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Horiguchi lands a leg kick that knocks Stomper off balance momentarily.
Horiguchi throws a big shot that misses.
Horiguchi lands with an overhand left.
Horiguchi throws a good cross that connects.
Horiguchi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Horiguchi misses with a hook to the body
and Horiguchi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab lands there for Horiguchi.
Horiguchi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stomper. Stomper circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stomper defending well as Horiguchi loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Stomper moves away from the strike by Horiguchi.
Stomper looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Horiguchi jabs Stomper right on the nose. Stomper blinks but takes it well.
Horiguchi wants to clinch up but Stomper keeps it at a distance.
Horiguchi lands with a straight right. Stomper didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horiguchi's corner calls for a 1-2. Horiguchi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Horiguchi throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Stomper counter with a right hand.
Stomper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Horiguchi fails with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Stomper was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to 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 Akaro Horiguchi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Akaro Horiguchi's cut.
That's time! Horiguchi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Horiguchi gets a takedown into half guard.
Horiguchi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stomper knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Horiguchi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stomper is holding on to half guard well.#SU#
Horiguchi decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Horiguchi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Horiguchi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stomper's head.
Horiguchi misses with a body punch
and Stomper counters with a stiff right hand.
Stomper displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Horiguchi.
A little jabbing left from Stomper on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Horiguchi lands an overhand right.
Horiguchi missing with a left hand there. Stomper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Stomper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Horiguchi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stomper.
Horiguchi connects with a nice looking jab.
The fighters circling - Horiguchi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Horiguchi.
Stomper swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Horiguchi misses with a hook. Stomper ducked under it nicely.
Stomper looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Horiguchi throws a poor cross that misses
and Stomper counters with a nice uppercut.
Akaro Horiguchi is winning the standup battle so far.
Stomper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Horiguchi throws out the jab.
Stomper is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Horiguchi with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good shot there by Horiguchi.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Horiguchi misses the target.
Horiguchi misses with a double jab
and Stomper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stomper has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Horiguchi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stomper counters with a left to the body.
Liberal Stomper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Horiguchi throws a series of punches but Stomper avoids them all with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stomper! But no joy.
Horiguchi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stomper counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Horiguchi misses with a right hand
and Stomper counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stomper has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Horiguchi finds it's way round the side to connect with Stomper's head. #T4#
Horiguchi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stomper looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Horiguchi drives through and clinches with Stomper against the cage.
Stomper presses Horiguchi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Stomper breaks the clinch.
A jab from Horiguchi does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horiguchi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stomper looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice uppercut there from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi throws a hook but Stomper avoids it easily.
Stomper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Horiguchi throws out the jab.
Stomper looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Akaro Horiguchi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Horiguchi, 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akaro Horiguchi!

After winning the bout, Akaro Horiguchi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: UnderGround FC 91     
Date:   Feb 01, 2020
#R1#
Poika just misses with a punch to the body.
Stomper swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Poika throws a leg kick
and Stomper counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stomper takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Stomper is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stomper blocks a head kick by Poika.
Poika throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Poika takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Poika throws a sloppy head kick and Stomper moves out of range easily.
Stomper throws out a counter right but Poika avoids it with no problem.
Poika throws a sloppy head kick and Stomper moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poika throws out a loose jab but Stomper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stomper looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Poika gets off balance looking for a body kick#KD2#
and Stomper counters with a crisp right hand that drops Poika! Stomper lets Poika back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Reima Poika has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poika throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stomper counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Poika throws a looping overhand right but Stomper ducks down to avoid it.
Stomper now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Poika throws a right hand that misses
and Stomper counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Some bone on bone action there as Stomper checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Poika 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.
Reima Poika seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poika misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Stomper was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Poika tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stomper! But no joy.
Poika looks to score with a jab to the body but Stomper is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Stomper on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Poika throws a head kick but Stomper moves out of range.
Poika rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stomper counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from Poika misses.
Poika backing away here, and Stomper unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Stomper slips under a jab from Poika.#T2#
Poika misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stomper! But no joy.
Poika throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Stomper counter with a right hand. #ROC2#
Poika is rocked!
Poika throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Stomper counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Liberal Stomper!
Liberal Stomper really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Mo' Money Laundry Service logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: UnderGround FC 82     
Date:   Dec 28, 2019
#R1#
Stallion tries to close the distance and clinch but Stomper swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stomper now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Stallion moves into the clinch.
Stomper blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD#
Stallion decides to pull guard.
Stallion is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Stomper wants to stand but Stallion is controlling his posture from full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stallion is on top in guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stallion chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stallion wants to control from the top but Stomper keeps moving.
Stallion advances to half guard. #T1#
Stomper keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stallion throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stallion working Stomper over with strikes.
Stomper blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stallion.
Stallion passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Stomper!
Stallion punching from mount but Stomper doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Stallion lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Stallion throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Stomper because Stallion loaded up on that one.
Stallion looking to ground and pound but Stomper is blocking nicely.
Stallion has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Stomper's face. #T2#
Stomper is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Stomper really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stallion thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Stomper felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stallion lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Stomper hang on?
Stallion punching from mount but Stomper doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Stallion throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Stallion unloads with some shots from mount but Stomper bucks and avoids them well.
Stallion with shots to the head and body - Stomper looks very uncomfortable down there.
Stallion postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Stomper looks a forlorn figure.
Stomper suckers Stallion into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Stomper is now in Stallion's guard!
Stomper would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T3#
Stallion looking to control.
Stomper has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stallion is proving hard to escape from.
Stallion looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stomper is one step ahead there. #SU2#
Stomper stands up from Stallion's guard - Stomper perhaps looking for a knockout.
Stomper staying out of range there.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL#
Stallion closes the distance and pushes Stomper back into the cage.
Stallion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stallion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stomper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stallion is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stomper to keep the fight standing.
Stomper misses with a punch on the inside.
Stallion lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stomper backwards.
Stallion changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stomper fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stallion shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harvey Stallion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stallion shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stomper pinned against the cage. Stomper gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Stallion has closed the distance and engaged Stomper in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harvey Stallion dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Stomper displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stallion.
Stomper throws out a counter right but Stallion avoids it with no problem.
Stomper is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stallion tries to clinch but Stomper moves away
and Stallion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stallion tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stomper paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Stallion has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stomper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stallion is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stomper pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Stallion gets control of Stomper's arms and successfully pulls guard. Stallion will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Stomper stands up and waves to Stallion to follow him.
Stallion loads up on a big right hand but Stomper slips the punch.
Stomper swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stomper moves away from the strike by Stallion.
Stomper looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stallion shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stallion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harvey Stallion. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Stallion tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stomper swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It seemed like Stomper was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stallion rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stallion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stallion closes the distance but Stomper moves to the side
and Stomper counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stallion thinking.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stallion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stomper! But no joy.
Stallion gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stomper counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Stallion tries to clinch but Stomper moves out of range.
Stomper looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stallion wants to clinch up but Stomper keeps it at a distance.
Stallion with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stomper counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stallion thinking.
Stomper keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stomper swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stomper stuffs the takedown.
Stomper throws out a counter right but Stallion avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stallion is defended easily by Stomper.
Stomper looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Stomper avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stomper looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stallion shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stomper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stallion shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stomper as he avoids it easily.
Stallion bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stallion pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Stallion pushes Stomper up against the cage in a clinch.
Stallion drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stomper gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stomper scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stallion.
Stallion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stomper can do to turn this around?
Stallion swings wildly with an uppercut but Stomper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stomper throws a head punch that misses.
Stomper gets underhooks to prevent Stallion's takedown attempt.
Stomper lands a right hand.
Stallion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stomper's elbow.
Stallion has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stomper after a bit of a struggle.
Stallion takes a shot to the head.
Stomper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stomper prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stomper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stomper.
Stallion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stallion tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stomper smiles and moves away.
Liberal Stomper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stallion shoots in but Stomper avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stomper looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Liberal Stomper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Stallion throws the left hand but Stomper avoids the punch easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Stomper misses.
Nice takedown defense from Stomper. No joy for Stallion on that attempt.
Stallion scores with a nice right hand. #TD#
Stallion looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Stomper!
Stomper sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Stallion throwing shots but Stomper is blocking nicely.
Stallion 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stomper avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stallion.
Stomper keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stomper won't allow Stallion to pass to mount.
Stomper is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stallion scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Stallion missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stomper is concentrating on defense, preventing Stallion from advancing position.
Stallion controlling the action here.
Stallion trying to control the action but Stomper is working from the bottom.
Stallion is thwarting Stomper's attempts to control the position.
Stomper is not content to let Stallion control the position.
Stomper trying to control but Stallion postures up. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stallion thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stomper blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stallion.
Stallion scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Stallion thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stomper's head.
Stomper keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stallion throwing shots but Stomper is blocking nicely.
Stomper gets back to full guard.
Stallion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stallion trying to control but Stomper is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Stallion is looking to clinch.
Stallion has his takedown stuffed
and Stomper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stomper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stallion.
A little jabbing left from Stomper on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Harvey Stallion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Stomper as Stallion shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harvey Stallion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stallion ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stomper moves away.
Stallion with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stomper counters with a stiff right hand.
Stallion shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stomper but Stomper pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stomper! But no joy.#T4#
Stallion misses with a looping left.
Stomper is looking for the big counter here.
Stallion tries for a takedown but Stomper circles away easily
and Stomper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Stallion.
Stallion is putting a hurting on Stomper here, landing some big shots from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The strikes coming from Stallion are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Stallion working the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harvey Stallion showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stallion 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harvey Stallion!

After winning the bout, Harvey Stallion thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: UnderGround FC 71     
Date:   Nov 30, 2019
#R1#
Maldonado takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Stomper closes the distance and pushes Maldonado back into the cage.
Maldonado blocking some punches.
Maldonado can't find room to land a body shot as Stomper controls the action.
Maldonado works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from Stomper.
Stomper throws a punch but it's blocked by Maldonado.
Stomper works on Maldonado's body with a couple of short punches.
Maldonado misses with a punch on the inside.
Maldonado lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stomper or not.
A right handed body shot lands from Maldonado.
Stomper lands a shot to the body.
Maldonado tries a body shot but Stomper blocks it.
Maldonado lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maldonado misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stomper.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maldonado.
Stomper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maldonado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stomper lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stomper has a couple of punches blocked by Maldonado. #T1#
Stomper throws a head punch that misses.
Maldonado digs a right hand underneath Stomper's ribcage. Stomper let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stomper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stomper throws a punch but it's blocked by Maldonado.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stomper.
I was talking to Stomper's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Stomper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stomper misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stomper.
A hook to the body from Maldonado.
Stomper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maldonados head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stomper.
Stomper tries to throw a body punch but Maldonado avoids it by throwing Stomper back against the cage.
Stomper working aggressively here.
Stomper misses with the head strike.
Stomper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stomper throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stomper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stomper working aggressively here.
Stomper throws a punch but it's blocked by Maldonado. #T2#
Stomper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Maldonado.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maldonado.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stomper takes a shot to the head.
Stomper misses with the head strike.
Stomper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stomper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maldonado works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stomper blocks an uppercut.
Stomper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stomper really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Maldonado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stomper working aggressively here.
Stomper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maldonado backwards.
Maldonado blocking some punches.
Stomper lands with a left to the head.
Maldonado lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maldonado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maldonado wants to stall.
Stomper working aggressively here. #T3#
A hook to the body from Stomper.
Stomper misses with some punches.
Maldonado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stomper's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Maldonado as the two fighters clinch.
Maldonado lands with a left to the head.
Stomper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stomper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stomper throws a punch but it's blocked by Maldonado.
Stomper lands a nice uppercut.
Stomper working aggressively here.
Maldonado misses with a body punch.
Stomper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stomper misses with some punches.
Maldonado scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stomper working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maldonado.
Stomper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maldonado goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Maldonado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maldonado lands a body punch in the clinch.
Maldonado softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stomper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maldonado backwards.
Maldonado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Maldonado fails to land. #BC2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Maldonado breaks the clinch.
Stomper is looking to clinch but Maldonado is avoiding it.
Stomper takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stomper fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maldonado on the side of the head.
Maldonado lands with a shot to the body.
Maldonado closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stomper ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stomper misses with a hook.
Maldonado scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Stomper moves into the clinch.
Stomper is leaning against Maldonado and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Liberal Stomper dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Maldonado cracks Stomper with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stomper darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Maldonado ducks under a wild hook from Stomper.
Maldonado was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Stomper throws out a loose jab but Maldonado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maldonado staying out of range there.
Maldonado flicks out a counter leg kick but Stomper steps away.
Maldonado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stomper misses with a looping right.#CL#
Stomper gets a clinch.
Stomper scores with a shoulder strike.
Stomper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maldonado backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stomper.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stomper misses with a punch on the inside.
Stomper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maldonado can do to turn this around?
A short right from Maldonado on the inside.
Maldonado has a couple of punches blocked by Stomper.
A head punch on the inside from Stomper fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stomper blocks a body shot from Maldonado.
Maldonado blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Maldonado pushes Stomper back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maldonado misses with a body punch.
Maldonado lands a body punch.
Stomper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maldonado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maldonado swings wildly with an uppercut but Stomper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stomper blocks an uppercut.
Liberal Stomper has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stomper misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maldonado.
Maldonado is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stomper is keeping busy.
Stomper misses with a punch on the inside.
Stomper prevents a body shot from Maldonado.
Stomper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stomper scores with a hook to the body.
Stomper scores with a shot to the side of Maldonado's head.
Stomper working aggressively here.
Maldonado blocks an uppercut. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stomper.
Maldonado lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stomper backwards.
A short left from Stomper.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Maldonado takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Stomper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stomper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stomper throws a punch but it's blocked by Maldonado.
Stomper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Maldonado - that landed with a thud.
Maldonado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stomper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Maldonado.
Stomper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Stomper fails to land.
Maldonado lands with a light punch inside.
Stomper presses Maldonado against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stomper lands a shoulder strike.
Stomper misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3##BC2#
Maldonado breaks from the clinch.
Stomper misses with a lunging right hand
and Maldonado counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stomper misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Maldonado was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stomper loads up on a big right hand but Maldonado slips the punch.
Maldonado misses with a looping right.
Stomper seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Stomper avoids the body shot from Maldonado.
Stomper tries to close the distance and clinch but Maldonado swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maldonado wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stomper throws a looping overhand right but Maldonado ducks down to avoid it.
Maldonado throws a body punch but Stomper moves out of range.
Maldonado throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stomper.
Stomper loads up on a big right hand but Maldonado slips the punch.
Stomper listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maldonado is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stomper rather than just go for the knockout.
Stomper misses the jab.
Nice shot by Stomper.#T4#
Maldonado bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stomper misses with a hook to the body
and Maldonado counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stomper checks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Stomper misses its intended target.
Stomper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maldonado is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Maldonado staying out of range there.#CL#
Stomper clinches.
Maldonado gets through Stomper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maldonado blocking some punches.
Stomper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maldonado misses with a punch to the body.
Stomper misses with a body punch.
Maldonado lands an uppercut.
Stomper lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Liberal Stomper dominated that second round.
That's time! Stomper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Stomper throws a jab when Maldonado was well out of range.
Maldonado bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stomper's head.
Maldonado uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stomper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maldonado was well out of range. Poor timing from Stomper.
Stomper fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maldonado scores with a body shot.
A big left from Stomper misses.
Maldonado moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC2#
Stomper is rocked!
Stomper throws a looping overhand right but Maldonado ducks down to avoid it.
Oh Stomper is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stomper clobbers Maldonado with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stomper seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Stomper drives through and clinches with Maldonado against the cage.
Maldonado lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maldonado lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maldonado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Stomper. #T1##BC2#
Maldonado escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stomper misses with a straight right.
Stomper looks to score with a jab to the body but Maldonado is just out of range.
Stomper throws a shot from downtown. Maldonado moves away and avoids it.
Stomper walks into a jab.
Stomper lands with a hook. Maldonado tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stomper throws the left hand but Maldonado avoids the punch easily.
Maldonado feints a counter leg kick.
A left lands for Stomper.
Stomper misses with a lunging right hand #KD2#
and Maldonado counters with a nice right hand that sends Stomper toppling to the canvas! Stomper scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Maldonado finish him?!#CUT2#
It looks like Liberal Stomper has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maldonado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stomper.
Stomper lands a jab to the head.
A jab from Maldonado misses.
Stomper swings widly with a right hand
and Maldonado counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stomper misses the shot to the body.
Stomper throws out a loose jab but Maldonado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maldonado unleashes a big counter combination but Stomper bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ralphie Maldonado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Liberal Stomper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Stomper throws a hook to the side of Maldonado's head but Maldonado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maldonado has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Maldonado throws a push kick but Stomper slaps the foot to one side.
Stomper tries to clinch but Maldonado moves away
and Maldonado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stomper rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maldonado counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stomper misses with a hook. Maldonado ducked under it nicely. #KD2#
Maldonado lands a big uppercut and Stomper crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Stomper looks OK. Maldonado waves Stomper back to his feet!
Ralphie Maldonado seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stomper throws a lazy right hand but Maldonado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maldonado is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Maldonado tries to score with a low kick but Stomper moves his leg out of the way.
Stomper 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. #CL#
Stomper instigates a clinch.
Maldonado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maldonado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stomper misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Maldonado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stomper's elbow.
Stomper blocks a body shot from Maldonado.
Maldonado gets through Stomper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maldonado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stomper's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Stomper fails to land.
Maldonado lands with a short shot to the head.
Maldonado can't find room to land a body shot as Stomper controls the action.
Maldonado slowing the pace effectively.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stomper. #T4#
A short left from Stomper.
Stomper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stomper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maldonado misses with some punches.
Maldonado has a couple of punches blocked by Stomper.
Maldonado lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maldonado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maldonado misses with a body punch.
Stomper struggles to land a body shot inside as Maldonado controls his hands.
Maldonado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stomper blocks an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ralphie Maldonado comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stomper 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liberal Stomper!

Liberal Stomper managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: UnderGround FC 60     
Date:   Nov 09, 2019
#R1#
Divisek misses with an uppercut.
Stomper throws a lazy right hand but Divisek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stomper looks to land a left hand but Divisek moved out of range nicely.
Divisek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stomper.
A swing and a miss from Stomper.#CL2#
Divisek closes the distance and clinches.
Stomper scores with a hook to the body.
Stomper working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Divisek.
Divisek lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
I was talking to Stomper's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Stomper tries to throw a body punch but Divisek avoids it by throwing Stomper back against the cage.
Divisek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stomper's elbow.
Divisek prevents a body shot from Stomper.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Divisek.
Stomper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Divisek.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stomper.
Divisek struggles to land a body shot inside as Stomper controls his hands.
Divisek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Divisek lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Divisek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Divisek makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Stomper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Divisek backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Stomper fails to land.
Divisek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Divisek cracks Stomper with a nice body shot.
Divisek lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Divisek on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Divisek.
Divisek tries a body shot but Stomper blocks it.
Stomper tries a body shot but Divisek blocks it.
Divisek lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stomper misses with a body punch.
Stomper lands a nice shot to the body.
Divisek prevents a body shot from Stomper.
Stomper working aggressively here.
Divisek lands with a light punch inside.
Stomper lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stomper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Divisek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stomper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stomper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stomper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stomper really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stomper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Stomper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stomper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Divisek scores with a hook to the body.
Stomper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Divisek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stomper prevents a body shot from Divisek.
Divisek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stomper misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stomper.
A left hand lands to the body for Divisek.
Stomper prevents a body shot from Divisek.
Divisek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stomper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stomper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stomper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Divisek lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stomper backwards.
Divisek throws a punch but it's blocked by Stomper.
Divisek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Divisek.
Stomper lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Divisek.
Divisek lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Divisek tries to throw a body punch but Stomper avoids it by throwing Divisek back against the cage.
Divisek has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Stomper seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Divisek can turn it around.
Stomper lands a left hand.
Stomper working aggressively here.
Divisek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stomper working aggressively here.
Stomper swings wildly with an uppercut but Divisek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stomper tries a body shot but Divisek blocks it.
Divisek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stomper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Divisek swings wildly with an uppercut but Stomper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Divisek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stomper misses with some punches.
Divisek struggles to land a body shot inside as Stomper controls his hands.
Divisek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Divisek lands a nice shot to the body.
Divisek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Divisek lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stomper backwards.
Divisek misses with some punches.
Stomper misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Divisek lands a nice shot to the body.
Divisek tries to throw a body punch but Stomper avoids it by throwing Divisek back against the cage.
Divisek misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nice body punch from Divisek - that landed with a thud.
Divisek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Divisek lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stomper swings wildly with an uppercut but Divisek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stomper misses with the head strike.
Stomper blocks a body shot from Divisek.
Divisek lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stomper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stomper prevents a body shot from Divisek.
Still in the clinch, Divisek scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stomper tries to throw a body punch but Divisek avoids it by throwing Stomper back against the cage.
Stomper misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Divisek fails to land.
Divisek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Divisek lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stomper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stomper throws a punch but it's blocked by Divisek.
A short right from Divisek.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juraj Divisek dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Divisek moves out of range as Stomper strikes.
Stomper lands with a nice body punch.
A swing and a miss from Stomper.
Divisek scores with a body shot.
Divisek slips under a jab from Stomper.
Divisek feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stompers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stomper throws a hook but Divisek avoids it easily.
Stomper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Divisek throws out the jab.
Stomper wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stomper takes one on the chin but seems OK. #ROC2#
Stomper is rocked!
Stomper takes a swing at Divisek's ribcage but misses.
Oh Stomper is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Divisek lands a big right hand that sends Stomper crashing to the mat! Divisek stays standing though and waves Stomper back to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Liberal Stomper has been cut.
Divisek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Divisek blocks a jab.
Divisek missing with a left hand there. Stomper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stomper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Divisek.
Stomper keeps the fight on the outside.
Divisek digs a good hook to Stomper's body.
Divisek tries to clinch up but Stomper circles away and keeps his distance.
A little feinted left hand from Stomper on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Stomper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Divisek moves away.
Divisek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Divisek throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stomper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Divisek.
Stomper seems to have got his legs back now.
Divisek lands a nice hook to Stomper's body. Stomper takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Divisek on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Juraj Divisek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Divisek punishes Stomper's body with a nice straight punch.
Divisek walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Divisek slips a jab from Stomper.
Divisek tries to counter by closing the distance.
Divisek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stomper misses with an uppercut.
Stomper misses with a wild combination.
Stomper throws a lazy right hand but Divisek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Divisek fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stomper, pushing him back against the cage.
Divisek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Divisek lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stomper backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stomper prevents a body shot from Divisek.
Stomper fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Stomper blocks a body shot from Divisek.
Divisek blocking some punches.
Stomper scores with a shoulder strike.
Stomper working aggressively here.
Divisek tries a body shot but Stomper blocks it.
Divisek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Divisek lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stomper or not.
Divisek blocks a body shot from Stomper.
Divisek blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Divisek on the inside.
Stomper blocking some punches.
Stomper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Divisek misses with a punch on the inside.
Divisek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Divisek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stomper lands an uppercut.
Stomper blocks an uppercut.
Stomper throws a head punch that misses.
Stomper scores with a shot to the side of Divisek's head.
Divisek misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Stomper lands an uppercut.
Divisek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stomper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Divisek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Divisek throws a punch but it's blocked by Stomper.
Divisek tries to throw a body punch but Stomper avoids it by throwing Divisek back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Divisek.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Divisek 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.
Divisek blocks a body shot from Stomper.
Divisek is leaning against Stomper and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A left hand lands to the body for Divisek.
Stomper misses with some punches.
Divisek works on Stomper's body with a couple of short punches.
Divisek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Divisek lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Divisek lands with a left to the head.
Divisek softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good body shot from Divisek.
Divisek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Divisek lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stomper backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Divisek lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stomper backwards.
Stomper swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Stomper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Divisek.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Divisek.
Divisek is leaning against Stomper and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Juraj Divisek seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Divisek on the inside.
Divisek lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stomper backwards.
Stomper misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stomper.
Divisek lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stomper backwards.
Stomper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Divisek lands a left hand.
Stomper misses with a punch on the inside.
Divisek creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Stomper with a big uppercut! Stomper tries to clinch up but Divisek pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Stomper to the mat! Stomper covers up and Divisek unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Juraj Divisek!
During a confident post fight interview, Juraj Divisek thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: UnderGround FC 52     
Date:   Oct 12, 2019
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Stallion misses the target.
Stallion shoots in looking for a takedown. Stomper tries to sprawl out of it but Stallion keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stomper manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stallion fails with the takedown.
Stallion tries to clinch but Stomper is having none of it.
Stomper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stallion.
Stallion drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stomper defends it well.
Stallion shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Liberal Stomper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harvey Stallion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stallion wants to clinch up but Stomper keeps it at a distance.
A punch lands to the side of Stallion 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stallion fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD2#
Stallion feints and as Stomper raises his hands in defense, Stallion changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stallion's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Stomper will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Stallion in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stallion in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stomper pulls Stallion in close to prevent any damage.
Stomper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stallion is looking to advance position but Stomper has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##SU#
Stomper stands up from mount. Strange move.
Stomper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Stallion shoots in but Stomper avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stallion changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stomper tries to avoid it but Stallion manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stomper to the ground. Stomper escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Stallion moves into the clinch.
Stomper prevents the takedown attempt.
Stomper wants to break free but Stallion has control.
Stomper is trying to break the clinch but Stallion has him pressed against the cage.
Stallion is trying to pull guard but Stomper turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Stallion's coach down at Chris Leben KO Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stallion's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Stomper really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Stallion lands a takedown into guard.
Stomper keeping moving, preventing Stallion from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stallion throwing strikes from guard but Stomper blocks nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stallion trying to control the position from guard on top but Stomper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stallion pushes down on Stomper's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3#
Stallion thows a huge punch but Stomper dodges it nicely.
Stallion wants to control but Stomper is keeping him busy.
Stallion missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stomper slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stomper controls Stallion momentarily but Stallion frees himself.
Stallion in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stallion lands a couple of elbows.
Stomper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stallion throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Stallion passes into half guard.
Stomper trying to control here.
Stallion working over Stomper with some ground and pound. Stomper looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stomper preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Stallion thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stomper's head.
Stallion is trying to control. Stomper wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stallion thows a huge punch but Stomper dodges it nicely.
Stomper blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stallion.
Stallion not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Harvey Stallion will probably get the nod.
That's time! Stomper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Stomper. Stallion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stallion tries for a takedown but Stomper circles away easily
and Stallion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Stallion shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stallion showed some decent athleticism there.
Stallion missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #ES#
Stomper has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Stallion is on him like a limpet, forcing Stomper back against the cage.#TD2#
Stallion ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Stallion no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU#
Stomper gets to his feet. Stallion looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Stallion shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stomper as he jumps to the side.
Stomper is looking to counter with a shot 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!
Stomper throws a jab when Stallion was well out of range.
Stallion tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Stallion bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stomper's head.
Stomper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stallion sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stomper looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stallion lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stomper is trying to force a seperation but Stallion has the dominant position.#TD2#
Stallion ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Stallion no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Stomper wants to stand and escape but instead Stallion has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Stallion postures up in Stomper's guard and throws a big left but Stomper blocks it.
Stallion postures up.
Stallion postures up in Stomper's guard and throws a big left but Stomper blocks it.
Stomper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Harvey Stallion has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stallion stands up over Stomper, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Stallion tries to free his leg and advance position but Stomper is retaining full guard.
Stomper controlling Stallion's posture.
Stallion working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stallion trying to control the position from guard on top but Stomper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stomper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stallion wants to control from the top but Stomper keeps moving.
Stallion is looking to advance position but Stomper has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stomper wants to stand but Stallion is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up. #T3#
Stallion sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Stallion wants to sweep but Stomper has passed to side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stallion is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stallion keeps trying to improve his position.
Stallion sneaks back into half guard.
Stallion wants to improve his position but Stomper is controlling well. #T4#
Stomper tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Stallion wants to improve his position but Stomper is controlling well.
Stomper tries to stand and escape but Stallion is controlling the position.
Stallion gets full guard.
Stallion looking to control.
Stallion lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Stallion postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harvey Stallion 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!
#R3#
Stallion misses with a straight right.
Stomper loads up on a big right hand but Stallion slips the punch.
Stallion connects with a body shot.
Stallion shoots for a double leg takedown but Stomper sprawls well. He's pushed Stallion's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stallion with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stomper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stomper just misses with a punch to the body.
Stallion lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stallion is looking to clinch but Stomper is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stomper stuffs the takedown.
Stomper swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Liberal Stomper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harvey Stallion.
Stallion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stallion tries to close the distance and clinch but Stomper swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stomper appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Stallion shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Stallion was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Stallion has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Stallion throws a strike aimed at the side of Stomper's head but Stomper avoids it well.
Stallion misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Stomper dodges the ground and pound from Stallion.
Stallion throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Stallion is trying to ground and pound but Stomper uses the momentary lack of control by Stallion to regain half guard.
Stomper is looking to control Stallion's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stomper avoid being mounted?
Stallion thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stomper's head.
Stomper is not content to let Stallion control the position.#T2#
Stallion drops an elbow to the side of Stomper's head.
Ground and pound from Stallion.
Stallion tries to pass to full mount but Stomper defends it.
Stallion not doing much here.
Stallion missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stallion throwing shots but Stomper is blocking nicely.
Stallion not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stallion seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stomper does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Stomper keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stallion wants to pass the guard but Stomper is defending well.
Stallion lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Stallion is looking to advance position but Stomper won't allow it.
Stomper is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stallion scores with a couple of nice shots.
Stomper is trying to control but can't.
Stallion trying to control from half guard but Stomper is working away.
Stallion working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Stomper's thigh. Stomper counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T4#
Stallion pushing down on Stomper's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stallion not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stallion looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stallion wants to control but Stomper is keeping him busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stallion lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stallion sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stomper defending well though.
Stallion wants to take a breather but Stomper is having none of it.
Stallion thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stomper's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harvey Stallion really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Stallion gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stomper counters with a straight right hand.
Stomper keeps the fight on the outside.
Stomper appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stallion scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stomper on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Liberal Stomper is winning the standup battle so far.
Stallion is looking to clinch but Stomper is avoiding it.
Stallion fails with the takedown.
Stomper swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stomper throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Stallion counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Stomper! #ES#
Stomper throws Stallion to one side and escapes!
Stallion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stomper stuffs the takedown.
Stomper swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Liberal Stomper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harvey Stallion.
Stallion moves in looking to clinch but Stomper pushes him off.#T1#
Stallion throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stomper's waist but Stomper gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stallion off to one side.
A counter left hand to the body from Stomper misses its target.
Stallion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice straight punches there by Stallion. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stallion.
Stallion goes for a double leg but Stomper avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stomper continues to drive forward.
A quick step to the side and Stomper tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#TD2#
Stallion changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stomper looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Stallion laying and praying for a moment but Stomper takes advantage and regains half guard.
Stallion with the ground and pound but Stomper uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Stomper utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stallion is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Stomper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stallion throwing strikes from guard but Stomper blocks nicely.
Stomper trying to keep a closed guard but Stallion is proving a slippery customer.
Stallion wants to control from the top but Stomper keeps moving.
Stallion postures up in Stomper's guard and throws a big left but Stomper blocks it.
Stallion controlling from the top position.
Stallion trying to control the position from guard on top but Stomper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3#
Stallion is looking to work some ground and pound but Stomper has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stallion slips under a jab from Stomper.#CL2#
Stallion gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Stomper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stomper misses with an uppercut.
Stallion throws the left hand but Stomper avoids the punch easily.
No luck for Stallion with that takedown attempt. #T4#
Stallion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harvey Stallion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stallion shoots for a double leg takedown but Stomper sprawls well. He's pushed Stallion's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stomper appears to be looking for a big counter.
Stallion looks to land a right hand but Stomper moved out of range.
Stomper was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stallion fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stomper went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD2#
Stallion drives through with a takedown into Stomper's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Stomper manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stallion tries to throw a body punch but Stomper avoids it by throwing Stallion back against the cage.
Stallion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stallion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stomper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Stomper breaks the clinch.
Stallion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Liberal Stomper had his way with Harvey Stallion in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Stallion stuns Stomper with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stallion shoots and misses
and Stomper counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stallion tries to clinch up but Stomper circles away and keeps his distance.
Stallion tries to clinch up.
Stomper was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stallion misses with a takedown
and Stomper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stallion blocks a jab.
Stomper just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stallion slips a straight right by Stomper.#CL2#
Stallion closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Stallion wants the takedown. Stomper is fighting it off but Stallion persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Stomper's guard against the cage.
Stallion postures up. #T1#
Stomper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stallion won't allow Stomper to sweep him here.
Stallion is pushing down on Stomper's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stomper is fighting to maintain full guard but Stallion has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stallion wants to pass the guard but Stomper is defending well.
Stomper is looking to control Stallion's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stomper avoid being mounted?
Stallion working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Stomper's thigh. Stomper counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Stallion passes into half guard. #T2#
Stallion tries to pass to full mount but Stomper defends it.
Stomper has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stallion is working away from the top position though.
Stallion wants to pass the guard but Stomper is defending well.
Stallion lands strikes from half guard.
Stomper won't allow Stallion to pass to mount. #T3#
Stomper wants to get back to full guard.
Stallion missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stallion throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stallion throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Liberal Stomper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stallion throwing shots but Stomper is blocking nicely.
Stallion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stomper keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stallion tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stomper sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stallion somewhat.
Liberal Stomper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harvey Stallion.
Stomper needs to keep his hands up - Stallion had a free shot at his head there.
Harvey Stallion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4##CL2#
Stallion moves into the clinch.
Stomper tries to circle away but Stallion has him pinned against the cage.
Stomper is trying to break free.
Stomper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stomper tries to break free but Stallion pushes him back against the cage.
Stallion blocks an uppercut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A head punch on the inside from Stomper fails to land.
Stomper has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stallion has Stomper pressed against the cage, preventing Stomper from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harvey Stallion!

Harvey Stallion is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Harvey Stallion 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: UnderGround FC 34     
Date:   Aug 24, 2019
#R1#
Stomper displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kostic.
Stomper misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kostic shoots in and drives through. Stomper sprawls well.
Stomper keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Liberal Stomper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stojan Kostic.
Kostic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It looked like Stomper was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kostic.
Stojan Kostic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Stomper misses.
Stomper has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! in the buildup to the fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kostic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostic tries for a takedown but Stomper circles away easily
and Stomper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kostic shoots and misses
and Stomper counters with a left right combination that sends Kostic crashing to the mat - Stomper wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Kostic out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liberal Stomper!
Liberal Stomper retains his lightweight title!
Liberal Stomper gave a mention to UnderGround Clothing Co. in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
The defeated Stojan Kostic had this to say: 'Damn shit! I'll stick you to the ground and you'll bite the dust next time. '.

 

Event: F50: FARTMMA vs Underground     
Date:   Jul 20, 2019
#R1#
Zan misses with a body punch
letting Stomper counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Zan rushes Stomper and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Stomper fails to land.
Stomper working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stomper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stomper blocks a body shot from Zan.
Zan misses with the head strike.
Zan tries to work over Stomper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stomper misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Stomper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stomper lands with a nice body punch.
Stomper throws a body punch but Zan moves out of range.
Stomper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tan Zan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stomper swings for the body but Zan moves out of range.
Stomper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zan scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
Zan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stomper takes a swing at Zan's ribcage but misses.
Zan throws out a counter right but Stomper avoids it with no problem.
Zan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stomper takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zan slips under a jab.
Zan scores with a shot to the body.
Stomper thuds a left hand into Zan's body.
Zan misses with a wild body shot.
Jab, jab by Zan - just one landing. #CL2#
Zan has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Stomper fails to land.
Stomper really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stomper throws an elbow but misses.
Zan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stomper scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zan lands a right hand.
Stomper definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stomper blocks an uppercut. #T2##BC#
Stomper breaks from the clinch.
Zan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stomper stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zan throws a jab when Stomper was well out of range.
Stomper slips a straight right by Zan.
Zan throws a jab when Stomper was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Stomper on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stomper swings for the body but Zan moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Zan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zan throws a hook but Stomper avoids it easily.
Zan looks to score with a jab to the body but Stomper is just out of range.
Zan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stomper throws out the jab.
A punch combination from Stomper misses.
Zan needs to keep his hands up - Stomper had a free shot at his head there.
Zan ducks right into an uppercut from Stomper.
Zan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stomper manages to avoid it.#T3#
Zan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stomper looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zan misses with a looping right.
Stomper is looking to counter punch.
Stomper lands a lovely overhand right.
Stomper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stomper manages to avoid it.
Zan throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Stomper to counter with a crisp jab.
Zan misses with a hook
and Stomper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stomper is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Decent striking displayed by Stomper there.
Stomper looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stomper looks to land a combination. Zan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Zan does it's job there.
Nice uppercut there from Stomper.
Zan scores with a sloppy right hand. Stomper should have avoided that one. #T4#
Zan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zan slips under a jab from Stomper.
Danga de danga de dang - Stomper scores with a four punch combination!
A shot to the body from Zan misses
enabling Stomper to counter with a crisp jab.
Zan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zan blocks a jab.
Zan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stomper misses with a hook. Zan ducked under it nicely.
Stomper drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stomper is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Zan swings for the body but Stomper moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC2#
Stomper is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Liberal Stomper has been cut.
Stomper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zan.
Stomper throwing a counter right hand but Zan manages to avoid it.
Oh Stomper is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stomper blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Liberal Stomper will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Liberal Stomper's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Stomper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zan.
Zan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stomper seems to have got his legs back now.
Stomper ducks under a wild hook from Zan.
Zan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zan misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Zan misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Stomper misses the target.
Zan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stomper moves away.
Stomper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stomper with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zan to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stomper counters with a stiff right hand.
Stomper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zan.
Zan throws a right hand that misses
and Stomper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zan lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
A punch combination from Stomper misses.
Zan misses with a hook to the body
and Stomper counters with a nice uppercut.
Zan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Stomper.
Stomper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stomper tries to move into range but Zan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A big right from Stomper misses.
Zan slips under a jab from Stomper.
Nice shot lands for Stomper.
Stomper listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zan cracks Stomper with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stomper missing with a left hand there. Zan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
A jab from Stomper finds it's way through Zan's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stomper rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zan throws out a powerful jab.
Zan swings for the body but Stomper moves out of range.
Zan lands the left hand.
Stomper swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stomper tests Zan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stomper connects with a looping right hand.
Liberal Stomper is winning the standup battle so far.
Zan misses with an uppercut.
Stomper is looking to counter punch.
Zan just misses with a punch to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Zan there.
Stomper cracks Zan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T3#
Zan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stomper.
Zan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zan slips a straight right by Stomper.
Stomper walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zan lands a nice shot to the body.
Zan misses with a jab to the body
and Stomper counters with a nice uppercut.
Zan lands with a good body shot.
A big right from Zan misses.
Stomper takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zan misses with a looping left.
Stomper lands a nice hook to Zan's body. Zan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Stomper misses the target.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zan lands a right hand.
Stomper lands with a left to the head.
Stomper blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Stomper.
Zan presses Stomper against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Stomper breaks from the clinch.
Zan tests Stomper's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zan punishes Stomper's body with a nice straight punch.
A punch combination from Stomper misses.
Stomper is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Zan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stomper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stomper circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stomper needs to keep his hands up - Zan had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tan Zan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Liberal Stomper's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stomper.
Stomper scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zan in his tracks.
Stomper missing with a left hand there. Zan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stomper swings widly with a right hand
and Zan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zan misses with a looping right.
Stomper throws a jab when Zan was well out of range.
Stomper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stomper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stomper takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stomper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Zan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Zan misses with a looping left.
Zan lands with an overhand left.
Zan looks to throw the jab but Stomper is out of range.
Zan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zan misses with a two punch combination.
Stomper slips a straight right by Zan.
Stomper uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zan has time to react.
Zan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fighters circling - Stomper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zan just misses with a punch to the body.
Zan misses with a hook
enabling Stomper to counter with a crisp jab.
Stomper is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Zan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Zan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stomper momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zan swings widly with a right hand
and Stomper counters with a nice body shot.
Zan connects with a nice looking jab.
Zan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice defenses there by Zan.
Zan throws an overhand right that lands on Stomper's shoulder, as Stomper tries to avoid the shot.
Zan misses with a left hand
and Stomper counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zan thinking.
Zan misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Stomper misses the target.
Stomper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stomper lands a head shot.
Zan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stomper takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
Zan tries to move into range but Stomper moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stomper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zan.
An attempted straight right counter from Stomper misses the target.
Zan misses with a hook.
Stomper looks to land a right hand but Zan moved out of range.
Zan steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Stomper.
Stomper works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stomper counters with a straight right hand.
Stomper digs a good body shot into Zan's ribs.
Zan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stomper counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC#
Zan is rocked!
Zan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stomper looks to throw the jab but Zan is out of range. #CL2#
Zan instigates a clinch.
Stomper blocks an uppercut. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zan tries a body shot but Stomper blocks it. #BC#
Stomper breaks from the clinch.
Zan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zan scores with a nice strike.
Zan slips under a jab from Stomper.
Stomper misses with a hook. Zan ducked under it nicely.
Stomper blocks a jab.
Stomper swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zan misses with an uppercut.
Zan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zan misses with a hook. Stomper ducked under it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Stomper misses its target.
Zan jabs Stomper right on the nose. Stomper blinks but takes it well.
Stomper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zan misses with a hook. Stomper ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Liberal Stomper did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Liberal Stomper's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Zan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stomper swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stomper cracks Zan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stomper stuns Zan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stomper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stomper fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zan on the side of the head.
Stomper lands with an overhand left.
Zan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stomper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stomper's hands.
Zan misses with an uppercut.
Stomper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stomper manages to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Stomper misses its target.
Zan throws an off balance right hand
and Stomper counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stomper throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stomper, as that shot connected.
Stomper thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zan throws a jab but it's blocked by Stomper.
Zan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stomper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zan throws a shot from downtown. Stomper moves away and avoids it.
Zan cracks Stomper with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zan misses with a left hand
and Stomper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stomper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stomper.
Stomper lands a jab-cross combination.
Zan is still on wobbly legs! Can Stomper finish him?#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stomper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zan.
Zan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stomper lands a body shot.
Stomper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stomper missing with a left hand there. Zan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zan seems to have recovered his senses.
Stomper connects with a crisp jab.
Zan tries to move into range but Stomper moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stomper throws a jab but it's blocked by Zan.
Stomper lands a nice shot that snaps Zan's head back.
Zan walks into a left hand.
Zan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Stomper misses with a few strikes there.
Zan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stomper stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zan misses with a body punch
and Stomper counters with a straight right hand.
Zan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stomper throws a poor cross that misses
and Zan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stomper.
Zan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zan wants to clinch but Stomper slips to the side
and Zan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Zan.
Zan swings for the body but Stomper moves out of range.
Stomper was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stomper counters with a one-two to the body. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Zan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stomper, pushing him back against the cage.
Tan Zan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stomper scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Stomper breaks the clinch.
Stomper throws a jab but it's blocked by Zan.
Zan blocks a jab.
Zan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zan throws a lazy uppercut
and Stomper counters with a nice uppercut.
Stomper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zan.
Zan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stomper.
Stomper was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stomper scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zan takes a swing at Stomper's ribcage but misses.
Zan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Liberal Stomper had his way with Tan Zan in that round.
The cut man is working on Liberal Stomper's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Zan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stomper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Stomper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stomper counters with a nice uppercut.
Zan lands with a right hand.
Zan stuns Stomper with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Stomper finds it's way through Zan's defenses.
Zan scores with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zan. Stomper does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Stomper misses.
Zan throws a hook but Stomper blocks it.
Zan throws out a powerful jab.
Zan on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Zan walks into a straight right hand from Stomper.
Stomper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stomper shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stomper throws a hook but Zan blocks it.
Zan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stomper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zan swings for the body but Stomper moves out of range.
Stomper throwing a counter right hand but Zan manages to avoid it.
Stomper swings widly with a right hand
and Zan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stomper thinking.
Zan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zan slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Zan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zan dips to his left and cracks Stomper with an uppercut!
Zan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stomper on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zan. Stomper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liberal Stomper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Zan throws a jab but it's blocked by Stomper.
As Zan looks to move away, Stomper throws a big counter combo but Zan just gets out of the way.
Zan connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zan! But no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Zan misses the target.
Zan misses the jab.
Stomper looks to land a combination but Zan avoids it well.
Zan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stomper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zan looks to throw the jab but Stomper is out of range.
Stomper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stomper was well out of range. Poor timing from Zan.#T3#
Stomper connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stomper scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stomper connects with a looping right hand.
Stomper ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zan ducks under a wild hook from Stomper.
Stomper ducks under a wild hook from Zan.
Tan Zan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zan blocks a jab.
Zan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Stomper misses with a hook.
Zan throws a counter combo.
Stomper feints a jab promting Zan to slip. Stomper then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Zan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Stomper throws a shot from downtown. Zan moves away and avoids it.
Zan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
Zan throws a hook but Stomper avoids it easily.
Stomper was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zan misses with a left hand
and Zan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stomper.
Zan connects with a body shot that sends Stomper's belly button to the back.
Zan throws a right hand that misses
and Stomper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stomper connects with a jab.
Stomper lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zan throws a body shot but no joy.
Zan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stomper.
Zan moves out of range of the strikes.
Zan misses the body punch
and Stomper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #KD2#
Zan drops Stomper with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Stomper looks back up at him and smiles so Zan waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tan Zan.
I think Stomper 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liberal Stomper!

A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Liberal Stomper made sure he mentioned UnderGround Clothing Co., along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: UnderGround FC 13     
Date:   Jun 30, 2019
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Africa throws a hook but Stomper avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stomper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Africa.
Stomper appears to be looking for a big counter.
Stomper slips a jab from Africa.
Stomper is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Africa.#T1#
Stomper scores with a nice right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Pax Africa has been cut.
Stomper looks to score with a jab to the body but Africa is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Stomper misses the target.
Africa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Stomper misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Africa counters with a shoot takedown. Stomper fights it but they end up in guard. #T2#
Stomper working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Africa.
Africa wants to control from the top but Stomper keeps moving.
Africa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Africa trying to control the position from guard on top but Stomper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Africa postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Stomper is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Africa, into his guard. #REVR#
Stomper wants to get up but he can't break Africa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T3##SU#
Stomper stands up and waves to Africa to follow him.
Liberal Stomper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Stomper misses.
Africa feints the counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Africa. Stomper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stomper seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Stomper is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stomper thuds his right hand into Africa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stomper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Africa.
Stomper tries to counter by clinching up but Africa breaks away and moves out of range.
Africa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stomper moves away.
Stomper seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Africa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Liberal Stomper will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pax Africa's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Stomper rushes Africa with punches - Africa moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Africa goes down! Stomper follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liberal Stomper!
Liberal Stomper retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Liberal Stomper thanked Urban Fighter for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: UnderGround FC 6     
Date:   Jun 10, 2019
#R1#
Osman misses with a takedown
and Stomper counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Osman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stomper counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Osman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stomper counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Wee Lee Osman has been cut.
Liberal Stomper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wee Lee Osman.
Stomper lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've been told by Stomper's head coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stomper cracks a nice hook into Osman's ribs.
Osman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stomper avoids it really well and circles away.
Osman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stomper counters with a crisp right that sends Osman to the canvas! Stomper follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liberal Stomper!
Liberal Stomper retains his lightweight title!
Liberal Stomper gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: UnderGround FC 4     
Date:   May 26, 2019
#R1##KD#
Stomper lands a left and a right that send Krawlee crashing to the mat, dazed. Stomper thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Krawlee is rocked!
Stomper misses the shot to the body.
Krawlee is still on wobbly legs! Can Stomper finish him?
Krawlee shoots in for a takedown but Stomper shows good takedown defense.
Krawlee seems to have recovered his senses.
Stomper closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Krawlee! Stomper dives in looking to finish! Krawlee is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liberal Stomper!
Liberal Stomper retains his lightweight title!
Liberal Stomper made sure to mention his sponsor, Urban Fighter in his post fight interview.

 

Event: UnderGround FC 1     
Date:   Apr 13, 2019
#R1#
Mamadaliev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stomper is fending him off so far but Mamadaliev persists. Nope, Stomper circles away and we're back to standing.
Mamadaliev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mamadaliev fails with the takedown
and Stomper counters with a right hand to the body. #TD#
Mamadaliev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mamadaliev throws a big elbow that misses.
Mamadaliev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stomper works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mamadaliev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mamadaliev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mamadaliev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stomper seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mamadaliev throwing strikes from guard but Stomper blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamadaliev lands a couple of elbows.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stomper is on top in guard. #REVB#
Stomper has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mamadaliev is proving hard to escape from. #T1##SUB#
Mamadaliev working for a triangle but Stomper defends it easily. #SUB#
Mamadaliev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Mamadaliev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stomper is aware though and is defending well.
Stomper trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mamadaliev's guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stomper is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mamadaliev misses with a takedown
and Stomper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Islam Mamadaliev has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Islam Mamadaliev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mamadaliev fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Mamadaliev takes one to the chin there.
Stomper tests Mamadaliev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mamadaliev with a lazy takedown attempt #KD2#
and Stomper counters with a nice right hand that sends Mamadaliev toppling to the canvas! Mamadaliev scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Stomper finish him?!#ROC2#
Mamadaliev is rocked!
Mamadaliev shoots and misses
and Stomper counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Mamadaliev out cold! What a finish! Stomper is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Liberal Stomper!
Liberal Stomper is the new lightweight champion!
After the big win, Liberal Stomper made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: Friday Night Fights llI     
Date:   Apr 05, 2019
#R1#
Snowden closes the distance looking to clinch
and Snowden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Snowden throws a right and a left that Stomper avoids nicely.
Snowden tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stomper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Edward Snowden has been cut.
Snowden loads up on a big right hand but Stomper slips the punch.
It looked like Stomper was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Snowden.
Stomper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stomper looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice shot lands for Stomper.
Snowden closes the distance but Stomper moves to the side
and Stomper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Snowden with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stomper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Snowden with a poor takedown
and Stomper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snowden misses with a low kick.
Edward Snowden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snowden misses with a few strikes there.
Snowden rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stomper counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Snowden thinking.
Snowden with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stomper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Liberal Stomper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edward Snowden.
Snowden looks winded!#T1#
Snowden tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stomper makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stomper lands the left hand.#ROC#
Snowden is rocked!
Snowden takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Snowden tries for a takedown but Stomper circles away easily
and Stomper comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Snowden stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Stomper is on him like rabid pit bull! Snowden slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liberal Stomper!
Liberal Stomper very nearly forgot to thank Urban Fighter 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: FARTMMA 19     
Date:   Feb 23, 2019
#R1#
Stomper digs a good hook to Romano's body.
Romano tries to clinch but Stomper is having none of it.
It looked like Stomper was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Romano.#TD2#
Romano bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Stomper wants to get back to his feet but Romano is dominant here and he's now got Stomper's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Romano is looking for the choke from the back position but Stomper is controlling his hands well.
You can see the frustration on Stomper's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB2#
Romano tightening his grip on Stomper, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Romano looking for the choke from the back.
Stomper knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Romano on the ground.#SUB2#
Romano is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Stomper has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stomper covering up well and avoiding damage. #T1##SUB2#
Romano has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Stomper has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Stomper tries to roll but Romano sticks to his back.
I would not like to be Stomper right now.
Romano not allowing Stomper to control his hands.
Stomper is in bad spot here. #SUB2#
Romano working for a choke but Stomper is defending well. #SUB2#
Romano looking for the choke from the back. #T2##SUB2#
Stomper is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB2#
Stomper defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB2#
Romano is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Stomper trying to control the hands but Romano won't let him.
Stomper definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3##SUB2#
Stomper fending off the submission attempt from Romano. #SUB2#
Romano is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Stomper knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Stomper for a finish.
Stomper is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Stomper has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Romano.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stomper wants to control his opponent's hands but Romano gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Romano is looking for the choke from the back position but Stomper is controlling his hands well.
Romano is hanging on to Stomper's back as he tries to escape. #SUB2#
Romano is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB2#
Romano patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Stomper can't escape the position.
Stomper really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Romano has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
I really don't envy Stomper right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sticker Romano dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Stomper rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Romano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Romano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Romano needs to keep his hands up - Stomper had a free shot at his head there.
Stomper leaves Romano with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Romano connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stomper. Stomper circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stomper throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Romano gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stomper counters with a left to the body. #T1##TD2#
Romano closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stomper did well to prevent Romano getting side control.
Stomper is looking for a sweep. Romano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Romano trying to control from half guard but Stomper is working away.
Romano prevents Stomper from improving his position.
Stomper is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Romano's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Romano's back!
Romano can't escape the position.
Romano rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Romano moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Stomper stopping the sweep attempt from Romano.
Romano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Romano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Romano is still trying to improve position.
Romano is trying to keep Stomper in close.
Stomper wants to get up but he can't break Romano's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Stomper trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Stomper avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Stomper avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3#
Stomper would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Stomper has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Romano working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Romano with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stomper counters with a nice uppercut.
Liberal Stomper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sticker Romano.
Romano walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stomper lands a nice hook to Romano's body. Romano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Romano is breathing heavily.
Romano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Romano lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Stomper cracks Romano with a good jab.#T4#
Stomper misses with the combination.
Liberal Stomper is winning the standup battle so far.
Romano tries for a takedown but Stomper sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stomper scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sticker Romano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Romano shoots for a takedown but Stomper saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Romano.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good shot there by Stomper.
Romano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Liberal Stomper dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Stomper uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Romano has time to react.
Romano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stomper.
Stomper lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stomper thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stomper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stomper scores with a jab to the jaw.
Romano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Stomper. Those never looked like landing.
Romano drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stomper defends it well.
Stomper lands a jab to Romano's midsection.
Romano looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stomper is fending him off so far but Romano persists. Nope, Stomper circles away and we're back to standing.
Stomper throws a big counter combination but Romano scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Romano walks into a straight right hand from Stomper.#T1#
Romano will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Romano gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stomper.
Stomper scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD2#
Romano shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Romano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stomper wants to get back to full guard.
Stomper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Romano can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Romano is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Romano is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stomper has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Romano misses with a head shot. Stomper uses the momentum to regain guard.
Romano tries to free his leg and advance position but Stomper is retaining full guard.
Romano postures up and lands a big shot to Stomper's brow.
Stomper wants to sweep here but Romano controlling him for the moment.
Stomper is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Stomper wants to sweep here but Romano controlling him for the moment.
Stomper on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stomper tries to get out of the position.
Romano missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stomper tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Romano trying to control the position from guard on top but Stomper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Romano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stomper is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Donk. Stomper catches Romano right on the button with a cross.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Romano bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stomper's head backwards.
Romano avoids the body shot from Stomper.
Stomper lands a jab to the nose.
Stomper throws a nice looking combination but Romano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Liberal Stomper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stomper misses with a body shot #TD2#
and Romano counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES#
Stomper manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Romano keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC#
Stomper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stomper connects with a right hand. Romano shakes it off.
Stomper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Romano closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Stomper counter with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Liberal Stomper showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stomper 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liberal Stomper!

Liberal Stomper took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Urban Fighter for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: FARTMMA 13     
Date:   Jan 19, 2019
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from McCallum misses the target.
Stomper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCallum.
As Stomper tries to get set, McCallum tries to push him back and clinch up but Stomper manages to avoid the attempt.
Stomper misses with the combination.
Stomper scores with a punch to the head.
Stomper throws the left hand but McCallum avoids the punch easily.
McCallum swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McCallum steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stomper.
Stomper blocks a jab.
McCallum defending well as Stomper loads up on a big left hand.
Stomper looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McCallum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stomper lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McCallum at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stomper loads up on a big right hand but McCallum slips the punch.
Stomper rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McCallum moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like McCallum wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stomper comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McCallum looks to land a right hand but Stomper moved out of range.
Stomper throws out a counter right but McCallum avoids it with no problem.
McCallum takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McCallum seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Stomper rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McCallum moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
McCallum lunges at Stomper with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stomper's hand.
Stomper looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Stomper gets tackled into the cage by McCallum. McCallum maintains the clinch.
Stomper has a couple of punches blocked by McCallum.
Stomper has a couple of punches blocked by McCallum.
McCallum throws a head punch that misses.
Stomper lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stomper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stomper working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stomper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stomper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stomper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stomper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stomper can't find room to land a body shot as McCallum controls the action.
Stomper blocking some punches.
McCallum lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCallum.
Stomper prevents a body shot from McCallum.
McCallum tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stomper. #T2#
McCallum tries to work over Stomper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stomper scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Stomper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stomper misses with a left hand
and McCallum counters with a nice uppercut.
McCallum throws a jab but it's blocked by Stomper.
Stomper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Stomper misses.
McCallum throwing a counter right hand but Stomper manages to avoid it.
McCallum throws a hook to the side of Stomper's head but Stomper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Liberal Stomper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCallum misses with a looping left.
A left and a right from Stomper both land. Nice combination.
McCallum loads up on a big right hand but Stomper slips the punch.
McCallum misses with a right hand
and Stomper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stomper throws out a loose jab but McCallum uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCallum blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Stomper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stomper is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stomper throws a hook but McCallum blocks it.
A slow jab from McCallum misses its intended target. #T3#
A swing and a miss from McCallum.
McCallum lands a nice hook to Stomper's body. Stomper takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McCallum tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stomper paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McCallum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stomper moves away.
Stomper let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stomper scores with a nice right hand.
Stomper moves away from the strike by McCallum.
McCallum slips a straight right by Stomper.
McCallum throwing a counter right hand but Stomper manages to avoid it.
A lazy left from Stomper finds it's target.
Stomper misses with a hook
and McCallum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McCallum looks to land a left hand but Stomper moved out of range nicely.
McCallum fails to land with a series of punches.
McCallum slips a straight right by Stomper.
Stomper looks to land a left hand but McCallum moved out of range nicely.
Stomper throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stomper wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stomper throws a shot to the body. #T4#
McCallum takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McCallum is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stomper jabs at McCallum's body.
Stomper throws out a loose jab but McCallum uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCallum swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stomper.
Donk. McCallum catches Stomper right on the button with a cross.
Stomper moves away from the strike by McCallum.
Stomper misses with an uppercut. McCallum saw that one coming.
McCallum misses with an uppercut. Stomper saw that one coming.
McCallum misses with a lunging right hand
and Stomper counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McCallum misses with a looping left.
McCallum fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stomper throws a jab but it's blocked by McCallum.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stomper with a nice cross.
McCallum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stomper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCallum sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCallum uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Liberal Stomper dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Stomper lands an overhand right.
Stomper stuns McCallum with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McCallum fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stomper misses with a wild body shot.
Stomper moves forwards but McCallum connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Stomper misses the target.
McCallum with a jab.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Stomper. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#CL#
McCallum rushes Stomper and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stomper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stomper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stomper working aggressively here.
Stomper has a couple of punches blocked by McCallum.
McCallum misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Stomper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stomper fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McCallum on the side of the head.
Stomper throws an overhand right that lands on McCallum's shoulder, as McCallum tries to avoid the shot.
McCallum throws a lazy right hand but Stomper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stomper just misses with a punch to the body.
Stomper throws a poor cross that misses
and McCallum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Stomper looks to score with a jab to the body but McCallum is just out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - McCallum looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stomper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCallum sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from McCallum on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stomper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCallum.
McCallum throws a sloppy body shot
letting Stomper counter with a right hand.
Stomper misses with a lunging right hand
and McCallum counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
McCallum rushes Stomper and presses him up against the cage.
McCallum throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McCallum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stomper. #BC2#
Stomper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCallum swinging wildly here.
Stomper scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
McCallum throws a body punch but Stomper moves out of range.
Stomper avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McCallum comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A swing and a miss from McCallum.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stomper avoids the body shot from McCallum.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McCallum scores with a decent looking hook.
Some wild striking there from McCallum.
McCallum has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McCallum there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stomper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCallum.
Stomper misses with a straight right.
Stomper misses with a looping right.
McCallum throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stomper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stomper misses with a wild body shot.
Liberal Stomper seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stomper loads up on a big right hand but McCallum slips the punch.#T3#
McCallum ducks under a wild hook from Stomper.
McCallum lands an overhand right.
McCallum feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stompers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice straight punches there by Stomper. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stomper.
Stomper scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stomper jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McCallum misses the jab.
McCallum slips under a jab.
Stomper throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Stomper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like McCallum wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stomper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCallum manages to avoid it.
McCallum swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice jab there from McCallum.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stomper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCallum.
McCallum throws out a loose jab but Stomper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stomper loads up on a big right hand but McCallum slips the punch.
Stomper ducks under a wild hook from McCallum.#T4#
McCallum darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stomper lands a slapping body shot.
McCallum misses with a wild body shot.
McCallum avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCallum throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stomper throws a poor cross that misses
and McCallum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stomper wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McCallum slips a jab from Stomper.
Stomper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stomper is looking for the big counter here.
A right-left combo lands from Stomper.
Stomper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCallum.
Stomper throws a right and a left that McCallum avoids nicely.
Stomper fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McCallum looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stomper misses with a straight left.
McCallum throwing a counter right hand but Stomper manages to avoid it.
McCallum throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Liberal Stomper will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
McCallum moves away from the strike by Stomper.
A swing and a miss from Stomper.
McCallum throws a right hand that Stomper ducks under and follows up with a left that Stomper also avoids with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - McCallum looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McCallum tries to clinch up but Stomper circles away and keeps his distance.
McCallum throws an overhand right that lands on Stomper's shoulder, as Stomper tries to avoid the shot.
Stomper throws a body shot but no joy.
Stomper looks to throw the jab but McCallum is out of range.
McCallum slips a jab from Stomper.
Stomper throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stomper swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McCallum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stomper slips a jab and a cross from McCallum.
Nice uppercut there from McCallum.
Stomper throws an overhand right that lands on McCallum's shoulder, as McCallum tries to avoid the shot.
Stomper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCallum. #T1#
McCallum avoids the body shot from Stomper.
As Stomper tries to get set, McCallum tries to push him back and clinch up but Stomper manages to avoid the attempt.
The fighters circling - Stomper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCallum throwing a counter right hand but Stomper manages to avoid it.
McCallum loads up on a big right hand but Stomper slips the punch.
McCallum tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stomper manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stomper throws an overhand right that lands on McCallum's shoulder, as McCallum tries to avoid the shot.
McCallum keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stomper.
McCallum jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCallum thuds his right hand into Stomper's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McCallum tries to clinch there but Stomper circles away.
McCallum avoids the body shot from Stomper.
McCallum is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stomper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stomper lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McCallum backs up against the cage.
McCallum misses with an uppercut.
Stomper looks to land a left hand but McCallum moved out of range nicely.
McCallum is looking to clinch but Stomper is avoiding it.
Stomper is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Liberal Stomper is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
McCallum walks into a stiff left hand from Stomper.
A big right from Stomper misses.
Stomper misses with a wild body shot.
Stomper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCallum moves away.
Stomper scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donk. McCallum catches Stomper right on the button with a cross.
McCallum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCallum scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stomper lunges at McCallum with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McCallum's hand.
McCallum ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stomper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like McCallum was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stomper.
Stomper throws out a loose jab but McCallum uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from McCallum on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A punch combination from Stomper misses.
McCallum lands a right hook to the body.
McCallum on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T3#
McCallum misses with a looping left.
McCallum ducks right into an uppercut from Stomper.
McCallum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCallum fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stomper looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
McCallum moves into the clinch.
McCallum misses with some punches.
McCallum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stomper blocks an uppercut.
Stomper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McCallum stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McCallum fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
McCallum can't find room to land a body shot as Stomper controls the action.
McCallum fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCallum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McCallum misses with a punch on the inside.
McCallum tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stomper misses with the head strike.
McCallum misses with the head strike.
McCallum throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stompers head.
Stomper blocks an uppercut.
Andy McCallum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC2#
Stomper manages to break the 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 Andy McCallum.
I think Stomper 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liberal Stomper!

Liberal Stomper really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: FARTMMA 8     
Date:   Dec 23, 2018
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Stomper.
Eastwood rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stomper moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stomper misses with an uppercut.
Eastwood 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.
Stomper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Eastwood.
Stomper looks to throw the jab but Eastwood is out of range.
Eastwood misses with a hook
and Stomper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stomper ducks under a wild hook from Eastwood.
Stomper throws out a loose jab but Eastwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stomper swings for the body but Eastwood moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Stomper.
Stomper throws out a loose jab but Eastwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eastwood lands a slapping body shot.
Eastwood rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stomper moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stomper is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Eastwood misses.
Eastwood jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A quick step to the side and Stomper tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stomper definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Eastwood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stomper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stomper misses with a looping right.#T1#
Eastwood misses the jab.
A big right from Stomper misses.
Stomper throws out a loose jab but Eastwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eastwood throws out a counter right but Stomper avoids it with no problem.
Stomper takes one on the button.
Eastwood lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stomper looks to throw the jab but Eastwood is out of range.
Eastwood moves out of range of the strikes.
Eastwood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Eastwood misses with a left hand
enabling Stomper to counter with a crisp jab.
Eastwood scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for Stomper. That snapped Eastwood's head back.
Stomper really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A big left from Eastwood misses.
Stomper scores with a jab.
Stomper moves out of range as Eastwood strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eastwood throws out a loose jab but Stomper uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Eastwood jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stomper scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stomper ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stomper ducks under a wild hook from Eastwood.
Eastwood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stomper.
Stomper throws a hook but Eastwood avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Eastwood! But no joy.
Stomper bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Eastwood's head.
Stomper lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A swing and a miss from Stomper.
Stomper misses with a shot to the body
and Eastwood counters with a nice uppercut.
Stomper throws a looping overhand right but Eastwood ducks down to avoid it.
Eastwood throws a lazy uppercut
and Stomper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stomper swings for the body but Eastwood moves out of range.
Stomper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stomper was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Eastwood misses with a lunging right hand
and Stomper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Stomper throws out a loose jab but Eastwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eastwood tries to bum rush Stomper with a series of wild strikes but Stomper uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Eastwood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stomper was well out of range. Poor timing from Eastwood.
Eastwood swings widly with a right hand
and Stomper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Eastwood connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stomper momentarily.
Eastwood wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Eastwood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stomper.
Eastwood on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stomper throws a jab but it's blocked by Eastwood.
Eastwood moves out of range as Stomper strikes.
Stomper is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stomper fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stomper is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stomper scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC#
Eastwood is rocked!
Eastwood wants to clinch up but Stomper keeps it at a distance.
Eastwood is still on wobbly legs! Can Stomper finish him?
Stomper drops Eastwood with a huge uppercut! Eastwood drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Stomper is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liberal Stomper!
Liberal Stomper really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Nov 22, 2018
#R1#
Ua Duibhne tries to clinch but Stomper moves out of range.
It seemed like Stomper was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice shot lands for Stomper.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ua Duibhne is defended easily by Stomper.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ua Duibhne or perhaps it was just good defense by Stomper, which made it look bad.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ua Duibhne looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ua Duibhne misses with a takedown
and Stomper counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diarmuid Ua Duibhne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ua Duibhne moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Diarmuid Ua Duibhne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Ua Duibhne fails with the takedown
and Ua Duibhne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ua Duibhne goes for a double leg but Stomper avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stomper continues to drive forward.
Ua Duibhne drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ua Duibhne looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stomper slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ua Duibhne dives in and grabs Stomper's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stomper pushes down on Ua Duibhne's head and hops out.
Stomper looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ua Duibhne is breathing heavily.
Ua Duibhne closes the distance and clinches up with Stomper, looking for a takedown. Ua Duibhne pushes Stomper against the cage but Stomper circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stomper lands a head shot.#T2#
Stomper digs a good body shot into Ua Duibhne's ribs.
Stomper walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Ua Duibhne drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Stomper swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Ua Duibhne's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liberal Stomper!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Liberal Stomper made sure he mentioned Urban Fighter, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

 
 
 
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