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Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 265     
Date:   Jul 05, 2023
#R1#
Bronson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bronson moves in looking to clinch but Kersikov I I pushes him off.
Kersikov I I looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bronson jabs at Kersikov I I's body.
Kersikov I I misses with a straight left.
A quick step to the side and Bronson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good exchange - Bronson coming out on top.
Kersikov I I keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bronson.
Kersikov I I flicks out a counter leg kick but Bronson steps away.
Bronson throws a hook but Kersikov I I avoids it easily.
Bronson throws a hook but Kersikov I I avoids it easily.
Bronson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kersikov I I counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov I I has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bronson.
Bronson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bronson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bronson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kersikov I I has time to react.#CUT#It looks like Vitali Kersikov I I has been cut.#T1#
Kersikov I I moves forwards but Bronson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kersikov I I throws out a loose jab but Bronson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bronson works Kersikov I I's body with a nice hook.
Bronson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kersikov I I doesn't seem bothered though.
Kersikov I I throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kersikov I I displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bronson throws out the jab.
Kersikov I I looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bronson throws a jab when Kersikov I I was well out of range.
Kersikov I I follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A low kick from Bronson is predictable there
and Kersikov I I counters with a left to the body.
Kersikov I I has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bronson with a jab.
Bronson misses with a looping left.
Kersikov I I moves out of range as Bronson throws a body kick.
Bronson throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I is trying to counter with his kicks.#T2#
Bronson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bronson throws the left hand but Kersikov I I avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov I I only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bronson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bronson missing with a left hand there. Kersikov I I was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kersikov I I replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bronson blocks it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bronson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kersikov I I steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bronson with the inside leg kick.
Bronson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bronson throws a right hand that misses
and Kersikov I I makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kersikov I I moves out of range of the body kick from Bronson.
Bronson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kersikov I I is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bronson rather than just go for the knockout.
Bronson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kersikov I I scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Bronson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kersikov I I keeps the fight on the outside.
Kersikov I I checks a low kick from Bronson.
Kersikov I I follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Bronson on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#It looks like Don Bronson has been cut.
Don Bronson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov I I with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bronson throws a lazy uppercut
and Kersikov I I counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kersikov I I throws the left hand but Bronson avoids the punch easily.
Bronson throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov I I moves away and avoids it.
Kersikov I I lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kersikov I I uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bronson.
Bronson scores with a head kick. Kersikov I I tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kersikov I I darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bronson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kersikov I I counters with a good, hard body kick but Bronson shrugs it off.
Bronson is breathing heavily.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bronson misses with an uppercut
and Kersikov I I counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bronson thinking.
Kersikov I I looks for the body kick but Bronson saw that one coming.
Bronson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kersikov I I steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov I I takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bronson throws out a loose jab but Kersikov I I uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bronson lands a nice looking body shot.
A clash of legs there as Kersikov I I blocks the low kick.
Kersikov I I replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bronson blocks it well.
Bronson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bronson if he has to take too many more of those.
Kersikov I I misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Kersikov I I.
Bronson looks to land a body kick but Kersikov I I moved away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vitali Kersikov I I!
A very excited looking Vitali Kersikov I I made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 259     
Date:   Jun 14, 2023
#R1#
Baraka paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bronson throws the left hand but Baraka avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Baraka misses.
Bronson misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Baraka clinches with his opponent.
Bronson misses with a punch on the inside.
Bronson tries to work over Baraka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baraka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bronson's elbow.
Baraka lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Baraka fails to land.
Baraka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baraka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Baraka has a couple of punches blocked by Bronson.
A right handed body shot lands from Baraka.
Bronson tries to work over Baraka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bronson tries to work over Baraka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baraka.
Bronson works on Baraka's body with a couple of short punches.
Bronson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bronson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baraka's elbow.
Bronson throws a head punch that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Baraka lands with a left to the head.
Bronson lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Bronson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baraka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bronson backwards.
Baraka blocks a body shot from Bronson.
Bronson misses with a punch to the body.
Bronson lands a left hand.
Bronson struggles to land a body shot inside as Baraka controls his hands.
Bronson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baraka backwards.
Bronson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bronson tries to throw a body punch but Baraka avoids it by throwing Bronson back against the cage.
Bronson pushes Baraka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baraka misses with a punch on the inside.
Baraka is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Baraka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baraka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Baraka.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bronson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bronson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baraka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Bronson fails to land.
Bronson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Bronson.
Baraka tries a knee to the head but Bronson blocks it. #T2#
Baraka tries to throw a body punch but Bronson avoids it by throwing Baraka back against the cage.
Baraka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bronson takes a shot to the head.
Bronson swings wildly with an uppercut but Baraka uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baraka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Baraka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bronson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bronson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bronson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Bronson.
A head punch on the inside from Baraka fails to land.
Bronson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bronson misses with some punches.
Bronson lands with a left to the head.
Baraka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bronson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baraka.
Baraka lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baraka. #T3#
Bronson can't find room to land a body shot as Baraka controls the action.
Baraka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bronson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Baraka takes a shot to the head.
Baraka wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bronson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Baraka misses with a punch to the body.
Bronson scores with a shoulder strike.
Bronson blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baraka.
Bronson lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Bronson fails to land.
Bronson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Baraka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bronson backwards.
Baraka throws a head punch that misses.
Baraka blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bronson.
Bronson avoids a wild elbow strike from Baraka.
Bronson misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Bronson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baraka blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Good body shot from Bronson.
A short uppercut from Baraka.
Bronson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bronson.
Baraka prevents a body shot from Bronson.
Bronson lands a body shot.
A body shot lands from Bronson.
Baraka looks winded!
Bronson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Baraka or not.
Bronson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bronson lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Bronson.
Baraka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bronson misses with the head strike.
Bronson lands with a light punch inside.
Bronson misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baraka.
Still in the clinch, Bronson scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Juju Baraka has been cut.
Bronson blocking some punches.
Bronson tries to work over Baraka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baraka blocks an uppercut.
Bronson lands with a right to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Bronson!

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

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 252     
Date:   May 12, 2023
#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.
Bronson swings for the body but Czarny Z Garbowa moves out of range.
Bronson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Czarny Z Garbowa tries to counter it with a takedown but Bronson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bronson misses with a hook.
Czarny Z Garbowa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bronson throws out a loose jab but Czarny Z Garbowa uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Czarny Z Garbowa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bronson throws out the jab.
Czarny Z Garbowa with the counter takedown but Bronson avoids it easily.
Czarny Z Garbowa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Bronson lands with a hook. Czarny Z Garbowa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bronson scores with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Bronson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bronson looks to land a left hand but Czarny Z Garbowa moved out of range nicely.
Czarny Z Garbowa with the counter takedown but Bronson avoids it easily.
Bronson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Czarny Z Garbowa manages to avoid it.
And Czarny Z Garbowa tries to counter it with a takedown but Bronson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bronson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Czarny Z Garbowa back to the cage. Bronson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#It looks like Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa has been cut.
Bronson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T2#
Bronson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Czarny Z Garbowa moves away.
Czarny Z Garbowa with the counter takedown but Bronson avoids it easily.
Czarny Z Garbowa 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.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Czarny Z Garbowa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bronson throws out the jab.
Czarny Z Garbowa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bronson throws a jab but it's blocked by Czarny Z Garbowa.
Czarny Z Garbowa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bronson misses with a looping right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bronson takes a swing at Czarny Z Garbowa's ribcage but misses.
Czarny Z Garbowa with the counter takedown but Bronson avoids it easily.#T3#
Czarny Z Garbowa moves out of range as Bronson strikes.
Czarny Z Garbowa with the counter takedown but Bronson avoids it easily.
Bronson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bronson works Czarny Z Garbowa's body with a nice hook.
Don Bronson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bronson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bronson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Czarny Z Garbowa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bronson defends it well.
Bronson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Czarny Z Garbowa counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T4#
Bronson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bronson pulls Czarny Z Garbowa in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bronson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bronson has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU#
Bronson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bronson throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Czarny Z Garbowa counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Bronson is defending against the submission attempts here by Czarny Z Garbowa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Don Bronson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bronson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Don Bronson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bronson lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson throws a hook but Czarny Z Garbowa avoids it easily.
Bronson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Czarny Z Garbowa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bronson.
Czarny Z Garbowa defending well as Bronson loads up on a big left hand.
Czarny Z Garbowa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bronson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Czarny Z Garbowa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bronson defends it well.
Czarny Z Garbowa blocks a jab.
Bronson misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Czarny Z Garbowa counters with a shoot takedown. Bronson fights it but they end up in guard.

Bronson pushes Czarny Z Garbowa off and scrambles back to his feet. #T2#
A big left from Bronson misses.
And Czarny Z Garbowa tries to counter it with a takedown but Bronson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Czarny Z Garbowa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bronson.
Bronson misses with a straight right.
Czarny Z Garbowa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bronson throws a body punch but Czarny Z Garbowa moves out of range.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bronson misses with a wild body shot.
Bronson just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Bronson throws a looping overhand right but Czarny Z Garbowa ducks down to avoid it.
Czarny Z Garbowa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bronson.
Bronson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bronson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Czarny Z Garbowa was well out of range. Poor timing from Bronson.
Don Bronson is winning the standup battle so far.
Bronson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Czarny Z Garbowa has time to react.
Czarny Z Garbowa walks into a stiff left hand from Bronson.#T4#
Bronson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bronson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Czarny Z Garbowa.
Bronson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bronson misses with a hook. Czarny Z Garbowa ducked under it nicely.
Czarny Z Garbowa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bronson defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bronson misses with an uppercut. Czarny Z Garbowa saw that one coming.
Czarny Z Garbowa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Don Bronson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Bronson looks to throw the jab but Czarny Z Garbowa is out of range.
Czarny Z Garbowa walks into a left hand.
Czarny Z Garbowa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bronson missing with a left hand there. Czarny Z Garbowa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Czarny Z Garbowa with the counter takedown but Bronson avoids it easily.
Bronson misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Czarny Z Garbowa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bronson throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Czarny Z Garbowa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bronson won't be happy with that. #T1##SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bronson is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Bronson looks calm but he's in trouble here. Czarny Z Garbowa gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Bronson is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Czarny Z Garbowa lets go of the hold and Bronson can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa!
A victorious Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 246     
Date:   Apr 16, 2023
#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.
Bronson misses with a right hand #TD#
and Dracul counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dracul sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bronson's guard.
Dracul thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bronson's head.
Dracul sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bronson defending well though. #SUB#
Dracul wants to work for an arm triangle but Bronson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bronson is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bronson moves into full guard.
Bronson has momentary wrist control but Dracul slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dracul.
Dracul missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dracul throws a big right hand that misses.
Bronson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dracul.
Dracul in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dracul working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Bronson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dracul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dracul is working hard here to advance position.
Bronson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bronson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dracul throws a big elbow that misses.
Dracul postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bronson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dracul.
Dracul is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #CUT#It looks like Don Bronson has been cut.
Dracul trying to control but Bronson is working from the bottom.
Dracul missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dracul 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.#T2#
Dracul scoring with some ground and pound.
Dracul works over Bronson with some ground and pound from guard.
Bronson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dracul stands up over Bronson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bronson looking for a sweep. Not yet Bronson, not yet.
Dracul scoring with some ground and pound.
Bronson controls Dracul momentarily but Dracul frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dracul accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dracul stopping the sweep attempt from Bronson.
Dracul postures up in Bronson's guard and throws a big left but Bronson blocks it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bronson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dracul postures up in Bronson's guard and throws a big left but Bronson blocks it.
Dracul is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dracul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Bronson wants to sweep here but Dracul controlling him for the moment.
Dracul throws a big right hand that misses.
Dracul looking to sit in guard and control but Bronson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Dracul controls Bronson momentarily but Bronson frees himself.
Bronson sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Bronson is sitting in close to Dracul's body. Dracul has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Bronson is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Bronson is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Dracul.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Radu Dracul!
Radu Dracul retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Radu Dracul thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 241     
Date:   Mar 25, 2023
#R1#
Baraka misses with a wild body shot.
Bronson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bronson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Baraka finds it's way round the side to connect with Bronson's head.
Baraka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Baraka throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Bronson counter with a right hand.
Baraka paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Baraka walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bronson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bronson keeps the fight on the outside.
Baraka wants to clinch up but Bronson keeps it at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Bronson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Baraka doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#It looks like Juju Baraka has been cut.
Bronson misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Baraka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bronson tries to work over Baraka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baraka wants to break free but Bronson has control.
Baraka misses with the head strike.
Baraka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
Baraka can't find room to land a body shot as Bronson controls the action.
Bronson pushes Baraka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bronson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Baraka is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bronson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Baraka fails to land.
A short uppercut from Baraka.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bronson.
Bronson tries to throw a body punch but Baraka avoids it by throwing Bronson back against the cage.
Bronson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baraka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bronsons head. #BC2#
Baraka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baraka throws a hook but Bronson avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Baraka, as that shot connected.
Baraka misses with a looping left.
Bronson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
A slow jab from Baraka misses its intended target.
It appears Bronson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Bronson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baraka moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baraka smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Baraka loads up on a big right hand but Bronson slips the punch.#T2#
Baraka throws a head kick that misses.
Baraka misses with an uppercut.
Bronson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bronson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Baraka throws out a loose jab but Bronson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juju Baraka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baraka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baraka 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.
Baraka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bronson.
Bronson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Baraka thows a leg kick but Bronson checks it
and Bronson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Baraka looks to throw the jab but Bronson is out of range.
Bronson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Baraka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bronson slips a jab from Baraka.
Baraka wants to clinch up but Bronson keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Baraka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bronson. Bronson obviously looking to wear him down.
Bronson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bronson connects with a solid leg kick.
Baraka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bronson.
Bronson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Baraka.
Baraka closes the distance but Bronson moves to the side
enabling Bronson to counter with a crisp jab.
Bronson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baraka.
Baraka is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bronson with a body shot.
Baraka misses with a straight right.
Baraka wants to slow Bronson down by chopping away at his legs.
Baraka connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bronson's hands.
Bronson throws a body punch but Baraka moves out of range.
Baraka throws a hook to the side of Bronson's head but Bronson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bronson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Baraka tries a head kick but it misses.
Bronson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T4#
Baraka connects with a right hand. Bronson shakes it off.
Baraka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bronson manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baraka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Baraka tries to clinch up but Bronson circles away and keeps his distance.
Bronson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baraka.
Baraka throws a hook but Bronson avoids it easily.
Baraka is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bronson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Nice body kick there by Bronson.
Baraka with a nice calf kick.
Baraka walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Baraka lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bronson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bronson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Baraka throws a shot from downtown. Bronson moves away and avoids it.
Bronson throws a big shot that misses.
Bronson lands a head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Juju Baraka will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Juju Baraka's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Baraka swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bronson counters with a straight right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bronson.
Nice straight punches there by Baraka. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Baraka.
Baraka looks to land a right hand but Bronson moved out of range.
Baraka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bronson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Juju Baraka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bronson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A head kick misses from Baraka.
Bronson slips under a jab.
Baraka throws a body shot but no joy.
Baraka lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baraka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bronson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baraka scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Bronson gets a clinch. #T1#
Baraka misses with a punch on the inside.
Baraka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bronson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Baraka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baraka can't find room to land a body shot as Bronson controls the action.
Baraka blocks an uppercut.
Baraka tries to work over Bronson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bronson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bronson tries a body shot but Baraka blocks it.
Baraka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bronson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bronson tries a body shot but Baraka blocks it.
Baraka swings wildly with an uppercut but Bronson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bronson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bronson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Baraka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bronson blocks it with crossed arms.
Baraka working aggressively here.
Baraka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bronson's elbow.
Bronson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baraka misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Baraka has had enough of the clinch but Bronson keeps him there for the moment.
Bronson tries a body shot but Baraka blocks it.
Bronson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bronson lands a right hand.
Baraka working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hand to the body from Bronson.
Baraka is breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Bronson.
Bronson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bronson lands a hook that snaps the head of Baraka backwards.
Baraka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baraka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bronsons head.
A short body shot lands from Bronson as the two fighters clinch.
Bronson works on Baraka's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from Bronson.
Bronson tries a body shot but Baraka blocks it.
Bronson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bronson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Baraka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bronson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bronson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Baraka struggles to land a body shot inside as Bronson controls his hands.
Bronson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Bronson.
Bronson scores with a shot to the side of Baraka's head.
A short right from Bronson.
Bronson misses with a punch to the body.
Bronson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short right from Bronson.
Bronson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Bronson.
Bronson misses with a body punch.
Bronson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baraka backwards.
Baraka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bronson pushes Baraka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Bronson.
Don Bronson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Bronson.
Bronson lands a damaging elbow.
Baraka tries a body shot but Bronson blocks it.
Baraka wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stalling in the clinch from Bronson. #T4#
Bronson digs a right hand underneath Baraka's ribcage. Baraka let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A shot in the inside from Bronson.
Bronson scores with a shot to the side of Baraka's head. #CUT#That has opened up Juju Baraka's cut even more.
Bronson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bronson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bronson lands with a light punch inside.
Bronson digs a right hand underneath Baraka's ribcage. Baraka let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bronson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Baraka or not.
Bronson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bronson lands an uppercut.
Bronson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baraka backwards.
Bronson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baraka backwards.
Bronson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bronson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bronson gets through Baraka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#Baraka is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bronson scores with a shot to the side of Baraka's head.
Baraka is still on wobbly legs! Can Bronson finish him?
Bronson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baraka can do to turn this around?
Bronson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bronson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Bronson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Don Bronson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Juju Baraka'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#
Bronson scores with a jab to the head.
Baraka seems to have recovered his senses.
Baraka tries to clinch up.
Bronson checks a low kick from Baraka.
Bronson misses with an uppercut.
Baraka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bronson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bronson. Baraka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baraka tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Baraka is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bronson misses with a wild body shot.
Baraka wants to clinch.
Bronson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Baraka manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baraka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bronson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Baraka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Bronson to counter with a crisp jab.
Bronson throws a body punch but Baraka moves out of range. #T1#
Baraka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Baraka scores with a head kick.
Bronson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baraka misses the jab.
Bronson thumps Baraka with a low kick.
Bronson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Baraka counters with a straight right hand.
Baraka connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bronson's hands.
Baraka throws a series of punches but Bronson moves out of range.
Baraka misses with an uppercut. Bronson saw that one coming.
Good leg kick by Bronson.
Baraka throws a body punch but Bronson moves out of range.
Baraka misses with a right hand
and Bronson counters with a good, hard body kick but Baraka shrugs it off.
Baraka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bronson blocks a jab.#T2#
Baraka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bronson circles away from the clinch 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!
Bronson misses with a leg kick.
No joy there for Bronson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bronson staying out of range there.
Bronson slips a straight right by Baraka.
A little feinted left hand from Bronson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bronson. That's going to slow Baraka down.
A nice leg kick from Baraka, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot by Bronson.
Bronson checks a leg kick.
Baraka connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Baraka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bronson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Bronson misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Baraka misses.
Baraka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Baraka misses with a hook. Bronson ducked under it nicely.
Bronson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bronson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The fight stays on the outside here - Baraka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Baraka forces Bronson back against the cage and clinches.
Baraka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bronson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Baraka working aggressively here.
Baraka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baraka is working Bronson over against the cage.#T4#
Bronson blocks an uppercut.
Baraka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bronson works on Baraka's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bronson.#CUT#The cut above Juju Baraka's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Baraka working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Bronson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bronson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bronson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bronson is working Baraka over against the cage.
Bronson lands a nice shot to the body.
Bronson lands an uppercut.
Bronson lands a nice shot to the body.
Bronson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baraka's elbow.
Bronson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Baraka.
Bronson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bronson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bronson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baraka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bronson lands a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Bronson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bronson 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 Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Bronson!

Don Bronson 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 232     
Date:   Feb 18, 2023
#R1#
Tacoronte fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tacoronte lands a jab to the head. #CUT#It looks like Don Bronson has been cut.
Bronson checks a leg kick nicely.
Tacoronte looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bronson throws a hook but Tacoronte avoids it easily.
Tacoronte is looking to counter punch.
Tacoronte misses with a kick to the body.
Tacoronte misses the jab.
Tacoronte misses with a body shot.
Bronson throws a body kick that misses.
Bronson scores with a leg kick.
Bronson throws a shot from downtown. Tacoronte moves away and avoids it.
Tacoronte does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bronson misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tacoronte 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.
Bronson lands with a nice body punch.
Bronson throws a poor cross that misses
and Tacoronte counters with a low kick, right behind Bronson 's knee.
Bronson staying out of range there.
Bronson throws a body punch but Tacoronte moves out of range.
It looked like Tacoronte was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bronson.
Bronson moves away from the strike by Tacoronte. #T1#
Bronson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bronson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bronson avoids a kick to the body.
Bronson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bronson throws a body kick that misses.
Tacoronte tries a low kick but Bronson avoids it.
Tacoronte gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bronson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Good standup being displayed there by Bronson as he connects with a hook.
A low kick lands for Tacoronte.
Tacoronte scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tacoronte.
Bronson lands a glancing blow to the side of Tacoronte's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tacoronte throws a hook but Bronson blocks it.
Bronson moves out of range as Tacoronte throws a body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Bronson misses.
An inside leg kick from Tacoronte misses. #T2#
Bronson looks to score with a jab to the body but Tacoronte is just out of range.
Bronson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tacoronte connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bronson scrambles back to his feet.
Tacoronte throws a lazy right hand but Bronson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tacoronte looks for the body kick but Bronson saw that one coming.
Bronson thinks about the counter body kick.
Tacoronte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tacoronte misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bronson counters with a left to the body.
Tacoronte throws a leg kick but Bronson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tacoronte takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Tacoronte moves into the clinch successfully.
Tacoronte on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bronson swings wildly with an uppercut but Tacoronte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bronson is leaning against Tacoronte and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bronson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tacoronte pushes Bronson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Bronson breaks the clinch.
Bronson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T3#
Good leg kick by Bronson.
Bronson scores with a spinning back kick!
Bronson scores with a sloppy right hand. Tacoronte should have avoided that one.
A jab from Tacoronte does it's job there.
Tacoronte misses with a looping right.
Bronson with a nice cross.
Bronson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tacoronte manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Bronson instigates a clinch.
Tacoronte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tacoronte stalls.
Tacoronte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bronson's elbow.
Bronson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tacoronte stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bronson struggles to land a body shot inside as Tacoronte controls his hands.
Tacoronte prevents a body shot from Bronson.
Tacoronte digs a right hand into Bronson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bronson's gas tank. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tacoronte cracks Bronson with a nice body shot.
Tacoronte swings wildly with an uppercut but Bronson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bronson scores with a shot to the side of Tacoronte's head.
Bronson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tacoronte looking to slow down the pace here.
Tacoronte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bronson.
Tacoronte works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bronson misses with a punch on the inside.
Bronson misses with some punches.
Tacoronte manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bronson lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Tacoronte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tacoronte takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Don Bronson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Don Bronson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bronson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bronson staying out of range there.
Bronson tries a low kick but Tacoronte avoids it.
Tacoronte is looking to counter punch.
Bronson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tacoronte closes the distance but Bronson moves to the side
and Bronson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tacoronte moves out of range as Bronson strikes.
Bronson is looking to slow Tacoronte down with leg kicks.
Bronson misses with a looping left.
Bronson throws a big shot that misses.
Tacoronte is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Tacoronte as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tacoronte checks it well.
Tacoronte motions for Bronson to come forward. Tacoronte throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tacoronte tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bronson is able to avoid easily.
Bronson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bronson circles away from the clinch attempt. #T1#
Bronson scoring well with a low kick there.
Tacoronte misses with a looping left.
Tacoronte misses with a body punch
and Bronson counters with a thumping low kick.
Tacoronte takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tacoronte drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bronson connects with a leg kick.
Tacoronte misses the jab.
Tacoronte takes a jab right on the kisser.
Don Bronson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tacoronte attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bronson cracks Tacoronte with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bronson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tacoronte swings for the body but Bronson moves out of range.
Bronson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tacoronte lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tacoronte stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bronson.
Bronson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tacoronte tries to close the distance and clinch but Bronson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Tacoronte ducks right into an uppercut from Bronson.
Tacoronte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bronson lands a glancing blow to the side of Tacoronte's head.
Tacoronte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tacoronte is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tacoronte will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bronson lands with a good body shot.
Tacoronte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bronson flicks out a counter leg kick but Tacoronte steps away.
Bronson swats away the attempt to clinch by Tacoronte.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bronson looks to land a body kick but Tacoronte moved away.
Tacoronte throws a leg kick but Bronson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bronson lands a jab to the head.
Bronson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tacoronte manages to avoid it.
Tacoronte takes one on the button.
Bronson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tacoronte.#T3#
Bronson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tacoronte moves out of range as Bronson throws a body kick.
Bronson throws a nice inside leg kick.
A low kick lands for Bronson.
A big right from Bronson misses.
Tacoronte doesn't manage to clinch there - Bronson circles away.
Tacoronte tries to land a front kick but Bronson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bronson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bronson ducks under a wild hook from Tacoronte.
A clash of legs there as Bronson blocks the low kick.
Tacoronte misses with the body kick
and Bronson counters with a nice uppercut.
Tacoronte misses with a kick to the body.
Bronson lands a leg kick that knocks Tacoronte off balance momentarily.
Bronson lands with a straight right. Tacoronte didn't see that one coming.
Tacoronte is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Bronson avoids the body shot from Tacoronte.
Tacoronte 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!
Bronson scores with a shot to the body. #CL#
Tacoronte has closed the distance and engaged Bronson in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bronson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bronson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bronson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tacoronte.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bronson scores with a hook to the body.
Don Bronson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bronson is working Tacoronte over against the cage.
Bronson tries to throw a body punch but Tacoronte avoids it by throwing Bronson back against the cage.
Tacoronte's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Bronson.
Tacoronte throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Bronson fails to land.
Bronson tries a body shot but Tacoronte blocks it.
Tacoronte throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Don Bronson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Don Bronson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bronson moves out of range of the body kick.
Bronson throws a one two combo.
Bronson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bronson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bronson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tacoronte's head backwards.
Bronson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bronson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bronson lands with a nice body kick.
Bronson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tacoronte. That did some damage!
Bronson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tacoronte misses with an uppercut
and Bronson counters with a straight right hand.
Bronson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bronson misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bronson lands a jab to the head.
Tacoronte attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bronson missing with a left hand there. Tacoronte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tacoronte looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bronson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tacoronte. #T1#
Bronson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tacoronte throws the left hand but Bronson avoids the punch easily.
Bronson lands with a slapping head kick.
Tacoronte tries to clinch up but Bronson circles away and keeps his distance.
Bronson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tacoronte tries to land a leg kick but Bronson saw it coming and moves away.
Bronson connects with an inside leg kick.
Bronson scores with a jab. Tacoronte acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tacoronte takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bronson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bronson misses with a hook. Tacoronte ducked under it nicely.
Tacoronte wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bronson thuds his right hand into Tacoronte's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bronson wants to clinch up but Tacoronte keeps it at a distance.
Tacoronte throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bronson on the side of the head. #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!
Bronson throws a low kick, looking for Tacoronte's leg but Tacoronte calmly moves out of range.
Bronson is looking to slow Tacoronte down with leg kicks.
Bronson moves away from the strike by Tacoronte.
Bronson blocks a head kick by Tacoronte.
Bronson slips under a jab from Tacoronte.
Tacoronte misses with an uppercut
and Bronson counters with a leg kick. #CL#
Tacoronte clinches up with Bronson and pushes him back against the cage.
Bronson misses with a punch to the body.
Bronson misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bronson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bronson gets through Tacoronte's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Bronson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tacoronte will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bronson up against the cage.
Tacoronte makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Tacoronte tries to circle away but Bronson has him pinned against the cage.
Bronson misses with some punches.
Bronson swings wildly with an uppercut but Tacoronte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tacoronte looking to throw knees to the head but Bronson is blocking nicely.
Bronson tries to work over Tacoronte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bronson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bronson throws a punch but it's blocked by Tacoronte.
Don Bronson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bronson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bronson tries to work over Tacoronte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bronson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bronson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Bronson.
Bronson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bronson can't find room to land a body shot as Tacoronte controls the action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Tacoronte. #T4#
Bronson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tacoronte leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bronson misses with a body punch.
Bronson swings wildly with an uppercut but Tacoronte uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Tacoronte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bronson walks into a straight right hand from Tacoronte.
Bronson moves out of range as Tacoronte strikes.
Bronson lunges at Tacoronte with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tacoronte's hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bronson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bronson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bronson works the jab nicely.
SaĂºl Tacoronte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bronson with the inside leg kick.
Tacoronte swings widly with a right hand
and Bronson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Bronson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bronson 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Bronson!

Don Bronson 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 225     
Date:   Jan 21, 2023
#R1#
Dracul with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bronson to score with a decent uppercut.
Bronson thuds his right hand into Dracul's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bronson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Dracul counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bronson!
Dracul working away.
Bronson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dracul trying to control the action but Bronson is working from the bottom.
Bronson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dracul.
Dracul throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Bronson works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Dracul is keen to just control but Bronson is a slippery customer.
Dracul throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bronson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Bronson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bronson tries to get to full guard but Dracul has control of the leg.
Dracul missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've been hearing that Dracul has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bronson trying to hold on to Dracul's head to control him but Dracul postures up.
Dracul scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dracul scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bronson keeping hold of Dracul's head, controlling as best he can.
Dracul performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dracul scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dracul thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Dracul is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dracul is looking to take a break and control but Bronson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dracul connects with a nice short shot to Bronson's temple.
Dracul 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#
Dracul is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bronson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dracul.
Dracul missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bronson trying to hold on to Dracul's head to control him but Dracul postures up.
Nice strikes from Dracul there. #SUB#
Bronson is defending against the submission attempts here by Dracul.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bronson has hold of Dracul's hands but Dracul slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
Dracul works his way into full mount!
Dracul is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Dracul punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bronson working to try and regain half guard.
Dracul landing strikes, looking to finish! #CUT#It looks like Don Bronson has been cut.
Bronson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dracul lands a big shot there that rocks Bronson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #CUT#That has opened up Don Bronson's cut even more.
Dracul lands a nice shot to the head. #ROC#Bronson is rocked!#CUT#Don Bronson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Radu Dracul!
Radu Dracul retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Radu Dracul thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 220     
Date:   Jan 04, 2023
#R1#
Thai tried to score with a low kick but Bronson checks it.
Thai takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bronson throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
so Thai counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bronson trying to control the position here.
Bronson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thai is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Thai drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thai jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Thai being controlled here momentarily. #T1##SUB2#
Thai postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bronson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Thai, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Thai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bronson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bronson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Thai looking for a sweep. Not yet Thai, not yet. #SU#
Bronson gets to his feet - Thai follows without any prompting.
Don Bronson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thai.
Thai fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bronson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Thai looks for a takedown but Bronson sprawls well.
Don Bronson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wille Thai.
Bronson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thai doesn't seem bothered though.
The fighters circling - Bronson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thai tries to clinch but Bronson moves away
and Bronson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Thai's knee momentarily.#T3#
Bronson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thai changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bronson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bronson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thai moves away.
Bronson throws a lazy right hand but Thai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thai feints the counter takedown.
Bronson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bronson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bronson throws the left hand but Thai avoids the punch easily.
Bronson misses with a looping left.#T4#
Thai misses with a takedown
and Bronson counters with a straight right hand.
Bronson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thai.
Bronson is looking to counter punch.
Thai misses with a takedown
and Bronson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bronson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Don Bronson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bronson swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Thai counters with a shoot takedown. Bronson fights it but they end up in guard.
Thai looking to pass the guard.
Bronson can't keep his opponent in guard - Thai advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Thai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Thai is looking for a kimura but Bronson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thai to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Thai is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Thai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bronson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson is trying is best to control the position here. #T1#
Bronson tries to roll over but Thai keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Thai is looking for a kimura but Bronson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thai to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Thai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bronson is just riding it out for now. Thai eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Thai is trying to work for a kimura but Bronson is defending well. #SUB2#
Thai is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bronson wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Thai is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Bronson is defending against the submission attempts here by Thai.
Bronson is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Bronson is defending against the submission attempts here by Thai.
Thai wants to free his trapped foot but Bronson is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3##SUB2#
Thai is trying to work for a kimura but Bronson is defending well.
Bronson gets back to full guard.
Thai slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Thai is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bronson has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Thai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bronson is just riding it out for now. Thai eventually gives up the hold.
Bronson keeping control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Thai is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Thai wants to pass to mount but Bronson is defending the position.
Bronson wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Thai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bronson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thai.
Bronson works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wille Thai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Thai is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bronson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bronson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thai was well out of range. Poor timing from Bronson.
Thai fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bronson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Don Bronson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wille Thai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Bronson throws an overhand right that lands on Thai's shoulder, as Thai tries to avoid the shot.
Thai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bronson misses with a wild body shot.
Thai is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A swing and a miss from Bronson.
Bronson throws the left hand but Thai avoids the punch easily.
And Thai tries to counter it with a takedown but Bronson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Thai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bronson throws out the jab.
Bronson misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Thai counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T2#
Bronson keeping full guard, as Thai tries to pass.
Bronson is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Thai thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Thai preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Thai drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thai jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bronson has his hands on Thai's head, controlling the position.
Thai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3##SUB2#
Thai has gone for a leg lock! Bronson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Thai's guard.#REVR#
Thai looking for a sweep. Not yet Thai, not yet.
Bronson wants to control from the top but Thai keeps moving.
Bronson controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Bronson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bronson has managed to get both his arms back between Thai's legs - danger averted.
Bronson trying to control but Thai is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Thai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bronson defends it easily.
Bronson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4##SUB2#
Thai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bronson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bronson stopping the sweep attempt from Thai.
Thai being controlled here, momentarily.
Thai is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bronson wants to improve his position but Thai is controlling well. #SUB2#
Thai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bronson is just riding it out for now. Thai eventually gives up the hold.

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 Don Bronson.
I think Bronson 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Bronson!

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

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 211     
Date:   Dec 04, 2022
#R1#
Bronson scores with a nice right hand.
Cobb misses with an uppercut.
Cobb throws a front kick that sends Bronson stumbling back into the cage.
Bronson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobb manages to avoid it.
Cobb displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bronson throws out the jab.
Bronson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cobb's corner calls for a 1-2. Cobb obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Don Bronson has been cut.
Bronson just misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cobb seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cobb stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bronson.
Bronson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bronson misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Cobb misses the target.
Cobb scores with a nice right hand.
Cobb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bronson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cobb.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobb bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cobb takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cobb throws a big shot that misses.
Cobb throws a jab but it's blocked by Bronson.
Cobb backing away here, and Bronson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Don Bronson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bronson loads up on a big right hand but Cobb slips the punch.#T1#
Cobb lands a high kick!
Nice straight punches there by Bronson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bronson.
A head kick by Cobb misses
and Bronson counters with a left to the body.
Cobb looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bronson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bronson lands with a nice body punch.
Bronson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bronson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bronson dips to his left and cracks Cobb with an uppercut!
Cobb misses with a hook. Bronson ducked under it nicely.
A nice side step and Bronson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bronson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobb was well out of range. Poor timing from Bronson.
Cobb was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A jab from Bronson does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good shot there by Bronson.
Cobb throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cobb misses with a head kick.
Bronson connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
A lazy body kick from Cobb
and Bronson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Cobb really felt that one!
Bronson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bronson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cobb crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bronson - the referee stops the clock and Cobb gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bronson. Cobb manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cobb looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bronson! But no joy.
Bronson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cobb had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A head kick misses from Bronson.
Cobb scores with a nice strike.
Cobb throws a push kick but Bronson slaps the foot to one side.
Cobb just misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb throws a hook but Bronson blocks it.
Cobb misses with the body kick
and Bronson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cobb throws a hook but Bronson avoids it easily.
Cobb tries to move into range but Bronson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cobb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Cobb. That snapped Bronson's head back. #CUT#That has opened up Don Bronson's cut even more.#T3#
Cobb missing with a left hand there. Bronson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bronson connects with a single shot there.
Cobb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bronson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bronson lands a nice looking body shot.
Cobb has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bronson.
Cobb misses with a wild combination.
Cobb gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cobb misses with a body kick.
Cobb moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bronson connects with a body shot.
Cobb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bronson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cobb throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bronson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bronson slips under a jab.
Bronson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bronson throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
Bronson slips a jab from Cobb.
Bronson blocks a head kick by Cobb.
Cobb looks to land a body kick but Bronson moved away.
Bronson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A good leg kick by Bronson.
Cobb throws a head kick that misses.
Bronson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cobb cracks Bronson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cobb throws a right hand that misses
and Bronson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cobb takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cobb gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cobb throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobb tries to land a front kick but Bronson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cobb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bronson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Don Bronson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Don Bronson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Cobb throws a big shot that misses.
Bronson looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobb is just out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bronson.
Bronson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cobb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bronson.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bronson.
Cobb scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cobb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bronson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cobb throws the kick towards the body but Bronson avoids it.
Cobb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bronson.
Cobb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bronson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb loads up on a big right hand but Bronson slips the punch.
Cobb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bronson manages to avoid it.
Bronson is looking to slow Cobb down with leg kicks.
Cobb throws a hook but Bronson avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bronson.
Cobb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bronson. #T1#
Bronson scores with a leg kick.
Bronson misses with a straight right.
It appears Cobb was looking to counter with a kick there.
Bronson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cobb moves away.
Cobb uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bronson.
Bronson avoids a kick to the body.
Bronson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobb.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bronson. That's going to slow Cobb down.
Cobb swings widly with a right hand
and Bronson counters with a nice body shot.
Cobb takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bronson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cobb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bronson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cobb.
Bronson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cobb doesn't seem bothered though.
Bronson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bronson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cobb rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bronson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
Cobb throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bronson.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bronson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cobb tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good exchange - Bronson coming out on top.
Decent striking displayed by Bronson there.
Cobb missing with a left hand there. Bronson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bronson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobb takes one to the chin there.
Cobb misses with a straight right.
Don Bronson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bronson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bronson lands a leg kick that knocks Cobb off balance momentarily.
Both fighters circling a little - Bronson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cobb looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bronson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cobb gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bronson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Cobb paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cobb chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bronson can pounce on him.
Cobb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bronson was well out of range. Poor timing from Cobb.
Cobb avoids a kick to the body.
Bronson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bronson is looking to land body kicks.
Cobb will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A jab from Bronson misses.
Cobb looks to land a combination but Bronson avoids it well.
Cobb tries to land a body kick
and Cobb takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bronson's corner calls for a 1-2. Bronson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A head kick from Bronson lands but Cobb takes it in his stride.
Bronson misses with a hook. Cobb ducked under it nicely.
Bronson scores with a leg kick.
Bronson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobb manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bronson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T4#
Bronson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A lazy body kick from Cobb
and Bronson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cobb lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bronson will feel that in the morning.
Bronson blocks a head kick by Cobb.
Cobb looks to land a right hand but Bronson moved out of range.
Cobb throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cobb takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bronson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bronson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cobb takes one on the button.
Cobb stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bronson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bronson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cobb. Cobb circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bronson avoids a kick to the body.
Bronson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bronson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Don Bronson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Don Bronson'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#
Cobb throws a lazy uppercut
and Bronson counters with a right hand to the body.
Bronson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cobb with a hook.
Bronson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bronson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bronson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cobb moves out of range of the body kick.
Bronson lands a nice looking body shot.
Bronson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cobb.
Cobb just misses with a punch to the body.
Good shot there by Cobb.
A big left from Cobb misses.
A slow jab from Cobb misses its intended target.
Cobb misses with a wild combination.
Crunch! Bronson slams his shin into Cobb's torso.#T1#
The fighters circling - Cobb throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bronson connects with a solid leg kick.
Cobb throws a jab when Bronson was well out of range.
Bronson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cobb in his tracks.
Cobb moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Cobb 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bronson moves away from the strike by Cobb.
Cobb scores with a sloppy right hand. Bronson should have avoided that one.
Cobb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobb 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.
Bronson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cobb gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bronson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cobb.
Bronson lands a nice looking body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, jab by Bronson - just one landing.
Wallace Cobb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bronson misses with the combination.
Cobb throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cobb takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bronson looks for the body kick but Cobb saw that one coming.
Bronson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bronson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cobb.
Cobb throws a lazy uppercut
letting Bronson counter with a right hand.
Cobb's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bronson under the eye.
Nice shot by Cobb.#CUT#The cut above Don Bronson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bronson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The fighters circling - Cobb throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bronson lands a jab to the head.
Cobb lands a head kick!
Cobb is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Bronson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cobb has time to react.
Bronson lands a lovely overhand right.
Cobb gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bronson.
Bronson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bronson moves out of range of the body kick.
Bronson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bronson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cobb.
Don Bronson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cobb throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Cobb throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bronson scores with a leg kick.
Bronson scores with a body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cobb crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bronson - the referee stops the clock and Cobb gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bronson. Cobb manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A good leg kick by Bronson.
Bronson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cobb takes a step back to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut there from Bronson.#T4#
Bronson lands with a right hand.
Cobb takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cobb bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bronson's head.#CUT#Don Bronson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Cobb fails to land with a series of punches.
Cobb throws an off balance right hand
and Bronson counters with a stiff right hand.
Cobb misses the shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bronson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bronson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cobb rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bronson counters with a stiff right hand.
Bronson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobb bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cobb on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bronson. Bronson obviously looking to wear him down.
Bronson stuns Cobb with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Bronson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bronson 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Bronson!

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

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 202     
Date:   Nov 09, 2022
#R1#
Bronson throws a half hearted mid kick.
ONeill throws a body punch but Bronson moves out of range.
ONeill 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.
ONeill thows a left - swing and a miss!
A low kick from Bronson is predictable there
and ONeill counters with a straight right hand.
A punch lands to the side of ONeill 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bronson checks the leg kick.
Bronson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bronson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
ONeill looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
ONeill missing with a left hand there. Bronson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Bronson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Bronson misses.
ONeill dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bronson. That did some damage!
Bronson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A left lands for Bronson.
ONeill misses with a body shot.
ONeill checks a leg kick nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bronson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bronson misses with a straight right.
ONeill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bronson moves away.
ONeill swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
ONeill connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bronson's hands.
ONeill takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Bronson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bronson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
ONeill misses with a straight left.
ONeill staying out of range there.
ONeill was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bronson scores with a hook to the body. ONeill takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from ONeill. Bronson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bronson slips under a jab from ONeill.
A left lands for Bronson.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! ONeill crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bronson - the referee stops the clock and ONeill gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bronson. ONeill manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That kick from ONeill tenderised Bronson's leg. Bronson is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slow jab from ONeill misses its intended target.
ONeill misses with a wild body shot.
That kick from ONeill tenderised Bronson's leg. Bronson is trying to keep his angry face on.
ONeill looks to score with a jab to the body but Bronson is just out of range.
Bronson cracks a nice hook into ONeill's ribs.
Bronson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bronson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent ONeill stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bronson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for ONeill. #T2#
Bronson misses with an uppercut.
ONeill moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bronson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
ONeill lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bronson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on ONeill if he has to take too many more of those.
ONeill takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
ONeill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bronson.
Bronson tries a head kick but it misses.
Bronson throws a poor cross that misses
and ONeill counters with a lovely straight right hand!
ONeill throws an overhand right that lands on Bronson's shoulder, as Bronson tries to avoid the shot.
ONeill fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
ONeill fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
ONeill is looking to chop away at Bronson's legs.
ONeill throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bronson misses with a hook. ONeill ducked under it nicely.
Bronson checks a low kick from ONeill.
ONeill slips under a jab.
Bronson throws a chopping leg kick but ONeill manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
ONeill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bronson manages to avoid it.
ONeill throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T3#
Bronson motions for ONeill to come forward. Bronson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bronson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bronson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
ONeill walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bronson.
Bronson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
ONeill is looking to counter punch.
Bronson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
ONeill stuns Bronson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big right from ONeill misses.
Bronson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
ONeill swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
ONeill throws a jab when Bronson was well out of range.
ONeill attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
ONeill takes one on the button.
ONeill just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Bronson misses.
ONeill moves out of range as Bronson strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Bronson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bronson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by ONeill.
A bone on bone clash there as Bronson blocks the leg kick.
Bronson cracks ONeill with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
ONeill moves away from the strike by Bronson.
ONeill swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4#
ONeill moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bronson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
ONeill moves out of range of the body kick.
Bronson cracks a nice hook into ONeill's ribs.
Bronson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as ONeill throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Bronson misses its intended target. #CL2#
Bronson moves into the clinch.
ONeill lands a left hand.
Bronson lands a left hand.
ONeill throws a head punch that misses.
Bronson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bronson scores with a shoulder strike.
Bronson digs a right hand underneath ONeill's ribcage. ONeill let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by ONeill.
Bronson misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Bronson.
Bronson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Bronson on the inside.
Bronson misses with a body punch.
Bronson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with ONeill's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Don Bronson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bronson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits ONeills jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A nice inside leg kick there by ONeill. That's going to slow Bronson down.
ONeill throws a looping overhand right but Bronson ducks down to avoid it.
Bronson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits ONeills jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A clash of legs there as Bronson blocks the low kick.
ONeill lands a nice shot to the body.
ONeill throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bronson counters with a nice uppercut.
Bronson connects with a crisp jab.
Bronson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but ONeill manages to avoid it.
Bronson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from ONeill.
Bronson misses with a looping left.
Bronson avoids the body shot from ONeill.
Bronson flicks out a counter leg kick but ONeill steps away.
ONeill avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
ONeill scores with a jab.#CL2#
Bronson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
ONeill lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Bronson breaks the clinch.
Bronson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bronson with a hook.
Bronson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
ONeill slips under a jab.#T1#
Bronson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but ONeill checks it well.
ONeill misses with a body kick.
ONeill throws an off balance right hand
and Bronson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bronson throws a low kick but ONeill moves out of range easily.
Bronson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from ONeill.
ONeill wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
ONeill walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bronson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
ONeill throws a looping overhand right but Bronson ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bronson! But no joy.
ONeill scores with a nice strike.
ONeill misses with a low kick as Bronson jumps back.
Bronson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bronson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but ONeill manages to avoid it.
ONeill throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bronson misses the jab.
ONeill takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Don Bronson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bronson throws the left hand but ONeill avoids the punch easily.
Good work by ONeill as he checks the leg kick.
ONeill scoring well with a low kick there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
ONeill works Bronson's body with a nice hook.
ONeill throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Bronson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
ONeill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bronson.
Bronson lands a really nice looking cross but ONeill seems unphased.
ONeill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bronson.
Dempsey ONeill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
ONeill is looking to slow Bronson down with leg kicks.
ONeill moves out of range as Bronson throws a body kick.
Nice body kick from Bronson.
ONeill lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bronson lands with a good body shot.
ONeill throws a leg kick but Bronson moved away.
Bronson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bronson misses with a body shot.
ONeill lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
ONeill looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
No joy there for Bronson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bronson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by ONeill.
ONeill misses with a straight left.
ONeill throws a body shot but no joy.
Bronson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bronson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
ONeill swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bronson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
ONeill fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bronson.
Bronson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
ONeill connects with a body shot.
Bronson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bronson is looking to slow ONeill down with leg kicks.
Bronson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
ONeill fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bronson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bronson slips a straight right by ONeill.
ONeill throws an off balance right hand
and Bronson counters with a big head kick but ONeill shrugs it off.
ONeill throws an overhand right that lands on Bronson's shoulder, as Bronson tries to avoid the shot.
Bronson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by ONeill. ONeill obviously looking to wear him down.
Bronson takes a swing at ONeill's ribcage but misses.
Bronson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but ONeill was well out of range. Poor timing from Bronson.
ONeill throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bronson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut there from Bronson.
Bronson misses with a kick to the body.
ONeill throws a big counter combination but Bronson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
ONeill tries a low kick but Bronson avoids it.
ONeill fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
ONeill slips under a jab.
ONeill throws a low kick, looking for Bronson's leg but Bronson calmly moves out of range.
ONeill scores with a nice right hand.
ONeill misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Bronson misses its intended target.
ONeill misses with a left hand
and Bronson counters with a solid body kick.
ONeill wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bronson just misses with a punch to the body.
Bronson takes one to the side of the head.
ONeill shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
ONeill scores with a punch to the head.
ONeill paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bronson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
ONeill connects with a right hand. Bronson shakes it off.
ONeill comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bronson takes a swing at ONeill's ribcage but misses.
Bronson 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.
Bronson misses with a low kick.
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 Dempsey ONeill will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
ONeill thumps Bronson with a low kick.
Jab from ONeill.
ONeill checks a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Bronson.
Bronson throws a body kick that misses.
ONeill attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bronson moves out of range as ONeill strikes.
Bronson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
ONeill looks to land a right hand but Bronson moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bronson. ONeill does a little dance to reset his feet.
ONeill uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bronson has time to react.
ONeill tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jab, jab by Bronson - just one landing.
Bronson misses with a body kick.
A clash of legs there as Bronson blocks the low kick.
ONeill lands a leg kick that knocks Bronson off balance momentarily.
ONeill scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bronson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before ONeill has time to react.
Bronson avoids the body shot from ONeill. #T1#
ONeill throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
ONeill waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bronson.
Bronson looks to land a right hand but ONeill moved out of range.
Bronson misses the shot to the body.
ONeill looks to land a right hand but Bronson moved out of range.
ONeill takes one to the side of the head.
Bronson staying out of range there.
Bronson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
ONeill walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bronson.
Bronson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. ONeill sees it coming and avoids it easily.
ONeill throws a body shot but no joy.
ONeill scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bronson throws a leg kick but ONeill moved away.
ONeill throws an off balance right hand
and Bronson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bronson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
ONeill looks to land a left hand but Bronson moved out of range nicely.
ONeill lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
ONeill jabs Bronson to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
ONeill is looking to score with low kicks.
Donk. ONeill catches Bronson right on the button with a cross.
Bronson misses with a low kick.
Bronson scores with a spinning back kick!
A big left from Bronson misses.
ONeill throws a solid leg kick but Bronson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at ONeill.
Bronson misses the shot to the body.
ONeill misses with a right hand
letting Bronson counter with a right hand.
ONeill lands with a good body shot.
ONeill throws a shot from downtown. Bronson moves away and avoids it.
ONeill throws a leg kick but Bronson moved away.
ONeill will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by ONeill. That's going to slow Bronson down.
ONeill lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
ONeill slips under a jab from Bronson.
ONeill looks to score with a jab to the body but Bronson is just out of range.
ONeill throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bronson slips under a jab.
ONeill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bronson. #T3#
Bronson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
ONeill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bronson manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Bronson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
ONeill throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bronson blocks a jab.
ONeill thows a left - swing and a miss!
A shot to the liver by Bronson. Beautiful body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from ONeill. Bronson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bronson counters with a body kick.
ONeill fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bronson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bronson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bronson lets loose with a powerful body kick. ONeill will feel that in the morning.
ONeill steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bronson.
Bronson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bronson scores with a nice body kick.
Bronson throws a poor cross that misses
and ONeill counters with a nice body shot.
Bronson scores with a decent looking hook.
Bronson throws out a powerful jab.
ONeill throws a leg kick
and Bronson counters with a low kick, right behind ONeill 's knee.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bronson throws a leg kick but ONeill sees it coming and moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from ONeill.#T4#
Bronson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bronson moves out of range of the strikes.
Donk. Bronson catches ONeill right on the button with a cross.
Bronson throws a low kick but ONeill moves out of range easily.
ONeill throws a big shot that misses.
Bronson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from ONeill with a body shot.
ONeill fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bronson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
ONeill avoids the body shot from Bronson.
ONeill misses with a right hand
and Bronson counters with a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by ONeill. That's going to slow Bronson down.
ONeill loads up on a big right hand but Bronson slips the punch.
Jab by Bronson.
Bronson misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
ONeill falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bronson counters with a stiff right hand.
Sloppy strikes from ONeill. Those never looked like landing.
Bronson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Don Bronson.
Well Bronson 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Don Bronson!

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

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 194     
Date:   Oct 15, 2022
#R1#
Bronson slips under a jab.
Bronson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Bronson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bronson dodges the punch combination from Chestner.
Chestner connects with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Don Bronson has been cut.
Bronson throws a hook but Chestner avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Bronson.
Chestner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chestner digs a good hook to Bronson's body.
Bronson connects with a jab.#T1#
Bronson lands a nice shot to the body.
Bronson moves out of range as Chestner strikes.
Chestner misses with an uppercut. Bronson saw that one coming.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Chestner 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.
Chestner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bronson can pounce on him.
Bronson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bronson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chestner.
An attempted straight right counter from Bronson misses the target.
Chestner misses with a looping right.
Bronson misses with a body shot.
Chestner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chestner cracks Bronson with an open hand slap.#T2#
Bronson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chestner.
Chestner checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bronson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chestner.
Chestner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Bronson.
A telegraphed right hand from Bronson misses the target.
A countering left hand to the body from Chestner misses.
Chestner tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Bronson lands a nice shot that snaps Chestner's head back.
Some bone on bone action there as Chestner checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A lazy left from Chestner finds it's target.
Bronson throws a head kick that misses
and Chestner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bronson misses with a straight right.
Bronson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bronson lands a jab to Chestner's midsection.
Don Bronson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bronson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chestner.
Chestner now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chestner takes a swing at Bronson's ribcage but misses.
Bronson takes a swing at Chestner's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Bronson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Bronson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Chestner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bronson looks to score with a jab to the body but Chestner is just out of range.
Bronson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chestner.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chestner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chestner misses with a wild body shot.
Bronson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chestner's head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bronson 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 Chestner has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chestner and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bronson scores with a spinning back kick!
Bronson scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Don Bronson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Don Bronson'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#
A jab from Bronson misses.
Chestner takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Chestner misses with a wild body shot.
Chestner misses with a straight right.
As Chestner backs away, Bronson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bronson lands with a nice body punch.
Bronson works the jab nicely.
Bronson throws a right hand that misses
and Chestner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chestner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bronson.
Bronson connects with a right hand. Chestner shakes it off.
Bronson misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
A left and a right from Chestner both land. Nice combination.
Chestner throws a sloppy body shot
and Bronson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chestner misses with an uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Bronson there.
Bronson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chestner throws a body punch but Bronson moves out of range.
Chestner drops his hands momentarily and Bronson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chestner scores with a hook to the body. Bronson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chestner misses with a straight right. #T2#
Bronson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chestner on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chestner throws a hook but Bronson avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Bronson misses its target.
Chestner takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Chestner lands a nice hook to Bronson's body. Bronson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chestner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bronson.
Chestner throws a series of punches but Bronson moves out of range.
Bronson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chestner.
Bronson lands with an overhand left.
Chestner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bronson.
Bronson cracks Chestner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3#
Nice body kick there by Bronson.
Chestner throws a looping overhand right but Bronson ducks down to avoid it.
Bronson misses with an uppercut.
Good shot there by Chestner.
Bronson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chestner throws an overhand right that lands on Bronson's shoulder, as Bronson tries to avoid the shot.
Chestner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chestner scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#Don Bronson's cut is getting worse.
Chestner throws the left hand but Bronson avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Bronson throws a hook to the side of Chestner's head but Chestner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A countering left hand to the body from Chestner misses.
Don Bronson is winning the standup battle so far.
Bronson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Bronson misses its intended target.
Bronson scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chestner closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bronson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Good standup being displayed there by Bronson as he connects with a hook.
Chestner loads up on a big right hand but Bronson slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Don Bronson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Don Bronson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Bronson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chestner walks into a straight right hand from Bronson.
Bronson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chestner moves away.
Bronson tests Chestner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bronson lands a front kick.
Chestner throws a right hand that misses
and Bronson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chestner throws the left hand but Bronson avoids the punch easily.
Chestner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Bronson misses with a straight left.
Chestner misses with the combination.
Chestner takes one to the chin there.
Bronson throws a hook to the side of Chestner's head but Chestner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chestner throws a right and a left that Bronson avoids nicely.
Bronson misses with a looping right.
Bronson swings widly with a right hand
enabling Chestner to counter with a crisp jab.
Brad Chestner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bronson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD2#
Chestner feints and as Bronson raises his hands in defense, Chestner changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Bronson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bronson scores with a nice body kick.
Bronson misses with an uppercut. Chestner saw that one coming.
Bronson takes a swing at Chestner's ribcage but misses.
Chestner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bronson. Bronson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chestner misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Bronson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Chestner lands a jab to Bronson's midsection.
Chestner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bronson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Don Bronson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bronson scores with a head kick. Chestner tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#It looks like Brad Chestner has been cut.
Chestner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chestner has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bronson.
Bronson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Chestner moves into the clinch.
Bronson misses with the head strike.
Chestner's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Chestner working aggressively here.
Chestner blocks a body shot from Bronson.
Bronson misses with a punch on the inside.
Bronson blocks a body shot from Chestner.
Bronson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chestner backwards.
Chestner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chestner blocks an elbow strike from Bronson.
Chestner tries a body shot but Bronson blocks it.
Bronson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chestner can do to turn this around?
Bronson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chestner.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bronson blocks an uppercut.
Bronson lands a shot to the body.
Bronson can't find room to land a body shot as Chestner controls the action.
Bronson prevents a body shot from Chestner.
Bronson lands with a right to the head.
Bronson blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Bronson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chestner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bronson. Bronson obviously looking to wear him down.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Bronson!

Don Bronson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: SYN 930 Leifsson vs. Bigg     
Date:   Sep 28, 2022
#R1##TD#
Gustafsson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Gustafsson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bronson is just riding it out for now. Gustafsson eventually gives up the hold.
Gustafsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bronson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gustafsson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gustafsson's back!
Gustafsson wants to escape the position.
Bronson biding his time, looking for the opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson is trying to break free.
Bronson is riding his opponent, not letting Gustafsson buck him off.
Gustafsson tries to escape the position. #T1#
Bronson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Bronson has the hooks in. Gustafsson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
What can Gustafsson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Gustafsson prevents Bronson from getting a body triangle.
Bronson is hanging on to Gustafsson's back as he tries to escape.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Bronson is continuing to stall.#T2#
Gustafsson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Gustafsson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gustafsson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bronson's guard. Nice work there by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bronson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gustafsson throwing strikes from guard but Bronson blocks nicely.
Gustafsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bronson is keeping the position for now.
Gustafsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Gustafsson has gone for a leg lock! Bronson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gustafsson's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Gustafsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3#
Bronson sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Gustafsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bronson content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gustafsson is looking to sweep but instead, Bronson has passed into half guard.
Gustafsson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gustafsson keeping moving, preventing Bronson from controlling successfully. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bronson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Gustafsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bronson stays in close to Gustafsson's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Gustafsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bronson wants to control from the top but Gustafsson keeps moving. #SUB#
Gustafsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Don Bronson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Gustafsson shoots for a takedown but Bronson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bronson misses with a kick to the body.
Gustafsson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bronson sprawls and moves away.
Bronson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gustafsson.
Bronson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gustafsson.
Bronson lands a jab to Gustafsson's midsection.
Gustafsson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bronson swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Gustafsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustafsson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bronson counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Simon Gustafsson has been cut.
A cross from Bronson lands.#T1##TD#
Gustafsson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bronson was covering up waiting for the punch and Gustafsson finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Gustafsson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bronson dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Bronson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Gustafsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bronson defends it easily.#SUB#
Gustafsson looking for a guillotine here but Bronson defends easily.
Bronson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Bronson won't allow Gustafsson to sweep him here.
Bronson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Gustafsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bronson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bronson trying to control but Gustafsson is working from the bottom.
Bronson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Gustafsson is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Bronson frees his head nicely. Oh but Gustafsson has switched to an armbar! Bronson is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Simon Gustafsson!

 

Event: SYN 925 Pawlik vs. Vice     
Date:   Aug 31, 2022
#R1#
Hallbjornsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A low kick lands for Hallbjornsson.
Good exchange - Hallbjornsson coming out on top.#CUT2#It looks like Don Bronson has been cut.
Bronson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bronson misses with a right hand
and Hallbjornsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Bronson throws a body shot but no joy.
Bronson misses with a lunging right hand
and Hallbjornsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hallbjornsson.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bronson.
Hallbjornsson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hallbjornsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Hallbjornsson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bronson blocks the body kick.
It looked like Bronson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hallbjornsson moves out of range of the body kick from Bronson.
Hallbjornsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bronson.
Hallbjornsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hallbjornsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Crunch! Hallbjornsson slams his shin into Bronson's torso.
Hallbjornsson throws the left hand but Bronson avoids the punch easily.
Bronson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hallbjornsson catches Bronson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT2#Don Bronson's cut is getting worse.#T2#
Bronson needs to keep his hands up - Hallbjornsson had a free shot at his head there.
Bronson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hallbjornsson. Hallbjornsson obviously looking to wear him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bronson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hallbjornsson feints a counter leg kick.
Hallbjornsson slips a jab from Bronson.
Both fighters circling a little - Bronson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hallbjornsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hallbjornsson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bronson counters with an inside leg kick.
Bronson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hallbjornsson swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T3#
Hallbjornsson throws a hook to the side of Bronson's head but Bronson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bronson looks to land a body kick but Hallbjornsson moved away.
Hallbjornsson throws a lazy right hand but Bronson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hallbjornsson digs a good body shot into Bronson's ribs.
Hallbjornsson tests Bronson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bronson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hallbjornsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Bronson avoids the body shot from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson works the jab nicely.#CUT2#Don Bronson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bronson is looking to land body kicks.
Bronson throws a right hand that misses
and Hallbjornsson counters with a low kick, right behind Bronson 's knee.
Bronson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bronson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A cross from Bronson lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hallbjornsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bronson manages to avoid it.
Hallbjornsson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bronson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adils Hallbjornsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Don Bronson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Hallbjornsson drops his hands momentarily and Bronson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bronson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hallbjornsson misses with a straight right.
Bronson ducks right into an uppercut from Hallbjornsson.
Bronson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bronson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bronson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hallbjornsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hallbjornsson looks to land a left hand but Bronson moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallbjornsson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bronson tries a low kick but Hallbjornsson avoids it.#T1#
Bronson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bronson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#Jeez, Don Bronson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Hallbjornsson with the inside leg kick.
Hallbjornsson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bronson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hallbjornsson wants to slow Bronson down by chopping away at his legs.
Bronson is looking to counter punch.
Hallbjornsson checks the leg kick nicely there.
A head kick misses from Hallbjornsson.
Bronson connects with a body shot.
Hallbjornsson throws a looping overhand right but Bronson ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Hallbjornsson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Adils Hallbjornsson!
During a confident post fight interview, Adils Hallbjornsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: SYN 918 Tax Payer vs. Gracie     
Date:   Jul 27, 2022
#R1#
Nice cross by Kawamata.#CUT2#It looks like Don Bronson has been cut.
Bronson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kawamata manages to avoid it.
Kawamata throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bronson looks to throw the jab but Kawamata is out of range.
Kawamata stalks Bronson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bronson's face. Bronson staggers backwards, shaken.
Kawamata throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bronson counters with a stiff right hand.
Kawamata ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kawamata misses with a body kick.
Bronson moves forwards but Kawamata connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kawamata throws a jab when Bronson was well out of range.
Kawamata misses with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kawamata misses with a straight left.
It looked like Bronson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kawamata.#T1#
Bronson blocks the body kick.
Kawamata connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bronson. Bronson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bronson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kawamata throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bronson throws a quick counter head kick but Kawamata was just out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kawamata. Bronson shrugs it off though.
Kawamata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bronson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kawamata.
Kawamata throws a sloppy head kick and Bronson moves out of range easily.
Kawamata throws a poor cross that misses
and Bronson counters with a nice uppercut.
Kawamata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bronson.
Bronson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kawamata finds it's way round the side to connect with Bronson's head. #T2#
Bronson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kawamata.
Bronson throws a jab when Kawamata was well out of range.
Kawamata lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bronson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kawamata lands the left hand.#CUT2#Don Bronson's cut is getting worse.
Kawamata throws a body kick that misses
and Bronson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kawamata throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kawamata misses with the body kick
and Bronson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A low kick lands for Bronson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kawamata. Bronson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kawamata scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T3#
Bronson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kawamata lands the left hand.
Kawamata misses the body punch
and Bronson counters with a stiff right hand.
Kawamata is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bronson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Bronson throws a body punch but Kawamata moves out of range.
Kawamata uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT2#Don Bronson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kawamata tries to land a front kick but Bronson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kawamata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bronson moves away.
Bronson moves out of range of the strikes.
Bronson misses with a body kick.
Kawamata slips under a jab.
Kawamata jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Bronson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kawamata looks to land a left hand but Bronson moved out of range nicely.
Bronson throws a right hand that misses
and Kawamata counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kawamata misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bronson counters with a good, hard body kick but Kawamata shrugs it off.
Both fighters circling a little - Bronson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kawamata looks winded!
Bronson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kawamata.
Kawamata throws an off balance right hand
and Bronson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kento Kawamata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bronson scores with a decent looking hook.
Kawamata pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kento Kawamata dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Don Bronson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kawamata blocks a head kick by Bronson.
Nice cross by Bronson.
Bronson lands with a shot to the body.
Kawamata throws a lazy uppercut
and Bronson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kawamata really felt that one!
Kawamata takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bronson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kawamata's hands.
Kawamata looks for the body kick but Bronson saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson works the jab nicely.
Kawamata misses with a body kick.
Bronson is looking to counter with head kicks.
Bronson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Bronson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bronson blocks a head kick by Kawamata.
Kawamata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kento Kawamata seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A lazy body kick from Kawamata
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kawamata looks for the body kick but Bronson saw that one coming.
And Bronson counters with a quick kick to the body but Kawamata blocks it.
Bronson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big right from Bronson misses.
Kawamata has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Bronson moves out of range of the body kick.
Bronson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bronson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bronson swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Kawamata takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #ROC#Kawamata is rocked!
Kawamata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bronson.
Kawamata moves out of range of the body kick.
Kawamata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bronson.
Kawamata with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bronson misses with a looping right.
Bronson lands with a straight right. Kawamata didn't see that one coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bronson.
Kawamata throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bronson. #T3#
Kawamata throws a wild body kick that Bronson sees coming a mile off.
Kawamata has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bronson.
Bronson lands a leg kick that knocks Kawamata off balance momentarily.
Kawamata fails to land with a series of punches.
Bronson connects with a body shot.
Kawamata is breathing heavily.
Kawamata throws a right hand that misses
and Kawamata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kawamata misses with an uppercut
and Bronson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kawamata lands a jab to Bronson's midsection.
Kawamata misses with a shot to the body #KD#
and Bronson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kawamata! Bronson lets Kawamata back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Kawamata is still on wobbly legs! Can Bronson finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bronson lands with a kick to the ribs. #T4#
Kawamata has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bronson.
Kawamata throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bronson rattles Kawamata with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Kawamata tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Bronson dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Kawamata stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Don Bronson!
Don Bronson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: SYN 913 Patriot vs. Tax Payer     
Date:   Jul 09, 2022
#R1#
Dionisy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dionisy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Bronson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bronson looks to score with a jab to the body but Dionisy is just out of range.
Bronson moves out of range as Dionisy throws a body kick.
Bronson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dionisy counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been informed that Bronson 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.
Bronson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT#It looks like Don Bronson has been cut.
Bronson avoids the head kick by Dionisy.
Bronson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dionisy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bronson misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson moves out of range of the body kick.
Bronson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bronson throws out a counter right but Dionisy avoids it with no problem.
Don Bronson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bronson avoids a kick to the body.
Bronson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dionisy lands a leg kick that knocks Bronson off balance momentarily.#T1#
Dionisy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bronson.
Dionisy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dionisy throws a hook but Bronson blocks it.
A shot to the liver by Dionisy. Beautiful body shot.
Bronson lands with a shot to the body.
Bronson works Dionisy's body with a nice hook.
Dionisy lands with a hook. Bronson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dionisy throws out a leg kick but Bronson moves out of range and Dionisy only half commits.
Dionisy throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dionisy tries to land a leg kick but Bronson saw it coming and moves away. #T2#
Bronson with the inside leg kick.
Dionisy throws a hook but Bronson avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for Dionisy.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bronson misses the shot to the body.
Bronson misses the body punch
and Dionisy counters with a good, hard body kick but Bronson shrugs it off.
Dionisy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dionisy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bronson.
Dionisy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bronson just manages to avoid it.
Bronson throws a hook to the side of Dionisy's head but Dionisy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Donk. Bronson catches Dionisy right on the button with a cross.
Dionisy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bronson moves away.
Bronson misses with a leg kick
letting Dionisy counter with a right hand. #T3#
Dionisy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dionisy throws a lazy uppercut
and Bronson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bronson throws a body punch but Dionisy moves out of range.
Dionisy tried to counter with a leg kick but Bronson avoided it.
Bronson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bronson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bronson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dionisy misses with a low kick as Bronson jumps back.
Dionisy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bronson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bronson! But no joy.
Dionisy throws a push kick but Bronson slaps the foot to one side.
Dionisy moves out of range of the leg kick from Bronson.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dionisy. #T4#
Bronson lands with a shot to the body.
Bronson missing with a left hand there. Dionisy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dionisy misses the shot to the body.
Bronson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dionisy on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dionisy throws a shot from downtown. Bronson moves away and avoids it.
Dionisy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dionisy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bronson on the side of the head.
Dionisy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bronson manages to avoid it.
Bronson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bronson lands a nice hook to Dionisy's body. Dionisy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bronson connects with a body shot that sends Dionisy's belly button to the back.
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 Cerberus Dionisy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Don Bronson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dionisy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bronson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dionisy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cerberus Dionisy is winning the standup battle so far.
Dionisy scores with a leg kick.
Bronson moves out of range of the body kick from Dionisy.
Bronson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bronson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dionisy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bronson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dionisy scrambles back to his feet.
Bronson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bronson throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dionisy blocks a jab.
Dionisy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bronson.
Bronson looks to score with a jab to the body but Dionisy is just out of range.#T1#
Bronson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dionisy.
Dionisy misses with a straight left.
Dionisy scores with a shot to the body.
Dionisy lands a nice hook to Bronson's body. Bronson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bronson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bronson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bronson swings for the body but Dionisy moves out of range.
Dionisy walks into a stiff left hand from Bronson.
Dionisy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bronson manages to avoid it.
Bronson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bronson misses with a hook
and Dionisy counters with a low kick, right behind Bronson 's knee. #T2#
Dionisy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dionisy throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Bronson, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bronson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dionisy.
Bronson misses with a left hand
and Dionisy makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bronson really felt that one!
Dionisy misses the shot to the body.
Dionisy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bronson looks to score with a jab to the body but Dionisy is just out of range.
Dionisy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dionisy slips a jab from Bronson.
Dionisy half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bronson wants to land a leg kick but Dionisy is out of range. #T3#
Bronson thows a leg kick but Dionisy checks it
and Dionisy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#That has opened up Don Bronson's cut even more.
Dionisy moves forwards but Bronson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bronson takes a swing at Dionisy's ribcage but misses.
Dionisy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bronson flicks out a counter leg kick but Dionisy steps away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dionisy. Bronson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Bronson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Dionisy has got the better of the exchanges.
Bronson misses with a left hand
and Dionisy counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Dionisy finds it's way through Bronson's defenses.
Bronson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bronson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dionisy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dionisy misses the jab.#T4#
Dionisy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good leg kick by Bronson.
Bronson blocks a leg kick.
Bronson sizes up Dionisy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dionisy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bronson.
Dionisy ducks under a wild hook from Bronson.
Bronson moves out of range of the body kick from Dionisy.
Dionisy scores with a jab.#CUT#The cut above Don Bronson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Dionisy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bronson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dionisy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bronson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cerberus Dionisy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Don Bronson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Bronson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bronson throws a good cross that connects.
Bronson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bronson throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Dionisy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bronson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dionisy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dionisy throws a wild body kick that Bronson sees coming a mile off.
Dionisy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bronson checks it well.
Bronson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Bronson blocks the low kick.
Dionisy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bronson throws a hook to the side of Dionisy's head but Dionisy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Dionisy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bronson misses with a right hand
and Dionisy counters with a leg kick. #T1#
Dionisy lands a lovely overhand right.
Dionisy throws a leg kick but Bronson moved away.
Bronson throws a leg kick but Dionisy checks it.
Bronson connects with a body shot that sends Dionisy's belly button to the back.
Bronson cracks Dionisy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bronson jabs at Dionisy's body.
Bronson throws a push kick but Dionisy slaps the foot to one side.
Dionisy lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bronson takes a step back to recover.
Dionisy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2#
Dionisy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bronson.
Dionisy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bronson tries to score with a low kick but Dionisy moves his leg out of the way.
Bronson misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Dionisy misses its intended target.
Bronson scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bronson just misses with a punch to the body.
Dionisy's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dionisy duly obliges.
Dionisy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bronson throws a leg kick that misses. #T3#
A head kick misses from Dionisy.
And Bronson responds with a good body kick, but Dionisy manages to step out the way in time.
Bronson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dionisy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bronson.
Bronson throws a shot from downtown. Dionisy moves away and avoids it.
Bronson swings for the body but Dionisy moves out of range.
Dionisy tried to counter with a leg kick but Bronson avoided it.
Bronson throws out a loose jab but Dionisy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Dionisy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bronson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dionisy needs to keep his hands up - Bronson had a free shot at his head there.
Bronson throws a right hand that misses
enabling Dionisy to counter with a crisp jab.
Dionisy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
Dionisy looks to land a right hand but Bronson moved out of range.
Dionisy looks to score with a jab to the body but Bronson is just out of range.
Bronson throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Dionisy misses the target.
Dionisy throws a hook to the side of Bronson's head but Bronson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Dionisy misses.
Dionisy lands a front kick.
Bronson lands with an uppercut that bounces Dionisy off the cage and back into range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dionisy throws a head kick that Bronson semi-blocks.
Dionisy misses with an uppercut.
Bronson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dionisy throws a front kick that sends Bronson stumbling back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Don Bronson just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Don Bronson'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.#R4#
Dionisy cracks Bronson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dionisy throws a lazy head kick
and Bronson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dionisy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bronson can pounce on him.
Bronson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bronson scores with a hook.
Bronson lands a front kick.
Bronson cracks Dionisy with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dionisy tries to land a body kick
and Bronson counters with a nice uppercut.
Bronson thows a body kick. Dionisy tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dionisy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bronson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
Bronson misses with a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Dionisy.
Bronson dips to his left and cracks Dionisy with an uppercut!
Dionisy misses with a body shot
and Bronson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dionisy walks into a stiff left hand from Bronson.
A low kick from Bronson misses
and Dionisy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#Don Bronson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Dionisy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bronson misses with a shot to the body
and Dionisy counters with a right hand to the body.
Good leg kick by Dionisy. #T2#
Bronson connects with a looping right hand.
Dionisy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bronson misses with a low kick.
Dionisy throws a quick counter head kick but Bronson was just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bronson throws a body punch but Dionisy moves out of range.
Bronson takes one to the side of the head.
That kick from Dionisy tenderised Bronson's leg. Bronson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dionisy digs a good hook to Bronson's body.
Bronson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bronson misses with a straight left.
Bronson scores with the left hand. Dionisy knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
Bronson throws a jab when Dionisy was well out of range.
Bronson throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Dionisy moves into the clinch.
Dionisy lands a hook that snaps the head of Bronson backwards.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Cerberus Dionisy!
After the fight, Cerberus Dionisy 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: SYN 908 Steve vs. Babinski     
Date:   Jun 19, 2022
#R1#
Kawamata comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kawamata lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bronson will feel that in the morning.
Kawamata throws a push kick but Bronson slaps the foot to one side.
Kawamata throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No joy there for Kawamata, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kawamata throws a lazy uppercut
and Kawamata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kawamata looks for the body kick but Bronson saw that one coming.
Kawamata connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#It looks like Don Bronson has been cut.
Kawamata misses with a lunging right hand
and Bronson counters with a right hand to the body.
Bronson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Kawamata to counter with a crisp jab.
Bronson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Kawamata finds it's way through Bronson's defenses.
Kawamata is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bronson.
Bronson tried to counter with a leg kick but Kawamata avoided it.
Kawamata moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bronson checks a leg kick nicely.
It looked like Bronson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Kawamata misses with a hook
and Kawamata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kawamata.
A low kick from Kawamata misses
and Bronson counters with an outside leg kick.
Kawamata connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kawamata throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bronson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kawamata misses with a kick to the body.
Kawamata throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bronson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kawamata misses with a hook to the body
letting Bronson counter with a right hand.
Kawamata throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bronson counters with a stiff right hand.
Bronson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kawamata counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bronson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kawamata.
Bronson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A slow jab from Kawamata misses its intended target. #T2#
Bronson avoids the body shot from Kawamata.
Kawamata misses with a body kick.
Bronson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kawamata lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bronson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bronson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kawamata connects with a right hand. Bronson shakes it off.#CUT2#Don Bronson's cut is getting worse.
Kawamata tests Bronson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kawamata throws a body shot but no joy.
Bronson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kento Kawamata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kawamata lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bronson takes a step back to recover.
A slow jab from Kawamata misses its intended target.
Bronson throwing a counter right hand but Kawamata manages to avoid it.
Bronson moves out of range as Kawamata throws a body kick.
Kawamata looks to land a body kick but Bronson moved away.
Kawamata falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bronson counters with a good, hard body kick but Kawamata shrugs it off. #T3#
Bronson throws a hook but Kawamata blocks it.
Kawamata thuds a left hand into Bronson's body.
Kawamata looks to throw a body kick
and Bronson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bronson ducks under a wild hook from Kawamata.
Bronson is looking to counter punch.
Kawamata lands an overhand right.
Bronson ducks under a wild hook from Kawamata.
A shot to the body from Kawamata misses
and Bronson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kawamata throws a poor cross that misses
and Bronson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kawamata throws a hook but Bronson avoids it easily.
Bronson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kawamata throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bronson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bronson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bronson misses with a low kick as Kawamata jumps back.
Bronson throws a hook but Kawamata blocks it.#T4#
Kawamata scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kawamata tries to land a body kick
and Bronson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Bronson.
Bronson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kawamata staying out of range there.
Kawamata throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bronson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kawamata has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Bronson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kawamata momentarily.
Kawamata throws a jab but it's blocked by Bronson.
Kawamata jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT2#Don Bronson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bronson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kawamata works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kawamata lands a jab to the head.
Bronson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kawamata missing with a left hand there. Bronson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kento Kawamata dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Don Bronson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kawamata throws an off balance right hand
and Bronson counters with a stiff right hand.
A lazy left from Kawamata finds it's target.
Kawamata looks to land a body kick but Bronson moved away.
Bronson misses with a straight right.
Kawamata misses with a body punch
and Bronson counters with a straight right hand.
Bronson throws a lazy right hand but Kawamata sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bronson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bronson tried to counter with a leg kick but Kawamata avoided it.
Bronson throws a wild body kick that Kawamata sees coming a mile off.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kawamata checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson lands with an uppercut that bounces Kawamata off the cage and back into range.
Kawamata fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice cross by Kawamata.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bronson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kawamata looks to throw the jab but Bronson is out of range. #T1#
Bronson blocks the body kick.
Bronson blocks a jab.
It looked like Bronson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bronson cracks Kawamata with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bronson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bronson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kawamata throws out the jab.
Kawamata connects with a body shot.
Kawamata cracks Bronson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT2#Jeez, Don Bronson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Kawamata throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bronson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kawamata looks to land a left hand but Bronson moved out of range nicely.
Kawamata turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kawamata blocks a low kick nicely.
Bronson throws a front kick aimed at Kawamata's knee but Kawamata avoids it well. #T2#
Kawamata throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
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!
Kawamata thows a body kick. Bronson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kento Kawamata seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kawamata lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kawamata misses the jab.
Kawamata misses with the body kick
and Bronson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kawamata tries to land a body kick
and Bronson counters with a low kick, right behind Kawamata 's knee.
Kawamata throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bronson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kawamata cracks Bronson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kawamata lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kawamata pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kawamata misses with a left hand
and Bronson counters with an inside leg kick.
Kawamata is breathing heavily.
Kawamata misses with a leg kick
and Bronson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T3#
Kawamata swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bronson counters with a body kick.
Kawamata stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bronson.
Kawamata has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kawamata 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.
Bronson scores with a nice strike.
A big left from Kawamata misses.
Kawamata moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bronson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kawamata throws a poor cross that misses
and Bronson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kawamata throws a wild body kick that Bronson sees coming a mile off.
Kawamata throws a wild hook but Bronson just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Kawamata gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Bronson raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Bronson!
Don Bronson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: SYN 90210     
Date:   May 29, 2022
#R1#
The fighters circling - Bronson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bronson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bronson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Mahrishi forces Bronson back against the cage and clinches.
Bronson blocking some punches. #TD2#
Bronson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bronson looking for a sweep. Not yet Bronson, not yet.
Mahrishi wants to pass the guard but Bronson is keeping the position.
Bronson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mahrishi controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mahrishi is one step ahead there. #SU#
Mahrishi stands up from Bronson's guard - Mahrishi perhaps looking for a knockout. #T1#
Mahrishi blocks the body kick.
Bronson walks into a left hand. #CUT#It looks like Don Bronson has been cut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mahrishi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bronson - the referee stops the clock and Mahrishi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bronson. Mahrishi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mahrishi throws a jab when Bronson was well out of range.
Bronson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mahrishi tries to clinch up.
We've been hearing reports that Mahrishi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bronson. That's going to slow Mahrishi down.
Bronson slips a jab and a cross from Mahrishi.
Bronson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bronson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mahrishi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bronson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahrishi moves away.
Bronson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bronson connects with a body shot that sends Mahrishi's belly button to the back.#T2#
Bronson blocks a head kick by Mahrishi.
Bronson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahrishi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bronson.
Mahrishi with a nice cross.
A big left from Mahrishi misses.
Bronson feints a counter leg kick.
Mahrishi scores with a punch to the head.
Bronson lands a front kick.
Bronson throws a leg kick but Mahrishi sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL2#
Bronson forces Mahrishi back against the cage and clinches.
Mahrishi blocks a body shot from Bronson.
Mahrishi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bronson.
Mahrishi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bronson's elbow.
Bronson misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Bronson. #T3##BC#
Mahrishi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bronson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bronson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bronson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mahrishi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bronson tests Mahrishi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bronson looks to score with a jab to the body but Mahrishi is just out of range.
Mahrishi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bronson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice side step and Bronson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice shot lands for Bronson.
Bronson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bronson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bronson throws a leg kick but Mahrishi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mahrishi throwing a counter right hand but Bronson manages to avoid it.
Mahrishi moves to clinch but Bronson breaks away
and Bronson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Bronson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mahrishi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bronson counters with a straight right hand.
Mahrishi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bronson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mahrishi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bronson misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Mahrishi misses the target.
Mahrishi tries a head kick but it misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bronson.
Bronson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Don Bronson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahrishi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bronson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Don Bronson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Don Bronson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A shot to the body from Mahrishi misses
and Bronson counters with a nice body shot.
Bronson misses with an uppercut. Mahrishi saw that one coming.
Bronson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bronson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Don Bronson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mahrishi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mahrishi stuns Bronson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bronson scoring well with a low kick there.
Jab by Mahrishi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bronson lands with a shot to the body.
Bronson lands a glancing blow to the side of Mahrishi's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bronson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mahrishi takes a step back to recover.
Mahrishi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Mahrishi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Mahrishi clinches up against the cage.
Mahrishi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahrishi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bronson tries to work over Mahrishi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bronson lands a knee to the head.
Bronson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bronson lands with a light punch inside.
Bronson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bronson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mahrishi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bronson backwards.
Bronson working aggressively here.
Mahrishi blocks a body shot from Bronson.
Mahrishi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mahrishi tries a body shot but Bronson blocks it. #T2#
Bronson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bronson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahrishi's elbow.
Bronson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bronson presses Mahrishi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bronson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bronson digs a right hand into Mahrishi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mahrishi's gas tank.
Bronson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bronson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bronson.
A nice left hand lands by Bronson.
Mahrishi misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bronson.
Bronson lands a shot to the body.
Bronson lands with a right to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bronson lands with a light punch inside.
Bronson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bronson misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Bronson jumps guard and drags Mahrishi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bronson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Bronson pulls Mahrishi in close to prevent any damage.
Bronson wants to sweep but no luck.
Bronson trying to keep a closed guard but Mahrishi is proving a slippery customer.
Bronson looking for a sweep. Not yet Bronson, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bronson is on top in guard. #REVB#
Bronson passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T4#
Bronson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mahrishi keeps working.
Mahrishi bucks up and tries to throw Bronson off but instead Bronson has got his back!
Bronson thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Mahrishi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bronson on the ground.
Bronson trying to control momentarily.
Bronson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bronson throwing sloppy strikes.
Bronson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bronson has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Mahrishi.
Mahrishi covering up well under a series of strikes from Bronson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Don Bronson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Don Bronson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Bronson connects with a jab.
Bronson connects with a leg kick.
Bronson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A swing and a miss from Mahrishi.
Bronson lands a leg kick that knocks Mahrishi off balance momentarily.
Bronson throws a front kick aimed at Mahrishi's knee but Mahrishi avoids it well.
Bronson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mahrishi doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick lands for Bronson.
That kick from Bronson tenderised Mahrishi's leg. Mahrishi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bronson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mahrishi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Bronson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bronson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mahrishi's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Bronson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mahrishi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bronson.
Bronson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mahrishi throws a head kick but Bronson moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Bronson.
Mahrishi throws a lazy uppercut
and Bronson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mahrishi thinking.
Mahrishi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bronson.
Bronson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mahrishi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jab by Bronson.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bronson looks to score with a jab to the body but Mahrishi is just out of range.
Bronson with a nice calf kick.
Bronson misses with a low kick.
Mahrishi slips under a jab from Bronson.
Bronson jabs Mahrishi right on the nose. Mahrishi blinks but takes it well.
Bronson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mahrishi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mahrishi throws a hook but Bronson avoids it easily.
Bronson throws a right hand that Mahrishi ducks under and follows up with a left that Mahrishi also avoids with ease.
Mahrishi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bronson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bronson! But no joy.#T3#
Bronson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Bronson.
Mahrishi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mahrishi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bronson.
Bronson lands a really nice looking cross but Mahrishi seems unphased.
Bronson misses with an uppercut. Mahrishi saw that one coming.
Bronson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bronson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mahrishi has time to react.
Mahrishi throws a shot from downtown. Bronson moves away and avoids it.
Mahrishi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice side step and Bronson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mahrishi tries to clinch up.#T4#
Bronson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bronson tries to clinch there but Mahrishi circles away.
Bronson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahrishi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bronson. Bronson obviously looking to wear him down.
Bronson just misses with a punch to the body.
Mahrishi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mahrishi tries to move into range but Bronson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bronson is looking to slow Mahrishi down with leg kicks.
Bronson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mahrishi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bronson scores with a shot to the body.
A head kick by Mahrishi misses
and Bronson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Don Bronson really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Don Bronson's cut.
That's time! Mahrishi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Bronson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mahrishi is able to avoid easily.
Bronson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mahrishi will feel that in the morning.
Mahrishi slips a jab from Bronson.
Mahrishi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mahrishi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bronson.
Bronson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mahrishi. That did some damage!
Bronson lands a glancing blow to the side of Mahrishi's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Mahrishi - just one landing.
Mahrishi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bronson. Bronson obviously looking to wear him down.
Bronson throws a big shot that misses.
As Bronson tries to get set, Mahrishi tries to push him back and clinch up but Bronson manages to avoid the attempt.#T1#
Mahrishi throws a head kick that misses.
Bronson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bronson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mahrishi misses with a looping left.
Bronson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mahrishi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bronson digs a good body shot into Mahrishi's ribs.
Mahrishi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bronson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bronson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mahrishi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mahrishi tries to clinch up
letting Bronson counter with a right hand. #T2#
Bronson thumps Mahrishi with a low kick.
Bronson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mahrishi ducks right into an uppercut from Bronson. #CL#
Mahrishi clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bronson.
Mahrishi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Don Bronson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bronson lands a shot to the body.
Mahrishi misses with some punches.
Bronson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi misses with a punch on the inside.
Bronson misses with a punch on the inside.
Mahrishi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bronson can't find room to land a body shot as Mahrishi controls the action.
Bronson misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Bronson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bronson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bronson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mahrishi tries a body shot but Bronson blocks it.
Mahrishi is trying to force a seperation but Bronson has the dominant position.
Bronson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bronson tries to work over Mahrishi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Bronson successfully pulls guard.
Don Bronson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bronson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Mahrishi tries to kick Bronson off but Bronson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mahrishi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bronson.
Bronson is trying to control the action in half guard but Mahrishi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mahrishi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bronson.
Bronson wants to take a breather but Mahrishi is having none of it. #T4#
Bronson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Well, if Bronson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bronson trying to control from half guard but Mahrishi is working away.
Mahrishi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mahrishi tries to get out of the position.
Bronson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mahrishi's head.
Bronson is looking to pass Mahrishi's guard but actually Mahrishi recovers to full guard.
Bronson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Don Bronson dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Don Bronson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Bronson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bronson is looking to land body kicks.
Bronson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bronson lands with a hook. Mahrishi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mahrishi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bronson.
A punch lands to the side of Bronson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mahrishi dips to his left and cracks Bronson with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahrishi wants to clinch up but Bronson keeps it at a distance.
Bronson throws a head kick but Mahrishi moves out of range.
Mahrishi slips a straight right by Bronson.
Mahrishi is looking to counter punch.
Bronson avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Mahrishi misses with a head kick.
Mahrishi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mahrishi slips a jab from Bronson.
Mahrishi moves out of range as Bronson throws a body kick.
Mahrishi throws a quick counter head kick but Bronson was just out of range.
Bronson misses with a hook to the body
and Mahrishi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mahrishi tries to clinch but Bronson is having none of it.
Bronson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mahrishi. That did some damage!
Mahrishi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bronson takes a swing at Mahrishi's ribcage but misses.
Mahrishi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bronson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mahrishi connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Bronson misses with a body shot
and Mahrishi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bronson cracks Mahrishi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bronson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#That has opened up Don Bronson's cut even more.
Bronson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bronson throws a front kick aimed at Mahrishi's knee but Mahrishi avoids it well.
Mahrishi slips under a jab.
Mahrishi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bronson is looking to land body kicks.
Mahrishi throwing a counter right hand but Bronson manages to avoid it.
Mahrishi throws an off balance right hand
and Bronson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bronson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mahrishi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mahrishi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
Mahrishi tries to clinch there but Bronson circles away.
Mahrishi blocks the body kick.
Bronson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi throws the left hand but Bronson avoids the punch easily.
Bronson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mahrishi with a body shot.
A slow jab from Bronson misses its intended target.
Don Bronson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bronson throws a shot to the body.
Mahrishi throws a jab but it's blocked by Bronson.
Bronson lands with an overhand left.
Mahrishi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bronson's head.
Bronson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T4#
Mahrishi ducks under a wild hook from Bronson.
Mahrishi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bronson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mahrishi slips under a jab.
Bronson misses with a wild body shot.
Mahrishi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bronson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bronson.
Aatreya Mahrishi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mahrishi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahrishi looks to throw the jab but Bronson is out of range.
Bronson avoids the body shot from Mahrishi.

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Bronson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bronson 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Don Bronson!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Don Bronson!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Don Bronson!

Don Bronson wins by unanimous decision!

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

 

Event: SYN 896 Namasuzuki vs Babinski     
Date:   May 07, 2022
#R1#
Tsuruta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bronson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bronson there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT2#It looks like Don Bronson has been cut.
Tsuruta misses with a looping left.
Bronson misses with a straight left.
Don Bronson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Tsuruta misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
Bronson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bronson scores with a hook.
Bronson misses with a low kick as Tsuruta jumps back.#T1#
Tsuruta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bronson throws out the jab.
It seemed like Tsuruta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bronson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tsuruta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tsuruta ducks under a wild hook from Bronson.
A jab from Bronson finds it's way through Tsuruta's defenses.
Bronson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tsuruta's head.
Tsuruta throws a series of punches but Bronson moves out of range.
Bronson moves out of range as Tsuruta strikes.
It looked like Bronson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tsuruta.
Bronson moves out of range as Tsuruta strikes.
Bronson with a nice calf kick.
Tsuruta has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bronson finds it's way round the side to connect with Tsuruta's head. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsuruta. Bronson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsuruta gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsuruta steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bronson. That one must have hurt.
Tsuruta misses the jab.
It looked like Bronson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tsuruta.
Bronson misses the jab.
Bronson tries to land a front kick but Tsuruta steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bronson, as that shot connected.
Bronson lands a nice looking body shot.
Bronson lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Tsuruta moves out of range of the strikes.
Bronson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bronson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsuruta throws out the jab.
Tsuruta takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bronson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bronson lands with a shot to the body.
Tsuruta thuds his right hand into Bronson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tsuruta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bronson counters with a nice body shot.
Bronson slips a jab and a cross from Tsuruta.
Bronson misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Tsuruta takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A telegraphed right hand from Bronson misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tsuruta! But no joy.
Bronson tried to score with a low kick but Tsuruta checks it.
A little jabbing left from Tsuruta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bronson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tsuruta throws a body punch but Bronson moves out of range.
Tsuruta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bronson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tsuruta! But no joy.
Bronson swings for the body but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Tsuruta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A combination from Tsuruta does no damage.
Bronson tried to counter with a leg kick but Tsuruta avoided it.
Tsuruta has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tsuruta there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bronson misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Don Bronson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Don Bronson'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#
Bronson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tsuruta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bronson misses with a kick to the body
and Tsuruta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tsuruta looks to throw the jab but Bronson is out of range.
Bronson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bronson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tsuruta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A low kick lands for Bronson.
Bronson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tsurutas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A slow jab from Tsuruta misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tsuruta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tsuruta! But no joy.
Tsuruta throws out a loose jab but Bronson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bronson connects with a body shot that sends Tsuruta's belly button to the back.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Tsuruta might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bronson has got the better of the exchanges.#T1#
A jab lands there for Bronson.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tsuruta in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Bronson throws a body shot but no joy. #KD#
Bronson drops Tsuruta with a beautiful combination! Tsuruta stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bronson is looking for the KO!#ROC#Tsuruta is rocked!
Tsuruta swings widly with a right hand
and Bronson counters with a leg kick.
Tsuruta is still on wobbly legs! Can Bronson finish him?
Bronson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tsuruta. That did some damage!
Tsuruta seems to have recovered his senses.
Tsuruta walks straight into a right hand from Bronson - that's dropped him! Bronson jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Tsuruta from any more punishment! Tsuruta complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Don Bronson!
During a confident post fight interview, Don Bronson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: SYN 887 Namasuzuki vs Babinski     
Date:   Mar 20, 2022
#R1#
Bronson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pendragon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pendragon swings widly with a right hand
and Bronson counters with a nice uppercut.
Bronson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Pendragon misses the target.
Bronson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bronson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bronson misses with a body kick.
Pendragon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pendragon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bronson scores with a head kick. Pendragon tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bronson looks to land a right hand but Pendragon moved out of range.
Bronson connects with a body shot.
Pendragon misses with a hook.
Pendragon looks to score with a jab to the body but Bronson is just out of range.
Pendragon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick lands for Bronson.
Pendragon throws a big shot that misses.
Pendragon misses with a straight right.
Pendragon moves out of range of the body kick.
Pendragon misses the jab.#T1#
Pendragon throws a hook but Bronson avoids it easily.
Bronson throws a body shot but no joy.
Pendragon steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bronson. That one must have hurt.
Pendragon checks a leg kick.
Pendragon throws a lazy right hand but Bronson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bronson tests Pendragon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bronson looks to throw the jab but Pendragon is out of range.
Bronson is looking to slow Pendragon down with leg kicks.
Pendragon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bronson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bronson lands a slapping body shot.
Pendragon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pendragon misses with an uppercut. Bronson saw that one coming.
Bronson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pendragon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pendragon cracks Bronson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pendragon 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.
Pendragon looks to throw the jab but Bronson is out of range.
Bronson takes a swing at Pendragon's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Bronson throws a big shot that misses.
Bronson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bronson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bronson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pendragon is out of range.
Bronson ducks under a wild hook from Pendragon.
Bronson looks for the body kick but Pendragon saw that one coming.
Pendragon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bronson ducks under a wild hook from Pendragon.
Bronson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bronson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pendragon.
Pendragon misses with a wild body shot.
Bronson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bronson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pendragon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bronson.
Pendragon connects with a body shot.
Bronson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bronson throws a push kick but Pendragon slaps the foot to one side. #T3#
Bronson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pendragon in his tracks.
Pendragon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bronson finds it's way round the side to connect with Pendragon's head.
Bronson throws the kick towards the body but Pendragon avoids it.
Pendragon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pendragon scores with a sloppy right hand. Bronson should have avoided that one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pendragon.
Bronson scores with a body shot.
Bronson ducks under a wild hook from Pendragon.
Pendragon looks to score with a jab to the body but Bronson is just out of range.
We've been informed that Pendragon has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Pendragon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pendragon thuds a left hand into Bronson's body.
Pendragon throws a hook but Bronson blocks it.
Pendragon throws a looping overhand right but Bronson ducks down to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bronson scores with a jab.
Bronson misses with a kick to the body.
Pendragon throws a hook but Bronson avoids it easily.#T4#
Pendragon connects with a body shot that sends Bronson's belly button to the back.
Pendragon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bronson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A shot to the body from Pendragon misses
and Bronson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pendragon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pendragon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bronson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bronson misses with a series of wild punches.
Bronson walks into a left hand.
Bronson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bronson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pendragon slips under a jab from Bronson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Pendragon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pendragon misses with a wild body shot.
Pendragon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bronson can pounce on him.
Bronson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A good leg kick by Bronson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Don Bronson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Bronson.
Bronson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pendragon can do to turn this around?
Bronson misses with a straight left.
Pendragon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pendragon misses with a right hand
and Bronson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bronson thuds a left hand into Pendragon's body.
Pendragon misses the jab.
Pendragon connects with the punch.
Nice shot lands for Pendragon.
Pendragon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bronson counters with a right hand to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Pendragon might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bronson has got the better of the exchanges.
Bronson misses with a low kick.
Pendragon throws out a counter right but Bronson avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Pendragon misses.
As Pendragon backs away, Bronson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Pendragon misses with a right hand
and Bronson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bronson.
Pendragon misses with a body shot.
Don Bronson is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bronson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pendragon momentarily.
Pendragon throws a shot from downtown. Bronson moves away and avoids it.
Pendragon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bronson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Pendragon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pendragon missing with a left hand there. Bronson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Bronson misses its intended target.
Pendragon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pendragon throws a lazy right hand but Bronson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Pendragon backs away, Bronson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bronson throws a hook but Pendragon blocks it.
A big left from Pendragon misses.
Pendragon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bronson.
Pendragon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pendragon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bronson throws a low kick, looking for Pendragon's leg but Pendragon calmly moves out of range.
Pendragon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bronson counters with a nice uppercut.
Pendragon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bronson moves out of range as Pendragon strikes.
Bronson throws an off balance right hand
and Pendragon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick lands for Bronson.
Pendragon throws a jab when Bronson was well out of range.#T2#
Bronson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pendragon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bronson scrambles back to his feet.
Pendragon misses with a body punch
and Bronson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bronson lands with a good body shot.
Bronson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pendragon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bronson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pendragon misses with a looping left.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bronson.
Bronson slips under a jab from Pendragon.
Bronson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pendragon takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bronson throws out a loose jab but Pendragon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Bronson.
Bronson throws a solid leg kick but Pendragon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bronson.
Bronson throws a solid leg kick but Pendragon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bronson.
Bronson lands with a hook. Pendragon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pendragon avoids a kick to the body.
Bronson delivers a nice body kick.#T3#
Bronson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pendragon.
Pendragon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bronson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pendragon will feel that in the morning.
Bronson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pendragon.
Pendragon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pendragon throws a hook to the side of Bronson's head but Bronson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bronson's corner calls for a 1-2. Bronson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pendragon misses with a hook to the body
and Bronson counters with a nice uppercut.
Bronson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pendragon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bronson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pendragon.
Pendragon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bronson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pendragon.
Bronson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A low kick lands for Bronson.
Bronson misses with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Pendragon misses its intended target.
Bronson slips under a jab from Pendragon.#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!
Pendragon misses with a hook
and Bronson counters with a thumping low kick.
Bronson looks to land a combination but Pendragon avoids it well.
Bronson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pendragon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bronson moves out of range as Pendragon strikes.
Bronson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bronson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pendragon walks into a straight right hand from Bronson.
Pendragon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pendragon misses with a right hand
letting Bronson counter with a right hand.
Pendragon loads up on a big right hand but Bronson slips the punch.
Bronson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pendragon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donk. Bronson catches Pendragon right on the button with a cross.
Pendragon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bronson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pendragon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bronson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Don Bronson dominated that second round.
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#
Pendragon misses with a lunging right hand
and Bronson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pendragon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pendragon throws a body punch but Bronson moves out of range.
Bronson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bronson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bronson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pendragon misses with a straight right.
Bronson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pendragon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pendragon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bronson, as that shot connected.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bronson.
Pendragon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bronson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bronson moves out of range as Pendragon strikes.
Bronson looks to land a body kick but Pendragon moved away.
Pendragon throws a right hand that misses
and Bronson counters with a leg kick. #T1#
Bronson misses with an uppercut. Pendragon saw that one coming.
Pendragon misses with a looping right.
As Pendragon backs away, Bronson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bronson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pendragon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bronson.
Bronson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pendragon.
Bronson throws a low kick, looking for Pendragon's leg but Pendragon calmly moves out of range.
Pendragon with a jab.
Bronson scoring well with a low kick there.
The fighters circling - Pendragon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice uppercut lands for Bronson. That snapped Pendragon's head back.
Pendragon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pendragon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bronson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pendragon misses with a body shot.
Bronson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bronson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pendragon throws a big shot that misses.
A quick step to the side and Bronson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pendragon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pendragon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bronson misses with a body shot
and Pendragon counters with a stiff right hand.
Pendragon throws a right hand that misses
and Bronson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bronson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bronson motions for Pendragon to come forward. Bronson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bronson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bronson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pendragon.
Bronson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pendragon slips a jab from Bronson.
An inside leg kick from Bronson misses.
Bronson scores with a hook.
Bronson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bronson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bronson. That's going to slow Pendragon down.
Pendragon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T3#
Pendragon throws an off balance right hand
and Bronson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pendragon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Bronson misses its target.
Pendragon misses with a left hand
and Bronson counters with a nice body kick.
Bronson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pendragon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bronson misses with a body shot.
Bronson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pendragon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bronson with a body shot.
Don Bronson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pendragon misses with a straight right.
Pendragon throws an off balance right hand
and Pendragon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bronson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bronson throws a body kick that misses
and Pendragon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pendragon misses with a straight right.
Pendragon throws an off balance right hand
and Bronson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pendragon misses with a wild body shot.
Pendragon throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Bronson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pendragon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bronson connects with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pendragon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pendragon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pendragon takes one on the button.
Bronson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pendragon misses with a lunging right hand
and Bronson counters with a straight right hand.
Pendragon walks into a left hand.
Pendragon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bronson stuns Pendragon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bronson.
A slow jab from Pendragon misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pendragon avoids the body shot from Bronson.
Pendragon throws a hook to the side of Bronson's head but Bronson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pendragon misses the jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Bronson!

In his post fight interview, Don Bronson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: SYN 880 JCM vs. Shipilov     
Date:   Feb 26, 2022
#R1#
Dionisy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dionisy slips a jab from Bronson.
Dionisy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bronson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bronson motions for Dionisy to come forward. Bronson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Dionisy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bronson throws a jab when Dionisy was well out of range.
Bronson throws a leg kick but Dionisy moved away.
The crowd cheers as Bronson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dionisy doesn't seem phased though.
Bronson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bronson misses the shot to the body.
And Dionisy counters with a quick kick to the body but Bronson blocks it.
Dionisy tried to score with a low kick but Bronson checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson lands a nice looking body kick.
Bronson misses with a kick to the body
and Dionisy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Don Bronson has been cut.
Bronson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dionisy.
Dionisy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dionisy staying out of range there.
Dionisy throws a low kick but Bronson avoids it.#T1#
Bronson lands with a right hand.
Dionisy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Dionisy throws a leg kick but Bronson checks it.
Dionisy looks to land a body kick but Bronson moved away.
Bronson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dionisy.
Don Bronson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bronson misses with a hook. Dionisy ducked under it nicely.
Bronson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dionisy slips under a jab from Bronson.
A big right from Dionisy misses.
A little jabbing left from Bronson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bronson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bronson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dionisy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bronson throws a hook but Dionisy blocks it.
Dionisy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bronson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dionisy slips under a jab.
We've been informed that Bronson 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.#T2#
Bronson lands with an overhand left.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bronson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dionisy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice cross by Bronson.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bronson.
Bronson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bronson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bronson loads up on a big right hand but Dionisy slips the punch.
Dionisy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bronson.
Dionisy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bronson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bronson misses with a shot to the body
and Dionisy counters with a straight right hand.
Dionisy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bronson.
Bronson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dionisy takes a jab right on the kisser. #T3#
Jab from Bronson.
Bronson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dionisy doesn't seem bothered though.
Dionisy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bronson throws a lazy uppercut
and Dionisy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bronson thinking.
Donk. Bronson catches Dionisy right on the button with a cross.
A jab lands there for Bronson.
Bronson throws a hook to the side of Dionisy's head but Dionisy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dionisy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dionisy moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dionisy checks the leg kick.
Dionisy does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bronson throws a right hand that Dionisy ducks under and follows up with a left that Dionisy also avoids with ease.
Bronson doesn't manage to clinch there - Dionisy circles away.
Nice body punch from Bronson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dionisy walks into a jab.#T4#
Good work by Dionisy as he checks the leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Dionisy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dionisy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Dionisy.
Dionisy is looking to slow Bronson down with leg kicks.
Bronson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dionisy.
Dionisy is looking to counter with a body kick.
Dionisy misses with a straight left.
Dionisy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bronson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bronson misses with a right hand
and Dionisy counters with a straight right hand.
Bronson throws a wild body kick that Dionisy sees coming a mile off.
Bronson with a nice calf kick.
Bronson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bronson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Don Bronson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Don Bronson'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#
Bronson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bronson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bronson throws a hook but Dionisy avoids it easily.
Bronson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dionisy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bronson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bronson throws a nice looking combination but Dionisy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bronson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dionisy walks into a jab.
Bronson lands a glancing blow to the side of Dionisy's head.
Don Bronson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dionisy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big left from Bronson misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dionisy.
Bronson lands a jab to the nose.
A telegraphed right hand from Bronson misses the target.
Dionisy cracks a nice hook into Bronson's ribs.#T1#
Bronson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dionisy throws a shot to the body.
Bronson walks into a left hand.
Bronson misses with a leg kick
and Dionisy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dionisy throws a jab when Bronson was well out of range.
Bronson throws a right hand that misses
and Dionisy counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Dionisy instigates a clinch.
Dionisy lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Dionisy.
Bronson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dionisy working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT#That has opened up Don Bronson's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Bronson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bronson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bronson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dionisy defending well as Bronson loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Bronson.
Bronson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bronson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dionisy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dionisy throws a low kick but Bronson moves out of range easily.
Dionisy moves away from the strike by Bronson.
Bronson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dionisy eats them both and turns towards Bronson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#KD#
Dionisy lands a big right hand that sends Bronson crashing to the mat! Dionisy stays standing though and waves Bronson back to his feet!#ROC#Bronson is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Don Bronson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Dionisy blocks a low kick nicely.
Bronson is still on wobbly legs! Can Dionisy finish him?
Dionisy misses with an uppercut.
Bronson seems to have recovered his senses.
Bronson lands a slapping body shot.
Bronson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dionisy connects with a nice looking jab.
Bronson scores with a spinning back kick!#T3#
Bronson scores with a hook to the body. Dionisy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bronson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dionisy.
Dionisy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bronson manages to avoid it.
Dionisy throws a body shot but no joy.
Bronson with a jab.
Dionisy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dionisy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bronson. Bronson obviously looking to wear him down.
Bronson lands with a straight right. Dionisy didn't see that one coming.
Bronson connects with a body shot.
Dionisy misses with a body kick.
Dionisy tries to move into range but Bronson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bronson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dionisy punishes Bronson's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dionisy steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bronson. That one must have hurt.
A low kick from Bronson misses
and Dionisy counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#Don Bronson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Dionisy wants to slow Bronson down by chopping away at his legs.
Bronson misses with a straight right.
Dionisy misses with a hook. Bronson ducked under it nicely.
Dionisy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bronson can pounce on him.
Dionisy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice jab there from Dionisy.
Bronson lands with a cross.
A swing and a miss from Bronson.
It looked like Dionisy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dionisy checks a leg kick.
Bronson throws a low kick, looking for Dionisy's leg but Dionisy calmly moves out of range.
Bronson misses with a lunging right hand
and Dionisy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Don Bronson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Don Bronson'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Bronson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bronson misses with a hook
and Dionisy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dionisy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bronson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dionisy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as Dionisy blocks the low kick.
Dionisy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dionisy keeps the fight on the outside.
Dionisy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bronson throws a poor cross that misses
and Dionisy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bronson misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson misses with a body shot.
Dionisy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dionisy is looking to slow Bronson down with leg kicks.
Bronson looks to score with a jab to the body but Dionisy is just out of range.
Bronson slips under a jab.#T1#
Bronson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bronson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Bronson. That snapped Dionisy's head back.
Bronson throws the left hand but Dionisy avoids the punch easily.
Bronson misses with an uppercut
letting Dionisy counter with a right hand.
Bronson connects with a solid leg kick.
Bronson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dionisy.
Bronson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bronson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dionisy doesn't seem bothered though.
Dionisy thows a body kick. Bronson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bronson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dionisy swats away the attempt to clinch by Bronson.#T2#
Bronson tries to land a front kick but Dionisy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dionisy throws a wild body kick that Bronson sees coming a mile off.
Cerberus Dionisy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dionisy throws a big shot that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dionisy.
Bronson throws a lazy right hand but Dionisy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bronson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A big left from Bronson misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD#
Dionisy drops Bronson with a beautiful combination! Bronson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dionisy is looking for the KO!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Cerberus Dionisy!
A very excited looking Cerberus Dionisy rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: SYN 875 Peterson vs. MacArthur     
Date:   Feb 06, 2022
#R1#
Bronson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kawamata at a distance.
Bronson throws a head kick that Kawamata semi-blocks.
Kawamata is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kawamata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bronson lands with a shot to the body.
Bronson moves out of range as Kawamata throws a body kick.
Bronson misses with a hook. Kawamata ducked under it nicely.
Bronson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bronson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kawamata scores with the left hand. Bronson knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#It looks like Don Bronson has been cut.
Bronson throws a leg kick but Kawamata moved away.
Nice straight punches there by Bronson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bronson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bronson connects with a right hand. Kawamata shakes it off.
Don Bronson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bronson misses with a kick to the body.
Bronson blocks a leg kick.
Kawamata has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bronson.
Kawamata throws a hook but Bronson avoids it easily.
Kawamata fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kawamata throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kawamata throws out a leg kick but Bronson moves out of range and Kawamata only half commits. #T1#
Bronson moves out of range as Kawamata strikes.
Kawamata looks to land a left hand but Bronson moved out of range nicely.
A shot to the liver by Bronson. Beautiful body shot.
A jab from Bronson finds it's way through Kawamata's defenses.
Bronson throws a leg kick that misses.
Bronson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bronson lands with a nice body punch.
Bronson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bronson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bronson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kawamata. That did some damage!
Kawamata rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bronson counters with a low kick, right behind Kawamata 's knee.
Bronson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bronson misses with a hook.
Bronson checks a leg kick nicely.
Kawamata cracks Bronson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bronson staying out of range there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A left and a right from Kawamata both land. Nice combination.
Bronson throws a lazy right hand but Kawamata sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kawamata looks to land a right hand but Bronson moved out of range.
Bronson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kawamata doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Kawamata looks to land a right hand but Bronson moved out of range.
Bronson blocks a jab.
Kawamata lands a front kick.
Kawamata throws a leg kick but Bronson moved away.
It looked like Bronson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kawamata lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bronson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bronson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A big left from Kawamata misses.
It looked like Bronson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bronson jabs Kawamata right on the nose. Kawamata blinks but takes it well.
Bronson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kawamata lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kawamata avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bronson throws a hook to the side of Kawamata's head but Kawamata sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kawamata is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bronson with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Kawamata as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#Don Bronson's cut is getting worse.
Kawamata throws a combination that misses
and Bronson counters with a nice body shot.
Kawamata throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bronson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bronson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bronson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bronson lands with a cross. #T3#
Bronson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kawamata avoids the body shot from Bronson.
Kawamata looks to throw the jab but Bronson is out of range.
Kawamata goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kawamata throws the left hand but Bronson avoids the punch easily.
Bronson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kawamata.
Kawamata throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good leg kick by Bronson.
Bronson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jab by Bronson.
Bronson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kawamata fails to land with a series of punches.
Kawamata looks to throw the jab but Bronson is out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Bronson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kawamata looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kawamata walks into a jab.
Bronson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kawamata. #T4#
Bronson scores with a nice strike.
Kawamata lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bronson takes a step back to recover.
Bronson connects with an inside leg kick.
Bronson lands a right hook to the body.
Kawamata rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bronson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bronson 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 Kawamata has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kawamata and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bronson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT2#Don Bronson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kawamata lands with an uppercut that bounces Bronson off the cage and back into range.
Bronson misses with a low kick.
Kawamata fails to land with a series of punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Bronson misses its target.
That kick from Bronson tenderised Kawamata's leg. Kawamata is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bronson thumps Kawamata with a low kick.
Kawamata has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kawamata moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bronson misses with a kick to the body.
Kawamata misses with a series of wild punches.
Bronson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
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 Don Bronson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Don Bronson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kawamata takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bronson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bronson blocks a head kick by Kawamata.
Bronson ducks under a wild hook from Kawamata.
A jab from Bronson does it's job there.
A telegraphed right hand from Kawamata misses the target.
Kawamata with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kawamata throws a jab when Bronson was well out of range.
Bronson thuds a left hand into Kawamata's body.
Kawamata throws a right hand that misses
and Bronson counters with a thumping low kick.
Bronson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kawamata misses the shot to the body.
Kawamata 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!
Kawamata misses with an uppercut. Bronson saw that one coming.
Kawamata throws a shot from downtown. Bronson moves away and avoids it.
Bronson tries to land a front kick but Kawamata steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kawamata wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Kawamata uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bronson has time to react.
Bronson lands with a cross.
Kawamata lunges at Bronson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bronson's hand.
Bronson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kawamata takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kawamata looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good leg kick by Bronson.
Kawamata is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bronson.
Kawamata with a hook.
Kawamata throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bronson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bronson digs a good hook to Kawamata's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bronson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kawamata misses with a lunging right hand
and Bronson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crunch! Bronson slams his shin into Kawamata's torso.
A cross from Bronson lands.#T2#
Bronson lands with an uppercut that bounces Kawamata off the cage and back into range.
Kawamata looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kawamata connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kawamata misses with a hook
and Bronson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kawamata with a nice calf kick.
Kawamata takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bronson lands a nice shot to the body.
Kawamata misses with a lunging right hand
and Bronson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bronson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bronson lands with a good body shot.
Bronson defending well as Kawamata loads up on a big left hand.
Kawamata on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bronson lands a jab.
Kawamata takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bronson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kawamata can do to turn this around?
A telegraphed right hand from Kawamata misses the target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kawamata's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A jab lands there for Kawamata.#T3#
Bronson connects with an inside leg kick.
Kawamata throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bronson counters with a straight right hand.
Kawamata moves away from the strike by Bronson.
Kawamata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bronson.
Bronson is looking to counter punch.
Kawamata throws a lazy uppercut
and Bronson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A lazy left from Bronson finds it's target.
Bronson scores with a shot to the body.
Kawamata has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kawamata misses with a jab to the body
and Bronson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kawamata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bronson throws a jab but it's blocked by Kawamata.
Kawamata doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bronson connects with a leg kick.
Kawamata scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kawamata changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kawamata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bronson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kawamata.
Kawamata just misses with a punch to the body.
Kawamata misses with a body shot
and Bronson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Bronson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kawamata misses with an uppercut. Bronson saw that one coming.
Bronson throws a big counter combination but Kawamata scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kawamata moves out of range of the body kick from Bronson.
Kawamata tries a quick counter leg kick but Bronson is wise to it.
Kawamata tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bronson is able to avoid easily.
Bronson throws a poor cross that misses
and Kawamata counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kawamata displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bronson throws out the jab.
Kawamata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Bronson misses.
Kawamata doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kawamata.
Bronson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bronson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kawamata tries to work over Bronson's front leg with a kick but Bronson checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kawamata misses with a kick to the body
and Bronson counters with a nice uppercut.
Bronson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kawamata stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bronson throws out a loose jab but Kawamata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bronson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Don Bronson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Don Bronson'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A jab lands there for Bronson.
Bronson misses with a jab to the body
and Kawamata counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kawamata loads up on a big right hand but Bronson slips the punch.
Bronson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kawamata 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.
Kawamata throws a leg kick which misses Bronson's front leg but catches the back leg as Bronson tries to avoid it.
Kawamata throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kawamata throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bronson scores with a nice head shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Kawamata might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bronson has got the better of the exchanges.
Kawamata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bronson manages to avoid it.
Kawamata just misses with a punch to the body.
Kawamata swings widly with a right hand
and Bronson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kawamata throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kawamata on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kawamata blocks a head kick by Bronson.
Kawamata takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kawamata moves away from the strike by Bronson.
A cross from Bronson lands.#T1#
Kawamata takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kawamata takes one to the side of the head.
Kawamata connects with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bronson, as that shot connected.
Bronson checks a low kick from Kawamata.
Bronson lands a nice shot to the body.
Bronson scores with a sloppy right hand. Kawamata should have avoided that one.
Bronson moves out of range as Kawamata strikes.
It looked like Bronson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kawamata.
Kawamata connects with a solid leg kick.
Bronson dodges the punch combination from Kawamata.
Kawamata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bronson.
Kawamata connects with a crisp jab.
Kawamata misses the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kawamata misses with a kick to the body.
Bronson punishes Kawamata's body with a nice straight punch.
Kento Kawamata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kawamata darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#Jeez, Don Bronson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Kawamata throws a hook but Bronson blocks it.
Bronson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kawamata ducks right into an uppercut from Bronson.
Kawamata on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kawamata lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bronson takes a step back to recover.
Bronson throws a shot from downtown. Kawamata moves away and avoids it.
Kawamata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bronson manages to avoid it.
Bronson lands the left hand.
Bronson throws a hook but Kawamata avoids it easily.
Kawamata throws a body shot but no joy.
Kawamata takes one to the side of the head.
Bronson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bronson works Kawamata's body with a nice hook.
Bronson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kawamata sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Bronson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kawamata throws out the jab.
Kawamata avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kawamata misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bronson.
Bronson takes one to the side of the head.
Kawamata has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bronson.
Bronson slips a straight right by Kawamata.
Bronson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kawamata's hands.
Kawamata on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Don Bronson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Don Bronson is winning the standup battle so far.
Bronson misses the shot to the body.
Kawamata takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kawamata throws a shot from downtown. Bronson moves away and avoids it.
Kawamata walks into a left hand.
Kawamata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bronson.
Kawamata takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bronson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kawamata.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kawamata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bronson moves away.#T4#
Kawamata throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kawamata takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kawamata takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bronson throws a wild body kick that Kawamata sees coming a mile off.
Kawamata throws a body punch but Bronson moves out of range.
Bronson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bronson throws a front kick that sends Kawamata stumbling back into the cage.
Bronson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kawamata.
Kawamata throws a right hand that misses
and Bronson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kawamata with a jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kento Kawamata!
Kento Kawamata bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: SYN 867 Barbosa vs. Sitsongrit     
Date:   Jan 09, 2022
#R1#
Nig throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bronson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nig just manages to avoid it.
Bronson throws a low kick but Nig moves out of range easily.
Bronson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nig.
A clash of legs there as Bronson blocks the low kick.
Nig walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bronson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
As Nig looks to move away, Bronson throws a big counter combo but Nig just gets out of the way.
Bronson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nig moves away.
Bronson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nig cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nig on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bronson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nig swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nig lands with a thumping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nig. Bronson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bronson misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nig lunges at Bronson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bronson's hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Bronson misses the target.
Bronson slips a straight right by Nig.
Nig misses with a hook. Bronson ducked under it nicely.
Nig avoids the body shot from Bronson.
Nig scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Nig lands a slapping body shot.
Nig tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bronson was well out of range. Poor timing from Nig.
Bronson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nig.
Bronson moves away from the strike by Nig.
Bronson with a nice cross.
Bronson ducks under a wild hook from Nig.
Bronson blocks a low kick nicely.
Bronson lunges at Nig with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nig's hand.
Good exchange - Bronson coming out on top.
Nig misses with the combination.
Nig has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bronson scores with a nice strike.
Nig misses the shot to the body.
Bronson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nig looks to throw the jab but Bronson is out of range.
Bronson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nig gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nig ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bronson moves away.#T2#
Nig tries to land a leg kick but Bronson saw it coming and moves away.
Bronson lands a nice shot to the body.
Nig wants to land a leg kick but Bronson is out of range.
Bronson missing with a left hand there. Nig was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bronson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nig misses with a low kick.
Bronson takes one to the chin there.
Nig looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nig takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nig 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.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nig checks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Nig throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bronson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bronson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nig moves out of range of the body kick.
Good leg kick by Nig.
Bronson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bronson moves out of range of the leg kick from Nig.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bronson.
Bronson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Nig throws a leg kick
and Bronson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nig misses with a hook.
Bronson throws a wild body kick that Nig sees coming a mile off.
Nig keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bronson.
Nig misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bronson.
Bronson ducks under a wild hook from Nig.
Bronson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nig throws out a powerful jab.
Bronson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bronson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bronson throws an overhand right that lands on Nig's shoulder, as Nig tries to avoid the shot.
Nig misses with a straight right.
Bronson misses with an uppercut.
Nig chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A swing and a miss from Nig.
Bronson scores with a leg kick.
Nig connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nig connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bronson's hands.#T4#
Nig throws a low kick but Bronson moves out of range easily.
Bronson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nig sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Bronson misses.
Nig scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nig throws out a leg kick but Bronson moves out of range and Nig only half commits.
Bronson throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Bronson.
Bronson checks a leg kick.
Nig is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bronson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Nig keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nig is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bronson cracks a nice hook into Nig's ribs.
Bronson throws a looping overhand right but Nig ducks down to avoid it.
Nig flicks out a counter leg kick but Bronson steps away.
Bronson throws a jab when Nig was well out of range.
Bronson throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nig.
Bronson throws a body punch but Nig moves out of range.
Nig scoring well with a low kick there.
Nig dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bronson. That did some damage!
Bronson scores with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nig Nig will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Some bone on bone action there as Bronson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nig Nig seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nig throws a lazy right hand but Bronson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bronson is looking to slow Nig down with leg kicks.
Bronson misses the shot to the body.
Nig with a nice cross.
Bronson checks a low kick from Nig.
Nig tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nig uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bronson has time to react.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nig.
Nig takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bronson staying out of range there.
Nig pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bronson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nig.
Nig works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bronson throws a body punch but Nig moves out of range.
Bronson looks to land a body kick but Nig moved away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bronson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nig misses with a double jab
and Bronson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Nig really felt that one!#T1#
Bronson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nig swinging wildly here.
Bronson throws a solid leg kick but Nig takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bronson.
A punch lands to the side of Bronson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nig fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bronson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bronson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nig plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bronson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bronson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bronson misses with a straight right.
Bronson ducks right into an uppercut from Nig.
Bronson takes one to the chin there.
Bronson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nig looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bronson throws a chopping leg kick but Nig manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bronson backing away here, and Nig unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Good work by Bronson as he checks the leg kick.
Nig slips under a jab.
Nig is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T2#
Bronson blocks a jab.
Nig lands with a cross.
Bronson scores with the left hand. Nig knows he should have avoided that one.
Some bone on bone action there as Bronson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nig throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bronson scoring well with a low kick there.
Bronson cracks Nig with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nig slips a straight right by Bronson.
Nig throws a chopping leg kick but Bronson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL#
Bronson drives through and clinches with Nig against the cage.
Bronson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bronson is working Nig over against the cage.
Nig lands a shoulder strike.
Bronson misses with a body punch.
Bronson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nig lands a nice uppercut.
Bronson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nig.
Nig misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Bronson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bronson lands a shot to the body.
Bronson tries a body shot but Nig blocks it.
A short uppercut from Bronson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nig.
Nig scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Bronson. #BC2#
Nig pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bronson slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Bronson misses the target.
Nig throws a nice looking combination but Bronson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big left from Nig misses.
Nig throws a sloppy body shot
and Bronson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nig throws a jab but it's blocked by Bronson.
Nig misses with a straight right.
Nig jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bronson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nig is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bronson.
Bronson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bronson tries to land a front kick but Nig steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T4#
Bronson walks into a stiff left hand from Nig.
Nig lands with a hook. Bronson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A head kick misses from Bronson.
Bronson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Nig counters with a straight right hand.
Bronson throws a push kick but Nig slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Bronson drives through and clinches with Nig against the cage.
Bronson is struggling to control the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bronson.
Bronson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nig misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nig misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Bronson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bronson tries to throw a body punch but Nig avoids it by throwing Bronson back against the cage.
Bronson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bronson scores with a shot to the side of Nig's head.
Nig blocks an uppercut.
Nig misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nig Nig will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Bronson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Nig misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Bronson misses the target.
Nig Nig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nig misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Bronson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bronson.
Bronson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nig misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nig tries to throw a body punch but Bronson avoids it by throwing Nig back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nig.
Nig lands a body punch.
Nig swings wildly with an uppercut but Bronson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nig misses with some punches. #BC2#
Nig breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bronson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Nig to counter with a crisp jab.
Bronson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nig buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Bronson misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nig! But no joy.
Bronson lands with a nice body kick.
Nig looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nig just misses with a punch to the body.
Nig rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bronson counters with a stiff right hand.
Bronson punishes Nig's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Nig throws a chopping leg kick but Bronson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bronson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nig was well out of range. Poor timing from Bronson.
Bronson lands a nice looking body kick.
Nig uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bronson.
Good standup being displayed there by Bronson as he connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Bronson.
A slow jab from Bronson misses its intended target.
Bronson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bronson throws a big shot that misses.
Bronson tries to clinch but Nig is having none of it.
Bronson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nig.
Bronson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good shot there by Nig.
Nig feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bronsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bronson walks into a straight right hand from Nig.
Nig moves away from the strike by Bronson.
Nig defending well as Bronson loads up on a big left hand.
Don Bronson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bronson throws a jab when Nig was well out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nig fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nig scores with the left hand. Bronson knows he should have avoided that one.
Nig shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nig takes one to the side of the head.
Bronson connects with a jab.
Nig punishes Bronson's body with a nice straight punch.
Nig tries to land a leg kick but Bronson saw it coming and moves away.
Nig moves out of range of the strikes.
Bronson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nig throws a looping overhand right but Bronson ducks down to avoid it.
Bronson with a jab.
Nig keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nig bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nig tries to work over Bronson's front leg with a kick but Bronson checks it.
Bronson walks into a straight right hand from Nig.
Bronson ducks under a wild hook from Nig.#T3#
Bronson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nig works the jab nicely.
Nig looks to score with a jab to the body but Bronson is just out of range.
As Nig backs away, Bronson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bronson throws the left hand but Nig avoids the punch easily.
A shot to the liver by Nig. Beautiful body shot.
Bronson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nig under the eye.#CUT#It looks like Nig Nig has been cut.
Nice body kick from Bronson.
Nig takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bronson throws the left hand but Nig avoids the punch easily.
Nig throws out a counter right but Bronson avoids it with no problem.
Nig lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bronson backs up against the cage.
Bronson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nig moves out of range as Bronson strikes.
Bronson thumps Nig with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bronson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nig.
Nig lands an overhand right.
Nig throws a looping overhand right but Bronson ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Bronson misses its intended target. #T4#
Bronson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nig.
Nig Nig is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nig throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nig throws a leg kick that misses.
Bronson throws a jab when Nig was well out of range.
Nig tries a quick counter leg kick but Bronson is wise to it.
Bronson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nig is out of range.
Nig was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nig takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bronson blocks a low kick nicely.
Bronson swings for the body but Nig moves out of range.
Bronson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nig. Nig obviously looking to wear him down.
A shot to the liver by Nig. Beautiful body shot.
Nig throws a nice outside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Bronson misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bronson scores with a jab to the body.
Bronson just misses with a punch to the body.
Nig scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bronson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nig Nig!

A very excited looking Nig Nig 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 862 Black Christmas     
Date:   Dec 25, 2021
#R1#
Bronson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bronson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dionisy.
Bronson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bronson tries to clinch up but Dionisy circles away and keeps his distance.
Bronson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dionisy throws a head kick but Bronson moves out of range.
Dionisy throws a lazy uppercut
and Bronson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bronson checks a leg kick.
We've been informed that Bronson 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.
Dionisy tries to clinch up but Bronson circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dionisy tries to land a leg kick but Bronson saw it coming and moves away.
Don Bronson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Bronson misses its intended target.
Dionisy lands a nice shot to the body.
Bronson scores with a nice body kick.
Bronson keeps Dionisy at a distance using the push kick. #T1#
Bronson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dionisy finds it's way round the side to connect with Bronson's head.
Dionisy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Bronson stuns Dionisy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bronson swings for the body but Dionisy moves out of range. #CL#
Dionisy forces Bronson back against the ropes and clinches.
Dionisy misses with a punch to the body.
Dionisy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bronson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dionisy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bronson takes a shot to the head.
Dionisy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dionisy struggles to land a body shot inside as Bronson controls his hands.
Bronson works on Dionisy's body with a couple of short punches.
Dionisy struggles to land a body shot inside as Bronson controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Bronson as the two fighters clinch.
Dionisy lands a shoulder strike.
Bronson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dionisys head.
Dionisy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bronson can't find room to land a body shot as Dionisy controls the action. #T2#
Bronson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dionisy's elbow.
Dionisy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bronson backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dionisy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bronson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bronson struggles to land a body shot inside as Dionisy controls his hands.
Bronson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dionisy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bronson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bronson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bronson tries to work over Dionisy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bronson throws a head punch that misses.
Bronson struggles to land a body shot inside as Dionisy controls his hands.
Dionisy lands an uppercut.
Bronson scores with a shoulder strike.
Bronson throws a head punch that misses.
Dionisy struggles to land a body shot inside as Bronson controls his hands. #BC#
Dionisy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dionisy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bronson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dionisy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bronson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Bronson misses with a body punch
and Dionisy counters with a three punch combo that has Bronson backing up. Bronson nods at Dionisy to acknowledge the strikes.
Bronson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fighters circling - Bronson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheers as Bronson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dionisy doesn't seem phased though.
Bronson lands a right hook to the body.
Bronson throws a looping overhand right but Dionisy ducks down to avoid it.
And Dionisy counters with a quick kick to the body but Bronson blocks it.
Bronson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dionisy's head backwards.
Bronson tries to land a front kick but Dionisy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A counter left hand to the body from Dionisy misses its target.
Bronson throws a push kick but Dionisy slaps the foot to one side.
Dionisy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bronson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dionisy is looking to counter punch.
Bronson missing with a left hand there. Dionisy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4##CL#
Dionisy rushes Bronson and presses him up against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dionisy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dionisy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dionisy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dionisy misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Dionisy manages to break the clinch.
Bronson moves out of range as Dionisy throws a body kick.
Dionisy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dionisy backing away here, and Bronson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bronson just misses with a punch to the body.
As Bronson backs away, Dionisy returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dionisy throws the kick towards the body but Bronson avoids it.
Dionisy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dionisy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bronson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Dionisy blocks the leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Don Bronson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bronson tries to land a front kick but Dionisy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bronson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dionisy can pounce on him.
Bronson swings for the body but Dionisy moves out of range.
Dionisy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bronson throws an overhand right that lands on Dionisy's shoulder, as Dionisy tries to avoid the shot.
Bronson misses the jab.
Dionisy misses with a body kick.
Dionisy throws a solid leg kick but Bronson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dionisy.
Bronson throws a sloppy body shot
and Dionisy finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bronson throws an overhand right that lands on Dionisy's shoulder, as Dionisy tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT#It looks like Don Bronson has been cut.
Bronson misses with a wild body shot.
Dionisy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dionisy misses with an attempted mid kick. #T1#
Bronson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dionisy manages to avoid it.
As Bronson backs away, Dionisy returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dionisy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bronson misses with a hook. Dionisy ducked under it nicely.
Bronson's corner calls for a 1-2. Bronson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Dionisy blocks the leg kick.
Bronson throws a push kick but Dionisy slaps the foot to one side.
Bronson throws a body punch but Dionisy moves out of range.
Bronson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bronson throws a shot to the body.
Bronson throws a hook but Dionisy blocks it.
Dionisy sizes up Bronson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dionisy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Dionisy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bronson.
Bronson is looking to score with low kicks.
Bronson just misses with a punch to the body.
Dionisy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bronson thows a body kick. Dionisy tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dionisy misses with a head kick.
Don Bronson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch lands to the side of Bronson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bronson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dionisy on the side of the head.
Dionisy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bronson feints a counter leg kick.
Bronson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bronson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dionisy finds it's way round the side to connect with Bronson's head.
Bronson throws a leg kick but Dionisy sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T3#
Dionisy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bronson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dionisy was well out of range. Poor timing from Bronson.
Bronson misses with an uppercut. Dionisy saw that one coming.
Dionisy lands a jab to the head.
Bronson checks a leg kick nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dionisy.#CUT#That has opened up Don Bronson's cut even more.
Good leg kick by Dionisy.
Dionisy connects with a crisp jab.
A clash of legs there as Dionisy blocks the low kick.
Bronson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bronson scores with a hook to the body. Dionisy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bronson takes one on the button.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dionisy pushes Bronson away with a front kick.
Dionisy moves out of range of the body kick from Bronson.
Bronson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dionisy moves out of range of the body kick.
Bronson thuds a left hand into Dionisy's body.
Bronson is looking to land body kicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Dionisy misses the target.
Bronson throws a body kick that misses
and Dionisy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dionisy just misses with a punch to the body.
Bronson just misses with a punch to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bronson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Bronson wants to clinch
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Dionisy counters with a low kick, right behind Bronson 's knee.
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 Cerberus Dionisy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Don Bronson'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#
Bronson throws a low kick but Dionisy avoids it.
Bronson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dionisy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bronson scrambles back to his feet.
Bronson scores with a sloppy right hand. Dionisy should have avoided that one.
An inside leg kick from Bronson misses.
Dionisy slips a jab from Bronson.
Bronson throws a leg kick which misses Dionisy's front leg but catches the back leg as Dionisy tries to avoid it.
Dionisy lands with a right hand.
Bronson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Bronson misses.
Bronson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bronson throws out a powerful jab.
Bronson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It looked like Dionisy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1##CL#
Dionisy moves into the clinch successfully.
Bronson scores with a hook to the body.
Dionisy tries to throw a body punch but Bronson avoids it by throwing Dionisy back against the ropes.
Dionisy tries a body shot but Bronson blocks it.
Dionisy tries to work over Bronson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dionisy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dionisy has a couple of punches blocked by Bronson.
Bronson gets through Dionisy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dionisy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dionisy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bronson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dionisy's elbow.
Bronson blocks a body shot from Dionisy.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Dionisy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bronson blocks an uppercut.
Bronson blocks an uppercut.
Bronson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dionisy tries a body shot but Bronson blocks it.
Bronson misses with a body punch.
Dionisy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Bronson as the two fighters clinch. #T2#
Bronson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bronson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dionisy backwards.
Dionisy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bronson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Bronson.
Bronson cracks Dionisy with a nice body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Bronson.
Bronson lands with a light punch inside.
Bronson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dionisy blocks a body shot from Bronson.
Bronson works on Dionisy's body with a couple of short punches.
Bronson tries to throw a body punch but Dionisy avoids it by throwing Bronson back against the ropes.
Bronson tries to throw a body punch but Dionisy avoids it by throwing Bronson back against the ropes.
Dionisy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bronson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dionisy backwards.
Bronson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dionisy's elbow.
Bronson misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Bronson.
Bronson tries to work over Dionisy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Bronson. #T3#
Dionisy blocks an uppercut.
Dionisy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dionisy misses with a body punch. #BC#
Dionisy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dionisy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bronson.
Dionisy staying out of range there.
Dionisy lands a nice shot that snaps Bronson's head back.
Dionisy walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bronson.
Dionisy takes one to the side of the head.
Dionisy on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bronson works the jab nicely.
A cross from Bronson lands.
Bronson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dionisy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A big right from Dionisy misses.
Bronson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dionisy on the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Bronson as he connects with a hook.
Bronson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bronson lands a nice looking body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bronson.
Dionisy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bronson.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bronson.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bronson.
Dionisy throws a head kick that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Bronson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bronson 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Don Bronson!

Don Bronson 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 857 Whymer vs. Pendragon     
Date:   Dec 05, 2021
#R1#
Bronson throws a hook but Cruzeiro blocks it.
Bronson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bronson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruzeiro.
Bronson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cruzeiro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bronson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bronson blocks a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cruzeiro lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bronson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bronson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bronson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cruzeiro moves away.
Bronson throws the left hand but Cruzeiro avoids the punch easily.
Cruzeiro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cruzeiro thumps Bronson with a low kick.
Bronson tries to score with a low kick but Cruzeiro moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruzeiro throws a front kick aimed at Bronson's knee but Bronson avoids it well.
Bronson throws a head kick but Cruzeiro moves out of range.
Bronson checks a low kick from Cruzeiro.
A low kick from Cruzeiro is predictable there
and Bronson counters with a left to the body.
Cruzeiro connects with a solid leg kick.
Bronson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Good standup being displayed there by Cruzeiro as he connects with a hook.#T1#
The crowd cheers as Bronson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cruzeiro doesn't seem phased though.
Bronson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cruzeiro. That did some damage!
Cruzeiro walks into a straight right hand from Bronson.
Bronson misses with a hook.
Bronson throws a body punch but Cruzeiro moves out of range.
Cruzeiro keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cruzeiro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bronson misses with a low kick.
Bronson just misses with a punch to the body.
Cruzeiro scores with a leg kick.
Cruzeiro feints and then cracks Bronson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bronson down.
A low kick lands for Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bronson.
Cruzeiro throws a chopping leg kick but Bronson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cruzeiro avoids the body shot from Bronson.
Cruzeiro sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bronson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bronson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cruzeiro.
Some bone on bone action there as Bronson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T2#
Bronson takes one to the side of the head.
Cruzeiro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bronson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bronson checks a leg kick.
Cruzeiro feints and then cracks Bronson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bronson down.
Cruzeiro misses with a low kick as Bronson jumps back.
Cruzeiro fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bronson is out of range.
Cruzeiro is looking to chop away at Bronson's legs.
Bronson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cruzeiro feints and then cracks Bronson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bronson down.
Bronson misses with a body shot.
Cruzeiro misses with a leg kick
and Bronson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bronson misses with a hook
and Cruzeiro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cruzeiro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bronson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bronson takes a swing at Cruzeiro's ribcage but misses.
Bronson with a jab.
Bronson throws out a powerful jab.#T3#
Bronson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cruzeiro finds it's way round the side to connect with Bronson's head.
Cruzeiro throws a low kick but Bronson moves out of range easily.
Bronson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cruzeiro feints a counter leg kick.
Cruzeiro lands a leg kick that knocks Bronson off balance momentarily.
Bronson connects with an inside leg kick.
Cruzeiro is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice defenses there by Cruzeiro.
Bronson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cruzeiro can pounce on him.
Cruzeiro throws an off balance right hand
and Bronson counters with a head kick.
A clash of legs there as Bronson blocks the low kick.#CL#
Bronson takes the fight into the clinch.
Cruzeiro is trying to force a seperation but Bronson has the dominant position.
Cruzeiro lands a right hand.
Cruzeiro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bronsons head.
Cruzeiro misses with some punches.
Bronson blocks a body shot from Cruzeiro.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bronson stalling the fight.
Cruzeiro scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Bronson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bronson struggles to land a body shot inside as Cruzeiro controls his hands. #BC2#
Cruzeiro manages to break the clinch.
Bronson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cruzeiro keeps the fight on the outside.
Bronson connects with a leg kick.
Cruzeiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bronson.
Bronson blocks a leg kick.
Cruzeiro will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bronson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cruzeiro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bronson misses with a body kick.
Cruzeiro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bronson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An inside leg kick from Bronson misses.
Bronson backing away here, and Cruzeiro unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Cruzeiro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bronson.
Cruzeiro misses with an uppercut. Bronson saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Bronson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bronson is looking to clinch.
Cruzeiro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Julio Cruzeiro will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bronson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cruzeiro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cruzeiro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bronson throws out the jab.
Bronson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bronson missing with a left hand there. Cruzeiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cruzeiro tries a low kick but Bronson avoids it.
Cruzeiro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bronson misses the shot to the body.
Cruzeiro fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bronson is out of range.
Bronson misses with a straight left.
Bronson misses with a body punch
and Cruzeiro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bronson misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Cruzeiro misses.
Bronson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bronson is looking to score with low kicks.
Cruzeiro walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bronson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cruzeiro is looking to slow Bronson down with leg kicks.
Cruzeiro checks a leg kick.
Cruzeiro misses with a low kick. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Bronson.
Cruzeiro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cruzeiro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cruzeiro misses with a low kick.
Bronson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cruzeiro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bronson throws out the jab.
Cruzeiro tries a quick counter leg kick but Bronson is wise to it.
Cruzeiro keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cruzeiro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bronson blocks a leg kick.
It looked like Bronson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cruzeiro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bronson.
Bronson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cruzeiro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bronson. Bronson obviously looking to wear him down.
Bronson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cruzeiro throws out the jab.
Cruzeiro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bronson.
Cruzeiro wants to slow Bronson down by chopping away at his legs.
Bronson tries to land a leg kick but Cruzeiro saw it coming and moves away.
Cruzeiro was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cruzeiro needs to keep his hands up - Bronson had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruzeiro misses with a looping left.#T2#
Bronson 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.
Bronson swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bronson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cruzeiro scores with a nice head shot.
Cruzeiro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bronson lands a body shot.
Bronson throws a body shot but no joy.
Bronson checks the leg kick.
Cruzeiro wants to land a leg kick but Bronson is out of range.
Bronson misses with a low kick.
Bronson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cruzeiro attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bronson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bronson checks the leg kick.
Cruzeiro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bronson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cruzeiro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
Cruzeiro slips a straight right by Bronson.
Cruzeiro only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cruzeiro throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cruzeiro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Bronson.
A low kick from Cruzeiro is predictable there
and Bronson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cruzeiro misses with a low kick.
As Cruzeiro backs away, Bronson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cruzeiro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bronson.
Cruzeiro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bronson checks it well.
Cruzeiro defending well as Bronson loads up on a big left hand.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Cruzeiro in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Bronson throws a lazy right hand but Cruzeiro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An inside leg kick from Cruzeiro misses.
Bronson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Cruzeiro misses its intended target.
Cruzeiro is looking to slow Bronson down with leg kicks.
Bronson misses with a low kick.
Bronson swings widly with a right hand
and Cruzeiro counters with a straight right hand.
Bronson misses with a straight left. #T4#
Cruzeiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bronson.
Cruzeiro throws a low kick but Bronson moves out of range easily.
Good exchange - Bronson coming out on top.
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!
Cruzeiro takes one to the side of the head.
Bronson defending well as Cruzeiro loads up on a big left hand.
Bronson misses with a low kick.
Bronson checks a leg kick.
Cruzeiro connects with a solid leg kick.
Cruzeiro tries to score with a low kick but Bronson moves his leg out of the way.
Bronson with a nice calf kick.
Bronson just misses with a punch to the body.
Cruzeiro misses with a low kick.
Cruzeiro thuds his right hand into Bronson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cruzeiro blocks a low kick nicely.
Cruzeiro slips a straight right by Bronson.
Cruzeiro flicks out a counter leg kick but Bronson steps away.
Cruzeiro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bronson can pounce on him.
Bronson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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 Don Bronson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Bronson throws a shot from downtown. Cruzeiro moves away and avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bronson.
Bronson misses with an uppercut
and Cruzeiro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cruzeiro scores with a leg kick.
Cruzeiro connects with a crisp jab.
Cruzeiro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bronson checks it well.
Cruzeiro will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It looked like Bronson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bronson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruzeiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Bronson.
Cruzeiro misses with a low kick.
Bronson misses with a kick to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Bronson blocks the leg kick.
Bronson throws a leg kick but Cruzeiro moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruzeiro lands with an overhand left.
Bronson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #CL#
Bronson drives through and clinches with Cruzeiro against the cage.
Bronson misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bronson. #BC2#
Cruzeiro breaks the clinch. #T1#
Bronson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bronson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cruzeiro misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Bronson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bronson lands a slapping body shot.
Cruzeiro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bronson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bronson cracks Cruzeiro with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cruzeiro walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bronson.
Cruzeiro tries a low kick but Bronson avoids it.
Cruzeiro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bronson. Bronson obviously looking to wear him down.
Bronson throws a shot from downtown. Cruzeiro moves away and avoids it.
Cruzeiro shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bronson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bronson backing away here, and Cruzeiro unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bronson throws a low kick but Cruzeiro avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bronson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cruzeiro with a nice calf kick.#T2#
Bronson lands a jab to the nose.
Cruzeiro lands with a thumping leg kick.
A low kick from Cruzeiro misses
and Bronson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Bronson has managed to clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cruzeiro.
Bronson scores with a shoulder strike.
Cruzeiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bronson blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Cruzeiro breaks from the clinch.
Cruzeiro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bronson.
Cruzeiro only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bronson with a nice calf kick.
Cruzeiro throws a front kick aimed at Bronson's knee but Bronson avoids it well.
Bronson takes one on the button.
Bronson scores with a jab to the head.
Bronson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cruzeiro. That did some damage!
Bronson lands with a shot to the body.
Bronson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cruzeiro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Cruzeiro thuds his right hand into Bronson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cruzeiro dips to his left and cracks Bronson with an uppercut!
Bronson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bronson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cruzeiro tried to score with a low kick but Bronson checks it.
A bone on bone clash there as Bronson blocks the leg kick.
Bronson misses with a straight left.
Bronson checks a low kick from Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro moves out of range as Bronson strikes.
A nice leg kick from Cruzeiro, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bronson scoring well with a low kick there.
Bronson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bronson staying out of range there.
That kick from Cruzeiro tenderised Bronson's leg. Bronson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cruzeiro throws a lazy uppercut
and Bronson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bronson misses with a looping left.#T4#
Cruzeiro throws a hook but Bronson avoids it easily.
Bronson scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruzeiro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bronson tries a low kick but Cruzeiro avoids it.
Bronson throws a push kick but Cruzeiro slaps the foot to one side.
Bronson scores with a spinning back kick!
Cruzeiro throws a leg kick
and Bronson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bronson throws a body punch but Cruzeiro moves out of range.
Cruzeiro looks to throw the jab but Bronson is out of range.
Cruzeiro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good leg kick by Cruzeiro.
Bronson looks to land a right hand but Cruzeiro moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bronson misses with a body shot.
Bronson misses with a hook
and Bronson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bronson wants to land a leg kick but Cruzeiro is out of range.
A slow jab from Bronson misses its intended target.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Bronson!

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

 

Event: SYN 851 Maluga vs. McNasty 2     
Date:   Nov 14, 2021
#R1#
Bronson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bronson throws a right hand that The Wandering Spirit ducks under and follows up with a left that The Wandering Spirit also avoids with ease.
The Wandering Spirit is looking to counter punch.
Bronson lands a high kick!
The Wandering Spirit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bronson throws out a leg kick but The Wandering Spirit moves out of range and Bronson only half commits.
The Wandering Spirit scores with a jab to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bronson.
Bronson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Wandering Spirit swings for the body but Bronson moves out of range.
The Wandering Spirit takes a jab right on the kisser.
Don Bronson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Wandering Spirit slips under a jab.
Bronson just misses with a punch to the body.
Bronson lands an overhand right.
Bronson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. The Wandering Spirit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bronson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Wandering Spirit was well out of range. Poor timing from Bronson.
A low kick from Bronson misses
and The Wandering Spirit counters with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bronson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A nice leg kick from The Wandering Spirit, right into the meat of the thigh.
The Wandering Spirit misses with a body shot. #T1#
The Wandering Spirit moves out of range of the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by The Wandering Spirit.#CUT#It looks like Don Bronson has been cut.
Bronson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Wandering Spirit was well out of range. Poor timing from Bronson.
Bronson 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.
Nice jab there from The Wandering Spirit.
Bronson misses with an uppercut. The Wandering Spirit saw that one coming.
The Wandering Spirit walks into a left hand.
Bronson misses with a wild body shot.
The Wandering Spirit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The Wandering Spirit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bronson manages to avoid it.
The Wandering Spirit misses with an uppercut. Bronson saw that one coming.
A clash of legs there as Bronson blocks the low kick.
A nice side step and Bronson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The Wandering Spirit throws a jab when Bronson was well out of range.
Bronson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A slow jab from Bronson misses its intended target.
Bronson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Wandering Spirit manages to avoid it.
The Wandering Spirit scores with a jab to the jaw.
The Wandering Spirit on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bronson looks to throw the jab but The Wandering Spirit is out of range. #T2#
The Wandering Spirit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bronson throws out the jab.
The Wandering Spirit moves away from the strike by Bronson.
Bronson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Wandering Spirit.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as The Wandering Spirit checks a leg kick.
The Wandering Spirit showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bronson.
Bronson lands with a nice body punch.
Bronson throws out a loose jab but The Wandering Spirit uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like The Wandering Spirit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bronson misses with a looping left.
The Wandering Spirit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The Wandering Spirit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bronson was well out of range. Poor timing from The Wandering Spirit.
Bronson feints a counter leg kick.
The Wandering Spirit defending well as Bronson loads up on a big left hand.
Bronson walks into a jab.
Bronson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but The Wandering Spirit is out of range.
The Wandering Spirit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bronson was well out of range. Poor timing from The Wandering Spirit.
The Wandering Spirit looks to score with a jab to the body but Bronson is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Bronson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The Wandering Spirit scores with a push kick.#T3#
Bronson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by The Wandering Spirit.
Bronson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bronson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big right from Bronson misses.
The Wandering Spirit moves away from the strike by Bronson.
Bronson misses with an uppercut
and The Wandering Spirit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The Wandering Spirit is looking to slow Bronson down with leg kicks.
Bronson throws a body shot but no joy.
Bronson moves out of range as The Wandering Spirit strikes.
Bronson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The Wandering Spirit misses with an uppercut. Bronson saw that one coming.
The Wandering Spirit ducks under a wild hook from Bronson.
Bronson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bronson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The Wandering Spirit lands a lovely overhand right.
The Wandering Spirit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Wandering Spirit throws a leg kick
and The Wandering Spirit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Wandering Spirit moves out of range of the body kick from Bronson.
Bronson lands with a nice body punch.
The Wandering Spirit is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The Wandering Spirit misses with a looping left.
Good work by The Wandering Spirit as he checks the leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Bronson.
The Wandering Spirit blocks a jab.
Bronson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bronson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The Wandering Spirit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab lands there for Bronson.
A nice leg kick from Bronson, right into the meat of the thigh.
The Wandering Spirit lands a head kick. Bronson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bronson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Wandering Spirit misses with a low kick.
Bronson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Wandering Spirit.
The Wandering Spirit moves out of range of the strikes.
A good leg kick by The Wandering Spirit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Don Bronson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Don Bronson'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#
The Wandering Spirit misses with an uppercut.
Aydan The Wandering Spirit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Wandering Spirit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bronson.
The Wandering Spirit throws a shot to the body.
Bronson avoids the body shot from The Wandering Spirit.
Bronson misses with a hook.
The Wandering Spirit fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bronson just manages to avoid it.
Bronson defending well as The Wandering Spirit loads up on a big left hand.
Bronson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The Wandering Spirit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bronson is out of range.
Bronson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bronson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bronson slips a jab from The Wandering Spirit.
The Wandering Spirit misses with an uppercut. Bronson saw that one coming.
Bronson misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Bronson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Wandering Spirit misses with a hook.
The Wandering Spirit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bronson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bronson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Wandering Spirit moves away.#T1#
The Wandering Spirit lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bronson takes a step back to recover.
A leg kick checked by The Wandering Spirit.
The Wandering Spirit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Wandering Spirit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The Wandering Spirit 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.
The Wandering Spirit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Don Bronson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bronson throws a lazy uppercut
and The Wandering Spirit counters with a nice kick to the body.
The Wandering Spirit throws a low kick but Bronson moves out of range easily.
Bronson throws a shot from downtown. The Wandering Spirit moves away and avoids it.
The Wandering Spirit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bronson was well out of range. Poor timing from The Wandering Spirit.
The Wandering Spirit lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by The Wandering Spirit.
Bronson throws a sloppy head kick and The Wandering Spirit moves out of range easily.
The Wandering Spirit throws a wild body kick that Bronson sees coming a mile off.
Bronson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The Wandering Spirit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bronson's sensitive parts.
Bronson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Wandering Spirit takes one to the chin there.#T2#
Nice jab there from The Wandering Spirit.
The Wandering Spirit misses with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Bronson.
The Wandering Spirit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The Wandering Spirit looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bronson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Wandering Spirit throws out the jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bronson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from The Wandering Spirit - the referee stops the clock and Bronson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says The Wandering Spirit. Bronson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bronson blocks a leg kick.
Bronson just misses with a punch to the body.
Crunch! Bronson slams his shin into The Wandering Spirit's torso.
The Wandering Spirit scores with a sloppy right hand. Bronson should have avoided that one.
The Wandering Spirit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Bronson.
Bronson throws a head kick that misses.
The Wandering Spirit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The Wandering Spirit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The Wandering Spirit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bronson.
Jab, jab by The Wandering Spirit - just one landing. #CUT#That has opened up Don Bronson's cut even more.
Bronson throws a looping overhand right but The Wandering Spirit ducks down to avoid it.
Bronson checks a leg kick nicely.
Bronson's jab looks to have found its range, popping The Wandering Spirit under the eye.
A big right from Bronson misses.
The Wandering Spirit takes one on the button.
Good exchange - The Wandering Spirit coming out on top.
Bronson throws the left hand but The Wandering Spirit avoids the punch easily.
Bronson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bronson avoids the body shot from The Wandering Spirit.
The Wandering Spirit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bronson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but The Wandering Spirit checks it well.
Bronson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The Wandering Spirit staying out of range there.
The Wandering Spirit motions for Bronson to come forward. The Wandering Spirit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bronson scores with a jab. The Wandering Spirit acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The Wandering Spirit thuds a left hand into Bronson's body.
The Wandering Spirit connects with a solid leg kick.
The Wandering Spirit throws a leg kick but Bronson moved away.
Bronson cracks The Wandering Spirit with an open hand slap.
Bronson clobbers The Wandering Spirit with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The Wandering Spirit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Wandering Spirit lands with a nice body kick.
Bronson is breathing heavily.
The Wandering Spirit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bronson.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Wandering Spirit. Bronson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bronson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Wandering Spirit.
The Wandering Spirit misses the shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from The Wandering Spirit lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bronson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bronson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The Wandering Spirit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bronson manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Wandering Spirit walks into a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aydan The Wandering Spirit dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Don Bronson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Nice jab there from Bronson.
The Wandering Spirit lands a nice hook to Bronson's body. Bronson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fighters circling - The Wandering Spirit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bronson thuds his right hand into The Wandering Spirit's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The Wandering Spirit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The Wandering Spirit takes one to the chin there.
Bronson ducks under a wild hook from The Wandering Spirit.
The Wandering Spirit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bronson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The Wandering Spirit is looking to chop away at Bronson's legs.
Bronson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from The Wandering Spirit.
The Wandering Spirit looks to land a right hand but Bronson moved out of range.
Bronson moves away from the strike by The Wandering Spirit.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bronson slips a straight right by The Wandering Spirit.
Bronson connects with a nice looking jab. #T1#
The Wandering Spirit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bronson manages to avoid it.
Bronson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice jab there from Bronson.
Bronson swings widly with a right hand
and Bronson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bronson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bronson blocks the body kick.
Bronson lands a nice hook to The Wandering Spirit's body. The Wandering Spirit takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bronson scoring well with a low kick there.
The Wandering Spirit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Wandering Spirit misses with a wild combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bronson. That's going to slow The Wandering Spirit down.
Bronson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Wandering Spirit moves away.
The Wandering Spirit with a hook.#CUT#The cut above Don Bronson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bronson throws a chopping leg kick but The Wandering Spirit manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bronson.
Bronson lands a nice looking body shot.
The Wandering Spirit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bronson ducks under a wild hook from The Wandering Spirit.
Bronson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Wandering Spirit.
Bronson avoids the body shot from The Wandering Spirit.
The Wandering Spirit throws a low kick but Bronson moves out of range easily.
Bronson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Wandering Spirit.
Bronson staying out of range there.
The Wandering Spirit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Wandering Spirit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The Wandering Spirit looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The Wandering Spirit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bronson.
A nice side step and Bronson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The Wandering Spirit misses with a two punch combination.
Bronson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Bronson ducks under a wild hook from The Wandering Spirit.
Bronson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by The Wandering Spirit.
Bronson avoids the body shot from The Wandering Spirit.
Nice cross by Bronson.
Bronson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jab from Bronson.
Nice jab there from Bronson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bronson.
Bronson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The Wandering Spirit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bronson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bronson feints and then cracks The Wandering Spirit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow The Wandering Spirit down.
Bronson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Wandering Spirit.
Bronson scores with a body shot.
The Wandering Spirit is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Wandering Spirit swings for the body but Bronson moves out of range.
The Wandering Spirit chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bronson can pounce on him. #T4#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from The Wandering Spirit lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bronson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bronson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bronson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The Wandering Spirit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bronson lands a slapping body shot.
Bronson throws a jab when The Wandering Spirit was well out of range.
The Wandering Spirit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bronson misses with a body shot.
The Wandering Spirit tried to score with a low kick but Bronson checks it.
The Wandering Spirit takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
An inside leg kick lands from The Wandering Spirit.
The Wandering Spirit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bronson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Wandering Spirit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bronson.
The Wandering Spirit looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The Wandering Spirit ducks right into an uppercut from Bronson.
The Wandering Spirit takes a jab right on the kisser.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Don Bronson.
Well Bronson 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Bronson!

Don Bronson 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: SYN 844 Sosa vs. Ho Joy     
Date:   Oct 24, 2021
#R1#
Bronson misses with a body shot.
Bronson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bronson lands a nice looking body shot.
Bronson throws a shot from downtown. Watson moves away and avoids it.
An inside leg kick lands from Bronson.
Bronson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Watson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bronson jabs Watson right on the nose. Watson blinks but takes it well.
Bronson tries to land a leg kick but Watson saw it coming and moves away.
And Watson tries to counter it with a takedown but Bronson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Watson throws out a counter right but Bronson avoids it with no problem.
Bronson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bronson throws a hook but Watson blocks it.
Bronson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Watson.
Don Bronson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Bronson throws a jab when Watson was well out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Watson.
Watson blocks a jab.
Bronson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Watson throws a right hand that misses
letting Bronson counter with a right hand.
Bronson wants to clinch.
Bronson throws a body kick that misses
and Watson counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Don Bronson has been cut.
Bronson works Watson's body with a nice hook.
Bronson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bronson misses with a hook.
Bronson throws a jab but it's blocked by Watson. #T2#
A shot to the liver by Bronson. Beautiful body shot.
Bronson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Watson on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bronson swings widly with a right hand
and Watson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bronson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bronson lands a right hook to the body.
Bronson connects with a looping right hand.
Watson lands a nice shot that snaps Bronson's head back.
Watson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Watson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Watson lands with a shot to the body.
Bronson throws an overhand right that lands on Watson's shoulder, as Watson tries to avoid the shot.
Watson slips a jab from Bronson.
Don Bronson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Watson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Watson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bronson.
Bronson misses with an uppercut. Watson saw that one coming.
Watson slips under a jab.
Watson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bronson digs a good hook to Watson's body.
Bronson misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Watson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Watson.
Bronson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bronson is trying to control the position but Watson postures up.
Bronson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Watson trying to control but Bronson is working from the bottom.
Bronson wants to sweep but no luck.
Watson pushes down on Bronson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bronson tries to roll over but Watson keeps him under control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bronson is pressing down on Watson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bronson keeping full guard, as Watson tries to pass.
Bronson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Don Bronson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Don Bronson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bronson scores with a jab to the body.
Watson needs to keep his hands up - Bronson had a free shot at his head there.
Don Bronson is winning the standup battle so far.
Watson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bronson throws a shot from downtown. Watson moves away and avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Watson.
Watson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bronson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Watson can do to turn this around?
Bronson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Watson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Watson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bronson scores with a leg kick.
Watson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bronson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson loads up on a big right hand but Bronson slips the punch.
Watson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Watson moves out of range of the strikes.
Watson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Watson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bronson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Watson throws a right and a left that Bronson avoids nicely.
Watson moves out of range as Bronson throws a body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bronson checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Bronson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A punch lands to the side of Watson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Watson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bronson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Watson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bronson looks to score with a jab to the body but Watson is just out of range.
Watson moves out of range of the strikes.
And Watson tries to counter it with a takedown but Bronson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Watson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bronson.
Bronson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bronson misses with a right hand
and Watson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bronson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bronson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bronson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Watson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Watson misses with a wild body shot.
Watson slips a straight right by Bronson.
Bronson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bronson thows a leg kick but Watson checks it
and Watson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bronson thinking.
Watson misses with a few strikes there.
Watson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bronson throws out a leg kick but Watson moves out of range and Bronson only half commits.
Watson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Watson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bronson back to the cage. Watson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T3#
Bronson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Watson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
An inside leg kick lands from Bronson.
Bronson throws a body shot but no joy.
Watson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Watson tries to clinch up.
Watson avoids the body shot from Bronson.
Bronson swings widly with a right hand
and Watson counters with an outside leg kick.
Bronson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bronson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fighters circling - Bronson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Watson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bronson throws an overhand right that lands on Watson's shoulder, as Watson tries to avoid the shot.
Bronson misses with a low kick.
Bronson misses with a straight right. #T4#
Watson throws a wild body kick that Bronson sees coming a mile off.
Bronson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bronson thuds his right hand into Watson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bronson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bronson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Watson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bronson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bronson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Watson.
A slow jab from Bronson misses its intended target.
Watson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bronson lands with a good body shot.
Watson blocks a jab.
Watson with the counter takedown but Bronson avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Watson. Bronson does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Don Bronson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Don Bronson'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice uppercut lands for Bronson. That snapped Watson's head back.
Bronson is looking to land body kicks.
Watson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Good shot there by Bronson.
Watson throws a body shot but no joy.
Watson slips a straight right by Bronson.
Watson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Watson.
Bronson works the jab nicely.
Bronson misses with a hook.
Watson 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.
A cross from Watson lands.
Watson shoots in but no luck this time.
Bronson misses with an uppercut. Watson saw that one coming.
Bronson throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Bronson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Watson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Watson takes one to the side of the head.
Watson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bronson.
Bronson misses with a straight left.
Bronson tries a head kick but it misses.
Bronson throws a sloppy body shot
and Watson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Watson takes one on the button.
Bronson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Watson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bronson scores with a hook to the body. Watson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bronson tries to work over Watson's front leg with a kick but Watson checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bronson. Watson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bronson tries to score with a low kick but Watson moves his leg out of the way.
Watson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T2#
Watson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bronson throws out the jab.
Watson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bronson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Watson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jab from Bronson.
Watson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bronson. That's going to slow Watson down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bronson misses with a leg kick.
Bronson is looking to slow Watson down with leg kicks.
Bronson misses with a body shot.
Bronson misses with a hook.
And Watson responds with a good body kick, but Bronson manages to step out the way in time.
Nice uppercut lands for Bronson. That snapped Watson's head back.
Watson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bronson. That one must have hurt.#T3#
Bronson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Watson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Watson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bronson defends it well.
Bronson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Watson takes a swing at Bronson's ribcage but misses.
Paul Joseph Watson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bronson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watson was well out of range. Poor timing from Bronson.
A little jabbing left from Watson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Watson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bronson rather than just go for the knockout.
Bronson throws a low kick but Watson avoids it.
Don Bronson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bronson throws a leg kick but Watson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Watson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bronson catches Watson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bronson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Watson if he has to take too many more of those.
Watson misses with a shot to the body
letting Bronson counter with a right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Bronson as he connects with a hook.#T4#
Bronson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bronson throws out a leg kick but Watson moves out of range and Bronson only half commits.
Watson tries to counter with a clinch but Bronson shakes him off and moves away.
Watson avoids the head kick by Bronson.
Bronson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Watson has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bronson loads up on a big right hand but Watson slips the punch.
A head kick by Bronson misses
and Watson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bronson connects with a leg kick.
Bronson throws a jab but it's blocked by Watson.
Watson swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bronson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Watson moves away.
A big left from Bronson misses.
Bronson throws a looping overhand right but Watson ducks down to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Bronson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bronson, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Bronson!

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

 

Event: SYN 836 Po vs Hopkins     
Date:   Sep 26, 2021
#R1#
Bronson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Al Din.
Al Din takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Al Din ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big right from Al Din misses.
Bronson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Al Din blocks it well.
Al Din seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bronson slips a straight right by Al Din.
Bronson scores with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bronson.
Bronson throws out a loose jab but Al Din uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bronson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Al Din.
Bronson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Al Din lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bronson blocks the body kick.
Al Din takes one to the chin there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice leg kick from Al Din, right into the meat of the thigh.
Al Din throws a front kick aimed at Bronson's knee but Bronson avoids it well.
Al Din tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bronson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bronson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Al Din slips a jab from Bronson.
Bronson tries to bum rush Al Din with a series of wild strikes but Al Din uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Bronson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bronson lands with a shot to the body.
Bronson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bronson moves out of range as Al Din strikes.
Bronson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Al Din momentarily.
Bronson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bronson connects with a jab.
Bronson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A bone on bone clash there as Bronson blocks the leg kick.
Bronson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bronson scores with a hook.
Bronson takes one to the chin there.#CUT#It looks like Don Bronson has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bronson tries to clinch up.
Al Din ducks under a wild hook from Bronson.
Al Din swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Al Din checks a low kick from Bronson.
That kick from Al Din tenderised Bronson's leg. Bronson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bronson misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Al Din chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bronson can pounce on him.
Don Bronson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Al Din.
Bronson throws a body punch but Al Din moves out of range.
Al Din takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Al Din misses with a looping left.
Al Din ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bronson moves away.
Bronson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Din.
Al Din doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bronson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bronson lands with a nice body punch.
Al Din misses with a body kick.
Bronson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bronson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Al Din counters with an outside leg kick.
Bronson misses with a hook.
Al Din misses with a low kick.
Bronson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Al Din.
Bronson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Bronson throws a hook to the side of Al Din's head but Al Din sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Al Din uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bronson.
Bronson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bronson tries a head kick but it misses.
As Bronson backs away, Al Din returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bronson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Al Din.
Al Din moves out of range of the body kick from Bronson.
Bronson throws a leg kick but Al Din checks it.
Al Din's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bronson under the eye.
Al Din takes a swing at Bronson's ribcage but misses.
Al Din throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al Din tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bronson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Al Din can pounce on him.
A lazy left from Al Din finds it's target.#CUT#That has opened up Don Bronson's cut even more.
Al Din throws a push kick but Bronson slaps the foot to one side.
Bronson flicks out a counter leg kick but Al Din steps away.
Al Din throws a low kick but Bronson avoids it.
Bronson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Al Din's sensitive parts.
Al Din moves out of range as Bronson strikes.#T4#
Al Din slips under a jab from Bronson.
Al Din misses with a shot to the body
and Bronson counters with a stiff 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!
Al Din looks to throw the jab but Bronson is out of range.
Al Din throws a hook to the side of Bronson's head but Bronson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bronson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Al Din slips a jab from Bronson.
Bronson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Al Din is able to avoid easily.
Bronson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Al Din's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bronson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Al Din scrambles back to his feet.
Al Din pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bronson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Al Din pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bronson with the inside leg kick.
Bronson takes a swing at Al Din's ribcage but misses.
Al Din looks to land a left hand but Bronson moved out of range nicely.
Bronson throws a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Don Bronson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Don Bronson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Bronson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Al Din at a distance.
Al Din swings for the body but Bronson moves out of range.
Al Din throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Al Din throws out a leg kick but Bronson moves out of range and Al Din only half commits.
Bronson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Al Din on the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Al Din misses the target.
Al Din takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bronson wants to slow Al Din down by chopping away at his legs.
Al Din misses with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Al Din misses the target.
Al Din misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson throws a shot from downtown. Al Din moves away and avoids it.
Al Din checks a leg kick.
Bronson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bronson cracks Al Din with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice shot lands for Bronson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick lands for Bronson.
Al Din is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1#
Bronson scores with a shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bronson.
Bronson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Al Din bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bronson's head.
Al Din misses with a straight left.
Al Din throws a jab but it's blocked by Bronson.
Al Din looks to score with a jab to the body but Bronson is just out of range.
Al Din throws a solid leg kick but Bronson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Al Din.
Al Din tries a head kick but it misses.
Decent striking displayed by Bronson there.
Al Din tries a head kick but it misses.
Bronson slips a straight right by Al Din.
A little jabbing left from Bronson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Al Din takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Al Din checks a leg kick.
Al Din throws a counter high kick but Bronson was just alert enough to avoid it.
Bronson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Al Din's head backwards.
Bronson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Din moves away.#T2#
Bronson punishes Al Din's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bronson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Al Din has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Al Din avoids the head kick by Bronson.
Bronson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Al Din misses with a body kick.
Al Din thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bronson throws out a loose jab but Al Din uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bronson looks to land a body kick but Al Din moved away.
Al Din scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#The cut above Don Bronson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bronson lands a right hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Din. Bronson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Don Bronson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bronson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Din was well out of range. Poor timing from Bronson.
Al Din half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bronson tries to score with a low kick but Al Din moves his leg out of the way.
It looked like Al Din was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bronson.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Al Din might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Bronson misses the target.
Bronson misses with a hook.
Bronson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Al Din pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Al Din lands with a cross.
Al Din looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bronson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Din. Bronson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bronson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT#Don Bronson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A nice leg kick lands there from Al Din.
Al Din goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Al Din lands a nice shot that snaps Bronson's head back.
Bronson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bronson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Al Din throws out the jab.
Al Din connects with a nice looking jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Badr Al Din!
A relieved looking Badr Al Din thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: SYN 827 Peterson vs. Sector     
Date:   Aug 28, 2021
#R1#
Bronson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bronson misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Buren counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice body punch from Van Buren.
Van Buren moves forwards but Bronson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bronson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Van Buren misses with a body kick.
Van Buren tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bronson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bronson connects with a single shot there.
Van Buren misses with a hook.
Van Buren moves forwards but Bronson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Van Buren lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Buren moves out of range of the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Buren! But no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bronson scoring well with a low kick there.
Van Buren finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bronson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bronson misses with a body kick.
A combination from Van Buren does no damage. #T1#
Bronson slips a straight right by Van Buren.
Bronson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Buren.
A counter left hand to the body from Bronson misses its target.
Bronson connects with a looping right hand.
Van Buren walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Van Buren misses with a body kick.
Bronson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Buren uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Van Buren moves out of range as Bronson throws a body kick.
Van Buren throws out a counter right but Bronson avoids it with no problem.
Bronson throws an overhand right that lands on Van Buren's shoulder, as Van Buren tries to avoid the shot.
Bronson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bronson misses with a wild body shot.
Van Buren appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Van Buren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bronson was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Buren.
Bronson throwing a counter right hand but Van Buren manages to avoid it.
Bronson lands a nice hook to Van Buren's body. Van Buren takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Van Buren slips a jab from Bronson.
Bronson scores with a shot to the body.
Bronson scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Buren jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Van Buren throws a big shot that misses.
Van Buren fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bronson on the side of the head.
Van Buren lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Van Buren throws a looping overhand right but Bronson ducks down to avoid it.
Van Buren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Don Bronson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bronson lands with a straight right. Van Buren didn't see that one coming.
Van Buren connects with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Buren. Bronson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bronson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bronson throws the kick towards the body but Van Buren avoids it.
Van Buren takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bronson slips a straight right by Van Buren.
Bronson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bronson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Buren! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Buren. Bronson does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Bronson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bronson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Bronson finds it's target.#T3#
Bronson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bronson gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Van Buren to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Buren throws a combination that misses
and Bronson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
It looks like Bronson has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Nice jab there from Bronson.
Van Buren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bronson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bronson misses with a hook. Van Buren ducked under it nicely.
Van Buren throws a shot from downtown. Bronson moves away and avoids it.
Bronson connects with a crisp jab.
Bronson jabs at Van Buren's body.
A head kick misses from Bronson.
Good work by Van Buren as he checks the leg kick.
A big left from Bronson misses.
Nice defenses there by Bronson.
Bronson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Van Buren takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Buren staying out of range there.
Bronson looks to land a body kick but Van Buren moved away.
Van Buren looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Van Buren misses with a looping right.
Bronson jabs Van Buren to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bronson blocks a jab.
Bronson just misses with a punch to the body.
Bronson looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Buren is just out of range.
Bronson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Buren throws out the jab.
Van Buren throws a lazy right hand but Bronson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bronson misses with a looping right.
Van Buren looks to land a right hand but Bronson moved out of range.
Van Buren lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bronson takes a step back to recover.
Bronson staying out of range there.
Bronson misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Buren. Bronson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bronson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bronson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Van Buren lands an overhand right.
A swing and a miss from Van Buren.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Don Bronson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bronson with a nice cross.
Van Buren throws a leg kick but Bronson moved away.
Bronson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Buren throws out the jab.
Van Buren throws a solid leg kick but Bronson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Van Buren.
Bronson is looking to slow Van Buren down with leg kicks.
Van Buren misses the shot to the body.
Bronson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Buren checks a leg kick nicely.
Van Buren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bronson.
Van Buren misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Bronson misses the target.
Bronson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Buren.
Van Buren chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Buren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bronson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bronson throws a looping overhand right but Van Buren ducks down to avoid it.
Bronson connects with a body shot that sends Van Buren's belly button to the back.
Van Buren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bronson moves away.
Van Buren has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1#
Van Buren on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bronson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bronson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bronson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Don Bronson is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Buren looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bronson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Buren moves away.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Van Buren might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bronson has got the better of the exchanges.
Van Buren misses with a low kick as Bronson jumps back.
Van Buren loads up on a big right hand but Bronson slips the punch.
Bronson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Van Buren misses with a leg kick.
Bronson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Van Buren on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Van Buren throws a hook but Bronson avoids it easily.
Van Buren throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Van Buren's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bronson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Van Buren scrambles back to his feet.
Bronson blocks a head kick by Van Buren.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bronson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T2#
Bronson throws a lazy right hand but Van Buren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Buren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bronson.
Van Buren throws a leg kick but Bronson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Van Buren misses the shot to the body.
Van Buren's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Van Buren with a nice cross.
Bronson punishes Van Buren's body with a nice straight punch.
Van Buren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bronson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Van Buren. That did some damage!
Bronson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Van Buren throws a looping overhand right but Bronson ducks down to avoid it.
A nice leg kick from Van Buren, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bronson slips under a jab from Van Buren.
Van Buren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Buren misses with a hook.
Van Buren connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bronson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Van Buren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bronson.
Bronson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Buren's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bronson under the eye.
Van Buren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Buren tried to score with a low kick but Bronson checks it.
Bronson 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.
Bronson checks the leg kick nicely there.
A little feinted left hand from Bronson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Van Buren misses the body punch
and Bronson counters with a body kick.
Bronson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bronson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Buren thows a leg kick but Bronson checks it
and Bronson counters with an outside leg kick.
Bronson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Bronson.
Van Buren lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bronson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bronson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bronson takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Bronson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bronson throws a leg kick which misses Van Buren's front leg but catches the back leg as Van Buren tries to avoid it.
Van Buren stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bronson.
Bronson thuds a left hand into Van Buren's body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bronson.
Van Buren lands a lovely overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Buren. Bronson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bronson throwing a counter right hand but Van Buren manages to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Van Buren lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bronson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bronson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bronson throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick from Van Buren misses
and Bronson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Van Buren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Buren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch lands to the side of Van Buren 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Van Buren checks the leg kick.
Bronson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Van Buren pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bronson is out of range and Van Buren settles back down.
Bronson is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Don Bronson dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Bronson slips under a jab.
A jab from Bronson misses.
Bronson looks to land a right hand but Van Buren moved out of range.
Bronson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Buren closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bronson.
Van Buren throws a hook to the side of Bronson's head but Bronson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice leg kick from Bronson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Buren takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bronson misses with a looping left.
Van Buren throws out a loose jab but Bronson uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Buren walks into a left hand.
Van Buren's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bronson under the eye.
A bone on bone clash there as Bronson blocks the leg kick.
Bronson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Buren can do to turn this around?
Van Buren misses with a body shot.
Van Buren misses with a straight left. #T1#
Van Buren keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Van Buren is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Van Buren walks into a stiff left hand from Bronson.
Van Buren checks a leg kick.
Van Buren connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bronson momentarily.
Bronson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bronson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bronson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Van Buren.
Van Buren counters with a body kick.
Van Buren swings for the body but Bronson moves out of range.
Van Buren chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bronson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Van Buren moves out of range of the body kick from Bronson.
Van Buren only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Van Buren has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bronson.
Bronson ducks under a wild hook from Van Buren.
Van Buren misses with a leg kick.
Van Buren scores with a sloppy right hand. Bronson should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Buren throws a hook to the side of Bronson's head but Bronson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joost Van Buren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bronson misses with an uppercut.
Bronson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Van Buren scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bronson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Buren.
Van Buren throws a good cross that connects.
Van Buren slips a jab from Bronson.
Van Buren throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Bronson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Van Buren lands a nice hook to Bronson's body. Bronson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A slow jab from Bronson misses its intended target.
Van Buren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bronson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Van Buren checks a low kick from Bronson.
Van Buren misses with a straight left.
Van Buren has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bronson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Buren throws a hook to the side of Bronson's head but Bronson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Buren with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bronson to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
Bronson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Van Buren misses with a low kick.
Bronson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bronson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bronson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bronson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#It looks like Don Bronson has been cut.
Van Buren lands with a shot to the body.
Van Buren takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Don Bronson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Van Buren misses with a hook. Bronson ducked under it nicely.
Van Buren throws a leg kick but Bronson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Van Buren misses with a looping right.
Van Buren misses with a leg kick.
A jab from Van Buren misses.
Van Buren throws a low kick, looking for Bronson's leg but Bronson calmly moves out of range.
Bronson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Van Buren avoids it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bronson.#T4#
Van Buren looks to score with a jab to the body but Bronson is just out of range.
Bronson checks a low kick from Van Buren.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Buren takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bronson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bronson throws a nice outside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Bronson blocks the low kick.
Bronson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bronson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Buren.
Van Buren takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bronson checks a leg kick.
Van Buren has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bronson.
Bronson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bronson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Van Buren's head.
Van Buren throws an overhand right that lands on Bronson's shoulder, as Bronson tries to avoid the shot.
Bronson moves out of range of the body kick.
Bronson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Van Buren takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bronson scores with a jab.

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 Don Bronson.
Well Bronson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Bronson!

In his post fight interview, Don Bronson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: SYN 818 Crosby vs. Monkey II     
Date:   Jul 25, 2021
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Reilly. Bronson does a little dance to reset his feet.
John C Reilly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bronson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reilly.
A big left from Bronson misses.
Reilly stuns Bronson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Reilly works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fighters circling - Bronson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice cross by Bronson.
Good leg kick by Bronson.
Reilly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bronson takes a swing at Reilly's ribcage but misses.
Bronson stuns Reilly with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've been informed that Bronson 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.
Bronson with a nice calf kick.
Bronson throws a low kick but Reilly avoids it.
Bronson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reilly scores with a body shot.
Bronson just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bronson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bronson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bronson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Reilly swings for the body but Bronson moves out of range.
A big left from Reilly misses.
Reilly shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bronson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reilly.#T1#
Bronson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Reilly with a hook.
Reilly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reilly takes a swing at Bronson's ribcage but misses.
Reilly misses the shot to the body.
Bronson connects with a body shot.
Bronson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reilly seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Reilly lunges at Bronson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bronson's hand.
A big left from Bronson misses.
Bronson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reilly connects with a nice looking jab.
Reilly is looking to clinch.
Bronson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bronson throws a lazy right hand but Reilly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reilly avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reilly half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bronson ducks under a wild hook from Reilly.
Bronson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Reilly changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Reilly throws out a loose jab but Bronson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reilly connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bronson. Bronson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters circling - Reilly throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Reilly takes one on the button.
Bronson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reilly.
Reilly misses the shot to the body.
Bronson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Reilly is out of range.
Reilly misses with a body shot.
Bronson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bronson throws the left hand but Reilly avoids the punch easily.
Reilly scores with a nice strike.
Reilly loads up on a big right hand but Bronson slips the punch.
Bronson lands a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Reilly misses the target.
Reilly takes a jab right on the kisser.
Reilly fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bronson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reilly.
Reilly moves away from the strike by Bronson.
Reilly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bronson throws out the jab.
Reilly attempts a counter takedown but Bronson avoids it well and moves away.
Reilly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reilly loads up on a big right hand but Bronson slips the punch.
Reilly scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bronson in his tracks.
A telegraphed right hand from Reilly misses the target.
Reilly tries to clinch but Bronson moves out of range.
It seemed like Bronson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Bronson lands a lovely overhand right.
Reilly connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bronson looks to throw the jab but Reilly is out of range.
Reilly half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Reilly, as that shot connected.
Reilly ducks under a wild hook from Bronson.
Reilly bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bronson's head backwards.
A slow jab from Bronson misses its intended target.
Reilly takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bronson misses with a head kick.
Reilly misses with a straight left.
Reilly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bronson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reilly's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Reilly duly obliges.
Reilly misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bronson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reilly moves away.
Reilly misses with a double jab
and Bronson counters with an inside leg kick.
Bronson lands with a nice combination. Reilly backs away looking to recover.
Reilly scores with a sloppy right hand. Bronson should have avoided that one.
Reilly tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bronson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Reilly somewhat.#T4#
Reilly scores with a jab to the body.
Bronson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Reilly misses with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Reilly as he connects with a hook.
Bronson tried to score with a low kick but Reilly checks it.
Bronson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bronson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Horrible takedown attempt by Reilly or perhaps it was just good defense by Bronson, which made it look bad.
Bronson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Reilly misses with a body shot.
Bronson connects with a body shot that sends Reilly's belly button to the back.
Bronson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reilly cracks Bronson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reilly connects with a body shot.
Don Bronson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reilly moves forwards but Bronson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Reilly's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bronson under the eye.
Reilly slips a straight right by Bronson.
Reilly walks into a stiff left hand from Bronson.
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 John C Reilly 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#
Reilly throws a big shot that misses.
Bronson thumps Reilly with a low kick.
Reilly throws a poor cross that misses
and Bronson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Bronson.
Reilly looks to score with a jab to the body but Bronson is just out of range.
Bronson misses with a body kick.
Bronson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bronson avoids the body shot from Reilly.
Bronson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Reilly will feel that in the morning.
Bronson slips under a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Bronson there.
Reilly takes a swing at Bronson's ribcage but misses.
Bronson thinks about the counter body kick.
Bronson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Reilly misses the target.
Bronson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Reilly lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about 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!
Reilly scores with a punch to the head.
Bronson looks to score with a jab to the body but Reilly is just out of range.
John C Reilly is winning the standup battle so far.
Reilly swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bronson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Reilly throws a lazy right hand but Bronson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Bronson tries a low kick but Reilly avoids it.
Bronson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #TD#
Reilly shoots in and gets a takedown into Bronson's guard.
Bronson trying to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bronson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reilly is one step ahead there.
Reilly stays in close to Bronson's body and controls the position.
Reilly wants to control from the top but Bronson keeps moving.
Reilly trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Reilly looking to pass the guard.
Reilly content to stall in guard here.
Reilly stopping the sweep attempt from Bronson.
Reilly wants to control from the top but Bronson keeps moving.
Reilly controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Reilly drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reilly jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Bronson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bronson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reilly.
Reilly is looking to clinch.
Bronson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Reilly staying out of range there.#T3#
Bronson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bronson slips under a jab.
Jab from Reilly.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bronson.
A telegraphed right hand from Bronson misses the target. #CL#
Reilly has managed to clinch.
Bronson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reilly misses with some punches.
Reilly misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Bronson.
Bronson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reilly has a couple of punches blocked by Bronson.
A short right from Reilly.
Bronson blocks a body shot from Reilly.
A head punch on the inside from Reilly fails to land.
Reilly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bronson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reilly misses with the head strike.
Bronson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reilly's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bronson.
Reilly has a couple of punches blocked by Bronson. #T4#
Reilly prevents a body shot from Bronson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reilly.
Bronson lands a body shot.
Bronson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reilly misses with a punch on the inside.
Bronson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reilly.
A shot in the inside from Reilly. #BC2#
Bronson breaks the clinch.
Bronson takes a swing at Reilly's ribcage but misses.
Reilly defending well as Bronson loads up on a big left hand.
Bronson scoring well with a low kick there.
Reilly slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bronson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reilly shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bronson as he jumps to the side.
Reilly throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bronson counters with a nice uppercut.
Bronson throws a body punch but Reilly moves out of range.
Reilly takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bronson lands a really nice looking cross but Reilly seems unphased.
Reilly fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bronson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reilly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Don Bronson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Reilly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bronson works the jab nicely.
Reilly wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bronson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Donk. Bronson catches Reilly right on the button with a cross.
Bronson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reilly.
Reilly works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Reilly misses the target.
Bronson delivers a nice body kick.
That kick from Bronson tenderised Reilly's leg. Reilly is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slow jab from Bronson misses its intended target.
Bronson dodges the punch combination from Reilly.
Reilly misses with a straight right.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bronson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reilly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bronson.
No joy there for Reilly, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bronson connects with a single shot there.
A jab from Bronson misses.
Donk. Bronson catches Reilly right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Reilly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reilly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bronson.
It seemed like Bronson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Reilly looks to land a right hand but Bronson moved out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Reilly. That snapped Bronson's head back.
Reilly changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bronson tries to avoid it but Reilly manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bronson to the ground. Bronson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Reilly throws a hook but Bronson blocks it.
Reilly moves away from the strike by Bronson.
Reilly loads up on a big right hand but Bronson slips the punch.
Bronson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Reilly checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Reilly swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bronson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Reilly misses with a straight left.
Reilly swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bronson counters with a straight right hand.
Reilly misses with an uppercut
and Bronson counters with a nice leg kick.
Bronson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reilly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bronson was well out of range. Poor timing from Reilly.
Reilly lands a glancing blow to the side of Bronson's head.
Bronson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bronson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bronson throws a leg kick but Reilly sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Reilly wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving 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!
Reilly misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2#
Bronson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reilly has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A swing and a miss from Reilly.
Reilly is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Reilly moves out of range as Bronson strikes.
Bronson slips under a jab from Reilly.
Reilly misses with a hook.
Bronson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bronson looks to land a body kick but Reilly moved away.
Reilly tries to counter by clinching up but Bronson breaks away and moves out of range.
Reilly walks into a jab.
Reilly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bronson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Reilly. #CL#
Reilly moves into the clinch.
Reilly blocks a body shot from Bronson. #BC2#
Bronson breaks the clinch.
Reilly scores with a hook to the body. Bronson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Reilly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reilly misses with a looping left.
Bronson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Reilly connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bronson scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Reilly moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
Reilly throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bronson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Reilly is in Bronson's guard.

Bronson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Bronson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reillys head.
Bronson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reilly backwards.
Bronson lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reilly prevents a body shot from Bronson.
A head punch on the inside from Reilly fails to land.
Reilly blocks a body shot from Bronson.
Bronson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bronson can't find room to land a body shot as Reilly controls the action.
Reilly throws a punch but it's blocked by Bronson.
Reilly misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Bronson.
Bronson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reilly's elbow.
Bronson misses with a punch to the body.
Reilly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bronson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reilly or not.
Bronson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Don Bronson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bronson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reilly backwards. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Bronson.
Reilly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Bronson.
Bronson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short body shot lands from Reilly as the two fighters clinch.
Bronson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bronson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reilly prevents a body shot from Bronson.
Bronson can't find room to land a body shot as Reilly controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Bronson fails to land.
Bronson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bronson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bronson tries to work over Reilly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bronson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reilly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Bronson on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reilly.
Reilly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bronson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Bronson.
Reilly is looking for a takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Don Bronson really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
A slow jab from Reilly misses its intended target.
Reilly sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A jab lands there for Reilly.
Bronson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Reilly throws a jab when Bronson was well out of range.
Reilly throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bronson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Reilly.
An inside leg kick from Bronson misses.
Bronson misses with a low kick.
Bronson throws a looping overhand right but Reilly ducks down to avoid it.
Bronson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reilly. That did some damage!
Bronson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reilly.
Bronson throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly throws a big shot that misses.
Bronson misses with a kick to the body.
Reilly is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bronson.
Bronson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bronson misses with a straight right.
Bronson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reilly lands with a right hand. #T1#
Reilly throws a jab when Bronson was well out of range.
A jab from Reilly does it's job there.
Reilly jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bronson avoids the body shot from Reilly.
Bronson throws a jab when Reilly was well out of range.
Reilly moves out of range as Bronson strikes.
Bronson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bronson thuds his right hand into Reilly's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Reilly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice body punch from Bronson.
Bronson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reilly on the side of the head.
Reilly takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Reilly misses with a body shot.
Bronson feints and then cracks Reilly's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reilly down.
Bronson scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Reilly closes the distance and clinches.
Reilly misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Reilly on the inside. #T2#
Bronson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reilly lands a right hand.
Reilly lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Bronson. #TD#
Reilly has clasped his hands together around Bronson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bronson tries to buck Reilly off but Reilly is having none of it.
Reilly tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Reilly in side control, throwing shots but Bronson defends.
Reilly working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Reilly trying to control the position but Bronson is working away.
The ground and pound from Reilly seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bronson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Reilly.
Bronson tries to buck Reilly off but Reilly is having none of it.
Bronson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Reilly is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T3#
Bronson is looking for a sweep.
Reilly trying to control the position but Bronson is working away.
You can see the frustration on Bronson's face as Reilly controls the position.
Reilly wants to control but Bronson is keeping him busy.
Reilly working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Reilly taking a breather here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Reilly'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.
Reilly in side control, throwing shots but Bronson defends.
Bronson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Reilly moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Reilly manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bronson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Bronson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reilly is one step ahead there.
Reilly is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Bronson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 John C Reilly will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Nice defenses there by Bronson.
Bronson tries a quick counter leg kick but Reilly is wise to it.
Reilly looks to land a right hand but Bronson moved out of range.
Bronson scores with a leg kick.
Bronson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bronson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bronson throws a lazy right hand but Reilly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bronson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bronson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reilly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bronson moves away.
Bronson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reilly paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Reilly throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reilly blocks a leg kick.
Reilly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bronson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reilly.
Reilly moves out of range as Bronson throws a body kick.
Reilly slips a jab from Bronson.#T1#
Reilly moves in looking to clinch but Bronson pushes him off.
Reilly misses with a body shot.
Bronson throws a hook but Reilly blocks it.
Reilly misses with a right hand
and Bronson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bronson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reilly at a distance.
Reilly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bronson moves away.
Reilly shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bronson but Bronson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A slow jab from Bronson misses its intended target.
Reilly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reilly cracks Bronson with a good jab.
Reilly takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL#
Reilly clinches.
Bronson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reilly misses with a punch on the inside.
Reilly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reilly scores with a hook to the body.
Reilly throws a head punch that misses.
Bronson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reilly backwards. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reilly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reilly throws a punch but it's blocked by Bronson.
Reilly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bronson works on Reilly's body with a couple of short punches.
Bronson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bronson lands a nice shot to the body.
Bronson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reilly blocks a body shot from Bronson.
Bronson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reilly throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Reilly scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Bronson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reilly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reilly.
Bronson lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reilly.
Bronson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bronson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bronson fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Reilly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bronson lands a shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Reilly as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Reilly.
Reilly pushes Bronson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reilly.
Reilly throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bronson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Still in the clinch, Reilly scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reilly tries to work over Bronson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reilly blocks an uppercut.
Reilly prevents a body shot from Bronson.
Reilly misses with a punch on the inside.
Reilly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reilly lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reilly working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reilly cracks Bronson with a nice body shot.
Bronson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reilly.
A head punch on the inside from Reilly fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bronson swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Bronson tries to land knees in the clinch but Reilly avoids the damage to the body.
Reilly tries a body shot but Bronson blocks it.
Reilly lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bronson.
Reilly scores with a hook to the body.
Reilly gets through Bronson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bronson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reilly is looking for a takedown.
Bronson pushes Reilly back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Reilly has a couple of punches blocked by Bronson.
Bronson blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bronson.
Reilly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bronson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reilly's elbow. #BC2#
Bronson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reilly scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bronson throws a chopping leg kick but Reilly manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bronson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reilly manages to avoid it.
Bronson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reilly throws out the jab.
Reilly lands with an uppercut that bounces Bronson off the cage and back into range.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... John C Reilly!

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

 

Event: SYN 810 Zulu vs. Grabber     
Date:   Jul 03, 2021
#R1#
Bronson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brandstatter misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bronson counters with a good low kick that Brandstatter was not able to check.
Bronson lands with a nice body punch.
Brandstatter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bronson blocks a leg kick.
Brandstatter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bronson.
Brandstatter goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bronson checks the leg kick.
Brandstatter throws a lazy body kick
letting Bronson counter with a right hand.
Bronson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brandstatter lands a leg kick that knocks Bronson off balance momentarily.
Bronson takes one on the button.
Brandstatter has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Brandstatter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bronson throws a leg kick that misses.
We've been informed that Bronson 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.
Brandstatter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bronson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bronson throws a shot from downtown. Brandstatter moves away and avoids it.
Bronson avoids the body shot from Brandstatter.
Bronson misses with a low kick as Brandstatter jumps back.
Nice defenses there by Brandstatter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bronson walks into a jab.
Bronson tries to work over Brandstatter's front leg with a kick but Brandstatter checks it.
Crunch! Brandstatter slams his shin into Bronson's torso.
Nice body kick there by Bronson.#T1#
Brandstatter throws a jab when Bronson was well out of range.
Brandstatter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bronson wants to counter the offense by Brandstatter and move into the clinch position.
Brandstatter missing with a left hand there. Bronson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brandstatter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brandstatter missing with a left hand there. Bronson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bronson checks a leg kick.
Brandstatter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brandstatter throws a shot from downtown. Bronson moves away and avoids it.
Brandstatter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bronson throws out the jab.
Bronson connects with a leg kick.
Bronson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brandstatter lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brandstatter with a nice calf kick.
Brandstatter tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brandstatter looks to land a combination but Bronson avoids it well.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brandstatter.
Bronson scores with a jab to the head.
Brandstatter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bronson's sensitive parts.
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!
Brandstatter defending well as Bronson loads up on a big left hand.
Brandstatter walks into a stiff left hand from Bronson.
Brandstatter lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T2#
Bronson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wolfgang Brandstatter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bronson checks the leg kick.
Bronson misses with a looping left.
Bronson delivers a nice body kick.
Bronson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Brandstatter misses.
Bronson checks a leg kick nicely.
Brandstatter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bronson throws a head kick but Brandstatter moves out of range.
Bronson just misses with a punch to the body.
Bronson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab from Brandstatter misses.
Bronson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A clash of legs there as Bronson blocks the low kick.
Bronson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Some bone on bone action there as Brandstatter checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Brandstatter tries to land a front kick but Bronson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bronson lands with a nice body punch.
Brandstatter throws a hook but Bronson avoids it easily.
Brandstatter scores with a push kick.
A big left from Brandstatter misses. #T3#
Bronson misses with a low kick.
Bronson misses with a head kick.
A jab from Bronson misses.
Bronson connects with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bronson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bronson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bronson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bronson blocks a jab.
Brandstatter with the inside leg kick.
Brandstatter missing with a left hand there. Bronson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bronson scores with a punch to the head.
Brandstatter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bronson blocks the body kick.
Brandstatter throws a big shot that misses.
Bronson moves out of range as Brandstatter throws a body kick.
Bronson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brandstatter walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bronson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bronson throws the left hand but Brandstatter avoids the punch easily.
Bronson avoids the body shot from Brandstatter. #T4#
Bronson wants to slow Brandstatter down by chopping away at his legs.
As Bronson backs away, Brandstatter returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bronson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bronson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fighters circling - Brandstatter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brandstatter throws a quick inside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bronson checks a leg kick.
Brandstatter moves out of range of the strikes.
Brandstatter is looking to counter punch.
Bronson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brandstatter just misses with a punch to the body.
Brandstatter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bronson.
Brandstatter pushes Bronson away with a front kick.
Brandstatter motions for Bronson to come forward. Brandstatter throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brandstatter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bronson moves away.
Bronson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bronson moves out of range as Brandstatter throws a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brandstatter misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brandstatter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bronson misses with a body kick.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick but Bronson checks it.
Bronson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brandstatter.
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 Wolfgang Brandstatter will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bronson lands with a slapping head kick.
Brandstatter wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bronson avoids a kick to the body.
Brandstatter throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Brandstatter misses with a straight left.
Bronson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brandstatter jabs Bronson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bronson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A big right from Bronson misses.
Bronson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bronson scores with the left hand. Brandstatter knows he should have avoided that one.
Bronson misses with a looping right.
Bronson checks a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brandstatter.
Bronson misses with an uppercut. Brandstatter saw that one coming.
Brandstatter misses with a body shot.
Bronson misses with a straight right.
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 big left from Brandstatter misses.
Brandstatter throws the left hand but Bronson avoids the punch easily.
Brandstatter misses with an uppercut. Bronson saw that one coming.
Bronson tries to land a front kick but Brandstatter steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A good leg kick by Bronson. #T1#
Brandstatter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bronson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bronson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bronson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A combination from Brandstatter does no damage.
Bronson cracks Brandstatter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bronson scores with a leg kick.
Bronson blocks a jab.
Wolfgang Brandstatter is winning the standup battle so far.
Brandstatter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bronson cracks Brandstatter with an open hand slap.
Bronson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bronson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bronson moves away from the strike by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter throws a sloppy head kick and Bronson moves out of range easily.
A jab from Brandstatter misses.
Bronson walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bronson slips under a jab.
Brandstatter motions for Bronson to come forward. Brandstatter throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brandstatter misses with a looping right.
Bronson misses with a body shot.
It appears Brandstatter was looking to counter with a kick there.#T2#
Brandstatter misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bronson connects with the punch.
Bronson throws a leg kick which misses Brandstatter's front leg but catches the back leg as Brandstatter tries to avoid it.
Brandstatter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brandstatter avoids the body shot from Bronson.
Brandstatter moves out of range of the strikes.
Brandstatter misses with a hook.
Bronson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Brandstatter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bronson.
Bronson thuds a left hand into Brandstatter's body.
Bronson blocks a jab.
Bronson scores with a push kick.
Bronson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Brandstatter misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Brandstatter misses its intended target.
Brandstatter ducks under a wild hook from Bronson.
A slow jab from Brandstatter misses its intended target.
Bronson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brandstatter throws a lazy right hand but Bronson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brandstatter lands a lovely overhand right.#T3#
Brandstatter throws a jab when Bronson was well out of range.
Bronson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bronson avoids the head kick by Brandstatter.
Bronson stuns Brandstatter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bronson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brandstatter motions for Bronson to come forward. Brandstatter throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick from Brandstatter, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brandstatter blocks a jab.
Bronson throws out a powerful jab.
Good leg kick by Brandstatter.
Bronson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brandstatter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bronson moves out of range as Brandstatter strikes.
Brandstatter defending well as Bronson loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Brandstatter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bronson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brandstatter under the eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bronson misses with an uppercut. Brandstatter saw that one coming.
A bone on bone clash there as Brandstatter blocks the leg kick.
Brandstatter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brandstatter drops his hands momentarily and Bronson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Brandstatter throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
Bronson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bronson lands a nice shot that snaps Brandstatter's head back.
Bronson throws a body shot but no joy.
Bronson throws a hook but Brandstatter avoids it easily.
Bronson throws a shot from downtown. Brandstatter moves away and avoids it.
Brandstatter throws out a loose jab but Bronson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch combination from Brandstatter misses.
Bronson avoids the body shot from Brandstatter.
A low kick from Brandstatter is predictable there
and Bronson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brandstatter takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bronson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brandstatter tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brandstatter throws a low kick, looking for Bronson's leg but Bronson calmly moves out of range.
Brandstatter keeps Bronson at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A clash of legs there as Brandstatter blocks the low kick.
Bronson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bronson checks the leg kick.
Bronson slips a jab and a cross from Brandstatter.
Bronson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Bronson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brandstatter can pounce on him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Don Bronson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bronson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice straight punches there by Brandstatter. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brandstatter.
Brandstatter looks to land a combination but Bronson avoids it well.
Nice jab there from Bronson.
Brandstatter scores with a leg kick.
Brandstatter throws a hook but Bronson avoids it easily.
Brandstatter displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Brandstatter fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bronson checks it well.
Bronson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brandstatter scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bronson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Brandstatter.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brandstatter lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bronson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bronson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick as Bronson jumps back.
Bronson tries a quick counter leg kick but Brandstatter is wise to it.
Bronson with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bronson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bronson takes a swing at Brandstatter's ribcage but misses.
As Bronson backs away, Brandstatter returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Brandstatter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Brandstatter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A good leg kick by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter throws a body punch but Bronson moves out of range.
Bronson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bronson misses with a looping left.#T1#
Brandstatter avoids the body shot from Bronson.
Brandstatter misses with a leg kick
and Bronson counters with a straight right hand.
Bronson thumps Brandstatter with a low kick.
Brandstatter clobbers Bronson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Brandstatter misses the shot to the body.
Brandstatter throws an overhand right that lands on Bronson's shoulder, as Bronson tries to avoid the shot.
Brandstatter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brandstatter throws a sloppy head kick
and Bronson counters with a nice uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brandstatter.
Brandstatter keeps Bronson at a distance using the push kick.
Brandstatter throws out a leg kick but Bronson moves out of range and Brandstatter only half commits.
A telegraphed right hand from Brandstatter misses the target.
Bronson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bronson scores with a hook to the body. Brandstatter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brandstatter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bronson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice jab there from Bronson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bronson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brandstatter.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bronson checks a leg kick.
Bronson blocks a jab.
Bronson avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Brandstatter bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A good leg kick by Bronson.
Bronson dips to his left and cracks Brandstatter with an uppercut!
Brandstatter takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
An inside leg kick from Brandstatter misses.
Brandstatter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Bronson misses.
Brandstatter throws a solid leg kick but Bronson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brandstatter.
Brandstatter looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Brandstatter goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick.
Brandstatter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Brandstatter misses its intended target.
Brandstatter just misses with a punch to the body.
Brandstatter looks to land a body kick but Bronson moved away.
Bronson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Brandstatter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brandstatter digs a good body shot into Bronson's ribs.
Bronson throws a lazy right hand but Brandstatter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Bronson with a hook.
Brandstatter attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Brandstatter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bronson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brandstatter scrambles back to his feet.
Brandstatter misses with a body shot.
Brandstatter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bronson.
Bronson misses with a hook.
Brandstatter scores with a hook to the body. Bronson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bronson thuds his right hand into Brandstatter's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick that misses.
Brandstatter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bronson.
Bronson looks for the body kick but Brandstatter saw that one coming.
Brandstatter tries to move into range but Bronson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bronson loads up on a big right hand but Brandstatter slips the punch.
Brandstatter misses with an uppercut.
A bone on bone clash there as Brandstatter blocks the leg kick.
Bronson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brandstatter throwing a counter right hand but Bronson manages to avoid it.
Bronson misses the shot to the body.
Bronson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brandstatter throws out the jab.
Bronson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#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!
Brandstatter throws a hook but Bronson blocks it.
Bronson throws out a powerful jab.
Bronson lands with an uppercut that bounces Brandstatter off the cage and back into range.
Bronson looks to land a body kick but Brandstatter moved away.
Bronson just misses with a punch to the body.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick as Bronson jumps back.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brandstatter.
Bronson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brandstatter throws out the jab.
Bronson scores with a nice body kick.
Bronson thows a body kick. Brandstatter tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A swing and a miss from Bronson.
Brandstatter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bronson.
Bronson throws a right hand that misses
and Brandstatter counters with a stiff right hand.
A good leg kick by Bronson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bronson - that will leave a mark!
Brandstatter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Brandstatter checks a low kick from Bronson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bronson. Brandstatter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brandstatter tries to land a front kick but Bronson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Don Bronson!

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

 

Event: SYN 806 Trump vs. Nti     
Date:   Jun 19, 2021
#R1#
Bronson throws a looping overhand right but Terranova ducks down to avoid it.
Bronson throws a shot from downtown. Terranova moves away and avoids it.
Terranova throws a jab but it's blocked by Bronson.
It looked like Bronson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bronson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Terranova throws a hook but Bronson blocks it.
Terranova swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bronson staying out of range there.
Terranova scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bronson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Terranova finds it's way round the side to connect with Bronson's head.
Bronson throws a body punch but Terranova moves out of range.
Terranova moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bronson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Terranova.
Terranova feints and then cracks Bronson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bronson down.
Terranova fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bronson checks it well.
Terranova dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bronson ducks under a wild hook from Terranova.
Terranova fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bronson is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bronson misses with a wild body shot.
Bronson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Terranova was well out of range. Poor timing from Bronson.
Bronson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Terranova.
Bronson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Terranova.
Ciro Terranova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Terranova digs a good body shot into Bronson's ribs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Terranova. #T1#
Terranova throws a jab when Bronson was well out of range.
Bronson misses with a kick to the body.
Bronson throws a nice head kick!
Bronson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Terranova.
Bronson moves out of range of the strikes.
Terranova ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bronson moves away.
Terranova throws a shot from downtown. Bronson moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Terranova throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Terranova misses.
Bronson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Terranova was well out of range. Poor timing from Bronson.
Bronson is looking to wear down Terranova with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Terranova misses with a looping left.
Terranova throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Bronson counter with a right hand.
Terranova swings for the body but Bronson moves out of range.
Bronson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Terranova just manages to avoid it.
Bronson slips under a jab.
Terranova is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Bronson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Terranova moves away.
Terranova ducks under a wild hook from Bronson.
Terranova misses with an uppercut
and Bronson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bronson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Terranova uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Terranova chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T2#
Terranova swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice shot by Bronson.
Terranova takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bronson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bronson throws a big shot that misses.
Terranova tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bronson was well out of range. Poor timing from Terranova.
Terranova takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Terranova misses with a straight left.
Terranova bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bronson misses with a looping right.
Bronson throws a shot to the body.
Terranova throws a nice outside leg kick.
Terranova looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Terranova scores with a nice right hand.
Terranova swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Terranova misses with a lunging right hand
and Bronson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Terranova misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bronson.
Bronson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Terranova doesn't seem bothered though.
Bronson lands a head kick. Terranova smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Terranova checks a leg kick. #T3#
A low kick from Terranova is predictable there
letting Bronson counter with a right hand.
Bronson is looking to slow Terranova down with leg kicks.
Terranova throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Bronson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bronson looks to land a right hand but Terranova moved out of range.
Terranova looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bronson throws a hook but Terranova avoids it easily.
Bronson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Terranova lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bronson keeps Terranova at a distance using the push kick.
Bronson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Terranova throws a hook but Bronson avoids it easily.
A jab from Terranova misses.
Jab by Bronson.
Terranova takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Terranova tries a head kick but it misses.
Terranova lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Terranova swings widly with a right hand
and Bronson counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Terranova throws an overhand right that lands on Bronson's shoulder, as Bronson tries to avoid the shot.
Bronson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Terranova.
Terranova with a nice cross.
Terranova takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bronson throws a body punch but Terranova moves out of range. #T4#
Terranova throws an overhand right that lands on Bronson's shoulder, as Bronson tries to avoid the shot.
Bronson misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Terranova misses.
Bronson connects with a solid leg kick.
Bronson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bronson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Terranova is able to avoid easily.
Nice defenses there by Bronson.
Terranova moves out of range as Bronson throws a body kick.
Terranova throws a shot from downtown. Bronson moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Terranova misses.
Terranova gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Terranova swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Terranova throws a right hand that misses
and Bronson counters with a solid body kick.
Terranova throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Terranova throws a low kick, looking for Bronson's leg but Bronson calmly moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Terranova throws a shot from downtown. Bronson moves away and avoids it.
Bronson takes one on the button.
Bronson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Terranova! But no joy.
Terranova shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bronson tries to bum rush Terranova with a series of wild strikes but Terranova uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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 Don Bronson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bronson takes a swing at Terranova's ribcage but misses.
Bronson slips a jab from Terranova.
Bronson looks to score with a jab to the body but Terranova is just out of range.
Nice body punch from Terranova.
Terranova throws an off balance right hand
letting Bronson counter with a right hand.
Terranova takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Terranova walks into a jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Bronson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bronson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slow jab from Terranova misses its intended target.
Bronson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Terranova scores with a shot to the body.
Terranova scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bronson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bronson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Terranova moves away.
Terranova throws a low kick but Bronson avoids it.
Bronson throws a shot to the body.
Terranova looks to score with a jab to the body but Bronson is just out of range.
Bronson moves forwards but Terranova connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bronson with the inside leg kick. #T1#
Terranova on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bronson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Terranova throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Terranova lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Terranova throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bronson walks into a straight right hand from Terranova.
The crowd cheers as Terranova lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bronson doesn't seem phased though.
Good work by Terranova as he checks the leg kick.
A good leg kick by Bronson.
Bronson lands with an overhand left.
Terranova throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bronson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bronson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Terranova on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bronson throws a good cross that connects.
Bronson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Terranova throws a shot to the body.
Bronson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
An inside leg kick lands from Bronson.
Terranova scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Terranova scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Bronson avoids the body shot from Terranova.
Bronson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bronson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bronson defending well as Terranova loads up on a big left hand.
Bronson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bronson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Terranova if he has to take too many more of those.
Terranova loads up on a big right hand but Bronson slips the punch.
Bronson is looking to counter punch.
Terranova darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Terranova with the inside leg kick.
Bronson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ciro Terranova seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Terranova ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bronson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Terranova. That did some damage!
Terranova's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bronson throws an overhand right that lands on Terranova's shoulder, as Terranova tries to avoid the shot.
Terranova swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bronson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Terranova throws out a counter right but Bronson avoids it with no problem.
Terranova looks to throw the jab but Bronson is out of range.
Terranova swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bronson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Terranova just manages to avoid it.
Terranova misses with a looping left.
Bronson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Terranova counters with a nice uppercut.
Terranova throws a jab when Bronson was well out of range.
Terranova's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bronson under the eye.
Terranova misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Terranova throws a lazy uppercut
letting Bronson counter with a right hand.
Terranova uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bronson.
Terranova lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Terranova chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bronson can pounce on him.
Bronson throws out a leg kick but Terranova moves out of range and Bronson only half commits.
Bronson connects with a looping right hand.
Terranova tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bronson misses with a hook.
Terranova 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.
A big left from Terranova misses.
Bronson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A punch lands to the side of Bronson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bronson throws a body kick that misses.
Terranova throws a counter combo.
Bronson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Terranova.
Terranova misses with a jab, cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Terranova dips to his left and cracks Bronson with an uppercut!
Bronson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bronson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Terranova.
Terranova takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
Terranova moves out of range of the body kick from Bronson.
Bronson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Terranova avoids the body shot from Bronson.
Bronson throws a leg kick which misses Terranova's front leg but catches the back leg as Terranova tries to avoid it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Terranova.
Bronson avoids the body shot from Terranova.
Terranova walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bronson.
Bronson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Terranova was well out of range. Poor timing from Bronson.
Terranova throws a lazy right hand but Bronson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A cross from Terranova lands.
Terranova throws a body punch but Bronson moves out of range.
Bronson slips under a jab.
Terranova wants to land a leg kick but Bronson is out of range.
A shot to the body from Terranova misses
and Bronson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bronson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bronson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Terranova.
Terranova appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bronson avoids the body shot from Terranova.
Bronson misses with a body shot.
Bronson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ciro Terranova will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!#R3#
Terranova's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bronson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Terranova scrambles back to his feet.
Bronson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bronson misses with a hook.
Terranova misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bronson.
Bronson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bronson throws a hook but Terranova avoids it easily.
Bronson lands with a hook. Terranova tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bronson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Terranova.
Bronson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bronson lands a right hook to the body.
Terranova throws a body shot but no joy.
Terranova blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice shot by Terranova.
Terranova paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Terranova tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bronson was well out of range. Poor timing from Terranova.
Bronson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bronson throws a wild body kick that Terranova sees coming a mile off.
The crowd cheers as Bronson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Terranova doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Bronson connects with a jab.
Terranova tries a head kick but it misses.
Terranova looks to throw the jab but Bronson is out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bronson.
Bronson scoring well with a low kick there.
Crunch! Bronson slams his shin into Terranova's torso.
Terranova scores with a sloppy right hand. Bronson should have avoided that one.
Bronson misses the shot to the body.
Bronson moves away from the strike by Terranova.
Terranova throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Terranova misses with a low kick.
Bronson lands with a slapping head kick.
Terranova throws a hook but Bronson avoids it easily.
Terranova throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bronson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bronson throws a hook but Terranova avoids it easily.
Terranova throws a body shot but no joy.
Bronson blocks a jab.
Bronson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bronson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Terranova is able to avoid easily.#T2#
Terranova throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bronson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Terranova misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Bronson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Terranova throws a body shot but no joy.
Bronson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Terranova.
Terranova misses with a hook to the body
and Bronson counters with a stiff right hand.
Terranova takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Terranova avoids the body shot from Bronson.
Terranova throws a jab when Bronson was well out of range.
Bronson lands a jab to Terranova's midsection.
Terranova has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Terranova takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Terranova connects with a body shot.
Terranova tries a head kick but it misses.
Terranova looks to land a left hand but Bronson moved out of range nicely.
Bronson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Terranova crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bronson - the referee stops the clock and Terranova gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bronson. Terranova manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Terranova misses the shot to the body.
Terranova throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bronson misses with a series of wild punches.
It seemed like Terranova was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Terranova ducks under a wild hook from Bronson.
Terranova throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bronson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bronson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bronson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bronson takes a swing at Terranova's ribcage but misses.
Terranova tries to work over Bronson's front leg with a kick but Bronson checks it.
Bronson is looking for a counter combo.
Terranova misses with a two punch combination.
Bronson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Terranova throws a hook but Bronson avoids it easily.
Bronson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Terranova throws out the jab.
Terranova fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bronson manages to avoid it.
Bronson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Terranova throws out a counter right but Bronson avoids it with no problem.
Terranova thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Bronson. Terranova does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bronson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Terranova on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bronson. Bronson obviously looking to wear him down.
Terranova looks to land a right hand but Bronson moved out of range.
Terranova looks to throw the jab but Bronson is out of range.
Bronson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Terranova pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
Terranova throws out a loose jab but Bronson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Terranova pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bronson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Terranova throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bronson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Terranova manages to avoid it.
Terranova with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bronson throws a good cross that connects.
Some bone on bone action there as Bronson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Terranova lands a jab to the head.
Bronson cracks Terranova with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bronson avoids the body shot from Terranova.
Bronson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Terranova misses with a straight left.
Terranova misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bronson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bronson lands an overhand right.
Bronson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Terranova is able to avoid easily.
Nice jab there from Bronson.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Don Bronson!

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

 

Event: ALPHA-1: Interlude     
Date:   May 02, 2021
#R1#
Bronson scores with a punch to the head.
A big left from Bosch misses.
Bosch cracks Bronson with a good jab.
Bronson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bosch takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bronson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bosch looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bronson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bronson lands an overhand right.
Bronson lands with an overhand left.
A good leg kick by Bronson.
Bronson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bosch.
Bronson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bosch takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bronson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bosch looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bronson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bosch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bronson.
Bronson thuds his right hand into Bosch's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bronson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
Bronson feints and then cracks Bosch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bosch down.
Bosch looks to land a left hand but Bronson moved out of range nicely.
Bronson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bronson scores with a body shot.
Bronson works Bosch's body with a nice hook.
Bronson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bosch.
Bosch looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Bronson moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bronson fails to land.
Bronson misses with the head strike.
Bronson lands with a left to the head.
Bronson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bronson throws a head punch that misses.
Bosch prevents a body shot from Bronson.
A right hand to the body from Bronson.
Bosch blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Bronson on the inside. #T2#
Bronson misses with a punch to the body.
Bronson working aggressively here.
Bosch dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bronson lands with a right to the head. #CUT#It looks like Heribert Bosch has been cut.
Bronson lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bronson.
Bronson misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Bronson on the inside.
Bronson scores with a hook to the body.
Bosch looks winded!
A left hand lands to the body for Bronson.
Bronson works on Bosch's body with a couple of short punches.
Bronson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bronson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bronson struggles to land a body shot inside as Bosch controls his hands.
Bronson lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
A short uppercut from Bronson.
Bronson is working Bosch over against the cage.
Bronson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good body shot from Bronson.
A body shot lands from Bronson.
A body shot lands from Bronson.
Bronson tries to work over Bosch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bronson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bronson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bosch is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bronson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bosch's elbow.
Bronson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bronson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bronson misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Bosch is trying to maintain a safe position but Bronson gets an underhook and turns Bosch into the cage.
Bosch stalls.
Bronson misses with a punch to the body.
Bosch is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bronson is keeping busy.
Bronson pushes Bosch back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bronson misses with a body punch.
Bronson pushes Bosch back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Bronson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bronson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bronson lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Bronson.
Bronson pushes Bosch back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bronson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Don Bronson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Heribert Bosch's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bosch 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.
Don Bronson is winning the standup battle so far.
Bosch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bronson.
Bronson feints and then cracks Bosch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bosch down.
Bronson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bronson fakes the leg kick and cracks Bosch in the body.
Bronson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bosch takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A bone on bone clash there as Bosch blocks the leg kick.
Bronson lands with a hook. Bosch tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bosch sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bronson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bronson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bosch on the side of the head.
Bronson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bosch takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bosch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bronson.#T1#
Bronson lands a nice looking body shot.
Bosch is breathing heavily.
Bronson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bronson connects with the punch.
Bronson connects with a jab.
Bronson with a nice cross.
Bronson scores with a jab.#ROC#Bosch is rocked!
Bronson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bosch is still on wobbly legs! Can Bronson finish him?
A head kick by Bronson - that's a beauty! Bosch is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Bronson can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Don Bronson!
In his post fight interview, Don Bronson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Heribert Bosch was interviewed post fight and said 'Nothing Really Yeah i just love a show'.

 

Event: SMASH: Niska vs Bee     
Date:   Apr 03, 2021
#R1#
Bronson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bronson throws a body kick that misses.
Rakic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rakic shoots in and drives through. Bronson sprawls well.
Bronson looks to score with a jab to the body but Rakic is just out of range.#TD#
Rakic closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bronson trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bronson is controlling Rakic's trapped leg to prevent Rakic from advancing to side control.
Bronson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rakic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rakic's back!
Rakic is trying to break free.
Bronson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Rakic's body. #T1#
I really don't envy Rakic right now.
Rakic is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Bronson keeps control of the position as Rakic tries to break free.
Bronson controlling from the back.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rakic is really stuck here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Bronson controlling the positon.
Let's hope that Bronson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Rakic tries to escape but Bronson has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T3#
Bronson not allowing Rakic to control his hands.
Bronson controlling the position well here. Rakic rolled but Bronson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Rakic is trying to break free.
Rakic is working hard here to advance position.
Bronson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Rakic.
Rakic avoids the strikes from Bronson. #T4#
Bronson has the hooks in. Rakic is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bronson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Rakic doesn't escape.
Rakic tries to roll but Bronson sticks to his back.
Rakic turns into Bronson and is now in his guard.
Bronson is trying to control the position but Rakic postures up.
Rakic is looking to work some ground and pound but Bronson has wrist control.
Bronson trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bronson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rakic's guard. #REVB#
Bronson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bronson wants to control from the top but Rakic keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Don Bronson dominated that round.
That's time! Rakic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rakic shoots in but Bronson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bronson.
A jab from Bronson does it's job there.
Bronson misses with a hook. Rakic ducked under it nicely.
Bronson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rakic if he has to take too many more of those.
Bronson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rakic misses with a takedown
and Bronson counters with a good low kick that Rakic was not able to check.
Bronson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bronson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rakic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rakic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bronson pinned against the cage. Bronson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bronson throws a big counter head kick but Rakic avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marko Rakic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bronson lands the left hand.#T1#
Bronson throws a head kick but Rakic moves out of range.
Bronson is looking to score with low kicks.
Rakic is looking for a counter combo.#TD#
Rakic throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bronson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rakic is in Bronson's guard.
Rakic throws a big right hand that misses.
Bronson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Bronson 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.
Bronson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rakic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rakic looking to control.
Bronson controlling from the top position. #T2#
Rakic is controlling Bronson's posture.
Bronson trying to control but Rakic is working from the bottom.
Rakic is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bronson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rakic is keeping the position for now.
Bronson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Rakic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rakic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bronson lands an overhand right.
Rakic misses with a double jab.
Bronson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bronson swings for the body but Rakic moves out of range.
Rakic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bronson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rakic manages to avoid it.
Rakic takes one to the chin there.
Bronson misses with a hook. Rakic ducked under it nicely.
Bronson stuns Rakic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rakic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bronson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rakic manages to avoid it.
Bronson's coach down at Chakuriki LA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bronson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bronson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Bronson misses.
Don Bronson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bronson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rakic.
Bronson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Don Bronson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
An inside leg kick from Bronson misses.
Rakic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bronson can pounce on him.
Rakic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bronson tries to avoid it but Rakic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bronson to the ground. Bronson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bronson misses with a low kick as Rakic jumps back.
Bronson throws a leg kick that misses.
Bronson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bronson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rakic ducks under a wild hook from Bronson.
Rakic misses with the combination.
Nice shot by Bronson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Don Bronson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Rakic misses the shot to the body.
Bronson thuds a left hand into Rakic's body.#CL#
Rakic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bronson pushes Rakic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Bronson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bronson lands a glancing blow to the side of Rakic's head.
Marko Rakic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rakic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rakic looks for a takedown but Bronson sprawls well.
Bronson punishes Rakic's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson throws a body punch but Rakic moves out of range.
Bronson scores with a nice strike.
Rakic slips under a jab from Bronson.
Bronson lands a head kick. Rakic smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bronson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rakic on the side of the head. #T1#
Rakic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bronson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rakic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Donk. Bronson catches Rakic right on the button with a cross.
Bronson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bronson!
Bronson misses the shot to the body.
Bronson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rakic.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marko Rakic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rakic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rakic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rakic misses with a two punch combination.
Bronson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rakic.
Rakic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rakic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bronson.#T2#
Bronson throws a body punch but Rakic moves out of range.
Bronson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rakic walks into a left hand.
Bronson digs a good hook to Rakic's body.
Rakic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rakic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rakic moves out of range as Bronson strikes.
Nice shot lands for Bronson.
Bronson thows a body kick. Rakic tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bronson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rakic.
Bronson sizes up Rakic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rakic is defended easily by Bronson.#TD#
Rakic scores with a takedown into Bronson's guard.#T3#
Rakic with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rakic throws a big elbow that misses.
Bronson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rakic manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Bronson forces his way into half guard.
Marko Rakic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bronson is looking to advance position but Rakic won't allow it.
Bronson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bronson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rakic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Bronson is thwarting Rakic's attempts to control the position.
Bronson trying to control the pace.
Bronson trying to pass the guard but Rakic defending well.
Bronson is taking a breather. Rakic says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rakic misses with some strikes from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Bronson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bronson 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Bronson!

A relieved looking Don Bronson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Marko Rakic was interviewed post fight and said 'I congratulate my opponent. You got the better of me tonight, but I will go back to my camp and destroy my next foe.'.

 

Event: SMASH: Dionisy vs Kwon     
Date:   Feb 27, 2021
#R1#
Bronson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Klos counters with a nice uppercut.
Klos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bronson.
The fighters circling - Klos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Klos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Klos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bronson throws a nice head kick!
Cal Klos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Klos lands.
Klos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Klos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bronson circles away.
Klos checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Klos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slow jab from Klos misses its intended target.
Klos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bronson.
A swing and a miss from Klos.
Bronson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Klos is out of range.
Bronson jabs at Klos's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bronson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Klos.
Klos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bronson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Klos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Klos feints a jab promting Bronson to slip. Klos then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bronson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Don Bronson has been cut.#T1#
Klos misses with a looping right.
Bronson throws a lazy right hand but Klos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Klos looks to land a left hand but Bronson moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Klos misses.
Don Bronson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bronson connects with a leg kick.
Klos defending well as Bronson loads up on a big left hand.
Bronson tries to clinch up
and Bronson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Klos with a jab.
Bronson 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.
Klos avoids a kick to the body.
A lazy left from Bronson finds it's target.
Klos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD#
Klos closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bronson to the mat! Bronson manages to get full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bronson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Klos trying to control but Bronson is working from the bottom. #T2#
Bronson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Klos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Klos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bronson pulls Klos in close to prevent any damage.
Klos 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.
Bronson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Klos 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.
Klos trying to control the position from guard on top but Bronson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Klos throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Bronson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Klos throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Klos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Klos advances to half guard.
Bronson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Klos.
Bronson wants to get back to full guard.
Bronson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bronson pulls Klos in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Klos trying to control but Bronson is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Klos misses with a two punch combination.
Bronson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Klos.
Bronson ducks under a wild hook from Klos.
Bronson tries a head kick but it misses.
Bronson scores with a push kick.
Bronson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sloppy strikes from Klos. Those never looked like landing.
Bronson looks to throw the jab but Klos is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cal Klos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Don Bronson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Klos fails to land with a series of punches.
Bronson takes a swing at Klos's ribcage but misses.
Klos throws a hook to the side of Bronson's head but Bronson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Klos is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Klos blocks a leg kick.
Bronson throws a leg kick but Klos sees it coming and moves out of range.
Klos thuds his right hand into Bronson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice defenses there by Bronson.
Klos throws a jab but it's blocked by Bronson.
Klos swinging wildly here.
Bronson scores with a hook to the body. Klos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bronson slips a straight right by Klos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Klos.
An inside leg kick lands from Bronson.
Cal Klos is winning the standup battle so far.
Klos checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bronson ducks under a wild hook from Klos.
Bronson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Klos.
An attempted straight right counter from Klos misses the target.
Klos throws a hook to the side of Bronson's head but Bronson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Bronson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bronson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Klos manages to avoid it.
Klos misses with a straight right.
Bronson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bronson throws a body shot but no joy.
Bronson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Klos on the side of the head.
Bronson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bronson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Klos moves out of range of the strikes.
Bronson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Klos rather than just go for the knockout.
Klos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bronson throws out the jab.
Klos has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bronson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bronson staying out of range there.
Bronson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Klos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bronson on the side of the head.
Klos misses with a double jab.
Bronson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Bronson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
Good exchange - Bronson coming out on top.
Bronson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bronson throws a solid leg kick but Klos takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bronson.
A jab lands there for Klos.
Klos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bronson can pounce on him.
Klos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bronson.
Klos is looking for a counter combo.
Bronson tries to score with a low kick but Klos moves his leg out of the way.
Bronson just misses with a punch to the body.
Bronson slips under a jab from Klos.
Klos looks to land a right hand but Bronson moved out of range.
Bronson throws a chopping leg kick but Klos manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Klos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bronson pinned against the cage. Bronson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bronson just misses with a punch to the body.
Klos misses with a double jab.
Klos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bronson.
Klos lands a really nice looking cross but Bronson seems unphased. #T3#
Klos tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bronson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bronson throws a hook but Klos blocks it.
Bronson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bronson slips a straight right by Klos.
Klos throws an off balance right hand
letting Bronson counter with a right hand.
Bronson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bronson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Klos finds it's way round the side to connect with Bronson's head.
Klos misses with a wild combination.
Bronson needs to keep his hands up - Klos had a free shot at his head there.
Nice defenses there by Bronson.
Bronson tries to counter with a clinch but Klos shakes him off and moves away.
Bronson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Klos checks it well.
It looked like Klos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Klos scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bronson. Bronson obviously looking to wear him down.
Klos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4#
Klos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Klos.
Klos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bronson counters with a stiff right hand.
Bronson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Klos manages to avoid it.
Klos throws a hook to the side of Bronson's head but Bronson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Klos throws out a loose jab but Bronson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bronson lands a body shot.
Klos throws a jab when Bronson was well out of range.
Klos takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bronson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Klos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bronson scores with a sloppy right hand. Klos should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bronson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bronson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Klos throws out the jab.
A good leg kick by Bronson.
Bronson moves out of range as Klos strikes.
It seemed like Bronson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A combination from Klos does no damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Don Bronson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Don Bronson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bronson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Klos.
Bronson slaps away a takedown attempt from Klos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bronson throws a jab when Klos was well out of range.
Klos misses with a straight left.
Bronson looks to land a body kick but Klos moved away.
Bronson looks for the body kick but Klos saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Klos misses the target.
Klos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bronson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Klos moves out of range as Bronson throws a body kick.
Klos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bronson lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klos connects with a right hand. Bronson shakes it off.
Bronson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bronson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Klos blocks it well.
Bronson lands with a hook. Klos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bronson cracks Klos with a good jab.
Klos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Klos looks to land a left hand but Bronson moved out of range nicely.#T1#
An inside leg kick from Bronson misses.
Bronson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bronson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Klos counters with a stiff right hand.
Klos throws a hook but Bronson blocks it.
Klos scores with a one two! Bronson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Klos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Klos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bronson.
Bronson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Klos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Klos misses the jab.
Klos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Klos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Klos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bronson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klos has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bronson.
Bronson misses with a two punch combination.
Klos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Bronson catches Klos with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bronson misses with a straight left.
Klos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bronson works the jab nicely.
Bronson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Klos.
Bronson throws out a counter right but Klos avoids it with no problem.
Bronson throws a poor cross that misses
and Klos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bronson slips a straight right by Klos.
Klos's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bronson under the eye.
Bronson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bronson is looking to clinch.
Bronson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Klos lands with an uppercut that bounces Bronson off the cage and back into range.
Klos connects with a looping right hand.
Bronson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheers as Klos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bronson doesn't seem phased though.
Bronson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Klos.#T3#
Klos lands an overhand right.
Bronson tries to clinch but Klos moves out of range.
Klos ducks under a wild hook from Bronson.
Klos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Klos throws a lazy uppercut
and Bronson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Klos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bronson.
Bronson ducks under a wild hook from Klos.
Klos looks to land a combination. Bronson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Klos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bronson.
Bronson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Klos is out of range and Bronson settles back down.
Bronson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bronson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bronson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bronson lands with a straight right. Klos didn't see that one coming.
Klos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bronson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bronson.
Klos throws a right hand that Bronson ducks under and follows up with a left that Bronson also avoids with ease.
Bronson ducks under a wild hook from Klos.#T4#
Klos's corner calls for a 1-2. Klos obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bronson lands a nice shot to the body.
Klos checks a leg kick.
Bronson throws a body punch but Klos moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Bronson.
Klos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bronson moves out of range of the strikes.
Klos throws a lazy right hand but Bronson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Klos misses with an uppercut. Bronson saw that one coming.
Klos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Klos is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Klos throws a nice looking combination but Bronson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Klos throws a looping overhand right but Bronson ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good standup being displayed there by Klos as he connects with a hook.
Klos throws a shot from downtown. Bronson moves away and avoids it.
Klos tries to bum rush Bronson with a series of wild strikes but Bronson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Klos on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

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 Cal Klos.
Well Klos has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cal Klos!

A victorious Cal Klos thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: SMASH: Camara vs Klos     
Date:   Jan 23, 2021
#R1#
Bronson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Asmundsen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bronson at a distance.
Bronson throws a low kick but Asmundsen moves out of range easily.
Asmundsen wants to counter with a clinch but Bronson pushes him away.
Bronson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asmundsen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Asmundsen moves out of range as Bronson strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Bronson as he connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Trond Asmundsen has been cut.
Bronson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Asmundsen digs a good hook to Bronson's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bronson. Asmundsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asmundsen lands the left hand.
Bronson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Asmundsen misses with a straight left.
Bronson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bronson moves away from the strike by Asmundsen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bronson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Asmundsen. That did some damage!
Asmundsen connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Asmundsen walks into a straight right hand from Bronson.
Good work by Asmundsen as he checks the leg kick.
Asmundsen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Asmundsen moves out of range of the body kick from Bronson.
Asmundsen wants to counter with a clinch but Bronson pushes him away.
We've been informed that Asmundsen 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.
Bronson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asmundsen.
Bronson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Asmundsen takes a step back to recover.
Asmundsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bronson was well out of range. Poor timing from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bronson throws out the jab.
Don Bronson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bronson checks a leg kick nicely.
A jab from Asmundsen misses.
Bronson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2#
Bronson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Asmundsen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Asmundsen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Asmundsen dives in for a single leg takedown but Bronson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Asmundsen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bronson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Asmundsen's head.
Asmundsen defending well as Bronson loads up on a big left hand.
Asmundsen checks the leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bronson.
Bronson misses with a body shot.
Asmundsen misses with a right hand
and Bronson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Asmundsen loads up on a big right hand but Bronson slips the punch.
Asmundsen lands with a hook. Bronson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Asmundsen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bronson under the eye.#T3#
Asmundsen misses with a wild body shot.
Asmundsen misses with a jab to the body
and Bronson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bronson loads up on a big right hand but Asmundsen slips the punch.
Asmundsen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bronson ducks under a wild hook from Asmundsen.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Asmundsen is defended easily by Bronson.
Don Bronson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trond Asmundsen.
Asmundsen looks to land a right hand but Bronson moved out of range.
Bronson scores with a nice right hand.
Asmundsen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bronson.
A swing and a miss from Bronson.#T4#
Asmundsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bronson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Asmundsen finds it's way through Bronson's defenses.
Asmundsen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bronson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Don Bronson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bronson avoids the body shot from Asmundsen.
Bronson works Asmundsen's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bronson throws a body punch but Asmundsen moves out of range.
Asmundsen tries to move into range but Bronson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bronson lands a jab to the nose.
Asmundsen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bronson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bronson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bronson lands a nice looking body shot.
Bronson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Don Bronson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trond Asmundsen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bronson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Asmundsen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Asmundsen slips under a jab.
Asmundsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asmundsen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Asmundsen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bronson doesn't seem bothered though.
Asmundsen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bronson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bronson throws a low kick, looking for Asmundsen's leg but Asmundsen calmly moves out of range.
Bronson tries to clinch up.
Asmundsen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bronson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asmundsen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bronson.
Bronson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen jabs Bronson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bronson is looking to slow Asmundsen down with leg kicks. #T1#
Bronson misses with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Asmundsen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bronson throws the left hand but Asmundsen avoids the punch easily.
Bronson looks to throw the jab but Asmundsen is out of range.
Asmundsen throws a body punch but Bronson moves out of range.
Asmundsen throws a body punch but Bronson moves out of range.
Asmundsen slips under a jab from Bronson.
Bronson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asmundsen looks for a takedown but Bronson sprawls well.
Asmundsen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Don Bronson is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Asmundsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bronson moves away.
Asmundsen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bronson throws an overhand right that lands on Asmundsen's shoulder, as Asmundsen tries to avoid the shot.
Asmundsen blocks a leg kick.
Bronson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Asmundsen can do to turn this around?
Asmundsen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bronson misses the jab.
Bronson moves out of range of the strikes.
Asmundsen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bronson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asmundsen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asmundsen moves out of range of the body kick.
Asmundsen just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Asmundsen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bronson.
Bronson scores with a nice right hand.
Asmundsen swings widly with a right hand
and Bronson counters with a leg kick.
Bronson is looking to slow Asmundsen down with leg kicks.
Asmundsen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Asmundsen.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Asmundsen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bronson has got the better of the exchanges.
Asmundsen defending well as Bronson loads up on a big left hand.
Bronson misses with a body shot.
Bronson throws a hook to the side of Asmundsen's head but Asmundsen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bronson lands a lovely overhand right.
Bronson throws a jab but it's blocked by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen slips under a jab from Bronson.
Bronson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Asmundsen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Asmundsen backs away, Bronson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bronson connects with a body shot.
Bronson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Asmundsen throws a shot to the body.
Asmundsen takes a swing at Bronson's ribcage but misses.
Bronson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Asmundsen throws a big shot that misses.
Bronson defending well as Asmundsen loads up on a big left hand.
Bronson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Bronson looks to score with a jab to the body but Asmundsen is just out of range.
Asmundsen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Asmundsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bronson moves away.
It looked like Bronson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen throws a body kick that misses.
Bronson connects with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Don Bronson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Trond Asmundsen'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#
Asmundsen looks to land a right hand but Bronson moved out of range.
Bronson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Asmundsen misses with a looping left.
Bronson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Asmundsen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bronson.
Asmundsen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bronson defends it well.
Bronson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bronson is looking to land body kicks.
Asmundsen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bronson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Asmundsen thuds a left hand into Bronson's body.#TD2#
Asmundsen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Asmundsen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Bronson throws Asmundsen to one side and escapes!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bronson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
Asmundsen throws a body punch but Bronson moves out of range.
Asmundsen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bronson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bronson throws a sloppy head kick and Asmundsen moves out of range easily.
Asmundsen misses with an uppercut. Bronson saw that one coming.
Bronson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Asmundsen. That one must have hurt.
Asmundsen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bronson at a distance.
Bronson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Asmundsen on the side of the head.
Bronson connects with a solid leg kick.
Asmundsen shoots in but Bronson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bronson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Bronson just misses with a punch to the body.
Asmundsen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bronson throws a right and a left that Asmundsen avoids nicely.
Asmundsen with the counter takedown but Bronson avoids it easily.
Bronson moves out of range of the strikes.
Bronson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Asmundsen moves out of range of the strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bronson scores with a decent looking hook.#TD2#
Asmundsen scores with a takedown into Bronson's guard.
Bronson seems keen to control Asmundsen's posture.
Asmundsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bronson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Bronson has his hands on Asmundsen's head, controlling the position.
Asmundsen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bronson is keeping the position for now.
Asmundsen throws a big elbow that misses.
Bronson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asmundsen throws a strike but Bronson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##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.
Asmundsen is adopting a defensive guard.
Bronson stands and throws Asmundsen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bronson happy to just control the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bronson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Asmundsen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bronson off and has taken his back!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Bronson!

Our winner, Don Bronson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: SMASH: Bundy vs Knox(NC)     
Date:   Dec 19, 2020
#R1#
Trump throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bronson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Trump will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bronson's coach down at Chakuriki LA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bronson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nice takedown defense from Bronson. No joy for Trump on that attempt.
A slow jab from Bronson misses its intended target.
Trump wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bronson throws a jab but it's blocked by Trump.
Bronson is looking to chop away at Trump's legs.
Trump tries to clinch but Bronson moves away
and Bronson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Trump throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trump moves away from the strike by Bronson.
Trump shoots in and drives through. Bronson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Trump. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trump connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Trump slips a jab and a cross from Bronson.
Trump shoots in for a takedown but Bronson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bronson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Trump takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Trump misses with an uppercut. #T1##TD#
Trump scores with a takedown into Bronson's guard.
Bronson wants to sweep here but Trump controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Trump is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Trump stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bronson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trump wants to control from the top but Bronson keeps moving.
Trump trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bronson holds on and takes a little breather.
Trump is pushing down on Bronson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bronson is fighting to maintain full guard but Trump has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
Trump wants to control but Bronson is keeping him busy.
Bronson regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bronson looking to control.
Trump trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bronson is trying to control the position but Trump postures up.
Bronson keeping full guard, as Trump tries to pass.
Bronson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Trump forces his way into half guard.
Bronson wants to improve his position but Trump is controlling well. #T3#
Trump works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bronson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bronson is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Trump has taken his back.
Bronson rolls, trying to escape but Trump keeps control of the position. #SUB#
Trump is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bronson is defending well though. Trump let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Trump looking for the RNC. #T4##SUB#
Trump working for a choke but Bronson is defending well. #SUB#
Bronson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Trump's arms.
Bronson biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Bronson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Trump. #SUB#
Trump tightening his grip on Bronson, looking for the choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Trump dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Bronson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Bronson. No joy for Trump on that attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bronson! But no joy.
Bronson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Trump lands with an overhand left.
Trump lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bronson at a distance.
Trump misses with a takedown attempt
and Bronson counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Donald Trump has been cut.
Don Bronson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Trump fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bronson avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Trump. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bronson but Bronson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bronson tries a quick counter leg kick but Trump is wise to it.#TD#
Trump shoots in and gets a takedown into Bronson's guard.#T1#
Bronson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trump is one step ahead there.
Donald Trump overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Trump looking to pass the guard.
Bronson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Trump has passed into side control.
Bronson tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Bronson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bronson stops Trump from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB#
Trump looking for a guillotine from mount but Bronson is having none of it. #T2#
Bronson gets back to half guard.
Trump trying to control from half guard but Bronson is working away.
Trump trying to pass the guard but Bronson defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bronson is looking for a sweep. Trump is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bronson is looking to control Trump's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bronson avoid being mounted?
Bronson is holding on to half guard well.#T3#
Bronson wants to improve his position but Trump is controlling well.
Trump is pressing down on Bronson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bronson is holding on for now. #SUB#
Trump is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bronson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Trump.
Bronson is holding on to half guard well.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Trump tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bronson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bronson is looking to improve his position.
Bronson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Trump is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Trump moves out of range as Bronson strikes.#TD#
Bronson gets caught flat footed, as Trump shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bronson pulls Trump in close to prevent any damage.
Trump wants to pass the guard but Bronson is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trump won't allow Bronson to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Trump dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Donald Trump's cut.
That's time! Trump's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Trump throws a body shot but no joy.
Trump misses with a takedown attempt - Bronson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Trump tries to move into range but Bronson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD#
Bronson tries to sprawl but Trump drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Trump wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bronson keeps working. #SUB#
Trump wants to work for an arm triangle but Bronson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bronson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bronson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bronson pulls Trump in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Bronson is trying to control the position but Trump postures up.
Bronson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Trump haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Bronson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Trump shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bronson as he jumps to the side.
Bronson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Trump will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Trump. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trump darts in looking for a takedown but Bronson gets double underhooks and turns Trump into the cage. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Trump blocks an uppercut.
Trump jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bronson walks away with a smile on his face. Trump gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bronson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Trump doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Trump crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bronson - the referee stops the clock and Trump gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bronson. Trump manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Trump takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bronson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bronson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Trump moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bronson lands a nice shot to the body.
Bronson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bronson lands with an overhand left.
Bronson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Trump with a poor takedown
and Bronson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Trump fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A cross from Bronson lands.#T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Trump.
Despite the aggression on Bronson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bronson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bronson lands a nice shot to the body.
Trump takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #TD#
Trump gets a takedown into half guard.
Don Bronson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Trump is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bronson is looking for a sweep. Trump is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Trump tries to pass to full mount but Bronson defends it. #SUB2#
Bronson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trump pulls his head out easily.
Trump is trying to control the action in half guard but Bronson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Trump is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bronson is working to get back to half guard.
Donald Trump is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Trump can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bronson is looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Bronson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Trump 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donald Trump!

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

 

Event: SMASH: Dong vs Trump     
Date:   Nov 21, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarlac throws a right and a left that Bronson avoids nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Tarlac. Those never looked like landing.
No joy there for Tarlac, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tarlac tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bronson throws a half hearted mid kick.
As Bronson looks to move away, Tarlac throws a big counter combo but Bronson just gets out of the way.
Bronson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Don Bronson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Tarlac. Those never looked like landing.
Bronson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tarlac tries to clinch there but Bronson circles away.
Tarlac drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tarlac throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bronson.
Bronson throws the kick towards the body but Tarlac avoids it.
Tarlac is looking for a counter combo.
Bronson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bronson stuns Tarlac with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bronson scoring well with a low kick there.
Bronson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tarlac is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bronson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tarlac lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Don Bronson has been cut.
Tarlac tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bronson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Bronson instigates a clinch.
Bronson digs a right hand into Tarlac's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tarlac's gas tank. #T1#
Bronson tries to throw a body punch but Tarlac avoids it by throwing Bronson back against the cage.
Good body shot from Bronson.
Bronson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tarlac's elbow.
Bronson throws a punch but it's blocked by Tarlac.
A short uppercut from Bronson.
Tarlac blocks an uppercut.
Bronson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bronson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bronson lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Bronson. #BC2#
Bronson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bronson.
We've been told by Tarlac's head coaches at MONEY TEAM!!! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bronson misses with a body shot.
Bronson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tarlac tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bronson connects with a nice looking jab.
Bronson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bronson digs a good body shot into Tarlac's ribs.
Bronson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T2#
Tarlac misses with a two punch combination.
Tarlac misses with a series of wild punches.
Bronson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bronson throws out a leg kick but Tarlac moves out of range and Bronson only half commits.
Tarlac throws a nice looking combination but Bronson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tarlac throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tarlac takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tarlac throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tarlac takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bronson scores with a shot to the body.
Tarlac fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bronson checks it well.
Bronson throws a series of strikes that have Tarlac backpedaling.
Bronson lands a glancing blow to the side of Tarlac's head.
Tarlac tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tarlac throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A countering left hand to the body from Bronson misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Bronson.
Bronson lands with a right hand. #T3#
Tarlac walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tarlac walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tarlac falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bronson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tarlac tries to close the distance and clinch but Bronson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bronson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tarlac!
Tarlac misses with a lunging right hand
and Bronson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tarlac fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bronson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bronson lands a body shot.
Tarlac throws a nice looking combination but Bronson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tarlac takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bronson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tarlac momentarily.
Tarlac misses with a low kick.
Bronson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tarlac looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tarlac uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheers as Bronson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tarlac doesn't seem phased though.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bronson. #T4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Bronson.
Bronson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tarlac tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab lands there for Bronson.
Bronson lands a glancing blow to the side of Tarlac's head.
Tarlac throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tarlac swinging wildly here.
Tarlac throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bronson connects with a looping right hand.
Tarlac has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bronson.
Donk. Bronson catches Tarlac right on the button with a cross.
Bronson connects with an inside leg kick.
Bronson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice leg kick from Bronson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bronson connects with a single shot there.
Tarlac takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bronson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tarlac misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Bronson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Don Bronson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bronson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tarlacs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bronson scores with a push kick.
Bronson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bronson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tarlac looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL2#
Bronson gets a clinch.
A body shot lands from Bronson.
Tarlac is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bronson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Bronson.
Tarlac lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bronson.
Bronson lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tarlac creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bronson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bronson blocking some punches.
Bronson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tarlac creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bronson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bronson tries to throw a body punch but Tarlac avoids it by throwing Bronson back against the cage. #T1#
Bronson lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Tarlac breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tarlac on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tarlac throws a jab but it's blocked by Bronson.
Tarlac takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tarlac on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bronson scores with a shot to the body.
Bronson moves out of range of the body kick from Tarlac.
Bronson feints a counter leg kick.
Tarlac misses with a combination
and Bronson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tarlac tries to clinch up but Bronson circles away and keeps his distance.
Donk. Bronson catches Tarlac right on the button with a cross.
Tarlac misses with a wild combination.
Bronson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tarlac throws a hook but Bronson avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tarlac misses with a series of wild punches. #CL2#
Bronson darts in and clinches Tarlac up against the cage.#T2#
Tarlac throws a head punch that misses.
Bronson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bronson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bronson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bronson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bronson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tarlac misses with a punch on the inside.
Tarlac swings wildly with an uppercut but Bronson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bronson lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bronson scores with a shoulder strike.
Tarlac misses with a punch on the inside.
Bronson lands a right hand.
Bronson lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Bronson.
Tarlac misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tarlac misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bronson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T3#
Bronson struggles to land a body shot inside as Tarlac controls his hands.
Bronson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bronson lands a left hand.
Bronson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Bronson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bronson lunges at Tarlac with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tarlac's hand.
Bronson clobbers Tarlac with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tarlac on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bronson. Bronson obviously looking to wear him down.
Tarlac looks to land a right hand but Bronson moved out of range.
Bronson lunges at Tarlac with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tarlac's hand.
Jab from Bronson.
Bronson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bronson delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bronson scores with a decent looking hook.
Bronson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tarlac throws a body shot but no joy.
Tarlac takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bronson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tarlac. #T4#
Bronson digs a good body shot into Tarlac's ribs.
Bronson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tarlac's head backwards.
Bronson dodges the punch combination from Tarlac.
Bronson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bronson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bronson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bronson scores with a jab to the body.
Tarlac misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bronson with a nice calf kick.
Tarlac throws a series of punches but Bronson moves out of range.
Bronson digs a good body shot into Tarlac's ribs.
Bronson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tarlac on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Bronson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Don Bronson's cut.
That's time! Tarlac's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Tarlac throws a right hand that Bronson ducks under and follows up with a left that Bronson also avoids with ease.
Tarlac misses with a hook. Bronson ducked under it nicely.
Tarlac throws a leg kick but Bronson checks it.
Tarlac misses with a double jab.
Tarlac will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tarlac has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bronson finds it's way round the side to connect with Tarlac's head.
Bronson misses with a head kick.
Vladimir Tarlac is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tarlac takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Don Bronson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No joy there for Tarlac, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for Tarlac, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlac misses with a series of wild punches.
Tarlac is looking to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bronson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tarlac swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bronson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T1#
Bronson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bronson scores with a hook to the body. Tarlac takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tarlac will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bronson cracks a nice hook into Tarlac's ribs.
Bronson lands with an overhand left.
Bronson works Tarlac's body with a nice hook.
Bronson moves away from the strike by Tarlac.
Both fighters circling a little - Bronson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Bronson. That snapped Tarlac's head back.
Tarlac on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bronson connects with a solid leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bronson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tarlac chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bronson can pounce on him.
Bronson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tarlac walks into a jab.#T2#
Tarlac throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bronson.
Tarlac rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bronson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bronson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tarlac if he has to take too many more of those.
Bronson throws a nice looking combination but Tarlac bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Bronson forces Tarlac back against the cage and clinches.
Bronson blocks an uppercut.
Bronson swings wildly with an uppercut but Tarlac uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tarlac has a couple of punches blocked by Bronson.
Tarlac will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bronson blocking some punches.
Vladimir Tarlac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tarlac tries to work over Bronson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bronson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tarlac struggles to land a body shot inside as Bronson controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bronson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bronson.
Nice body punch from Bronson - that landed with a thud.
Bronson working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Tarlac prevents a body shot from Bronson.
Bronson lands a shoulder strike.
Tarlac blocking some punches.
Tarlac blocks an uppercut.
Bronson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Bronson.
Tarlac tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bronson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tarlac misses with a punch to the body.
Bronson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bronson scores with a shot to the side of Tarlac's head. #ROC2#Tarlac is rocked!
Bronson struggles to land a body shot inside as Tarlac controls his hands.
Oh Tarlac is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bronson tries to work over Tarlac's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tarlac seems to have got his legs back now.
Tarlac prevents a body shot from Bronson.
Bronson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tarlac misses with a punch to the body.
Bronson scores with a hook to the body.
Bronson scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Bronson cracks Tarlac with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bronson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bronson scores with a shoulder strike.
Bronson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tarlac avoids a wild elbow strike from Bronson.
Bronson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bronson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bronson lands a right hand.
Bronson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tarlac's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bronson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tarlac fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Bronson.
Bronson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Bronson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bronson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Bronson.
A left hand lands to the body for Bronson.
Bronson works on Tarlac's body with a couple of short punches.
Don Bronson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tarlac tries to work over Bronson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Bronson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bronson 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Bronson!

Don Bronson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Vladimir Tarlac was interviewed post fight and said 'until next time '.

 

Event: SMASH: Fortier vs Bishop     
Date:   Oct 31, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bronson misses with a body shot.
Bronson keeps Tripp at a distance using the push kick.
Bronson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bronson scores with a nice body kick.
Bronson misses with a kick to the body
and Tripp counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Don Bronson has been cut.
Tripp uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bronson.
Tripp misses with a kick to the body.
Tripp on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bronson. Bronson obviously looking to wear him down.
Tripp is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bronson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tripp throws out a loose jab but Bronson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bronson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Tripp blocks it well.
Bronson throws a body kick that misses.
Tripp steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bronson.
Bronson blocks the body kick. #CL2#
Bronson drives through and clinches with Tripp against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bronson throws a punch but it's blocked by Tripp. #T1#
Tripp goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bronson struggles to land a body shot inside as Tripp controls his hands.
Tripp makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bronson struggles to land a body shot inside as Tripp controls his hands.
Tripp tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bronson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bronson digs a right hand into Tripp's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tripp's gas tank.
Tripp scores with a hook to the body.
Bronson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bronson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tripp or not.
Bronson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bronson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tripp or not.
Tripp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bronson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tripp or not.
Bronson lands a left hand.
Bronson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Bronson fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Tripp breaks from the clinch.
Bronson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tripp.#T2##CL2#
Tripp gets tackled into the cage by Bronson. Bronson maintains the clinch.
Good body shot from Bronson.
Bronson works on Tripp's body with a couple of short punches.
Bronson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bronson digs a right hand into Tripp's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tripp's gas tank.
Bronson misses with the head strike.
Tripp blocking some punches.
Bronson misses with a punch to the body.
Bronson blocks a body shot from Tripp.
Bronson working aggressively here.
A short right from Bronson on the inside.
Tripp misses with a punch to the body.
Bronson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tripp misses with a body punch.
Tripp misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bronson has a couple of punches blocked by Tripp.
Tripp misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bronson.
Bronson has a couple of punches blocked by Tripp. #T3#
Bronson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bronson prevents a body shot from Tripp.
Bronson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tripp's elbow.
Tripp blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tripp lands a hook that snaps the head of Bronson backwards. #BC#
Tripp manages to break the clinch.
Bronson lands an overhand right.
Tripp lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tripp will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tripp scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tripp slips under a jab.
Bronson checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fighters circling - Bronson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An inside leg kick lands from Bronson.
Don Bronson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bronson lands a nice shot that snaps Tripp's head back.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bronson lands the left hand.#T4#
Bronson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bronson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tripp.
Tripp looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tripp moves out of range of the leg kick from Bronson.
Tripp uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bronson.
Bronson misses with a body shot.
Bronson fakes the leg kick and cracks Tripp in the body.
Tripp takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tripp jabs Bronson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bronson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bronson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tripp takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bronson scores with a kick to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Bronson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Don Bronson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Bronson with a nice calf kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bronson 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 Tripp has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tripp and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bronson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bronson misses with a head kick.
Bronson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tripp doesn't seem bothered though.
Tripp moves out of range of the body kick.
Bronson misses with an uppercut
and Tripp counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Don Bronson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tripp takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bronson throws a hook but Tripp blocks it.
Tripp tried to counter with a leg kick but Bronson avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slow jab from Bronson misses its intended target.
Bronson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tripp is looking to land body kicks.
Bronson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Bronson tries a head kick but it misses.
Bronson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tripp takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bronson misses with a low kick.
Bronson misses with a leg kick
and Tripp counters with a leg kick.
Bronson throws a nice head kick!
Nice jab there from Bronson.
Bronson takes a swing at Tripp's ribcage but misses.
Tripp pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bronson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bronson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bronson throws out a leg kick but Tripp moves out of range and Bronson only half commits.
Bronson misses with a low kick as Tripp jumps back.#T2#
Bronson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bronson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bronson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tripp walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bronson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bronson takes a swing at Tripp's ribcage but misses.
Bronson with a nice calf kick.
Bronson cracks Tripp with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tripp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bronson swings for the body but Tripp moves out of range.
Tripp throws a body kick that misses.
Tripp walks into a jab.
Bronson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tripp. #T3#
Bronson lands a nice shot that snaps Tripp's head back.
Tripp will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bronson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tripp tried to counter with a leg kick but Bronson avoided it.
Tripp throws a shot from downtown. Bronson moves away and avoids it.
Bronson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bronson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bronson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bronson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tripp defending well as Bronson loads up on a big left hand.
Bronson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tripp sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice straight punches there by Tripp. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tripp.#T4#
Bronson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bronson, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bronson thows a body kick. Tripp tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bronson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tripp walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bronson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bronson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bronson tries to land a front kick but Tripp steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tripp takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bronson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tripp.
Tripp fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bronson just manages to avoid it.
Bronson lands a front kick.
Bronson tries to move into range but Tripp moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bronson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
An inside leg kick from Bronson misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Bronson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Don Bronson'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#
Bronson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tripp counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bronson's knee momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Bronson.
Bronson lands a front kick.
Bronson throws a head kick that misses.
Bronson lands a body shot.
Bronson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tripp.
Tripp blocks a head kick by Bronson.
Tripp on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bronson. Bronson obviously looking to wear him down.
Tripp looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bronson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tripp moves away.
Bronson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tripp drops his hands momentarily and Bronson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
That kick from Tripp tenderised Bronson's leg. Bronson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tripp avoids the body shot from Bronson.
Bronson misses with an uppercut. Tripp saw that one coming.
Bronson misses the jab.
Tripp seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bronson wants to slow Tripp down by chopping away at his legs.
Bronson throws a lazy head kick
and Tripp counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bronson lands a jab.
Bronson fails to land with a series of punches.
Bronson throws a body shot but no joy.
Tripp is looking to counter with head kicks.
Bronson just misses with a punch to the body.
Tripp looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bronson misses the jab.
Bronson throws a half hearted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Tripp misses the target.
Tripp takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
CJ Tripp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A big left from Bronson misses.
Tripp uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Bronson.
Bronson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tripp moves away.
A left lands for Tripp.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick from Bronson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tripp 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.
Bronson moves out of range of the body kick from Tripp.
A jab from Tripp finds it's way through Bronson's defenses.
Tripp throws an off balance right hand
and Bronson counters with a leg kick.
Tripp misses with a wild body shot.
Jab, jab by Bronson - just one landing. #T3#
Bronson throws a jab when Tripp was well out of range.
Bronson lands a nice shot to the body.
Bronson lands a nice shot that snaps Tripp's head back.
Tripp just misses with a punch to the body.
Bronson missing with a left hand there. Tripp was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tripp went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bronson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tripp backing away here, and Bronson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bronson swings for the body but Tripp moves out of range.
Tripp swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tripp throws a leg kick
and Bronson counters with a solid body kick.
Bronson ducks under a wild hook from Tripp.
Bronson connects with a jab.
Bronson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tripp.
Tripp jabs at Bronson's body.#T4#
Bronson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tripp.
Tripp looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That kick from Bronson tenderised Tripp's leg. Tripp is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tripp throws a sloppy head kick and Bronson moves out of range easily.
Tripp just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tripp looks to throw the jab but Bronson is out of range.
Tripp takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bronson thumps Tripp with a low kick.
Bronson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bronson jabs Tripp to the body, keeping him at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Tripp.
Nice body kick from Bronson.
Bronson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Bronson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bronson 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Bronson!

Don Bronson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: SMASH: McQuirre vs Barbosa     
Date:   Oct 03, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonnell throws a body punch but Bronson moves out of range.
Bronson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McDonnell.
Bronson wants to clinch but McDonnell slips to the side
letting McDonnell counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Don Bronson has been cut.
McDonnell misses with the combination.
Bronson misses with a hook
and McDonnell counters with a left to the body.
A low kick lands for Bronson.
Bronson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McDonnell to score with a decent uppercut.
Bronson tries to land a body kick
and McDonnell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDonnell throws out a loose jab but Bronson uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Bronson moves into the clinch.
Bronson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bronson working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bronson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McDonnell misses with a body punch.
McDonnell creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bronson's defenses.
Bronson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bronson lands a nice uppercut.
McDonnell misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Bronson. #T1#
Still in the clinch, McDonnell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bronson lands a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from McDonnell.
McDonnell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bronson misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDonnell tries to throw a body punch but Bronson avoids it by throwing McDonnell back against the cage.
Nice body punch from McDonnell.
Bronson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Bronson on the inside.
McDonnell pushes Bronson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, McDonnell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bronson has had enough of the clinch but McDonnell keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch on the inside from Bronson fails to land.
Bronson works on McDonnell's body with a couple of short punches.
Bronson blocking some punches.
McDonnell digs a right hand underneath Bronson's ribcage. Bronson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonnell prevents a body shot from Bronson.
Bronson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bronson misses with a punch to the body.
McDonnell lands a nice shot to the body.
Bronson tries to work over McDonnell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bronson doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Bronson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bronson misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDonnell misses with the head strike.
McDonnell lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from McDonnell fails to land.
Bronson swings wildly with an uppercut but McDonnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonnell takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bronson.
McDonnell tries a body shot but Bronson blocks it.
Bronson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDonnell scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McDonnell.
McDonnell lands a body shot.
McDonnell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDonnell.
McDonnell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McDonnell has a couple of punches blocked by Bronson.
Bronson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDonnell's elbow.
Bronson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from McDonnell. #T3#
McDonnell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bronson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McDonnell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McDonnell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bronson backwards.
Bronson misses with a punch to the body.
McDonnell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bronson digs a right hand underneath McDonnell's ribcage. McDonnell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McDonnell misses with an elbow strike.
McDonnell throws a head punch that misses.
McDonnell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Bronson.
McDonnell looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McDonnell misses with the head strike.
Bronson scores with a shot to the side of McDonnell's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonnell is leaning against Bronson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bronson lands a right hand.
McDonnell misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from McDonnell.
Bronson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bronson.
McDonnell lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Bronson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bronson prevents a body shot from McDonnell.
Bronson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bronson scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McDonnell.
McDonnell is working Bronson over against the cage.
McDonnell pushes Bronson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McDonnell tries to work over Bronson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bronson tries to throw a body punch but McDonnell avoids it by throwing Bronson back against the cage.
McDonnell lands an elbow just above Bronson 's eye.
Bronson misses with a body punch.
McDonnell blocks a body shot from Bronson.
Nice body punch from McDonnell.
Bronson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Bronson on the inside.
McDonnell lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#Don Bronson's cut is getting worse.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left hand lands to the body for Bronson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bronson.
Bronson lands a right hand that snaps the head of McDonnell backwards.
McDonnell struggles to land a body shot inside as Bronson controls his hands.
Bronson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cory McDonnell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Don Bronson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
McDonnell connects with a high kick.
McDonnell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bronson's sensitive parts.
Jab, jab by Bronson - just one landing.
A punch combination from McDonnell misses.
McDonnell on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bronson connects with a right hand. McDonnell shakes it off.
McDonnell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDonnell checks a leg kick.
McDonnell ducks under a wild hook from Bronson.
Bronson stuns McDonnell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McDonnell does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bronson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDonnell.
McDonnell 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.
Bronson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bronson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
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 looping hook to the body misses from McDonnell. Bronson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bronson lands a body shot.
Bronson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McDonnell checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A low kick from Bronson is predictable there
and McDonnell counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Nice defenses there by McDonnell.
Bronson lets loose with a powerful body kick. McDonnell will feel that in the morning.
A nice leg kick from Bronson, right into the meat of the thigh.
McDonnell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McDonnell ducks under a wild hook from Bronson.
McDonnell was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
McDonnell lands a head kick!
Bronson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good shot there by Bronson.
Nice uppercut lands for Bronson. That snapped McDonnell's head back.
McDonnell throws a right and a left that Bronson avoids nicely.
McDonnell takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McDonnell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bronson at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Bronson.
McDonnell misses the body punch
and Bronson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bronson throws out a loose jab but McDonnell uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Bronson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McDonnell is out of range.
McDonnell misses with a looping right.
McDonnell swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bronson counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Bronson has closed the distance and engaged McDonnell in a clinch.
Bronson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McDonnell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bronson backwards.
McDonnell lands a nice shot to the body.
McDonnell lands with a short shot to the head.
Bronson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bronson gets through McDonnell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bronson blocking some punches.
McDonnell misses with a punch to the body.
Bronson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDonnell comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bronson blocks a body shot from McDonnell.
Bronson misses with a body punch.
McDonnell lands with a short shot to the head.
McDonnell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bronson pushes McDonnell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
McDonnell lands a left hand.
Bronson 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.
McDonnell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT2#Don Bronson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McDonnell.
Bronson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDonnell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDonnell lands with a short shot to the head.
McDonnell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McDonnell cracks Bronson with a nice body shot.
Bronson tries a body shot but McDonnell blocks it.
McDonnell throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bronson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDonnell's elbow.
McDonnell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from McDonnell.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bronson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDonnell lands an elbow that stopped Bronson in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonnell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McDonnell lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT2#Jeez, Don Bronson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Bronson misses with a punch to the body.
McDonnell lands an elbow inside that Bronson shrugs off.
A short right from McDonnell.
McDonnell lands a shot to the body.#T4#
Bronson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2#Bronson is rocked!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Cory McDonnell!
Cory McDonnell 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: Steelers vs Bundy     
Date:   Sep 05, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bronson connects with a body shot.
Rocker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rocker swats away the attempt to clinch by Bronson.
Bronson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bronson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rocker.
Bronson swings widly with a right hand
and Rocker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rocker thuds a left hand into Bronson's body.
We've been told by Bronson's head coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rocker cracks Bronson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rocker ducks under a wild hook from Bronson.
Bronson works Rocker's body with a nice hook.
Bronson with a nice calf kick.
Rocker throws a right hand that misses
and Bronson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rocker's knee momentarily.
Rocker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bronson.
Bronson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rocker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bronson takes a swing at Rocker's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Rocker misses the target.
Rocker throws a lazy right hand but Bronson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bronson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Bronson scores with a head kick. Rocker tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rocker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bronson. That's going to slow Rocker down.
Bronson misses with a kick to the body.
Bronson throws a lazy uppercut
and Rocker counters with a nice body shot.
Rocker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rocker avoids the head kick by Bronson.
Rocker ducks under a wild hook from Bronson.
Rocker just misses with a punch to the body.
Bronson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bronson scores with a jab. Rocker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bronson tries to land a front kick but Rocker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rocker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bronson with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Bronson misses the target.
Bronson misses with a body shot.
Bronson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rocker.
Bronson ducks under a wild hook from Rocker.
Bronson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Rocker throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Bronson misses with a low kick.
Rocker throws out a counter right but Bronson avoids it with no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rocker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rocker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bronson was well out of range. Poor timing from Rocker.
Bronson jabs at Rocker's body.
Bronson scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice defenses there by Bronson.
Rocker throws a looping overhand right but Bronson ducks down to avoid it.
Bronson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bronson swings for the body but Rocker moves out of range.
Bronson staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Rocker.
Bronson connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Bronson.
Rocker misses with a looping right.
Bronson throws the left hand but Rocker avoids the punch easily.
Bronson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Bronson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bronson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rocker.
Nice shot by Bronson.
Rocker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bronson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rocker.
A swing and a miss from Rocker.
Rocker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bronson.
Bronson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rocker misses with a lunging right hand
and Bronson counters with a slapping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Bronson.
Don Bronson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rocker circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Rocker misses the target.
Rocker misses with a wild body shot.
Rocker tries to land a front kick but Bronson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bronson misses the jab.
Bronson throws a leg kick but Rocker moved away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bronson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rocker. Bronson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bronson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rocker just manages to avoid it.#T4#
Bronson misses the jab.
Bronson misses with a hook #TD2#
and Rocker counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Rocker decides to stand back up. Rocker steps back and let's Bronson get back to his feet.
Bronson throws out a powerful jab.
Rocker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rocker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bronson was well out of range. Poor timing from Rocker.
Rocker lands a head shot.
Rocker walks into a stiff left hand from Bronson.
Bronson throws a low kick but Rocker moves out of range easily.
Rocker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rocker misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rocker lands a jab to the nose.
Bronson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rocker manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Rocker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bronson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rocker throws out the jab.
Bronson throws a sloppy head kick and Rocker moves out of range easily.
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 Don Bronson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bronson is looking to score with low kicks.
Bronson slips a jab from Rocker.
Bronson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bronson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Don Bronson is winning the standup battle so far.
Bronson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT2#It looks like Don Bronson has been cut.
Bronson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bronson walks into a jab.
Bronson throws a low kick but Rocker avoids it.
Rocker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bronson is able to avoid easily.
Bronson throws a body kick that misses.
A jab from Rocker finds it's way through Bronson's defenses.
Rocker throws a solid leg kick but Bronson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rocker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocker sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rocker throws a looping overhand right but Bronson ducks down to avoid it.
Bronson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bronson misses with a straight left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bronson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rocker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rocker throws out a loose jab but Bronson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Bronson swings for the body but Rocker moves out of range.
Rocker walks into a jab.
Rocker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice leg kick from Bronson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bronson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rocker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bronson.
Rocker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bronson misses with a leg kick
and Rocker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bronson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rocker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A shot to the body from Rocker misses
and Bronson counters with a series of strikes. Rocker will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rocker misses with a kick to the body.
Bronson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rocker manages to avoid it.
Rocker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rocker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bronson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bronson tries to work over Rocker's front leg with a kick but Rocker checks it.
Bronson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bronson misses with a hook. Rocker ducked under it nicely.
Rocker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Rocker misses with a looping right.
Rocker avoids a kick to the body.
Rocker blocks a low kick nicely.
Bronson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rocker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bronson throws a hook but Rocker blocks it.
Bronson blocks a jab.
Bronson scores with a hook to the body. Rocker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bronson jabs Rocker right on the nose. Rocker blinks but takes it well.
Bronson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bronson throws a jab when Rocker was well out of range.
Rocker throws a hook to the side of Bronson's head but Bronson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bronson misses with a kick to the body.
Rocker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bronson pushes Rocker away with a front kick.
Bronson missing with a left hand there. Rocker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Bronson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rocker.
Bronson stuns Rocker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bronson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rocker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bronson. Bronson obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice defenses there by Bronson.
Bronson defending well as Rocker loads up on a big left hand.
Bronson thinks about countering with a body kick.
Rocker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rocker checks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Rocker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rocker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rocker throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rocker throws an overhand right that lands on Bronson's shoulder, as Bronson tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bronson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rocker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rocker tests Bronson's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Rocker scores with a hook to the body. Bronson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rocker scores with a sloppy right hand. Bronson should have avoided that one.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bronson.
Bronson scores with a shot to the body.
Bronson throws a hook but Rocker blocks it.
Rocker clobbers Bronson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bronson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rocker.
Rocker misses with a left hand
enabling Bronson to counter with a crisp jab.
Bronson cracks Rocker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bronson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rocker.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bronson - that will leave a mark!
Bronson catches Rocker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rocker throws an overhand right that lands on Bronson's shoulder, as Bronson tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rocker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bronson looks to score with a jab to the body but Rocker is just out of range.
Rocker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bronson with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Bronson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Don Bronson's cut.
That's time! Bronson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Bronson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rocker throws out the jab.
Bronson blocks a head kick by Rocker.
Bronson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bronson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rocker was well out of range. Poor timing from Bronson.
Rocker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bronson.
It seemed like Rocker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bronson checks a leg kick.
As Rocker looks to move away, Bronson throws a big counter combo but Rocker just gets out of the way.
Rocker throws a looping overhand right but Bronson ducks down to avoid it.
Bronson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bronson - that will leave a mark!
The fighters circling - Rocker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bronson connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rocker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bronson as he jumps to the side.
Bronson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rocker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
A big right from Rocker misses.
Bronson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rocker.
A slow jab from Rocker misses its intended target.
Rocker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bronson counters with an outside leg kick.
Bronson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rocker manages to avoid it.
Bronson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bronson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rocker blocks a leg kick.
Bronson with the inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Bronson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rocker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rocker throws a right hand that misses
and Bronson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rocker thinking.
Bronson looks to land a combination but Rocker avoids it well.
Rocker with a nice cross.
Bronson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Rocker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rocker throws the left hand but Bronson avoids the punch easily.
Rocker has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bronson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rocker 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.
Bronson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bronson tries to land a leg kick but Rocker saw it coming and moves away.
Bronson looks to throw a body kick
letting Rocker counter with a right hand.
Bronson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bronson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rocker.
Rocker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bronson.
Nice defenses there by Rocker.
Bronson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bronson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bronson moves out of range as Rocker strikes.
Rocker just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Bronson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rocker, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
Rocker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rocker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rocker has Bronson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bronson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Don Bronson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ram Rocker.
Bronson lands an uppercut.
Bronson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bronson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bronson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bronson can't find room to land a body shot as Rocker controls the action.
Rocker takes a shot to the head.
Ram Rocker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rocker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rocker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bronson lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Rocker manages to break the clinch.
Rocker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rocker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bronson throws a low kick but Rocker avoids it.
Bronson blocks a leg kick.#T4#
Rocker loads up on a big right hand but Bronson slips the punch.
Bronson jabs Rocker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rocker throws a sloppy head kick and Bronson moves out of range easily.
Rocker just misses with a punch to the body.
Bronson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rocker misses with a looping right.
Rocker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bronson misses with an uppercut. Rocker saw that one coming.
Bronson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rocker.
Bronson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rocker misses with a looping right.
Rocker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bronson.
Bronson is looking to land body kicks.
Bronson misses with a low kick.
Don Bronson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rocker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Bronson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bronson, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Bronson!

Don Bronson 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: Lalla vs Dee     
Date:   Aug 15, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Kurri lands.
Kurri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bronson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bronson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kurri throws an off balance right hand
and Bronson counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Bronson misses.
Kurri throws out a loose jab but Bronson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kurri tries to bum rush Bronson with a series of wild strikes but Bronson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tatu Kurri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurri looks to throw the jab but Bronson is out of range.
Kurri lands a nice looking body shot.
Kurri moves out of range as Bronson throws a body kick.
Kurri misses the shot to the body.
Bronson moves out of range of the strikes.
Kurri moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kurri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bronson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kurri.
Bronson misses with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bronson misses with a low kick.
Bronson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kurri shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bronson pinned against the cage. Bronson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kurri misses with a straight left.
Kurri throws a hook but Bronson avoids it easily.#T1#
Kurri misses with a hook. Bronson ducked under it nicely.
Bronson stuns Kurri with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Kurri misses the target.
Kurri steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bronson. That one must have hurt.
Kurri gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bronson.
Bronson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kurri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kurri fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bronson lands the left hand.
Kurri misses with a hook
and Bronson counters with a straight right hand.
Bronson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kurri.#TD#
Kurri shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bronson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kurri landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kurri throwing strikes but Bronson manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Kurri is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at K.O Heaven, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kurri struggling a bit here.
Bronson tries to advance to mount but Kurri denies him.
Bronson moves into full mount! #T2#
Kurri keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kurri wants to control but Bronson is having none of it.
Kurri working to try and regain half guard.
Bronson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kurri 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.
Let's hope that Bronson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
Kurri is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bronson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kurri. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kurri regains half guard.
Well, if Bronson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kurri moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Kurri has his foot on Bronson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bronson works his way back into a safe position though.
Bronson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bronson wants to control from the top but Kurri keeps moving.
Bronson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Bronson looking to sit in guard and control but Kurri gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Bronson is adopting a defensive guard.
Kurri postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kurri slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Kurri is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bronson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bronson wants to control but Kurri postures up.
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 Tatu Kurri will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kurri throws a lazy right hand but Bronson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kurri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bronson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bronson moves out of range as Kurri strikes.
Kurri throws the left hand but Bronson avoids the punch easily.
Kurri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kurri misses the jab.
Kurri throws a lazy uppercut
and Bronson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bronson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bronson moves out of range of the strikes.
Bronson moves out of range as Kurri strikes.
Bronson lands with a hook. Kurri tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bronson connects with a nice looking jab.
Bronson throws the kick towards the body but Kurri avoids it.
Kurri is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kurri lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bronson is looking to land body kicks.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kurri!
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!
Kurri throws a jab when Bronson was well out of range.
Bronson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bronson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Bronson slips a jab from Kurri.
Bronson throws out a counter right but Kurri avoids it with no problem.
Don Bronson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kurri throws the left hand but Bronson avoids the punch easily.
Kurri throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bronson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kurri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bronson manages to avoid it.
Bronson blocks a jab.
Bronson misses with a body kick.
A low kick lands for Bronson.
Bronson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bronson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bronson duly obliges.
Kurri moves out of range of the body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kurri misses the target.
Kurri moves away from the strike by Bronson.
Bronson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bronson wants it to stay on the feet.
Kurri misses with a hook
and Bronson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bronson cracks Kurri with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bronson swings for the body but Kurri moves out of range.
Bronson misses with an uppercut.
Bronson staying out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kurri's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bronson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kurri scrambles back to his feet.
Kurri fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bronson on the side of the head.#T2#
Kurri staying out of range there.
Bronson lands with a nice body punch.
Kurri thuds his right hand into Bronson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bronson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kurri.
A swing and a miss from Kurri.
Bronson scores with a jab. Kurri acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bronson swings for the body but Kurri moves out of range.
Kurri slips a jab and a cross from Bronson.
Kurri takes one on the button.
Kurri misses with a takedown attempt - Bronson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bronson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kurri with a body shot.
Bronson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tatu Kurri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bronson slips under a jab.
Bronson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bronson throws a body shot but no joy.
Bronson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bronson slips under a jab from Kurri.#T3#
Kurri turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kurri throws a looping overhand right but Bronson ducks down to avoid it.
Kurri shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bronson pinned against the cage. Bronson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bronson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bronson cracks Kurri with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Some wild striking there from Kurri.
Bronson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kurri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kurri misses with a double jab.
Bronson throws a shot from downtown. Kurri moves away and avoids it.
Kurri throws a hook but Bronson avoids it easily.
Kurri connects with a looping right hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bronson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kurri - the referee stops the clock and Bronson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kurri. Bronson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#TD#
Kurri looking to score a takedown here. Bronson is defending well but Kurri drives through and ends up in Bronson's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bronson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
Bronson keeping moving, preventing Kurri from controlling successfully.
Kurri is really struggling to control Bronson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bronson looking for a sweep. Not yet Bronson, not yet.
Bronson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB#
Kurri is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bronson pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurri works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Don Bronson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
A slow jab from Kurri misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Kurri.
A big left from Bronson misses.
Bronson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kurri throws out the jab.
Bronson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kurri tests Bronson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kurri thows a leg kick but Bronson checks it
letting Bronson counter with a right hand.
Bronson staying out of range there.
Kurri looks to score with a jab to the body but Bronson is just out of range.
A cross from Bronson lands.
Bronson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kurri shoots in for a takedown but Bronson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kurri misses with the body kick
and Bronson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bronson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Kurri misses its intended target.
Bronson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kurri.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bronson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bronson defending well as Kurri loads up on a big left hand.
That kick from Bronson tenderised Kurri's leg. Kurri is trying to keep his angry face on.
Don Bronson seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Kurri misses the target.
Bronson feints a counter leg kick.
Bronson lands a right hook to the body.
Kurri shoots and misses
and Bronson counters with a head kick. That will keep Kurri thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kurri misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Bronson to counter with a crisp jab.
Bronson lands with a nice body punch.
Bronson slips a straight right by Kurri.
Bronson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kurri at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Kurri.
Bronson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kurri throws a push kick but Bronson slaps the foot to one side.
Kurri misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kurri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bronson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kurri.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kurri, as that shot connected.
Kurri looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bronson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kurri doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kurri walks into a left hand.
Bronson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kurri throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Bronson scores with a sloppy right hand. Kurri should have avoided that one.
Bronson is looking to land body kicks.
Kurri shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tatu Kurri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bronson lands with a hook. Kurri tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kurri has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kurri there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bronson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kurri misses with a right hand
and Bronson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bronson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bronson throws a jab when Kurri was well out of range.
Bronson avoids the body shot from Kurri.
Kurri thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bronson throws out a counter right but Kurri avoids it with no problem.
Bronson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kurri if he has to take too many more of those.
Bronson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kurri misses the jab.
Bronson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kurri.
Bronson wants to get back to his feet but Kurri is dominant here and he's now got Bronson's back!#T3#
Bronson trying to control the hands but Kurri breaks the grip. #SUB#
Kurri has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kurri avoiding Bronson 's attempts to control his hands.
Bronson can't escape the position. #SUB#
Bronson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kurri gets his way!
Kurri gets his hands free as Bronson looks to control. #T4##SUB#
Kurri is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bronson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
A lull in the action here.
Bronson needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Kurri scores with punches to the body.
Bronson prevents Kurri from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Kurri is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB#
Bronson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Don Bronson just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Bronson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bronson throws a right hand that misses
and Kurri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bronson lands a nice looking body shot.
Kurri shoots in looking for a takedown. Bronson tries to sprawl out of it but Kurri keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bronson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kurri just misses with a punch to the body.
Kurri throws out a loose jab but Bronson uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bronson! But no joy.
Kurri lands a really nice looking cross but Bronson seems unphased.
A jab from Bronson does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurri scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bronson throws a body punch but Kurri moves out of range.
Bronson throws a hook but Kurri avoids it easily.
Bronson tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Kurri wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A leg kick checked by Kurri.
Kurri shoots in but no luck this time. #T1#
Kurri throws a lazy right hand but Bronson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bronson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kurri.
Bronson moves out of range of the strikes.
Bronson misses with a looping right.#TD#
Kurri closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bronson did well to prevent Kurri getting side control.
Bronson tries to roll over but Kurri keeps him under control.
Bronson is controlling Kurri's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Bronson is trying to get back to full guard.
Kurri works his way into side control.
Bronson tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Bronson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kurri's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bronson trying to control here. #SUB#
Kurri is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bronson sees it coming and defends easily.
Bronson wants to get back to full guard.
Bronson taking some punishment here, with Kurri in his half guard. #SUB#
Kurri is looking for a kimura but Bronson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kurri to get the leverage.
Bronson is trying is best to control the position here.
Kurri working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Bronson is defending against the submission attempts here by Kurri.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bronson wants to control but Kurri is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Bronson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bronson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Bronson passes Kurri's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kurri is looking for a sweep. Bronson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bronson controlling the action here.
Kurri moves into full guard. #T4##SUB#
Kurri looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bronson passes into side control.
Bronson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kurri keeps working.
A lull in the action here as Bronson stalls from top position.
Kurri is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bronson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kurri!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Don Bronson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Kurri throws a poor cross that misses
and Bronson counters with a straight right hand.
Bronson misses with a head kick.
Bronson blocks the body kick.
Kurri tries to move into range but Bronson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kurri misses with a double jab.
Bronson feints and then cracks Kurri's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kurri down.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bronson.
Kurri misses with a straight right.
Bronson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kurri.
Bronson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bronson misses with a body kick.
Bronson 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.
Kurri thuds his right hand into Bronson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kurri's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bronson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kurri scrambles back to his feet.
Bronson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bronson dips to his left and cracks Kurri with an uppercut!
Nice takedown defense from Bronson. No joy for Kurri on that attempt. #T1#
A jab lands there for Bronson.
Kurri with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bronson counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tatu Kurri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bronson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kurri.
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.
Bronson lands a jab to the nose.
Kurri moves out of range as Bronson throws a body kick.
Kurri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bronson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bronson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bronson works Kurri's body with a nice hook.
Kurri misses with a looping left.
Bronson stuffs the takedown.
Bronson tests Kurri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good shot there by Bronson.
Kurri misses with a straight left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bronson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kurri.
Kurri tries to bum rush Bronson with a series of wild strikes but Bronson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Kurri lands with an uppercut that bounces Bronson off the cage and back into range.
Bronson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kurri.
Bronson flicks out a counter leg kick but Kurri steps away.
Bronson ducks under a wild hook from Kurri.
Kurri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bronson scores with a leg kick.
Kurri misses with a right hand
and Bronson counters with a stiff right hand.
Kurri throws a poor cross that misses
and Bronson counters with a nice body shot.
Bronson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kurri shoots in for a takedown but Bronson shows good takedown defense.
Bronson jabs at Kurri's body.
Bronson cracks Kurri with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bronson keeps Kurri at a distance using the push kick.
Bronson thows a body kick. Kurri tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bronson looks to land a body kick but Kurri moved away.
Bronson walks into a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bronson. That's going to slow Kurri down.
Kurri looks to throw the jab but Bronson is out of range. #T3#
Bronson throws a nice looking combination but Kurri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kurri walks into a straight right hand from Bronson.
Bronson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bronson with a jab.
Kurri looks to score with a jab to the body but Bronson is just out of range.
Bronson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bronson stuffs the takedown.
Kurri connects with a right hand. Bronson shakes it off.
Kurri cracks Bronson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kurri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bronson.
Bronson lands a jab.
Nice shot by Bronson.
Kurri lands a lovely overhand right.
Kurri misses with a head kick.
Bronson blocks a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kurri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bronson manages to avoid it.#T4#
Bronson slips a straight right by Kurri.
Bronson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kurri. Kurri circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kurri looks to throw the jab but Bronson is out of range.
Bronson throws a front kick aimed at Kurri's knee but Kurri avoids it well.
Kurri misses with a hook.
Bronson tests Kurri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kurri scores with a three punch combo!
Bronson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bronson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kurri doesn't seem bothered though.
Bronson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bronson is looking to clinch but Kurri is avoiding it.
Kurri fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bronson avoids it really well and circles away.
Tatu Kurri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kurri throws a series of punches but Bronson avoids them all with ease.
Don Bronson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kurri ducks right into an uppercut from Bronson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Bronson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bronson 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 46:50
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 49:48
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Don Bronson!

Don Bronson 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.
The defeated Tatu Kurri had this to say: 'ggwp'.

 

Event: RFC Live in Sydney 3     
Date:   May 30, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bronson misses with a body kick.
Bronson with a jab.
Ko Nachi misses with a low kick.
Ko Nachi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Don Bronson has been cut.
Bronson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ko Nachi is able to avoid easily.
Ko Nachi needs to keep his hands up - Bronson had a free shot at his head there.
Bronson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ko Nachi swats away the attempt to clinch by Bronson.
Ko Nachi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Ko Nachi.
Bronson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bronson with a nice cross.
Bronson scores with the left hand. Ko Nachi knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Nice straight punches there by Bronson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bronson.
Bronson with a nice calf kick.
Ko Nachi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Bronson counters by clinching up.
I was talking to Bronson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ko Nachi presses Bronson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ko Nachi digs a right hand into Bronson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bronson's gas tank.
We've been informed that Ko Nachi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A short right from Ko Nachi.
Bronson tries a body shot but Ko Nachi blocks it.
Ko Nachi scores with a shoulder strike.
Ko Nachi misses with a body punch.
Ko Nachi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bronson's elbow.
Ko Nachi lands a right hand.
Bronson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bronson tries to work over Ko Nachi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ko Nachi misses with the head strike.
Ko Nachi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bronson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bronson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ko Nachi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bronson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ko Nachi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ko Nachi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bronson blocks a body shot from Ko Nachi.
Bronson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Bronson. #BC#
Bronson breaks the clinch.
Ko Nachi misses with a hook
and Bronson counters with a stiff right hand.
Ko Nachi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bronson.
Ko Nachi lands a leg kick that knocks Bronson off balance momentarily.
Bronson throws a wild body kick that Ko Nachi sees coming a mile off.
A nice side step and Ko Nachi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bronson throws a series of punches but Ko Nachi moves out of range.
A nice side step and Ko Nachi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bronson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ko Nachi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bronson.
Ko Nachi throws out a counter right but Bronson avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Bronson gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Ko Nachi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bronson backwards.
Ko Nachi blocking some punches.
Ko Nachi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bronson's elbow.
Ko Nachi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bronson backwards.
A short right from Ko Nachi.
Still in the clinch, Ko Nachi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ko Nachi throws a punch but it's blocked by Bronson.
Bronson throws a punch but it's blocked by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bronson prevents a body shot from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ko Nachi throws a punch but it's blocked by Bronson.
A short body shot lands from Bronson as the two fighters clinch.
Ko Nachi struggles to land a body shot inside as Bronson controls his hands.
Ko Nachi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ko Nachi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bronson backwards.
Bronson blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ko Nachi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ko Nachi pushes Bronson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Ko Nachi misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bronson.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bronson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bronson lands with a right to the head.
Bronson prevents a body shot from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi tries to throw a body punch but Bronson avoids it by throwing Ko Nachi back against the cage.
Ko Nachi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bronson prevents a body shot from Ko Nachi.
Bronson has a couple of punches blocked by Ko Nachi.
Bronson lands with a right to the head.
Ko Nachi blocks an uppercut.
Ko Nachi misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bronson blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Bronson.
A short right from Bronson on the inside.
Ko Nachi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rigel Ko Nachi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Don Bronson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Bronson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ko Nachi.
Bronson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Don Bronson is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Bronson clinches with his opponent.
Bronson pushes off an throws an elbow but Ko Nachi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ko Nachi struggles to land a body shot inside as Bronson controls his hands.
Ko Nachi lands with a left to the head.
Ko Nachi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ko Nachi tries to throw a body punch but Bronson avoids it by throwing Ko Nachi back against the cage.
Ko Nachi lands a body punch.
Bronson misses with a punch to the body.
Ko Nachi struggles to land a body shot inside as Bronson controls his hands.
Bronson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ko Nachi blocking some punches.
Bronson prevents a body shot from Ko Nachi.
A head punch on the inside from Bronson fails to land. #BC#
Bronson manages to break the clinch.
Bronson fakes the leg kick and cracks Ko Nachi in the body. #T1##CL2#
Ko Nachi pushes Bronson up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Ko Nachi on the inside.
Bronson tries a body shot but Ko Nachi blocks it.
Ko Nachi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ko Nachi cracks Bronson with a nice body shot.
Ko Nachi swings wildly with an uppercut but Bronson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ko Nachi swings wildly with an uppercut but Bronson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ko Nachi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bronson struggles to land a body shot inside as Ko Nachi controls his hands.
Ko Nachi misses with a body punch.
Bronson struggles to land a body shot inside as Ko Nachi controls his hands.
Ko Nachi tries to throw a body punch but Bronson avoids it by throwing Ko Nachi back against the cage.
Ko Nachi is working Bronson over against the cage.
Ko Nachi trying to stall but Bronson improves his position.
Bronson lands a shoulder strike.
Ko Nachi misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Bronson lands a nice shot to the body.
Ko Nachi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ko Nachi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ko Nachi tries to throw a body punch but Bronson avoids it by throwing Ko Nachi back against the cage.
Ko Nachi swings wildly with an uppercut but Bronson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bronson blocking some punches.
Ko Nachi can't find room to land a body shot as Bronson controls the action.
Ko Nachi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bronson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Bronson.
Bronson lands a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bronson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ko Nachi backwards.
Ko Nachi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ko Nachi can't find room to land a body shot as Bronson controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bronson.
Ko Nachi is pushing Bronson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T3#
Bronson blocks an uppercut.
Bronson lands a body shot.
Ko Nachi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bronson backwards.
Ko Nachi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ko Nachi misses with a body punch.
Bronson is leaning against Ko Nachi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bronson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bronson prevents a body shot from Ko Nachi.
Bronson tries to work over Ko Nachi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ko Nachi can't find room to land a body shot as Bronson controls the action.
Ko Nachi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ko Nachi working aggressively here.
Bronson prevents a body shot from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bronson. #T4#
Ko Nachi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bronson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bronson has a couple of punches blocked by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ko Nachi swings wildly with an uppercut but Bronson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bronson blocks a body shot from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bronson tries to work over Ko Nachi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bronson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ko Nachi's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Ko Nachi as the two fighters clinch.
Ko Nachi tries to throw a body punch but Bronson avoids it by throwing Ko Nachi back against the cage.
Ko Nachi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bronson backwards.
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!
Ko Nachi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ko Nachi pushes Bronson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bronson blocks a body shot from Ko Nachi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rigel Ko Nachi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Don Bronson'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#
Bronson moves out of range of the strikes.
Bronson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ko Nachi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ko Nachi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A left lands for Bronson.
Ko Nachi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bronson.
Ko Nachi flicks out a counter leg kick but Bronson steps away.
Ko Nachi connects with a body shot that sends Bronson's belly button to the back.
Ko Nachi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bronson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ko Nachi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Don Bronson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson punishes Ko Nachi's body with a nice straight punch.
Bronson misses the shot to the body.
Bronson throws the left hand but Ko Nachi avoids the punch easily.
Bronson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ko Nachi is out of range. #T1#
Ko Nachi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bronson.
Bronson wants to clinch but Ko Nachi slips to the side
and Ko Nachi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ko Nachi misses with a left hand
and Bronson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bronson thows a leg kick but Ko Nachi checks it
and Ko Nachi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bronson throws an off balance right hand
and Ko Nachi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ko Nachi lands a slapping body shot.
Bronson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bronson misses with a body shot.
Ko Nachi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ko Nachi throws out a loose jab but Bronson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A low kick from Bronson is predictable there
and Ko Nachi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ko Nachi misses with a kick to the body.
Ko Nachi misses with a low kick.
Ko Nachi lands with a cross. #CUT2#Don Bronson's cut is getting worse.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bronson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bronson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bronson misses with the body kick
and Ko Nachi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bronson wants to clinch
and Ko Nachi counters with a nice body shot.
Bronson with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Bronson clinches up with Ko Nachi and pushes him back against the cage.
Bronson blocks an uppercut.
Bronson lands an uppercut.
Ko Nachi lands a shot to the body.
Ko Nachi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bronsons head.
Bronson swings wildly with an uppercut but Ko Nachi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bronson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ko Nachi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Bronson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ko Nachis head.
Ko Nachi lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ko Nachi.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Ko Nachi.
A short body shot lands from Ko Nachi as the two fighters clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ko Nachi digs a right hand underneath Bronson's ribcage. Bronson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Don Bronson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice left hand lands by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bronson tries to throw a body punch but Ko Nachi avoids it by throwing Bronson back against the cage.
Ko Nachi tries a body shot but Bronson blocks it.
Rigel Ko Nachi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ko Nachi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bronson backwards.
Ko Nachi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ko Nachi can't find room to land a body shot as Bronson controls the action.
Ko Nachi lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bronson misses with the head strike. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Bronson fails to land.
Ko Nachi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bronson backwards.
Ko Nachi digs a right hand underneath Bronson's ribcage. Bronson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bronson prevents a body shot from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bronson backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bronson misses with the head strike.
Ko Nachi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ko Nachi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ko Nachi digs a right hand underneath Bronson's ribcage. Bronson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ko Nachi can't find room to land a body shot as Bronson controls the action.
Ko Nachi lands a nice shot to the body.
Ko Nachi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ko Nachi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ko Nachi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bronson backwards.
Ko Nachi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rigel Ko Nachi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ko Nachi can't find room to land a body shot as Bronson controls the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rigel Ko Nachi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ko Nachi 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 John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rigel Ko Nachi!

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

 

Event: RFC: Hughes vs. Cirelli 2     
Date:   May 02, 2020
#R1#
Bronson tests Tropper's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tropper takes a swing at Bronson's ribcage but misses.
Tropper misses with a double jab.
Don Bronson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bronson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tropper.
Tropper looks to score with a jab to the body but Bronson is just out of range.
It looked like Bronson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tropper slips under a jab.
Bronson dips to his left and cracks Tropper with an uppercut!
Tropper misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick misses from Bronson.
Bronson dodges the punch combination from Tropper.
Bronson throws an overhand right that lands on Tropper's shoulder, as Tropper tries to avoid the shot.
Bronson misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Bronson misses.
Tropper is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bronson with a body shot.
Tropper looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Bronson clinches with his opponent.
Tropper wants to get back to striking at distance but Bronson won't allow it.
Bronson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tropper backwards. #T1#
Bronson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Bronson breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Tropper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bronson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tropper if he has to take too many more of those.
Bronson is looking to clinch but Tropper is avoiding it.
Tropper lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bronson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tropper manages to avoid it.
Tropper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bronson.
Bronson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tropper takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bronson looks to score with a jab to the body but Tropper is just out of range.
Bronson throws a head kick but Tropper moves out of range.
Tropper has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A low kick from Bronson misses
letting Tropper counter with a right hand. #CL#
Bronson rushes Tropper and presses him up against the cage.
Bronson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Troppers head. #BC#
Bronson breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bronson connects with a body shot that sends Tropper's belly button to the back.#T2#
Bronson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tropper counters with a nice uppercut.
Tropper rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bronson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tropper throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bronson dodges the punch combination from Tropper.
A swing and a miss from Bronson.
Bronson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A telegraphed right hand from Bronson misses the target.
Bronson throws an overhand right that lands on Tropper's shoulder, as Tropper tries to avoid the shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bronson. Tropper shrugs it off though.
Bronson looks to throw the jab but Tropper is out of range.
Tropper misses with a body shot.
Bronson scores with a hook to the body. Tropper takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tropper takes one to the chin there.
Tropper looks to land a combination but Bronson avoids it well. #T3#
Tropper punishes Bronson's body with a nice straight punch.
Bronson throws a push kick but Tropper slaps the foot to one side.
Tropper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bronson lands an overhand right.
Bronson looks to score with a jab to the body but Tropper is just out of range.
Bronson tests Tropper's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bronson scores with a nice right hand.
Tropper has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bronson finds it's way round the side to connect with Tropper's head.
Bronson slips a jab and a cross from Tropper. #CL#
Bronson instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Tropper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bronson lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tropper misses with an uppercut
and Bronson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tropper's knee momentarily.
Tropper is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bronson rather than just go for the knockout.
Bronson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tropper. #T4#
Bronson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tropper misses the body punch
and Bronson counters with a right hand to the body.
Tropper throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Bronson counters by moving into the clinch.
Bronson is working Tropper over against the cage.
Tropper tries to break free but Bronson pushes him back against the cage.
Bronson struggles to land a body shot inside as Tropper controls his hands.
Tropper is trying to break the clinch but Bronson has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Tropper. #BC#
Bronson manages to break the clinch.
Bronson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tropper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bronson.
Bronson ducks under a wild hook from Tropper.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid body kick from Bronson.
Nice uppercut there from Bronson.
Tropper misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Bronson dominated that round.
That's time! Bronson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bronson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tropper circles away quickly and effectively.
Bronson scores with a sloppy right hand. Tropper should have avoided that one. #CL#
Bronson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tropper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tropper tries to circle away but Bronson has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Tropper breaks from the clinch.
Bronson fakes the leg kick and cracks Tropper in the body.
Tropper swats away the attempt to clinch by Bronson.
Bronson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tropper can do to turn this around?
Tropper tries to bum rush Bronson with a series of wild strikes but Bronson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nick Tropper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bronson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tropper manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Bronson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bronson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Bronson.
Tropper wants to break free but Bronson has control.
Don Bronson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bronson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Bronson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bronson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tropper or not.
Bronson lands with a light punch inside.
Bronson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tropper is looking to break free of the clinch but Bronson has double underhooks.
Tropper tries to circle away but Bronson has him pinned against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Bronson.
Bronson misses with a body punch.
Bronson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tropper wants to get back to striking at distance but Bronson won't allow it.
A short left from Bronson. #BC#
Bronson breaks the clinch.
Tropper takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tropper misses the shot to the body.
Bronson throws a body shot but no joy.
Tropper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Tropper with a nice cross.
Tropper misses with a series of wild punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Bronson moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Bronson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Bronson rushes Tropper and presses him up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Bronson.
Bronson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tropper tries to break the clinch but Bronson is controlling the position. #BC#
Bronson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tropper rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bronson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tropper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bronson scoring well with a low kick there.
Bronson digs a good hook to Tropper's body. #T3#
Tropper throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bronson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tropper's knee momentarily.
Tropper is breathing heavily.
Bronson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tropper has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tropper tries to move into range but Bronson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tropper takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bronson looks to land a body kick but Tropper moved away.
It seemed like Tropper was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bronson. #CL#
Bronson clinches up against the cage.
Bronson lands with a light punch inside.
Bronson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bronson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tropper blocks it with crossed arms.
Tropper managing to block the knees to the body from Bronson.
Bronson lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tropper wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bronson has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Bronson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tropper fails to land with a series of punches. #T4#
Jab by Bronson.
Tropper misses with a wild combination.
Tropper closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bronson throws a hook but Tropper blocks it.
Tropper on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A good leg kick by Bronson.
Bronson connects with an inside leg kick.
Bronson lands a head shot.
Tropper scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tropper throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bronson counters with a stiff right hand.
Bronson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tropper. That did some damage!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bronson scores with a kick to the body.
Bronson's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Tropper takes one to the chin there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Bronson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bronson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bronson lands a leg kick that knocks Tropper off balance momentarily.
Tropper throws a right hand that Bronson ducks under and follows up with a left that Bronson also avoids with ease.
Bronson dodges the punch combination from Tropper.
Bronson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tropper is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bronson with a body shot.
Tropper throws a right and a left that Bronson avoids nicely.
Bronson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bronson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bronson swings for the body but Tropper moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson lands a nice hook to Tropper's body. Tropper takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A combination from Tropper does no damage.
Tropper stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bronson.
Bronson tries to close the distance and clinch but Tropper swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bronson doesn't manage to clinch there - Tropper circles away. #T1#
Tropper checks the leg kick.
Bronson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tropper walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bronson.
Bronson lands with a slapping head kick. #CL#
Bronson forces Tropper back against the cage and clinches.
Bronson works on Tropper's body with a couple of short punches.
Tropper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tropper wants to get back to striking at distance but Bronson won't allow it.
Tropper tries to break the clinch but Bronson is controlling the position.
Bronson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tropper backwards.
Bronson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Bronson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bronson throws a push kick but Tropper slaps the foot to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tropper. Bronson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bronson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bronson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T2#
Bronson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bronson just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bronson. That's going to slow Tropper down.
A head kick misses from Bronson.
Bronson lands with a good body shot.
Bronson connects with an inside leg kick.
Bronson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tropper lands with a cross.
Bronson lands a glancing blow to the side of Tropper's head.
Bronson scoring well with a low kick there.
Tropper misses with a series of wild punches.
Some wild striking there from Tropper.
Bronson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Bronson lands the left hand.#CL#
Bronson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tropper has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Tropper breaks from the clinch.
Bronson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tropper manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bronson throws a leg kick which misses Tropper's front leg but catches the back leg as Tropper tries to avoid it.
Tropper has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bronson.
Bronson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sloppy strikes from Tropper. Those never looked like landing.
Bronson cracks Tropper with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tropper throws a series of strikes that have Bronson backpedaling.
Tropper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tropper misses with a two punch combination.
Tropper throws a combination that misses
and Tropper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tropper walks into a jab.
Tropper takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bronson lands a jab to the nose.
Tropper misses with a few strikes there.
Tropper loads up on a big right hand but Bronson slips the punch.
Bronson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tropper's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bronson lands a body shot.
Bronson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tropper misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bronson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tropper gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bronson.
Tropper moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC#
Tropper is rocked!
Tropper rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bronson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tropper is still on wobbly legs! Can Bronson finish him?
Nice defenses there by Tropper.
Nick Tropper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tropper seems to have recovered his senses.
Some wild striking there from Tropper.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Bronson!

Don Bronson 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 96     
Date:   Feb 15, 2020
#R1#
Rocks drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT#
It looks like Jason Rocks has been cut.
Bronson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rocks has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rocks moves out of range as Bronson throws a body kick.
Rocks is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rocks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bronson. Bronson obviously looking to wear him down.
Rocks slips a straight right by Bronson.
Bronson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rocks steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bronson.
Bronson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rocks. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocks moves out of range as Bronson strikes.
Bronson throws a leg kick but Rocks sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bronson sets himself, and Rocks steps forward looking for the clinch! Bronson avoids it this time.#T1#
Rocks avoids a kick to the body.
Rocks wants to counter with a clinch but Bronson pushes him away.
Bronson wants to land a leg kick but Rocks is out of range.
Rocks tries to counter with a clinch but Bronson shakes him off and moves away.
Bronson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rocks stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bronson.
Bronson lands a nice shot to the body.
Bronson takes a swing at Rocks's ribcage but misses.
Bronson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rocks tries to counter with a clinch but Bronson shakes him off and moves away.
Rocks moves out of range as Bronson throws a body kick.
Rocks steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bronson.
Don Bronson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Bronson is looking to land body kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rocks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bronson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bronson throws a leg kick but Rocks sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bronson scores with a sloppy right hand. Rocks should have avoided that one.
A head kick misses from Bronson.
Bronson throws a hook to the side of Rocks's head but Rocks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3##KD#
Bronson lands a big right hand that sends Rocks crashing to the mat! Bronson stays standing though and waves Rocks back to his feet!#ROC#
Rocks is rocked!
Bronson drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Rocks's head, knocking him out cold! Bronson is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Don Bronson!
Don Bronson 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.
Jason Rocks spoke after the fight, saying 'You watched fight. I got money. Win-win.'.

 

Event: UnderGround FC 93     
Date:   Feb 08, 2020
#R1#
Falcon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bronson.
Bronson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL#
Bronson closes the distance and clinches.
Falcon is trying to force a seperation but Bronson has the dominant position.
Bronson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bronson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bronson misses with a body punch.
Bronson presses Falcon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bronson scores with a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Bronson as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Bronson as the two fighters clinch.
Bronson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bronson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Falcons head.
Bronson digs a right hand into Falcon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Falcon's gas tank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bronson lands a shot to the body.#T1#
Falcon working hard to break the clinch.
Bronson lands a hook that snaps the head of Falcon backwards.
Bronson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bronson.
Bronson lands a left hand.
Bronson 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.
Bronson digs a right hand underneath Falcon's ribcage. Falcon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Falcon looks winded!
Bronson lands a hook that snaps the head of Falcon backwards.
Bronson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Bronson.
Bronson lands with a light punch inside.
A right hand to the body from Bronson.
Bronson lands a nice shot to the body.
Bronson lands a body shot. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bronson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Falcon takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Bronson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Falcon working hard to break the clinch.
Falcon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bronson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Falcon.
Bronson is leaning against Falcon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bronson lands with a right to the head.
Bronson lands a nice knee to the body.
Bronson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bronson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bronson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bronson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Falcon backwards. #T3#
Bronson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bronson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Bronson.
Bronson scores with a hook to the body.
Bronson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Falcon or not.
Bronson presses Falcon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bronson lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#
Falcon is rocked!
Falcon has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bronson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Falcon can turn it around.
A right hand to the body from Bronson.
Falcon is still on wobbly legs! Can Bronson finish him?
Bronson with the Thai clinch, moves his hips back and unleashes a brutal knee to the head! Falcon drops to the mat in a crumpled heap! Huuuuuuge knee there! WOW!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Don Bronson!
A relieved looking Don Bronson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: XF 23     
Date:   Aug 09, 2019
#R1#
Bronson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tanagawa on the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Kensei Tanagawa has been cut.
Bronson misses the jab.
Bronson thuds a left hand into Tanagawa's body.
Bronson misses with a looping left.
Tanagawa throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Bronson counter with a right hand.
A big left from Bronson misses.
Tanagawa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tanagawa throws a hook but Bronson blocks it.
Bronson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tanagawa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bronson connects with a single shot there.
Tanagawa has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bronson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tanagawa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Tanagawa misses.
Bronson misses with a wild body shot.
Tanagawa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bronson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Bronson misses with a leg kick.
Tanagawa wants to counter with a clinch but Bronson pushes him away.
Bronson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bronson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Tanagawa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bronson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bronson throws a leg kick
and Tanagawa counters with a straight right hand.
Bronson lands a leg kick that knocks Tanagawa off balance momentarily.
Bronson throws a leg kick which misses Tanagawa's front leg but catches the back leg as Tanagawa tries to avoid it.
Bronson looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Tanagawa counters with a shoot takedown. Bronson fights it but they end up in guard.
Tanagawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Bronson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bronson working for a triangle but Tanagawa defends it easily.
Bronson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Bronson working for a triangle but Tanagawa defends it easily. #T2##SUB#
Bronson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tanagawa wants to control from the top but Bronson keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tanagawa looking to pass the guard.
Bronson working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bronson connects with a leg kick. Tanagawa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T3#
Bronson misses with an uppercut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bronson.
Bronson thumps Tanagawa with a low kick.
Bronson scores with a body shot.
Bronson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tanagawa.
Tanagawa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bronson was well out of range. Poor timing from Tanagawa.
Bronson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tanagawa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bronson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tanagawa moves out of range of the body kick.
Tanagawa wants to counter with a clinch but Bronson pushes him away.
Tanagawa tries a low kick but Bronson avoids it.
Bronson misses with a wild combination.
Tanagawa feints a counter leg kick.#T4#
Tanagawa misses with a leg kick
and Bronson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tanagawa really felt that one!
Don Bronson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tanagawa throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bronson counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bronson. That's going to slow Tanagawa down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bronson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bronson looks to score with a jab to the body but Tanagawa is just out of range.
Bronson lands a glancing blow to the side of Tanagawa's head.
Bronson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tanagawa slips under a jab.
Bronson checks the leg kick.
Bronson slips a jab from Tanagawa.
Bronson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tanagawa momentarily.
Bronson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bronson. Tanagawa does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Bronson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kensei Tanagawa's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bronson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tanagawa misses with a straight left.
Tanagawa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bronson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bronson with a jab.
Tanagawa works the jab nicely.
Bronson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tanagawa tries to land a front kick but Bronson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tanagawa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tanagawa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bronson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tanagawa.
Tanagawa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bronson.
Tanagawa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bronson thuds his right hand into Tanagawa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Don Bronson is winning the standup battle so far.
Bronson misses with an uppercut. Tanagawa saw that one coming.
Bronson 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.
Tanagawa avoids the body shot from Bronson. #T1#
Bronson ducks under a wild hook from Tanagawa.
Tanagawa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bronson scores with a nice strike.
A solid body kick from Bronson.
Tanagawa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bronson lands a nice looking body kick.
Bronson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tanagawa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bronson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bronson lands a right hook to the body.
Bronson lands a nice hook to Tanagawa's body. Tanagawa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tanagawa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bronson but Bronson pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
Tanagawa has his takedown stuffed
and Bronson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanagawa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bronson. Bronson obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice shot by Bronson.
Bronson scores with a jab.
A lazy body kick from Tanagawa
and Bronson counters with a thumping low kick.
Bronson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tanagawa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tanagawa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bronson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bronson lands with a cross.
Bronson moves away from the strike by Tanagawa.
Bronson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tanagawa's head backwards.#T3#
Tanagawa fails with a takedown attempt.
Don Bronson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kensei Tanagawa.
Bronson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tanagawa takes a step back to recover.
Bronson misses the jab.
Tanagawa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bronson cracks Tanagawa with a good jab.
Tanagawa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bronson. Bronson obviously looking to wear him down.
Tanagawa slips under a jab from Bronson.
Bronson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bronson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tanagawa's calf.#T4#
Bronson misses with a hook
and Tanagawa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bronson swings widly with a right hand
and Tanagawa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bronson tests Tanagawa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bronson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tanagawa can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tanagawa tries for a takedown but Bronson circles away easily
and Bronson counters with a stiff right hand.
Bronson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tanagawa throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Bronson to counter with a crisp jab.
A left lands for Bronson.
A jab from Bronson finds it's way through Tanagawa's defenses.
Tanagawa defending well as Bronson loads up on a big left hand.
Bronson tests Tanagawa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bronson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Bronson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kensei Tanagawa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tanagawa misses with a body shot.
Bronson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tanagawa throws out a counter right but Bronson avoids it with no problem.
Bronson scoring well with a low kick there.
Bronson with a nice cross.
Bronson lunges at Tanagawa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tanagawa's hand.
Tanagawa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bronson misses with a body shot.
Tanagawa digs a good hook to Bronson's body.
A jab from Bronson misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bronson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tanagawa.
Kensei Tanagawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An inside leg kick lands from Bronson.
Don Bronson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanagawa misses with a straight right. #T1#
Tanagawa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tanagawa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bronson but Bronson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bronson thinks about countering with a body kick.
Bronson throws an off balance right hand
and Tanagawa counters with a nice body shot.
Tanagawa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tanagawa throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Bronson to counter with a crisp jab.
Bronson cracks the inside of Tanagawa's front leg.
Tanagawa jabs Bronson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Bronson. That snapped Tanagawa's head back.
Tanagawa misses with a hook
enabling Bronson to counter with a crisp jab.
Bronson throws a jab but it's blocked by Tanagawa.
Tanagawa tries to clinch up but Bronson circles away and keeps his distance.
Bronson keeps Tanagawa at a distance using the push kick. #T2#
Bronson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tanagawa's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanagawa misses with a body kick.
Tanagawa misses with a looping right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bronson. That's going to slow Tanagawa down.
Bronson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Bronson.
Tanagawa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bronson.
Bronson misses with a wild combination.
Tanagawa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tanagawa slips a jab from Bronson.
Tanagawa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bronson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bronson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Don Bronson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tanagawa misses with a wild body shot.
Bronson throwing a counter right hand but Tanagawa manages to avoid it.#T3#
Tanagawa just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Bronson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bronson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tanagawa's hands.
Tanagawa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tanagawa misses with a low kick.
Tanagawa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bronson.
Tanagawa tries to clinch but Bronson is having none of it.
Tanagawa shoots in for a takedown but Bronson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bronson thumps Tanagawa with a low kick.
Bronson is looking to slow Tanagawa down with leg kicks.
Bronson thuds a left hand into Tanagawa's body.
Tanagawa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bronson throws a front kick that sends Tanagawa stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
Bronson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tanagawa jabs Bronson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bronson scores with a hook to the body. Tanagawa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bronson connects with an inside leg kick.
Bronson connects with a looping right hand.
Tanagawa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bronson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bronson.
Tanagawa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tanagawa throws a body punch but Bronson moves out of range.
Tanagawa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Tanagawa.
Bronson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tanagawa manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Bronson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bronson, 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Bronson!

 

Event: Skrap Fights 25     
Date:   Feb 23, 2019
#R1#
Deeb throws a chopping leg kick but Bronson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Deeb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bronson moves away.
Bronson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Deeb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bronson.
Deeb shapes to counter with a head kick.
Bronson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Deeb missing with a left hand there. Bronson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bronson throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
Bronson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Deeb, pushing him back against the ropes.
Bronson misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Bronson manages to break the clinch.
Deeb throws a lazy right hand but Bronson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bronson missing with a left hand there. Deeb was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bronson scores with a push kick.
Deeb tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Bronson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deeb throws out a loose jab but Bronson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bronson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Deeb counters with a body kick.
Bronson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Deeb manages to avoid it.
Bronson checks a low kick from Deeb.
Bronson misses with a body shot.
Bronson looks to score with a jab to the body but Deeb is just out of range.#T1#
Deeb staying out of range there.
Bronson throws a solid leg kick but Deeb takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bronson.
Deeb delivers a nice body kick.
Deeb fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bronson is out of range.
Bronson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deeb.
Deeb takes a swing at Bronson's ribcage but misses.
Bronson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Deeb manages to avoid it.
Bronson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Deeb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Bronson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Deeb throws a sloppy head kick and Bronson moves out of range easily.
Deeb throws a hook to the side of Bronson's head but Bronson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Deeb lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#
It looks like Don Bronson has been cut.
A solid body kick from Deeb.
Bronson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deeb.
Bronson is looking to counter punch.
Bronson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Deeb throws a quick inside leg kick.
Deeb on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bronson. Bronson obviously looking to wear him down.
Deeb looks for the body kick but Bronson saw that one coming. #T2#
Deeb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Deeb backs away, Bronson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bronson throws out a loose jab but Deeb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good work by Deeb as he checks the leg kick.
Deeb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bronson.
Deeb moves out of range as Bronson strikes.
Deeb avoids the body shot from Bronson.
Deeb feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bronson's calf.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bronson.
Bronson moves out of range of the leg kick from Deeb.
Bronson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Deeb.
Bronson throws a leg kick but Deeb sees it coming and moves out of range.
Deeb throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bronson.
Deeb throws a wild body kick that Bronson sees coming a mile off.
Bronson misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Deeb was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Deeb looks to land a right hand but Bronson moved out of range.
Good leg kick by Deeb there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T3#
Bronson misses with a looping left.
Deeb 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.
Bronson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Deeb flicks out a counter leg kick but Bronson steps away.
Bronson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bronson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bronson tries to bum rush Deeb with a series of wild strikes but Deeb uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bronson loads up on a big right hand but Deeb slips the punch.
Bronson misses with a hook.
Deeb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bronson was well out of range. Poor timing from Deeb.
Deeb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Deeb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Deeb throws a front kick that sends Bronson stumbling back into the ropes.
Deeb checks a low kick from Bronson.
Deeb misses the jab.
Bronson is looking to counter punch.
Bronson checks a leg kick nicely.
A big right from Bronson misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Deeb.
Bronson chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T4#
Deeb throws a looping overhand right but Bronson ducks down to avoid it.
Deeb misses with a straight right.
Bronson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bronson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bronson misses with a wild body shot.
Deeb lands with a kick to the temple. Bronson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Deeb slips a jab from Bronson.
Deeb looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Bronson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Deeb, pushing him back against the ropes.
Deeb has a couple of punches blocked by Bronson. #BC#
Bronson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circling - Deeb throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bronson tried to counter with a leg kick but Deeb avoided it.
Deeb is looking to slow Bronson down with leg kicks.
Deeb throws a hook to the side of Bronson's head but Bronson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Deeb avoids the head kick by Bronson.
Deeb slips under a jab from Bronson.
Deeb looks to land a left hand but Bronson moved out of range nicely.
Bronson is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Deeb clinches.
Deeb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Morb Deeb will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Don Bronson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Deeb staying out of range there.
Bronson just misses with a punch to the body.
Bronson throws a leg kick but Deeb checks it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Deeb, right into the meat.
Bronson throws a jab when Deeb was well out of range.
Bronson feints and then cracks Deeb's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Deeb down.
Deeb slips under a jab.
Deeb misses with an uppercut. Bronson saw that one coming.
That kick from Bronson tenderised Deeb's leg. Deeb is trying to keep his angry face on.
Deeb is looking to land body kicks.
A swing and a miss from Bronson.
Deeb clobbers Bronson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deeb tries to land a front kick but Bronson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Deeb with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Deeb misses with an uppercut
and Bronson counters with a good, hard body kick but Deeb shrugs it off.
Deeb looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bronson checks the leg kick.#T1#
Deeb pushes Bronson away with a front kick.
Bronson ducks under a wild hook from Deeb.
Deeb avoids the body shot from Bronson.
Bronson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Deeb can pounce on him.
Bronson throws a head kick but Deeb moves out of range.
Deeb throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bronson wants to slow Deeb down by chopping away at his legs.
Bronson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bronson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Deeb manages to avoid it.
Bronson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Deeb.
Bronson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bronson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Deeb throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Deeb misses with a body kick.
Bronson ducks under a wild hook from Deeb.
Bronson throwing a counter right hand but Deeb manages to avoid it.
Bronson just misses with a punch to the body.
Deeb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Bronson misses the target.
Deeb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bronson.#T2#
Bronson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Deeb was well out of range. Poor timing from Bronson.
Deeb misses with a body kick.
Bronson misses with an uppercut.
Deeb throws out a loose jab but Bronson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morb Deeb seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Deeb misses with a kick to the body.
Bronson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bronson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bronson looks for the body kick but Deeb saw that one coming.
Bronson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Deeb lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bronson is looking to land body kicks.
Bronson throws a jab when Deeb was well out of range.#CL#
Bronson clinches with his opponent.
Deeb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bronson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bronson blocks a body shot from Deeb.
Deeb tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Deeb prevents a body shot from Bronson.
Deeb creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bronson struggles to land a body shot inside as Deeb controls his hands.
Deeb managing to block the knees to the body from Bronson.
Deeb on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Deeb throws a head punch that misses.
Deeb has a couple of punches blocked by Bronson.
Deeb tries to land knees in the clinch but Bronson avoids the damage to the body.
Bronson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bronson prevents a body shot from Deeb.
Deeb throws a punch but it's blocked by Bronson.
Bronson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Deeb blocks an uppercut.
Bronson prevents a body shot from Deeb.
Bronson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bronson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bronson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Deeb's elbow.
Deeb misses with a punch on the inside.
Bronson dodges an elbow strike from Deeb.
Bronson tries to work over Deeb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Bronson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Deeb trying to land knees to the body.
Bronson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bronson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Deeb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bronson throws a head punch that misses.
Deeb blocks an elbow strike from Bronson.
Deeb throws a punch but it's blocked by Bronson.
Bronson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bronson.
Bronson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Deeb's elbow.
Deeb has a couple of punches blocked by Bronson.
Bronson misses with a knee strike.
Deeb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bronson's elbow.
Deeb misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Deeb blocks an elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bronson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Deeb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Deeb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bronson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Don Bronson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bronson misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Morb Deeb will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Don Bronson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Bronson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Deeb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bronson.
A big right from Bronson misses.
Deeb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bronson.
Bronson throws a big shot that misses.
Bronson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #CL#
Bronson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Deeb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Deeb can't find room to land a body shot as Bronson controls the action.
Deeb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Deeb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Deeb blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bronson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson tries to throw a body punch but Deeb avoids it by throwing Bronson back against the ropes.
Bronson misses with the head strike.
Bronson blocking some punches.
Deeb misses with a knee to the head.
Bronson tries to throw a body punch but Deeb avoids it by throwing Bronson back against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Deeb.
Deeb blocking some punches. #T1#
Bronson tries a body shot but Deeb blocks it.
Deeb struggles to land a body shot inside as Bronson controls his hands.
Bronson working aggressively here.
Deeb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bronson throws an elbow that misses.
Deeb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bronson's elbow.
Deeb tries to work over Bronson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Deeb misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bronson.
Deeb can't find room to land a body shot as Bronson controls the action.
Deeb tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Deeb pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Bronson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Deeb scores with a nice hook to the head.
Deeb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bronson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Deeb's elbow.
Deeb tries to stall but Bronson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Deeb prevents a body shot from Bronson.
Deeb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bronson tries to work over Deeb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Deeb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bronson throws a head punch that misses.
Deeb blocking some punches. #BC#
Bronson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bronson 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.
Bronson misses with a body shot
and Deeb makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Deeb misses with a head kick.
Bronson misses with an uppercut. Deeb saw that one coming.
Bronson checks a low kick from Deeb.
Deeb blocks a low kick nicely.
The fighters circling - Bronson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bronson looks to throw the jab but Deeb is out of range.
Bronson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Deeb.
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!
Deeb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Deeb swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bronson counters with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Bronson closes the distance and pushes Deeb back into the ropes.
Bronson swings wildly with an uppercut but Deeb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deeb swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Bronson prevents a body shot from Deeb.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Deeb.
Deeb working aggressively here.
Deeb blocks an uppercut.
Bronson misses with the head strike.
Deeb tries to throw a body punch but Bronson avoids it by throwing Deeb back against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Bronson fails to land.
Deeb misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bronson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Deeb misses with the head strike.
Bronson blocks a body shot from Deeb.
Bronson misses with the head strike.
Deeb goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Deeb prevents a body shot from Bronson.
Bronson can't find room to land a body shot as Deeb controls the action.
Deeb throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bronson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Deeb has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bronson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bronson tries a body shot but Deeb blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bronson. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Deeb fails to land.
Bronson can't find room to land a body shot as Deeb controls the action.
Deeb prevents a body shot from Bronson.
Bronson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Deeb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bronson blocking some punches.
Deeb misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bronson throws a punch but it's blocked by Deeb.
Deeb is trying to force a seperation but Bronson has the dominant position.
Deeb tries a body shot but Bronson blocks it.
Deeb tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Deeb misses with a punch to the body.
Deeb blocks the elbow strike.
Deeb tries a knee to the head but Bronson blocks it.
Deeb misses with a punch on the inside.
Deeb struggles to land a body shot inside as Bronson controls his hands.
Deeb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bronson keeps control of Deeb as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bronson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deeb misses with a body punch.

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 Don Bronson.
I think Deeb 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight for Morb Deeb!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Morb Deeb!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Don Bronson!

Morb Deeb wins by split decision!

 

 
 
 
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