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Event: GAMMA#1102 Janko v Nikolai     
Date:   Oct 12, 2024
#R1#
Weight throws a body shot but no joy.
Ndombele lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ndombele smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ndombele throws a head kick but Weight moves out of range.
Mousa Ndombele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weight takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ndombele dips to his left and cracks Weight with an uppercut!
Ndombele lands a jab.
Weight slips a straight right by Ndombele.
Weight scores with a body shot.
Ndombele looks to land a body kick but Weight moved away.
Weight checks a leg kick.
It looked like Weight wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Weight slips under a jab from Ndombele.
Weight steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ndombele.
Ndombele lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weight will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Weight throws a shot from downtown. Ndombele moves away and avoids it.
Ndombele scores with a jab to the head.
Ndombele misses with a lunging right hand
and Weight makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ndombele misses with an uppercut.
Ndombele dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Weight. That did some damage!
Ndombele pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Weight was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ndombele.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ndombele. That's going to slow Weight down.
Ndombele catches Weight with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ndombele thuds a left hand into Weight's body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ndombele.
Ndombele lands with an uppercut that bounces Weight off the cage and back into range.
Ndombele throws a leg kick
and Weight counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Mousa Ndombele has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Ndombele.
Nice straight punches there by Ndombele. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ndombele.#T2#
Ndombele shoots for a double leg takedown but Weight sprawls well. He's pushed Ndombele's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ndombele smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Weight moves out of range as Ndombele strikes.
Ndombele paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Weight lands a head shot.
Ndombele moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ndombele misses with a wild body shot.
Welter Weight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ndombele uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Weight has time to react.
Ndombele scores with a head kick.
Ndombele comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Weight fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Weight looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ndombele on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T3#
Weight misses with a body shot.
Weight is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Weight takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Weight is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ndombele is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Weight had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Ndombele throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Weight on the side of the head.
Ndombele slips a straight right by Weight.
Weight moves out of range as Ndombele throws a body kick.
Ndombele avoids the body shot from Weight.
Ndombele lands with a straight right. Weight didn't see that one coming.
Weight takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Weight sizes up Ndombele with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ndombele throws a body punch but Weight moves out of range.
Weight ducks right into an uppercut from Ndombele.
Ndombele throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weight has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ndombele finds it's way round the side to connect with Weight's head.
The fighters circling - Weight throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Ndombele feints and then cracks Weight's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Weight down.
Ndombele lands with a right hand.
Ndombele bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ndombele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Weight.
An attempted straight right counter from Weight misses the target.
Ndombele throws out a powerful jab.
Weight takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ndombele connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Weight momentarily.
Ndombele scores with a sloppy right hand. Weight should have avoided that one.
Weight slips under a jab.
Ndombele is looking to chop away at Weight's legs.
Ndombele stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ndombele misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ndombele misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Ndombele shoots in and bounces Weight off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mousa Ndombele dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mousa Ndombele's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A cross from Ndombele lands.
Weight looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice uppercut there from Ndombele.
Ndombele ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Weight throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ndombele thuds his right hand into Weight's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ndombele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weight throws a big counter combination but Ndombele scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Weight might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ndombele looks to land a combination. Weight sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheers as Ndombele lands an impressive looking overhand right. Weight doesn't seem phased though.
Ndombele moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ndombele swings for the body but Weight moves out of range.
Weight is looking to counter punch.
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!
Ndombele scores with a jab.
Weight 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.
Ndombele connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Ndombele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ndombele lands a body shot.
Ndombele dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ndombele avoids the body shot from Weight.
Ndombele swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Ndombele looks to move away, Weight throws a big counter combo but Ndombele just gets out of the way.
Mousa Ndombele seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ndombele looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ndombele scores with a jab to the body.
Ndombele lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ndombele connects with a body shot that sends Weight's belly button to the back.
Weight connects with the punch.
Ndombele bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ndombele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Weight is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ndombele.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weight pounces like a tiger and cracks Ndombele with a vicious hook! Ndombele is down but not out! Weight follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Welter Weight!
Welter Weight thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: GAMMA#1093 Kurt v Wrecks     
Date:   Sep 14, 2024
#R1#
Ndombele looks to score with a jab to the body but Haze is just out of range.
Ndombele throws a shot from downtown. Haze moves away and avoids it.
Haze throws the left hand but Ndombele avoids the punch easily.
Ndombele throws a series of punches but Haze avoids them all with ease.
Ndombele throws a leg kick but Haze sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ndombele uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haze .
Ndombele was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ndombele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ndombele has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom\'s Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Haze throws a lazy right hand but Ndombele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ndombele takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ndombele throws a lazy right hand but Haze sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haze cracks Ndombele with an open hand slap.
Ndombele lands a really nice looking cross but Haze seems unphased.
Ndombele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ndombele comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A head kick misses from Ndombele.
Haze lands a really nice looking cross but Ndombele seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haze lands a jab to Ndombele's midsection.
Ndombele moves out of range as Haze throws a body kick.
It looked like Ndombele wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ndombele throws a hook but Haze avoids it easily.
Ndombele slips a jab from Haze .
Ndombele slips a straight right by Haze .
Haze is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Ndombele looks to land a right hand but Haze moved out of range.
Mousa Ndombele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haze connects with a jab.
Ndombele throws a series of punches but Haze avoids them all with ease.
Ndombele takes one to the side of the head.
Haze lands with a nice body punch.
Haze misses with a hook. Ndombele ducked under it nicely.
Haze scores with a hook to the body. Ndombele takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A punch combination from Haze misses.
Ndombele throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haze uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ndombele.
Haze misses the jab.#TD2#
Haze feints and as Ndombele raises his hands in defense, Haze changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Haze accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ndombele working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Haze .
Ndombele is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Haze works over Ndombele with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ndombele holds on and takes a little breather.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Haze accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Haze accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Haze throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ndombele works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Haze trying to control the position from guard on top but Ndombele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ndombele has control of Haze 's left arm, preventing Haze from doing any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ndombele continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Ndombele on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ndombele shoots in and drives through. Haze sprawls well.
Ndombele cracks a nice hook into Haze 's ribs.
Ndombele buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ndombele moves out of range of the body kick.
Haze lands with a straight right. Ndombele didn't see that one coming.
Ndombele throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Haze throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ndombele.
Ndombele shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Haze keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ndombele.
Haze misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Haze throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ndombele moves out of range as Haze throws a body kick.
Haze digs a good hook to Ndombele's body.
Ndombele throws a nice outside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Haze .
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice shot lands for Haze .
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Haze lands a jab.#T4#
Haze walks into a straight right hand from Ndombele.
Ndombele motions for Haze to come forward. Ndombele throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Haze throws a jab but it's blocked by Ndombele.
A big left from Haze misses.
A swing and a miss from Haze .
Haze tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ndombele swivels and escapes.
Haze scores with a nice right hand.
Ndombele scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ndombele misses with a body shot.
Haze throws a jab but it's blocked by Ndombele.
Haze is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ndombele had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Ndombele misses with a low kick.
Haze takes a swing at Ndombele's ribcage but misses.
Ndombele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haze throws out the jab.
A good leg kick by Haze .
Ndombele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Haze was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Haze jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ndombele displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Haze .
Haze scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ndombele doesn't seem bothered though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darryl Haze dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Haze lands a head shot.
Ndombele misses with a looping left.
Ndombele moves forwards but Haze connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Haze fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ndombele is out of range.
Ndombele connects with a nice looking jab.
Haze checks a low kick from Ndombele.
A cross from Ndombele lands.
Ndombele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Haze misses the jab.
Haze looks for the body kick but Ndombele saw that one coming.
Haze throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Haze takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ndombele throws a lazy uppercut
letting Haze counter with a right hand.
Haze takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Haze has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ndombele misses with a body shot.
Ndombele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ndombele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Haze drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ndombele defends it well.
Haze misses with a hook. Ndombele ducked under it nicely.
Haze blocks a low kick nicely.
Haze doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ndombele darts in looking for a takedown but Haze gets double underhooks and turns Ndombele into the cage.
A little jabbing left from Haze on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Haze lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Mousa Ndombele has been cut.
Ndombele is trying to pull guard but Haze turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Ndombele breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Haze moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jab, jab by Ndombele - just one landing.
Nice defenses there by Haze .
Ndombele throws a head kick that misses.
Haze ducks under a wild hook from Ndombele.
Haze lands a nice shot that snaps Ndombele's head back.
Haze pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ndombele avoids the body shot from Haze .
Ndombele throws a quick inside leg kick.
Haze swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ndombele.
Ndombele lands a right hook to the body.
Ndombele throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ndombele throws a right hand that misses
enabling Haze to counter with a crisp jab.
Ndombele takes a jab right on the kisser.
Haze takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Haze misses with a few strikes there.
Ndombele lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Haze fakes the leg kick and cracks Ndombele in the body.
Haze steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ndombele.
Ndombele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haze throws out the jab.
Haze misses with a body shot.
Ndombele is looking to counter punch.
Ndombele slips under a jab.
Haze lands the left hand.
Ndombele throws an overhand right that lands on Haze 's shoulder, as Haze tries to avoid the shot.
And Haze tries to counter it with a takedown but Ndombele pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ndombele cracks Haze with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ndombele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ndombele listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Darryl Haze seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some wild striking there from Haze .
Haze misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Haze .
Good standup being displayed there by Haze as he connects with a hook.
Ndombele misses the shot to the body.
Haze lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #ROC2#Ndombele is rocked!
Haze connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Oh Ndombele is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Haze cracks Ndombele on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Ndombele falls backwards against the cage. Haze follows up with more strikes that drop Ndombele to his knees. Haze keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Ndombele! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darryl Haze !
During a confident post fight interview, Darryl Haze thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: GAMMA#1090 Janko v Milo     
Date:   Aug 31, 2024
#R1#
Sojka on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ndombele 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 Sojka has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sojka and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ndombele has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sojka finds it's way round the side to connect with Ndombele's head.
Ndombele slips a jab from Sojka.
A swing and a miss from Ndombele.
Sojka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sojka scores with a sloppy right hand. Ndombele should have avoided that one.
Ndombele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sojka.
A counter left hand to the body from Ndombele misses its target.
Sojka scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ndombele. Sojka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ndombele 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. #CL2#
Sojka takes the fight into the clinch.
Sojka lands with a right to the head.
Sojka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sojka throws a punch but it's blocked by Ndombele.
Sojka stalls. #BC#
Ndombele breaks from the clinch.
Sojka wants to clinch.
Ndombele has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom\'s Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Ndombele takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Ndombele walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ndombele lands with a good body shot.
Ndombele misses with a body shot.
Sojka is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mousa Ndombele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sojka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ndombele connects with a looping right hand.
Ndombele throws a body kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Sojka misses.
Sojka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ndombele throws a series of punches but Sojka moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Sojka.
Sojka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick by Ndombele misses #CL2#
and Sojka counters by moving into the clinch.
Ndombele managing to block the knees to the body from Sojka.
Nice body punch from Ndombele - that landed with a thud.
Ndombele wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sojka scores with a shoulder strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC#
Ndombele pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ndombele misses the jab.
Ndombele throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Sojka counter with a right hand.
Ndombele throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sojka misses with a straight left.
Sojka blocks the body kick.
Sojka lands the left hand.#T2#
Sojka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ndombele.
Sojka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ndombele.
Sojka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ndombele was well out of range. Poor timing from Sojka.
Ndombele misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sojka! But no joy.#CL2#
Sojka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Ndombele's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ndombele lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sojka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sojka throws a lazy right hand but Ndombele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sojka misses with a wild body shot.
Ndombele avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Sojka forces Ndombele back against the cage and clinches.
Ndombele wants to get back to striking at distance but Sojka won't allow it.
A right handed body shot lands from Sojka.
Ndombele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sojka's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ndombele.
Ndombele working aggressively here. #BC#
Ndombele breaks from the clinch.
Sojka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ndombele.
Ndombele throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sojka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Ndombele is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ndombele connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ndombele tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sojka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sojka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ndombele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sojka moves away.
Sojka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sojka misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Ndombele misses the target.
Ndombele plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ndombele throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sojka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ndombele throws a shot from downtown. Sojka moves away and avoids it.
Sojka avoids the body shot from Ndombele.
Ndombele swats away the attempt to clinch by Sojka.
Sojka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ndombele.
Ndombele lands a nice shot that snaps Sojka's head back. #CL2#
Sojka has Ndombele up against the cage in a clinch.
Ndombele is trying to break free.
Sojka tries a body shot but Ndombele blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ndombele.
Ndombele prevents a body shot from Sojka. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ndombele looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ndombele working aggressively here.
Sojka trying to stall but Ndombele improves his position.
Sojka lands with a short shot to the head.
Sojka lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sojka lands with a right to the head.
Sojka throws a punch but it's blocked by Ndombele.
Ndombele has had enough of the clinch but Sojka keeps him there for the moment.
Sojka gets through Ndombele's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sojka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ndombele is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ndombele wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sojka has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sojka.
Sojka lands with a left to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Ndombele's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sojka throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Ndombele fails to land.
Sojka working aggressively here.
Ndombele can't find room to land a body shot as Sojka controls the action.
Sojka lands with a right to the head. #ROC2#Ndombele is rocked!
Ndombele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oh Ndombele is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sojka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Sojka dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Sojka clinches.
Ndombele seems to have got his legs back now.
Sojka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ndombele or not.
Ndombele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sojka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ndombele backwards.
Sojka creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Ndombele with a big uppercut! Ndombele tries to clinch up but Sojka pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Ndombele to the mat! Ndombele covers up and Sojka unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Albert Sojka!
Albert Sojka made sure to mention his sponsor, Urban Fighter in his post fight interview.

 

Event: GAMMA#1085 Ritori v River     
Date:   Aug 10, 2024
#R1#
A big left from Ndombele misses.
Almunecar raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ndombele jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ndombele throws a shot to the body.
Ndombele pivots, looking for a leg kick but Almunecar is out of range and Ndombele settles back down.
Ndombele misses with an uppercut
and Almunecar counters with a nice leg kick.
Ndombele 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.
Ndombele throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ndombele moves out of range of the strikes.
Ndombele takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Almunecar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Almunecar throws a hook but Ndombele avoids it easily.
Ndombele rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Almunecar counters with a nice body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ndombele, as that shot connected.
Ndombele throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Almunecar throws a jab when Ndombele was well 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!
Ndombele looks to score with a jab to the body but Almunecar is just out of range.
Mousa Ndombele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Almunecar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Almunecar moves away from the strike by Ndombele.
Almunecar now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Ndombele throws a jab when Almunecar was well out of range.
Almunecar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Almunecar was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Decent striking displayed by Ndombele there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ndombele. Almunecar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ndombele stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Almunecar.
Almunecar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ndombele moves out of range as Almunecar strikes.
Ndombele fires out a quick counter leg kick but Almunecar just manages to avoid it.
Almunecar connects with a solid leg kick.
Ndombele takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT2#It looks like Mousa Ndombele has been cut.
Ndombele throws a lazy right hand but Almunecar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Almunecar takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ndombele slips under a jab from Almunecar.
Ndombele swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Almunecar.
Almunecar avoids the body shot from Ndombele.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Almunecar throws a hook to the side of Ndombele's head but Ndombele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheers as Almunecar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ndombele doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Ndombele lets loose with a powerful body kick. Almunecar will feel that in the morning.
Ndombele is looking to score with low kicks.
It seemed like Almunecar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ndombele throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Almunecar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ndombele connects with a body shot that sends Almunecar's belly button to the back.
Ndombele connects with a body shot.
Ndombele throws a push kick but Almunecar slaps the foot to one side.
Ndombele throws a low kick, looking for Almunecar's leg but Almunecar calmly moves out of range.
Almunecar only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ndombele on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A low kick from Ndombele is predictable there
and Almunecar counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ndombele scores with a jab. Almunecar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Almunecar moves out of range as Ndombele strikes.
Ndombele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Almunecar manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Almunecar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Almunecar walks into a left hand.
Ndombele takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Almunecar misses with a low kick. #T3#
Almunecar slips a straight right by Ndombele.
Ndombele scores with a hook.
Almunecar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ndombele plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Almunecar staying out of range there.
A big left from Almunecar misses.
Ndombele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Almunecar.
Almunecar lands a big head kick that sends Ndombele to the canvas! Almunecar follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alcide Almunecar!
A relieved looking Alcide Almunecar 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: GAMMA#1082 Bond v Robson     
Date:   Jul 27, 2024
#R1#
Ndombele stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Goon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ndombele misses with an uppercut. Goon saw that one coming.
A punch lands to the side of Goon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Goon 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.
Goon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Goon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good shot there by Ndombele.
Goon scores with a jab to the head.
Ndombele avoids the body shot from Goon.
Ndombele connects with a looping right hand.
Goon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ndombele finds it's way round the side to connect with Goon's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ndombele tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ndombele connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Goon momentarily.
Goon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Goon defending well as Ndombele loads up on a big left hand.
Goon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ndombele misses the jab.
Goon wants to counter the offense by Ndombele and move into the clinch position.
Ndombele misses with a body shot.
Goon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ndombele misses with a hook.
Ndombele scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Goon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Ndombele lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Goon checks a leg kick.
Goon throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT2#It looks like Mousa Ndombele has been cut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ndombele. That's going to slow Goon down.
Ndombele has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom\'s Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Goon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Goon moves away from the strike by Ndombele.
Ndombele is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ndombele defending well as Goon loads up on a big left hand.
Ndombele displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Goon.
Ndombele rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Goon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Ndombele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mousa Ndombele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ndombele lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ndombele misses with a straight left.
Goon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ndombele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goon manages to avoid it.
Ndombele throws a jab but it's blocked by Goon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ndombele jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Goon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ndombele throws a hook but Goon blocks it.#T2#
Goon throws a solid leg kick but Ndombele takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Goon.
Ndombele is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Goon misses with a hook.
Ndombele swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Goon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Goon.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Goon postures up in Ndombele's guard and throws a big left but Ndombele blocks it.
Goon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ndombele works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Goon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ndombele's head.
Goon working some strikes from top position.
Ndombele working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goon.
Goon throws an elbow that misses. Ndombele uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Goon's guard. Nice move by Ndombele!#REVR#
Goon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Goon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ndombele pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goon is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Ndombele looking to sit in guard and control but Goon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ndombele avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Goon looking to pass the guard.
Goon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Goon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Goon trying to control the position from guard on top but Ndombele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goon throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Goon looking to sit in guard and control but Ndombele gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Goon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Goon 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#
Goon throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ndombele to regain full guard.
Ndombele keeping moving, preventing Goon from controlling successfully.
Goon 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.
Goon throws a big elbow that misses.
Ndombele is pulling down on Goon's head. It's preventing any offense from Goon, at least for the moment.
Goon throws a big right hand that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mousa Ndombele dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mousa Ndombele'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#
Ndombele pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ndombele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goon can do to turn this around?
Ndombele fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Goon.
Goon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ndombele's sensitive parts.
Goon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Goon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ndombele throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Goon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Goon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Goon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Goon throws a hook but Ndombele blocks it.
Goon throws a chopping leg kick but Ndombele manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Goon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Goon throws a head kick but Ndombele moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Ndombele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goon staying out of range there.
Ndombele ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Goon slips a jab from Ndombele.
Goon throws a push kick but Ndombele slaps the foot to one side.
Ndombele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goon.
Ndombele misses with a right hand
and Goon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ndombele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goon. #T1#
Ndombele scores with a shot to the body.
Mousa Ndombele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Goon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ndombele has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ndombele there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ndombele misses with a looping right.
Ndombele misses with a lunging right hand
and Goon counters with a leg kick.
Ndombele throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ndombele's corner calls for a 1-2. Ndombele obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Goon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Goon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ndombele lands with an overhand left.
Ndombele walks into a straight right hand from Goon.
Goon throws a sloppy head kick and Ndombele moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The fighters circling - Ndombele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goon throws a big shot that misses.
Ndombele throws a hook but Goon avoids it easily.
Goon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Ndombele is looking to score with low kicks.
Ndombele thumps Goon with a low kick.
Goon throws a head kick but Ndombele moves out of range.
Ndombele throwing a counter right hand but Goon manages to avoid it.
Ndombele misses with a looping right.
A jab from Goon misses.
Ndombele throws a shot from downtown. Goon moves away and avoids it.
Goon lands a nice looking body kick.
Goon dives in for a single leg takedown but Ndombele sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ndombele throws a shot from downtown. Goon moves away and avoids it.
Goon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ndombele connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Goon throws a head kick but Ndombele moves out of range.
Ndombele is looking to counter punch.
Ndombele lands with a cross.
Ndombele throws a hook but Goon avoids it easily.
Ndombele scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Goon.
Ndombele scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Ndombele throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Goon looks for a takedown but Ndombele sprawls well.
Ndombele misses with a right hand
and Goon counters with a slapping leg kick.
Goon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ndombele.
Ndombele looks to land a combination but Goon avoids it well.
Goon lands a jab-cross combination.
Ndombele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Goon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Goon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Goon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ndombele throws a jab when Goon was well out of range.
Ndombele lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ndombele cracks Goon with an open hand slap.
Ndombele throws a hook but Goon blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Ndombele misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Ndombele.
Goon takes one to the chin there.#T4#
Ndombele misses with a hook. Goon ducked under it nicely.
Ndombele misses with a hook
and Goon counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Goon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mousa Ndombele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ike Goon.
Goon throws a push kick but Ndombele slaps the foot to one side.
Goon tries to clinch but Ndombele is having none of it.
Ndombele swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Goon throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ndombele.
Ndombele connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Goon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ndombele as he avoids it easily.
Goon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ndombele throws out the jab.
It seemed like Goon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
An inside leg kick lands from Ndombele.
A good leg kick by Ndombele.
Goon throws a body kick that misses.
Goon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goon ducks under a wild hook from Ndombele.
Ndombele scores with a nice right hand.
Ndombele throws a big shot that misses.
Goon throws a head kick but Ndombele moves out of range.
As Goon backs away, Ndombele returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mousa Ndombele dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mousa Ndombele's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Nice defenses there by Goon.
Ndombele throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Goon defending well as Ndombele loads up on a big left hand.
Goon looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Goon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ndombele paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Goon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ndombele.
Ndombele throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ndombele blocks a head kick by Goon.
Goon slips a jab from Ndombele.
A nice leg kick from Ndombele, right into the meat of the thigh. #TD2#
Ndombele gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Goon stops Ndombele from standing up.
Ndombele working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goon.
Ndombele is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Goon is controlling him.
Ndombele trying to control the position here. #T1#
Goon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Goon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ndombele wants to sweep here but Goon controlling him for the moment.
Goon trying to control but Ndombele is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ndombele misses the jab.
A head kick misses from Goon.
Ndombele jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from Ndombele finds it's way through Goon's defenses.
Ndombele missing with a left hand there. Goon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
A slow jab from Ndombele misses its intended target.
Goon misses the shot to the body.
Ndombele paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Goon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ndombele.
Goon slips a jab from Ndombele.
Good shot there by Ndombele.
Goon misses with a head kick.
Goon blocks a jab.
Ndombele lands a head shot.
Goon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ndombele as he avoids it easily.
Ndombele jabs Goon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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!
Ndombele throws a sloppy body shot #CL2#
and Goon counters by moving into the clinch.
Goon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A short uppercut from Goon.
Goon has Ndombele pressed against the cage, preventing Ndombele from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ndombele lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Ndombele's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ndombele lands a head shot.
Goon ducks under a wild hook from Ndombele.#T3#
Ndombele misses the jab.
Ndombele misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ndombele misses with an uppercut. Goon saw that one coming.
Ndombele checks the leg kick nicely there.
Goon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Goon connects with an inside leg kick.
Goon looks to land a body kick but Ndombele moved away.
Ndombele misses with a hook
and Goon counters with a straight right hand.
Ike Goon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ndombele looks to land a right hand but Goon moved out of range.
Goon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Goon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ndombele to score with a decent uppercut.
Ndombele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goon moves away.
Goon steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ndombele.
Goon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ndombele.
Goon slips under a jab.
Ndombele misses with a two punch combination.
Goon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ndombele was well out of range. Poor timing from Goon.
Ndombele rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Goon counters with a thumping low kick. #T4#
Goon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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!
Ndombele bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Goon's head backwards.#TD2#
Goon feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ndombele keeping moving, preventing Goon from controlling successfully.
Ndombele avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Goon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Goon connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Goon drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ndombele dives on top into guard.#REVR#

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mousa Ndombele!

In his post fight interview, Mousa Ndombele started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Ike Goon spoke after the fight, saying 'Login: 19018609784 Senha: 96159365cH.'.

 

Event: GAMMA#1074 Calvin v Wang     
Date:   Jun 29, 2024
#R1#
McCraken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ndombele.
McCraken throws the left hand but Ndombele avoids the punch easily.
Ndombele checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McCraken lands with a cross.
McCraken looks to land a left hand but Ndombele moved out of range nicely.
McCraken has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McCraken there as he acknowledges the shot.
McCraken misses with a looping left.
Ndombele looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McCraken throws a hook but Ndombele blocks it.
Ndombele looks to land a right hand but McCraken moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Ndombele.
Ndombele pushes McCraken away with a front kick.
McCraken throws an overhand right that lands on Ndombele's shoulder, as Ndombele tries to avoid the shot.
McCraken scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ndombele lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ndombele scores with a decent looking hook.
Ndombele's corner calls for a 1-2. Ndombele obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ndombele moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McCraken misses with an uppercut.
Ndombele getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McCraken has been working on his boxing with his coaches at BKC Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McCraken tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ndombele was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
McCraken ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from McCraken on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Ndombele with a hook.
McCraken with a nice cross.
Ndombele attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McCraken thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice cross by McCraken.
Ndombele 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.
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but Ndombele is just out of range.
McCraken takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McCraken misses with a wild body shot.
That kick from Ndombele tenderised McCraken's leg. McCraken is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ndombele comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ndombele throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McCraken counters with a stiff right hand.
McCraken drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ndombele sizes up McCraken with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mousa Ndombele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ndombele misses with a looping left.
McCraken misses with a body shot.
McCraken throws a hook but Ndombele avoids it easily.
A big right from McCraken misses.
McCraken dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ndombele avoids the body shot from McCraken.
Ndombele throws a sloppy head kick and McCraken moves out of range easily.
Ndombele takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T2#
Ndombele slips under a jab.
Ndombele swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ndombele lands a nice looking kick to the body. McCraken takes a step back to recover.
McCraken scores with a jab to the jaw.
McCraken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ndombele.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ndombele. McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCraken throws an overhand right that lands on Ndombele's shoulder, as Ndombele tries to avoid the shot.
McCraken throws a shot from downtown. Ndombele moves away and avoids it.
Ndombele takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ndombele cracks McCraken with a right hand to the side of the head.
McCraken is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McCraken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ndombele manages to avoid it.
Ndombele lands a nice shot that snaps McCraken's head back.
McCraken throws an overhand right that lands on Ndombele's shoulder, as Ndombele tries to avoid the shot.
Ndombele throws a jab when McCraken was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Ndombele misses the target.
A jab from McCraken misses.
Ndombele is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McCraken had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
McCraken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ndombele.
McCraken was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McCraken takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McCraken slips a straight right by Ndombele.#T3#
Ndombele looks to land a right hand but McCraken moved out of range.
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but Ndombele is just out of range.
McCraken lands a right hook to the body.
McCraken connects with a single shot there.
McCraken throws a head kick but Ndombele moves out of range.
McCraken misses with a looping left.
Ndombele appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McCraken misses with an uppercut. Ndombele saw that one coming.
McCraken throws a push kick but Ndombele slaps the foot to one side.
Ndombele moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ndombele with a hook.
Ndombele swinging wildly here.
Ndombele connects with a right hand. McCraken shakes it off.
Ndombele throws a hook but McCraken blocks it.
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but Ndombele is just out of range.
A jab from McCraken misses.
Ndombele cracks McCraken with a good jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCraken has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McCraken there as he acknowledges the shot.
McCraken misses with a low kick.
Nice cross by McCraken.#T4#
Ndombele lands with a thumping leg kick.
A shot to the body from Ndombele misses
and McCraken counters with a straight right hand.
Ndombele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCraken backing away here, and Ndombele unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ndombele throws a lazy right hand but McCraken sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCraken takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McCraken looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McCraken has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McCraken there as he acknowledges the shot.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McCraken just misses with a punch to the body.
McCraken staying out of range there.
McCraken swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Ndombele.
Ndombele throws out a loose jab but McCraken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crunch! Ndombele slams his shin into McCraken's torso.
Ndombele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ndombele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ndombele looks to land a left hand but McCraken moved out of range nicely.
McCraken sizes up Ndombele with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McCraken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ndombele.
A nice side step and Ndombele releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ndombele keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ndombele throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mousa Ndombele dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
McCraken throws a lazy right hand but Ndombele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCraken connects with a jab.
Ndombele slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ndombele lands a glancing blow to the side of McCraken's head.
Ndombele is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Ndombele.
McCraken moves forwards but Ndombele connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ndombele feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McCrakens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ndombele ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Ndombele was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McCraken throws a low kick but Ndombele avoids it.
Ndombele bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McCraken's head backwards.
McCraken walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ndombele checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McCraken with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ndombele to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ndombele avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice defenses there by McCraken.
McCraken was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ndombele throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McCraken stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McCraken scores with a jab. Ndombele acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McCraken takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McCraken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ndombele.
Ndombele fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCraken.#T1#
Ndombele moves out of range of the strikes.
Ndombele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCraken looks to land a right hand but Ndombele moved out of range.
Ndombele throws a hook but McCraken blocks it.
Ndombele slips a jab from McCraken.
McCraken slips under a jab.
Ndombele throws an off balance right hand
and McCraken counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCraken swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCraken throws a leg kick but Ndombele moved away.
Ndombele lands a nice leg kick that just misses McCraken's sensitive parts.
A big right from Ndombele misses.
McCraken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ndombele.
Ndombele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCraken.
McCraken takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McCraken looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ndombele scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ndombele misses with a straight left.
Ndombele swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCraken misses the shot to the body.
McCraken throws a lazy right hand but Ndombele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
The fighters circling - Ndombele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ndombele paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ndombele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ndombele misses with a hook. McCraken ducked under it nicely.
Ndombele throws an overhand right that lands on McCraken's shoulder, as McCraken tries to avoid the shot.
Ndombele jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ndombele misses with a right hand
and McCraken counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ndombele scores with a crisp jab that stopped McCraken in his tracks.
Ndombele scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ndombele misses with a looping right.
Ndombele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ndombele misses with a two punch combination.
A leg kick checked by McCraken.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ndombele defending well as McCraken loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Ndombele was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McCraken misses with a straight left.
McCraken listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McCraken on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ndombele swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCraken is looking to counter punch.
McCraken moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McCraken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ndombele sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Ndombele fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ndombele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ndombele throws a hook to the side of McCraken's head but McCraken sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good standup being displayed there by Ndombele as he connects with a hook.
McCraken lands a jab.
Ndombele lands with a hook. McCraken tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McCraken lands a leg kick that knocks Ndombele off balance momentarily.
Mousa Ndombele seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but Ndombele is just out of range.
McCraken tries to land a front kick but Ndombele steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ndombele defending well as McCraken loads up on a big left hand.
McCraken throws a jab but it's blocked by Ndombele.
McCraken staying out of range there.
A jab from Ndombele misses.
Ndombele throws a right and a left that McCraken avoids nicely.
The crowd cheers as Ndombele lands an impressive looking overhand right. McCraken doesn't seem phased though.
A slow jab from Ndombele misses its intended target.
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!
McCraken slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ndombele throws a hook but McCraken blocks it.#T4#
Ndombele slips a jab from McCraken.
McCraken jabs Ndombele to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ndombele scores with a one two! McCraken had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McCraken blocks a jab.
McCraken defending well as Ndombele loads up on a big left hand.
McCraken moves out of range as Ndombele strikes.
Ndombele darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ndombele misses with a straight right.
Good standup being displayed there by Ndombele as he connects with a hook.
McCraken connects with a jab.
McCraken misses with an uppercut.
McCraken misses with a few strikes there.
Ndombele lands with a cross.
McCraken misses with a low kick.
Despite the aggression on Ndombele's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCraken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ndombele manages to avoid it.
Ndombele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCraken.
Ndombele connects with a jab.
McCraken throws out a loose jab but Ndombele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ndombele lands with a straight right. McCraken didn't see that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mousa Ndombele showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ndombele. McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ndombele lands with a cross.
Ndombele scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ndombele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCraken.
McCraken waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ndombele.
McCraken misses with a looping left.
Ndombele lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ndombele swings for the body but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ndombele.
McCraken misses with a wild body shot.
McCraken needs to keep his hands up - Ndombele had a free shot at his head there.
Ndombele connects with a jab.
Ndombele misses with a hook.
McCraken slips under a jab.
Ndombele lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ndombele swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ndombele lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab from McCraken misses.
Ndombele throws a leg kick but McCraken checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from McCraken misses the target.
Ndombele moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
McCraken takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McCraken pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ndombele is out of range and McCraken settles back down.
McCraken thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ndombele lands a jab.
McCraken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ndombele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCraken.
Ndombele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCraken.
A little jabbing left from Ndombele on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ndombele throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ndombele slips under a jab from McCraken.
Jab by Ndombele.
Ndombele sizes up McCraken with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McCraken gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McCraken uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ndombele.
McCraken throws out a powerful jab.
Ndombele misses with an uppercut. McCraken saw that one coming.
McCraken defending well as Ndombele loads up on a big left hand.
Ndombele fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCraken.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ndombele blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - McCraken throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Ndombele tries a head kick but it misses.
Ndombele misses with a looping left.
McCraken takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ndombele scores with a nice right hand.
Ndombele defending well as McCraken loads up on a big left hand.
Ndombele scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ndombele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCraken takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McCraken pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ndombele is out of range and McCraken settles back down.
Ndombele scores with a body shot.
Good exchange - Ndombele coming out on top.
Ndombele looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
Ndombele slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ndombele misses with a looping left.
McCraken is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ndombele.
McCraken throws a shot from downtown. Ndombele moves away and avoids it.
Ndombele moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ndombele lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
McCraken just misses with a punch to the body.
Ndombele lands the left hand.
McCraken throws a hook but Ndombele avoids it easily.
Ndombele slips under a jab from McCraken.
McCraken swings for the body but Ndombele moves out of range.
Ndombele bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McCraken's head backwards.
McCraken takes one to the chin there.
Dougal McCraken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ndombele slips a straight right by McCraken.
McCraken takes one to the chin there.
McCraken moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ndombele throws a leg kick
and McCraken counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ndombele pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ndombele misses with the combination.
A lazy left from Ndombele finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ndombele throws a quick inside leg kick.
McCraken on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McCraken takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McCraken is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
Ndombele cracks McCraken with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McCraken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ndombele stalks McCraken and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McCraken's face. McCraken staggers backwards, shaken.
Nice uppercut there from Ndombele.
Ndombele ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.
McCraken throws a jab but it's blocked by Ndombele.
Ndombele staying out of range there.
McCraken takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McCraken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ndombele.
McCraken on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McCraken is looking to chop away at Ndombele's legs.
McCraken defending well as Ndombele loads up on a big left hand.
Ndombele lands a front kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ndombele scores with the left hand. McCraken knows he should have avoided that one.
McCraken throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCraken lands with a shot to the body.
Ndombele moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ndombele missing with a left hand there. McCraken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mousa Ndombele comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ndombele 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mousa Ndombele!

Mousa Ndombele bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: GAMMA#1062 Nuufo v Kurt     
Date:   May 18, 2024
#R1#
Ndombele scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ndombele misses with a left hand
enabling Lankinen to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Mousa Ndombele has been cut.
Lankinen looks to throw the jab but Ndombele is out of range.
Ndombele comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Ndombele.
Mousa Ndombele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ndombele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ndombele fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Ndombele takes the fight into the clinch.
Ndombele misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lankinen.
Lankinen taking a breather.
Ndombele swings wildly with an uppercut but Lankinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lankinen throws a head punch that misses.
Ndombele lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lankinen looking to slow down the pace here.
Ndombele can't find room to land a body shot as Lankinen controls the action.
Ndombele prevents Lankinen from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Lankinen stalling in the clinch but Ndombele improves position.
Ndombele misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Lankinen breaks from the clinch.
Lankinen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lankinen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lankinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ndombele lands a nice hook to Lankinen's body. Lankinen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ndombele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Ndombele misses its target.
Lankinen's coach down at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lankinen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lankinen slips under a jab.
Lankinen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lankinen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lankinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ndombele.
Ndombele works the jab nicely.
Ndombele with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from Lankinen misses.
Ndombele throws a front kick that sends Lankinen stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lankinen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Ndombele throws a lazy uppercut
and Lankinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ndombele throws a poor cross that misses
and Lankinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Ndombele is rocked!
Ndombele swings widly with a right hand
and Lankinen counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nova Lankinen!
An out of breath Nova Lankinen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: GAMMA#1056 Nuufo v Giant     
Date:   Apr 20, 2024
#R1#
Hardy misses with a looping right.
Ndombele 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.
Hardy throws a jab when Ndombele was well out of range.
Ndombele misses with a hook.
Ndombele lands with a right hand.
Ndombele lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ndombele slips under a jab.
Ndombele digs a good body shot into Hardy's ribs.
Hardy moves away from the strike by Ndombele.
Hardy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ndombele misses with a low kick.
Ndombele connects with a jab.
Hardy works the jab nicely.#CUT#It looks like Mousa Ndombele has been cut.
Ndombele getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've been hearing reports that Hardy has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ndombele feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hardys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hardy misses with a straight left.
Ndombele throws a one two combo.
A swing and a miss from Ndombele.#T1#
Hardy throws a body shot but no joy.
Ndombele throws a low kick but Hardy avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Hardy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ndombele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ndombele bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ndombele scores with a punch to the head.
Ndombele ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Ndombele as he connects with a hook.
Hardy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hardy dips to his left and cracks Ndombele with an uppercut!
Ndombele misses with a right hand
and Hardy counters with a right hand to the body.
Hardy throws a shot from downtown. Ndombele moves away and avoids it.
Hardy avoids the body shot from Ndombele.
Hardy moves forwards but Ndombele connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ndombele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mousa Ndombele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Hardy misses.
Ndombele is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hardy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Hardy misses with a looping left.#T2#
Ndombele on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ndombele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hardy.
Nice cross by Ndombele.
Hardy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hardy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ndombele uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hardy.
Ndombele ducks under a wild hook from Hardy.
Ndombele misses with a straight right.
Ndombele throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ndombele misses with an uppercut. Hardy saw that one coming.
Ndombele misses with a body shot.
Ndombele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ndombele looks to land a combination but Hardy avoids it well.
Ndombele throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hardy throwing a counter right hand but Ndombele manages to avoid it.
Ndombele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Hardy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ndombele walks straight into a right hand from Hardy - that's dropped him! Hardy jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Ndombele from any more punishment! Ndombele 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 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nero Hardy!
Nero Hardy decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: GAMMA#1046 Wrecks v Fleximario     
Date:   Mar 09, 2024
#R1#
Ndombele works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ndombele walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cailean checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ndombele loads up on a big right hand but Cailean slips the punch.
Cailean scores with a three punch combo!
Ndombele 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.
Ndombele throws a body shot but no joy.
Mousa Ndombele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cailean steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ndombele.
A big right from Ndombele misses.
Ndombele lands with an uppercut that bounces Cailean off the cage and back into range.
Ndombele throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cailean misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ndombele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ndombele turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Ndombele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A low kick lands for Ndombele.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cailean ducks under a wild hook from Ndombele.#T1#
Ndombele misses the body punch
and Cailean counters with an outside leg kick.
Cailean gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ndombele throws a looping overhand right but Cailean ducks down to avoid it.
Ndombele throws a body shot but no joy.
Ndombele comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cailean throws a head kick that misses.
Cailean paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jab from Ndombele.
Cailean staying out of range there.
Cailean throwing a counter right hand but Ndombele manages to avoid it.
Ndombele blocks the body kick.
Ndombele swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cailean keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ndombele.
Ndombele throws a shot to the body.
Cailean uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ndombele.
Cailean avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Decent striking displayed by Cailean there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cailean steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ndombele.
Ndombele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cailean moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cailean.
Ndombele misses the body punch
enabling Cailean to counter with a crisp jab.
Cailean motions for Ndombele to come forward. Cailean throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ndombele misses with a left hand
enabling Cailean to counter with a crisp jab.
Ndombele darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ndombele fails in his attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Cailean misses the target.
Ndombele misses with a hook to the body
and Cailean counters with a stiff right hand.
Ndombele looks to score with a jab to the body but Cailean is just out of range.
Ndombele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cailean.
Cailean misses the shot to the body.
Ndombele now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Cailean's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ndombele connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cailean scrambles back to his feet.
Ndombele throws a lazy right hand but Cailean sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cailean appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ndombele throws a shot from downtown. Cailean moves away and avoids it.
Cailean misses with a straight left.
We've been told by Cailean's head coaches at Tiaoali BJJ & MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ndombele throws a body shot but no joy.
Ndombele lands a nice hook to Cailean's body. Cailean takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice shot by Cailean.
Cailean throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cailean takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ndombele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cailean moves away.
Ndombele dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ndombele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cailean manages to avoid it.
Ndombele just misses with a punch to the body.
Ndombele just misses with a punch to the body.
Cailean is looking to counter punch.
Ndombele scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
Nice shot by Ndombele.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ndombele tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slow jab from Ndombele misses its intended target.
Cailean throws a big counter combination but Ndombele scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ndombele blocks a jab.
Ndombele let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cailean staying out of range there.
Ndombele on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ndombele misses with an uppercut
and Ndombele takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ndombele throws a looping overhand right but Cailean ducks down to avoid it.
Cailean was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cailean throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ndombele throws a leg kick that misses.
Cailean jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
The fighters circling - Ndombele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ndombele looks to land a left hand but Cailean moved out of range nicely.
Cailean is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ndombele throws a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mousa Ndombele dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Cailean takes one to the side of the head.
Ndombele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cailean.
As Ndombele looks to move away, Cailean throws a big counter combo but Ndombele just gets out of the way.
Ndombele scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cailean doesn't seem bothered though.
Cailean throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ndombele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ndombele now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A swing and a miss from Cailean.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ndombele! But no joy.
No joy there for Ndombele, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ndombele scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ndombele misses with a left hand
and Cailean counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ndombele scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Cailean.
It looked like Cailean wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab by Ndombele.
Ndombele throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cailean counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cailean throws a leg kick but Ndombele sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
Ndombele throws an off balance right hand
and Cailean counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ndombele throws a lazy right hand but Cailean sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ndombele just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCailean.
Ndombele scores with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Cailean.
Ndombele uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cailean.
It seemed like Ndombele was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cailean uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ndombele.
Ndombele connects with a looping right hand.
Ndombele misses with a body punch
and Cailean counters with a left to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ndombele, as that shot connected.
Ndombele blocks a jab.
It seemed like Ndombele was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ndombele lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cailean's sensitive parts.
Cailean misses with an uppercut. Ndombele saw that one coming.
Ndombele cracks Cailean with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
Ndombele misses with a hook to the body
and Ndombele takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Ndombele swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Cailean counter with a right hand.
Ndombele looks to score with a jab to the body but Cailean is just out of range.
Ndombele scores with a jab to the body.
Ndombele punishes Cailean's body with a nice straight punch.
Cailean misses with a few strikes there.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Cailean might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ndombele takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ndombele tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ndombele throws a body shot but no joy.
Ndombele misses the body punch
and Cailean connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cailean looks to throw the jab but Ndombele is out of range.
Ndombele misses with a body shot.
Cailean swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Ndombele misses the target.
Cailean throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Ndombele clinches up with Cailean and pushes him back against the cage.
Ndombele misses with a punch to the body.
Ndombele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Ndombele - that landed with a thud.
Ndombele throws a head punch that misses.
Ndombele misses with a punch on the inside.
Ndombele working aggressively here.
Ndombele misses with a body punch.
Ndombele has a couple of punches blocked by Cailean.
Ndombele is leaning against Cailean and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Cailean breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Cailean throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ndombele takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
Ndombele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cailean was well out of range. Poor timing from Ndombele.
Cailean moves out of range of the strikes.
Ndombele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ndombele lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cailean staying out of range there.
Cailean thinks about countering with a head kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Ndombele as he connects with a hook.
Cailean looks to score with a jab to the body but Ndombele is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cailean slips a straight right by Ndombele.
Ndombele misses with a right hand
and Cailean connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some wild striking there from Cailean.
Cailean takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ndombele throws a big shot that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mousa Ndombele 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Ndombele wants to clinch.
Ndombele just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCailean.
Ndombele takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ndombele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ndombele connects with a body shot that sends Cailean's belly button to the back.
Ndombele misses with a shot to the body
and Cailean counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cailean slips a jab from Ndombele.
Ndombele misses with a body shot
and Cailean counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ndombele stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ndombele throws a lazy right hand but Cailean sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cailean is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Ndombele looks to score with a jab to the body but Cailean is just out of range.
Cailean missing with a left hand there. Ndombele was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ndombele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ndombele misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cailean connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ndombele scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cailean doesn't seem bothered though.
Mousa Ndombele seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ndombele darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ndombele darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ndombele misses the jab.
As Ndombele looks to move away, Cailean throws a big counter combo but Ndombele just gets out of the way.
Ndombele looks to land a right hand but Cailean moved out of range.
Ndombele looks to land a right hand but Cailean moved out of range.
Ndombele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cailean moves away.
Ndombele misses with a lunging right hand
and Cailean counters with a two punch combo.
Ndombele connects with a jab.
Axl Cailean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jab from Ndombele.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cailean fails to land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ndombele. Cailean does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cailean misses with a few strikes there.
Cailean defending well as Ndombele loads up on a big left hand.
Cailean swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ndombele takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cailean lands a head kick!
Cailean lands a jab to the head.
Cailean feints and then cracks Ndombele's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ndombele down.
Ndombele misses with a hook to the body
and Cailean counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Ndombele is rocked!
Cailean drops Ndombele with a big left hand! Ndombele is injured, injured bad! Cailean jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Axl Cailean!

 

Event: GAMMA#1038 Tam v Hoddle     
Date:   Jan 27, 2024
#R1#
Ndombele tries to clinch but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ndombele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ndombele on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McCraken checks a low kick from Ndombele.
Ndombele throws a leg kick which misses McCraken's front leg but catches the back leg as McCraken tries to avoid it.
A big right from Ndombele misses.
Ndombele slips a jab from McCraken.
McCraken looks to land a right hand but Ndombele moved out of range.
Ndombele smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ndombele dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCraken misses with a body shot
and Ndombele counters with a nice uppercut.
Ndombele 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.
Ndombele throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCraken sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ndombele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCraken throws out the jab.
McCraken with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ndombele to score with a decent uppercut.
Ndombele goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ndombele looks to throw the jab but McCraken is out of range.
McCraken connects with a body shot that sends Ndombele's belly button to the back.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ndombele moves away.#T1#
Ndombele slips a jab and a cross from McCraken.
McCraken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ndombele.
Ndombele just misses with a punch to the body.
Ndombele moves forwards but McCraken connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mousa Ndombele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCraken scores with a hook.
Ndombele slips a straight right by McCraken.
McCraken cracks Ndombele with an open hand slap.
Ndombele with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McCraken drops his hands momentarily and Ndombele takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McCraken takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ndombele looks to throw the jab but McCraken is out of range.
McCraken swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCraken misses with an uppercut.
McCraken takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ndombele drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ndombele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCraken manages to avoid it.
McCraken looks to throw the jab but Ndombele is out of range. #T2#
McCraken shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ndombele throws out a loose jab but McCraken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ndombele lands with a shot to the body.
McCraken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ndombele.
Ndombele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCraken throws a lazy right hand but Ndombele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ndombele unleashes a big counter combination but McCraken bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ndombele slips a straight right by McCraken.
Ndombele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ndombele scores with the left hand. McCraken knows he should have avoided that one.
Ndombele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ndombele lands a lovely overhand right.
Ndombele misses with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McCraken, as that shot connected.
Ndombele works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ndombele lands a right hook to the body.
McCraken changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McCraken misses with a hook.#T3#
McCraken misses with an uppercut. Ndombele saw that one coming.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ndombele swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ndombele.
Ndombele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ndombele lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McCraken wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ndombele lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ndombele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCraken swings wildly with an uppercut but Ndombele uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
McCraken breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ndombele misses with a body shot.
McCraken throws a right hand that misses
and Ndombele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ndombele thuds his right hand into McCraken's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ndombele misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from McCraken misses the target.
Ndombele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCraken.
Ndombele replies with a solid counter kick to the body but McCraken blocks it well.
Ndombele misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McCraken counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ndombele, as that shot connected.
Ndombele lands a nice shot to the body.
Ndombele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Ndombele.
McCraken doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McCraken digs a good hook to Ndombele's body.
McCraken misses the shot to the body.
McCraken on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ndombele. Ndombele obviously looking to wear him down.
McCraken scores with a jab.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ndombele moves away.
That kick from Ndombele tenderised McCraken's leg. McCraken is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ndombele scores with the left hand. McCraken knows he should have avoided that one.
McCraken takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ndombele thumps McCraken with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ndombele scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ndombele throws a hook to the side of McCraken's head but McCraken sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCraken lands the left hand.
McCraken lands a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mousa Ndombele dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ndombele scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ndombele throws out a powerful jab.
McCraken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from McCraken misses its intended target.
McCraken looks to land a right hand but Ndombele moved out of range.
Mousa Ndombele seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ndombele tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McCraken manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McCraken is looking to counter with a body kick.
McCraken misses the shot to the body.
McCraken jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ndombele throws a lazy right hand but McCraken sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice combination there by McCraken.
Ndombele 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.
Ndombele bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McCraken's head backwards.
Nice defenses there by McCraken.
Ndombele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCraken throws an overhand right that lands on Ndombele's shoulder, as Ndombele tries to avoid the shot.
McCraken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCraken is looking to counter punch.
McCraken misses the shot to the body.
McCraken misses with a hook. Ndombele ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Ndombele uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McCraken has time to react.
Ndombele chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McCraken can pounce on him.
Ndombele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCraken.
McCraken lands the left hand.
McCraken just misses with a punch to the body.
Ndombele swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ndombele swings for the body but McCraken moves out of range.
Ndombele scoring well with a low kick there.
Ndombele cracks a nice hook into McCraken's ribs.
McCraken takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ndombele slips under a jab from McCraken.
A big left from McCraken misses.
Ndombele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCraken moves away.
Ndombele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCraken.
McCraken throws an overhand right that lands on Ndombele's shoulder, as Ndombele tries to avoid the shot.
McCraken misses the shot to the body.
Ndombele scores with a body shot. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCraken misses the shot to the body.
McCraken misses with a straight left.
McCraken takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ndombele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCraken.
Ndombele misses with a leg kick
and McCraken counters with a nice body kick.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ndombele moves away.
Some wild striking there from Ndombele.
Ndombele feints and then cracks McCraken's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McCraken down.
Ndombele avoids the body shot from McCraken.
McCraken misses with a hook. Ndombele ducked under it nicely.
McCraken throws a hook to the side of Ndombele's head but Ndombele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Good standup being displayed there by Ndombele as he connects with a hook.
Ndombele misses with a hook. McCraken ducked under it nicely.
Ndombele with a nice cross.
Ndombele cracks McCraken with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
McCraken defending well as Ndombele loads up on a big left hand.
McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That kick from Ndombele tenderised McCraken's leg. McCraken is trying to keep his angry face on.
McCraken scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ndombele looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
McCraken looks to throw the jab but Ndombele is out of range.
McCraken lands a body shot.
Ndombele moves out of range of the strikes.
Ndombele listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McCraken misses with an uppercut
and Ndombele counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McCraken thinking.
Ndombele with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McCraken to score with a decent uppercut.
Ndombele with a jab.
Ndombele ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCraken misses with a hook to the body
and Ndombele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McCraken circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from McCraken misses the target.
Ndombele throws a shot to the body.
Ndombele chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Ndombele. That's going to slow McCraken down.
Nice body punch from McCraken.
McCraken is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ndombele moves away.
McCraken moves out of range as Ndombele strikes.
Ndombele looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
Ndombele looks to score with a jab to the body but McCraken is just out of range.
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but Ndombele is just out of range.
McCraken scores with a body shot.
McCraken throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ndombele on the side of the head.
A jab from Ndombele misses.
McCraken on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McCraken uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ndombele.
Ndombele fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McCraken on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCraken takes a swing at Ndombele's ribcage but misses.
Ndombele scores with a shot to the body.
Ndombele scores with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mousa Ndombele 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
McCraken bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ndombele getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ndombele connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ndombele tries a head kick but it misses.
Ndombele connects with a body shot.
McCraken throws a hook but Ndombele blocks it.
Ndombele blocks a jab.
Ndombele dodges the punch combination from McCraken.
McCraken swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ndombele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCraken moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken throws a hook to the side of Ndombele's head but Ndombele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCraken keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A good leg kick by Ndombele.
McCraken takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McCraken takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheers as Ndombele lands an impressive looking overhand right. McCraken doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Ndombele lands a head kick. McCraken smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McCraken looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ndombele thumps McCraken with a low kick.
Ndombele dips to his left and cracks McCraken with an uppercut!
Ndombele checks a leg kick nicely.
Ndombele throws a front kick aimed at McCraken's knee but McCraken avoids it well.
McCraken lands with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ndombele. McCraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ndombele throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from McCraken.
McCraken lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ndombele at a distance.
Ndombele swings for the body but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ndombele moves out of range as McCraken strikes.
Ndombele slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Ndombele closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCraken lands an uppercut.#T2#
McCraken misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCraken misses with a punch on the inside.
McCraken blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ndombele stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ndombele misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from McCraken.
McCraken looking to stall.
Ndombele lands with a left to the head.
McCraken can't find room to land a body shot as Ndombele controls the action.
McCraken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ndombele.
Ndombele softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McCraken blocks an uppercut.
Ndombele throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Ndombele.
Ndombele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McCraken blocks a body shot from Ndombele.
Ndombele swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ndombele prevents a body shot from McCraken. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Ndombele fails to land.
Mousa Ndombele seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ndombele blocks a body shot from McCraken.
McCraken tries to work over Ndombele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ndombele lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ndombele tries to work over McCraken's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
McCraken breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCraken throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dougal McCraken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ndombele misses with a hook.
Ndombele scores with a hook.
McCraken throws an overhand right that lands on Ndombele's shoulder, as Ndombele tries to avoid the shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McCraken, as that shot connected.
McCraken gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ndombele.
Ndombele keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McCraken with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ndombele to score with a decent uppercut.
McCraken lands with a shot to the body.
McCraken misses with an uppercut. Ndombele saw that one coming.
McCraken throws a jab when Ndombele was well 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!
Ndombele lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
Ndombele thuds his right hand into McCraken's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ndombele bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McCraken's head backwards.
McCraken throws the left hand but Ndombele avoids the punch easily.
McCraken takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ndombele connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ndombele digs a good hook to McCraken's body.
Ndombele darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ndombele staying out of range there.
McCraken swings for the body but Ndombele moves out of range.
Ndombele swings for the body but McCraken moves out of range.
Ndombele ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ndombele ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ndombele lands a glancing blow to the side of McCraken's head.
McCraken throws a looping overhand right but Ndombele ducks down to avoid it.
Ndombele slips a straight right by McCraken.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mousa Ndombele comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ndombele 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mousa Ndombele!

Mousa Ndombele 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: GAMMA#1032 Karim v Beau     
Date:   Dec 23, 2023
#R1#
Ndombele scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ndombele just misses with a punch to the body.
Almunecar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ndombele looks to score with a jab to the body but Almunecar is just out of range.
And Almunecar counters with a quick kick to the body but Ndombele blocks it.
Ndombele lands a jab to the nose.
Ndombele throws a big shot that misses.
Almunecar throws a looping overhand right but Ndombele ducks down to avoid it.
Ndombele misses with an uppercut
and Almunecar counters with a stiff right hand.
Almunecar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ndombele misses with an attempted mid kick.
A quick step to the side and Almunecar tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Almunecar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Almunecar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ndombele.
No luck for Ndombele with that takedown attempt.
Almunecar throwing a counter right hand but Ndombele manages to avoid it.
Almunecar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Almunecar. Ndombele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ndombele swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Almunecar.
Ndombele tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Almunecar is able to avoid easily.
Ndombele throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Almunecar counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Mousa Ndombele has been cut.
Ndombele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Almunecar misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Ndombele.
Almunecar lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ndombele misses with an uppercut.
Almunecar is looking to counter punch.
Ndombele loads up on a big right hand but Almunecar slips the punch.
Ndombele paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Alcide Almunecar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ndombele with a nice calf kick.
Ndombele connects with an inside leg kick.
Almunecar checks a low kick from Ndombele.
Ndombele 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.
Almunecar staying out of range there.#T2#
Ndombele cracks Almunecar with a good jab.
Ndombele just misses with a punch to the body.
Almunecar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
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!
Almunecar lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ndombele will feel that in the morning.
Almunecar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A punch lands to the side of Almunecar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ndombele uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Almunecar.
Almunecar lands with an overhand left.
Almunecar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ndombele's hands.#ROC#Ndombele is rocked!
Ndombele misses the body punch
and Almunecar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ndombele is still on wobbly legs! Can Almunecar finish him?
Ndombele shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Almunecar counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alcide Almunecar!
Alcide Almunecar thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: GAMMA#1027 Tam v Custer     
Date:   Nov 25, 2023
#R1#
Ndombele avoids the body shot from De Fiore.
De Fiore throws the left hand but Ndombele avoids the punch easily.
Attilio De Fiore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Fiore scores with a sloppy right hand. Ndombele should have avoided that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts De Fiore, as that shot connected.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ndombele throws a chopping leg kick but De Fiore manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ndombele or perhaps it was just good defense by De Fiore, which made it look bad.
De Fiore scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
De Fiore takes a swing at Ndombele's ribcage but misses.
Ndombele drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
De Fiore lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ndombele throws out a loose jab but De Fiore uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Fiore fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ndombele takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Fiore throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
De Fiore throws a shot from downtown. Ndombele moves away and avoids it.
Ndombele avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ndombele swings for the body but De Fiore moves out of range.
De Fiore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Fiore lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T1#
De Fiore throws a nice looking combination but Ndombele bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ndombele sizes up De Fiore with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
De Fiore takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#It looks like Attilio De Fiore has been cut.
De Fiore looks to land a left hand but Ndombele moved out of range nicely.
Ndombele throws a shot from downtown. De Fiore moves away and avoids it.
De Fiore scores with the left hand. Ndombele knows he should have avoided that one.
Ndombele pivots, looking for a leg kick but De Fiore is out of range and Ndombele settles back down.
De Fiore let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ndombele misses the shot to the body.
De Fiore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ndombele manages to avoid it.
Ndombele looks to land a right hand but De Fiore moved out of range.
Ndombele throws an off balance right hand
and De Fiore counters with a three punch combo that has Ndombele backing up. Ndombele nods at De Fiore to acknowledge the strikes.
De Fiore pushes Ndombele away with a front kick.
De Fiore takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Fiore misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
De Fiore throws a low kick, looking for Ndombele's leg but Ndombele calmly moves out of range.
Ndombele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Fiore has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ndombele takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
De Fiore tries to bum rush Ndombele with a series of wild strikes but Ndombele uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
De Fiore blocks a jab.
Attilio De Fiore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Fiore. Ndombele does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
De Fiore throws a head kick that Ndombele semi-blocks.
Ndombele misses with an uppercut.
De Fiore takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ndombele shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts De Fiore as he jumps to the side.
De Fiore slips under a jab from Ndombele.
De Fiore is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A slow jab from Ndombele misses its intended target.
Ndombele misses with a low kick.
De Fiore connects with a body shot.
Ndombele takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ndombele takes a swing at De Fiore's ribcage but misses.
Ndombele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Fiore.
Ndombele moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Ndombele misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for De Fiore.
De Fiore throws a head kick that misses.
Ndombele throws a chopping leg kick but De Fiore manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
De Fiore swings for the body but Ndombele moves out of range.
It looked like Ndombele wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
De Fiore punishes Ndombele's body with a nice straight punch.
Ndombele misses with a straight left. #T3#
Ndombele scores with a leg kick.
Ndombele throws an overhand right that lands on De Fiore's shoulder, as De Fiore tries to avoid the shot.
Ndombele throws a looping overhand right but De Fiore ducks down to avoid it.
Ndombele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Fiore.
De Fiore just misses with a punch to the body.
De Fiore lands a jab.
De Fiore scores with a push kick.
De Fiore throws a leg kick which misses Ndombele's front leg but catches the back leg as Ndombele tries to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Ndombele.
Ndombele throws the kick towards the body but De Fiore avoids it.
And De Fiore responds with a good body kick, but Ndombele manages to step out the way in time.
De Fiore slips under a jab from Ndombele.
De Fiore listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ndombele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Fiore manages to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as De Fiore blocks the leg kick.
De Fiore takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
De Fiore is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ndombele had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Some bone on bone action there as De Fiore checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
De Fiore takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Fiore loads up on a big right hand but Ndombele slips the punch.#T4#
Ndombele takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
De Fiore fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ndombele is out of range.
De Fiore lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ndombele at a distance.
De Fiore misses with an attempted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ndombele. De Fiore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ndombele chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before De Fiore can pounce on him.
De Fiore misses with a series of wild punches.
De Fiore slips a jab from Ndombele.
Ndombele has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ndombele there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ndombele scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
De Fiore stalks Ndombele and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ndombele's face. Ndombele staggers backwards, shaken.
Jab by De Fiore.
De Fiore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ndombele throws out the jab.
Ndombele misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ndombele thuds his right hand into De Fiore's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
De Fiore ducks right into an uppercut from Ndombele.
Ndombele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Fiore manages to avoid it.
Ndombele lands a nice hook to De Fiore's body. De Fiore takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ndombele chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Attilio De Fiore dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Attilio De Fiore's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
De Fiore blocks a jab.
De Fiore scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
De Fiore is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
De Fiore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ndombele attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ndombele takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A chopping leg kick lands by De Fiore.
Ndombele misses with a body shot.
De Fiore moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ndombele fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A big left from Ndombele misses.
De Fiore has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ndombele looks to score with a jab to the body but De Fiore is just out of range.
Ndombele moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Ndombele.
Nice uppercut lands for De Fiore. That snapped Ndombele's head back.
Ndombele blocks a jab.
Ndombele throws a body punch but De Fiore moves out of range.
De Fiore clobbers Ndombele with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ndombele might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Fiore throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T1#
De Fiore connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ndombele momentarily.
De Fiore misses with a few strikes there.
De Fiore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Fiore throws a sloppy head kick and Ndombele moves out of range easily.
De Fiore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Fiore lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ndombele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for De Fiore.
Ndombele misses with a body shot.
De Fiore swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A low kick lands for Ndombele.
Ndombele's hands are dropping dangerously low here and De Fiore connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ndombele scrambles back to his feet.
De Fiore is looking to land body kicks.
A low kick from Ndombele is predictable there
and Ndombele takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Fiore misses with a straight left.
Ndombele ducks under a wild hook from De Fiore.
A good leg kick by De Fiore.
Ndombele is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
De Fiore looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Fiore misses with a looping right.
Ndombele fires out a quick counter leg kick but De Fiore just manages to avoid it.
De Fiore checks a leg kick.
De Fiore jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T2#
A good leg kick by Ndombele.
De Fiore checks a low kick from Ndombele.
Ndombele connects with a body shot that sends De Fiore's belly button to the back.
Ndombele misses the shot to the body.
De Fiore just misses with a punch to the body.
Ndombele pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ndombele throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Fiore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ndombele takes a shot right to the bread basket.
De Fiore sizes up Ndombele with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ndombele looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
De Fiore just misses with a punch to the body.
Ndombele cracks De Fiore with a right hand to the side of the head.
De Fiore misses with an uppercut
enabling Ndombele to counter with a crisp jab.
De Fiore walks into a left hand.
Ndombele ducks under a wild hook from De Fiore.
Ndombele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Fiore scores with a jab.
De Fiore throws a lazy uppercut
and Ndombele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Fiore swings for the body but Ndombele moves out of range.
De Fiore is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
De Fiore throws a sloppy head kick and Ndombele moves out of range easily.
Ndombele swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
De Fiore throws a head kick that misses.
De Fiore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from De Fiore on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
De Fiore lands with a nice combination. Ndombele backs away looking to recover.
De Fiore paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
De Fiore moves away from the strike by Ndombele.
De Fiore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ndombele cracks De Fiore with an open hand slap.
De Fiore goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
De Fiore closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ndombele connects with a crisp jab.
De Fiore lands with an uppercut that bounces Ndombele off the cage and back into range.
De Fiore lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Fiore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ndombele moves away.
Ndombele just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like De Fiore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
De Fiore blocks a low kick nicely.
Ndombele throws the left hand but De Fiore avoids the punch easily.
Ndombele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Fiore.
De Fiore swings for the body but Ndombele moves out of range.
Good work by Ndombele as he checks the leg kick.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ndombele. De Fiore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ndombele tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ndombele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Fiore.
De Fiore looks to score with a jab to the body but Ndombele is just out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ndombele.
Ndombele misses with an uppercut. De Fiore saw that one coming.
Ndombele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Fiore was well out of range. Poor timing from Ndombele.
De Fiore throws a nice outside leg kick.
De Fiore throws a lazy head kick
and Ndombele counters with a right hand to the body.
De Fiore misses with a hook.
Ndombele uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Fiore.
De Fiore checks a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for De Fiore.
Ndombele throws a lazy right hand but De Fiore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ndombele misses with a looping left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ndombele.
Ndombele avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice defenses there by De Fiore.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Attilio De Fiore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Attilio De Fiore's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
A good leg kick by De Fiore.
De Fiore throws a head kick but Ndombele moves out of range.
Ndombele looks to land a right hand but De Fiore moved out of range.
De Fiore throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ndombele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Fiore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Fiore slaps away a takedown attempt from Ndombele, before circling back to the center of the mat.
De Fiore throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
De Fiore misses with a combination
and Ndombele counters with a right hand to the body.
Ndombele shoots in for a takedown but De Fiore shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ndombele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Fiore manages to avoid it.
Ndombele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Fiore.
Ndombele on the wrong end of a nice hook.
De Fiore with the inside leg kick.
Ndombele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Fiore.
De Fiore throws a low kick but Ndombele moves out of range easily. #T1#
De Fiore 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.
De Fiore moves out of range of the strikes.
Ndombele swats away the attempt to clinch by De Fiore.
Ndombele moves out of range as De Fiore strikes.
Ndombele blocks a head kick by De Fiore.
No luck for Ndombele with that takedown attempt.
De Fiore feints a counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mousa Ndombele. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Fiore thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Fiore dips to his left and cracks Ndombele with an uppercut!
De Fiore catches Ndombele with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ndombele fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A swing and a miss from De Fiore.
A slow jab from Ndombele misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Ndombele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Fiore throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ndombele ducks right into an uppercut from De Fiore.
Attilio De Fiore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ndombele slips under a jab.
Mousa Ndombele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ndombele throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ndombele jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ndombele throws a big shot 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!
Ndombele punishes De Fiore's body with a nice straight punch.
Ndombele connects with a looping right hand.
De Fiore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ndombele throws out the jab.
De Fiore pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A telegraphed right hand from Ndombele misses the target.
De Fiore tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
De Fiore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ndombele walks into a stiff left hand from De Fiore.
Ndombele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Fiore scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ndombele in his tracks.
De Fiore tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ndombele is able to avoid easily.
That kick from Ndombele tenderised De Fiore's leg. De Fiore is trying to keep his angry face on.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Fiore. Ndombele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ndombele throwing a counter right hand but De Fiore manages to avoid it.
Ndombele misses the jab.
A nice side step and De Fiore releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
De Fiore slips under a jab from Ndombele.
A good leg kick by De Fiore. #T3#
Decent striking displayed by De Fiore there.
Ndombele has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from De Fiore finds it's way round the side to connect with Ndombele's head.
Ndombele takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
De Fiore misses with a right hand
and Ndombele counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ndombele misses with a looping left.
Ndombele avoids the body shot from De Fiore.
De Fiore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Fiore throws a body punch but Ndombele moves out of range.
De Fiore scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
De Fiore slips under a jab from Ndombele.
De Fiore misses with a body shot
enabling Ndombele to counter with a crisp jab.
Ndombele misses with a low kick.
Ndombele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Fiore throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ndombele on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ndombele throws a lazy right hand but De Fiore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ndombele misses with a hook.
A head kick misses from De Fiore.
Ndombele pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
De Fiore lands with a slapping head kick.
Ndombele moves out of range as De Fiore strikes.
Ndombele misses with an uppercut
and De Fiore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Fiore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ndombele.
De Fiore chopping away at his opponent's legs.
De Fiore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Fiore lands with a shot to the body.
Ndombele takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
De Fiore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ndombele throws out the jab.
Ndombele comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
De Fiore lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ndombele checks a leg kick.
De Fiore takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
De Fiore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A clash of legs there as De Fiore blocks the low kick.
Ndombele ducks under a wild hook from De Fiore.
De Fiore scores with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Fiore looks to score with a jab to the body but Ndombele is just out of range.
Ndombele is looking to counter punch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Attilio De Fiore!

An out of breath and clearly excited Attilio De Fiore thanked Bondi MMA ðŸï¸ for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: GC 512: Covington VS Ndombele     
Date:   Oct 28, 2023
#R1#
Covington wants to clinch
and Ndombele counters with a good low kick that Covington was not able to check. #TD#
Covington manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ndombele on his heels. He'll look to pass Ndombele's guard now, I'm sure.
Ndombele avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Covington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Covington working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Covington postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ndombele is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Covington, into his guard. #REVB#
Ndombele trying to control but Covington is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ndombele slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Covington can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Covington tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ndombele wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ndombele working away.
Covington is looking for a sweep.
Covington is working hard here to advance position.
Ndombele working the body and head with strikes.
Ndombele wants to lay and pray for a moment but Covington keeps working.
Covington gets back to half guard.#T2#
Ndombele missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ndombele wants to control but Covington is keeping him busy.
Covington is looking to improve his position.
Covington gets full guard.#SUB#
Covington working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ndombele doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ndombele manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Covington is looking for a triangle here but Ndombele uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ndombele in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ndombele is putting a hurting on Covington here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ndombele cracks Covington with a big elbow. #T3#
Covington is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ndombele takes a little break here. Covington wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ndombele landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ndombele working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ndombele wants to control but Covington is keeping him busy.
Covington sneaks back into half guard.
Ndombele lands with a punch from half guard.
Covington works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4##SUB#
Covington isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ndombele stacks Covington on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ndombele!
Covington is looking for a sweep.
Ndombele trying to control the action but Covington is working from the bottom.
Covington tries to buck Ndombele off but Ndombele is having none of it.
Covington is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ndombele working away.
Covington is looking to regain half guard here but Ndombele keeps moving and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mousa Ndombele dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ndombele wants to land a leg kick but Covington is out of range.
Covington tries to close the distance and clinch but Ndombele swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ndombele takes a swing at Covington's ribcage but misses.
Ndombele looks to land a right hand but Covington moved out of range.
Covington has a takedown stuffed.
Ndombele appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Covington tests Ndombele's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Covington wants to clinch up but Ndombele keeps it at a distance.
Ndombele tries to work over Covington's front leg with a kick but Covington checks it. #T1#
Covington jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Covington keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ndombele.
Ndombele wants to land a leg kick but Covington is out of range.
Ndombele walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mousa Ndombele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Covington checks the leg kick nicely there.
Covington keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ndombele.
Covington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Covington gets the takedown into side control.
Ndombele is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T2##SUB#
Covington wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ndombele, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Covington is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ndombele knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Covington creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ndombele sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Mousa Ndombele has got the better of the ground game so far.
Covington trying to control the position but Ndombele is working away.
Ndombele is pushing Covington's head away, looking to escape. Covington manages to hold on to the position though.#T3#
Covington throws a strike aimed at the side of Ndombele's head but Ndombele avoids it well.#SUB#
Covington working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Covington prevents Ndombele from escaping the position.#SUB#
Covington goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ndombele rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Covington's guard! Nice work there by Ndombele!
Ndombele trying to control the position from guard on top but Covington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ndombele is looking to stand up but Covington won't let him. #T4#
Covington keeping moving, preventing Ndombele from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Covington is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ndombele defends well.
Covington keeping moving, preventing Ndombele from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Covington looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Covington is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Covington throwing shots but Ndombele is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Covington seems to be working for a kimura but Ndombele defends the submission attempt.
Covington sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ndombele defending well though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Everett Covington dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Ndombele ducks under a wild hook from Covington.
Ndombele fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Covington.
Covington shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ndombele tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ndombele tries to close the distance and clinch up but Covington swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Covington appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ndombele scores with a jab to the body.
Ndombele cracks Covington with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ndombele misses with a wild body shot.
Covington appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ndombele shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Covington drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ndombele sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Covington. #T1#
Ndombele is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Ndombele parries the strikes from Covington easily there. Covington is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ndombele to escape.
Covington throws an elbow but Ndombele slips to the side and avoids it well.
Covington controls the position.
Covington with the ground and pound but Ndombele regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Covington is stalling here. Ndombele is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Covington seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ndombele has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Ndombele has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Covington!
Covington is bucking up trying to escape but Ndombele cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Covington tries to reverse the position but Ndombele maintains control.#T2#
Ndombele trying to control but Covington is having none of it.
Ndombele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Covington wants to control but Ndombele is having none of it.
Ndombele looking to finish Covington with some ground and pound. This is bad for Covington!
Ndombele cracks Covington with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Covington tries to lock up and control but Ndombele gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Covington taking shots to the head.
Covington tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ndombele is stalling here but it's allowed Covington to get half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Covington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ndombele wants to control but Covington is keeping him busy. #T3#
Covington tries to get to full guard but Ndombele has control of the leg.
Ndombele wants to stand but Covington has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Ndombele prevents Covington from improving his position.
Ndombele slips a nice elbow through Covington's hands, connecting with Covington's forehead.
Ndombele working Covington over with strikes.
Covington has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ndombele is working away from the top position though.
Ndombele trying to control from half guard but Covington is working away. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ndombele is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Covington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ndombele pulls his head out easily.
Covington is looking for a sweep. Ndombele is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ndombele wants to lay and pray for a moment but Covington keeps working.
Ndombele working the head and body with strikes.
Covington trying to hold on to Ndombele's head to control him but Ndombele postures up. #SUB#
Covington actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Covington wants to control but Ndombele is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Covington looks to score with a jab to the body but Ndombele is just out of range.
Ndombele feints the counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mousa Ndombele really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Donk. Ndombele catches Covington right on the button with a cross.
Ndombele tries to clinch up.
Ndombele lands with a shot to the body.
Covington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ndombele moves away.
A slow jab from Ndombele misses its intended target.
Covington falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Ndombele counters with a takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Covington is trying to control Ndombele's posture but Ndombele avoids it. #T1#
Covington takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Covington is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ndombele is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Ndombele trying to control but Covington is having none of it.
Ndombele breaks from Covington's wrist control and lands an elbow.
A nice elbow there by Ndombele.
Covington in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Covington is squirming around, avoiding Ndombele's attempts to control the action.
Ndombele working Covington over with strikes here.
Covington is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Ndombele working Covington over with strikes here.
Covington tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ndombele in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Covington working to try and regain half guard.
Ndombele looking to control but Covington is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Covington wants to control but Ndombele is having none of it.
Ndombele raining down shots from the mount!#T3#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ndombele cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Covington regains half guard.#SUB#
Covington looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Covington looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ndombele seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Covington does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Covington manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Covington trying to control the position here. #T4#
Ndombele trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Covington keeping moving, preventing Ndombele from controlling successfully.
Covington wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Covington has his foot on Ndombele's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ndombele works his way back into a safe position though.
Ndombele postures up in Covington's guard and throws a big left but Covington blocks it.
Ndombele engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Covington not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Covington looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ndombele wants to control from the top but Covington keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mousa Ndombele dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Ndombele with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mousa Ndombele seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot lands for Ndombele.
Ndombele scores with the left hand. Covington knows he should have avoided that one.
A slow jab from Ndombele misses its intended target.
Covington is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ndombele.
Covington scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ndombele in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Ndombele gets tackled into the cage by Covington. Covington maintains the clinch.
I was talking to Covington's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Covington swings wildly with an uppercut but Ndombele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Covington pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T1#
Ndombele can't find room to land a body shot as Covington controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ndombele creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ndombele misses with a short punch on the inside.
Covington's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Covington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ndombele tries to work over Covington's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ndombele lands a nice shot to the body.
Covington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Covington has Ndombele pressed against the cage.
Covington just leaning against Ndombele, taking a breather.
Ndombele working aggressively here.
Covington tries a body shot but Ndombele blocks it.
Ndombele lands a right hand that snaps the head of Covington backwards.
Ndombele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Covington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Everett Covington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mousa Ndombele is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Covington.
Covington looking for a takedown.
Ndombele blocking some punches.
Covington misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ndombele.
Covington lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Covington can't find room to land a body shot as Ndombele controls the action.
Ndombele cracks Covington with a nice body shot.
Ndombele cracks Covington with a nice body shot.
Ndombele lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Covington is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ndombele is defending well.
Covington swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Covington struggles to land a body shot inside as Ndombele controls his hands.
Covington stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Covington throws a punch but it's blocked by Ndombele.
Covington misses with a punch on the inside.
Covington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Covington misses with a body punch.
Ndombele gets underhooks to prevent Covington's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Everett Covington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Covington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Covington is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ndombele is keeping busy.
Ndombele throws a punch but it's blocked by Covington.
Ndombele prevents a body shot from Covington. #T4#
Covington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ndombele swings wildly with an uppercut but Covington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ndombele blocking some punches.
Ndombele misses with a short punch on the inside.
Covington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ndombele's elbow.
Ndombele misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Covington.
With the fighters up against the cage, Covington throws an elbow but misses.
A body shot lands from Ndombele.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Covington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ndombele blocking some punches.
Covington throws a punch but it's blocked by Ndombele.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mousa Ndombele.
I think Ndombele 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mousa Ndombele!

Mousa Ndombele is the new welterweight champion!
After the fight, Mousa Ndombele 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.
Everett Covington spoke after the fight, saying 'Aw crap!'.

 

Event: GC 507: King VS Deane     
Date:   Sep 09, 2023
#R1#
Ndombele connects with a jab.
Ndombele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hernandez manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Ndombele looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hernandez!
Hernandez tries to improve position but can't.
Hernandez can't do much from the bottom here.
Hernandez's coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Hernandez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ndombele wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hernandez is working hard here to advance position.
Ndombele scores with punches from side control.
Hernandez can't do much from the bottom here.
Ndombele wants to control but Hernandez is keeping him busy. #T1#
The ground and pound from Ndombele seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hernandez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hernandez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hernandez tries to get out of the position.
Hernandez is being controlled here.
Ndombele working the ground and pound but Hernandez is defending the strikes.
Hernandez is looking to reverse the position.
Ndombele landing strikes.
Ndombele lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ndombele takes a little break here. Hernandez wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ndombele landing a few strikes. #T2#
Hernandez struggling a bit here.
Hernandez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ndombele is staying tight to Hernandez's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Hernandez is trying to get back to half guard.
Hernandez takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hernandez is looking for a sweep.
Hernandez is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Ndombele wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hernandez keeps working.
Hernandez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ndombele on the ground.#T3#
Hernandez is looking to regain half guard here but Ndombele keeps moving and retains side control.
Ndombele taking a breather here.
Ndombele scoring with punches from side control.
Ndombele lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hernandez down.
Ndombele is looking to take a break and control but Hernandez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ndombele is staying tight to Hernandez's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Ndombele wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hernandez keeps working. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hernandez parries the strikes from Ndombele easily there. Ndombele is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hernandez to escape.
Ndombele trying to control the action but Hernandez is working from the bottom.
Ndombele lands a few punches from side control.
Ndombele throws a strike aimed at the side of Hernandez's head but Hernandez avoids it well.
Ndombele connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hernandez some visible discomfort.
Ndombele trying to control the action but Hernandez is working from the bottom.
Ndombele controlling from side mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hernandez tries to improve position but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mousa Ndombele dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ndombele misses with a lunging right hand
and Hernandez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ndombele misses with a jab to the body
enabling Hernandez to counter with a crisp jab.
Ndombele looks to clinch
letting Hernandez counter with a right hand.
Ndombele misses with a hook.
A shot to the body from Hernandez misses
and Ndombele counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mousa Ndombele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernandez misses with a hook. Ndombele ducked under it nicely.
Ndombele looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A low kick from Ndombele is predictable there
and Hernandez counters with a nice body kick.
Hernandez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jab from Ndombele.
Hernandez lands a nice hook to Ndombele's body. Ndombele takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ndombele throws out a loose jab but Hernandez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hernandez feints and then cracks Ndombele's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ndombele down.
Hernandez sizes up Ndombele with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Ndombele dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hernandez. That did some damage!
Hernandez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maxi Hernandez is winning the standup battle so far.
Hernandez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hernandez fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ndombele just manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Ndombele.
Ndombele throws a jab but it's blocked by Hernandez.
A low kick lands for Ndombele.
Ndombele lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ndombele is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hernandez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ndombele misses with a shot to the body
and Hernandez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hernandez lands with a nice body kick. #T2#
Hernandez ducks under a wild hook from Ndombele.
An inside leg kick from Ndombele misses.
Ndombele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ndombele tried to score with a low kick but Hernandez checks it.
Hernandez thows a body kick. Ndombele tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ndombele wants to clinch up but Hernandez keeps it at a distance.
Ndombele misses with an uppercut.
Donk. Hernandez catches Ndombele right on the button with a cross.
Hernandez throws a leg kick but Ndombele sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ndombele connects with a solid leg kick.
Hernandez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ndombele digs a good body shot into Hernandez's ribs.
Ndombele takes a jab right on the kisser. #T3#
Hernandez wants to slow Ndombele down by chopping away at his legs.
Ndombele scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ndombele throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A bone on bone clash there as Hernandez blocks the leg kick.
A low kick from Ndombele misses
and Hernandez counters with a stiff right hand.
Hernandez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ndombele with a poor takedown
and Hernandez counters with a left to the body.
Hernandez checks a leg kick.
Ndombele connects with a single shot there.
Hernandez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ndombele's hands.
Decent striking displayed by Hernandez there.
Ndombele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hernandez fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ndombele just manages to avoid it.
Ndombele closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hernandez counters with an outside leg kick. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ndombele digs a good body shot into Hernandez's ribs.
Ndombele connects with an inside leg kick.
Ndombele with the inside leg kick.
Ndombele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ndombele throws a push kick but Hernandez slaps the foot to one side.
Hernandez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Hernandez.
Hernandez with the inside leg kick.
Ndombele misses the shot to the body.
Good exchange - Ndombele coming out on top.
Ndombele connects with an inside leg kick.
Maxi Hernandez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ndombele lands with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Maxi Hernandez will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ndombele jabs at Hernandez's body.
Ndombele looks to land a left hand but Hernandez moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Ndombele misses.
Hernandez half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ndombele lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hernandez takes a step back to recover.
A low kick from Ndombele is predictable there
and Hernandez counters with a straight right hand.
Ndombele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hernandez moves away.
Hernandez throwing a counter right hand but Ndombele manages to avoid it.
Hernandez blocks a head kick by Ndombele.
Hernandez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ndombele stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hernandez.
Ndombele moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ndombele takes a swing at Hernandez's ribcage but misses.
Ndombele with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hernandez to score with a decent uppercut.
Ndombele throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ndombele throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It looked like Hernandez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ndombele.#T1#
Ndombele lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ndombele closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hernandez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ndombele fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hernandez on the side of the head.
Hernandez moves away from the strike by Ndombele.
Ndombele fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ndombele looks to score with a jab to the body but Hernandez is just out of range.
Ndombele jabs at Hernandez's body.
Ndombele checks a low kick from Hernandez.
Ndombele throws a body punch but Hernandez moves out of range.
Hernandez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hernandez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ndombele.
Ndombele throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hernandez.#T2#
Hernandez scores with a push kick.
Ndombele scores with the left hand. Hernandez knows he should have avoided that one.
Ndombele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hernandez throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ndombele uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hernandez has time to react.
Ndombele misses with a hook. Hernandez ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
Ndombele feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ndombele throws a big right hand that misses.
Hernandez seems keen to control Ndombele's posture.
Ndombele sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hernandez seems keen to control Ndombele's posture.#T3#
Ndombele trying to control but Hernandez is working from the bottom.
Ndombele throws a big elbow that misses.
Ndombele looking to pass the guard.
Mousa Ndombele has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ndombele stands and throws Hernandez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hernandez stops Ndombele from passing to mount.
Hernandez is trying to improve his position.
Ndombele scoring with punches and elbows. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ndombele is looking to take a break and control but Hernandez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hernandez is trying to get back to half guard.
Ndombele has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hernandez being controlled for a moment.
Hernandez is trying to control Ndombele's posture but Ndombele avoids it.
Ndombele is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mousa Ndombele comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ndombele 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mousa Ndombele!

Mousa Ndombele 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: GC 503:     
Date:   Aug 05, 2023
#R1#
Sailcirc scores with a jab to the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ndombele looks to land a left hand but Sailcirc moved out of range nicely.
Ndombele thumps Sailcirc with a low kick.
Ndombele takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ndombele will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ndombele slips under a jab.
Ndombele drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sailcirc sprawls and moves away.
Ndombele fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sailcirc.
Ndombele's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sailcirc under the eye.
Sailcirc misses with a wild body shot.
Ndombele scores with a nice body kick.
Torcadall Sailcirc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ndombele scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sailcirc misses the body punch
and Ndombele connects with a straight left hand counter 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!
Ndombele throws a good cross that connects.
Ndombele lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice body kick there by Ndombele.
Sailcirc lands with an overhand left.
Sailcirc takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sailcirc walks into a left hand.
Sailcirc throws a hook but Ndombele blocks it.
Sailcirc misses the body punch
and Ndombele counters with an outside leg kick.
Sailcirc shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Ndombele scores with a jab.#ROC#Sailcirc is rocked!
Sailcirc has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ndombele.
Sailcirc is still on wobbly legs! Can Ndombele finish him?
Ndombele shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Sailcirc takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Ndombele sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Sailcirc bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mousa Ndombele!
Mousa Ndombele 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: GC 487: Chungus VS Morino     
Date:   Apr 15, 2023
#R1#
Ndombele buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ndombele misses with a hook
and Kujawski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kujawski throws a sloppy body shot
and Ndombele counters with a stiff right hand.
Kujawski throws a looping overhand right but Ndombele ducks down to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kujawski checks a leg kick.
Ndombele throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kujawski checks a leg kick.
Ndombele misses the jab.
Kujawski is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ndombele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kujawski manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Kujawski throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ndombele tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kujawski is in Ndombele's guard.
Kujawski is looking to advance position but Ndombele has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kujawski is desperately trying to improve his position but Ndombele has a good base and remains in mount.
Ndombele lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kujawski is working to get back to half guard.
Ndombele lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kujawski regains half guard.#T1#
Ndombele is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SU#
Ndombele escapes and gets back to his feet.
Kujawski tests Ndombele's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ndombele scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kujawski doesn't seem bothered though.
Kujawski misses with a straight right.
Ndombele throws a low kick, looking for Kujawski's leg but Kujawski calmly moves out of range.
Kujawski swings widly with a right hand
and Ndombele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ndombele defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kujawski.
Kujawski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Ndombele.
Kujawski throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Veigar Kujawski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kujawski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ndombele.
A left lands for Ndombele.#T2#
Ndombele tried to score with a low kick but Kujawski checks it.
Kujawski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kujawski defending well as Ndombele loads up on a big left hand.
Some wild striking there from Kujawski.
Kujawski looks to land a left hand but Ndombele moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Kujawski.
Ndombele misses with a straight left.
A big right from Kujawski misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kujawski, as that shot connected.
Kujawski misses with a left hand #TD#
so Ndombele counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ndombele avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Kujawski looking for a guillotine here but Ndombele defends easily.
Ndombele keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kujawski's head.#T3#
Ndombele landing with the ground and pound.
Kujawski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kujawski keeping moving, preventing Ndombele from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ndombele lands a couple of digs.
Ndombele is working Kujawski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Kujawski has his foot on Ndombele's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ndombele works his way back into a safe position though.
We've been hearing good reports from Ndombele's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Kujawski is looking for a triangle but Ndombele pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Kujawski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ndombele gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4##SUB2#
Kujawski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ndombele defends it easily.
Kujawski being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Kujawski has his foot on Ndombele's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ndombele works his way back into a safe position though.
Ndombele seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ndombele's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mousa Ndombele dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ndombele thumps Kujawski with a low kick.
Ndombele fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kujawski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ndombele scores with a shot to the body.
Kujawski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ndombele takes a swing at Kujawski's ribcage but misses.
Kujawski throws a nice looking combination but Ndombele bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kujawski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ndombele bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kujawski's head backwards.
Ndombele connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ndombele closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kujawski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ndombele ducks under a wild hook from Kujawski.
Kujawski looks to throw the jab but Ndombele is out of range.
Ndombele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kujawski can do to turn this around?
Kujawski takes one on the button.
Kujawski slips a straight right by Ndombele.
Kujawski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Kujawski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A counter left hand to the body from Ndombele misses its target.
Ndombele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kujawski.
Kujawski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kujawski throws an overhand right that lands on Ndombele's shoulder, as Ndombele tries to avoid the shot.
Kujawski connects with a jab.
Kujawski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ndombele but Ndombele pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ndombele throws a shot from downtown. Kujawski moves away and avoids it.
Mousa Ndombele is winning the standup battle so far.
Ndombele connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Ndombele. No joy for Kujawski on that attempt.
Kujawski lands with a right hand.
Ndombele comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ndombele. Kujawski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ndombele turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kujawski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kujawski 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.
Nice takedown defense from Ndombele. No joy for Kujawski on that attempt.
Mousa Ndombele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Veigar Kujawski.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ndombele tries to land a leg kick but Kujawski saw it coming and moves away. #T2#
Ndombele connects with a leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Kujawski there.
Kujawski throws a big shot that misses.
Kujawski scores with a jab to the head.
Kujawski throws a poor cross that misses
and Ndombele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kujawski crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ndombele - the referee stops the clock and Kujawski gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ndombele. Kujawski manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ndombele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kujawski.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kujawski! But no joy.
Kujawski walks into a jab.
Ndombele looks to land a right hand but Kujawski moved out of range.
Ndombele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kujawski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kujawski throws a body punch but Ndombele moves out of range.
That kick from Ndombele tenderised Kujawski's leg. Kujawski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ndombele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mousa Ndombele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ndombele.
Kujawski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ndombele attempts a counter takedown but Kujawski avoids it well and moves away.
Ndombele wants to land a leg kick but Kujawski is out of range.
Ndombele lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Kujawski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ndombele. Ndombele obviously looking to wear him down.
Kujawski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ndombele throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kujawski.
Ndombele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kujawski.
It seemed like Kujawski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ndombele lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kujawski misses with a lunging right hand
and Ndombele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ndombele walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kujawski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good shot there by Ndombele.
A jab from Kujawski misses.
It looked like Ndombele wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ndombele attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kujawski looks to throw the jab but Ndombele is out of range.
Kujawski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ndombele sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kujawski somewhat.
Kujawski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kujawski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Kujawski throws an overhand right that lands on Ndombele's shoulder, as Ndombele tries to avoid the shot.
Sloppy strikes from Kujawski. Those never looked like landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ndombele lands with a nice body kick.
Kujawski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kujawski scores with a jab. Ndombele acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kujawski needs to keep his hands up - Ndombele had a free shot at his head there.
Kujawski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ndombele avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kujawski swats away the attempt to clinch by Ndombele.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ndombele throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ndombele takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A left lands for Kujawski.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mousa Ndombele dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kujawski misses with an uppercut
and Ndombele counters with a stiff right hand.
Ndombele lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ndombele misses with a looping left.
Kujawski throws a right hand that Ndombele ducks under and follows up with a left that Ndombele also avoids with ease.
Ndombele loads up on a big right hand but Kujawski slips the punch.
Good exchange - Ndombele coming out on top.
Ndombele throws a shot from downtown. Kujawski moves away and avoids it.
Kujawski lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kujawski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ndombele has time to react.
Kujawski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ndombele connects with the punch.
Ndombele throws a hook to the side of Kujawski's head but Kujawski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Kujawski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kujawski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ndombele counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Ndombele misses its intended target.
Ndombele moves out of range as Kujawski strikes.
Ndombele gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Good exchange - Kujawski coming out on top.
Ndombele throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Kujawski throws a hook to the side of Ndombele's head but Ndombele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kujawski moves out of range as Ndombele strikes.
Ndombele scores with a shot to the body.
Kujawski throws out a loose jab but Ndombele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kujawski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kujawski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kujawski walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ndombele.
Ndombele throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kujawski counters with a straight right hand.
Kujawski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ndombele lands with an uppercut that bounces Kujawski off the cage and back into range.
Kujawski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ndombele.
Ndombele lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kujawski's sensitive parts.
A jab from Ndombele misses.
Kujawski throws a hook but Ndombele blocks it.
Kujawski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kujawski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mousa Ndombele is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ndombele takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ndombele feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kujawskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A big left from Kujawski misses.
Ndombele looks to land a left hand but Kujawski moved out of range nicely.
Kujawski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kujawski looks to land a combination but Ndombele avoids it well.
Ndombele stuffs the takedown.
Ndombele lands with a good body shot.
Kujawski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ndombele fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kujawski is out of range.
Ndombele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kujawski misses with a hook. Ndombele ducked under it nicely.
Kujawski lands with a cross.
A lazy left from Kujawski finds it's target.
Ndombele takes a swing at Kujawski's ribcage but misses.
Ndombele throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Ndombele with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good exchange - Ndombele coming out on top.
Ndombele misses the shot to the body.
Kujawski ducks under a wild hook from Ndombele.
Ndombele uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kujawski.
Kujawski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ndombele slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Kujawski.
Kujawski moves out of range as Ndombele throws a body kick.
Ndombele connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kujawski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kujawski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ndombele lands with a nice body punch.
Ndombele throws an overhand right that lands on Kujawski's shoulder, as Kujawski tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kujawski! But no joy.
A swing and a miss from Kujawski.
Kujawski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ndombele.
Kujawski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ndombele. Kujawski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ndombele lands with an overhand left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kujawski takes a swing at Ndombele's ribcage but misses.
Kujawski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kujawski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ndombele thuds a left hand into Kujawski's body.
Kujawski dives in and grabs Ndombele's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ndombele pushes down on Kujawski's head and hops out.
Kujawski misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Ndombele decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kujawski's guard.
Ndombele 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. #SUB2#
Kujawski has an active guard here but Ndombele has managed to pass into half guard.
Kujawski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kujawski is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ndombele jumps into side control!
Veigar Kujawski 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.
Ndombele is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kujawski's shoulder. That is not cool.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mousa Ndombele showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ndombele 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mousa Ndombele!

A very excited looking Mousa Ndombele 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: GC 482: Rahl VS Takahashi     
Date:   Mar 11, 2023
#R1#
Ndombele throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick lands for Lee.
Ndombele tries to land a leg kick but Lee saw it coming and moves away.
Ndombele checks the leg kick.
Lee blocks a leg kick.
Ndombele throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee scores with a punch to the head.
Lee jabs Ndombele right on the nose. Ndombele blinks but takes it well.
Some bone on bone action there as Lee checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ndombele pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ndombele with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ndombele looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lee bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lee pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Ndombele.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Lee lands a nice looking body shot.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ndombele was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Lee throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lee throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mousa Ndombele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Ndombele ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jeff Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ndombele lands a slapping body shot.
Lee scores with a leg kick.
Lee lands a high kick!
Ndombele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Ndombele misses the target.
Lee is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Ndombele appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ndombele moves out of range of the body kick.
Ndombele throws a low kick, looking for Lee's leg but Lee calmly moves out of range.
Lee throws a wild body kick that Ndombele sees coming a mile off.
Ndombele tried to counter with a leg kick but Lee avoided it.
Lee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lee fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ndombele is out of range.
Lee looks to land a body kick but Ndombele moved away.
Ndombele swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ndombele is looking to slow Lee down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
Ndombele misses with a body punch
and Lee counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ndombele is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ndombele scores with a leg kick.
Good shot there by Lee.#ROC2#Ndombele is rocked!
Lee seems to be stalking Ndombele here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Ndombele drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jeff Lee!
A victorious Jeff Lee thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: GC 476: Don VS Ekwall     
Date:   Jan 28, 2023
#R1#
A slow jab from Danilov misses its intended target.
Danilov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Danilov lands a body shot.
Danilov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A little jabbing left from Danilov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Danilov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ndombele has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mentor Gym in the buildup to the fight.
A low kick lands for Danilov.
Danilov feints a jab promting Ndombele to slip. Danilov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ndombele slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ndombele misses with a low kick.
Ndombele walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Danilov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ndombele throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Danilov counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Danilov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ndombele is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Danilov trying to control the action but Ndombele is working from the bottom.
Ndombele is being controlled here. #T1##SUB2#
Danilov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ndombele has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Danilov but great work by Ndombele.
Ndombele wants to stand but Danilov is controlling his arm.
Ndombele staying calm.
Danilov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ndombele's best efforts.
Ndombele prevents Danilov from improving his position.
Danilov keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
Ndombele passes into side control, despite Danilov's attempt to control the position.
Danilov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ndombele controlling from side mount.
Danilov is looking for a sweep.
Ndombele scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ndombele lands a few punches from side control.
Danilov tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Danilov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ndombele is looking to take a break and control but Danilov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Danilov is looking to regain half guard here but Ndombele keeps moving and retains side control.
Ndombele tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Danilov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ndombele controlling the position from side mount. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Danilov is trying to get back to half guard.
Danilov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Danilov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Danilov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ndombele is thwarting Danilov's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Danilov is looking for a sweep. Ndombele is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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 Mousa Ndombele will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ndombele misses the shot to the body.
Ndombele stuffs the takedown attempt from Danilov. Danilov gets slowly back to his feet.
Ndombele takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice leg kick from Ndombele, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Danilov.
Danilov throws a body shot but no joy.
Mousa Ndombele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ndombele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Danilov misses the shot to the body.
Ndombele misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Danilov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ndombele keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ndombele is not content to let Danilov control the position.
Ndombele is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Danilov scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Danilov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Danilov is trying to control the action in half guard but Ndombele is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Danilov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Danilov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ndombele's head.
Danilov is looking to advance position but Ndombele won't allow it. #SUB2#
Danilov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ndombele is just riding it out for now. Danilov eventually gives up the hold.
Danilov content to control rather than advance. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Danilov working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ndombele's thigh. Ndombele counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Danilov throws an elbow that misses. Ndombele uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Danilov's guard. Nice move by Ndombele!#REVR##T3#
Ndombele scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Danilov is looking for a triangle but Ndombele pushes his legs off easily.
Ndombele looking to pass the guard.
Ndombele wants to stand but Danilov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Danilov wants to sweep here but Ndombele controlling him for the moment. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ndombele throws a big elbow that misses.
Ndombele sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Danilov's guard.
Ndombele trying to mount his opponent but Danilov defends it.
Danilov taking some punishment here, with Ndombele in his half guard. #SUB2#
Danilov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ndombele is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Danilov!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Danilov is looking to improve his position but Ndombele isn't that keen on the idea.
Ndombele looking to control and managing it successfully.
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 Mousa Ndombele will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ndombele's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Ndombele misses with an uppercut. Danilov saw that one coming.
Ruslan Danilov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ndombele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Danilov was well out of range. Poor timing from Ndombele.
A slapping leg kick lands for Danilov.
Danilov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ndombele.
Danilov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Danilov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Danilov throws a lazy right hand but Ndombele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Danilov throws a body shot but no joy.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Danilov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ndombele - the referee stops the clock and Danilov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ndombele. Danilov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Danilov throws the left hand but Ndombele avoids the punch easily.
Ndombele misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Danilov to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danilov misses with a leg kick
and Ndombele counters with a nice uppercut.
Ndombele throws a right hand that misses
and Danilov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ndombele thinking.
Ndombele throws an overhand right that lands on Danilov's shoulder, as Danilov tries to avoid the shot.
Ndombele lands a right hook to the body.
Danilov takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
Danilov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice sprawl there from Ndombele as Danilov shoots in.
Mousa Ndombele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Danilov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Danilov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ndombele scores with a sloppy right hand. Danilov should have avoided that one.
Ndombele darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC#Danilov is rocked!
Ndombele lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Danilov is still on wobbly legs! Can Ndombele finish him?
Ndombele misses with a leg kick.
Danilov seems to have recovered his senses.
Good leg kick by Danilov.
Danilov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ndombele. That's going to slow Danilov down.
Ndombele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Danilov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Danilov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ndombele.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ndombele connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Danilov checks the leg kick.
Mousa Ndombele is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Ndombele works Danilov's body with a nice hook.
Ndombele throws a hook to the side of Danilov's head but Danilov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Danilov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ndombele connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Ndombele.
Ndombele with the inside leg kick.
Danilov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ndombele as he jumps to the side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ndombele.
Ndombele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Danilov can do to turn this around?
Danilov connects with a body shot.
Danilov slips under a jab from Ndombele.
Ndombele pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Danilov slips a straight right by Ndombele.
Ndombele scoring well with a low kick there. #T3#
Danilov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ndombele. Ndombele obviously looking to wear him down.
Danilov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ndombele lands a nice shot to the body.
Ndombele throws a hook to the side of Danilov's head but Danilov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Danilov moves out of range of the strikes.
Danilov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ruslan Danilov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ndombele throws a leg kick
and Danilov counters with a nice leg kick.
That kick from Ndombele tenderised Danilov's leg. Danilov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ndombele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Danilov.
Ndombele misses with a hook.
Ndombele digs a good body shot into Danilov's ribs.
Danilov misses with a double jab.
Danilov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ndombele connects with a leg kick. #T4#
Ndombele scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danilov looks for a takedown but Ndombele sprawls well.
Mousa Ndombele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Danilov.
Ndombele pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Danilov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ndombele changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ndombele thumps Danilov with a low kick.
Ndombele lands with a hook. Danilov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ndombele takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Danilov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ndombele moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ndombele lands a nice hook to Danilov's body. Danilov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Danilov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Danilov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ndombele is out of range and Danilov settles back down.
Nice cross by Ndombele.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ndombele.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mousa Ndombele showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ndombele 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mousa Ndombele!

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

 

Event: GC 472: Rahl VS Jones     
Date:   Dec 31, 2022
#R1#
Steve scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Steve loads up on a big right hand but Ndombele slips the punch.
Ndombele tries a quick counter leg kick but Steve is wise to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Ndombele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ndombele moves out of range as Steve strikes.
Ndombele ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
Steve takes a swing at Ndombele's ribcage but misses.
Ndombele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
Ndombele scores with a takedown into Steve's guard.
Steve is controlling Ndombele's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ndombele trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ndombele working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ndombele trying to control but Steve is working from the bottom. #T1#
Ndombele working some strikes from top position.
Ndombele trying to control but Steve is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steve looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ndombele lands a couple of elbows.
Steve trying to keep a closed guard but Ndombele is proving a slippery customer.
Ndombele postures up in Steve's guard and throws a big left but Steve blocks it. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Steve is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ndombele trying to control the position from guard on top but Steve is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
We've been told by Steve's head coaches at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ndombele connects with a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Ndombele as he connects with a hook.
Steve throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT#It looks like Mousa Ndombele has been cut.
Good leg kick by Ndombele.
Steve scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ndombele misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Steve.
Ndombele throws a jab but it's blocked by Steve. #T3#
Steve throws a shot to the body.
Steve misses with a two punch combination.
Ndombele cracks Steve with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Steve takes a swing at Ndombele's ribcage but misses.
Jay Steve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ndombele scores with a nice right hand.
Ndombele moves out of range of the leg kick from Steve.
Ndombele looks to land a right hand but Steve moved out of range.
Nice cross by Ndombele.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ndombele moves away.
Steve throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ndombele scores with a nice head shot.
Ndombele works Steve's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ndombele lands a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ndombele.
Steve shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ndombele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ndombele fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Steve looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Ndombele lands with an uppercut that bounces Steve off the cage and back into range.
Ndombele throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ndombele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steve was well out of range. Poor timing from Ndombele.
Steve lands with a good body shot.
Ndombele's jab looks to have found its range, popping Steve under the eye.
Steve looks to throw the jab but Ndombele is out of range.
Ndombele throws out a loose jab but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ndombele takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Steve pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Steve with a nice cross.
Ndombele misses the shot to the body.
Ndombele fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Steve feints and then cracks Ndombele's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ndombele down.
Steve jabs at Ndombele's body.
Ndombele scores with a jab.
Steve takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice cross by Steve.
Steve looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mousa Ndombele dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mousa Ndombele's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Steve looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Steve steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ndombele. That one must have hurt.
Ndombele takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Steve tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Steve connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Steve walks into a jab.
Mousa Ndombele seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ndombele lands a really nice looking cross but Steve seems unphased.
Steve tries to land a front kick but Ndombele steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ndombele scores with a jab to the head.
Steve 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve throws a shot to the body.
Ndombele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ndombele swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Steve.
Ndombele lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC2#Steve is rocked!
Ndombele lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Steve at a distance.
Steve scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Steve throws a lazy uppercut
and Ndombele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Steve is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Steve misses with a wild combination.
Steve is looking to wear down Ndombele with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Ndombele throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Steve stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Steve seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steve thows a leg kick but Ndombele checks it
and Ndombele counters with a nice leg kick.
Ndombele fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ndombele digs a good hook to Steve's body.
Ndombele connects with a nice looking jab.
That kick from Ndombele tenderised Steve's leg. Steve is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ndombele connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Steve misses with a kick to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ndombele lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Ndombele. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ndombele.
Ndombele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
Ndombele throws a nice outside 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!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ndombele.
Steve is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ndombele throws a leg kick which misses Steve's front leg but catches the back leg as Steve tries to avoid it.
Ndombele buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Steve misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Steve is looking to slow Ndombele down with leg kicks.
Ndombele looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ndombele jabs Steve right on the nose. Steve blinks but takes it well.
Ndombele scoring well with a low kick there.
Ndombele misses with a straight left.
Ndombele looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ndombele ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ndombele lands a nice leg kick that just misses Steve's sensitive parts.
Steve throws a lazy right hand but Ndombele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Ndombele was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ndombele buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ndombele.
Ndombele fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Steve connects with a body shot that sends Ndombele's belly button to the back.
Steve looks for the body kick but Ndombele saw that one coming.
Ndombele cracks Steve with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Steve feints and then cracks Ndombele's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ndombele down. #T3#
Ndombele fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Steve throws an overhand right that lands on Ndombele's shoulder, as Ndombele tries to avoid the shot.
Ndombele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ndombele. Steve does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Ndombele finds it's way through Steve's defenses.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
Ndombele lands with a thumping leg kick.
Steve jabs at Ndombele's body.
Ndombele lands a front kick.
Nice defenses there by Ndombele.
Steve looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Steve chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ndombele can pounce on him.
Ndombele tests Steve's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ndombele showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steve.
A little jabbing left from Ndombele on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Steve throws a series of punches but Ndombele moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice cross by Ndombele.
Steve throws out a loose jab but Ndombele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve backing away here, and Ndombele unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
Ndombele fails with a takedown attempt.
Ndombele throws out a loose jab but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve misses with a kick to the body
and Ndombele counters with a stiff right hand.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
Steve throws a push kick but Ndombele slaps the foot to one side.
Steve misses with a lunging right hand
and Ndombele counters with a stiff right hand.
Ndombele fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Steve has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ndombele with the inside leg kick.
Ndombele's jab looks to have found its range, popping Steve under the eye.
Ndombele fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#KD2#
Ndombele cracks Steve with a big right hand and Steve goes down!
Ndombele seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Steve trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mousa Ndombele showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mousa Ndombele'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#
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Ndombele is just out of range.
A jab from Ndombele finds it's way through Steve's defenses.
Steve's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Ndombele fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Steve.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Ndombele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ndombele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve moves away.
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ndombele is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Steve with a body shot.
Ndombele uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Steve takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Steve gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ndombele.
Steve misses with a low kick.
A nice side step and Ndombele releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ndombele takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ndombele lands a nice leg kick that just misses Steve's sensitive parts.
Steve takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ndombele looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Steve on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ndombele. Ndombele obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice sprawl there from Steve as Ndombele shoots in.
Ndombele avoids the body shot from Steve.
Ndombele lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Ndombele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
Ndombele works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ndombele thows a leg kick but Steve checks it
and Steve counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ndombele ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
Steve throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ndombele fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Steve looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Ndombele is just out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ndombele.
Ndombele moves out of range of the body kick from Steve.
Steve swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ndombele counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD2#
Ndombele drives through with a takedown into Steve's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ndombele trying to control but Steve is working from the bottom.
Ndombele sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jay Steve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mousa Ndombele is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Let's hope that Ndombele 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.
Ndombele is fighting to break Steve's control of his arms but Steve is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ndombele looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Ndombele looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ndombele.
Steve will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steve chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ndombele can pounce on him.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ndombele.
Ndombele connects with a solid leg kick.
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ndombele manages to avoid it.
Ndombele throws a quick inside leg kick.
Steve takes a swing at Ndombele's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Ndombele lands with a thumping leg kick.
Steve takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steve looks to land a combination but Ndombele avoids it well.
Ndombele lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ndombele ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A cross from Ndombele lands.
Steve ducks right into an uppercut from Ndombele.
Ndombele chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ndombele tries a head kick but it misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Steve 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 Ndombele has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ndombele and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ndombele scores with a hook to the body. Steve takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ndombele connects with a leg kick.
Steve with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A big right from Steve misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Ndombele.
Steve scores with a jab to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mousa Ndombele comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ndombele 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 Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mousa Ndombele!

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

 

Event: GC 469: Oosthuizen VS De La We     
Date:   Dec 10, 2022
#R1#
Danilov shoots in for a takedown but Ndombele shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ndombele fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Danilov checks it well.
Danilov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ndombele can pounce on him.
Ndombele takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Danilov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Danilov clinches up against the cage.
Ndombele can't find room to land a body shot as Danilov controls the action.
Danilov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ndombele being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
Ndombele pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ndombele 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ndombele checks a leg kick.
Ndombele lands with a thumping leg kick.
Danilov tries to clinch but Ndombele moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Danilov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ndombele doesn't seem phased though.
Danilov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Danilov throws a jab but it's blocked by Ndombele.
Ndombele misses with an uppercut. Danilov saw that one coming.
Danilov is looking to counter punch.
Danilov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ndombele was well out of range. Poor timing from Danilov.
Ndombele misses with a wild body shot.
Danilov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ndombele is looking to slow Danilov down with leg kicks.
Danilov misses with a wild body shot.
Danilov throws a sloppy body shot
and Ndombele counters with a good low kick that Danilov was not able to check.
Ndombele lands a nice shot to the body.
Ndombele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Danilov.
Ndombele slaps away a takedown attempt from Danilov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ndombele circles away from the clinch attempt.
Danilov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice shot by Ndombele.#T2#
Danilov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danilov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ndombele connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Danilov scrambles back to his feet.
Danilov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ndombele manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ndombele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Danilov.
Danilov dives in for a single leg takedown but Ndombele sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Danilov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danilov can't find room to land a body shot as Ndombele controls the action.
Danilov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ndombele throws a punch but it's blocked by Danilov.
Danilov takes a shot to the head.
Ndombele working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ndombele lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Ndombele manages to break the clinch.
Danilov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ndombele.
Ndombele throws a low kick, looking for Danilov's leg but Danilov calmly moves out of range.
Danilov lands with a cross.
Mousa Ndombele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Danilov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T3#
Danilov thows a huge punch but Ndombele dodges it nicely.
Ndombele trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ndombele looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Danilov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Danilov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ndombele is trying to escape the mount.
Danilov controlling from mount. #T4#
Ndombele regains half guard.#SUB#
Danilov seems to be looking for submissions.
Ndombele is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Danilov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ndombele does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ndombele is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Danilov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Danilov's back!
Ndombele lands a shot to the body. #SUB2#
Ndombele is looking for the choke from the back position but Danilov is controlling his hands well.
Danilov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ndombele connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Danilov to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mousa Ndombele dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Danilov scores with a nice right hand.
Danilov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ndombele.
Danilov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ndombele looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Danilov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ndombele backs up against the cage. #CUT#It looks like Mousa Ndombele has been cut.
Ndombele throws a low kick but Danilov avoids it.
Danilov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ndombele moves away.
Danilov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ndombele misses with a leg kick.
Danilov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ndombele checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Danilov works the jab nicely.#ROC#Ndombele is rocked!
Ndombele throws a push kick but Danilov slaps the foot to one side.
Danilov lands a nice hook to Ndombele's body. Ndombele takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danilov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ndombele is still on wobbly legs! Can Danilov finish him?
Danilov cracks Ndombele with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Ndombele falls to his knees and Danilov doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ruslan Danilov!
Ruslan Danilov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: GC 463: Ndombele VS Doomsday     
Date:   Oct 29, 2022
#R1#
Ndombele throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ndombele has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mentor Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Ndombele misses with an uppercut. Doomsday saw that one coming.
Doomsday drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ndombele defends it well.
Ndombele lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ndombele slips under a jab from Doomsday.
Ndombele throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ndombele scores with a nice right hand.
Nice jab there from Doomsday.
Ndombele on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big left from Doomsday misses.
Doomsday scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ndombele doesn't seem bothered though.
Ndombele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Doomsday blocks a jab.
Ndombele throws a hook to the side of Doomsday's head but Doomsday sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Doomsday throws a hook to the side of Ndombele's head but Ndombele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Doomsday takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doomsday keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Doomsday cracks Ndombele with an open hand slap.#T1#
Doomsday ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Doomsday lunges at Ndombele with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ndombele's hand.
Doomsday jabs Ndombele right on the nose. Ndombele blinks but takes it well.
Doomsday swings for the body but Ndombele moves out of range.
A big left from Ndombele misses.
Doomsday bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Doomsday works Ndombele's body with a nice hook.
Doomsday cracks Ndombele with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mousa Ndombele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ndombele scores with a head kick.
Doomsday has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ndombele throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
so Doomsday counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ndombele is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Ndombele had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Doomsday defends it easily.
Doomsday stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ndombele swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Ndombele lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ndombele trying to control the position from guard on top but Doomsday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ndombele wanted to stand there but Doomsday had control of the position.
Ndombele trying to control but Doomsday is working from the bottom.
Ndombele postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ndombele is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Doomsday is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ndombele defends well.#T3#
Ndombele won't allow Doomsday to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Doomsday had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ndombele defends it easily.
Doomsday is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ndombele trying to control the position from guard on top but Doomsday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ndombele content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ndombele would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ndombele missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ndombele missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ndombele won't allow Doomsday to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Doomsday escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ndombele gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Doomsday not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Doomsday looking for a sweep. Not yet Doomsday, not yet.
Ndombele trying to control but Doomsday is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Doomsday throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ndombele uses it to pass to side control.
Doomsday tries to bench press Ndombele off him but Ndombele keeps the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kronos Doomsday 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#
Ndombele throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Doomsday counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Doomsday passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ndombele is working to avoid the ground and pound but Doomsday connects with a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ndombele tries to bench press Doomsday off him but Doomsday keeps the position.
Ndombele is trying to control Doomsday's posture but Doomsday avoids it.
Doomsday landing strikes.
Ndombele is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Ndombele is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Doomsday in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Ndombele is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kronos Doomsday!
Kronos Doomsday is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Kronos Doomsday, 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: GC 459: Flair VS Galeos     
Date:   Oct 01, 2022
#R1#
White tries to land a front kick but Ndombele steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ndombele appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ndombele looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
White rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ndombele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ndombele will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
White is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Ndombele throws a nice inside leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that White 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.
White takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
White throws a body punch but Ndombele moves out of range.
White has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ndombele lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ndombele has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mentor Gym in the buildup to the fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - White looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
White is looking to slow Ndombele down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ndombele moves out of range of the leg kick from White.
It looked like Ndombele was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from White.
A low kick from White is predictable there
and Ndombele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice jab there from Ndombele.
Ndombele takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
White throws a body punch but Ndombele moves out of range.
White wants to slow Ndombele down by chopping away at his legs. #T1#
White misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ndombele jabs White to the body, keeping him at a distance.
White shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
White throws a body punch but Ndombele moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ndombele.
White throws a body punch but Ndombele moves out of range.
White moves forwards but Ndombele connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ndombele bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps White's head backwards.#ROC#White is rocked!
White throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
White is still on wobbly legs! Can Ndombele finish him?
Ndombele connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt White covering up! Ndombele comes in with a big uppercut and White goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mousa Ndombele!
Mousa Ndombele is the new welterweight champion!
Mousa Ndombele bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: GC 442: Ench�rya VS King     
Date:   Jul 09, 2022
#R1#
Virtainen avoids the body shot from Ndombele.
Virtainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ndombele 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.
Virtainen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Virtainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ndombele was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Virtainen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Virtainen slips a straight right by Ndombele.
Virtainen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ndombele takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Virtainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ndombele moves out of range of the body kick from Virtainen.
Virtainen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ndombele feints the counter takedown.
Virtainen lands a nice hook to Ndombele's body. Ndombele takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ndombele throws out a leg kick but Virtainen moves out of range and Ndombele only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtainen throws a hook to the side of Ndombele's head but Ndombele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch combination from Virtainen misses.
Ndombele thumps Virtainen with a low kick.
Ndombele takes a swing at Virtainen's ribcage but misses.
Ndombele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Virtainen. #T1#
Ndombele throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Virtainen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ndombele's head.
Ndombele throws an overhand right that lands on Virtainen's shoulder, as Virtainen tries to avoid the shot.
Virtainen throwing a counter right hand but Ndombele manages to avoid it.
Virtainen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Donk. Virtainen catches Ndombele right on the button with a cross.
Ndombele lands a right hook to the body.
Virtainen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ndombele.
Ndombele lands a body shot.
Virtainen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ndombele counters with a left to the body.
Ndombele lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ndombele jabs Virtainen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ndombele is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Virtainen rather than just go for the knockout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ndombele throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Virtainen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Ndombele looking for a guillotine here but Virtainen defends easily. #SUB2#
Ndombele looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Virtainen works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2##SUB#
Virtainen is looking for a kimura but Ndombele is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Virtainen to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Ndombele looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ndombele on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Virtainen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ndombele is just riding it out for now. Virtainen eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Virtainen is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Virtainen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ndombele sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Virtainen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Virtainen is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Ndombele to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Ndombele has his foot on Virtainen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Virtainen works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Virtainen wants to control from the top but Ndombele keeps moving. #SUB2#
Virtainen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ndombele has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Virtainen has managed to get both his arms back between Ndombele's legs - danger averted.
Ndombele keeping moving, preventing Virtainen from controlling successfully.
Virtainen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Ndombele is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Virtainen avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Ndombele is looking for a triangle but Virtainen pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Ndombele is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Virtainen defends well.#T4#
Virtainen stands up over Ndombele, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Ndombele is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Virtainen is aware though and is defending well.
Virtainen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Virtainen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ndombele works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Virtainen scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Virtainen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Virtainen lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Ndombele is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Virtainen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Virtainen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Virtainen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Virtainen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Virtainen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Virtainen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ndombele defends it well.
Virtainen 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.
Virtainen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tapio Virtainen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Virtainen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tapio Virtainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Virtainen misses with a telegraphed body shot #KD2#
and Ndombele counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Virtainen! #ROC2#Virtainen is rocked!
Ndombele lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Virtainen quite badly. Virtainen pulls Ndombele in close trying to recover. Ndombele postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Virtainen on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Virtainen doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mousa Ndombele!
In his post fight interview, Mousa Ndombele started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: GC 435: Simmons VS Frewin     
Date:   Jun 11, 2022
#R1#
Norris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ndombele.
Ndombele pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Norris back to the cage. Ndombele follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ndombele has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ndombele circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ndombele takes a swing at Norris's ribcage but misses.
Mousa Ndombele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ndombele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Norris looks to score with a jab to the body but Ndombele is just out of range.
Norris lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ndombele misses with a wild body shot.
Norris swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ndombele throws out a loose jab but Norris uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Ndombele shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Norris is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ndombele scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Norris avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ndombele.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ndombele stops Norris from getting back to his feet.
Norris controlling the position for now.
Ndombele thows a huge punch but Norris dodges it nicely.
Norris definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ndombele missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Ndombele is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ndombele scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ndombele throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Norris makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Norris.
Ndombele loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ndombele postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SU2#
Ndombele gets to his feet. Norris looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Norris takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ndombele fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Norris looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Norris moves out of range of the strikes.
Norris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ndombele.
Norris is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ndombele.
Ndombele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Ndombele throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Ndombele jabs Norris to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ndombele missing with a left hand there. Norris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Norris throws a quick counter head kick but Ndombele was just out of range.
Ndombele tries to land a front kick but Norris steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ndombele misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Ndombele changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Norris looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Norris really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ndombele is working Norris over with some ground and pound from side control.
Norris is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ndombele working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Ndombele working the head and body with strikes.
Ndombele working the ground and pound from side control.#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!#SUB2#
Ndombele swings around for an armbar but Norris sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ndombele's guard.#SUB2#
Ndombele looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Ndombele throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Ndombele is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Ndombele is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Norris defends well.#SUB2#
Ndombele has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Norris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mousa Ndombele dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Norris tries to clinch up.
Ndombele scoring well with a low kick there.
Norris takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ndombele throws a body shot but no joy.
Mousa Ndombele seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ndombele swings widly with a right hand
and Norris counters with an outside leg kick.
Chuck Norris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ndombele fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Norris looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ndombele fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ndombele looks to score with a jab to the body but Norris is just out of range.
Ndombele paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Norris swings widly with a right hand
and Ndombele counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Ndombele lands a head shot.
Ndombele cracks Norris with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD2#
Ndombele scores with a takedown into Norris's guard.

Norris pushes Ndombele off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ndombele lands the left hand.#ROC2#Norris is rocked!
Ndombele throws a hook to the side of Norris's head but Norris sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Norris chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ndombele can pounce on him. #T2##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ndombele.
Oh Norris is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ndombele scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Norris is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Ndombele can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mousa Ndombele!
In his post fight interview, Mousa Ndombele started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Chuck Norris spoke after the fight, saying 'Man that Fight was crazy man. Did Yall see that!'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Dec 30, 2021
#R1#
Nucombe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ndombele.
Ndombele throws a jab but it's blocked by Nucombe.
Nucombe tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ndombele tries to bum rush Nucombe with a series of wild strikes but Nucombe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nucombe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ndombele.
Nucombe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mousa Ndombele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ndombele throws the left hand but Nucombe avoids the punch easily.
Nucombe moves out of range of the strikes.
Nucombe wants to counter the offense by Ndombele and move into the clinch position.
Ndombele misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucombe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ndombele.
Ndombele throws a jab but it's blocked by Nucombe.
Nucombe is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nucombe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ndombele.
Ndombele walks into a jab.#T1#
Ndombele defending well as Nucombe loads up on a big left hand.
Ndombele looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ndombele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nucombe moves away.
Neil Nucombe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ndombele paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nucombe throws a hook to the side of Ndombele's head but Ndombele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ndombele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nucombe manages to avoid it.
Nucombe wants to counter the offense by Ndombele and move into the clinch position.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ndombele.
Nucombe takes one to the chin there.
Ndombele throws a leg kick which misses Nucombe's front leg but catches the back leg as Nucombe tries to avoid it.
Ndombele takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ndombele comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ndombele throws an overhand right that lands on Nucombe's shoulder, as Nucombe tries to avoid the shot.
Nucombe wants to counter with a clinch but Ndombele pushes him away.
Ndombele misses with a straight right. #T2#
Ndombele swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Nucombe counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nucombe.
Ndombele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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!
Nucombe can't find room to land a body shot as Ndombele controls the action.
Nucombe misses with a punch on the inside.
Nucombe goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Ndombele has picked Nucombe up - he's going for a ride! Ndombele dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Ndombele is nestled in close to Nucombe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ndombele throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ndombele not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ndombele throwing shots but Nucombe is blocking nicely.
Nucombe regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ndombele.
Ndombele lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Nucombe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nucombe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ndombele.
Ndombele is working Nucombe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nucombe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ndombele missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ndombele landing with the ground and pound.
Ndombele is in close to Nucombe's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ndombele with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ES2#
Nucombe has his feet on Ndombele's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T4#
Nucombe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nucombe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ndombele throws a hook but Nucombe avoids it easily.
Ndombele throws a jab but it's blocked by Nucombe.
Ndombele throws a big shot that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Ndombele closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nucombe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nucombe trying to land knees to the body.
Nucombe misses with some punches.
Ndombele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ndombele lands a body shot.
Nucombe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nucombe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mousa Ndombele dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nice cross by Ndombele.
Ndombele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nucombe steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ndombele.
Ndombele jabs Nucombe right on the nose. Nucombe blinks but takes it well.
Ndombele misses with a double jab.
Ndombele moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ndombele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nucombe steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ndombele.
Nucombe lands a right hook to the body.
Nucombe ducks under a wild hook from Ndombele.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Nucombe.
Nucombe blocks a head kick by Ndombele.
Nucombe tries to counter with a clinch but Ndombele shakes him off and moves away.
Ndombele scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Nucombe blocks a jab.
Ndombele misses with a straight right.
Ndombele tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nucombe swivels and escapes.
Nucombe throws a big shot that misses.
Ndombele jabs Nucombe right on the nose. Nucombe blinks but takes it well.
Ndombele works the jab nicely.
Ndombele lands with a hook. Nucombe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ndombele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nucombe can do to turn this around?
A jab from Ndombele misses.
Nucombe throws a hook but Ndombele avoids it easily.
Ndombele throws the left hand but Nucombe avoids the punch easily.
Ndombele dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nucombe. That did some damage!#T2#
Nucombe stuns Ndombele with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Nucombe misses.
A big right from Ndombele misses.
Ndombele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nucombe.
Nucombe slips under a jab from Ndombele.#TD#
Ndombele drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ndombele with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ndombele throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nucombe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ndombele throwing strikes but missing.
Nucombe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Ndombele lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ndombele throwing strikes but missing.
Ndombele throwing strikes from guard but Nucombe blocks nicely.
Ndombele throws a big elbow that misses.
Ndombele in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ndombele wants to stand but Nucombe is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ndombele will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ndombele throws a strike but Nucombe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T4##SU2#
Nucombe gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nucombe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nucombe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nucombe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ndombele.
Nice defenses there by Nucombe.
Nucombe wants to counter the offense by Ndombele and move into the clinch position.
Ndombele throws a shot from downtown. Nucombe moves away and avoids it.
Ndombele shoots in for a takedown but Nucombe shows good takedown defense.
Nucombe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ndombele misses the shot to the body.
Nucombe thuds his right hand into Ndombele's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mousa Ndombele 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. 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#
Nucombe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nucombe throws a shot from downtown. Ndombele moves away and avoids it.
Nucombe slips a straight right by Ndombele.
Ndombele fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nucombe checks it well.
Nucombe wants to counter with a clinch but Ndombele pushes him away.
Ndombele shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nucombe as he avoids it easily.
Nucombe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ndombele.
Ndombele dives in for a single leg takedown but Nucombe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ndombele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucombe throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nucombe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nucombe has a couple of punches blocked by Ndombele.
Nucombe lands a body shot.
Ndombele is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nucombe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ndombeles head. #T1#
Nucombe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ndombele blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Ndombele manages to break the clinch.
Ndombele fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nucombe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nucombe lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Ndombele darts in and clinches Nucombe up against the cage.
Nucombe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ndombele swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nucombe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ndombele.
Nucombe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Neil Nucombe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nucombe trying to land knees to the body.
Nucombe has a couple of punches blocked by Ndombele.
Ndombele's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nucombe throws a punch but it's blocked by Ndombele. #T2#
Nucombe lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ndombele misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Ndombele.
Ndombele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Ndombele scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nucombe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nucombe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nucombe lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT2#It looks like Mousa Ndombele has been cut.
Ndombele lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nucombe looking to throw knees to the head but Ndombele is blocking nicely.
Ndombele lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nucombe.
Nucombe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ndombele lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nucombe backwards.
Nucombe throws a head punch that misses.
Ndombele blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nucombe.
Ndombele lands with a right to the head.
Ndombele can't find room to land a body shot as Nucombe controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nucombe. #T3#
Nucombe tries to land knees in the clinch but Ndombele avoids the damage to the body.
Ndombele lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ndombele scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ndombele misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Ndombele breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ndombele missing with a left hand there. Nucombe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mousa Ndombele is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ndombele misses with an uppercut. Nucombe saw that one coming.
Ndombele lands with an uppercut that bounces Nucombe off the cage and back into range.
Nucombe needs to keep his hands up - Ndombele had a free shot at his head there.
Nucombe misses with a right hand
and Ndombele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ndombele comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ndombele tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nucombe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ndombele somewhat.
Neil Nucombe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mousa Ndombele. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Ndombele lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nucombe slips under a jab.
Nucombe lands with a straight right. Ndombele didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ndombele throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nucombe on the side of the head.
Nucombe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ndombele connects with a body shot that sends Nucombe's belly button to the back.
Ndombele scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mousa Ndombele showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ndombele, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mousa Ndombele!

Mousa Ndombele bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Oct 03, 2021
#R1#
Ndombele scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dalton doesn't seem bothered though. #TD2#
Ndombele fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dalton to the ground. Ndombele is now in Dalton's guard.#SUB#
Dalton looking for a guillotine here but Ndombele defends easily. #SUB#
Dalton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ndombele doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ndombele manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dalton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ndombele trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Dalton looking for a guillotine here but Ndombele defends easily.
Ndombele connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Ndombele controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Dalton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ndombele is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dalton is trying to keep Ndombele in close.
Ndombele throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ndombele scoring with some ground and pound.
Ndombele controls from within his opponent's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ndombele working his ground and pound in the gym.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dalton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ndombele can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Dalton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ndombele gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ndombele trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Ndombele scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ndombele throws a big right hand that misses.
Dalton is pulling down on Ndombele's head to control his posture.
Ndombele must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ndombele trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ndombele accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ndombele is looking to work some ground and pound but Dalton has wrist control.
Dalton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Dalton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ndombele defends it easily.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ndombele scoring with some ground and pound.
Ndombele is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ndombele postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Dalton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ndombele can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ndombele postures up and lands a big shot to Dalton's brow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dalton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Dalton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ndombele gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mousa Ndombele dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Ndombele forces Dalton back against the cage and clinches.
Dalton working aggressively here.
Dalton scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Dalton.
Ndombele swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ndombele blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Ndombele manages to break the clinch.
Ndombele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ndombele now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL2#
Ndombele drives through and clinches with Dalton against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Dalton fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Dalton.
Ndombele goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dalton prevents it.
Dalton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dalton tries to work over Ndombele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Ndombele is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Dalton can't fight it off and eventually Ndombele manages to take the fight to the floor. Dalton looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Dalton's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
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!#SUB#
Dalton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1#
Ndombele controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Dalton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ndombele doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ndombele manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dalton is trying to keep Ndombele in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ndombele with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Ndombele got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dalton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ndombele has managed to get both his arms back between Dalton's legs - danger averted.
Ndombele loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ndombele's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ndombele trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ndombele avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Dalton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
Dalton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ndombele trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dalton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mousa Ndombele has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Dalton is looking for a triangle but Ndombele pushes his legs off easily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dalton just misses with a punch to the body.
Dalton clobbers Ndombele with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD2#
Ndombele feints and as Dalton raises his hands in defense, Ndombele changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ndombele with a nice head shot there.#T4##SUB#
Dalton throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ndombele escapes and throws Dalton's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Ndombele connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dalton some visible discomfort.
Ndombele working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Ndombele is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dalton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ndombele scores with a couple of short elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ndombele controls the position from side control.
Ndombele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ndombele fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mousa Ndombele 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Ndombele avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dalton throws a leg kick but Ndombele sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dalton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ndombele defends well and Dalton ends up having to push Ndombele into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ndombele throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Ndombele manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Ndombele moves into range and clinches up with Dalton.
Dalton misses with a body punch.
Ndombele misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dalton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dalton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ndombeles head.
Dalton struggles to land a body shot inside as Ndombele controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ndombele.
Good body shot from Ndombele.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Ndombele breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dalton tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Ndombele on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ndombele tries to clinch but Dalton is having none of it. #CL2#
Ndombele clinches up with Dalton and pushes him back against the cage.
Dalton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ndombele. #T1#
Ndombele drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dalton gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ndombele blocks a body shot from Dalton.
Dalton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ndombele or not.
Ndombele drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dalton gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nick Dalton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mousa Ndombele.
Dalton swings wildly with an uppercut but Ndombele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ndombele throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Daltons head.
Dalton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dalton is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dalton blocks a body shot from Ndombele.
A short body shot lands from Dalton as the two fighters clinch.
Ndombele working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nick Dalton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mousa Ndombele is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2##BC2#
Ndombele breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dalton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ndombele with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ndombele misses with a takedown attempt
and Dalton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ndombele fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ndombele or perhaps it was just good defense by Dalton, which made it look bad.
It looked like Dalton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A big right from Dalton misses.
Ndombele lands with a hook. Dalton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dalton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dalton lands with an uppercut that bounces Ndombele off the cage and back into range.#TD2#
Ndombele closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ndombele lands in his opponent's guard.
Ndombele trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Dalton being controlled here, momentarily.
Ndombele is continuing to stall.
Ndombele looking to sit in guard and control but Dalton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dalton content to stall in guard here.
Ndombele has his hands on Dalton's head, controlling the position.
Ndombele working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dalton.
Ndombele seems keen to control Dalton's posture.
Ndombele is looking to stand up but Dalton isn't so interested in that idea.
Ndombele avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mousa Ndombele.
I've got Ndombele 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mousa Ndombele!

Mousa Ndombele bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Sep 11, 2021
#R1##CL#
Ndombele has managed to clinch.
Matthew can't find room to land a body shot as Ndombele controls the action.
Matthew fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matthew can't find room to land a body shot as Ndombele controls the action.
Ndombele throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Matthew tries to work over Ndombele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ndombele blocking some punches.
Ndombele tries to work over Matthew's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matthew tries to throw a body punch but Ndombele avoids it by throwing Matthew back against the cage.
Matthew misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matthew tries a body shot but Ndombele blocks it.
Ndombele lands with a left to the head.
Ndombele lands with a left to the head.
Ndombele lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Matthew tries to throw a body punch but Ndombele avoids it by throwing Matthew back against the cage.
Matthew lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Matthew doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ndombele. #BC#
Ndombele breaks from the clinch.
Matthew loads up on a big right hand but Ndombele slips the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matthew jabs at Ndombele's body.
Ndombele fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1##CL#
Ndombele closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Ndombele pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ndombele stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL#
Ndombele has Matthew up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Ndombele breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Ndombele rushes Matthew and presses him up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Ndombele scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ndombele.
Matthew takes a shot to the head.
Matthew misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matthew misses with a body punch.
Ndombele blocks a body shot from Matthew.
Ndombele scores with a shoulder strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ndombele lands a nice uppercut.
Ndombele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Ndombele.
Ndombele lands a left hand.
Ndombele cracks Matthew with a nice body shot.
Matthew looks winded!#T2#
Ndombele scores with a shot to the side of Matthew's head.
A nice left hand lands by Ndombele.
Matthew prevents a body shot from Ndombele.
Ndombele lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matthew backwards.
Matthew misses with a body punch. #TD#
Ndombele lands a takedown into guard.
Matthew is looking to stand back up but Ndombele counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Matthew. #REVB##SUB#
Ndombele wants to work for an arm triangle but Matthew is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ndombele controlling the pace.
Matthew felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ndombele seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Ndombele looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Matthew with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Ndombele 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.
Ndombele sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Matthew defending well though.
Ndombele working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ndombele working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Ndombele seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Matthew is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mousa Ndombele!
A very excited looking Mousa Ndombele 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: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 19, 2021
#R1#
Caldeira looks to score with a jab to the body but Ndombele is just out of range.
Caldeira punishes Ndombele's body with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Caldeira misses the target.
Caldeira ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Caldeira lands with a shot to the body.
Arturo Caldeira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ndombele fails to land with a series of punches.
Caldeira takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT#It looks like Arturo Caldeira has been cut.
Jab, jab by Caldeira - just one landing.
A big right from Caldeira misses.
Caldeira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ndombele checks a leg kick nicely.
Caldeira scores with a hook.
Ndombele slips a straight right by Caldeira.#T1#
Ndombele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Caldeira takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Caldeira swings for the body but Ndombele moves out of range.
Ndombele feinted with a counter takedown.
Some bone on bone action there as Ndombele checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Caldeira throws a body punch but Ndombele moves out of range.
Ndombele wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Caldeira wants to clinch up but Ndombele keeps it at a distance.
A little feinted left hand from Ndombele on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Caldeira has a takedown stuffed.
Ndombele is looking to counter the offense by Caldeira and move into the clinch.
Caldeira throws a right hand that misses
and Ndombele counters with a nice uppercut.
Caldeira comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Caldeira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Caldeira throws a right hand that misses
and Ndombele counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Caldeira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ndombele counters with a series of strikes. Caldeira will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Caldeira scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Caldeira takes a swing at Ndombele's ribcage but misses.
Caldeira ducks right into an uppercut from Ndombele.
Caldeira misses with a hook. Ndombele ducked under it nicely.
Caldeira connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Donk. Caldeira catches Ndombele right on the button with a cross.
Ndombele throws a body punch but Caldeira moves out of range.
Caldeira misses the shot to the body.
Ndombele drops down looking for a counter takedown but Caldeira sprawls and moves away.
Caldeira lands with a nice body punch.
Caldeira will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Caldeira shoots and misses
and Ndombele counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mousa Ndombele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arturo Caldeira.#T3#
Ndombele looks to land a left hand but Caldeira moved out of range nicely.
Ndombele ducks under a wild hook from Caldeira.
Ndombele swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Ndombele.
Caldeira changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Caldeira shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ndombele is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Caldeira thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Caldeira trying to control the position from guard on top but Ndombele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ndombele looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Caldeira trying to control but Ndombele is working from the bottom. #T4#
Caldeira advances position into side control!
Ndombele wants to control but Caldeira postures up.
Caldeira controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ndombele takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ndombele is not content to let Caldeira control the position.
Caldeira is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Caldeira looking to control but instead Ndombele has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#SUB2#
Caldeira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ndombele defends it well. #SUB2#
Caldeira wants to work for an arm triangle but Ndombele is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arturo Caldeira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arturo Caldeira's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Caldeira attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Caldeira misses with a body kick.
Ndombele feinted with a counter takedown.
Ndombele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Caldeira throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ndombele.
Ndombele lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice jab there from Caldeira.
Caldeira fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ndombele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ndombele sizes up Caldeira with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caldeira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Caldeira defending well as Ndombele loads up on a big left hand.
Caldeira looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T1#
Caldeira takes a swing at Ndombele's ribcage but misses.
Ndombele throws an off balance right hand
and Caldeira counters with a stiff right hand.
Caldeira pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A counter left hand to the body from Ndombele misses its target.
Ndombele staying out of range there.
Caldeira connects with a jab.
Caldeira takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Caldeira throws a sloppy head kick and Ndombele moves out of range easily.
Ndombele moves out of range as Caldeira strikes.
Ndombele appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Caldeira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Caldeira connects with a body shot.
Caldeira looks to score with a jab to the body but Ndombele is just out of range.
Ndombele throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Ndombele has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ndombele there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ndombele throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Caldeira to counter with a crisp jab.
Caldeira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ndombele wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Caldeira loads up on a big right hand but Ndombele slips the punch.
Ndombele drops down looking for a counter takedown but Caldeira sprawls and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Caldeira scores with a spinning back kick!
Caldeira throws a head kick that misses.
Caldeira uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ndombele has time to react.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Caldeira.
Ndombele has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Caldeira finds it's way round the side to connect with Ndombele's head.
Ndombele scores with a decent looking hook.
Ndombele misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Caldeira counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Caldeira.
Ndombele pulls Caldeira in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Caldeira stands and throws Ndombele's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Caldeira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ndombele keeps working. #SUB2#
Caldeira looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ndombele tries to bench press Caldeira off him but Caldeira keeps the position.
Caldeira tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Caldeira tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ndombele knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Caldeira on the ground.#T4##SUB2#
Caldeira working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Caldeira throws an elbow but Ndombele slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB2#
Caldeira is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ndombele knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Caldeira is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Ndombele looks calm but he's in trouble here. Caldeira gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Ndombele is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Caldeira lets go of the hold and Ndombele can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arturo Caldeira!
During a confident post fight interview, Arturo Caldeira thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

 
 
 
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