Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Syn 1067 Ryo vs Orestes
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Moore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Moore! But no joy.
Todd walks into a straight right hand from Moore.
Nice uppercut lands for Todd. That snapped Moore's head back.
Moore throws an off balance right hand
and Todd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Moore ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Moore will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Todd misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd scores with a jab to the head.
Todd misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Moore throws a poor cross that misses
and Todd counters with a stiff right hand.
Todd throws a leg kick but Moore sees it coming and moves out of range.
Moore feints and then cracks Todd's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Todd down.
Winston Todd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Todd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Todd will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Moore swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Moore ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
Todd swats away the attempt to clinch by Moore.
Moore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Todd counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Todd thuds his shin into the meat of Moore's side.#T2#
Todd cracks Moore with an open hand slap.
Todd scores with a sloppy right hand. Moore should have avoided that one.
Moore walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Todd checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Moore throws out a leg kick but Todd moves out of range and Moore only half commits.
A little feinted left hand from Todd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Todd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moore.
Todd throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Todd throws a push kick but Moore slaps the foot to one side.
A bone on bone clash there as Moore blocks the leg kick.
It seemed like Moore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Todd scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Todd throws out a loose jab but Moore uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
A shot to the body from Todd misses
letting Moore counter with a right hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Todd!
Todd throws a nice looking combination but Moore bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Todd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moore.
Todd feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Todd just misses with a punch to the body.
Todd lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#It looks like Angelo Moore has been cut.
Todd blocks a jab.
Todd misses with a hook. Moore ducked under it nicely.
Moore throws a series of punches but Todd moves out of range. #T4#
Todd misses with a straight right.
Moore ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
Todd throws a body shot but no joy.
Moore throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Todd's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Todd feints and then cracks Moore's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Moore down.
Todd misses with a wild body shot.
Good shot there by Todd.
A low kick lands for Todd.
Todd lands a really nice looking cross but Moore seems unphased.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Winston Todd dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Angelo Moore's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Todd lands a front kick.
Moore connects with a single shot there.
Todd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice cross by Todd.
Moore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Todd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Todd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moore.
Good exchange - Todd coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd with a jab.
Todd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moore can do to turn this around?
Todd throws a quick inside leg kick.
Todd scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Moore checks a low kick from Todd.
Moore keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Todd.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Moore might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Todd has got the better of the exchanges.
Todd connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Todd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Todd throws a head kick but Moore moves out of range.
Moore takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Todd misses with a hook.
Todd throws a combination that misses
and Moore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Moore wants to land a leg kick but Todd is out of range.
It looked like Todd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Todd connects with a high kick.
Moore misses with an uppercut. Todd saw that one coming.
Todd tries to bum rush Moore with a series of wild strikes but Moore uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Moore walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Todd misses with an uppercut.
Todd misses with an uppercut
and Moore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Winston Todd has been cut.
Moore avoids the body shot from Todd.
Moore throws a fast counter high kick but Todd manages to duck under it in time.
Todd paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
Moore walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Todd checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Todd throws a looping overhand right but Moore ducks down to avoid it.
Moore throws a looping overhand right but Todd ducks down to avoid it.
Moore throws a hook but Todd avoids it easily.
Moore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Todd.
Moore motions for Todd to come forward. Moore throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Todd fires out a quick counter leg kick but Moore just manages to avoid it.
Moore throws a looping overhand right but Todd ducks down to avoid it.
Todd lands a nice shot to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Todd.#T4#
Todd fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Moore on the side of the head.
Moore misses with a combination
and Todd counters with a right hand to the body.
Todd moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Todd throws out a loose jab but Moore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moore looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Moore fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Moore connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moore lands with an overhand left.
Todd lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Winston Todd dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Moore swings widly with a right hand
and Todd counters with a nice uppercut.
Moore misses the jab.
Moore misses with a left hand
and Todd counters with a slapping leg kick.
Winston Todd is winning the standup battle so far.
Moore moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Moore! But no joy.
Todd lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Moore loads up on a big right hand but Todd slips the punch.
Moore has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore connects with a nice looking jab.
Todd connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Moore momentarily.
The fighters circling - Todd throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Todd throws out a powerful jab.
Todd scores with a sloppy right hand. Moore should have avoided that one.
Moore throws a lazy uppercut
and Todd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Todd blocks a head kick by Moore.
A big left from Moore misses.
Todd throwing a counter right hand but Moore manages to avoid it.
Todd feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Moores jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Moore loads up on a big right hand but Todd slips the punch.
Moore throws the left hand but Todd avoids the punch easily.
Todd throws a sloppy body shot
and Moore counters with an outside leg kick.
Angelo Moore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Good work by Moore as he checks the leg kick.
Moore pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Moore takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Todd lands the left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Todd misses with a straight right.
Moore moves out of range as Todd strikes.
Moore swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Moore throws a body shot but no joy.
Todd connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Moore takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Moore has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Todd.#T3#
A big right from Moore misses.
Todd lands a really nice looking cross but Moore seems unphased.
Todd lands a nice shot to the body.
A low kick from Moore misses
and Moore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Winston Todd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Moore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moore swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Moore misses the jab.
Todd scores with a crisp jab that stopped Moore in his tracks.
Moore cracks Todd with a right hand to the side of the head.
Todd with a hook.#T4#
Todd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moore.
As Moore backs away, Todd returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Todd loads up on a big right hand but Moore slips the punch.
Todd scores with a sloppy right hand. Moore should have avoided that one.
Moore throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Todd counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moore stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Todd.
Nice cross by Todd.
Moore throws a hook but Todd blocks it.
Moore throws an off balance right hand
and Todd counters with a right hand to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SYN 1062 Seran vs Bleak II
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Khan looks to throw the jab but Todd is out of range.
A lazy left from Khan finds it's target.
Todd scores with a jab to the jaw.
Khan throws a jab when Todd was well out of range.
Todd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Khan.
Khan slips a straight right by Todd.
Todd is looking to score with low kicks.
Khan scores with a shot to the body.
Khan connects with an inside leg kick.
Khan feints and then cracks Todd's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Todd down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Todd throws a front kick aimed at Khan's knee but Khan avoids it well.
Todd throws a big shot that misses.
We've been informed that Todd has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Todd misses with a double jab
and Khan counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Todd swings for the body but Khan moves out of range.
Khan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Khan lands a lovely overhand right.
Todd misses with a body shot.
Khan lands a glancing blow to the side of Todd's head.
Khan lands with a nice body punch. #CL#
Khan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Khan tries to work over Todd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khan working aggressively here.
Todd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khan lands a hook that snaps the head of Todd backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Todd takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Todd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Khan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Todd avoids the body shot from Khan.
Khan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheers as Khan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Todd doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Todd throws a shot to the body.
Khan misses with a straight left.
A clash of legs there as Khan blocks the low kick.
It looked like Khan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Todd.
Todd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Todd takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Khan connects with a body shot that sends Todd's belly button to the back.
Todd getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A slow jab from Khan misses its intended target.
Khan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Todd thuds his right hand into Khan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#It looks like Bora Khan has been cut.
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khan moves out of range of the body kick from Todd.
Todd takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Todd blocks a jab.#T3#
A jab lands there for Khan.
Todd misses with a body shot.
Khan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Todd.
Todd misses with a two punch combination.
Khan is looking to score with low kicks.
Khan throws a body shot but no joy.
Todd scores with a leg kick.
Todd misses with a lunging right hand
letting Khan counter with a right hand.
A clash of legs there as Khan blocks the low kick.
Khan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Todd fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Khan staying out of range there.
Khan looks to land a left hand but Todd moved out of range nicely.
Khan misses with a shot to the body
and Todd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Khan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Todd staying out of range there.
Khan moves out of range of the body kick.
Khan lands a body shot.
Khan lands a slapping body shot.
Khan throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Bora Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khan misses with an uppercut.
Khan throws a hook but Todd blocks it.
Todd throws a low kick but Khan avoids it.
Todd misses with a body shot.
Todd takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Todd doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Khan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Todd throws a low kick but Khan moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Khan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khan works Todd's body with a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bora Khan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bora Khan's cut.
That's time! Khan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Todd with the inside leg kick.
Khan ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
Khan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Todd can do to turn this around?
Khan throws a front kick aimed at Todd's knee but Todd avoids it well.
Todd throws a shot from downtown. Khan moves away and avoids it.
Khan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Todd throws a body punch but Khan moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Khan misses its target.
Khan moves out of range of the body kick from Todd.
Khan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Todd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Todd keeps Khan at a distance using the push kick.
Khan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Todd appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khan lands a body shot.
Khan misses the shot to the body.
Bora Khan is winning the standup battle so far.
Khan sizes up Todd with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Todd misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Khan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Todd misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Khan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Todd. Todd circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Khan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Todd at a distance.
Khan throws a hook to the side of Todd's head but Todd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Todd flicks out a counter leg kick but Khan steps away.
Khan misses with a body shot.
Khan connects with a crisp jab.
Khan throws a sloppy body shot
and Todd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Todd thows a leg kick but Khan checks it
and Khan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Todd misses with a wild body shot.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khan moves away.
Todd moves out of range as Khan strikes.
Khan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Todd counters with a slapping leg kick.
Khan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Todd misses.#T2#
Khan moves out of range of the body kick from Todd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khan. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Todd throws out a leg kick but Khan moves out of range and Todd only half commits.
Khan jabs Todd right on the nose. Todd blinks but takes it well.
Khan lands with a good body shot.
Todd connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Khan cracks Todd with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Khan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Khan.
Todd walks into a straight right hand from Khan.
Todd misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Khan misses with a hook to the body
and Todd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Todd gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Khan.
Khan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.#T3#
Todd chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Khan can pounce on him.
Khan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Todd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khan.
Todd moves out of range of the strikes.
Todd throws the kick towards the body but Khan avoids it.
Todd blocks a jab.
Todd is trying to counter with his kicks.
Khan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Khan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Todd in his tracks.
Khan blocks the body kick.
Khan misses with a hook to the body
and Todd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Todd avoids the body shot from Khan.
Todd staying out of range there.
Todd misses with a body shot.
Todd throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T4#
Khan misses with a wild body shot.
Khan slips a straight right by Todd.
Todd swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Khan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice cross by Khan.
Khan takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
Todd looks for the body kick but Khan saw that one coming.
Khan thuds a left hand into Todd's body.
Todd lands a head kick!
Khan lands a jab to the nose.
Khan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Khan misses its intended target.
Khan throws a looping overhand right but Todd ducks down to avoid it.
Khan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bora Khan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bora Khan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Khan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khan throws a jab when Todd was well out of range.
Todd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Khan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Khan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Khan misses the shot to the body.
Todd misses with a looping left.
Khan thows a leg kick but Todd checks it
enabling Todd to counter with a crisp jab.
Todd misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Khan throws a solid leg kick but Todd takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Khan.
Khan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Todd avoids the body shot from Khan. #T1#
Khan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
Khan misses with a right hand
and Todd counters with a left to the body.
Khan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Todd.
Khan defending well as Todd loads up on a big left hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Khan, as that shot connected.
Khan throws an off balance right hand
and Todd makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Todd scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Khan doesn't seem bothered though.
Khan slips under a jab from Todd.
Khan thows a leg kick but Todd checks it
and Todd counters with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Todd. That's going to slow Khan down.
Khan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Todd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Khan throws a nice looking combination but Todd bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Todd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Winston Todd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Khan lands with a hook. Todd tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Todd takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Khan lands with an uppercut that bounces Todd off the cage and back into range.
Khan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Todd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Khan throws a leg kick which misses Todd's front leg but catches the back leg as Todd tries to avoid it.
Todd throws a looping overhand right but Khan ducks down to avoid it.
Khan throws a low kick, looking for Todd's leg but Todd calmly moves out of range.
Khan slips a jab from Todd.
Khan ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
Khan connects with the punch.
Khan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Todd.
Todd misses with a body shot. #T3#
Khan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Khan with the inside leg kick.
Todd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khan.
Todd misses with a lunging right hand
letting Khan counter with a right hand.
Khan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Todd's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Khan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Todd moves away from the strike by Khan.
Khan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khan takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
Khan blocks the body kick.
Khan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Todd has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Khan cracks a nice hook into Todd's ribs.
Khan just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Khan lands with a shot to the body.
Khan throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Khan.
Todd scores with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khan throws out a loose jab but Todd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khan misses with a hook.
Todd flicks out a counter leg kick but Khan steps away.
Khan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Todd misses with a straight right.
A jab from Todd does it's job there.
Todd walks into a jab.
Khan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Todd looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Khan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Todd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bora Khan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Khan 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SYN 1053 Todd vs Diggs III
Date: Feb 04, 2024

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Todd. Diggs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diggs throws a leg kick that is checked
and Todd counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Todd throws a jab when Diggs was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Diggs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Todd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diggs counters with a nice uppercut.
Todd misses with a body punch
and Diggs counters with a solid body kick.
Todd throws a looping overhand right but Diggs ducks down to avoid it.
Diggs looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Diggs 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.
Diggs shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Diggs.
Todd takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Todd gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Diggs gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Todd is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Willie Diggs!
Willie Diggs is the new middleweight champion!
Willie Diggs decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: SYN 1047 Diggs vs Todd II
Date: Jan 07, 2024

#R1#
Diggs wants to clinch up but Todd keeps it at a distance.
Diggs throws a body kick that misses
letting Todd counter with a right hand.
A nice leg kick from Todd, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Todd misses.
Diggs was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Todd misses with a looping left.
Diggs was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Todd.
We've been informed that Todd has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Diggs has managed to clinch.
Diggs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Todd blocks an uppercut.
Diggs scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diggs doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Diggs fails to land.
Todd is trying to force a seperation but Diggs has the dominant position.
A short right from Diggs on the inside.
Diggs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diggs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Todd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diggs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Todd backwards.
Todd tries to throw a body punch but Diggs avoids it by throwing Todd back against the cage. #BC2#
Todd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diggs. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick from Diggs misses
and Todd makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Todd throws a leg kick but Diggs checks it.
Diggs swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Diggs takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Diggs blocks a jab.
Diggs looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T2#
Todd tries to land a front kick but Diggs steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Diggs avoids the body shot from Todd.
Diggs moves out of range as Todd strikes.
Todd motions for Diggs to come forward. Todd throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Todd throws a hook to the side of Diggs's head but Diggs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diggs is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Todd scores with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Todd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diggs quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Todd feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diggss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3#
Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd.
Diggs throws a quick counter head kick but Todd was just out of range.
Todd looks to score with a jab to the body but Diggs is just out of range.
Todd tries to work over Diggs's front leg with a kick but Diggs checks it.
A quick step to the side and Diggs tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diggs wants to clinch up but Todd keeps it at a distance.
Todd throws a jab but it's blocked by Diggs.
Todd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diggs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Todd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diggs manages to avoid it.
Todd wants to slow Diggs down by chopping away at his legs.
Diggs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diggs turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
Diggs getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Winston Todd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diggs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diggs throws a quick counter kick to the body but Todd avoids it.
Todd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diggs. That did some damage!
Todd throws a sloppy body shot
and Diggs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Todd misses with an attempted mid kick.
Todd misses with a looping right.
It appears Diggs was looking to counter with a kick there.
Todd darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Diggs slips a straight right by Todd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Winston Todd dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Todd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diggs.
Diggs feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A slow jab from Todd misses its intended target.
Diggs fires out a quick counter leg kick but Todd just manages to avoid it.
Diggs looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diggs lands with a kick to the ribs.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Todd in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Todd showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diggs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Todd! But no joy.
Todd tries to move into range but Diggs moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggs tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Todd counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Diggs walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Todd misses with a left hand
and Diggs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Todd throws a predictable looking body shot
and Diggs counters with a nice uppercut.
Diggs on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Todd. Todd obviously looking to wear him down.
Diggs throws out a loose jab but Todd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Todd misses with a hook. Diggs ducked under it nicely.
Diggs throwing a counter right hand but Todd manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Todd misses
and Diggs counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T2#
The fighters circling - Todd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Todd.
A little feinted left hand from Diggs on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Diggs misses with a straight left.
Diggs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Todd throws out the jab.
Diggs takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Todd throws a poor cross that misses
and Diggs counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diggs moves in looking to clinch but Todd pushes him off.
Todd lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Diggs ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
Diggs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diggs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diggs avoids the body shot from Todd.
Todd connects with the punch.
Todd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diggs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Todd! But no joy.
Good work by Diggs as he checks the leg kick.#T4#
Diggs feints and then cracks Todd's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Todd down.
Todd misses with a lunging right hand
and Diggs counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Nice defenses there by Diggs.
An attempted straight right counter from Diggs misses the target.
Todd throws a body kick that misses
and Diggs counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Diggs ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
Diggs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Todd misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Diggs on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Todd looks to land a left hand but Diggs moved out of range nicely.
Diggs throws a quick counter head kick but Todd was just out of range.
Diggs gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Todd makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Willie Diggs will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Todd scores with a punch to the head.
Todd takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little jabbing left from Todd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Todd. Diggs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diggs fires out a quick counter leg kick but Todd just manages to avoid it.
Todd throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Diggs counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Todd misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Diggs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Diggs looks to land a body kick but Todd moved away.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Todd. That's going to slow Diggs down.
Todd loads up on a big right hand but Diggs slips the punch.
It looked like Diggs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Todd tries to land a body kick
enabling Diggs to counter with a crisp jab.
Todd misses with a looping left.
Diggs tried to counter with a leg kick but Todd avoided it.
Todd misses with a body shot.
Diggs wants to clinch.#T2#
A slow jab from Todd misses its intended target.
Diggs slips a jab from Todd.
Todd throws a hook but Diggs avoids it easily.
Todd just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDiggs.
Diggs explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Todd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diggs manages to avoid it.
It looked like Diggs was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Todd.
Todd pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Diggs is looking to clinch.
Todd swings widly with a right hand
enabling Diggs to counter with a crisp jab.
Winston Todd seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Todd throws a big shot that misses.
Diggs seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice jab there from Todd.
Todd tried to score with a low kick but Diggs checks it.
Diggs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Todd throws a leg kick which misses Diggs's front leg but catches the back leg as Diggs tries to avoid it.
Todd connects with a leg kick.
Todd misses with a looping right.
Diggs throws a low kick but it's checked well by Todd.#T4#
Diggs misses with a wild body shot.
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todd tries a quick counter leg kick but Diggs is wise to it.
Todd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Diggs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Todd tries to land a front kick but Diggs steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Todd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diggs.
Diggs slips a straight right by Todd.
It appears Diggs was looking to counter with a kick there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A looping hook to the body misses from Todd. Diggs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Todd just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Winston Todd really 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.#R4#
Todd misses with a wild body shot.
Todd throws a looping overhand right but Diggs ducks down to avoid it.
A cross from Diggs lands.
Diggs throws an off balance right hand
and Todd counters with a straight right hand.
Todd throws a lazy uppercut
and Diggs counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Todd misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Todd throws a series of punches but Diggs avoids them all with ease.
Todd throws a head kick that misses.
Diggs misses with an uppercut. Todd saw that one coming.
Diggs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Todd.
Diggs swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Diggs checks a leg kick.
Diggs swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Todd.
Todd takes a swing at Diggs's ribcage but misses.
Diggs moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
A shot to the body from Todd misses
and Diggs counters with an outside leg kick.
Todd throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Diggs throwing a counter right hand but Todd manages to avoid it.
Diggs closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Todd scores with a nice right hand.
Todd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diggs swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Diggs checks a leg kick.
Diggs is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Diggs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Diggs was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Todd.#T3#
Todd throws the kick towards the body but Diggs avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Diggs on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jab, jab by Diggs - just one landing.
Todd throws the left hand but Diggs avoids the punch easily.
Todd throws a body shot but no joy.
Diggs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Diggs on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd.
Diggs thuds a left hand into Todd's body.
Todd is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Todd throws a shot from downtown. Diggs moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Todd misses with a body shot
and Diggs counters with a stiff right hand.
Todd circles away from the clinch attempt.
It seemed like Todd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Todd throws a body kick that misses
and Diggs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diggs appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Todd throws an off balance right hand
and Diggs makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Diggs throws a push kick but Todd slaps the foot to one side.
A little jabbing left from Todd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diggs throws a half hearted mid kick.
Todd looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Willie Diggs will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Diggs just misses with a punch to the body.
Todd throws a body kick that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Diggs blocks the leg kick.
It looked like Diggs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A nice inside leg kick there by Todd. That's going to slow Diggs down.
Todd misses with a lunging right hand
and Diggs counters with a good low kick that Todd was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd misses with an attempted mid kick.
Todd misses the jab.
Todd misses the body punch
letting Diggs counter with a right hand. #T1#
That kick from Todd tenderised Diggs's leg. Diggs is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diggs lands a jab to Todd's midsection.
Good work by Diggs as he checks the leg kick.
Diggs quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A jab from Diggs misses.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diggs moves away.
Todd swings widly with a right hand
and Diggs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Todd thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Todd avoids the body shot from Diggs.
Todd lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Diggs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Todd swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diggs takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Diggs lands with a shot to the body.
Todd throws a hook to the side of Diggs's head but Diggs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Todd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diggs.
It looked like Diggs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diggs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Todd.
Todd misses with an uppercut. Diggs saw that one coming.
Diggs is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Diggs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Diggs.
Todd attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Diggs throws a looping overhand right but Todd ducks down to avoid it.
Diggs misses with an uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Diggs checks a leg kick.
Diggs swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Todd misses with an uppercut. Diggs saw that one coming.
Todd misses with a body kick. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Todd throws a push kick but Diggs slaps the foot to one side.
Todd just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Diggs misses the target.
Todd throws out a loose jab but Diggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
It appears Diggs was looking to counter with a kick there.
Diggs blocks a jab.
Todd throws an off balance right hand
and Diggs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diggs takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diggs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Todd.
Diggs went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 48:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Winston Todd!
Winston Todd is the new middleweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Winston Todd started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SYN 1039 Kamara vs McCarthy
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Todd throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Adlehyde is looking for the big counter here.
A big left from Todd misses.
A combination from Adlehyde does no damage.
A low kick lands for Todd.
Adlehyde throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Todd counter with a right hand.
Todd misses with a wild body shot.
Adlehyde scores with a punch to the head.
Adlehyde looks to throw the jab but Todd is out of range.
It looked like Todd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adlehyde throws a right hand that misses
and Todd counters with an outside leg kick.
Adlehyde swings widly with a right hand
and Todd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Todd misses with a head kick. #T1#
Adlehyde moves out of range as Todd throws a body kick.
Adlehyde misses with a right hand
and Todd counters with a stiff right hand.
Adlehyde pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Todd back to the cage. Adlehyde follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#It looks like Winston Todd has been cut.
Adlehyde keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Todd.
Todd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adlehyde.
Todd swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Adlehyde misses the jab.
Todd walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Todd moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Adlehyde's corner calls for a 1-2. Adlehyde obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Todd showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Adlehyde. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Todd.
Todd looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Adlehyde throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Todd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Adlehyde looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Adlehyde throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Todd to counter with a crisp jab.
Adlehyde looks to land a right hand but Todd moved out of range.
Adlehyde looks to land a left hand but Todd moved out of range nicely.
Todd is looking to counter punch.
Adlehyde rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Todd finds it's way through Adlehyde's defenses.
Todd digs a good body shot into Adlehyde's ribs.
Todd throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T3#
Adlehyde misses with a hook.
Todd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adlehyde.
Good shot there by Todd.
Adlehyde rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Todd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Todd is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Todd looks to score with a jab to the body but Adlehyde is just out of range.
Adlehyde lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Todd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Adlehyde misses with an uppercut
and Todd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Adlehyde takes the fight into the clinch.
Adlehyde scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Adlehyde pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Adlehyde lands an overhand right.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Todd cracks Adlehyde with an open hand slap.#ROC#Adlehyde is rocked!
Todd throws a pinpoint strike between Adlehyde's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Adlehyde crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Todd scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Winston Todd!
Winston Todd 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: SYN 1031 Torhte vs Trollslayer
Date: Nov 10, 2023

#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Todd.
Todd turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Todd misses with a right hand
and Todd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Todd has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GWad's Playpen in the buildup to the fight.
Swahn tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Swahn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Todd.
Todd throws a hook to the side of Swahn's head but Swahn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Swahn responds with a good body kick, but Todd manages to step out the way in time.
Decent striking displayed by Todd there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swahn throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Todd counter with a right hand.
Todd misses with an uppercut
enabling Swahn to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
No joy there for Todd, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Swahn thinks about the counter body kick.
Todd connects with a looping right hand.
Swahn checks the leg kick.
Swahn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Todd connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Swahn scrambles back to his feet.
Todd misses with an attempted mid kick.
Todd lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Swahn at a distance.
Winston Todd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Todd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Swahn ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
Swahn throws out a counter right but Todd avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Todd throws an overhand right that lands on Swahn's shoulder, as Swahn tries to avoid the shot.
Swahn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Swahn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Todd. Todd obviously looking to wear him down.
Todd is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Todd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Swahn throws out a counter right but Todd avoids it with no problem.
Todd throws a push kick but Swahn slaps the foot to one side.
Todd misses with a shot to the body
letting Swahn counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Todd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Swahn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
Todd throws a jab when Swahn was well out of range.
Swahn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Todd misses with the combination.
Todd backing away here, and Swahn unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Swahn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Todd throws out the jab.
It seemed like Swahn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Swahn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A telegraphed right hand from Todd misses the target.
Swahn flicks out a counter leg kick but Todd steps away.
Todd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Swahn. That did some damage!
A chopping leg kick lands by Todd. #T4#
Swahn moves out of range of the body kick.
Todd looks to land a right hand but Swahn moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Swahn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Todd misses the target.
It seemed like Swahn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Todd throws a big shot that misses.
Swahn was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Todd buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Todd misses with a lunging right hand
and Swahn counters with a stiff right hand.
Todd takes a swing at Swahn's ribcage but misses.
Swahn on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Winston Todd dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Todd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Swahn! But no joy.
Todd swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Swahn.
Todd cracks a nice hook into Swahn's ribs.
Swahn throws a wild body kick that Todd sees coming a mile off.
Swahn tries to land a front kick but Todd steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Swahn! But no joy.
Todd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Swahn can do to turn this around?
Todd scores with a kick to the midsection.
Todd uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Swahn has time to react.#T1#
Swahn misses with a right hand
and Todd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Todd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Todd connects with a body shot that sends Swahn's belly button to the back.
Swahn misses with a right hand
and Todd counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Swahn thinking.
Todd thows a leg kick but Swahn checks it
and Swahn makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Todd finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Swahn.
Swahn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Swahn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Todd chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Swahn might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Todd has got the better of the exchanges.
Swahn keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Todd comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Todd connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Todd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Swahn.
A little jabbing left from Swahn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Swahn moves forwards but Todd connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
A shot to the body from Todd misses
letting Swahn counter with a right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Swahn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Todd digs a good body shot into Swahn's ribs.
A head kick by Swahn misses
and Todd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Todd connects with the punch.
Todd listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Todd throws a lazy uppercut
and Swahn counters with an inside leg kick.
Swahn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Todd throws a leg kick
and Swahn counters with a nice uppercut.
Todd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Swahn counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swahn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Todd.
Todd misses with a kick to the body
and Swahn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Swahn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Todd throws out a loose jab but Swahn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swahn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Winston Todd dominated that second round.
That's time! Todd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Todd wants to slow Swahn down by chopping away at his legs.
Swahn throws a fast counter high kick but Todd manages to duck under it in time.
The fighters circling - Todd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Todd throws a lazy uppercut
and Swahn counters with a nice uppercut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Swahn 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 Todd has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Todd and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Swahn is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd misses with a jab to the body
letting Swahn counter with a right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Todd.
Swahn slips a jab from Todd.
Swahn tries a quick counter leg kick but Todd is wise to it.#T1#
Todd throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Swahn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Swahn throws a jab when Todd was well out of range.
Todd connects with a single shot there.
Todd misses with a body shot
and Swahn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Todd stuns Swahn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Todd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swahn.
Swahn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Oke Swahn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Todd swings for the body but Swahn moves out of range. #T2#
Todd lands with a nice body punch.
Todd throws a body shot but no joy.
A low kick lands for Todd.
Todd lands a nice shot that snaps Swahn's head back.
Todd misses with a straight right.
Todd backing away here, and Swahn unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Winston Todd is winning the standup battle so far.
Todd lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Todd throws a shot from downtown. Swahn moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Todd looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Todd lands a nice shot to the body.
Swahn has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Todd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Swahn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Winston Todd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Todd loads up on a big right hand but Swahn slips the punch.
Todd misses with a looping right.
Swahn throws out a counter right but Todd avoids it with no problem.
Todd bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Swahn's head.
Nice shot by Todd.#T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Todd.
Swahn walks into a straight right hand from Todd.
Todd swings for the body but Swahn moves out of range.
Swahn throws out a counter right but Todd avoids it with no problem.
Todd scores with a nice strike.
Swahn ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Swahn! But no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Todd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Todd connects with an inside leg kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SYN 1024 Todd vs Diggs
Date: Oct 13, 2023

#R1#
Todd rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diggs counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Diggs 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.
Diggs scores with a nice strike.
Todd misses with a body shot
and Diggs counters with a flying knee that drops Todd! Diggs dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Willie Diggs!
Willie Diggs is the new middleweight champion!
Willie Diggs bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SYN 1020 Todd vs Exotic
Date: Sep 22, 2023

#R1#
The crowd cheers as Exotic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Todd doesn't seem phased though.
Exotic scores with a body shot.
Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Exotic was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd.
Exotic misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Todd was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Exotic.
Joe Exotic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Todd checks a leg kick.
Exotic throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Todd.
A cross from Exotic lands.
Exotic 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.
Exotic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Exotic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Todd at a distance.
Todd getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Todd misses the jab.
Todd has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GWad's Playpen in the buildup to the fight.
Exotic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Exotic.
Todd misses the shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Exotic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Exotic misses with a hook
and Todd counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T1#
Exotic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Exotic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Exotic throws a big shot that misses.
Todd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Exotic lands a nice looking body shot.
Exotic misses with a kick to the body.
Todd throws a jab but it's blocked by Exotic.
Exotic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Exotic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Todd was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Exotic.
Todd takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Todd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Exotic.
Exotic misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Todd misses the target.
An inside leg kick lands from Exotic.
Todd takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Exotic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T2#
Exotic loads up on a big right hand but Todd slips the punch.
Todd throws a quick counter head kick but Exotic was just out of range.
Todd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Todd with a nice cross.#CUT#It looks like Joe Exotic has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Exotic throws a body shot but no joy.
Todd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Exotic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Exotic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A nice leg kick from Exotic, right into the meat of the thigh.
Todd displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Exotic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Exotic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Exotic lands with a nice body kick.
Todd walks into a straight right hand from Exotic.
Exotic misses with a leg kick.
Todd half committed to a counter leg kick.#T3#
Exotic swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Todd counters with a straight right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Exotic. That snapped Todd's head back.
Todd blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Todd misses the target.
Exotic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A quick step to the side and Todd tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Exotic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Exotic scores with a hook.
A left lands for Exotic.
Exotic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Exotic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Exotic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Todd.
Exotic lands with a right hand.
Exotic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Exotic misses with a body shot.
As Exotic backs away, Todd returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Todd moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
Exotic lands a jab to the nose.
Exotic looks to throw the jab but Todd is out of range.
Todd scores with the left hand. Exotic knows he should have avoided that one.
Exotic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Exotic misses with a wild body shot.
Todd misses with a hook to the body
and Exotic counters with a slapping leg kick.
Todd tries to move into range but Exotic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Todd takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Todd is looking to slow Exotic down with leg kicks.
Todd takes one on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Exotic slips under a jab.
Todd on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Exotic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Todd counters with a nice low kick that buckles Exotic's knee momentarily.
Todd on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Exotic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Exotic's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Exotic takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
Todd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Exotic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Exotic scores with a sloppy right hand. Todd should have avoided that one.
Exotic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Todd.
Exotic takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
Joe Exotic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
An inside leg kick from Exotic misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Todd misses the target.
Todd looks to throw the jab but Exotic is out of range.
Exotic misses with a jab to the body
and Todd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Exotic lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd avoids the body shot from Exotic.
Exotic lands the left hand.
Exotic takes one to the side of the head.
Todd walks into a jab.#T1#
Exotic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Exotic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Todd stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Todd slips a straight right by Exotic.
A solid leg kick lands there for Exotic.
Exotic lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Exotic ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
Some bone on bone action there as Todd checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Exotic throws an overhand right that lands on Todd's shoulder, as Todd tries to avoid the shot.
Todd avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Exotic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Exotic works the jab nicely.
Exotic swings widly with a right hand #KD#
and Todd counters with a nice right hand that sends Exotic toppling to the canvas! Exotic scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Todd finish him?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Exotic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Todd.#T2#
Exotic with a hook.
Exotic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Exotic has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Exotic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Todd's corner calls for a 1-2. Todd obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Todd takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Todd on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Exotic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Exotic.
Exotic looks to land a right hand but Todd moved out of range.
Exotic throws a leg kick
and Todd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Todd defending well as Exotic loads up on a big left hand.
Exotic slips under a jab.
Exotic throws a poor cross that misses
and Todd counters with a straight right hand.
Exotic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Todd.
Exotic throws out a counter right but Todd avoids it with no problem.
A jab lands there for Exotic.#T3#
Exotic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Todd.
Exotic throws a sloppy body shot
and Todd counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Exotic looks to land a body kick but Todd moved away.
Todd is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Exotic lands a slapping body shot.
Exotic slips under a jab from Todd.
Todd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Exotic.
Todd moves out of range as Exotic strikes.
A quick step to the side and Todd tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Todd takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Exotic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Todd throws a nice outside leg kick.
Exotic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Todd counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#That has opened up Joe Exotic's cut even more.
Exotic lunges at Todd with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Todd's hand.
Exotic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Todd counters with a nice leg kick.
Exotic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Exotic throws a shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Todd.
Todd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Exotic.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Todd, as that shot connected.
Exotic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Todd counters with a nice body shot.
Todd lands with an overhand left.
Exotic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Todd is looking for a counter combo.
Exotic throws a head kick but Todd moves out of range.
Exotic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Exotic throws a sloppy head kick
and Todd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Exotic is rocked!
Exotic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Todd throws out the jab.
Exotic lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joe Exotic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Joe Exotic's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Todd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A clash of legs there as Exotic blocks the low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Exotic misses the target.
Exotic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Todd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Exotic throws a jab when Todd was well out of range.
Todd appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Exotic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Todd counters with a straight right hand.
Exotic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Exotic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Exotic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Exotic.
As Exotic backs away, Todd returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Todd blocks a jab.
Todd throws a hook but Exotic blocks it.
Exotic scores with a nice strike.
A nice leg kick from Exotic, right into the meat of the thigh. #T1#
Exotic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Todd misses with a body shot.
Exotic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Exotic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab from Exotic misses.
Exotic misses with a leg kick
and Todd counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Exotic is predictable there
enabling Todd to counter with a crisp jab.
Exotic with a jab.
Exotic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Todd swings for the body but Exotic moves out of range.
Exotic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Todd's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Exotic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Todd scrambles back to his feet.
Exotic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Todd throws out the jab.
Exotic throws out a counter right but Todd avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Exotic wants to land a leg kick but Todd is out of range.
Donk. Exotic catches Todd right on the button with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Exotic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Exotic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Todd throws a chopping leg kick but Exotic manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Exotic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Exotic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Exotic throws a leg kick which misses Todd's front leg but catches the back leg as Todd tries to avoid it.
Exotic dips to his left and cracks Todd with an uppercut!
Todd missing with a left hand there. Exotic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Exotic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Exotic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Exotic lands with a cross. #T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Exotic.
Todd takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Exotic misses with an uppercut. Todd saw that one coming.
Exotic moves forwards but Todd connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#The cut above Joe Exotic's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Todd misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Todd.
Exotic lands an overhand right.
Good leg kick by Exotic.
Exotic swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Todd counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Exotic cracks Todd with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Exotic misses with a lunging right hand
and Todd counters with a stiff right hand.
Exotic is still on wobbly legs! Can Todd finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Todd stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Exotic.#T4#
Exotic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Todd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Exotic seems to have recovered his senses.
Exotic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Exotic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Todd checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #KD#
Todd cracks Exotic with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Todd has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Exotic to stand back up!
Exotic looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
It looked like Todd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Todd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Exotic.
Exotic throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Exotic checks a leg kick.
Todd slips under a jab.
Exotic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Todd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A shot to the liver by Exotic. Beautiful body shot.
Exotic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Exotic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Joe Exotic just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Joe Exotic's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Exotic throws a body shot but no joy.
Exotic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Exotic staying out of range there.
Exotic digs a good body shot into Todd's ribs.
Exotic misses with a right hand
and Todd counters with a left to the body.
Exotic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Exotic throws a body shot but no joy.
Exotic throws out a leg kick but Todd moves out of range and Exotic only half commits.
Exotic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Todd's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Exotic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Todd scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Exotic was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd.
Exotic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Todd checks it well.
Exotic lands an overhand right.
Exotic takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Exotic swings for the body but Todd moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Exotic.
Good shot there by Exotic.
Todd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Exotic's corner calls for a 1-2. Exotic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Exotic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Todd finds it's way round the side to connect with Exotic's head.
Exotic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Exotic misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Todd.
Exotic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A good leg kick by Exotic.
Todd tries a head kick but it misses.
Exotic lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Exotic.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Todd throws a looping overhand right but Exotic ducks down to avoid it.
Exotic tries to score with a low kick but Todd moves his leg out of the way.
Todd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Exotic manages to avoid it.
Exotic wants to slow Todd down by chopping away at his legs.
Todd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Exotic throws a hook but Todd avoids it easily.
Donk. Exotic catches Todd right on the button with a cross.
Todd looks to land a left hand but Exotic moved out of range nicely.
Exotic blocks a low kick nicely.
Exotic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Todd throws a shot to the body.
Good exchange - Exotic coming out on top.
Exotic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.#T3#
Exotic throws out a leg kick but Todd moves out of range and Exotic only half commits.
Exotic throws an off balance right hand
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Todd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Todd rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Exotic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Exotic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Todd in his tracks.
Todd stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Exotic.
Todd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Exotic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Todd avoids the body shot from Exotic.
Exotic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Todd can pounce on him.
Todd takes a swing at Exotic's ribcage but misses.
Todd connects with a crisp jab.
Exotic throws a leg kick but Todd moved away.#T4#
Exotic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Todd has time to react.
Todd checks a leg kick.
Todd throws a quick counter head kick but Exotic was just out of range.
Exotic misses with a body shot.
Todd lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Exotic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Todd throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Exotic takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
Todd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Exotic.
Todd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Exotic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Exotic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Todd's head.
Todd checks a low kick from Exotic.
As Exotic backs away, Todd returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nice shot by Exotic.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Exotic dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Joe Exotic's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Exotic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Todd has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Exotic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Todd takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Todd slips a straight right by Exotic.
Exotic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Todd doesn't seem bothered though.
Exotic misses with a low kick.
Exotic looks to land a left hand but Todd moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Todd misses the target.
Todd checks the leg kick nicely there.
Todd digs a good hook to Exotic's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic throws a shot from downtown. Todd moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Todd was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Exotic.
Exotic throws a right hand that misses
and Todd counters with a stiff right hand.
Todd moves out of range as Exotic strikes.
Todd throws a quick counter kick to the body but Exotic avoids it.
Todd takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Exotic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Exotic thuds his right hand into Todd's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Exotic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Todd drops his hands momentarily and Exotic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Exotic misses with a body shot.
As Exotic backs away, Todd returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Exotic misses with a right hand
and Todd counters with a nice uppercut.
Exotic swings for the body but Todd moves out of range.
Exotic misses the shot to the body.
Exotic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Todd's head backwards.
Exotic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Todd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Exotic.
Exotic scores with a jab.
Winston Todd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Exotic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Todd.
Exotic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Exotic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Exotic misses the body punch
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Todd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Todd slips under a jab.
A low kick from Exotic misses
and Todd counters with an inside leg kick.
Todd misses with an uppercut.
Todd walks into a stiff left hand from Exotic.
Exotic jabs Todd to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Todd moves out of range of the body kick from Exotic.
It looked like Todd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A nice leg kick lands there from Exotic. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Exotic. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Todd throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Exotic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
Todd tried to counter with a leg kick but Exotic avoided it.
Todd lands with an overhand left.
Todd takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Exotic sizes up Todd with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Exotic avoids the body shot from Todd.
Todd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Exotic connects with a nice looking jab.
Exotic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Todd.
It looked like Todd was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Exotic throws a shot to the body.
Exotic throws a push kick but Todd slaps the foot to one side.
Joe Exotic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Todd throws a chopping leg kick but Exotic manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Exotic jabs Todd to the body, keeping him at a distance.#KD#
Todd lands a big head kick that sends Exotic tumbling to the mat! Todd takes a step backwards and waves Exotic back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Todd on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Exotic throws a body shot but no joy.
Exotic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Todd momentarily.
Todd misses with a double jab.
Todd throws an overhand right that has Exotic reeling! Todd follows up with more punches and Exotic is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Winston Todd!
Winston Todd retains his middleweight title!
A less than humble Winston Todd misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: SYN 1015 Todd vs Exotic IV
Date: Sep 07, 2023

#R1#
Exotic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Exotic throws a front kick aimed at Todd's knee but Todd avoids it well.
Exotic is looking to score with low kicks.
Exotic looks to land a right hand but Todd moved out of range.
Todd throws a looping overhand right but Exotic ducks down to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Exotic.
Exotic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Todd is looking to counter the offense by Exotic and move into the clinch.
Exotic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Todd blocks the leg kick.
Exotic has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Todd is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Exotic throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Exotic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Todd is out of range and Exotic settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Todd throws a quick inside leg kick.
Exotic throws a head kick but Todd moves out of range.
And Todd counters with a quick kick to the body but Exotic blocks it.
Todd takes a swing at Exotic's ribcage but misses.
Exotic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Todd.
Exotic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Exotic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Exotic tries a low kick but Todd avoids it.
As Exotic backs away, Todd returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Todd fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big left from Todd misses.
Todd blocks a low kick nicely.
Todd throws a good cross that connects.
Exotic moves out of range of the leg kick from Todd.
Exotic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Todd is able to avoid easily.
Exotic lands a nice shot to the body.
Exotic slips under a jab from Todd.
Exotic throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Exotic throws the left hand but Todd avoids the punch easily.
Exotic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Exotic.
Exotic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Exotic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Todd tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Exotic looks to land a right hand but Todd moved out of range.
Exotic lands a really nice looking cross but Todd seems unphased.
Exotic scores with a jab. Todd acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Exotic misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Todd misses the target.
Exotic scores with a kick to the midsection.
Todd gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Todd dips to his left and cracks Exotic with an uppercut!
Todd avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Todd lands a nice leg kick that just misses Exotic's sensitive parts.
Exotic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Exotic.
Exotic throws the left hand but Todd avoids the punch easily.
Exotic connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Todd. Exotic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Todd with a nice cross.
A punch lands to the side of Todd 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Todd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Exotic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
Exotic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Todd is looking to counter the offense by Exotic and move into the clinch.
Exotic throws a leg kick but Todd sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good leg kick by Todd.
Exotic scores with a shot to the body.
Exotic with a nice cross.
Todd avoids the head kick by Exotic.
Todd lands the left hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Exotic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Exotic thumps Todd with a low kick.
Exotic throws a leg kick that misses.
Todd throws a push kick but Exotic slaps the foot to one side.
Exotic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Exotic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Exotic cracks Todd with a good jab.
Todd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Todd tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
Exotic is looking to chop away at Todd's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Exotic checks the leg kick nicely there.
Exotic throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Donk. Todd catches Exotic right on the button with a cross.
Joe Exotic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Todd throws a body punch but Exotic moves out of range.
Todd throws a solid leg kick but Exotic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Todd.
Todd tries to land a leg kick but Exotic saw it coming and moves away.
Exotic checks the leg kick.
Exotic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Todd.
Todd takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Exotic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Todd throws a body kick that misses
and Exotic counters with a leg kick.
A big right from Exotic misses.
Exotic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Exotic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Todd is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Exotic dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A low kick from Exotic misses
and Todd counters with a good low kick that Exotic was not able to check.
Exotic missing with a left hand there. Todd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Exotic throws a lazy right hand but Todd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Exotic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Todd.
As Exotic tries to get set, Todd tries to push him back and clinch up but Exotic manages to avoid the attempt.
Todd moves away from the strike by Exotic.
Exotic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Todd appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Exotic.
Exotic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Exotic looks to land a left hand but Todd moved out of range nicely.
A low kick from Exotic is predictable there
and Todd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A good leg kick by Exotic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Exotic scoring well with a low kick there.
Exotic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Todd.
Exotic throws an off balance right hand
and Todd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Exotic throws a hook to the side of Todd's head but Todd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A quick step to the side and Todd tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Exotic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Todd is able to avoid easily.
Todd checks a leg kick nicely.
Exotic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Todd under the eye.
Nice straight punches there by Exotic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Exotic.
Exotic lands a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Exotic.
Exotic misses the shot to the body.
Exotic with a jab.
Todd scores with a hook to the body. Exotic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Exotic throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Todd on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice defenses there by Exotic.
Exotic throws a leg kick which misses Todd's front leg but catches the back leg as Todd tries to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Todd.#T2#
A big right from Exotic misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Exotic misses with an uppercut. Todd saw that one coming.
Exotic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Exotic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Todd.
Todd lands with a good body shot.
Exotic throws a nice inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Exotic.
A nice inside leg kick there by Exotic. That's going to slow Todd down.
A jab from Exotic misses.
Todd feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Exotic throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Todd counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Exotic misses with a body punch.
Todd lands a shoulder strike.
Exotic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Exotic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Exotic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Exotic throws the kick towards the body but Todd avoids it.
Exotic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Exotic.#T3#
Exotic connects with a jab.
Todd misses with a leg kick
and Exotic counters with an inside leg kick.
Todd takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Todd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Todd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Todd moves away from the strike by Exotic.
Exotic thumps Todd with a low kick.
Exotic just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Todd.
Exotic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Todd is out of range and Exotic settles back down.
Exotic moves away from the strike by Todd.
Todd throws a hook but Exotic blocks it.
Exotic punishes Todd's body with a nice straight punch.
Todd fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Exotic on the side of the head.
Todd scores with the left hand. Exotic knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
Todd lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Exotic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Todd counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Exotic throws a leg kick but Todd checks it.
Todd lands with an uppercut that bounces Exotic off the cage and back into range.
Todd takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Exotic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Exotic wants to slow Todd down by chopping away at his legs.
Todd checks the leg kick.
Exotic takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
Todd throwing a counter right hand but Exotic manages to avoid it.
Exotic connects with a body shot that sends Todd's belly button to the back.
Exotic scores with a shot to the body.
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todd throwing a counter right hand but Exotic manages to avoid it.
Exotic connects with an inside leg kick.
Todd gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Exotic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Exotic looks to land a left hand but Todd moved out of range nicely.
Todd tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Exotic manages to circle out of the way.
Todd avoids a kick to the body.
Todd blocks a low kick nicely.
Todd fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Exotic on the side of the head.
Todd's corner calls for a 1-2. Todd obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Exotic misses with a jab to the body
and Todd counters with a good low kick that Exotic was not able to check.
Exotic throws a nice looking combination but Todd bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Todd is looking to counter punch.
Todd connects with a jab.
Exotic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Todd.
Todd misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Exotic.
Todd backing away here, and Exotic unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Todd misses with a hook.
Exotic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Todd's head.
Exotic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Todd.
Exotic tries to work over Todd's front leg with a kick but Todd checks it. #T1#
Todd moves out of range of the strikes.
Todd shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Exotic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Todd scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Exotic doesn't seem bothered though.
Exotic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Todd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Exotic throws a sloppy body shot #CL#
and Todd counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Todd. #BC2#
Exotic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Exotic misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Todd counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Exotic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Todd lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Todd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Todd crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Exotic - the referee stops the clock and Todd gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Exotic. Todd manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Exotic throws a wild body kick that Todd sees coming a mile off.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A low kick from Exotic misses
and Todd counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T2#
Todd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Exotic.
Todd is looking for a counter combo.
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Exotic.
Todd throws a sloppy head kick and Exotic moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Exotic! But no joy.
Exotic lands a leg kick that knocks Todd off balance momentarily.
Exotic throws a jab when Todd was well out of range.
Todd swings for the body but Exotic moves out of range.
Exotic looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
Todd with the inside leg kick.
Exotic misses with a wild body shot.
Todd throws an off balance right hand
and Exotic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab lands there for Todd.
A big right from Exotic misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Todd misses the target.
Exotic misses with a lunging right hand
and Todd counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
Exotic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Todd on the side of the head.
Exotic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Todd scores with a jab.
Exotic misses with a hook
and Todd counters with a slapping leg kick.
Joe Exotic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Exotic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Todd on the side of the head.
Exotic throws a body shot but no joy.
As Exotic backs away, Todd returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Exotic blocks a leg kick.
Exotic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Todd connects with an inside leg kick.
Todd has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Exotic.
Todd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Exotic.
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Exotic.#T4#
Todd takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Exotic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Todd takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Exotic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Exotic.
Todd throws an overhand right that lands on Exotic's shoulder, as Exotic tries to avoid the shot.
Exotic avoids a kick to the body.
Todd misses with a looping right.
Todd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Exotic.
Exotic lands a glancing blow to the side of Todd's head.
Todd lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Exotic at a distance.
Exotic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Exotic scores with the left hand. Todd knows he should have avoided that one.
Todd has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Todd there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Joe Exotic just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Exotic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Todd. That did some damage!
Exotic ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
A slow jab from Exotic misses its intended target.
A big right from Todd misses.
Exotic missing with a left hand there. Todd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Todd moves out of range of the strikes.
Todd wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Exotic.
Exotic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Exotic looks to throw a body kick
and Todd makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic throws out a loose jab but Todd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Todd checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Todd defending well as Exotic loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Todd misses the target.
Todd slips a jab from Exotic.
Exotic misses with a hook.
Todd was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Exotic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Exotic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Exotic scores with a push kick.
Exotic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Todd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Exotic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Exotic throws a hook to the side of Todd's head but Todd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Todd slips a jab from Exotic.
Exotic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Todd walks into a straight right hand from Exotic.
Exotic throws the left hand but Todd avoids the punch easily.
Exotic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Exotic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Todd looks to score with a jab to the body but Exotic is just out of range.
Todd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Exotic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Exotic lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
Exotic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Exotic misses with a body punch
and Todd counters with a good low kick that Exotic was not able to check.
Exotic throws a leg kick
and Todd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from Todd tenderised Exotic's leg. Exotic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Exotic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Todd. That did some damage!
Exotic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Exotic swings for the body but Todd moves out of range.
Exotic throws a wild body kick that Todd sees coming a mile off.
Exotic throws the left hand but Todd avoids the punch easily.
Todd was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Exotic is looking to chop away at Todd's legs.
A big right from Todd misses.
Exotic throws a looping overhand right but Todd ducks down to avoid it.
Todd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Exotic throws a low kick, looking for Todd's leg but Todd calmly moves out of range. #T3#
Exotic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Todd throws out the jab.
Todd throws out a loose jab but Exotic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Exotic throws a head kick that misses
and Todd counters with a good low kick that Exotic was not able to check.
Todd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Exotic.
It seemed like Exotic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Todd takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Todd lands with a good body shot.
Todd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Todd feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Exotic looks to throw the jab but Todd is out of range.
Exotic moves out of range as Todd throws a body kick.
Todd throws a body punch but Exotic moves out of range.
Exotic feints a counter leg kick.
Todd scores with a jab to the body.
Todd blocks a low kick nicely.
Exotic throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Exotic moves away.#T4#
Todd tests Exotic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Exotic connects with a body shot that sends Todd's belly button to the back.
Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Exotic was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd.
Exotic takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Exotic connects with a jab.
Todd lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Todd walks into a stiff left hand from Exotic.
Exotic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Exotic misses with an uppercut.
Todd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice jab there from Exotic.
Exotic lands with a good body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Exotic dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Exotic misses with a kick to the body.
Donk. Exotic catches Todd right on the button with a cross.
Exotic misses with a hook to the body
and Todd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Exotic throws a hook but Todd avoids it easily.
Exotic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A cross from Todd lands.
Todd throws a big shot that misses.
Exotic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Todd with a body shot.
Exotic misses with a left hand
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Todd throws a head kick that misses.
Exotic lands a leg kick that knocks Todd off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic wants to land a leg kick but Todd is out of range.
Todd avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Exotic looks to throw a body kick
and Todd counters with a straight right hand.
Exotic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
A big right from Exotic misses.
Exotic misses with a looping right.
Todd checks a low kick from Exotic.
Exotic wants to slow Todd down by chopping away at his legs.
Exotic staying out of range there.
Exotic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
An inside leg kick from Todd misses.
Todd takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Exotic throws a lazy uppercut
and Todd counters with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Todd. Exotic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Todd looks for the body kick but Exotic saw that one coming.
Todd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Todd takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Winston Todd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Todd connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Exotic throws a lazy right hand but Todd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Todd throws a jab when Exotic was well out of range.
Exotic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Todd throws out the jab.
Todd throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Exotic.
A big right from Exotic misses.
Todd misses with an uppercut
and Exotic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Exotic misses with a body punch
and Todd counters with a nice kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Exotic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Todd has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Exotic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Exotic lets loose with a powerful body kick. Todd will feel that in the morning.
Exotic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Todd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Exotic throws out the jab.
Exotic misses with a hook. Todd ducked under it nicely.
Exotic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Todd.#T3#
Exotic stuns Todd with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Todd throws a lazy uppercut
and Exotic counters with a stiff right hand.
Exotic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Todd has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Todd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Exotic.
Exotic scores with a jab. Todd acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Exotic cracks Todd with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Exotic misses the shot to the body.
Todd went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Exotic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Todd under the eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Todd. Exotic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Todd throws a body kick that misses
and Exotic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Exotic jabs at Todd's body.
Todd misses with a hook.
No joy there for Todd, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Exotic misses.
Joe Exotic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Exotic misses with a looping right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Todd moves forwards but Exotic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Exotic moves away from the strike by Todd.
Todd takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Todd throws out a loose jab but Exotic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Exotic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Exotic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Exotic throws a jab but it's blocked by Todd.
Todd misses with a hook. Exotic ducked under it nicely.
Todd thumps Exotic with a low kick.
Exotic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT#It looks like Joe Exotic has been cut.
Exotic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Exotic thows a body kick. Todd tries to catch it but that hurt him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Exotic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Exotic 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 45:50
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 45:50
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Exotic!
A relieved looking Joe Exotic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SYN 1011 Danger vs Randleman
Date: Aug 18, 2023

#R1#
Swahn checks a low kick from Todd.
Swahn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Todd tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Swahn swats away the attempt to clinch by Todd.
Swahn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swahn slips under a jab from Todd.
Todd misses with a right hand
and Swahn counters with a low kick, right behind Todd 's knee.
Todd lands a jab.#T1#
Todd scoring well with a low kick there.
Swahn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Todd throws a low kick but it's checked well by Swahn.
A counter left hand to the body from Swahn misses its target.
Todd throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jab, jab by Todd - just one landing.
Swahn misses with a low kick.
A big left from Todd misses.
It looked like Swahn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Swahn moves out of range of the body kick from Todd.
Swahn fires out a quick counter leg kick but Todd just manages to avoid it.
Todd lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Todd.
Swahn moves out of range of the leg kick from Todd.
Swahn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Swahn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Todd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swahn manages to avoid it.
Todd throws a leg kick but Swahn moved away.
Swahn looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Todd tries to clinch but Swahn moves out of range.
Swahn is looking to counter punch.
Todd throws a nice looking combination but Swahn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Swahn throws a quick counter kick to the body but Todd avoids it.
Todd throws a shot to the body. #T3#
Swahn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Todd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Todd closes the distance and pushes Swahn back into the cage.
Swahn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Todd prevents a body shot from Swahn.
Todd throws a head punch that misses.
Todd lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Swahn works on Todd's body with a couple of short punches.
Swahn tries to throw a body punch but Todd avoids it by throwing Swahn back against the cage.
Swahn working aggressively here.
Swahn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nice body punch from Todd - that landed with a thud.
Swahn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Swahn.
Swahn throws a punch but it's blocked by Todd.
Todd misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Swahn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Todd lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Swahn blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Todd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swahn lands with a right to the head.
Swahn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Todd creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Swahn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Todd swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Swahn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Todd rushes Swahn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Swahn misses with a punch on the inside.
Todd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Todd.
Swahn prevents a body shot from Todd.
Swahn blocks an uppercut.
Swahn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Todd stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Winston Todd dominated that round.
That's time! Swahn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Todd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Todd throws out a powerful jab.
Todd throws a right hand that misses
and Swahn counters with a thumping low kick.
Swahn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Todd.
A slow jab from Todd misses its intended target.
It appears Swahn was looking to counter with a kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd connects with a good right hand that stumbles Swahn. Swahn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Todd tries to clinch but Swahn is having none of it.
Todd throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1##CL2#
Todd clinches up against the cage.
Todd throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Todd scores with a nice short uppercut.
Todd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Todd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Swahn's elbow.
Swahn throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Swahn breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Todd fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Swahn, pushing him back against the cage.
Swahn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Todd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Todd is working Swahn over against the cage.
Swahn blocks an uppercut.
Swahn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Swahn misses with a punch on the inside.
Swahn misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Todd.
Todd fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Todd digs a right hand into Swahn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Swahn's gas tank.
Swahn trying to control the position but instead, Todd has worked for underhooks and has pushed Swahn into the cage.
Swahn wants to get back to striking at distance but Todd won't allow it.
Swahn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Swahn.
Todd lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Todd lands a nice uppercut.
Swahn misses with a punch on the inside.
Todd throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Swahn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Todd backwards.
Swahn blocking some punches.
Swahn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Todd softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Todd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Swahn misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Swahn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Swahn takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Decent striking displayed by Todd there.
Todd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Swahn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Winston Todd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Todd looks to land a right hand but Swahn moved out of range.
Swahn is looking to counter with head kicks.
Todd looks to throw the jab but Swahn is out of range.
As Todd backs away, Swahn returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Swahn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todd misses with a body punch
and Swahn counters with a stiff right hand.
Swahn keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Swahn throwing a counter right hand but Todd manages to avoid it.
Todd lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Todd throws a shot from downtown. Swahn moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Swahn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Todd misses with a kick to the body
and Swahn counters with a straight right hand.
Swahn keeps the fight on the outside.
Todd throws a nice outside leg kick.
Swahn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Todd tries a low kick but Swahn avoids it.
Todd connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Todd feints and then cracks Swahn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Swahn down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Winston Todd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Swahn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Todd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A low kick lands for Todd.
Swahn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Todd wants to clinch up but Swahn keeps it at a distance.
Todd is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Todd fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Swahn is out of range.
And Swahn counters with a quick kick to the body but Todd blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd thuds a left hand into Swahn's body.
Todd lunges at Swahn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Swahn's hand.
Todd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Swahn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Todd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Swahn.
Swahn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Donk. Todd catches Swahn right on the button with a cross.
Swahn moves out of range of the strikes.
Swahn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todd looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Winston Todd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as Swahn blocks the low kick.#CL2#
Todd closes the distance and clinches.
Swahn lands with a left to the head.
Swahn pushes Todd back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Todd lands a right hand.
Swahn looking to stall.
Todd misses with a punch to the body.
Swahn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Swahn swings wildly with an uppercut but Todd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swahn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Todd lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swahn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Todd backwards.
Todd blocks an uppercut.
Swahn misses with the head strike.
Todd lands a shot to the body.
Swahn lands a left hand.
Todd makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Swahn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Winston Todd seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Todd fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Todd creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Todd's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Todd blocking some punches.
Swahn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Todd fails to land.
Swahn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Todd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Todd misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Swahn.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Todd.
Todd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Todd throws a head punch that misses.
Todd swings wildly with an uppercut but Swahn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Todd lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Swahn can't find room to land a body shot as Todd controls the action.
Swahn effectively controlling the action here.
Swahn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Todd backwards. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Todd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Todd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Todd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Todd working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Todd throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Swahn.
Swahn blocks an uppercut.
Swahn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Todd can't find room to land a body shot as Swahn controls the action.
Swahn misses with some punches.
Todd cracks Swahn with a nice body shot.
Todd keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Swahn's efforts to push away.
Todd blocks a body shot from Swahn.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Todd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Winston Todd really 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.#R4#
Todd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swahn.
Swahn tried to counter with a leg kick but Todd avoided it.
Todd throws a body shot but no joy.
Todd tries to work over Swahn's front leg with a kick but Swahn checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Swahn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Todd looks to land a right hand but Swahn moved out of range.
Todd scores with a shot to the body.
Todd walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Swahn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Swahn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd misses with a low kick.
Swahn is looking to counter punch.
Swahn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Swahn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Todd blocks a head kick by Swahn. #T1#
A nice leg kick from Todd, right into the meat of the thigh.
Todd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Swahn half committed to a counter leg kick.
Todd throws a quick inside leg kick.
Todd tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Swahn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And Swahn counters with a quick kick to the body but Todd blocks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Todd.
Todd is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Swahn wants to land a leg kick but Todd is out of range. #T2#
Todd lands with an uppercut that bounces Swahn off the cage and back into range.
Todd scores with a hook to the body. Swahn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Todd cracks a nice hook into Swahn's ribs.#CL2#
Todd moves into range and clinches up with Swahn.
Todd lands an uppercut.
Swahn swings wildly with an uppercut but Todd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Todd struggles to land a body shot inside as Swahn controls his hands.
Todd prevents a body shot from Swahn.
Swahn working aggressively here.
Todd scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Swahn swings wildly with an uppercut but Todd uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Todd fails to land.
Good body shot from Swahn.
Swahn blocks an uppercut.
Todd tries to throw a body punch but Swahn avoids it by throwing Todd back against the cage.
Todd misses with a punch on the inside.
Swahn dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Todd can't find room to land a body shot as Swahn controls the action.
Swahn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Todd blocking some punches.
Swahn cracks Todd with a nice body shot.
Todd throws a head punch that misses.
Swahn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Swahn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Todd tries to work over Swahn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Swahn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Todd throws a punch but it's blocked by Swahn. #T4#
Swahn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Swahn.
Swahn working aggressively here.
Swahn misses with a punch on the inside.
Swahn blocking some punches.
Todd scores with a shot to the side of Swahn's head.
Todd lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Todd tries to work over Swahn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Swahn misses with a body punch.
Swahn presses Todd against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swahn has Todd pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Todd - that landed with a thud.
Todd throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Todd scores with a nice short uppercut.
Todd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Todd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Winston Todd dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5##CL2#
Swahn tries to keep at a distance but Todd has taken the fight into the clinch.
Swahn tries to work over Todd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Todd lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Swahn backwards.
Nice body punch from Todd - that landed with a thud.
Todd presses Swahn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Todd.
Todd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Todd misses with a punch to the body.
Todd misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Todd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd lands a nice uppercut.
Todd misses with some punches.
Todd lands with a short shot to the head.
Todd lands a right hand.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Swahn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Swahn tries to throw a body punch but Todd avoids it by throwing Swahn back against the cage. #T1#
Todd lands a shot to the body.
Todd lands a nice shot to the body.
Todd gets through Swahn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Todd lands a left hand that snaps the head of Swahn backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Todd.
Todd lands a nice shot to the body.
Todd struggles to land a body shot inside as Swahn controls his hands.
Todd lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Swahn or not.
Todd gets through Swahn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Todd misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Todd.
A left hand lands to the body for Todd.
Todd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Swahn backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Todd.
Todd lands with a right to the head.
Oke Swahn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Todd lands a right hand that snaps the head of Swahn backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Todd. #T2#
Todd lands a body shot.
Todd misses with a body punch.
Todd lands a body shot.
A short right from Todd.
A short left from Todd. #ROC2#Swahn is rocked!
Todd working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Swahn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC#
Swahn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Todd lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Swahn at a distance.
Todd ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Todd connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Swahn tumbling to the canvas! Todd pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Swahn was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Winston Todd!
Winston Todd is the new middleweight champion!
Winston Todd 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: SYN 1006 Vice vs Dooms
Date: Jul 28, 2023

#R1#
Kuznetsov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Todd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Todd connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kuznetsov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Todd.
A cross from Todd lands.
Kuznetsov throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Kuznetsov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Todd lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kuznetsov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice shot by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Todd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Todd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuznetsov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A low kick from Kuznetsov misses
and Todd counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Todd misses the body punch
and Kuznetsov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Todd paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Kuznetsov moves into the clinch.
Todd lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Todd struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuznetsov controls his hands. #T1#
Todd prevents a body shot from Kuznetsov.
Todd pushes Kuznetsov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Kuznetsov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Todd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kuznetsov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Todd gets tackled into the cage by Kuznetsov. Kuznetsov maintains the clinch. #BC#
Todd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Todd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Todd pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kuznetsov is out of range and Todd settles back down.
Kuznetsov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kuznetsov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Todd has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Todd tries a head kick but it misses.
Kuznetsov blocks a jab.
Kuznetsov cracks a nice hook into Todd's ribs.
Kuznetsov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Todd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kuznetsov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Todd. That's going to slow Kuznetsov down. #T2#
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Todd avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Todd. That snapped Kuznetsov's head back.
Todd wants to slow Kuznetsov down by chopping away at his legs.
Todd cracks a nice hook into Kuznetsov's ribs.
Kuznetsov moves out of range as Todd strikes.
Todd scores with a nice strike.
Kuznetsov throws an overhand right that lands on Todd's shoulder, as Todd tries to avoid the shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Todd checks a leg kick.
Kuznetsov misses with a shot to the body
and Todd counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Todd swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch.
Kuznetsov moves out of range of the leg kick from Todd.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Todd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Todd jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Kuznetsov moves into the clinch successfully. #T3#
Kuznetsov misses with a knee strike.
Todd is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kuznetsov missing with knees to the body.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Todd lands a hook that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
Kuznetsov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Todd blocks it with crossed arms.
Kuznetsov looking to throw knees to the head but Todd is blocking nicely. #BC#
Todd breaks from the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kuznetsov.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Todd 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 Kuznetsov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kuznetsov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kuznetsov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL2#
Kuznetsov moves into the clinch.
Todd misses with a body punch.
Kuznetsov misses with an elbow strike. #BC#
Todd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Todd with a hook.
Kuznetsov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Todd.#T4#
Todd clobbers Kuznetsov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznetsov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Todd's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Kuznetsov has Todd up against the cage in a clinch.
Kuznetsov misses with an elbow strike.
Todd has a couple of punches blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee strike. #BC#
Todd breaks the clinch.
Kuznetsov is looking to clinch.
Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Todd.
A low kick from Todd is predictable there
and Kuznetsov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Todd throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Todd misses.
Todd cracks Kuznetsov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Todd misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Winston Todd dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that misses
and Todd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuznetsov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuznetsov scores with a body shot.
Todd misses with a wild body shot.
Todd moves into range and connects with a jab.
Todd chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kuznetsov can pounce on him.
A low kick lands for Todd.
Todd walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuznetsov throws a leg kick that misses.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd tries a low kick but Kuznetsov avoids it.
Kuznetsov blocks a jab.
Todd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Todd throws out a leg kick but Kuznetsov moves out of range and Todd only half commits.
Kuznetsov tries to counter by closing the distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kuznetsov. #T1#
Kuznetsov moves out of range of the body kick.
Todd looks to throw the jab but Kuznetsov is out of range.
Kuznetsov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Todd moves away from the strike by Kuznetsov.
A quick step to the side and Todd tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Todd takes one to the side of the head.
Todd throws a hook but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Todd chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kuznetsov can pounce on him.
Kuznetsov misses with a low kick.
Todd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Kuznetsov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Todd cracks Kuznetsov with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL2#
Kuznetsov closes the distance and pushes Todd back into the cage.#BC#
Todd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Todd misses the target.
Todd swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Kuznetsov does no damage. #T2#
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Todd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Todd fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kuznetsov just manages to avoid it.
Todd tries to work over Kuznetsov's front leg with a kick but Kuznetsov checks it.
Todd misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kuznetsov counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Todd misses with a body kick.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Kuznetsov.
Todd looks to land a right hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range.
Kuznetsov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Todd is able to avoid easily.
Todd lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Todd throws a nice head kick!
A combination from Todd does no damage.
Todd slips a jab and a cross from Kuznetsov.
Todd is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2#
Kuznetsov has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuznetsov.
Alexander Kuznetsov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Kuznetsov. #BC#
Todd breaks the clinch. #T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Todd.
Kuznetsov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut.
Todd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a wild body shot.
Todd throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kuznetsov avoids it.
Kuznetsov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but Todd moves out of range.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that Todd semi-blocks.
Todd swings widly with a right hand
and Kuznetsov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Todd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kuznetsov blocks a head kick by Todd. #CL2#
Kuznetsov gets a clinch. #BC#
Todd breaks the clinch.
Todd tries to bum rush Kuznetsov with a series of wild strikes but Kuznetsov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Despite the aggression on Kuznetsov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Winston Todd is winning the standup battle so far.
Kuznetsov throws a push kick but Todd slaps the foot to one side.
Todd is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Todd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
Todd sets himself, and Kuznetsov steps forward looking for the clinch! Todd avoids it this time.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up but Todd circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Kuznetsov moves into the clinch successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznetsov is trying to stall.
Kuznetsov stalls.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but Todd blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Todd scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Todd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Todd scores with a hook to the body. Kuznetsov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kuznetsov staying out of range there.
A low kick from Kuznetsov misses
and Todd counters with a good, hard body kick but Kuznetsov shrugs it off.
A jab from Todd misses.
Kuznetsov looks to land a right hand but Todd moved out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Todd misses its target.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but Todd moves out of range.
Todd doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alexander Kuznetsov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Todd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Todd throws a poor cross that misses
and Kuznetsov counters with a nice kick to the body. #CL2#
Kuznetsov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kuznetsov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Todd is looking to break free of the clinch but Kuznetsov has double underhooks.
Kuznetsov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Todd works on Kuznetsov's body with a couple of short punches.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Todd. #BC#
Todd manages to break the clinch.
Kuznetsov takes one on the button.
Todd scores with a spinning back kick!
Todd throws a leg kick that misses.
Todd throws a front kick aimed at Kuznetsov's knee but Kuznetsov avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Todd misses with an attempted mid kick.
Todd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Todd with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up.#T1#
Kuznetsov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Kuznetsov misses.
Todd scores with a push kick.
Todd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Todd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut. Todd saw that one coming.
Kuznetsov takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Kuznetsov takes the fight into the clinch.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but Todd blocks it. #BC#
Todd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Todd looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kuznetsov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Todd connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
Todd tries to keep at a distance but Kuznetsov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Todd misses with the head strike. #T2##BC#
Todd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Todd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kuznetsov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Todd counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Kuznetsov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kuznetsov misses with some punches.
Todd working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Todd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Todd throws a lazy right hand but Kuznetsov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuznetsov stalks Todd and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Todd's face. Todd staggers backwards, shaken.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Todd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Todd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kuznetsov slips a jab from Todd.
Todd bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Todd stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov 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.#T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Kuznetsov blocks the leg kick.
Todd connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Todd takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Todd lands a lovely overhand right.
A nice leg kick from Todd, right into the meat of the thigh.
Todd lands a jab to the head.
Kuznetsov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Todd throws a body shot but no joy.
Todd slips a jab from Kuznetsov.
A low kick from Todd is predictable there
and Kuznetsov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Todd swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Kuznetsov moves into range and clinches up with Todd.
Kuznetsov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Winston Todd has been cut.
Todd lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Todd scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Todd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Todd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuznetsov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Todd.
Todd has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kuznetsov.
Todd stuns Kuznetsov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kuznetsov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Todd.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Todd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kuznetsov!
Todd thows a leg kick but Kuznetsov checks it
and Kuznetsov counters with a stiff right hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Todd.
Kuznetsov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Todd getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kuznetsov misses with a left hand
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Todd lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kuznetsov's sensitive parts.
Kuznetsov moves out of range of the body kick from Todd.
Todd will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Winston Todd!
Winston Todd decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: SYN 1001 Randleman vs Dodgers
Date: Jul 10, 2023

#R1#
Moore darts in trying to clinch
and Todd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Angelo Moore has been cut.#CL2#
Moore gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Moore blocks a body shot from Todd.
Todd works on Moore's body with a couple of short punches.
Moore blocks an uppercut.
Todd throws a punch but it's blocked by Moore.
Todd gets underhooks to prevent Moore's takedown attempt.
Moore tries for a takedown but Todd manages to get underhooks. #BC#
Todd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Todd has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GWad's Playpen in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Moore drives through and clinches with Todd against the cage.
Todd tries to throw a body punch but Moore avoids it by throwing Todd back against the cage. #BC#
Todd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moore wants to clinch up but Todd keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Moore fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Todd.
Moore fails in his attempt to clinch.
Todd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Moore closes the distance and pushes Todd back into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Todd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Todd.
Moore blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Todd lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Todd swings wildly with an uppercut but Moore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Todd scores with a shot to the side of Moore's head. #BC#
Todd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Moore gets a clinch. #BC#
Todd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Moore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Todd.
Moore with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Todd to score with a decent uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd cheers as Todd lands an impressive looking overhand right. Moore doesn't seem phased though.
Todd swats away the attempt to clinch by Moore.
Todd half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Moore clinches up with Todd and pushes him back against the cage.
Todd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Todd.
The referee calls for Todd to work.
Stalling in the clinch from Todd.
Todd gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#BC#
Todd breaks the clinch.
Moore moves in looking to clinch but Todd pushes him off.
Moore is looking to clinch.
Todd appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Todd lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Todd lands with a nice body punch.
Moore is looking to clinch but Todd is avoiding it.
Nice cross by Todd.
Moore looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
Moore has taken the fight to the clinch.
Todd lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Moore backwards.
Todd is leaning against Moore and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Moore blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Todd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moore tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Todd counter with a right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Angelo Moore's cut even more.
Todd misses with a wild body shot.
Angelo Moore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Moore clinches up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Todd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Moore closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
Moore tries for a takedown. No joy.
Winston Todd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angelo Moore.#BC#
Todd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moore tries to close the distance and clinch up but Todd swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Todd tries to keep at a distance but Moore has taken the fight into the clinch.
Todd misses with some punches.
Todd makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Todd fails to land.
Moore blocking some punches.
Todd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moore prevents a body shot from Todd.
Todd prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short left from Todd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Winston Todd dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Angelo Moore's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Todd swats away the attempt to clinch by Moore.
Todd connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
Moore closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Todd.
Todd misses with the head strike.
Moore tries for a takedown. No joy.
Todd tries a body shot but Moore blocks it.
Todd lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Todd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Moore has managed to clinch.
Moore has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Todd avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Moore is working for takedown but Todd is calmly controlling the position for now.
Winston Todd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angelo Moore.#BC#
Todd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1##CL2#
Moore moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Todd. #BC#
Todd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slow jab from Todd misses its intended target. #CL2#
Moore forces Todd back against the cage and clinches.
Todd tries to work over Moore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Todd can't find room to land a body shot as Moore controls the action.
A short uppercut from Todd.
Todd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moore is trying to drag Todd to the mat but Todd just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Todd gets underhooks to prevent Moore's takedown attempt. #T2#
Todd struggles to land a body shot inside as Moore controls his hands.
Todd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moore's elbow. #BC#
Todd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Moore gets a clinch.
Todd tries a body shot but Moore blocks it.
Todd content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC#
Todd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A cross from Todd lands.
Moore tries to close the distance and clinch but Todd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Todd is looking to counter punch.
Moore has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Moore there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Moore moves into the clinch.#BC#
Todd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moore tries to clinch up but Todd circles away and keeps his distance.
Todd is looking to counter punch.
Todd lands a leg kick that knocks Moore off balance momentarily.
Moore tries to clinch up
and Moore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Moore tries to close the distance and clinch up but Todd swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#CL2#
Moore instigates a clinch. #BC#
Todd manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Moore rushes Todd and presses him up against the cage.
Todd is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Moore looking for a takedown.
Moore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moore looking for a takedown.
Todd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Winston Todd has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Moore is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T4#
Todd lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Moore or not.
Todd struggles to land a body shot inside as Moore controls his hands.
Todd scores with a shot to the side of Moore's head. #BC#
Todd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Todd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moore can do to turn this around?
Moore looks to clinch
and Todd counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Moore thinking.
Moore fails with an attempt to clinch.
An inside leg kick from Todd misses.
It seemed like Moore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Moore tries to close the distance and clinch but Todd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Todd scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#The cut above Angelo Moore's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Todd connects with a leg kick.
Moore tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Todd counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Winston Todd dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Angelo Moore's cut.
That's time! Todd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Moore fails with an attempt to clinch.
Moore tries to close the distance and clinch but Todd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Todd half committed to a counter leg kick.
Moore moves to clinch but Todd breaks away
enabling Todd to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Todd tries to keep at a distance but Moore has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Todd fails to land.
Todd struggles to land a body shot inside as Moore controls his hands. #BC#
Todd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moore tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Moore moves into the clinch.#BC#
Todd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Moore gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Todd stalling.
Moore blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Moore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moore drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Todd gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC#
Todd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Todd digs a good body shot into Moore's ribs.#CL2#
Moore gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Todd swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Todd manages to break the clinch.
Moore tries to clinch there but Todd circles away.
Todd looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Todd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Todd throws a quick counter kick to the body but Moore avoids it.
Moore tries to clinch up but Todd circles away and keeps his distance.
Angelo Moore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Moore is looking to clinch.
A big right from Todd misses.
Moore closes the distance but Todd moves to the side
and Todd counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moore looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A slapping leg kick lands for Todd.
Todd comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Moore moves in looking to clinch but Todd pushes him off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Moore closes the distance and pushes Todd back into the cage.
Moore's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Todd lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Todd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Todd scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT#Angelo Moore's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#T3#
Todd struggles to land a body shot inside as Moore controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Todd.
The referee is keeping an eye on Todd - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Todd lands with a right to the head.
Todd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Winston Todd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Moore is working for takedown but Todd is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Todd manages to break the clinch.
Moore wants to clinch but Todd slips to the side
and Todd counters with a nice uppercut.
Todd throws a nice outside leg kick.
Todd lands a jab.#T4#
Todd circles away from the clinch attempt
and Todd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Moore rushes Todd and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Todd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Todd keeps the fight on the outside.
Todd is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Moore is looking to clinch but Todd is avoiding it.
Todd thuds his shin into the meat of Moore's side.
Moore tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Todd fires out a quick counter leg kick but Moore just manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moore looks to clinch
and Todd counters with a head kick.
Moore tries to clinch but Todd moves away
and Todd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Moore has closed the distance and engaged Todd in a clinch.
Todd managing to block the knees to the body from Moore.
Moore missing with knees to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Winston Todd!
Winston Todd tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: SYN 996 Trollslayer vs Dinklag
Date: Jun 23, 2023

#R1#
Tavares throws a hook but Todd avoids it easily.
Tavares throws out a powerful jab.
A shot to the body from Todd misses
and Tavares counters with a stiff right hand.
Todd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tavares.
A nice leg kick from Tavares, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab by Todd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares throws a hook but Todd blocks it.
Todd misses with a left hand
and Tavares counters with a straight right hand.
Todd throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Todd throws a sloppy body shot
and Tavares counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Todd takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nice defenses there by Todd.
Tavares scores with a nice strike.
Todd misses with a shot to the body
and Tavares counters with a nice uppercut.
Todd throws a looping overhand right but Tavares ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tavares! But no joy.
Todd throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tavares counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Todd throws a looping overhand right but Tavares ducks down to avoid it.
Tavares ducks under a wild hook from Todd.#T2#
Todd misses the shot to the body.
Tavares only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Todd rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tavares counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Todd misses with a looping left.
Tavares is looking for the big counter here.
Todd moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tavares slips a jab from Todd.
Good leg kick by Tavares.
A low kick from Todd misses
enabling Tavares to counter with a crisp jab.
Todd looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T3#
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Tavares.
Tavares fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Todd checks it well.
Tavares waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Todd.
Todd getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#It looks like Manny Tavares has been cut.
Tavares is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Todd had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Todd keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Todd moves out of range as Tavares throws a body kick.
Todd sizes up Tavares with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tavares misses with an uppercut
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch combination from Todd misses.
A nice side step and Tavares releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4#
Tavares defending well as Todd loads up on a big left hand.
Tavares slips under a jab.
A jab from Tavares misses.
It looked like Todd was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A big right from Tavares misses.
Todd seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd cheers as Tavares lands an impressive looking overhand right. Todd doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tavares attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Todd jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tavares throws a leg kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Manny Tavares will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Manny Tavares's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Todd throws a hook but Tavares blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Todd.
Todd throws a hook but Tavares avoids it easily.
Todd throws a lazy uppercut
and Tavares counters with a nice uppercut.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Todd throws a poor cross that misses
and Tavares counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tavares thuds his shin into the meat of Todd's side.
Todd misses with a kick to the body. #T1#
Todd misses with a leg kick
and Tavares cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tavares with a nice cross.
Todd 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.
Tavares has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Todd throws a leg kick that misses.
Todd throws a leg kick that misses.
Tavares misses with a kick to the body.
Todd jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Todd lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Todd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tavares.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Todd misses the target.
Tavares fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Todd has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Todd lands a body shot.
Todd throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tavares avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tavares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Todd.
Todd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Tavares. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Tavares misses with a series of wild punches.
Tavares with the inside leg kick.
Todd lands a nice looking body shot.
Todd misses the shot to the body.
Tavares flicks out a counter leg kick but Todd steps away.
Todd scores with a kick to the midsection.
Todd misses with a hook
and Tavares counters with a one-two to the body.
Manny Tavares seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Nice jab there from Todd.
Tavares moves away from the strike by Todd.
Tavares lands with an uppercut that bounces Todd off the cage and back into range.
Tavares misses with a hook.
Todd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tavares throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Todd counters with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tavares throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Todd.
Todd connects with a body shot that sends Tavares's belly button to the back.
Todd misses with a straight left.
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 Winston Todd will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Manny Tavares's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Todd tests Tavares's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tavares blocks the body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Todd.
Todd swings for the body but Tavares moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tavares! But no joy.
Tavares misses with a two punch combination.
Tavares takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tavares dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Todd. That did some damage!#T1#
Tavares throws a jab but it's blocked by Todd.
Todd misses with a body shot
and Tavares counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tavares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Todd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tavares has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tavares throws a poor cross that misses
letting Todd counter with a right hand.
Todd throws a leg kick but Tavares checks it.
Tavares fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Todd has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good shot there by Todd.#T2##KD#
Todd lands a left and a right that send Tavares crashing to the mat, dazed. Todd thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Tavares is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Todd throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tavares is still on wobbly legs! Can Todd finish him?
Todd connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tavares momentarily.
Tavares takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tavares seems to have recovered his senses.
Tavares punishes Todd's body with a nice straight punch.
Todd tries to land a body kick
and Todd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tavares checks a low kick from Todd.
Todd attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Todd lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tavares's sensitive parts.
Tavares just misses with a punch to the body.
Todd looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A jab from Tavares misses.
Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tavares was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd.
Todd jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Todd throws a half hearted mid kick.
Todd misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
Tavares comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tavares throws an off balance right hand
and Todd makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tavares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tavares throws a low kick but Todd avoids it.
Tavares has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Todd finds it's way round the side to connect with Tavares's head.
Tavares moves out of range of the leg kick from Todd.

And that's the end of the fight!
Winston Todd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Todd 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: SYN 989 Choke vs Randleman
Date: Jun 01, 2023

#R1#
Soares tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Todd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Todd has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GWad's Playpen in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Soares gets the takedown into side control.
Todd managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Soares.
Todd gets back to half guard.
Soares not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Todd knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Soares on the ground.
Todd keeping control of the position.
Todd is staying active underneath Soares, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soares not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Soares missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Todd is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Soares not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Todd trying to hold on to Soares's head to control him but Soares postures up.
Soares winds up and cracks Todd with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Soares takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Soares not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nice strikes from Soares there.
Soares missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Soares not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Todd is refusing to be controlled, as Soares sits in half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Todd throws a body punch but Soares moves out of range. #TD2#
Todd gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Soares to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T2#
Todd has control of Soares's left arm, preventing Soares from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soares throwing strikes but missing.
Soares distracts Todd with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Soares in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Todd utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Soares loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Soares with a flurry of punches that miss.
Soares has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Soares throwing strikes from guard but Todd blocks nicely.
Soares with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Soares throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Todd keeping moving, preventing Soares from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Soares accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Soares prevents Todd from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Soares closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Todd did well to prevent Soares getting side control.
Soares is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Soares thows a huge punch but Todd dodges it nicely.
Soares sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Todd defending well though.
Soares thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Soares missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Soares is keen to just control but Todd is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soares controlling the action here.
Todd has hold of Soares's hands but Soares slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
Soares not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nice strikes from Soares there.
Todd keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Todd won't allow Soares to pass to mount.
Nice strikes from Soares there.
Soares throwing shots but Todd is blocking nicely.
Todd is not content to let Soares control the position.
Soares 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.
Soares frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Soares with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soares lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Soares lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gilbervan Soares dominated that round.
That's time! Todd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Todd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Soares.
Soares shoots in looking for a takedown but Todd manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Soares's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gilbervan Soares is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Soares wants to clinch
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Soares gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Todd breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Soares fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Todd, pushing him back against the cage.
Todd working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Todd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Soares takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gilbervan Soares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soares 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.#CL2#
Soares rushes Todd and presses him up against the cage.
Soares tries to throw a body punch but Todd avoids it by throwing Soares back against the cage.
Todd working hard to break the clinch.
Soares tries for a takedown but Todd manages to get underhooks.
Nice body punch from Soares. #T1##BC#
Todd breaks the clinch.
Soares tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Soares is looking to clinch.
Soares tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Todd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Todd is looking to counter punch.
Todd scores with a jab.
Winston Todd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Soares tries to close the distance and clinch but Todd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Soares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Todd.#CL2#
Soares gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Todd blocking some punches. #BC#
Todd manages to break the clinch.
Soares gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Todd counters with a good low kick that Soares was not able to check.
Winston Todd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilbervan Soares.
Soares shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Todd but Todd pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Todd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2##CL2#
Soares closes the distance and pushes Todd back into the cage.
Soares tries a body shot but Todd blocks it. #BC#
Todd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Soares fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Todd looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Soares is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Soares tries to clinch
letting Todd counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soares is trying hard to land a takedown here. Todd sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Soares misses with a takedown attempt - Todd sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Todd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Soares has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
A shot to the body from Soares misses
and Todd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Soares lands with a good body shot.
Todd missing with a left hand there. Soares was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Soares scores with a punch to the head.
Soares closes this distance looking for a takedown but Todd circles away.
Todd appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Soares misses with a straight right.
Soares misses with a body punch
and Soares takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Soares gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Todd breaks the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Soares as he connects with a hook.
Soares with a lazy takedown attempt #KD#
and Todd counters with a nice right hand that sends Soares toppling to the canvas! Soares scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Todd finish him?!#ROC#Soares is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soares tries to clinch but Todd moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Todd misses the target.#T4#
Soares tries to clinch up
and Todd scores with a counter punch that sends Soares to the canvas! Todd smells blood - he's punishing Soares with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Soares has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Winston Todd!
Winston Todd bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SYN 982 Sitsongrit vs. Johnny
Date: May 05, 2023

#R1#
Escobar throws a jab when Todd was well out of range.
Todd misses with a head kick.
Escobar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Todd defends it well.
Todd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escobar.
Todd is looking to counter punch.
Escobar darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Escobar throws a shot to the body.
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No luck for Escobar with that takedown attempt.
Todd throwing a counter right hand but Escobar manages to avoid it.
Todd checks the leg kick nicely there.
Todd scores with a body shot.
Todd moves away from the strike by Escobar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Escobar looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Todd!
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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Escobar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Todd is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Escobar tries to advance to mount but Todd denies him. #T1#
Todd tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Escobar tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Todd tries to bench press Escobar off him but Escobar keeps the position.
Todd being controlled for a moment.
Escobar tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage 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.
Escobar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Todd keeps working.
Escobar tries to move to mount but Todd blocks the move with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Escobar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Todd is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Escobar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3##SUB2#
Escobar goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Todd has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Escobar but great work by Todd.
Todd remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Escobar tries to improve position but can't.
Escobar sneaks back into half guard.
Todd prevents Escobar from improving his position.#T4#
Escobar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Escobar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Todd defends well.
Escobar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Escobar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Todd is aware though and is defending well.
Todd stays in close to Escobar's body and controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juanito Escobar dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Escobar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Escobar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Escobar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
A lazy body kick from Escobar
and Todd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Escobar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar.
Escobar lands with a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Escobar misses the target.
Todd tried to counter with a leg kick but Escobar avoided it.
Todd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escobar throws out the jab.
Todd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Escobar tests Todd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Escobar throws a sloppy head kick
and Todd counters with a low kick, right behind Escobar 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar misses the jab.
Todd throws a right and a left that both miss.
Escobar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Todd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Escobar feints the counter takedown.
Escobar misses with a body kick.#T1#
Nice shot by Escobar.
Todd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Escobar looks to land a left hand but Todd moved out of range nicely.
Escobar cracks Todd with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Todd moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Winston Todd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Escobar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Escobar jabs Todd to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Todd takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD2#
Todd tries to sprawl but Escobar drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Todd is controlling Escobar's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Todd trying to control from the bottom. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobar is pressing down on Todd's thigh, looking to free his foot. Todd is holding on for now.
Escobar is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Todd keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Escobar goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Todd is on top in guard.
Todd trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB2#
Escobar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Todd gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Escobar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Todd is one step ahead there.
Escobar is trying to keep Todd in close. #SUB2#
Escobar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Todd can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Escobar wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Escobar has his foot on Todd's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Todd works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Escobar has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Todd doesn't defend quickly enough and Escobar has managed to lock this one up! Can Todd escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Escobar on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Juanito Escobar!
A victorious Juanito Escobar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SYN 973 Exotic vs. Todd III
Date: Apr 05, 2023

#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Exotic.
Exotic misses with a shot to the body
and Todd counters with a nice low kick that buckles Exotic's knee momentarily.
Todd connects with an inside leg kick.
Exotic pushes Todd away with a front kick.
Todd looks to score with a jab to the body but Exotic is just out of range.
Exotic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Exotic.
Exotic lands a right hook to the body.
Todd scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd connects with a solid leg kick.
Exotic with a nice cross.
Exotic has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers Gymnasium in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Exotic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Exotic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Todd.
Todd throws a wild body kick that Exotic sees coming a mile off.
Exotic throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Todd counter with a right hand.
Exotic looks to land a body kick but Todd moved away.
Todd throws a head kick but Exotic moves out of range.
Exotic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Exotic lands a nice looking body kick.
Exotic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Todd on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
Exotic throws a looping overhand right but Todd ducks down to avoid it.
We've been informed that Todd has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Joe Exotic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Exotic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Todd. Todd circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Todd just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Exotic lands a jab to the head.
Todd misses with a body kick.
Exotic tried to counter with a leg kick but Todd avoided it.
Todd throws an overhand right that lands on Exotic's shoulder, as Exotic tries to avoid the shot.
Todd throws a jab but it's blocked by Exotic.
Exotic with the inside leg kick.
Exotic connects with a single shot there.#T3#
Exotic misses with a leg kick.
Exotic is looking to slow Todd down with leg kicks.
Exotic lands a jab to the head.
Exotic misses with a lunging right hand
and Todd counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Exotic thinking.
Todd takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Todd staying out of range there.
Todd steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Todd throws a big shot that misses.
Exotic is looking to slow Todd down with leg kicks.
A decent looking cross lands there for Exotic.#T4#
Exotic throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Exotic misses with a hook
and Todd counters with a nice leg kick.
Todd's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Exotic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Todd scrambles back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Todd missing with a left hand there. Exotic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Todd throws a quick inside leg kick.
Exotic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Todd.
Todd misses with an uppercut
and Exotic finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Exotic dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Todd throws a jab but it's blocked by Exotic.
Todd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Todd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Exotic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Todd.
Joe Exotic is winning the standup battle so far.
Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Exotic was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Todd misses its intended target.
Exotic misses with a head kick.
Todd throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Exotic throws a looping overhand right but Todd ducks down to avoid it.
Exotic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Todd blocks a low kick nicely.
Todd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Exotic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Todd lands with a good body shot.
Exotic throws a head kick that misses.
Exotic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Todd can pounce on him.
Exotic throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Todd shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Exotic tried to counter with a leg kick but Todd avoided it.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Todd misses with a lunging right hand
and Exotic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Exotic is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Exotic slips under a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Exotic scores with a shot to the body.
Exotic misses with a body shot
and Todd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Exotic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Todd! But no joy.
Todd throws a low kick but Exotic moves out of range easily.
Todd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Exotic.#T3#
Todd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Exotic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Todd.
A big left from Exotic misses.
Exotic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Todd slips under a jab from Exotic.
Todd shapes to counter with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Exotic.
Exotic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T4#
Exotic blocks a low kick nicely.
Exotic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Todd throws the kick towards the body but Exotic avoids it.
Todd throws a body punch but Exotic moves out of range.
Todd throws the left hand but Exotic avoids the punch easily.
Exotic misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Todd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Todd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Exotic manages to avoid it.
Exotic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Exotic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Todd at a distance.
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 Joe Exotic will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
A jab from Todd finds it's way through Exotic's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Joe Exotic has been cut.
Todd gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Good leg kick by Exotic.
Todd throws a shot from downtown. Exotic moves away and avoids it.
Exotic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic avoids the head kick by Todd.
Exotic just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick from Exotic is predictable there
and Todd counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
The fighters circling - Todd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Todd looks to land a left hand but Exotic moved out of range nicely.
Exotic tries a head kick but it misses.
Todd misses with an uppercut. Exotic saw that one coming.
Exotic lands a body shot.
Exotic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Exotic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Todd counters with a body kick.
Exotic throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Todd avoids a kick to the body.
Todd takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Todd thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Exotic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Exotic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Todd throws a body punch but Exotic moves out of range.
Todd throws a nice outside leg kick.
Exotic scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Todd throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Exotic misses the target.#T3#
Exotic cracks a nice hook into Todd's ribs.
Todd attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Exotic throws a jab when Todd was well out of range.
Todd misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Exotic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Todd 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.
Todd fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Exotic swings away with a body shot that misses
and Todd counters with a left to the body.
Exotic throws out a loose jab but Todd uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Exotic lunges at Todd with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Todd's hand.
Exotic punishes Todd's body with a nice straight punch.
Todd blocks a head kick by Exotic.
Exotic misses with a body shot.
Todd throws a low kick but Exotic avoids it.
Exotic punishes Todd's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Exotic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Todd looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Todd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Joe Exotic did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Joe Exotic's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Exotic 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.
Nice uppercut lands for Exotic. That snapped Todd's head back.
Exotic misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick lands for Todd.
Exotic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jab from Exotic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic lands the left hand.
Nice shot by Todd.#T1#
Todd lands with a thumping leg kick.
Exotic misses with a right hand
and Todd counters with a nice uppercut.
Exotic moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Exotic.
Todd throws out a leg kick but Exotic moves out of range and Todd only half commits.
Todd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Exotic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Todd counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Todd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Exotic.
Exotic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Todd.
Todd lands a jab.
Exotic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Todd! But no joy.
Exotic throws out a loose jab but Todd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Exotic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Todd!
An inside leg kick from Todd misses.
Exotic tried to counter with a leg kick but Todd avoided it.#T3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Exotic.
A jab from Exotic misses.
Todd scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A cross from Exotic lands.
Exotic scores with a kick to the body.
Exotic loads up on a big right hand but Todd slips the punch.
Todd throws a sloppy head kick and Exotic moves out of range easily.
Exotic tried to counter with a leg kick but Todd avoided it.
Todd throws a poor cross that misses
and Exotic counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T4#
Exotic looks to throw a body kick
and Todd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Exotic misses with a looping right.
Exotic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Exotic takes one on the button.
Exotic's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
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!
Exotic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Todd.
Exotic keeps Todd at a distance using the push kick.
Todd throws a hook to the side of Exotic's head but Exotic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Winston Todd will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Joe Exotic's cut.
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#
An inside leg kick from Exotic misses.
Todd counters with a body kick.
Exotic scores with a hook to the body. Todd takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Exotic falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Todd cracks Exotic with an open hand slap.
Exotic misses with a body shot
and Todd counters with a nice low kick that buckles Exotic's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd moves away from the strike by Exotic.
Todd feints a counter leg kick.
Todd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Exotic appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
Todd needs to keep his hands up - Exotic had a free shot at his head there.
Todd doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Exotic misses with a hook.
Exotic throws a head kick that misses.
Exotic throws a lazy body kick
and Todd counters with a body kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Exotic misses with a left hand
and Todd counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Exotic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Todd.
A shot to the body from Exotic misses
and Todd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Winston Todd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Exotic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Todd.
Exotic throws a head kick that misses.
Todd has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab from Exotic does it's job there.
Todd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Exotic. That did some damage!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Exotic misses with a hook.
Todd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Exotic.
Todd swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#T3#
Exotic misses with a hook.
Exotic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Todd looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Exotic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Todd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Todd just misses with a punch to the body.
Exotic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Exotic lands a leg kick that knocks Todd off balance momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Exotic. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Todd blocks the body kick.
Joe Exotic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Exotic lands with an uppercut that bounces Todd off the cage and back into range.
Todd cracks Exotic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Exotic lands with an overhand left.
Exotic scores with a jab to the body.
Exotic lands a lovely overhand right.
Todd takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Todd swings widly with a right hand
and Exotic counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Exotic throws a lazy uppercut
and Todd makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joe Exotic.
Well Exotic has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 49:47
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:45
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Exotic!
Joe Exotic is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Joe Exotic made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SYN 968 Hlervu vs. Sitsongrit
Date: Mar 17, 2023

#R1#
Garcia misses with a hook
and Todd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Mickey Garcia has been cut.
Garcia lands a really nice looking cross but Todd seems unphased.
Todd swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Garcia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Garcia.
Todd thinks about countering with a head kick.
Nice cross by Garcia.
Garcia moves away from the strike by Todd.
Todd misses with a wild body shot.
Todd with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Garcia to score with a decent uppercut.
Garcia tries to bum rush Todd with a series of wild strikes but Todd uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Garcia closes the distance and clinches.
Garcia presses Todd against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short uppercut from Todd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Garcia.
Garcia told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Garcia working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Todd fails to land.
Todd lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Garcia tries a body shot but Todd blocks it.
Todd has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Garcia prevents Todd from breaking the clinch.
Garcia tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Todd smiles and moves away.
Todd has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GWad's Playpen in the buildup to the fight.
Garcia misses with a right hand
and Todd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Garcia doesn't manage to clinch there - Todd circles away.
Garcia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Garcia misses with a body shot.
Todd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garcia.
Todd throws a looping overhand right but Garcia ducks down to avoid it.
Garcia thuds a left hand into Todd's body.
Todd throws a wild body kick that Garcia sees coming a mile off.
Garcia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Todd makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Garcia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.#T2#
Todd scores with a hook to the body. Garcia takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Garcia closes the distance but Todd moves to the side
enabling Todd to counter with a crisp jab.
Garcia throws a right hand that misses
and Garcia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Todd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Garcia. That did some damage!
Garcia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Todd.
Garcia takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
Todd throwing a counter right hand but Garcia manages to avoid it.
Garcia misses with a right hand #KD#
and Todd counters with a nice right hand that sends Garcia toppling to the canvas! Garcia scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Todd finish him?!#ROC#Garcia is rocked!
Garcia walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Todd! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Winston Todd!
Winston Todd 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.
In defeat, Mickey Garcia stepped up to the mic, saying 'Can't believe the commission let me fight with Hep C...'.

Event: SYN 964 Sitsongrit vs. Bardia
Date: Mar 03, 2023

#R1#
Todd throws a hook to the side of Bird's head but Bird sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bird feints the counter takedown.
Bird blocks a head kick by Todd.
Bird tries to clinch but Todd moves out of range.
Jake Bird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Todd slips a jab from Bird.
Todd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Todd misses with a leg kick.
Bird takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
Todd lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Bird lands.
Bird lands with a right hand.
Todd takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Todd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bird.
Bird moves out of range as Todd strikes.
Bird with the counter takedown but Todd avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bird. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Todd throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Bird counters with a nice double leg into side control. Todd won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Bird tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bird has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Todd is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Bird is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Todd knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Bird goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Todd has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bird but great work by Todd.#T2#
Bird tries to bench press Todd off him but Todd keeps the position.
Bird is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bird keeps trying to improve his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bird regains half guard.#SUB2#
Bird looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bird is looking to control Todd's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bird avoid being mounted?#T3#
Bird tries to roll over but Todd keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Bird actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bird actively working from the bottom here.
Bird is trying to get back to full guard.
Bird regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bird trying to control the position.
Todd not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Bird has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Todd can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Bird looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Todd passes into side control.
Bird tries to bench press Todd off him but Todd keeps the position.
Todd controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bird tries to control but Todd manages to take his back.
Todd will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bird trying to control the position but Todd manages to sink in the hooks.
Todd has the hooks in. Bird is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
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 Winston Todd will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Bird misses with a hook
and Todd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Todd smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Todd drops his hands momentarily and Bird takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bird misses the body punch
and Todd counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bird's knee momentarily.
Todd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bird tries to clinch but Todd is having none of it.
Todd appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Todd.
Bird is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bird misses with a straight left.
Todd looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bird throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Winston Todd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Todd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bird misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Todd.
As Bird backs away, Todd returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bird lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bird tries to clinch
and Todd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bird tries for a takedown but Todd sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Todd blocks a jab.
Todd defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bird.
Todd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bird.
Winston Todd is winning the standup battle so far.
Bird feints a jab promting Todd to slip. Bird then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Todd slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T2#
Todd loads up on a big right hand but Bird slips the punch.
Bird fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Winston Todd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Bird.
Todd misses with a low kick.
Bird changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Todd takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bird looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
Todd is looking to chop away at Bird's legs.
Todd throws the kick towards the body but Bird avoids it.
Todd defending well as Bird loads up on a big left hand.
Bird lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Todd at a distance. #T3#
Bird throws a body shot but no joy.
Todd takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Todd connects with a single shot there.
A punch lands to the side of Bird 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bird is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Todd rather than just go for the knockout.
Todd avoids the body shot from Bird.
Todd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Todd scores with a body shot.
Bird misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Bird connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bird avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice shot lands for Todd.
Bird throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Todd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Todd missing with a left hand there. Bird was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bird avoids the body shot from Todd.
Bird clobbers Todd with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Todd throws a push kick but Bird slaps the foot to one side.
Bird lands a jab to Todd's midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Winston Todd dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Todd takes one to the side of the head. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Todd breaks from the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Todd. #TD2#
Bird shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Todd has one foot on Bird's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Todd blocks a jab.
Todd throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Bird tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Bird.
Bird swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Bird misses #KD#
and Todd counters with a nice right hand that sends Bird toppling to the canvas! Bird scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Todd finish him?!
Bird lands with a nice body punch.
Bird loads up on a big right hand but Todd slips the punch.
Todd wants to land a leg kick but Bird is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Todd. #TD2#
Bird shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Bird is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Todd is just riding it out for now. Bird eventually gives up the hold. #T2##SUB2#
Bird seems to be working for a kimura but Todd defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Bird is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Todd sees it coming and defends easily.
Todd gets back to full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Bird drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Todd dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Bird had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Todd defends it easily.
Todd is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bird controls Todd momentarily but Todd frees himself.
Bird wants to control the position but Todd says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB2#
Bird with the active half guard here but Todd passes nicely into side control.#T4#
Bird is trying to get back to half guard.
Todd is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Bird struggling a bit here.
Bird is trying to improve his position.
Bird is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Todd off and has taken his back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Winston Todd clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Todd moves away from the strike by Bird.
Bird blocks a head kick by Todd.
Todd is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Todd. Bird does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bird drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Todd defends it well.
Bird misses with a body shot.
Bird cracks Todd with an open hand slap.
Todd swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd throws a big shot that misses.
Bird throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Todd bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
A good leg kick by Todd.
Bird displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Todd throws out the jab.
Bird 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.
Bird changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Bird throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Todd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bird misses with a left hand
and Todd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Todd scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bird doesn't seem bothered though.
Bird misses with an uppercut
and Todd counters with a left to the body. #T2#
Todd with a hook.
Bird digs a good body shot into Todd's ribs.
Bird connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bird avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bird is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Todd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bird can do to turn this around?
Todd throws a leg kick which misses Bird's front leg but catches the back leg as Bird tries to avoid it.
Bird throws a hook but Todd blocks it.
And Todd counters with a quick kick to the body but Bird blocks it.
Todd fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bird misses with a lunging right hand
and Todd counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bird moves away.
Todd throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bird throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Todd misses the target.
Bird avoids the body shot from Todd.
Bird misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Todd counters with a low kick, right behind Bird 's knee.
Todd throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bird is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Todd lands a nice shot to the body.
Todd scores with a hook.#T4#
Bird looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
Donk. Todd catches Bird right on the button with a cross.
Bird wants to clinch but Todd slips to the side
and Todd counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bird walks straight into a right hand from Todd - that's dropped him! Todd jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Bird from any more punishment! Bird 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 4:31 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Winston Todd!
Winston Todd decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: SYN 959 Maluga vs. Olsen
Date: Feb 15, 2023

#R1#
Moore connects with a nice looking jab.
Angelo Moore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moore throws a hook but Todd blocks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Todd misses its target.
Moore connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Todd is looking to slow Moore down with leg kicks.
Moore looks to land a left hand but Todd moved out of range nicely.
Moore looks to land a right hand but Todd moved out of range.
Todd shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Moore takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT#It looks like Angelo Moore has been cut.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Todd. Moore shrugs it off though.
Todd throws an overhand right that lands on Moore's shoulder, as Moore tries to avoid the shot.
Moore was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Todd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moore.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Todd throws a right hand that misses
and Moore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Todd looks to score with a jab to the body but Moore is just out of range.
Moore looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Moore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Todd throws out the jab.
Todd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Todd on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Moore misses with a series of wild punches.
Good shot there by Moore.
Moore throws a lazy uppercut
and Todd counters with a nice leg kick.
Moore sizes up Todd with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
Todd is looking to land body kicks.
Moore blocks the body kick.
Moore ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Todd takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Todd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Moore.
Todd gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Moore to counter with a crisp jab.
Moore throws a hook but Todd blocks it.
Todd throws a head kick but Moore moves out of range.
Moore swings widly with a right hand
and Todd counters with a three punch combo that has Moore backing up. Moore nods at Todd to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
Todd misses with a straight left.
Moore is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Todd had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Moore throws a jab when Todd was well out of range.
A slow jab from Moore misses its intended target.
Moore on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Todd. Todd obviously looking to wear him down.
Todd throws a shot from downtown. Moore moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Moore misses.
It appears Todd was looking to counter with a kick there.
Moore moves out of range of the strikes.
Moore throws a leg kick but Todd sees it coming and moves out of range.
Todd throws a body shot but no joy.
Moore listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4#
Todd moves into range and connects with a jab.
Moore has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Todd throws a leg kick
letting Moore counter with a right hand.
Moore 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.
A head kick misses from Todd.
Moore throws an off balance right hand
and Todd counters with a body kick.
Moore throws an off balance right hand
and Todd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moore takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Todd misses with a low kick.
Todd slips under a jab from Moore.
Moore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Todd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Angelo Moore will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Angelo Moore's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Todd throws out a loose jab but Moore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moore thinks about the counter body kick.
Todd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moore.
Moore throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Todd counters with a stiff right hand.
Todd defending well as Moore loads up on a big left hand.
Todd looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Moore scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Moore misses with a hook. Todd ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore rushes Todd and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Todd is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Moore piles on the pressure and Todd crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Angelo Moore!
After winning the bout, Angelo Moore thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SYN 953 Maluga vs. Leifsson 6
Date: Jan 25, 2023

#R1#
Dionisy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Todd.
Todd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dionisy slips a straight right by Todd.
Todd throws a lazy right hand but Dionisy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Todd tries to score with a low kick but Dionisy moves his leg out of the way.
Winston Todd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Todd misses with a wild body shot.
Dionisy avoids the head kick by Todd.
Todd chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd throws out a leg kick but Dionisy moves out of range and Todd only half commits.
Dionisy half committed to a counter leg kick.
Todd misses with an uppercut.
Todd 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.
Todd connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Todd slips under a jab from Dionisy.#T1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dionisy crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Todd - the referee stops the clock and Dionisy gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Todd. Dionisy manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dionisy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Todd rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dionisy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Todd tries to score with a low kick but Dionisy moves his leg out of the way.
Nice defenses there by Dionisy.
Dionisy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Todd misses with a hook. Dionisy ducked under it nicely.
Dionisy appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dionisy slips under a jab.
Jab from Dionisy.
Dionisy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dionisy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Todd tests Dionisy's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Todd jabs at Dionisy's body.
Dionisy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Todd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A quick step to the side and Dionisy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Todd lands with a straight right. Dionisy didn't see that one coming.
A cross from Todd lands.
Todd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dionisy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dionisy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T3#
Dionisy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Todd lands with a shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Todd. That's going to slow Dionisy down.
Todd throws the left hand but Dionisy avoids the punch easily.
Todd scores with a decent looking hook.
Todd scores with a shot to the body.
Todd just misses with a punch to the body.
Todd misses with a kick to the body.
Todd scores with a nice strike.
Todd connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dionisy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Todd wants to land a leg kick but Dionisy is out of range.
Dionisy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Todd misses with a leg kick
enabling Dionisy to counter with a crisp jab.
Todd is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dionisy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Todd comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dionisy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice uppercut there from Todd.
Todd throws a body punch but Dionisy moves out of range.
Todd throws a big shot that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Todd.
Todd throws a hook but Dionisy avoids it easily.
A shot to the body from Todd misses #CL#
and Dionisy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Winston Todd 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#
Dionisy throws a head kick that misses.
Todd throws out a leg kick but Dionisy moves out of range and Todd only half commits.
A quick step to the side and Dionisy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Todd connects with a solid leg kick.
Todd misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dionisy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Todd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dionisy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Todd.
A head kick misses from Todd.
Todd looks to score with a jab to the body but Dionisy is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dionisy misses with a right hand
letting Todd counter with a right hand.
Dionisy looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
Dionisy takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Dionisy throws a poor cross that misses
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Todd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dionisy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Todd scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dionisy doesn't seem bothered though.
Dionisy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Todd swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dionisy.
Todd throws a right hand that misses
and Dionisy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Todd misses with a low kick.
Todd misses with a kick to the body
and Todd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Todd goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Todd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Todd only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T2#
Dionisy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice cross by Dionisy.
Dionisy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Todd is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Todd misses with a low kick.
Dionisy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Todd scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Todd walks into a stiff left hand from Dionisy.
Todd lands a body shot.
Dionisy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Todd defending well as Dionisy loads up on a big left hand.
Todd scores with a decent looking hook.
Dionisy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3#
Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dionisy was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd.
Dionisy ducks right into an uppercut from Todd.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Todd in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Todd has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dionisy.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Todd.
Todd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dionisy. That did some damage!
Todd throws a body punch but Dionisy moves out of range.
Todd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dionisy jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Todd stalks Dionisy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dionisy's face. Dionisy staggers backwards, shaken.
Dionisy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It seemed like Todd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Todd throws a series of punches but Dionisy avoids them all with ease.
Crunch! Todd slams his shin into Dionisy's torso.#T4#
Todd slips under a jab.
Winston Todd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Todd misses with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dionisy moves out of range of the strikes.
Dionisy tried to counter with a leg kick but Todd avoided it.
Dionisy lands with a good body shot.
Todd misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Dionisy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dionisy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Todd misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Dionisy misses the target.
Todd stuns Dionisy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Todd misses with a hook.
Dionisy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Todd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dionisy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Winston Todd 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.#R3#
Todd throws the left hand but Dionisy avoids the punch easily.
Dionisy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Todd connects with a single shot there.
A low kick lands for Dionisy.
Todd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dionisy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Todd drops his hands momentarily and Dionisy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dionisy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dionisy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Todd.
Todd throws a right hand that misses
and Dionisy counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dionisy walks into a left hand.
Dionisy swings for the body but Todd moves out of range.
Nice shot by Todd.#T1#
Todd takes a swing at Dionisy's ribcage but misses.
Dionisy defending well as Todd loads up on a big left hand.
Dionisy quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Todd feints and then cracks Dionisy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dionisy down.
Dionisy throws a jab but it's blocked by Todd.
Dionisy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dionisy sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Todd feints and then cracks Dionisy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dionisy down.
Dionisy throws a wild body kick that Todd sees coming a mile off.
Dionisy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dionisy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Todd.
Dionisy moves out of range of the strikes.
Todd bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Dionisy throws a leg kick
and Todd counters with a low kick, right behind Dionisy 's knee.
Dionisy misses with a right hand
and Todd counters with a straight right hand.
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab by Todd.
Todd clobbers Dionisy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dionisy moves out of range of the strikes.
Dionisy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dionisy 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 Todd has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Todd and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Todd defending well as Dionisy loads up on a big left hand.
Dionisy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Todd.
Dionisy dips to his left and cracks Todd with an uppercut!
Todd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Todd throws a front kick aimed at Dionisy's knee but Dionisy avoids it well.
Dionisy feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dionisy misses with a hook. Todd ducked under it nicely.
Todd misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dionisy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A low kick lands for Todd.
Dionisy jabs at Todd's body.
Dionisy looks to land a body kick but Todd moved away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dionisy crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Todd - the referee stops the clock and Dionisy gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Todd. Dionisy manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dionisy lands a head shot.
Dionisy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Todd.
Dionisy looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T4#
Todd misses with an uppercut.
Dionisy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dionisy cracks Todd with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dionisy dodges the punch combination from Todd.
Dionisy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A big left from Dionisy misses.
Todd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dionisy throws a leg kick
enabling Todd to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dionisy 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dionisy. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Todd throws a jab when Dionisy was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Winston Todd really dominated that round.
That's time! Dionisy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Todd cracks Dionisy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dionisy throws a push kick but Todd slaps the foot to one side.
A little jabbing left from Todd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dionisy takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
Todd lands with a cross.
Nice uppercut there from Todd.
Todd throws a shot to the body.
Dionisy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Todd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dionisy is able to avoid easily.
Dionisy scores with a nice strike.
Todd chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dionisy can pounce on him.
Dionisy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Todd looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dionisy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Todd throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Todd getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Todd throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Todd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dionisy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Todd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dionisy.
Dionisy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Todd finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T2#
Todd wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Todd connects with a nice looking jab.
Todd throws a jab when Dionisy was well out of range.
Todd ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Todd lands a head shot.
Dionisy moves out of range as Todd throws a body kick.
Dionisy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Todd at a distance.
Dionisy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dionisy misses with a body kick.
Todd swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Dionisy slips a straight right by Todd.
Todd lands a jab to Dionisy's midsection.
Todd misses with an uppercut. Dionisy saw that one coming.
Dionisy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Todd just manages to avoid it.
Todd misses with an uppercut
and Dionisy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Todd's knee momentarily.
Dionisy staying out of range there.
Todd misses with a body shot
and Dionisy counters with a nice leg kick.
Dionisy steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Todd. That one must have hurt.
Todd throws a jab but it's blocked by Dionisy.
Todd throws a jab but it's blocked by Dionisy.
Todd throws a poor cross that misses
and Dionisy counters with a nice body kick. #T4#
Todd slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dionisy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
Todd scores with a kick to the body.
Todd scores with a leg kick.
Dionisy delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Todd slips under a jab.
Todd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dionisy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dionisy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Todd.
Dionisy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dionisy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dionisy scores with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Winston Todd dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
A nice leg kick from Todd, right into the meat of the thigh.
A clash of legs there as Dionisy blocks the low kick.
Dionisy cracks Todd with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Todd lunges at Dionisy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dionisy's hand.
Dionisy scores with a nice right hand.
Dionisy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dionisy will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A big left from Dionisy misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dionisy.
Todd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dionisy tried to counter with a leg kick but Todd avoided it.
Dionisy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T1#
Todd tries to land a leg kick but Dionisy saw it coming and moves away.
The fighters circling - Todd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dionisy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Todd feints a counter leg kick.
Todd misses with a looping right.
Todd pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dionisy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Todd.
Todd throws a shot from downtown. Dionisy moves away and avoids it.
Dionisy moves into range and connects with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Todd.
Todd tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dionisy is able to avoid easily.
It looked like Dionisy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Todd misses with a leg kick.
Dionisy throwing a counter right hand but Todd manages to avoid it.
A combination from Todd does no damage.
Dionisy throwing a counter right hand but Todd manages to avoid it.
Cerberus Dionisy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Todd throws a hook to the side of Dionisy's head but Dionisy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Todd throws the left hand but Dionisy avoids the punch easily.
Todd sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Todd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dionisy thows a left - swing and a miss!
A decent looking cross lands there for Todd.
Dionisy thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Todd if he has to take too many more of those.
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!
Dionisy scores with a leg kick. #T3#
Dionisy checks a low kick from Todd.
Dionisy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Todd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dionisy.
Dionisy throws a big counter combination but Todd scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Todd misses the shot to the body.
Todd digs a good hook to Dionisy's body.
Winston Todd is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dionisy misses with a low kick.
Todd tried to score with a low kick but Dionisy checks it.
Dionisy quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A left lands for Todd.
Todd throws a lazy right hand but Dionisy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice body punch from Todd. #T4#
A cross from Dionisy lands.
Dionisy looks to land a body kick but Todd moved away.
Todd jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A cross from Todd lands.
Dionisy throws the left hand but Todd avoids the punch easily.
Dionisy misses with a left hand
and Todd counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Todd blocks the body kick.
Todd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dionisy.
Dionisy misses with an uppercut. Todd saw that one coming.
Todd fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Winston Todd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Todd 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 45:50
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Winston Todd!
Winston Todd 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: The Last Shooting Star II
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Bird moves into the clinch successfully.
Todd lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bird is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Todd to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Bird has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Todd uses from the top position.
Todd is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Bird has his foot on Todd's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Todd works his way back into a safe position though.
Todd won't allow Bird to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bird looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bird keeping moving, preventing Todd from controlling successfully.
Bird is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Bird is looking for a triangle but Todd pushes his legs off easily.
Bird looking for a sweep. Not yet Bird, not yet.
Todd's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bird has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Zero Tolerance. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Todd 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.#SUB2#
Bird has his foot on Todd's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Todd works his way back into a safe position though.
Todd stopping the sweep attempt from Bird.#SUB2#
Bird has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Todd is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bird.
Bird is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Todd slows the pace down.
Bird can't do much from the bottom here.
Bird is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bird can't do much from the bottom here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Todd taking a breather here. #T3#
Bird sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bird trying to control from the bottom.
Bird is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Bird looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bird gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Bird looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bird trying to keep a closed guard but Todd is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Todd is sitting in close to Bird's body. Bird has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Todd is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Todd is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Bird.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jake Bird!
A very excited looking Jake Bird made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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

#R1##TD2#
Escobar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Escobar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Escobar prevents Todd from improving his position.#SUB2#
Escobar wants to work for an arm triangle but Todd is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Escobar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Todd knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Todd wants to improve his position but Escobar is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd is doing well to control the position and prevent Escobar from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Escobar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T1##SUB2#
Escobar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Escobar is pressing down on Todd's thigh, looking to free his foot. Todd is holding on for now.
Todd controlling the position for now.
Todd is not content to let Escobar control the position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Escobar trying to mount his opponent but Todd defends it.
Escobar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Escobar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Escobar misses with a wild body shot.
Todd is looking to counter punch.
Todd digs a good body shot into Escobar's ribs.
Todd takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Escobar swings widly with a right hand
and Todd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Todd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escobar.
Escobar throws a hook but Todd avoids it easily.#T3#
A thudding body kick lands there by Escobar!
Escobar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar.
Juanito Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Escobar lands.
Escobar throws a leg kick
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Escobar shoots in looking for a takedown. Todd tries to sprawl out of it but Escobar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Todd manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Escobar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Todd avoids it really well and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Todd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Escobar misses with an uppercut. #TD2#
Todd gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Escobar to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Todd keeping moving, preventing Escobar from controlling successfully. #T4#
Todd pulls Escobar in close to prevent any damage.
Todd continues to stall.
Todd is looking to sweep but instead, Escobar has passed into half guard.
Escobar wants to free his trapped foot but Todd is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Escobar is trying to work for a kimura but Todd is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juanito Escobar dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Escobar scoring well with a low kick there.
Escobar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Todd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Escobar.
Escobar throws a looping overhand right but Todd ducks down to avoid it.
Escobar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Escobar lands with a hook. Todd tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Escobar throws out a loose jab but Todd uses good head movement to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Todd misses its target.
Todd takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick from Todd.
Escobar misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Todd gets caught napping as Escobar dives in and scores a takedown. Todd manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar tries to free his leg and advance position but Todd is retaining full guard.
Escobar trying to control but Todd is working from the bottom. #T1#
Escobar looking to sit in guard and control but Todd gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Escobar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Todd has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Juanito Escobar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Todd is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Escobar working for submissions but it's allowed Todd to get to half guard.
Escobar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Todd controlling the pace. #T2#
Escobar wants to improve his position but Todd is controlling well.
Escobar is concentrating on defense, preventing Todd from advancing position.
Well, if Todd 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.
Todd passes into side control, despite Escobar's attempt to control the position. #T3#
Escobar tries to improve position but can't.
Escobar is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Todd's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Escobar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Todd pulls his head out easily.
Todd performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Escobar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Todd is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Escobar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Escobar wants to improve his position but Todd is controlling well.
Escobar works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Escobar isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Todd stacks Escobar 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 Todd!
Escobar is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Todd just content to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Juanito Escobar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Todd stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A punch lands to the side of Todd 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Escobar throws a hook but Todd avoids it easily.
Todd scores with a shot to the body.
Escobar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Todd.
Escobar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Todd looks to throw the jab but Escobar is out of range.
Todd throws a looping overhand right but Escobar ducks down to avoid it.
Todd's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Escobar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Todd scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Todd slips under a jab from Escobar.
A counter left hand to the body from Todd misses its target.
Escobar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Todd works over Escobar's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#It looks like Juanito Escobar has been cut.#T1##KD#
Todd cracks Escobar with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Escobar looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Todd finish him? #ROC#Escobar is rocked!
Winston Todd is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Escobar closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Todd to the mat! Todd manages to get full guard.

Todd has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Escobar has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Escobar is still on wobbly legs! Can Todd finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Todd's elbow.
Escobar seems to have recovered his senses.
Todd prevents a body shot from Escobar.
A short left from Todd.
Escobar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Todd backwards.
Escobar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Todd.
Todd scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Todd.
Escobar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Todd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Escobar loads up on a big right hand but Todd slips the punch.
Todd connects with a looping right hand.
A swing and a miss from Escobar.
Todd throwing a counter right hand but Escobar manages to avoid it.
Todd fakes the body blow, causing Escobar to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Escobar goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Winston Todd!
Winston Todd decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: SYN 936 Maluga vs. Trollslayer
Date: Nov 03, 2022

#R1#
Exotic connects with a body shot.
Exotic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Todd. That did some damage!
Exotic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Todd.
Joe Exotic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Todd slips a straight right by Exotic.
Exotic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Exotic is looking to slow Todd down with leg kicks.
Exotic cracks Todd with a good jab.
Exotic lands a head shot.
Nice cross by Exotic.
Exotic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Exotic misses with a wild body shot.
We've been informed that Todd has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Exotic misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Exotic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Todd moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Todd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Exotic.
Exotic throws a shot to the body.
Todd pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Todd lands with a cross. #CUT2#It looks like Joe Exotic has been cut.
Exotic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Exotic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Exotic.
Todd walks into a straight right hand from Exotic.
Exotic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Exotic scores with a nice right hand.
Todd moves out of range as Exotic throws a body kick.
Exotic connects with a body shot.
Exotic lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Exotic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Exotic thumps Todd with a low kick.
Exotic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
The crowd cheers as Exotic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Todd doesn't seem phased though.
Exotic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Exotic moves out of range of the body kick.
Exotic wants to slow Todd down by chopping away at his legs.
Todd throws a hook but Exotic blocks it.
Todd throws a low kick but Exotic avoids it.
Exotic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Exotic scores with a jab to the head.
Todd throws a head kick that Exotic semi-blocks.
Exotic tests Todd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Exotic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Todd is out of range and Exotic settles back down.
Exotic throws a leg kick but Todd checks it.
Exotic throws out a powerful jab.
Todd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Exotic.#T3#
Exotic scores with a nice head shot.
Todd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Exotic misses with a right hand
and Todd counters with an outside leg kick.
Todd with the inside leg kick.
Todd misses with a straight right.
Todd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Todd looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Exotic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Todd appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Todd scores with a sloppy right hand. Exotic should have avoided that one.
A low kick from Exotic misses
and Todd counters with a two punch combo.
Todd checks the leg kick.
Todd slips under a jab from Exotic.
Exotic scores with a kick to the midsection.
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!
Exotic misses with a straight right. #T4#
Todd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Todd has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Todd there as he acknowledges the shot.
Todd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Exotic.
Todd connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Todd thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Exotic if he has to take too many more of those.
Exotic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Todd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Exotic.
It seemed like Todd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Todd misses the shot to the body.
Todd misses with an uppercut.
Exotic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Exotic walks into a stiff left hand from Todd.
Todd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Exotic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Todd just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Exotic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Exotic's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Exotic lands an overhand right.
Exotic throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A head kick misses from Exotic.
Todd slips a straight right by Exotic.
Nice uppercut lands for Exotic. That snapped Todd's head back.
Exotic misses with a hook.
Exotic lands a jab to Todd's midsection.
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Todd! But no joy.
Exotic misses with a straight left.
Exotic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Todd can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic misses with a body punch
and Todd counters with a stiff right hand.
Todd on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Exotic lands a front kick.
Todd moves out of range as Exotic strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Todd! But no joy.
Good leg kick by Exotic. #T1#
Todd throws a poor cross that misses
and Exotic counters with an inside leg kick.
Exotic cracks Todd with a right hand to the side of the head.
Todd gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Exotic!
Todd moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Exotic misses the jab.
Todd follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Exotic throws a leg kick that misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Exotic!
Exotic throws a body shot but no joy.
Todd lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Exotic scores with a three punch combo!
Some wild striking there from Exotic.
The fighters circling - Exotic throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Todd connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Todd might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Exotic has got the better of the exchanges.
Exotic is looking to slow Todd down with leg kicks.
Some bone on bone action there as Todd checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Exotic scoring well with a low kick there.
A bone on bone clash there as Exotic blocks the leg kick.
Exotic misses the shot to the body.
Exotic lands a leg kick that knocks Todd off balance momentarily.
Todd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Exotic.
Todd takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Todd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Exotic throws a right hand that misses
and Todd counters with a left and a right that stings Exotic.
Exotic throws a jab but it's blocked by Todd.
A shot to the liver by Exotic. Beautiful body shot.
Todd has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Exotic.#T3#
Exotic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Exotic loads up on a big right hand but Todd slips the punch.
Exotic throws a sloppy body shot
and Todd counters with a stiff right hand.
Todd is looking to land body kicks.
Todd moves out of range of the body kick.
Todd is looking for the big counter here.
Todd thows a leg kick but Exotic checks it
and Exotic counters with a left to the body.
Todd moves out of range as Exotic strikes.
Exotic throws a body shot but no joy.
Exotic scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice uppercut there from Exotic.
Exotic misses with a right hand
and Todd counters with a good low kick that Exotic was not able to check.
Todd misses the shot to the body.
Exotic pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Todd has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Exotic finds it's way round the side to connect with Todd's head.
Exotic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Todd tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Exotic with a jab.
Todd blocks a low kick nicely.
Todd is trying to counter with his kicks.
Exotic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Exotic connects with a body shot.
Todd has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Exotic scores with a nice right hand.
Exotic lands a jab to the nose.
Exotic throws a poor cross that misses
and Todd counters with a low kick, right behind Exotic 's knee.
Nice body kick from Todd.
Exotic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Exotic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe Exotic's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Exotic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Todd replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Exotic blocks it well.
Exotic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Exotic misses with a low kick.
A head kick from Exotic lands but Todd takes it in his stride.
Exotic throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Todd! But no joy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Exotic.
Exotic blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic lands a slapping body shot.
Exotic swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Todd to counter with a crisp jab.
Todd takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Todd throws a sloppy head kick and Exotic moves out of range easily.
Exotic is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Exotic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
Exotic throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Nice cross by Todd.
Todd's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A swing and a miss from Exotic.
Exotic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Todd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Exotic with a nice cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Exotic. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Exotic lands with a nice body punch.
Todd slips under a jab from Exotic.
Exotic misses with a lunging right hand
and Todd counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That kick from Todd tenderised Exotic's leg. Exotic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Exotic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Exotic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.#T2#
Exotic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sloppy strikes from Exotic. Those never looked like landing.
Todd is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Exotic with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Exotic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Todd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Exotic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Exotic swings widly with a right hand
enabling Todd to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Exotic is rocked!#CUT2#Joe Exotic's cut is getting worse.
Exotic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oh Exotic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Todd throws the left hand but Exotic avoids the punch easily.
Todd pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Todd looks to move away, Exotic throws a big counter combo but Todd just gets out of the way.
Exotic seems to have got his legs back now.
A telegraphed right hand from Todd misses the target.
Todd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Exotic just misses with a punch to the body.
Todd now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Exotic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Todd throws out the jab.
Exotic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Exotic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Todd gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Exotic.
Exotic throws a leg kick but Todd sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Todd checks a leg kick nicely.
A low kick from Exotic is predictable there
and Todd counters with a thumping low kick.
Exotic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Todd misses with a leg kick.
Exotic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Todd has time to react.
Exotic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
Exotic lands with a hook. Todd tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Exotic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Todd stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Todd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Todd throws a sloppy head kick and Exotic moves out of range easily.
Exotic clobbers Todd with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Todd swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Exotic sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Todd slips under a jab from Exotic.
Todd takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Exotic throws a hook but Todd avoids it easily.
Exotic dips to his left and cracks Todd with an uppercut!
Joe Exotic is winning the standup battle so far.
Exotic throws a front kick aimed at Todd's knee but Todd avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Exotic clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Exotic's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Todd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Todd just misses with a punch to the body.
Exotic 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.
Exotic misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Todd to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Exotic.
Todd shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Exotic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Exotic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd slips under a jab from Exotic.
Todd looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Todd lands a glancing blow to the side of Exotic's head.
Todd scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Exotic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Exotic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Todd misses with an uppercut. Exotic saw that one coming.
Todd misses with an attempted mid kick.
Exotic tried to score with a low kick but Todd checks it.
Exotic sizes up Todd with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Exotic looks for the body kick but Todd saw that one coming.
Todd throws a push kick but Exotic slaps the foot to one side.
Todd just misses with a punch to the body.
Todd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Todd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Exotic throws out the jab.
Todd walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Exotic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Exotic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
Exotic throws a hook to the side of Todd's head but Todd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Todd avoids the head kick by Exotic.
Exotic misses with a low kick.
Exotic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Todd.
Todd works the jab nicely.
Exotic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Exotic tries a low kick but Todd avoids it.
Todd looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Exotic misses with an uppercut. Todd saw that one coming.
Todd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Exotic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Todd moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Exotic lands a slapping body shot.
A big right from Exotic misses. #T3#
Exotic misses with a shot to the body
and Todd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Exotic lands with a good body shot.
Todd has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Exotic finds it's way round the side to connect with Todd's head.
Exotic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Exotic scores with a nice head shot.
Todd blocks a head kick by Exotic.
Todd misses with a straight right.
Todd throws an overhand right that lands on Exotic's shoulder, as Exotic tries to avoid the shot.
A quick step to the side and Exotic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Exotic throws an off balance right hand
and Todd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Exotic ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
Exotic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Exotic throws a low kick, looking for Todd's leg but Todd calmly moves out of range.
Todd is trying to counter with his kicks.#T4#
Exotic takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
Todd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Exotic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Todd.
Todd throws a wild body kick that Exotic sees coming a mile off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Exotic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Todd's head.
Exotic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Todd stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Exotic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Exotic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Exotic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Todd on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Exotic scores with a jab to the body.
Todd misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Exotic had his way with Winston Todd in that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Exotic's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
A low kick from Todd is predictable there
and Exotic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Exotic lands a body shot.
Exotic misses with a looping right.
Exotic lands with a straight right. Todd didn't see that one coming.
Exotic just misses with a punch to the body.
Todd keeps Exotic at a distance using the push kick.
Exotic looks to land a right hand but Todd moved out of range.
Todd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Todd is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Exotic with a body shot.
Exotic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Todd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Exotic throws a looping overhand right but Todd ducks down to avoid it.
Todd gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Exotic misses with a body shot
and Todd counters with a nice uppercut.
Todd keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Todd looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Todd checks a leg kick.
Todd appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Todd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Exotic digs a good hook to Todd's body.
Exotic scores with a jab. Todd acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Todd pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That kick from Exotic tenderised Todd's leg. Todd is trying to keep his angry face on.
Exotic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Exotic is looking to slow Todd down with leg kicks.
Exotic 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.
Exotic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Todds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Winston Todd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Exotic swings for the body but Todd moves out of range.
Exotic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Exotic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Todd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Todd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Exotic misses with a hook
and Todd counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Exotic misses with a head kick.
Exotic connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Todd.
Exotic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Todd on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Exotic. Exotic obviously looking to wear him down.
Exotic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Todd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Exotic swings for the body but Todd moves out of range.
Todd looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Exotic lands a jab.#T3#
Exotic misses with a lunging right hand
and Todd counters with a right hand to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Todd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Todd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Exotic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick from Todd is predictable there
and Exotic counters with a nice leg kick.
Exotic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Exotic looks to land a right hand but Todd moved out of range.
Todd takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Exotic.
Todd throws the left hand but Exotic avoids the punch easily.
Exotic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
It seemed like Todd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Todd doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Exotic misses with a hook.
Joe Exotic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Todd doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Exotic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Exotic.
Exotic scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Exotic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Todd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Exotic digs a good hook to Todd's body.
Exotic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Todd defending well as Exotic loads up on a big left hand.
Exotic misses with an uppercut. Todd saw that one coming.
A bone on bone clash there as Exotic blocks the leg kick.
Todd walks into a jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Exotic!
Joe Exotic retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Joe Exotic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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

#R1#
That kick from Exotic tenderised Todd's leg. Todd is trying to keep his angry face on.
Exotic has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Todd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Exotic swings widly with a right hand
and Todd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Exotic throws a jab but it's blocked by Todd.
Exotic misses with a looping left.
Todd has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Todd with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Exotic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Exotic scores with a hook to the body. Todd takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Exotic misses with a low kick.
Todd walks into a jab.
Todd throws a half hearted mid kick.
Todd buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Exotic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Exotic with a nice calf kick.
Todd lands a nice leg kick that just misses Exotic's sensitive parts.
Todd takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Todd lands a really nice looking cross but Exotic seems unphased.
Exotic looks to land a left hand but Todd moved out of range nicely.
Todd misses with the combination. #T1#
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Exotic.
Exotic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Todd lands with a hook. Exotic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Todd lands with a hook. Exotic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Exotic moves away from the strike by Todd.
Exotic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Exotic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Todd's sensitive parts.
Exotic throws a jab when Todd was well out of range.
Todd throws a leg kick but Exotic checks it.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Exotic moves away.
Todd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Exotic looks to throw the jab but Todd is out of range.
A low kick lands for Exotic.
Todd misses with a body kick.
Todd throws a leg kick but Exotic sees it coming and moves out of range.
Exotic looks for the body kick but Todd saw that one coming.
Joe Exotic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Todd misses with a body shot. #T2#
Exotic works Todd's body with a nice hook.
Exotic lands with an uppercut that bounces Todd off the cage and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Exotic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Exotic is looking to chop away at Todd's legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Exotic.
Exotic misses with an uppercut
and Todd counters with a nice body shot.
Exotic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Todd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Exotic throws a looping overhand right but Todd ducks down to avoid it.
Exotic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Todd slips under a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Exotic. That snapped Todd's head back.
Exotic lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from Exotic misses.
Todd lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab from Exotic does it's job there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Todd. Exotic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Exotic thumps Todd with a low kick.#T3#
Todd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Todd scores with a punch to the head.
Exotic just misses with a punch to the body.
Exotic staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Todd. Exotic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot lands for Todd.
Exotic misses with a body shot.
Todd throws a looping overhand right but Exotic ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Todd does it's job there.
Exotic throws a body shot but no joy.
Exotic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
Todd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Exotic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Todd slips under a jab.
A big right from Exotic misses.
Exotic throws out a loose jab but Todd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Todd throws a low kick but Exotic moves out of range easily.
Exotic throws a low kick but Todd avoids it.#T4#
A jab from Exotic misses.
Todd pivots, looking for a leg kick but Exotic is out of range and Todd settles back down.
Exotic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice cross by Exotic.
Todd misses with an attempted mid kick.
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todd throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Todd avoids the body shot from Exotic.
Exotic blocks a jab.
Exotic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Todd is out of range and Exotic settles back down.
Good standup being displayed there by Todd as he connects with a hook.
Exotic throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Todd avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Todd walks into a stiff left hand from Exotic.
Exotic blocks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Winston Todd will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Exotic misses with a left hand
and Todd counters with a slapping leg kick.
Exotic lands a body shot.
Exotic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Todd uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Exotic has time to react.
A left lands for Exotic.
Todd takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Exotic connects with a solid leg kick.
Exotic misses with a straight right.
A shot to the liver by Exotic. Beautiful body shot.
Todd misses the shot to the body.
Exotic throws a low kick but Todd moves out of range easily.
Joe Exotic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Exotic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Todd.
Exotic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Todd.
Exotic misses the shot to the body.
Todd half committed to a counter leg kick.
Exotic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Exotic misses with an uppercut. Todd saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Exotic throws a big shot that misses.
Exotic throws a shot from downtown. Todd moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Exotic throws a sloppy head kick and Todd moves out of range easily.
Exotic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Todd.
Nice cross by Todd.
Todd throws out a loose jab but Exotic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Todd feints and then cracks Exotic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Exotic down.
The fighters circling - Exotic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Todd misses the target.
Exotic throws a jab but it's blocked by Todd.
Todd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Exotic throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Exotic. That snapped Todd's head back.
Exotic just misses with a punch to the body.
Todd was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Todd misses with a body shot.
Exotic misses with a lunging right hand
and Todd counters with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Exotic misses.
Exotic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Todd jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Todd moves away from the strike by Exotic.
Exotic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Todd pivots, looking for a leg kick but Exotic is out of range and Todd settles back down. #T2#
Exotic slips a straight right by Todd.
Todd throws a body kick that misses.
Todd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Exotic.
A little feinted left hand from Todd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Todd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Todd throws out a loose jab but Exotic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Exotic lands a nice shot that snaps Todd's head back.
Exotic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Todd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Exotic.
Todd takes a jab right on the kisser.
Exotic connects with a leg kick.
Exotic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Todd throws a shot to the body.
Exotic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Exotic misses with a body kick.
A slow jab from Todd misses its intended target.
Todd lands the left hand.
A jab from Exotic misses. #T3#
Exotic connects with a leg kick.
Exotic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Todd throws a lazy uppercut
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Exotic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Todd misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Exotic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Exotic misses the jab.
Exotic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Exotic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
Exotic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Todd.
A slow jab from Exotic misses its intended target.
Exotic misses with a hook. Todd ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Exotic finds it's way through Todd's defenses.
Exotic misses with a low kick as Todd jumps back.
Todd tries to work over Exotic's front leg with a kick but Exotic checks it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Todd.
Exotic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Todd throws a shot to the body.
A cross from Exotic lands.
Exotic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Exotic stuns Todd with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Exotic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Todd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Exotic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
Exotic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Todd throws out a loose jab but Exotic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Exotic throws a leg kick but Todd sees it coming and moves out of range.
Exotic throws an off balance right hand
and Todd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Todd walks into a jab.
Todd ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Exotic misses with an uppercut
and Todd counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Exotic moves away.
Exotic moves out of range of the strikes.
Exotic misses with a looping right.
Todd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Exotic.
Exotic throws out a counter right but Todd avoids it with no problem.
Todd scores with a jab to the jaw.
Exotic misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Exotic misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Exotic 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.#R3#
Exotic looks for the body kick but Todd saw that one coming.
Exotic walks into a left hand.
Todd misses with an uppercut.
Exotic scoring well with a low kick there.
Exotic cracks Todd with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Todd misses the shot to the body.
Exotic throws a shot from downtown. Todd moves away and avoids it.
Todd lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Exotic checks a low kick from Todd.
Todd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Todd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Exotic staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic looks to land a combination but Todd avoids it well.
Todd tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Todd. That's going to slow Exotic down.
Todd wants to slow Exotic down by chopping away at his legs.
Exotic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Jab from Exotic.
Todd throws a hook to the side of Exotic's head but Exotic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Todd lands with a shot to the body.
Exotic throws a sloppy head kick and Todd moves out of range easily.
Exotic avoids the body shot from Todd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Todd. Exotic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Todd throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Exotic misses with an uppercut.
Todd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Exotic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Todd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Exotic misses the shot to the body.
Exotic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Exotic punishes Todd's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Exotic does it's job there.
Exotic throws a body kick that misses.
Exotic throws a hook but Todd blocks it.#T2#
Todd throws a push kick but Exotic slaps the foot to one side.
Exotic misses the shot to the body.
Exotic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Todd throws a poor cross that misses
and Exotic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Exotic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A telegraphed right hand from Exotic misses the target.
Todd throws a body kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Exotic. Those never looked like landing.
Todd looks to throw the jab but Exotic is out of range.
Todd getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Exotic takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Exotic misses with a left hand
and Todd counters with a good low kick that Exotic was not able to check.
Exotic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A slow jab from Todd misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Exotic! But no joy.
Todd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Exotic throws out a loose jab but Todd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Exotic looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.#T3#
Exotic moves out of range of the strikes.
Exotic checks the leg kick nicely there.
Exotic lands a leg kick that knocks Todd off balance momentarily.
Exotic scores with a decent looking hook.
Exotic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
Todd throws a body punch but Exotic moves out of range.
Exotic tried to score with a low kick but Todd checks it.
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Exotic.
Todd missing with a left hand there. Exotic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Exotic throws a front kick aimed at Todd's knee but Todd avoids it well.
Exotic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Exotic misses with a jab to the body
and Todd counters with a nice leg kick.
Exotic throws an overhand right that lands on Todd's shoulder, as Todd tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Todd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Todd throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Exotic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Exotic avoids the body shot from Todd. #T4#
Exotic fakes the leg kick and cracks Todd in the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Todd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Todd connects with a solid leg kick.
Exotic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Todd scoring well with a low kick there.
Todd fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Exotic checks it well.
Exotic scores with a shot to the body.
Todd avoids the body shot from Exotic.
Todd will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Todd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Exotic.
Exotic misses with a left hand
and Todd counters with a low kick, right behind Exotic 's knee.
Exotic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Exotic.
Exotic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Todd looks to throw the jab but Exotic is out of range.
Todd tries a low kick but Exotic avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Exotic misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Joe Exotic just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Todd misses with an uppercut.
Todd takes a jab right on the kisser.
Todd jabs Exotic right on the nose. Exotic blinks but takes it well.
Todd misses with a hook.
Todd throws a head kick but Exotic moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Todd.
Exotic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Exotic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Exotic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Exotic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Todd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Exotic.
A little feinted left hand from Todd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic swings for the body but Todd moves out of range.
Exotic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Exotic. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Exotic swings for the body but Todd moves out of range.
Exotic throws a combination. Todd tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Exotic pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Exotic throws a hook but Todd blocks it.
Todd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Todd lands a leg kick that knocks Exotic off balance momentarily.
Exotic walks into a stiff left hand from Todd.
Exotic avoids the body shot from Todd.
Exotic catches Todd with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Exotic avoids the head kick by Todd.
Good leg kick by Exotic.
Todd blocks a low kick nicely.
Todd on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Exotic. Exotic obviously looking to wear him down.
Todd throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Todd throws a wild body kick that Exotic sees coming a mile off.
Todd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Exotic.
Exotic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Exotic just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick from Exotic is predictable there
and Todd counters with a low kick, right behind Exotic 's knee. #T2#
Todd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Exotic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Todd tries a low kick but Exotic avoids it.
Todd wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Todd throws a head kick that half lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Exotic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Todd.
Nice body punch from Exotic.
Exotic lands a jab to the nose.
Exotic misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Exotic misses the target.
Todd throwing a counter right hand but Exotic manages to avoid it.
Todd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Exotic manages to avoid it.
Todd throws the kick towards the body but Exotic avoids it.
Exotic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Exotic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Todd.
Todd takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Exotic slips a jab from Todd.
Exotic scores with the left hand. Todd knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice uppercut there from Todd.#T3#
Todd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A quick step to the side and Todd tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Todd.
Exotic throws the kick towards the body but Todd avoids it.
Todd lands a nice looking kick to the body. Exotic takes a step back to recover.
Todd walks into a straight right hand from Exotic.
Exotic misses with a looping right.
Todd connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Exotic momentarily.
Exotic looks to land a right hand but Todd moved out of range.
Todd connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Exotic walks into a left hand.
Todd throws a leg kick
letting Exotic counter with a right hand.
Exotic moves out of range as Todd strikes.
Exotic lands with a right hand.
Todd thows a leg kick but Exotic checks it
and Exotic counters with a low kick, right behind Todd 's knee. #T4#
Todd defending well as Exotic loads up on a big left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Todd lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Todd scores with a leg kick.
Exotic lands a nice looking body shot.
Exotic throws a lazy uppercut
and Todd counters with a straight right hand.
Todd takes a jab right on the kisser.
Todd misses with a looping left.
Todd swings for the body but Exotic moves out of range.
Exotic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Exotic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Todd tries to move into range but Exotic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Exotic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Exotic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Todd takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Todd misses with a kick to the body.
Exotic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Todd looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Exotic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Exotic.
Todd buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Joe Exotic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Exotic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Todd takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Todd throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Exotic walks forward, straight into a front kick from Todd.
Exotic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Todd.
Todd walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Exotic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Todd avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Todd scores with a kick to the midsection.
Todd misses with a hook. Exotic ducked under it nicely.
Exotic takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
Exotic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd thumps Exotic with a low kick.
Exotic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Exotic misses with a straight right.
Todd slips under a jab from Exotic.
Exotic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Exotic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Todd on the side of the head.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Todd.
Todd throws a push kick but Exotic slaps the foot to one side.
Todd throws a body kick that misses.
Exotic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Todd fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Todd misses with a kick to the body.
Todd misses with a kick to the body
and Exotic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Todd looks to land a left hand but Exotic moved out of range nicely.
Todd is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Todd takes a swing at Exotic's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by Exotic - just one landing.
Todd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A leg kick checked by Exotic.
It seemed like Exotic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Todd throws a hook but Exotic blocks it.
Winston Todd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Exotic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Todd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Todd smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Exotic loads up on a big right hand but Todd slips the punch.
Exotic misses with a looping right.
Todd moves away from the strike by Exotic.
A lazy left from Exotic finds it's target.
Todd throws a shot from downtown. Exotic moves away and avoids it.
Todd closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Todd misses with a hook.
Exotic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Exotic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Exotic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Exotic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Todd misses with a hook.#T3#
Exotic throws a wild body kick that Todd sees coming a mile off.
Todd takes one on the button.
Todd misses the body punch
letting Exotic counter with a right hand.
Todd throws a body kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Exotic. That's going to slow Todd down.
Todd scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Exotic clobbers Todd with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Exotic bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Exotic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Exotic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Exotic avoids the head kick by Todd.
Todd walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Todd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Exotic.
Exotic scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Todd looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Joe Exotic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Todd is looking to chop away at Exotic's legs.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Exotic moves away.
Todd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Exotic.
Some bone on bone action there as Todd checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Todd thuds his right hand into Exotic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Todd takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Exotic was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd.
Exotic lands a leg kick that knocks Todd off balance momentarily.
Todd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Todd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Exotic throws out a powerful jab.
Exotic misses with a low kick.
Todd feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Exotic throws a shot from downtown. Todd moves away and avoids it.
Todd is looking to chop away at Exotic's legs.
Todd throws out a loose jab but Exotic uses good head movement to avoid it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 45:50
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Exotic!
Joe Exotic is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Joe Exotic made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SYN 928 Steve vs. Maluga III
Date: Sep 16, 2022

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Lancaster.#CL2#
Lancaster darts in and clinches Todd up against the cage.
Lancaster trying to land knees to the body.
Lancaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Todd.
Todd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Todd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lancaster throws a good cross that connects.
Lancaster takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Todd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lancaster waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Todd.
Todd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lancaster.#CL2#
Lancaster moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd managing to block the knees to the body from Lancaster.
Todd prevents a body shot from Lancaster.
A short left from Lancaster.
Lancaster takes a shot to the head.
Todd blocks a body shot from Lancaster. #BC#
Todd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Lancaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Lancaster.
Todd throwing a counter right hand but Lancaster manages to avoid it.
Lancaster misses with a looping left.
Todd appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Todd misses the shot to the body.
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
Todd drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice cross by Lancaster.
Lancaster throws a shot from downtown. Todd moves away and avoids it.
A lazy left from Lancaster finds it's target.
Lancaster throws a hook to the side of Todd's head but Todd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lancaster staying out of range there.
Lancaster ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lancaster lands a body shot. #T2#
Todd looks to land a right hand but Lancaster moved out of range.
Todd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Lancaster drives through and clinches with Todd against the cage.
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!
Lancaster trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Lancaster. #BC#
Todd breaks the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Lancaster. That snapped Todd's head back.
Lancaster digs a good hook to Todd's body.
A jab lands there for Lancaster.
Lancaster with a jab.
Lancaster fails in his attempt to clinch.
Todd appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lancaster throws a jab but it's blocked by Todd.
Todd throws a lazy right hand but Lancaster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oliver Lancaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Lancaster throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Todd counters with a left to the body.
Lancaster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Lancaster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lancaster works Todd's body with a nice hook.
Todd feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lancasters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lancaster cracks Todd with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lancaster is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Todd had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Lancaster lands a nice shot to the body.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Todd tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lancaster thuds a left hand into Todd's body.
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todd is looking to counter punch.
Lancaster misses with a shot to the body
and Todd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Lancaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Todd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Todd throws an overhand right that lands on Lancaster's shoulder, as Lancaster tries to avoid the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lancaster misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Todd counters with a slapping leg kick.
A shot to the body from Lancaster misses
and Todd counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Todd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Todd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lancaster manages to avoid it.
Good exchange - Lancaster coming out on top.
Todd misses with a low kick.
Lancaster looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lancaster was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd.
Todd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lancaster counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Lancaster rushes Todd and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lancaster lands a right hand that snaps the head of Todd backwards.
Todd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lancaster's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Lancaster dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Lancaster connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab from Lancaster finds it's way through Todd's defenses.
Oliver Lancaster seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Lancaster moves into the clinch.
Todd lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Todd slows down the pace here. #BC#
Todd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lancaster scores with the left hand. Todd knows he should have avoided that one.
Todd on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lancaster.
Lancaster connects with a looping right hand.
Lancaster gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lancaster throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Lancaster connects with a body shot that sends Todd's belly button to the back.
Nice shot by Todd.
Lancaster gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lancaster throws an off balance right hand
and Lancaster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lancaster scores with a crisp jab that stopped Todd in his tracks.
Lancaster jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Todd takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL2#
Lancaster moves into the clinch successfully.
Todd avoiding damage as Lancaster throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Todd.
Lancaster has Todd pressed against the cage, preventing Todd from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Todd misses with the head strike. #T2#
Lancaster throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Todd blocks it with crossed arms.
Todd pushes Lancaster back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Todd misses with a body punch. #BC#
Todd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Todd looks to land a right hand but Lancaster moved out of range.
Lancaster closes the distance but Todd moves to the side
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Todd looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lancaster works the jab nicely.
Nice defenses there by Todd.
Lancaster throws a predictable looking body shot
and Todd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Todd staying out of range there.
Todd moves out of range as Lancaster strikes.
A big left from Lancaster misses.
Todd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Todd on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Todd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Todd takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lancaster just misses with a punch to the body.
Lancaster avoids a kick to the body.
Lancaster swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Todd to counter with a crisp jab.
Todd looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Todd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lancaster.
Nice uppercut lands for Lancaster. That snapped Todd's head back.
Lancaster throws a lazy right hand but Todd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Todd misses the target.
Todd blocks a jab.
Lancaster just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTodd.#T4#
Lancaster scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lancaster.
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lancaster moves away.
Todd moves out of range as Lancaster strikes.
Todd throwing a counter right hand but Lancaster manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lancaster. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Todd avoids the body shot from Lancaster.
Todd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lancaster scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lancaster misses with a lunging right hand
and Todd counters with a stiff right hand.
Todd misses with a lunging right hand
and Lancaster counters with a straight right hand.
Todd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lancaster.
Todd misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Lancaster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Todd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Lancaster throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Todd takes one to the side of the head.
Lancaster on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Todd. Todd obviously looking to wear him down.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lancaster moves away.
Lancaster connects with a looping right hand.
Lancaster lands with a shot to the body.
Todd moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Todd misses with an uppercut. Lancaster saw that one coming.
Lancaster is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Todd with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd misses with a body shot.
Lancaster looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lancaster wants to clinch up but Todd keeps it at a distance.
Todd throwing a counter right hand but Lancaster manages to avoid it.
Todd takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lancaster throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
Todd moves out of range as Lancaster strikes.
Lancaster cracks Todd with a good jab.
Lancaster has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Todd.
A slow jab from Lancaster misses its intended target.
Lancaster misses with a left hand
and Todd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lancaster connects with a crisp jab.
Lancaster misses with an uppercut
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lancaster cracks Todd with an open hand slap.
Todd throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Lancaster gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Todd goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Todd is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Todd struggles to land a body shot inside as Lancaster controls his hands.
Todd scores with a shoulder strike.
Lancaster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Todd blocks a body shot from Lancaster.
Lancaster tries a body shot but Todd blocks it.
Oliver Lancaster seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lancaster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Todd can't break the clinch.
Good body shot from Todd.
Todd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Todd.
A short left from Lancaster.
Lancaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Todd controls his hands. #BC#
Todd breaks from the clinch.
Todd takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lancaster moves out of range of the strikes.
Lancaster closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Todd.
Lancaster misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Todd misses the target.
Lancaster lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Todd lands with a cross.
Todd rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lancaster counters with a straight right hand.
Todd tries to work over Lancaster's front leg with a kick but Lancaster checks it.
Todd takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Todd closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lancaster misses with a straight left.
Todd blocks a jab.
Lancaster throws the left hand but Todd avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Todd just misses with a punch to the body.
Lancaster misses with a right hand
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lancaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Lancaster swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Todd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Todd blocks a jab.
Todd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lancaster.
Lancaster fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lancaster swings for the body but Todd moves out of range.
Lancaster scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Todd throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Todd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lancaster manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Oliver Lancaster just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Lancaster takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lancaster throws a jab but it's blocked by Todd. #KD#
Todd lands a big uppercut and Lancaster crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Lancaster looks OK. Todd waves Lancaster back to his feet!#ROC#Lancaster is rocked!
Lancaster misses the body punch
and Todd counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lancaster thinking.
Lancaster is still on wobbly legs! Can Todd finish him?
Crack! Todd connects with the perfect overhand right and Lancaster falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Todd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Winston Todd!
Winston Todd retains his middleweight title!
Winston Todd decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: SYN Dynamite I
Date: Aug 19, 2022

#R1#
Owens tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Todd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Owens looks to land a body kick but Todd moved away.
Owens lands with a cross.
Owens lunges at Todd with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Todd's hand.
Owens misses with a hook
and Todd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Owens lands with a nice body kick.
Owens tests Todd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Todd on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Owens swings widly with a right hand
enabling Todd to counter with a crisp jab.
Todd misses with a right hand
and Owens counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Owens loads up on a big right hand but Todd slips the punch.
Todd jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Todd throws a lazy right hand but Owens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Owens throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Owens checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Owens throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Owens lands a nice shot to the body.
Owens moves out of range of the strikes.
Todd misses with a straight right.
Owens tries a quick counter leg kick but Todd is wise to it.
Todd throws a quick inside leg kick.
Todd misses with a kick to the body
letting Owens counter with a right hand. #T2#
Owens ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
Owens throws out a counter right but Todd avoids it with no problem.
Owens moves away from the strike by Todd.
Owens rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Todd lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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!
Todd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Owens counters with a nice uppercut.
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Owens.
Owens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Owens misses.
Todd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Todd misses
and Todd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Owens avoids the head kick by Todd.
Todd getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Todd is looking to land body kicks.
Todd lands with a thumping leg kick.
Todd takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Owens misses with the body kick
and Todd counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Owens moves into the clinch successfully.
Todd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Owens backwards.
Todd misses with a punch on the inside.
Owens can't find room to land a body shot as Todd controls the action.
Todd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Todd pushes Owens back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Owens lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
Todd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Todd wants to break free but Owens has control.
Good body shot from Owens.
Owens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Owens misses with an elbow strike.
Owens lands an elbow just above Todd 's eye.
Todd tries to work over Owens's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice elbow from Owens.
Owens pushes off an throws an elbow but Todd leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Todd misses with some punches.
Owens blocks an uppercut.
Todd scores with a shoulder strike.
Todd avoids the elbow strike from Owens, against the cage.
Todd misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Owens. #BC#
Todd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Owens lands a jab.
Mustafa Owens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Todd misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mustafa Owens will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Owens looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Todd misses the target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Todd.
Todd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Winston Todd is winning the standup battle so far.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Owens.
Owens moves away from the strike by Todd.
Todd throws a hook but Owens avoids it easily.
Owens scores with a jab. Todd acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Owens has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Todd is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Owens.#CUT2#It looks like Winston Todd has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from Owens.
Owens blocks a jab.
Owens appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Todd slips a straight right by Owens.
Todd half committed to a counter leg kick.
Todd moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Owens misses with a left hand
and Todd counters with a nice uppercut.
Owens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Owens throws the kick towards the body but Todd avoids it.
As Owens backs away, Todd returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Todd.
Owens misses with a lunging right hand
and Todd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Owens is rocked!
Owens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Owens misses.
Owens throws a body kick, spinning off balance#KD#
and Todd counters with a crisp right hand that drops Owens! Todd lets Owens back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Owens is still on wobbly legs! Can Todd finish him?#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Owens, as that shot connected.
Todd fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Owens checks it well.
Owens seems to have recovered his senses.
Todd misses the jab.
Owens scores with a head kick. Todd tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Owens throws an off balance right hand
and Todd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Owens misses with a kick to the body.
Owens misses with a lunging right hand
and Todd counters with a nice leg kick.
Owens throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Owens moves out of range of the leg kick from Todd.#KD#
Todd drops Owens with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Owens looks back up at him and smiles so Todd waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #T3#
Owens cracks Todd with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Owens misses with a hook.
Todd misses with a looping left.
Owens darts in trying to clinch#KD#
and Todd counters with a crisp right hand that drops Owens! Todd lets Owens back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Owens.
Todd walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Todd throws out a leg kick but Owens moves out of range and Todd only half commits.
Owens doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
Owens misses with a hook. Todd ducked under it nicely.
Owens throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Todd to counter with a crisp jab.
Owens looks to land a right hand but Todd moved out of range.
Owens with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Owens misses with an uppercut
and Todd counters with a nice body kick.
Todd takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Todd on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Todd scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Todd throws a nice looking combination but Owens bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Todd keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Winston Todd dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Winston Todd's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Todd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Todd tries a head kick but it misses.
Todd delivers a nice body kick.
Owens is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Todd throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Todd shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd lands an overhand right.
Owens thows a left - swing and a miss!
Owens throws a right hand that misses
and Todd counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Todd lands a nice looking kick to the body. Owens takes a step back to recover.
Todd throws a body kick that misses.
Owens moves to clinch but Todd breaks away
and Todd counters with a slapping leg kick.
Owens wants to slow Todd down by chopping away at his legs.
Todd is looking to counter punch.
Owens lands a glancing blow to the side of Todd's head.
Todd throws a body shot but no joy.
Todd throws a quick inside leg kick.
Todd digs a good body shot into Owens's ribs.
Todd swings for the body but Owens moves out of range. #T2#
Owens misses with a lunging right hand
and Todd counters with an outside leg kick.
Todd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Owens throws a right hand that misses
and Owens takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Owens moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Owens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Todd misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Owens misses its intended target.
Todd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Owens can do to turn this around?
Owens throws a hook but Todd avoids it easily.
Owens connects with a nice looking jab. #T3#
Owens slips under a jab.
Owens throws out a counter right but Todd avoids it with no problem.
Todd misses with a right hand
and Owens counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Owens misses with a hook
and Todd counters with a nice body kick.
Owens lands a leg kick that knocks Todd off balance momentarily.
Todd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Owens.
Owens lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Owens on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Owens lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Todd lands the left hand.#T4#
Owens jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Owens throws an off balance right hand
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Owens connects with an inside 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!
Todd drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Todd misses with a shot to the body
and Owens counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Todd misses with an attempted mid kick.
Good work by Todd as he checks the leg kick.
A low kick from Todd is predictable there
and Owens counters with a nice body kick.
Todd throws a push kick but Owens slaps the foot to one side.
A left lands for Owens.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Winston Todd did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Winston Todd's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Todd thows a leg kick but Owens checks it
enabling Owens to counter with a crisp jab.
Todd misses with a looping left.
Owens looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Owens throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Todd was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Owens.
Todd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Owens swings for the body but Todd moves out of range.
Owens looks to land a right hand but Todd moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Owens misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Owens throws a poor cross that misses
and Todd counters with a good low kick that Owens was not able to check.
Todd moves out of range as Owens strikes.#T1#
Owens walks into a stiff left hand from Todd.
Donk. Owens catches Todd right on the button with a cross.
Owens missing with a left hand there. Todd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Owens has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Todd keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Owens misses with a hook
and Todd counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Owens thinking.
Todd thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Owens if he has to take too many more of those.
Todd lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Todd swings widly with a right hand
and Owens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Owens misses with an uppercut. Todd saw that one coming.#T2#
Owens takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Todd tries to land a front kick but Owens steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Owens throws a lazy head kick #KD#
and Todd counters with a crisp right hand that drops Owens! Todd lets Owens back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Todd's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Owens pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Owens throws the left hand but Todd avoids the punch easily.
Owens scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Todd moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Todd misses with an uppercut. Owens saw that one coming.
Owens lands an overhand right.#T3#
Owens misses with a right hand
and Todd counters with a low kick, right behind Owens 's knee.
Todd throws a jab when Owens was well out of range.
Owens was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Owens on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Todd throws a body shot but no joy.
Owens lands a lovely overhand right.
Todd misses with a lunging right hand
and Owens counters with an outside leg kick.
Owens thows a leg kick but Todd checks it
and Todd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Todd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Owens counters with a series of strikes. Todd will be more careful next time no doubt.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Owens moves away.#T4#
Todd misses with an attempted mid kick. #KD2#
Owens drops Todd with a left and a right! Oh, Todd is hurt - Owens dives into side control looking to finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Todd is not content to let Owens control the position.
Owens wants to stand but Todd has his arm trapped.
Todd is looking to reverse the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Mustafa Owens will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Winston Todd's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Todd! Owens is out on his feet! Todd rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Owens is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Owens is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Winston Todd!
Winston Todd retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Winston Todd rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: SYN 915 Todd vs. JCM 2
Date: Jul 17, 2022

#R1#
A slow jab from Todd misses its intended target.
Marceau throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Todd misses the target.
Todd connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marceau momentarily. #CUT#It looks like Jean-Claude Marceau has been cut.
Marceau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Todd.
Todd wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Marceau takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd looks to score with a jab to the body but Marceau is just out of range.
Marceau takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good leg kick by Todd. #T1#
Todd shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Marceau fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Todd throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Marceau moves out of range of the body kick from Todd.
Marceau swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Todd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marceau.
Todd throws an overhand right that lands on Marceau's shoulder, as Marceau tries to avoid the shot.
Marceau connects with a right hand. Todd shakes it off.#T2#
Marceau keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Todd.
Marceau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
Todd throws a good cross that connects.
Todd lands a nice leg kick that just misses Marceau's sensitive parts.
Todd tries to work over Marceau's front leg with a kick but Marceau checks it.
Marceau misses with a straight left.
Marceau drops his hands momentarily and Todd takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A clash of legs there as Marceau blocks the low kick.#T3#
Marceau misses with a lunging right hand
and Todd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Todd misses with a wild body shot.
Winston Todd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Todd swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Marceau counter with a right hand.
Todd misses with a body punch
and Marceau counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Marceau pivots, looking for a leg kick but Todd is out of range and Marceau settles back down.
Todd lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Todd takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marceau throws a series of punches but Todd avoids them all with ease. #T4#
A big right from Todd misses.
Todd cracks Marceau with a right hand to the side of the head.
Marceau has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Todd throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It seemed like Marceau was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marceau was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Todd 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 Marceau has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Marceau and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Todd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marceau. That did some damage!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marceau moves away.
Marceau takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Winston Todd dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jean-Claude Marceau's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Marceau moves away from the strike by Todd.
A jab from Todd misses.
Todd takes a swing at Marceau's ribcage but misses.
Todd throws a body punch but Marceau moves out of range.
Marceau swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marceau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Todd looks to score with a jab to the body but Marceau is just out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Marceau might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Todd has got the better of the exchanges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marceau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Todd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marceau can do to turn this around?#T1#
Todd stuns Marceau with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Winston Todd is winning the standup battle so far.
Todd throws a looping overhand right but Marceau ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Marceau on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marceau uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Todd.
Marceau looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Marceau lands with a kick to the temple. Todd shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Todd misses with a low kick.
Marceau shapes to counter with a head kick.
Marceau misses with a right hand
and Todd counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Todd cracks Marceau with an open hand slap.
Todd goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Marceau on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Marceau tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Marceau.
Marceau stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Todd.
Todd lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Todd tries a head kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marceau lands a nice shot that snaps Todd's head back. #CL2#
Marceau closes the distance and clinches.
Marceau doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Todd breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Marceau rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Todd makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Todd dips to his left and cracks Marceau with an uppercut!
Todd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marceau.
Marceau throws a shot to the body.
Todd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marceau lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Todd misses with a hook
and Marceau counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Marceau avoids the head kick by Todd.
A shot to the body from Marceau misses
and Todd counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Marceau throws a hook but Todd blocks it.
Todd looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A head kick by Marceau misses
and Todd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Todd throws a body shot but no joy.
Marceau looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marceau tries to close the distance and clinch but Todd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marceau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Todd.
Marceau looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Winston Todd dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jean-Claude Marceau's cut.
That's time! Todd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Good work by Marceau as he checks the leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Marceau misses.
Todd looks to land a right hand but Marceau moved out of range.
Some wild striking there from Todd.
Todd throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Marceau.
Todd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marceau.#T1#
Todd misses with a wild body shot.
Marceau takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Marceau throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Todd counters with a two punch combo.
Marceau misses with a hook. Todd ducked under it nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Marceau. That snapped Todd's head back.
Marceau ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
Marceau moves forwards but Todd connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
Todd connects with the punch.
Todd misses with an uppercut. Marceau saw that one coming.
It seemed like Marceau was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Todd throws a jab when Marceau was well out of range.
Todd moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMarceau.
Marceau ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
Todd scores with a nice right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Jean-Claude Marceau's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Todd misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marceau! But no joy.
Todd throws a head kick that misses
and Marceau counters with a nice body kick. #T3#
Marceau displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Todd throws out the jab.
Todd takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Todd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marceau counters with a left to the body.
Todd misses with an uppercut. Marceau saw that one coming.
Nice body punch from Todd. #CL2#
Todd gets tackled into the cage by Marceau. Marceau maintains the clinch.
Todd lands a shoulder strike.
Marceau misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Marceau prevents Todd from breaking the clinch.
Todd is trying to push Marceau away but Marceau has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Marceau lands a right hand.
Todd misses with a body punch.
Marceau can't find room to land a body shot as Todd controls the action.
Marceau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marceau working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marceau lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Todd backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hook to the body lands for Todd.
Todd blocking some punches.
Marceau has Todd pressed against the cage, preventing Todd from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Todd is looking to break free of the clinch but Marceau has double underhooks.
Marceau can't find room to land a body shot as Todd controls the action.
Todd tries to throw a body punch but Marceau avoids it by throwing Todd back against the cage.
Marceau stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Marceau throws a punch but it's blocked by Todd.
Todd is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Todd misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Winston Todd clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jean-Claude Marceau's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Marceau thows a left - swing and a miss!
Todd jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Todd misses with a body shot
and Todd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marceau is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Todd throws a jab but it's blocked by Marceau.
Todd misses the body punch
and Marceau connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd cracks Marceau with a right hand to the side of the head.
Todd lands a nice shot that snaps Marceau's head back. #T1#
Todd lands a head shot.#CL2#
Marceau has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Marceau escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marceau scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Marceau moves away from the strike by Todd.
Todd gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Marceau misses with a shot to the body
and Todd counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Todd throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Todd misses with a leg kick
and Marceau counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Todd misses with a right hand
and Marceau counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marceau moves out of range of the strikes.
Marceau looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Todd is looking to land body kicks.
As Todd backs off Marceau throws a huge counter combo but Todd manages to avoid it all.
Nice jab there from Todd.
Marceau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Todd.
Nice body punch from Todd. #T3#
Marceau looks to land a left hand but Todd moved out of range nicely.
Todd throws a chopping leg kick but Marceau manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Marceau throws a body kick that misses.
Todd moves away from the strike by Marceau.
Todd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marceau stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Todd moves away from the strike by Marceau.
Todd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marceau.#T4#
Marceau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Todd takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Todd misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marceau! But no joy.
Todd scores with a decent looking hook.
Todd misses with a straight left.
Marceau tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Jean-Claude Marceau will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jean-Claude Marceau's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Marceau pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Todd lands an overhand right.
Todd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marceau.
Todd is looking to counter with a body kick.
Todd tests Marceau's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marceau throws a sloppy head kick
and Todd counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marceau thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marceau wants to clinch but Todd slips to the side
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marceau tries to clinch up but Todd circles away and keeps his distance.
Todd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Todd blocks a jab.
Todd listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Todd needs to keep his hands up - Marceau had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
Todd tries to keep at a distance but Marceau has taken the fight into the clinch.
Marceau is trying to break the clinch but Todd is controlling him.
A right handed body shot lands from Marceau.
Todd has a couple of punches blocked by Marceau.
Marceau throws a punch but it's blocked by Todd.
Todd lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#The cut above Jean-Claude Marceau's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Todd looking to slow down the pace here.#T2#
Marceau misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Todd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marceau misses with a body shot.
Todd with the inside leg kick. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Marceau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Todd's elbow.
Marceau throws a head punch that misses.
Jean-Claude Marceau seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Marceau misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Todd manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marceau takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jean-Claude Marceau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Marceau.
Todd throwing a counter right hand but Marceau manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Todd.
Todd lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Winston Todd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Todd lands a lovely overhand right.
Todd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marceau stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marceau takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Todd misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Marceau throws a jab when Todd was well out of range.
Todd appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Todd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marceau.
Todd pushes Marceau away with a front kick.
A shot to the body from Marceau misses
letting Todd counter with a right hand.
Marceau on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Marceau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
Todd was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Winston Todd!
Winston Todd retains his middleweight title!
Winston Todd decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: SYN 910 Leifsson vs. Maluga II
Date: Jun 26, 2022

#R1#
Todd blocks a jab.
Todd rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hopkins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Todd lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hopkins will feel that in the morning.
Hopkins throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Todd lands with a right hand.
Todd ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
Hopkins unleashes a big counter combination but Todd bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Todd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Todd lands an overhand right.#T1#
Todd throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Todd scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hopkins throws a lazy right hand but Todd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Todd.
Todd scores with a leg kick.
Todd misses with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hopkins.
Todd swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Todd takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T2#
A lazy body kick from Hopkins
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Todd digs a good hook to Hopkins's body.
Hopkins throws an overhand right that lands on Todd's shoulder, as Todd tries to avoid the shot.
Hopkins looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Todd is looking to score with low kicks.
Todd throws a head kick but Hopkins moves out of range.
Todd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Todd just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hopkins! But no joy.#T3#
Todd ducks right into an uppercut from Hopkins.
Todd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopkins.
Todd lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Todd is looking to wear down Hopkins with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Todd takes a swing at Hopkins's ribcage but misses.
As Todd backs off Hopkins throws a huge counter combo but Todd manages to avoid it all.
Todd connects with a single shot there.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Todd.
Hopkins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sloppy strikes from Hopkins. Those never looked like landing.
Todd misses the jab.
And Hopkins responds with a good body kick, but Todd manages to step out the way in time.#T4#
Todd sizes up Hopkins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hopkins lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Todd misses with a lunging right hand
and Hopkins finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut
and Todd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hopkins moves away.
Hopkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hopkins misses with a hook. Todd ducked under it nicely.
Todd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Winston Todd dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A low kick from Todd is predictable there
and Hopkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Todd avoids the head kick by Hopkins.
Todd throws a half hearted mid kick.
Todd fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hopkins is out of range.
A shot to the body from Todd misses
and Hopkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hopkins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hopkins blocks a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Hopkins misses.#T1#
Todd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Todd takes a swing at Hopkins's ribcage but misses.
Hopkins lands a jab to the nose.
Hopkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hopkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Todd.
Winston Todd is winning the standup battle so far.
Hopkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Todd misses with a low kick. #KD#
Todd lands a big head kick that sends Hopkins tumbling to the mat! Todd takes a step backwards and waves Hopkins back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Todd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hopkins can do to turn this around?#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decent striking displayed by Todd there.
Hopkins misses with a body kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hopkins.
Todd takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Todd misses with a straight right.
Hopkins tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Todd scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Hopkins might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Todd has got the better of the exchanges.
Hopkins avoids the body shot from Todd. #T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Hopkins blocks the leg kick.
Todd lands a front kick.
Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd.
Todd scores with a jab to the body.
Hopkins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hopkins misses with a body shot
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hopkins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Todd scores with a counter punch that sends Hopkins to the canvas! Todd smells blood - he's punishing Hopkins with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Hopkins has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Winston Todd!
Winston Todd retains his middleweight title!
Winston Todd seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SYN 906 Leifsson vs. Barbarian
Date: Jun 12, 2022

#R1#
A low kick from Todd misses
and Crosby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Todd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crosby counters with a right hand to the body.
Crosby misses with a looping right.
Crosby tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Crosby just misses with a punch to the body.
Todd has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Todd thumps Crosby with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've been informed that Crosby has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Todd misses with a low kick.
Crosby on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Todd throws a front kick aimed at Crosby's knee but Crosby avoids it well.
Todd scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Todd slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Crosby throws a poor cross that misses
and Todd counters with a straight right hand.
Todd fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Crosby looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Todd turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Todd misses with a leg kick.
Crosby changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Crosby lands a jab.#T2#
Crosby darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Todd.
Crosby ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
A nice leg kick from Todd, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crosby steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Todd. That one must have hurt.
Crosby scores with a jab. Todd acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
Crosby moves into the clinch.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Crosby fails to land.
Todd misses with a body punch.
Crosby misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crosby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crosby throws a punch but it's blocked by Todd.
Todd blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Todd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crosby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
Crosby misses with an uppercut
and Todd counters with an inside leg kick.
Todd takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Crosby moves out of range as Todd throws a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Crosby on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Crosby lands with a straight right. Todd didn't see that one coming.#T4#
Crosby is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Todd.
Todd lands a jab to Crosby's midsection.
Crosby looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Crosby swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Todd clinches with his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crosby tries a body shot but Todd blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Crosby fails to land.
Todd lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Todd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crosby's elbow.
Crosby lands with a light punch inside.
Todd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crosby's elbow. #BC#
Todd breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Winston Todd dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Crosby throws a poor cross that misses
and Todd counters with a nice uppercut.
Todd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crosby sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Todd. That's going to slow Crosby down.
A jab from Todd misses. #KD#
Todd lands a big head kick that sends Crosby tumbling to the mat! Todd takes a step backwards and waves Crosby back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Crosby is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Dany Crosby has been cut.
and Todd counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Crosby! He's just covering up as Todd starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Winston Todd!
Winston Todd retains his middleweight title!
Winston Todd decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 900 New Era
Date: May 21, 2022

#R1#
Todd takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Marceau bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marceau lands a really nice looking cross but Todd seems unphased.
Marceau 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.
Todd moves away from the strike by Marceau.
A big right from Marceau misses.
A little jabbing left from Todd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Todd misses with a hook. Marceau ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Marceau was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Marceau lands with a kick to the temple. Todd shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Marceau seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Todd gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Marceau throws a looping overhand right but Todd ducks down to avoid it.
Marceau dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
A big left from Todd misses.
Marceau was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Todd tries to land a leg kick but Marceau saw it coming and moves away.
Todd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marceau.
Marceau misses the jab.
Todd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marceau's corner calls for a 1-2. Marceau obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Marceau throws a head kick but Todd moves out of range.
Marceau throws a sloppy head kick and Todd moves out of range easily.
Todd appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Marceau walks into a straight right hand from Todd.#CUT2#It looks like Jean-Claude Marceau has been cut.#T2#
Todd lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice body kick there by Todd.
A shot to the liver by Marceau. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marceau swings widly with a right hand
and Todd counters with a straight right hand.
Marceau just misses with a punch to the body.
Marceau throws a sloppy body shot
and Todd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Todd blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Todd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Todd.
Marceau scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Todd doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Todd dips to his left and cracks Marceau with an uppercut!
Todd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marceau manages to avoid it.#CL#
Marceau gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Marceau can't find room to land a body shot as Todd controls the action.
Todd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Todd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Todd.
Marceau fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Marceau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Todd releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Todd misses with a hook
and Marceau counters with a left to the body. #T4#
Todd loads up on a big right hand but Marceau slips the punch.
Todd throws a body shot but no joy.
Todd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marceau.
Todd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marceau.
Marceau misses with a kick to the body.
It seemed like Todd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab lands there for Marceau.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Todd looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Marceau throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Todd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marceau throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jean-Claude Marceau dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jean-Claude Marceau's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A swing and a miss from Marceau.
Todd looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Marceau tests Todd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marceau checks a low kick from Todd.
A head kick by Todd misses
and Marceau counters with a left to the body.
Todd cracks Marceau with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jean-Claude Marceau is winning the standup battle so far.
Marceau scores with a jab. Todd acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Marceau is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Todd can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marceau lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Todd drops his hands momentarily and Marceau takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Marceau takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T1#
Todd throws a nice outside leg kick.
Todd feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Marceaus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2#Jean-Claude Marceau's cut is getting worse.
Todd throws a quick inside leg kick.
Todd takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Todd digs a good body shot into Marceau's ribs.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Todd in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Todd lands a nice leg kick that just misses Marceau's sensitive parts.
Marceau throws an overhand right that lands on Todd's shoulder, as Todd tries to avoid the shot.
Todd takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Todd misses with a right hand
and Marceau counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Marceau.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Todd misses with a low kick.
Todd has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Marceau.
Todd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marceau sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Marceau.
Todd's coach down at GWad's Playpen was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Todd's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Marceau avoids the body shot from Todd.
Marceau misses with a shot to the body
and Todd counters with an inside leg kick.
Marceau scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Todd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marceau throws out the jab.
Marceau jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Todd misses with a straight right.
Todd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marceau.
Marceau misses with an uppercut
and Todd counters with a nice uppercut.
Todd throws an off balance right hand
and Marceau counters with a nice uppercut.
That kick from Todd tenderised Marceau's leg. Marceau is trying to keep his angry face on.
Marceau misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Todd fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Todd throws a half hearted mid kick.
Marceau misses with a jab to the body
and Marceau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#Jean-Claude Marceau's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Marceau misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little jabbing left from Todd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Todd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marceau.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Todd - that will leave a mark!
Todd keeps the fight on the outside.
Todd scores with a hook.
A shot to the body from Marceau misses
and Todd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Winston Todd will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jean-Claude Marceau's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Marceau throws a right hand that misses
letting Todd counter with a right hand.
Marceau swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#KD2#
Todd cracks Marceau with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Todd has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Marceau to stand back up!#ROC2#Marceau is rocked!
Todd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Marceau is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Todd misses with a shot to the body
and Marceau counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Marceau seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marceau lunges at Todd with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Todd's hand.
Marceau tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It seemed like Todd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Marceau.
Todd cracks a nice hook into Marceau's ribs.#T1#
Marceau has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Marceau there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT2#Jeez, Jean-Claude Marceau's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Todd misses with a hook. Marceau ducked under it nicely.
Marceau is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Marceau throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD2#
and Todd counters with a nice right hand that sends Marceau toppling to the canvas! Marceau scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Todd finish him?!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jean-Claude Marceau's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Winston Todd!
Winston Todd is the new middleweight champion!
Winston Todd decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN Supernova XII
Date: Apr 24, 2022

#R1#
Todd getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#It looks like Maxim Jahouli has been cut.
Jahouli swings widly with a right hand
and Todd makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jahouli finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jahouli 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.
Todd blocks a low kick nicely.
Todd with a hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jahouli.
Jahouli throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Todd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jahouli.
Jahouli cracks Todd with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jahouli closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Jahouli misses.
Todd tried to counter with a leg kick but Jahouli avoided it.
Todd lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Jahouli throws a body shot but no joy.
Jahouli darts in trying to clinch
and Todd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Todd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jahouli.
Todd was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Todd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jahouli.
Maxim Jahouli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jahouli throws a low kick but it's checked well by Todd.
Jahouli throws a poor cross that misses
and Todd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jahouli scores with a body shot.
Todd attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T2#
Jahouli lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jahouli misses with a looping right.
Todd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jahouli.
Todd slips a straight right by Jahouli.
Jahouli throws a body shot but no joy.
Todd appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Todd misses with an uppercut.
Jahouli swings widly with a right hand
and Todd counters with an inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Todd checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Todd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jahouli keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jahouli connects with a body shot that sends Todd's belly button to the back.#T3#
Jahouli moves out of range of the body kick.
Todd misses with a hook.
Jahouli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Todd.
Jahouli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
Todd half committed to a counter leg kick.
Todd connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jahouli misses the shot to the body.
Todd misses with a low kick as Jahouli jumps back.
A countering left hand to the body from Jahouli misses.
Jahouli lands with an overhand left.
A big left from Todd misses.
Todd misses the shot to the body.
Jahouli thinks about the counter body kick.#T4#
Jahouli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Todd throwing a counter right hand but Jahouli manages to avoid it.
Jahouli turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jahouli is looking to clinch but Todd is avoiding it.
Jahouli throws a right hand that misses
and Todd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#That has opened up Maxim Jahouli's cut even more.
Jahouli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Todd avoids the body shot from Jahouli.
Todd misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jahouli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jahouli turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Winston Todd will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maxim Jahouli's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Jahouli connects with a solid leg kick.
Todd throws a leg kick but Jahouli moved away.
Jahouli cracks Todd with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jahouli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Todd.
Todd moves out of range of the body kick.
Jahouli throws a half hearted mid kick.
Todd misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jahouli fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Todd connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Jahouli takes the fight into the clinch.
Todd digs a right hand underneath Jahouli's ribcage. Jahouli let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
Jahouli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Todd makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Todd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Todd misses with a straight right.
Jahouli moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A big right from Jahouli misses.
Todd misses with a hook. Jahouli ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Jahouli was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jahouli swings away with a body shot that misses #KD#
and Todd counters with a crisp right hand that drops Jahouli! Todd lets Jahouli back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Jahouli is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Todd misses.
Jahouli is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jahouli is still on wobbly legs! Can Todd finish him?
Jahouli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
It looked like Todd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jahouli connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Todd's hands.
Jahouli seems to have recovered his senses.
Jahouli lands with a nice body kick. #T2#
Jahouli lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jahouli will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Jahouli misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Todd. Jahouli shrugs it off though.
Jahouli is breathing heavily.
Todd has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jahouli.
Todd swings for the body but Jahouli moves out of range.
Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jahouli was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd.
Jahouli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Jahouli ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
Todd scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#The cut above Maxim Jahouli's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Todd digs a good body shot into Jahouli's ribs.
Jahouli throws an off balance right hand
letting Todd counter with a right hand. #CUT#Maxim Jahouli's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Jahouli connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Todd keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jahouli throws a hook to the side of Todd's head but Todd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Todd lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jahouli misses with a straight right.
Winston Todd is winning the standup battle so far.
Todd feints and then cracks Jahouli's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jahouli down. #T4#
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jahouli moves away.
Jahouli was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Todd drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Jahouli's head, knocking him out cold! Todd is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Winston Todd!
During a confident post fight interview, Winston Todd thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Tycoon Olympics 2022 - MW Final
Date: Apr 09, 2022

#R1#
Kazuma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kazuma tries to clinch up.
Todd steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Todd attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kazuma thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kazuma throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Todd.
Kazuma will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Todd walks into a left hand.
Kazuma throws a lazy uppercut
and Todd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Todd's coach down at GWad's Playpen was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Todd's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Todd misses with an uppercut. Kazuma saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazuma throws a lazy head kick
and Todd counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kazuma definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Todd scores with a jab to the body.
Kazuma tries to land a front kick but Todd steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Todd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice shot lands for Todd.#T1#
Todd checks the leg kick.
Kazuma misses with a jab to the body
and Todd makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Todd lands with a shot to the body.
Todd with the inside leg kick. #KD2#
Todd lands a big head kick that sends Kazuma tumbling to the mat! Todd takes a step backwards and waves Kazuma back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Kiryu Kazuma has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Todd takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Todd gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kazuma.
Kazuma connects with a right hand. Todd shakes it off.
Kazuma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A punch lands to the side of Todd 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kazuma tries to clinch up but Todd circles away and keeps his distance.
Kazuma throws a lazy right hand but Todd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Todd was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Todd lands with an uppercut that bounces Kazuma off the cage and back into range.#T2#
Kazuma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kazuma misses with an uppercut. Todd saw that one coming.
Kazuma throws a lazy uppercut
and Todd counters with a thumping low kick.
Todd connects with a jab.
Todd lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kazuma is breathing heavily.
Todd scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Todd lands a really nice looking cross but Kazuma seems unphased. #ROC2#Kazuma is rocked!
Todd throws a nice inside leg kick.
Todd cracks Kazuma with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Kazuma tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Todd pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Kazuma is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Winston Todd!
A relieved looking Winston Todd 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: Tycoon Olympics 2022 - Middleweight SF
Date: Apr 08, 2022

#R1#
Crosby misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Todd! But no joy.
Todd throws a solid leg kick but Crosby takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Todd.
A quick step to the side and Crosby tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Todd lands with a shot to the body.
Crosby just misses with a punch to the body.
Todd chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Todd throws a sloppy head kick and Crosby moves out of range easily.
Crosby lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Crosby can pounce on him.
Crosby blocks a low kick nicely.
Todd misses with a body kick. #T1#
Todd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crosby.
Crosby throws a lazy uppercut
and Todd counters with a right hand to the body.
Todd tries a head kick but it misses.
Todd lands a slapping body shot.
Todd lets loose with a powerful body kick. Crosby will feel that in the morning.
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todd is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Crosby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Todd thinks about the counter body kick.
Crosby avoids the body shot from Todd. #T2#
Todd scores with a jab.
Crosby has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Crosby with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Crosby throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Todd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crosby.
Jab, jab by Crosby - just one landing.
Todd's coach down at GWad's Playpen was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Todd's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Todd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crosby.
Todd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crosby.
Todd avoids the body shot from Crosby.
Todd replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Crosby blocks it well.#T3#
Todd misses with an uppercut
and Crosby counters with a nice uppercut.
Todd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Crosby lands a jab to Todd's midsection.
Crosby walks into a stiff left hand from Todd.
Crosby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crosby throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Crosby moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT#It looks like Winston Todd has been cut.
Crosby throws a hook but Todd blocks it.#T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Crosby.
A shot to the body from Crosby misses
enabling Todd to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Dany Crosby has been cut.#KD#
Crosby lands a big uppercut and Todd crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Todd looks OK. Crosby waves Todd back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Todd connects with a body shot that sends Crosby's belly button to the back.
Todd blocks a jab.
Crosby takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Crosby appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Todd with the inside leg kick.
Todd scores with a sloppy right hand. Crosby should have avoided that one.
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 Dany Crosby will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Todd misses with a looping left.
Crosby was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Todd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crosby.
Todd cracks Crosby with a right hand to the side of the head.
Crosby takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A quick step to the side and Crosby tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dany Crosby is winning the standup battle so far.
Crosby keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Todd.
Todd takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd defending well as Crosby loads up on a big left hand.
Todd with a nice calf kick.#T1#
Crosby misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Crosby.
Todd slips under a jab.
Todd thumps Crosby with a low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Crosby as he connects with a hook.
Crosby moves away from the strike by Todd.
Crosby is looking to counter the offense by Todd and move into the clinch.
Crosby takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
Crosby loads up on a big right hand but Todd slips the punch.
Todd now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Crosby checks a leg kick nicely.
Crosby avoids the body shot from Todd.
Crosby was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crosby throws a body shot but no joy.
Crosby lands a lovely overhand right.
Todd rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Crosby counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Crosby swings for the body but Todd moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Todd takes one to the side of the head.
Crosby scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Todd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crosby.
Todd misses with a straight right.
Crosby keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Todd moves away from the strike by Crosby.
Todd slips under a jab.
Todd misses with an uppercut. Crosby saw that one coming.
Crosby throws a big counter combination but Todd scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Crosby misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Todd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Crosby just misses with a punch to the body.
Crosby takes a kick to the side of the head.
Todd lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Todd misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Crosby counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Todd blocks a leg kick.
Todd lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Todd scores with a body shot.
Todd throws a hook to the side of Crosby's head but Crosby sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Todd thumps Crosby with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dany Crosby dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Todd tried to score with a low kick but Crosby checks it.
Crosby is looking to counter punch.
Crosby bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Todd scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Todd throws a shot from downtown. Crosby moves away and avoids it.
As Todd looks to move away, Crosby throws a big counter combo but Todd just gets out of the way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crosby. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Todd looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Todd scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd misses with a leg kick.
Todd misses with a kick to the body. #T1#
Crosby loads up on a big right hand but Todd slips the punch.
Todd scoring well with a low kick there.
Todd throws out a powerful jab.
Todd scores with a decent looking hook.
Todd jabs Crosby to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Crosby loads up on a big right hand but Todd slips the punch.
Crosby throws a leg kick
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crosby scores with a hook to the body. Todd takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Crosby is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
Todd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crosby manages to avoid it.
Crosby tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Todd manages to circle out of the way.
A telegraphed right hand from Todd misses the target.
Crosby slips under a jab.
Crosby misses with a looping left.
Todd feints a counter leg kick.
Todd throws a half hearted mid kick.
Crosby is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Todd.
Crosby avoids the head kick by Todd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Todd staying out of range there.#T3#
Todd is looking to score with low kicks.
Crosby is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Todd.
That kick from Todd tenderised Crosby's leg. Crosby is trying to keep his angry face on.
A looping hook to the body misses from Todd. Crosby does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crosby is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Crosby takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A telegraphed right hand from Todd misses the target.
Crosby quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
That kick from Todd tenderised Crosby's leg. Crosby is trying to keep his angry face on.
A lazy left from Todd finds it's target.#T4#
The fighters circling - Todd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crosby swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A low kick lands for Todd.
Crosby throws a big shot that misses.
Crosby lands a jab to the nose.
Crosby lands a nice shot that snaps Todd's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crosby misses with a hook.
Todd is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Crosby looks to land a right hand but Todd moved out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Winston Todd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Crosby has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Dany Crosby!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Winston Todd!
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Winston Todd!

Winston Todd wins by split decision!
An out of breath Winston Todd thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Tycoon Olympics 2022 - Middleweight QF
Date: Apr 07, 2022

#R1#
Todd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Todd is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Johnson with a body shot.
Johnson 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.
Johnson needs to keep his hands up - Todd had a free shot at his head there.
Todd scores with a head kick.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todd moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Todd checks the leg kick nicely there.
Todd scores with a nice strike.
Todd connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johnson. Johnson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Todd thumps Johnson with a low kick.
Johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
Johnson misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Todd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Todd fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Todd misses with a hook.
Todd misses with a body kick. #T1#
Todd wants to land a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
Todd goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Todd slips the punch.
Todd feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL#
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Todd in a clinch.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Todd uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Johnson.
Todd takes a shot to the head.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Todd.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Todd.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses.
Johnson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Todd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Todd is trying to break free.#T2#
Todd is trying to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling him.
Todd blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Todd.
Todd working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Todd can't break the clinch.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Todd forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Todd lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Todd lands a body punch in the clinch.
Todd lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Todd manages to break the clinch.
Johnson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Johnson avoids a kick to the body.
Johnson misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
Todd throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Todd misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice leg kick from Johnson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Todd's coach down at GWad's Playpen was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Todd's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T3#
Todd moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Todd looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Todd takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Johnson misses. #CL#
Johnson clinches with his opponent.
Johnson lands an elbow inside that Todd shrugs off.
Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Todd's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Todd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice shot lands for Todd.
Todd misses with a body kick.
Todd blocks a low kick nicely.
Todd scores with a hook.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Todd is avoiding it.
Todd appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Nice straight punches there by Todd. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Todd.
Todd lands a nice hook to Johnson's body. Johnson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson misses with a low kick. #T4#
Todd bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Todd throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Johnson.
Todd lands a glancing blow to the side of Johnson's head.
Todd blocks a jab.
Todd is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Johnson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Todd lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Todd lands a nice looking body shot.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Todd moves out of range easily.
A low kick lands for Todd.
Todd stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice cross by Johnson.
Todd throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Todd doesn't seem bothered though.
Todd takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Johnson moves out of range as Todd throws a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Winston Todd dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Todd loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Todd can pounce on him.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Todd fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Todd with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Todd thumps Johnson with a low kick.
Johnson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
Todd misses with a low kick.
Todd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Todd looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Todd moves out of range as Johnson throws a body kick.
Todd tries a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson thumps Todd with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Todd throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T1#
Johnson misses with a hook.
Todd lands a really nice looking cross but Johnson seems unphased.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Todd.
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Todd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Todd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson lands a glancing blow to the side of Todd's head.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Johnson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Todd connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheers as Todd lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johnson doesn't seem phased though.
Todd scoring well with a low kick there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab from Johnson.
Todd's corner calls for a 1-2. Todd obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Johnson throws a hook but Todd avoids it easily.#T2#
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Todd counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Todd throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Todd has time to react.
Johnson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Johnson misses with a hook
and Todd counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Todd lands a body shot.
The fighters circling - Todd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Todd scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Todd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters circling - Todd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Todd manages to avoid it.
Todd throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it.
Johnson throws a nice head kick!
Johnson slips under a jab from Todd.
Todd is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Johnson.
Todd drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
Todd tries to land a leg kick but Johnson saw it coming and moves away.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Todd keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Johnson.
Todd connects with a nice looking jab.
Johnson slips under a jab from Todd.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Todd works Johnson's body with a nice hook.
Johnson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Good work by Johnson as he checks the leg kick.
Johnson throws out a leg kick but Todd moves out of range and Johnson only half commits.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Todd uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Todd. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Todd throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Todd misses.
Johnson tests Todd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Todd with a hook.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Johnson misses with an uppercut
and Todd makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Todd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Todd looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson misses with a low kick as Todd jumps back.
Todd throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with a left and a right that stings Todd.
Nice jab there from Todd.
Good work by Johnson as he checks the leg kick.
Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Todd avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson drops his hands momentarily and Todd takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Todd punishes Johnson's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Winston Todd will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Johnson moves out of range as Todd strikes.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Todd is looking to chop away at Johnson's legs.
Johnson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Todd. That did some damage!
Johnson slips under a jab from Todd.
It appears Johnson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Todd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson checks a low kick from Todd.
Todd looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Todd throws a big shot that misses.
Todd jabs Johnson right on the nose. Johnson blinks but takes it well.
Johnson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Todd lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson moves out of range as Todd strikes.
Johnson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Todd is looking to slow Johnson down with leg kicks.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
Johnson throws a chopping leg kick but Todd manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A low kick lands for Johnson.
Todd connects with a body shot.#T1#
Johnson slips under a jab from Todd.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Todd's head but Todd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Todd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Todd connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Todd releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Todd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Todd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab by Todd.
Johnson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Todd looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Johnson connects with a nice looking jab.
A swing and a miss from Todd.
Todd takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Todd throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Todd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Todd getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Manny Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Todd throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A low kick lands for Todd.
Todd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Todd misses with a looping right.
Todd cracks Johnson with an open hand slap.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Todd looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Todd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johnson.
Todd swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Todd has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johnson finds it's way round the side to connect with Todd's head.
Johnson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Todd.
Todd slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Todd cracks Johnson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Winston Todd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson throws a hook but Todd blocks it.
Todd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Todd circles away and keeps his distance.
Todd connects with the punch.
Todd darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Todd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Todd just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson blocks a leg kick.
Todd fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johnson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Todd.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Todd stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Winston Todd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Todd scores with a sloppy right hand. Johnson should have avoided that one.
Todd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Todd manages to avoid it.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Todd ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick.
Johnson lands a right hook to the body.
Todd connects with a single shot there.
Todd scores with a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Todd. #T4#
Todd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson throws a jab when Todd was well out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Todd misses.
Todd lands a slapping body shot.
Todd connects with a leg kick.
Todd lands with a thumping leg kick.
Todd slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Todd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Todd. That's going to slow Johnson down.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Todd fails to land with a series of punches.
Good leg kick by Todd.
Both fighters circling a little - Johnson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Johnson misses the body punch
and Todd counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Todd.
Jab, jab by Todd - just one landing.
Nice uppercut there from Todd.

And that's the end of the fight!
Winston Todd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Todd 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Winston Todd!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Winston Todd!
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Winston Todd!

Winston Todd wins by unanimous decision!
Winston Todd seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SYN 887 Namasuzuki vs Babinski
Date: Mar 20, 2022

#R1#
Wild takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wild pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab, jab by Todd - just one landing.
Todd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wild.
Wild throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Todd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wild keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Todd.
Todd loads up on a big right hand but Wild slips the punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wild checks a leg kick.
Todd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Todd cracks Wild with a good jab.
Todd is looking to score with low kicks.
Todd throws a looping overhand right but Wild ducks down to avoid it.
Wild misses with a wild body shot.
Wild uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Todd.
Wild misses with a looping right.
Wild misses with a straight right.
Wild is looking to chop away at Todd's legs.
Todd lands a nice looking body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wild lands an overhand right.
Todd slips a jab from Wild.
Todd scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wild moves away from the strike by Todd.
A countering left hand to the body from Wild misses.#T1#
Todd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Todd slips a straight right by Wild.
Todd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Todd lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wild throws a half hearted mid kick.
Todd moves out of range as Wild throws a body kick.
Todd misses with a straight left.
Wild misses with a low kick.
Todd throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wild misses with a straight left.
A jab from Todd misses.
Wild looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Todd misses the shot to the body.
Wild takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wild tests Todd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Todd throws a leg kick which misses Wild's front leg but catches the back leg as Wild tries to avoid it.
Wild swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Todd throws a shot from downtown. Wild moves away and avoids it.
Todd misses with an uppercut.
Wild swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wild staying out of range there.
It seemed like Wild was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Todd misses with a low kick as Wild jumps back.#T2#
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wild misses with an uppercut. Todd saw that one coming.
Todd throws a big shot that misses.
A shot to the liver by Todd. Beautiful body shot.
Wild throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Todd throws an overhand right that lands on Wild's shoulder, as Wild tries to avoid the shot.
A nice side step and Wild releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Todd lands a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Wild misses the target.
Todd is looking for a counter combo.
Todd attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wild has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wilfredo Wild seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wild throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Todd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wild.
Wild tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Wild.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wild moves away.
Wild connects with a looping right hand.
Todd scores with the left hand. Wild knows he should have avoided that one.
The fighters circling - Wild throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Todd misses with a hook. Wild ducked under it nicely.
Wild steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Todd.
Wild swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wild uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Todd.
Wild tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Wild.
Todd is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wild.#T3#
Todd throws an overhand right that lands on Wild's shoulder, as Wild tries to avoid the shot.
Wild is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Todd.
Wild misses with a low kick.
Todd fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wild on the side of the head.
Wild scores with a hook to the body. Todd takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wild moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wild 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.
Wild throws a shot from downtown. Todd moves away and avoids it.
Todd looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Todd misses with a looping left.
Wild misses with a left hand
and Todd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wild throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wild connects with the punch.
Todd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wild. That did some damage!
Todd takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wild keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Todd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wild sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wild misses with a hook
and Todd makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice body kick there by Todd.
Wild 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.
Wild just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTodd.
Todd throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4#
Wild avoids the body shot from Todd.
Wild misses with an uppercut
and Todd counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wild takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
Todd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wild stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Todd. Wild does a little dance to reset his feet.
Todd takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Todd throws a low kick but Wild avoids it.
Todd moves out of range as Wild throws a body kick.
Todd tries to work over Wild's front leg with a kick but Wild checks it.
Wild misses with a hook. Todd ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Todd misses the target.
Wild takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Todd misses.
Wild just misses with a punch to the body.
Todd throws a leg kick which misses Wild's front leg but catches the back leg as Wild tries to avoid it.
Wild moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wild tries to work over Todd's front leg with a kick but Todd checks it.
Todd walks into a left hand.
Wild looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
Todd misses with a body shot.
Wild has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Todd finds it's way round the side to connect with Wild's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Winston Todd dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Wild scores with a body shot.
Wild shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wild uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Todd.
It seemed like Wild was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wild throws a body shot but no joy.
Wild misses with a jab to the body
and Todd counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wild throws a poor cross that misses
and Todd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Todd throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wild throws a looping overhand right but Todd ducks down to avoid it.
Wild misses with a lunging right hand
and Todd counters with an inside leg kick.
Todd throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Todd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wild swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Todd lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Todd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wild's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Todd misses with a low kick.
Todd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wild lands the left hand.
A slow jab from Todd misses its intended target.
Todd throws an overhand right that lands on Wild's shoulder, as Wild tries to avoid the shot.
Wild misses with an uppercut. Todd saw that one coming.
Wild misses with an uppercut
and Todd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Wild throws a hook to the side of Todd's head but Todd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Wild backs away, Todd returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Wild fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Todd on the side of the head.
Todd jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wild looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Todd moves out of range of the body kick.
Todd looks to land a right hand but Wild moved out of range.
Wild swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Todd looks to land a left hand but Wild moved out of range nicely.
Wild ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
Todd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wild looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wild swings for the body but Todd moves out of range.
Todd misses with a body kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Todd darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fighters circling - Wild throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Todd misses with an uppercut. Wild saw that one coming.
Todd uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wild uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Wild might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Todd has got the better of the exchanges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wild misses with a left hand
and Todd counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Todd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Todd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wild misses with a hook.#T2#
Todd looks to throw the jab but Wild is out of range.
Todd on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wild misses with a hook.
Wild avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Winston Todd is winning the standup battle so far.
Wild connects with a nice looking jab.
Wild staying out of range there.
Wild scores with a nice body kick.
Todd pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Wild back to the cage. Todd follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Todd on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wild scores with the left hand. Todd knows he should have avoided that one.
Todd takes a swing at Wild's ribcage but misses.
Todd misses with a straight right.
Wild tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Wild.
Wild looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
Wild motions for Todd to come forward. Wild throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Todd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wild will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wild. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Todd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Todd looks to land a left hand but Wild moved out of range nicely.
Todd connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wild momentarily.
Todd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wild.
A low kick from Wild is predictable there
and Todd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wild misses with a body shot.
Wild moves forwards but Todd connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wild uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Todd.
Todd takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Todd avoids the body shot from Wild.
Todd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wild can do to turn this around?
Todd misses with an uppercut. Wild saw that one coming.
Wild looks to throw the jab but Todd is out of range.
Todd misses with a wild body shot.
Todd is looking to chop away at Wild's legs.
Wild moves out of range as Todd strikes.
Wild's corner calls for a 1-2. Wild obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Todd looks to land a right hand but Wild moved out of range.
Todd throws a front kick aimed at Wild's knee but Wild avoids it well.
Wild scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Todd misses with a looping left.
Todd scores with a head kick. #T4#
Todd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wild.
Wild pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Todd takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wild moves out of range of the strikes.
Wild throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Todd on the side of the head.
Wild swings for the body but Todd moves out of range.
Todd jabs Wild to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wild misses with a hook
letting Todd counter with a right hand.
Nice cross by Todd.
A head kick from Todd lands but Wild takes it in his stride.
Wild misses with an uppercut. Todd saw that one coming.
Wild rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Todd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Wild misses.
Todd throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wild throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wild avoids the body shot from Todd.
Todd throws a wild body kick that Wild sees coming a mile off.
Wild waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Todd.
Todd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wild.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Winston Todd dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Wild on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Todd. Todd obviously looking to wear him down.
Wild has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Todd throws a quick inside leg kick.
Todd takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wild missing with a left hand there. Todd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wild fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Todd has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Todd blocks a low kick nicely.
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Wild.
Todd misses with a hook.
Wild misses with a hook
and Todd counters with a nice uppercut.
Wild throws a jab when Todd was well out of range.
Wild scores with a body shot.
Wild walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wild swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Todd lands with a right hand.
Todd misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wild takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wild will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Todd throws a lazy right hand but Wild sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Todd jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Todd tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wild is able to avoid easily.
Wild pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wild misses with a wild body shot.
Todd throwing a counter right hand but Wild manages to avoid it.
Todd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wild 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.
Wild bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Todd's head backwards.
A nice leg kick from Wild, right into the meat of the thigh.
Todd finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wild misses with a low kick.
Wild looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Todd.
Wild throws an off balance right hand
and Todd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wild with the inside leg kick.
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wild was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd.
Todd misses with a leg kick.
Wild throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Todd stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Todd throws a sloppy head kick and Wild moves out of range easily.
Wild blocks a leg kick.
Wilfredo Wild has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nice uppercut there from Wild.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Todd lands with a shot to the body.
Wild throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Todd appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Todd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wild.
Todd bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wild's head backwards.
Wild blocks a low kick nicely.
Wild cracks Todd with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wild's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Todd connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wild scrambles back to his feet.
Todd scores with a nice right hand.
Todd throws a leg kick but Wild sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wild checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wild moves away.
Todd cracks a nice hook into Wild's ribs.
Donk. Wild catches Todd right on the button with a cross.
Todd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wild. That did some damage!
Todd doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wild scores with a shot to the body.
Todd misses with a hook. Wild ducked under it nicely.
Wild lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Todd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wild throws a right hand that misses
and Todd counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Todd takes a swing at Wild's ribcage but misses.
Todd connects with a looping right hand.
Todd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Todd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wild sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Todd throws a half hearted mid kick.
Todd takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Winston Todd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Todd missing with a left hand there. Wild was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wild missing with a left hand there. Todd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Todd blocks the body kick.
Todd with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Todd gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wild misses with an uppercut.
Wild drops his hands momentarily and Todd takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wild thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wild misses with a few strikes there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Todd connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
Wild misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from Todd does no damage.
Wild's corner calls for a 1-2. Wild obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Todd, as that shot connected.
Todd scores with a hook to the body. Wild takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Todd throws a hook but Wild blocks it.
The fighters circling - Wild throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wild throws a right and a left that Todd avoids nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Todd.
An inside leg kick lands from Wild.
Todd moves out of range as Wild strikes.
Nice defenses there by Wild.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Todd. Wild shrugs it off though.
Wild throws a looping overhand right but Todd ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wild throws an overhand right that lands on Todd's shoulder, as Todd tries to avoid the shot.
Todd lands a slapping body shot.
Todd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wild slips a jab and a cross from Todd.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Winston Todd.
Well Todd has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

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

Event: HFC 120 - Todd vs Soares
Date: Feb 05, 2022

#R1#
Soares misses with a shot to the body
and Todd counters with a nice low kick that buckles Soares's knee momentarily.
Soares lands with a cross.
Soares lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Soares looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
Todd throwing a counter right hand but Soares manages to avoid it.
Gilbervan Soares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soares on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Soares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Soares.
Soares misses with a double jab.
Todd lands with a straight right. Soares didn't see that one coming.
Todd throws a powerful right kick. Soares tried to block low but the kick was high! Soares was taken right off of his feet! Todd jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Winston Todd!
Winston Todd retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Winston Todd thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HFC 116 - Todd vs Nickel
Date: Jan 01, 2022

#R1#
Todd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nickel.
Todd throws a front kick aimed at Nickel's knee but Nickel avoids it well.
Todd throws an overhand right that lands on Nickel's shoulder, as Nickel tries to avoid the shot.
Nickel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nickel doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Todd misses with a lunging right hand
and Nickel counters with a thumping low kick.
Todd lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Todd swings for the body but Nickel moves out of range.
Nickel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Todd.
A nice side step and Nickel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Todd misses with an uppercut
letting Nickel counter with a right hand.
Todd connects with a right hand. Nickel shakes it off.
Nickel jabs Todd right on the nose. Todd blinks but takes it well.
Nickel misses with a lunging right hand
and Todd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chip Nickel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Todd has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nickel misses the shot to the body.
Nickel tries to clinch up but Todd circles away and keeps his distance.
Todd will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickel lunges at Todd with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Todd's hand.
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Nickel.
Todd lands a jab to the head.
Todd misses with a leg kick. #T1#
Nickel with a jab.
Nickel lunges at Todd with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Todd's hand.
Nickel is looking to land body kicks.
Todd throws a looping overhand right but Nickel ducks down to avoid it.
Todd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nickel throws out a loose jab but Todd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Todd misses with a body kick.
Todd takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Todd slips a jab from Nickel.
Nickel wants to slow Todd down by chopping away at his legs.
Nickel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Todd's hands.
Nickel throws a leg kick which misses Todd's front leg but catches the back leg as Todd tries to avoid it.
Nickel is looking to clinch.
Nickel misses with an uppercut.
Todd misses with a straight right.
Despite the aggression on Nickel's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Nickel moves into the clinch.
Todd misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Todd. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Nickel fails to land.
Todd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Todd definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A shot in the inside from Todd.
Todd lands with a right to the head.
Todd lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Todd.
Todd prevents a body shot from Nickel.
Todd misses with a body punch. #BC#
Todd breaks the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nickel.
Todd scores with a nice body kick.
Todd feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nickels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Todd scores with a jab.
Todd lands a nice looking body shot.
Nickel avoids the body shot from Todd.
Todd throws a leg kick but Nickel checks it.
Todd throws a body kick that misses.
Nickel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Todd lands a head shot.
Todd throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Todd throws a jab but it's blocked by Nickel.
Todd throws out a loose jab but Nickel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nickel follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Nickel.
Nickel staying out of range there.
Nickel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nickel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Todd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nickel.
Todd loads up on a big right hand but Nickel slips the punch.#CL2#
Todd tries to keep at a distance but Nickel has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Todd.
Nickel tries to work over Todd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nickel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Todd lands a shot to the body.
Todd scores with a hook to the body.
Nickel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Todd misses with the head strike.
Nickel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nickel takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T4#
Todd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Todd softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nickel misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Todd.
Todd misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Todd tries to throw a body punch but Nickel avoids it by throwing Todd back against the cage.
Todd lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Todd breaks the clinch.
Todd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good exchange - Todd coming out on top.
Nickel misses with a leg kick
and Todd counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nickel thinking.
Nickel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Nickel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Todd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A decent looking cross lands there for Todd.#CL2#
Nickel pushes Todd up against the cage in a clinch.
Todd blocks a body shot from Nickel.
Todd tries a body shot but Nickel blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Winston Todd dominated that round.
That's time! Todd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Todd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nickel throws a big counter head kick but Todd avoids it with no problem.
Todd on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Good leg kick by Todd.
The fighters circling - Todd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nickel staying out of range there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nickel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nickel avoids a kick to the body.
Nickel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Todd wants to clinch up but Nickel keeps it at a distance.
Todd throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #CL#
Nickel gets tackled into the cage by Todd. Todd maintains the clinch.
Nickel misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nickel blocking some punches.
Todd prevents a body shot from Nickel.
Nickel can't find room to land a body shot as Todd controls the action.
Todd lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nickel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Todd lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Todd lands an uppercut.
Todd works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Todd tries to work over Nickel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Todd pushes Nickel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Todd lands a body shot.
Nickel is breathing heavily.#BC#
Todd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Todd avoids the head kick by Nickel.
Nickel throws the kick towards the body but Todd avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nickel checks a leg kick.
Nickel has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A nice inside leg kick there by Todd. That's going to slow Nickel down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Todd. That's going to slow Nickel down.
Winston Todd is winning the standup battle so far.
Nickel moves out of range of the strikes.
Nickel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Todd.
Todd misses with an uppercut. Nickel saw that one coming.
Nickel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Todd's head backwards.
Todd lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nickel's sensitive parts.
Todd misses with a straight right.
Todd misses with a body shot. #T2#
Nickel looks to land a right hand but Todd moved out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickel lands with a shot to the body.
Nickel is looking to clinch.
Nickel staying out of range there.
Todd is looking to clinch but Nickel is avoiding it.
An inside leg kick from Todd misses.
Todd just misses with a punch to the body.
Nickel throws the kick towards the body but Todd avoids it.
Todd is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nickel throws an overhand right that lands on Todd's shoulder, as Todd tries to avoid the shot.
Todd throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Todd throws the left hand but Nickel avoids the punch easily.
Nickel avoids the body shot from Todd.
Nickel throws a body shot but no joy.
Nickel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Todd moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Todd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Todd closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
Todd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nickel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nickel blocks a body shot from Todd.
Todd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Todd misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Todd fails to land.
Nickel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Todd's elbow.
Todd lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nickel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nickel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Todd blocking some punches.
Nickel tries to work over Todd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Winston Todd has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Todd throws a punch but it's blocked by Nickel.
Todd misses with a body punch.
Nickel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Todd can't find room to land a body shot as Nickel controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nickel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nickel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nickel is trying to break free.
A left hand lands to the body for Nickel. #T4#
Todd scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nickel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nickel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nickel.
A right handed body shot lands from Todd.
Nickel lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nickel.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Todd blocking some punches.
Nickel blocks an uppercut.
Nickel works on Todd's body with a couple of short punches.
Nickel lands a left hand.
Todd misses with a punch to the body.
Nickel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nickel digs a right hand underneath Todd's ribcage. Todd let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nickel tries a body shot but Todd blocks it.
Nickel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Come on Nickel - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Todd blocking some punches.
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 Winston Todd will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Todd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nickel.#CL#
Todd takes the fight into the clinch.
Todd misses with the head strike.
Todd swings wildly with an uppercut but Nickel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nickel can't find room to land a body shot as Todd controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nickel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Todd is leaning against Nickel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Todd lands a shoulder strike.
Nickel can't find room to land a body shot as Todd controls the action.
Todd lands a left hand.
Todd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nickel.
Todd lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Todd misses with the head strike.
Nickel misses with some punches.
Todd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nickel can do to turn this around?
Todd scores with a nice hook to the head.
Todd scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Todd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Todd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Todd lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Todd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nickel tries to work over Todd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Todd tries to work over Nickel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Todd looking to slow down the pace here.
Nickel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nickel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nickel tries a body shot but Todd blocks it.
Todd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nickel's elbow.
Todd lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nickel misses with a punch to the body.
Nickel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Todd tries to throw a body punch but Nickel avoids it by throwing Todd back against the cage.
Nickel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Todd - that landed with a thud.
Todd blocks a body shot from Nickel. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Todd.
Todd wants to stall.
Still in the clinch, Nickel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nickel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Todd blocks an uppercut.
Nickel struggles to land a body shot inside as Todd controls his hands.
Nickel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nickel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nickel cracks Todd with a nice body shot.
Nickel throws a head punch that misses.
Nickel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Todd scores with a shot to the side of Nickel's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Todd misses with a punch to the body.
Nickel gets through Todd's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nickel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nickel lands with a left to the head.
Todd lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nickel backwards.
Todd doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Todd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nickel blocks an uppercut.
Nickel misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Todd fails to land.
Nickel lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Todd breaks the clinch.
Todd staying out of range there.
Todd half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nickel tests Todd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nickel throws a leg kick but Todd checks it.
Nickel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nickel takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
Todd looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Todd lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nickel's sensitive parts.
Todd avoids the body shot from Nickel.
An attempted straight right counter from Todd misses the target.
Todd misses with a low kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nickel. Todd shrugs it off though.
Todd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Todd works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nickel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Todd misses with a looping right.
Todd cracks a nice hook into Nickel's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Todd throws a leg kick but Nickel moved away.
Nickel lands a nice shot to the body.
Todd takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nickel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Todd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nickel throws the left hand but Todd avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Todd misses the target.
Todd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nickel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nickel throws a leg kick that misses.
Todd throws out a loose jab but Nickel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Todd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Todd paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Winston Todd did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Todd avoids the body shot from Nickel.
A slow jab from Todd misses its intended target.
Todd throws a quick inside leg kick.
Todd swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nickel counters with a nice low kick that buckles Todd's knee momentarily.
Todd's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nickel under the eye.
Nickel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nickel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Todd.
Todd lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A big left from Nickel misses.
Nickel walks into a left hand.
Todd finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nickel blocks the body kick. #CL2#
Nickel moves into the clinch.
Todd misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Nickel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Todd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Todd just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot lands for Todd.
Nickel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Todd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nickel.
Nickel throws a shot from downtown. Todd moves away and avoids it.
Nickel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nickel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nickel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Todd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nickel checks a low kick from Todd.
Nickel feints and then cracks Todd's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Todd down.
Todd ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A cross from Todd lands.
Todd lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Todd.
Nickel slips under a jab.#T2#
Todd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nickel manages to avoid it.
Nickel throws a jab when Todd was well out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nickel moves out of range of the body kick from Todd.
Todd looks to score with a jab to the body but Nickel is just out of range.
Nickel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
An inside leg kick from Todd misses.
Nickel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Todd gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nickel.
Todd throws a hook to the side of Nickel's head but Nickel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nickel throws a low kick but Todd moves out of range easily.
Todd is looking to counter the offense by Nickel and move into the clinch.
Todd scores with a decent looking hook.
Good leg kick by Todd.
Nickel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nickel scoring well with a low kick there.
Todd walks into a left hand.
Todd fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nickel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Todd.#T3#
Todd defending well as Nickel loads up on a big left hand.
Good leg kick by Nickel.
Nice straight punches there by Todd. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Todd.
Todd checks a low kick from Nickel.
Nickel misses the body punch
and Todd counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Nickel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nickel scores with a sloppy right hand. Todd should have avoided that one.
Todd throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Todd turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Todd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Todd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nickel.
Todd appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nickel.
A telegraphed right hand from Nickel misses the target.
Nickel throws out a loose jab but Todd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Todd works Nickel's body with a nice hook.
Todd scores with a leg kick. #T4#
Todd lands a head kick. Nickel smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Todd throws a jab but it's blocked by Nickel.
Nickel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Todd avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nickel throws a looping overhand right but Todd ducks down to avoid it.
Todd staying out of range there.
Nickel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nickel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Todd lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nickel circles away quickly and effectively.
Nickel throws the left hand but Todd avoids the punch easily.
Nickel blocks a low kick nicely.
Nickel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Todd dodges the punch combination from Nickel.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nickel.
Todd walks into a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Winston Todd had his way with Chip Nickel in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Todd cracks Nickel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Todd connects with a leg kick.
A jab from Todd finds it's way through Nickel's defenses.
Todd uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nickel throws a hook but Todd avoids it easily.#CL#
Todd closes the distance and pushes Nickel back into the cage.
Todd lands with a left to the head.
Todd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nickel tries to work over Todd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Todd prevents a body shot from Nickel.
Todd digs a right hand underneath Nickel's ribcage. Nickel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nickel digs a right hand underneath Todd's ribcage. Todd let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nickel's elbow.
Nickel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Todd misses with a punch to the body.
Todd lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickel throws a punch but it's blocked by Todd.
Todd lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nickel backwards. #T1#
Todd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nickel's elbow.
Todd lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Todd manages to break the clinch.
Nickel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Todd.
Nickel digs a good hook to Todd's body.
Todd throws a shot from downtown. Nickel moves away and avoids it.
Todd lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Todd checks the leg kick.
Nickel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nickel blocks a head kick by Todd.
Nickel throws a nice looking combination but Todd bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Todd looks to throw the jab but Nickel is out of range.
Nickel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nickel dips to his left and cracks Todd with an uppercut!
Nickel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Todd throws out a loose jab but Nickel uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Todd throws a wild body kick that Nickel sees coming a mile off.
Todd jabs at Nickel's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Todd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nickel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Todd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Todd rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nickel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Todd.
Todd listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nickel lunges at Todd with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Todd's hand.
Todd tries to bum rush Nickel with a series of wild strikes but Nickel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nickel lands a really nice looking cross but Todd seems unphased.
Todd throws a head kick that misses
and Nickel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Todd lands with a good body shot.
Todd slips a straight right by Nickel.
Todd avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nickel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nickel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chip Nickel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Todd throws a looping overhand right but Nickel ducks down to avoid it.
Nickel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todd getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nickel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Todd has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nickel throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nickel scores with a sloppy right hand. Todd should have avoided that one.
Todd finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nickel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Winston Todd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Todd connects with an inside leg kick.
Todd scores with a punch to the head.
Nickel defending well as Todd loads up on a big left hand.
Nickel throws the left hand but Todd avoids the punch easily.
Todd pushes Nickel away with a front kick.
Todd is looking to slow Nickel down with leg kicks.
Todd lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Todd on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T4#
Todd blocks a jab.
Nickel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Todd tests Nickel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nickel walks into a left hand.
Todd connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nickel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Todd catches Nickel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Todd with a nice calf kick.
Nickel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Todd moves in looking to clinch but Nickel pushes him off.
Good exchange - Todd coming out on top.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Todd avoids the body shot from Nickel.
Nickel loads up on a big right hand but Todd slips the punch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Winston Todd!
Winston Todd retains his middleweight title!
In his post fight interview, Winston Todd started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: HFC 112 - Tonissar vs Todd II
Date: Dec 04, 2021

#R1#
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
Tonissaar misses with a kick to the body
enabling Todd to counter with a crisp jab.
Todd throws a front kick aimed at Tonissaar's knee but Tonissaar avoids it well.
Tonissaar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good shot there by Tonissaar.
Todd 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.
Tonissaar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Todd.
Todd throws a lazy right hand but Tonissaar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Todd looks to score with a jab to the body but Tonissaar is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Todd.
Todd slips a jab from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar scores with a sloppy right hand. Todd should have avoided that one.
Todd scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tonissaar throws out a powerful jab.
Tonissaar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tonissaar looks to land a right hand but Todd moved out of range.
Todd with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tonissaar moves out of range as Todd strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Tonissaar misses its target.
Todd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Todd now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A big right from Tonissaar misses. #T1#
Tonissaar ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
Todd misses with a hook.
Tonissaar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Todd finds it's way round the side to connect with Tonissaar's head.
Todd catches Tonissaar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Todd thows a leg kick but Tonissaar checks it
and Tonissaar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Todd 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.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tonissaar moves away.
Tonissaar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tonissaar tests Todd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Todd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Todd throws a poor cross that misses
letting Tonissaar counter with a right hand.
Todd has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tonissaar.
Todd tries to score with a low kick but Tonissaar moves his leg out of the way.
Tonissaar is looking to counter punch.
Tonissaar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tonissaar half committed to a counter leg kick.
Todd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tonissaar misses the jab.
Todd loads up on a big right hand but Tonissaar slips the punch.#T2#
Tonissaar throws a leg kick but Todd moved away.
Todd closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tonissaar.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
Todd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tonissaar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Todd.
Todd misses with a body shot.
Todd avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A telegraphed right hand from Tonissaar misses the target.
Todd pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Todd throws the left hand but Tonissaar avoids the punch easily.
Tonissaar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Todd misses the target.
Todd just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTonissaar.
Todd throws an off balance right hand
and Tonissaar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Todd throws a low kick but Tonissaar avoids it.
The fighters circling - Todd throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Tonissaar looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
Tonissaar blocks a low kick nicely.
Todd tries a head kick but it misses.
Tonissaar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tonissaar checks a low kick from Todd.
A clash of legs there as Tonissaar blocks the low kick.
Todd misses with a leg kick
and Tonissaar counters with a straight right hand.
Todd throws a right hand that misses
and Todd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tonissaar throws a jab when Todd was well out of range.
Todd throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Todd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Todd.
Tonissaar misses with a hook
and Todd counters with a stiff right hand.
Tonissaar throws a jab when Todd was well out of range.
Tonissaar looks to land a right hand but Todd moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Todd misses the target.
Todd misses with an uppercut. Tonissaar saw that one coming.#T4#
Todd moves out of range of the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tonissaar throws a good cross that connects.
Todd takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tonissaar swings for the body but Todd moves out of range.
Tonissaar tries a low kick but Todd avoids it.
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todd takes a kick to the side of the head.
Todd misses the shot to the body.
Tonissaar fails to land with a series of punches.
Todd connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Todd's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tonissaar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Todd scrambles back to his feet.
Tonissaar slips a jab from Todd.
Tonissaar slips a straight right by Todd.
Tonissaar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Todd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Todd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonissaar.
Todd flicks out a counter leg kick but Tonissaar steps away.
Tonissaar avoids the head kick by Todd.
Todd closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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 Baruto Tonissaar will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Todd's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tonissaar under the eye.
Todd takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tonissaar 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 Todd has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Todd and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A cross from Tonissaar lands.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick
and Todd counters with a stiff right hand.
Tonissaar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Todd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tonissaar.
Todd slips under a jab from Tonissaar.
Some bone on bone action there as Tonissaar checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tonissaar dodges the punch combination from Todd.
A big right from Todd misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Tonissaar misses the target.
A shot to the liver by Todd. Beautiful body shot.
Tonissaar checks a leg kick.
Tonissaar looks for the body kick but Todd saw that one coming.
Tonissaar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonissaar throws an overhand right that lands on Todd's shoulder, as Todd tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Todd swings for the body but Tonissaar moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Tonissaar misses.
Todd loads up on a big right hand but Tonissaar slips the punch.
Todd swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tonissaar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Todd blocks a jab.
Todd is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tonissaar with a body shot.
A big right from Tonissaar misses.
Todd throws a nice inside leg kick.
Todd 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.
Tonissaar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Todd throws a body punch but Tonissaar moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Tonissaar.
Todd motions for Tonissaar to come forward. Todd throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tonissaar quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Todd looks to land a body kick but Tonissaar moved away.
Tonissaar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tonissaar tries a low kick but Todd avoids it.
Tonissaar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Todd.
A low kick lands for Todd. #T2#
Tonissaar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tonissaar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Todd looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters circling a little - Tonissaar finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tonissaar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot.
Tonissaar looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Todd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tonissaar checks the leg kick nicely there.
It looked like Tonissaar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Todd takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Todd throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Todd scores with a kick to the midsection.
Todd throws a head kick that misses.
Todd on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tonissaar. Tonissaar obviously looking to wear him down.
Tonissaar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Todd was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tonissaar throws a lazy right hand but Todd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Todd throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tonissaar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big left from Todd misses.
Tonissaar connects with a looping right hand.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick as Todd jumps back.
Todd takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Todd moves out of range of the strikes.
Baruto Tonissaar is winning the standup battle so far.
A shot to the body from Tonissaar misses
and Todd counters with a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tonissaar checks a leg kick.
Todd throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Todd misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tonissaar counters with a nice uppercut.
Tonissaar 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.
Todd takes a swing at Tonissaar's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Tonissaar misses the target.
Todd missing with a left hand there. Tonissaar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Todd.#T4#
Todd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Todd there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tonissaar throws a jab but it's blocked by Todd.
A low kick from Todd is predictable there
and Tonissaar counters with a nice leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tonissaar 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 Todd has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Todd and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tonissaar thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Todd if he has to take too many more of those.
Todd digs a good body shot into Tonissaar's ribs.
Todd blocks a head kick by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar feints and then cracks Todd's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Todd down.
Tonissaar throws a hook but Todd blocks it.
Todd throws out a counter right but Tonissaar avoids it with no problem.
Tonissaar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Todd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Tonissaar is predictable there
and Todd counters with a right hand to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tonissaar.
Todd misses with a right hand
and Tonissaar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Todd throws a lazy right hand but Tonissaar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tonissaar moves out of range of the body kick from Todd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Winston Todd will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Todd slips under a jab from Tonissaar.
Todd moves out of range as Tonissaar strikes.
Tonissaar throws a predictable looking body shot
and Todd counters with a right hand to the body.
Todd throws a leg kick which misses Tonissaar's front leg but catches the back leg as Tonissaar tries to avoid it.
Todd takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Todd moves out of range as Tonissaar throws a body kick.
Tonissaar throws the kick towards the body but Todd avoids it.
Tonissaar lands an overhand right.
Todd jabs at Tonissaar's body.
Tonissaar swings widly with a right hand
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Todd has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Todd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd lands a nice looking body shot.
Tonissaar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tonissaar throws a hook but Todd blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tonissaar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Todd.
Todd takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Todd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Todd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Todd.
Tonissaar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tonissaar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Tonissaar throws a right hand that misses
and Todd counters with a nice body shot.
Todd avoids the body shot from Tonissaar.
Todd throws a jab but it's blocked by Tonissaar.
Todd misses with an uppercut
and Tonissaar counters with a good low kick that Todd was not able to check.
Todd takes a swing at Tonissaar's ribcage but misses.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tonissaar moves out of range as Todd throws a body kick.
Tonissaar half committed to a counter leg kick.
Todd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tonissaar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Todd fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A shot to the liver by Tonissaar. Beautiful body shot.
Tonissaar moves out of range of the body kick.#T2#
Todd lands with a right hand.
A big right from Tonissaar misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tonissaar moves away.
Tonissaar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tonissaar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Todd connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tonissaar misses with a wild body shot.
Todd misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Tonissaar to counter with a crisp jab.
Todd checks a leg kick nicely.
Todd lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Todd throws a poor cross that misses
and Tonissaar counters with a three punch combo that has Todd backing up. Todd nods at Tonissaar to acknowledge the strikes.
Todd thumps Tonissaar with a low kick.
Todd throws a looping overhand right but Tonissaar ducks down to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tonissaar. That's going to slow Todd down.
Tonissaar misses with a lunging right hand
and Todd counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Todd misses with a low kick. #T3#
Tonissaar tries to land a leg kick but Todd saw it coming and moves away.
Tonissaar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
Todd blocks a jab.
Todd throws a looping overhand right but Tonissaar ducks down to avoid it.
Tonissaar throws a hook but Todd avoids it easily.
It seemed like Todd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Tonissaar misses.
A little jabbing left from Todd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Todd misses with a straight left.
Todd connects with a body shot that sends Tonissaar's belly button to the back.
Tonissaar ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
Todd throws a hook to the side of Tonissaar's head but Tonissaar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Tonissaar misses the target.
Tonissaar misses with an uppercut. Todd saw that one coming.
Todd throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tonissaar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tonissaar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tonissaar connects with the punch.#T4#
Tonissaar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Todd is trying to counter with his kicks.
Todd catches Tonissaar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tonissaar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Todd cracks Tonissaar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Todd moves forwards but Tonissaar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tonissaar swings for the body but Todd moves out of range.
Todd with the inside leg kick.
Tonissaar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Todd is able to avoid easily.
A jab from Todd misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Todd checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Todd looks to score with a jab to the body but Tonissaar is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Todd.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
Todd moves out of range as Tonissaar strikes.
Tonissaar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Winston Todd just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Todd scores with a shot to the body.
Tonissaar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Todd slips a jab from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
Todd cracks Tonissaar with a good jab.
A low kick from Todd is predictable there
and Tonissaar counters with a two punch combo.
Todd buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Todd with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Todd tries to move into range but Tonissaar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tonissaar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tonissaar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Todd looks for the body kick but Tonissaar saw that one coming.
Todd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Tonissaar misses the target.
Todd misses with a body shot.
Tonissaar avoids a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tonissaar avoids a kick to the body. #T1#
Todd swings widly with a right hand
and Tonissaar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tonissaar misses with a leg kick
and Todd counters with a nice uppercut.
Good leg kick by Todd.
Todd loads up on a big right hand but Tonissaar slips the punch.
Tonissaar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Todd. Tonissaar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tonissaar dips to his left and cracks Todd with an uppercut!
Tonissaar works the jab nicely.
Tonissaar throws a poor cross that misses
and Todd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Todd avoids the body shot from Tonissaar.
Todd misses with a looping right.
Tonissaar throws a head kick that Todd semi-blocks.
Todd tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tonissaar swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Todd throws a body shot but no joy.
Tonissaar avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Todd shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tonissaar misses with a hook. Todd ducked under it nicely.
Todd throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tonissaar on the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Todd.
Todd looks to land a right hand but Tonissaar moved out of range.
Tonissaar swings for the body but Todd moves out of range.
Todd replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Tonissaar blocks it well.
Todd misses with a looping left.
It looked like Tonissaar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tonissaar tries to score with a low kick but Todd moves his leg out of the way.
Todd on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Tonissaar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tonissaar misses with an uppercut.
Tonissaar thows a leg kick but Todd checks it
and Todd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Todd slips a jab from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar cracks a nice hook into Todd's ribs.
Tonissaar misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Tonissaar pivots, looking for a leg kick but Todd is out of range and Tonissaar settles back down.
A jab from Todd misses.
Tonissaar swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Todd scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Todd cracks Tonissaar with a right hand to the side of the head.
Todd takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Todd throws a jab but it's blocked by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Todd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tonissaar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tonissaar just misses with a punch to the body.
Tonissaar ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
Tonissaar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tonissaar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Todd checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tonissaar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tonissaar.
Todd lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A big right from Todd misses.
Tonissaar throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tonissaar was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd.
Todd bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tonissaar's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That kick from Todd tenderised Tonissaar's leg. Tonissaar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good leg kick by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
A lazy left from Tonissaar finds it's target.
Todd checks the leg kick.
Todd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Todd moves out of range of the body kick from Tonissaar.
A swing and a miss from Tonissaar.
Todd avoids the body shot from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Winston Todd will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Todd throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tonissaar stuns Todd with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Todd misses with a low kick.
Todd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tonissaar.
Todd connects with a crisp jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Todd.
Tonissaar misses with a wild body shot.
Crunch! Todd slams his shin into Tonissaar's torso.
Todd scores with a leg kick.
Tonissaar scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd throws a head kick but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Todd cracks Tonissaar with a good jab.
Todd moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Todd avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Tonissaar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tonissaar moves out of range as Todd strikes.
Tonissaar throws the kick towards the body but Todd avoids it.
Todd takes a swing at Tonissaar's ribcage but misses.
Tonissaar ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
Tonissaar lands with a shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Tonissaar there.
Todd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tonissaar takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
Todd tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tonissaar throws a big shot that misses.
Todd was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A jab from Tonissaar misses.
Todd avoids the body shot from Tonissaar.
Todd tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tonissaar was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd.
Baruto Tonissaar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Todd goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tonissaar appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Todd swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tonissaar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Todd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tonissaar.
Todd throws a looping overhand right but Tonissaar ducks down to avoid it.
Tonissaar pivots, looking for a leg kick but Todd is out of range and Tonissaar settles back down.
Todd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Todd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Todd misses with a low kick.
Todd wants to land a leg kick but Tonissaar is out of range.
Todd is looking to slow Tonissaar down with leg kicks.
Tonissaar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Todd looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tonissaar moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Todd swings for the body but Tonissaar moves out of range. #T3#
Todd walks into a straight right hand from Tonissaar.
Todd misses with a body kick.
Tonissaar appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tonissaar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Todd counters with a nice kick to the body.
Tonissaar wants to slow Todd down by chopping away at his legs.
Todd walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tonissaar scores with a hook to the body. Todd takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tonissaar walks into a left hand.
Tonissaar moves forwards but Todd connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Todd lands with a nice body kick.
Todd lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tonissaar will feel that in the morning.
Tonissaar misses with a wild combination.
Todd tries a quick counter leg kick but Tonissaar is wise to it.
Tonissaar misses with a hook
and Todd counters with an outside leg kick.
Winston Todd is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Todd 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. #T4#
Todd throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Todd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tonissaar throws an overhand right that lands on Todd's shoulder, as Todd tries to avoid the shot.
Tonissaar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice leg kick from Todd, right into the meat of the thigh.
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Todd to score with a decent uppercut.
Todd scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tonissaar doesn't seem bothered though.
Tonissaar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tonissaar throws a low kick, looking for Todd's leg but Todd calmly moves out of range.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick
and Todd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tonissaar throws a shot from downtown. Todd moves away and avoids it.
Todd misses with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Winston Todd.
Well Todd has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 48:49
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 46:49
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 48:49

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

Event: HFC 105 - Babinski vs Bigg
Date: Oct 23, 2021

#R1#
A low kick from Todd misses
enabling Unknown to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Todd misses the target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Todd. That's going to slow Unknown down.
Todd is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Todd has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GWad's Playpen in the buildup to the fight.
Todd cracks Unknown with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Unknown 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.
Unknown throws a chopping leg kick but Todd manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Todd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Unknown.
Todd moves out of range of the strikes.
Unknown cracks Todd with a right hand to the side of the head.
Unknown looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Todd misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Unknown throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Todd throws a front kick aimed at Unknown's knee but Unknown avoids it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Unknown throws out a loose jab but Todd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Unknown works Todd's body with a nice hook.
Unknown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Unknown.
Todd tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Unknown is able to avoid easily.#T1#
Todd throws a head kick but Unknown moves out of range.
Unknown thuds his shin into the meat of Todd's side.
Jab, jab by Todd - just one landing.
Todd jabs Unknown to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Unknown tries to clinch up but Todd circles away and keeps his distance.
Todd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Todd avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Todd connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Todd takes a swing at Unknown's ribcage but misses.
Todd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Todd throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Todd backing away here, and Unknown unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Todd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Unknown flicks out a counter leg kick but Todd steps away.
A telegraphed right hand from Todd misses the target.
Unknown keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Unknown is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Todd feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Winston Todd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Unknown keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T2#
Unknown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Todd.
Unknown looks for a takedown but Todd sprawls well.
Unknown bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Todd. That's going to slow Unknown down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Unknown defending well as Todd loads up on a big left hand.
Unknown wants to counter with a clinch but Todd pushes him away.
Unknown throws a hook but Todd avoids it easily.
Todd throws out a loose jab but Unknown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Unknown with the inside leg kick.
Unknown throws a leg kick but Todd sees it coming and moves out of range.
Todd misses with an uppercut
enabling Unknown to counter with a crisp jab.
Winston Todd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Unknown throws a body shot but no joy.
A clash of legs there as Todd blocks the low kick.
Unknown fakes the leg kick and cracks Todd in the body.
Todd looks to land a combination but Unknown avoids it well.
Todd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Unknown.#T3#
A low kick from Todd misses
and Unknown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Unknown gets a double leg takedown into Todd's guard.
Todd is looking to stand back up but Unknown counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Todd. #REVR#
Todd is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Unknown is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Unknown is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
Todd trying to hold on to Unknown's head to control him but Unknown postures up.
Todd holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Todd wants to improve his position but Unknown is controlling well.
Unknown is looking to pass Todd's guard but actually Todd recovers to full guard.
Unknown stands and throws Todd's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Winston Todd will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Unknown takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Unknown moves out of range as Todd strikes.
Winston Todd is winning the standup battle so far.
Todd scores with the left hand. Unknown knows he should have avoided that one.
Todd throws a leg kick that is checked
and Unknown counters with a leg kick.
Todd swings for the body but Unknown moves out of range. #TD2#
Unknown throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Todd tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Unknown is in Todd's guard.
Todd has Unknown pulled in close to control his posture.
Unknown wants to pass the guard but Todd is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unknown slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Unknown tries for a kimura but Todd is defending well. #T1#
Todd is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Unknown thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Todd is trying to improve his position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Unknown is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Todd has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Unknown tries for a kimura but Todd is defending well.
Todd is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Unknown tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Todd is looking to reverse the position.
Todd is not content to let Unknown control the position. #SUB2#
Unknown thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Unknown swings around for an armbar but Todd sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Unknown's guard.#T4#
Unknown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Todd is one step ahead there.
Unknown is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Todd moves into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manco Unknown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Unknown misses with a body kick.
Todd throws a nice outside leg kick.
Todd fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Unknown defending well as Todd loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Unknown on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Unknown on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Todd. Todd obviously looking to wear him down.
Unknown throws a nice outside leg kick.
Todd walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Unknown checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Unknown dodges the punch combination from Todd.
A big left from Unknown misses.
A quick step to the side and Todd tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Unknown looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unknown dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Todd. That did some damage!
A big right from Todd misses.
Unknown changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Unknown fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Unknown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Todd.
Todd misses with a body kick.
Unknown throws a front kick aimed at Todd's knee but Todd avoids it well.
Todd lands a body shot.
Todd 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.
Todd moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Todd. Unknown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Unknown tries a quick counter leg kick but Todd is wise to it.
Unknown defending well as Todd loads up on a big left hand.
A low kick lands for Unknown.
Unknown missing with a left hand there. Todd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good shot there by Todd.
Unknown misses with a takedown attempt - Todd sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Todd tests Unknown's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
A low kick from Todd misses
and Unknown makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Todd thuds his shin into the meat of Unknown's side.
Unknown gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Unknown's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Todd connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Unknown scrambles back to his feet.
Unknown checks a leg kick.
Unknown misses with an uppercut. Todd saw that one coming.
Todd misses with a leg kick
and Unknown counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Unknown moves out of range of the body kick.
Todd checks a low kick from Unknown.
Todd tried to counter with a leg kick but Unknown avoided it.
Unknown throws a low kick but Todd moves out of range easily.
Todd throws a nice looking combination but Unknown bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Todd misses with a hook.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Todd misses with a low kick. #T3#
Unknown lands a nice hook to Todd's body. Todd takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Todd throws a looping overhand right but Unknown ducks down to avoid it.
Unknown looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Todd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Unknown.
Unknown tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Unknown scoring well with a low kick there.
Todd has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Unknown.
Todd loads up on a big right hand but Unknown slips the punch.
Todd is looking to land body kicks.
Unknown throws a lazy uppercut
and Unknown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Unknown lands a jab to the nose.
Unknown wants to clinch up but Todd keeps it at a distance.
Todd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Unknown closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Unknown manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Manco Unknown has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Todd passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.#T4#
Unknown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Unknown throws a strike from the bottom but Todd passes into side control!
Todd is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Unknown will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Unknown is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Winston Todd!
Winston Todd 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: HFC 101 - Viktor vs Yago
Date: Oct 02, 2021

#R1#
A big right from Todd misses.
A lazy left from Bizihwaeile finds it's target.
Good leg kick by Todd.
Todd circles away from the clinch attempt.
Todd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Todd.
Nice body punch from Todd.
Bizihwaeile blocks a jab.
Bizihwaeile punishes Todd's body with a nice straight punch.
Bizihwaeile swings for the body but Todd moves out of range.
Bizihwaeile uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Todd.
Bizihwaeile tries to land a body kick
and Todd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Todd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bizihwaeile lands a slapping body shot.
Todd lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Todd looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big right from Todd misses. #CL#
Bizihwaeile gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Todd is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Todd blocks a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Todd scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bizihwaeile lands a body punch.
Bizihwaeile throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Todd misses with the head strike.
Bizihwaeile lands a right hand that snaps the head of Todd backwards.
A short body shot lands from Todd as the two fighters clinch.
Todd struggles to land a body shot inside as Bizihwaeile controls his hands.
Bizihwaeile lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bizihwaeile stalls.
Bizihwaeile takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Todd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Bizihwaeile keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bizihwaeile blocks the body kick.
Todd moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bizihwaeile lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Todd looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Bizihwaeile was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Todd.#CL#
Bizihwaeile clinches up with Todd and pushes him back against the cage.
Todd scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Todd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Todd defending well as Bizihwaeile loads up on a big left hand.
Bizihwaeile blocks the body kick.
Bizihwaeile is looking to clinch.
Bizihwaeile uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Todd.
Todd looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Todd misses with a body shot. #CL#
Bizihwaeile clinches.
Todd lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bizihwaeile.#T3#
Bizihwaeile tries a body shot but Todd blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Todd.
Todd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Todd pushes Bizihwaeile back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Todd lands an uppercut.
Todd misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Todd manages to break the clinch.
Bizihwaeile displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Todd throws out the jab.
Bizihwaeile walks into a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bizihwaeile. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bizihwaeile scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bizihwaeile is looking to slow Todd down with leg kicks.
Bizihwaeile takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bizihwaeile misses with a wild combination.
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!
Todd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch up but Todd circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
Todd circles away from the clinch attempt.
Todd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bizihwaeile keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Todd.
Bizihwaeile is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Todd.
Bizihwaeile ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
Bizihwaeile's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bizihwaeile duly obliges.
Todd jabs at Bizihwaeile's body.
Bizihwaeile keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bizihwaeile connects with a right hand. Todd shakes it off.
Todd misses with a lunging right hand
and Bizihwaeile counters with a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Todd. Beautiful body shot.
Bizihwaeile stuns Todd with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Todd takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bizihwaeile swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A shot to the body from Bizihwaeile misses
and Todd counters with a left to the body.
Bizihwaeile is looking to wear down Todd with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bizihwaeile digs a good body shot into Todd's ribs.
Bizihwaeile takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Winston Todd dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bizihwaeile lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Todd takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Todd.
Todd checks the leg kick.
Todd throws a looping overhand right but Bizihwaeile ducks down to avoid it.
Winston Todd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Todd lands with a nice body kick.
Bizihwaeile connects with a crisp jab.
Bizihwaeile connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Todd momentarily.
Bizihwaeile fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bizihwaeile scores with a punch to the head.
Todd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Todd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bizihwaeile manages to avoid it.
Bizihwaeile 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.
Todd with the inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Todd.
Todd checks the leg kick nicely there.
Todd was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bizihwaeile connects with a leg kick. #T1#
Bizihwaeile throws a lazy right hand but Todd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Todd takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big right from Todd misses.
Todd misses with a wild body shot.
Todd takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bizihwaeile has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Bizihwaeile checks a leg kick.
Todd scores with a leg kick.
Todd misses with a low kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Todd!
Bizihwaeile is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Todd drops his hands momentarily and Bizihwaeile takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Todd!
Bizihwaeile closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Todd counter with a right hand.
Bizihwaeile takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
Bizihwaeile is looking to clinch but Todd is avoiding it. #T2#
Bizihwaeile blocks a low kick nicely.
Bizihwaeile misses the jab.
Bizihwaeile defending well as Todd loads up on a big left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Todd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Todd.
Todd misses with a straight left.
A left lands for Todd.
Todd walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bizihwaeile checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Todd attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bizihwaeile fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bizihwaeile getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bizihwaeile is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A nice inside leg kick there by Todd. That's going to slow Bizihwaeile down.
Bizihwaeile takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Bizihwaeile was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Todd.
Todd throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Bizihwaeile holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Winston Todd seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Todd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bizihwaeile tries a body shot but Todd blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Todd fails to land. #T3##BC2#
Todd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bizihwaeile chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Todd can pounce on him.
Todd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bizihwaeile throws out the jab.
Todd scores with the left hand. Bizihwaeile knows he should have avoided that one. #CL#
Bizihwaeile gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Todd wants to get back to striking at distance but Bizihwaeile won't allow it.
Bizihwaeile blocks a body shot from Todd.
Bizihwaeile avoiding damage.
Bizihwaeile is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC2#
Todd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Bizihwaeile has Todd up against the cage in a clinch.
Todd fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Todd lands a hook that snaps the head of Bizihwaeile backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile misses with a punch on the inside.
Todd makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bizihwaeile can't find room to land a body shot as Todd controls the action.
Bizihwaeile tries to work over Todd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Todd lands with a left to the head.
Todd has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bizihwaeile seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Todd can turn it around.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Todd throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bizihwaeiles head.
Bizihwaeile misses with the head strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bizihwaeile takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bizihwaeile is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Todd lands a hook that snaps the head of Bizihwaeile backwards.
Bizihwaeile pressing his opponent against the cage.
Todd working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Winston Todd will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Bizihwaeile looks to clinch
and Todd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Todd takes a swing at Bizihwaeile's ribcage but misses.
Bizihwaeile lands with a straight right. Todd didn't see that one coming.
Todd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice uppercut there from Todd.
A jab from Todd finds it's way through Bizihwaeile's defenses.
Todd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bizihwaeile throws out the jab.
Todd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bizihwaeile. That did some damage!
Todd tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Todd throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick lands for Todd.
Todd scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bizihwaeile keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bizihwaeile is looking to clinch but Todd is avoiding it.
Todd is looking to slow Bizihwaeile down with leg kicks.
Bizihwaeile moves in looking to clinch but Todd pushes him off.#T1#
Todd throws a lazy uppercut
and Todd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bizihwaeile connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bizihwaeile lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bizihwaeile lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Todd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bizihwaeile was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Todd just misses with a punch to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bizihwaeile 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 Todd has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Todd and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Todd with a hook.#CL#
Bizihwaeile forces Todd back against the cage and clinches.
Todd tries a body shot but Bizihwaeile blocks it.
Todd misses with a body punch.
Todd takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Todd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Todd lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Todd fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bizihwaeile is out of range.
Todd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Todd! But no joy.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Bizihwaeile.
Todd swinging wildly here.
Todd buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Todd looks for the body kick but Bizihwaeile saw that one coming.
Bizihwaeile wants to clinch up but Todd keeps it at a distance.
Todd lands a leg kick that knocks Bizihwaeile off balance momentarily.
Todd misses with an uppercut.
Todd scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Todd slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bizihwaeile.
Todd misses the jab.
Bizihwaeile lands a nice looking body kick.
Bizihwaeile doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Todd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bizihwaeile avoids a kick to the body. #T3#
Todd misses with a straight left.
Bizihwaeile swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Todd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bizihwaeile.
Todd missing with a left hand there. Bizihwaeile was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Todd takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bizihwaeile looks to land a left hand but Todd moved out of range nicely.
Bizihwaeile gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bizihwaeile fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bizihwaeile keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bizihwaeile was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Todd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bizihwaeile manages to avoid it.
Todd lands with a good body shot.
Bizihwaeile digs a good body shot into Todd's ribs.
Todd lands a nice shot to the body.
Bizihwaeile takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Winston Todd is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bizihwaeile stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Todd.#T4#
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch lands to the side of Todd 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Todd pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bizihwaeile is out of range and Todd settles back down.
Todd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Todd just misses with a punch to the body.
Todd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bizihwaeile.
Todd tries a quick counter leg kick but Bizihwaeile is wise to it.
Todd throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bizihwaeile lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Todd throws a low kick but Bizihwaeile moves out of range easily.
Bizihwaeile scores with a hook.
Bizihwaeile keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Todd.
Bizihwaeile misses with an uppercut. Todd saw that one coming.
Todd feints a counter leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Todd finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Todd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bizihwaeile swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Todd has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Todd lands a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Winston Todd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Todd 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: HFC 95 - Tonissaar vs Todd
Date: Sep 04, 2021

#R1#
Todd sizes up Tonissaar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice body kick there by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a right hand that misses
and Todd makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tonissaar tries to score with a low kick but Todd moves his leg out of the way.
Baruto Tonissaar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Todd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tonissaar throws out the jab.
Tonissaar takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Todd rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tonissaar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Todd moves out of range as Tonissaar strikes.
Tonissaar slips under a jab.
Tonissaar throws a quick counter head kick but Todd was just out of range.
Todd throws a poor cross that misses
and Tonissaar counters with a straight right hand.
Tonissaar tries to land a leg kick but Todd saw it coming and moves away.
We've been informed that Todd has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tonissaar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Todd fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todd throws out a counter right but Tonissaar avoids it with no problem.
Tonissaar throws a predictable looking body shot
and Todd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Todd misses the jab.
Tonissaar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Todd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tonissaar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tonissaar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Todd slips a jab from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A telegraphed right hand from Todd misses the target.
A jab from Todd misses.
Tonissaar blocks a head kick by Todd.
Tonissaar scores with a kick to the midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Todd misses the target.
Tonissaar appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tonissaar connects with a solid leg kick.
Todd takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tonissaar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Todd digs a good hook to Tonissaar's body.
Todd looks to land a left hand but Tonissaar moved out of range nicely.
Tonissaar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonissaar connects with a leg kick.
A big left from Todd misses.
Todd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tonissaar.
Todd swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Nice shot by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar connects with a looping right hand.
Todd cracks a nice hook into Tonissaar's ribs.
Todd throws a lazy right hand but Tonissaar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tonissaar walks into a straight right hand from Todd.
A jab from Tonissaar does it's job there.
Todd just misses with a punch to the body.
Tonissaar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Tonissaar.
Todd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Todd takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tonissaar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tonissaar throws a good cross that connects.
Tonissaar blocks a jab.
Todd smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice body punch from Todd. #T3#
Tonissaar throws a leg kick
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Todd connects with an inside leg kick.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
Todd moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Todd cracks a nice hook into Tonissaar's ribs.
Tonissaar tries a low kick but Todd avoids it.
Todd now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Todd slips a jab from Tonissaar.
Good exchange - Todd coming out on top.
Todd misses with a body kick.
A slow jab from Tonissaar misses its intended target.
Tonissaar throws a low kick but Todd avoids it.
Todd lands the left hand.
That kick from Tonissaar tenderised Todd's leg. Todd is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tonissaar misses with an uppercut.
Todd only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Todd is looking to slow Tonissaar down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonissaar misses with a body kick. #T4#
Todd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonissaar.
Todd swings for the body but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Todd moves out of range as Tonissaar throws a body kick.
A big left from Tonissaar misses.
Todd throws a body punch but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Tonissaar throwing a counter right hand but Todd manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Tonissaar is predictable there
and Todd counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tonissaar's knee momentarily.
Todd bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tonissaar's head backwards.
Tonissaar on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Todd avoids the body shot from Tonissaar.
Danga de danga de dang - Tonissaar scores with a four punch combination!
Tonissaar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tonissaar scores with a jab to the body.
Tonissaar is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tonissaar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tonissaar throws a jab when Todd was well out of range.
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 Baruto Tonissaar will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Todd cracks Tonissaar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Winston Todd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tonissaar misses with a wild body shot.
Todd misses with an attempted mid kick.
Todd throws a lazy right hand but Tonissaar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tonissaar.
Todd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tonissaar.
Tonissaar jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A slow jab from Todd misses its intended target.
Jab from Todd.
Todd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tonissaar manages to avoid it.
Tonissaar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tonissaar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Todd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a nice inside leg kick.
Todd fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tonissaar jabs at Todd's body.
Tonissaar takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Todd throws a leg kick but Tonissaar moved away.
Tonissaar is looking to chop away at Todd's legs.
Todd swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Todd lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Todd lands a body shot.
Tonissaar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Todd can pounce on him.
Todd lands a nice hook to Tonissaar's body. Tonissaar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A cross from Tonissaar lands.
A decent looking cross lands there for Todd.
Tonissaar looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
Tonissaar lands a nice shot that snaps Todd's head back.
Todd swings for the body but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Todd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tonissaar misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Tonissaar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Tonissaar misses the target. #T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Todd.
Todd misses the shot to the body.
Todd fakes the leg kick and cracks Tonissaar in the body.
Tonissaar ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
A good leg kick by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar swings for the body but Todd moves out of range.
Todd throws a head kick that half lands.
Todd throws a looping overhand right but Tonissaar ducks down to avoid it.
Tonissaar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Todd connects with a jab.
A jab lands there for Todd.
Todd moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tonissaar lands with a nice body punch.
A slow jab from Todd misses its intended target. #T3#
Tonissaar cracks Todd with an open hand slap.
Todd throws a body punch but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Tonissaar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Todd moves away from the strike by Tonissaar.
Todd tries a low kick but Tonissaar avoids it.
Todd cracks Tonissaar with an open hand slap.
Tonissaar misses with an uppercut
and Todd makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A swing and a miss from Todd.
Tonissaar avoids the body shot from Todd.
Tonissaar looks to land a body kick but Todd moved away.
Todd throws a body shot but no joy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tonissaar.
The fighters circling - Todd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tonissaar just misses with a punch to the body.
Todd throws a low kick but Tonissaar moves out of range easily. #T4#
Todd moves out of range as Tonissaar throws a body kick.
Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tonissaar was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd.
Tonissaar throws a low kick but Todd moves out of range easily.
Todd scores with a body shot.
Tonissaar scores with a push kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tonissaar throws a sloppy head kick and Todd moves out of range easily.
Todd's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tonissaar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tonissaar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Todd lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tonissaar throws a hook but Todd blocks it.
Todd throws a leg kick
and Tonissaar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tonissaar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tonissaar throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
And Todd responds with a good body kick, but Tonissaar manages to step out the way in time.
A low kick from Tonissaar misses
and Todd counters with a nice body kick.
A lazy left from Todd finds it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Winston Todd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Tonissaar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Todd scores with a leg kick.
Tonissaar moves into range and connects with a jab.
Todd swings for the body but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Tonissaar feints and then cracks Todd's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Todd down.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Todd.
Todd throws a body shot but no joy.
Tonissaar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tonissaar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tonissaar moves away.
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tonissaar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Todd has time to react.
Todd lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice defenses there by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Todd. That did some damage!#T1#
Todd pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tonissaar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Todd feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tonissaars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Todd goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tonissaar misses with a wild body shot.
Tonissaar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tonissaar throws a low kick but Todd moves out of range easily.
Tonissaar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Todd.
Tonissaar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Todd tries to score with a low kick but Tonissaar moves his leg out of the way.
Tonissaar throws a series of strikes that have Todd backpedaling.
Tonissaar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tonissaar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tonissaar scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Tonissaar throws a leg kick but Todd checks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Tonissaar misses its intended target.
It seemed like Todd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tonissaar scores with a body shot.
Todd scores with the left hand. Tonissaar knows he should have avoided that one.
Todd jabs Tonissaar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tonissaar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tonissaar with the inside leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Todd scores with a four punch combination!
Tonissaar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Todd.
Tonissaar looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tonissaar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Todd. Tonissaar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Todd stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tonissaar.
Todd takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Todd throws a leg kick but Tonissaar moved away.#T3#
Tonissaar misses the shot to the body.
Todd looks to score with a jab to the body but Tonissaar is just out of range.
Jab, jab by Todd - just one landing.
Tonissaar ducks right into an uppercut from Todd.
Tonissaar scores with a hook to the body. Todd takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Todd listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tonissaar throws a half hearted mid kick.
Todd throws a big counter head kick but Tonissaar avoids it with no problem.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tonissaar.
Tonissaar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Todd throws out a leg kick but Tonissaar moves out of range and Todd only half commits.
Tonissaar fires out a quick counter leg kick but Todd just manages to avoid it.
Tonissaar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tonissaar appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tonissaar scores with a shot to the body.
Todd tried to score with a low kick but Tonissaar checks it.
Todd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tonissaar blocks the body kick.
Tonissaar tried to counter with a leg kick but Todd avoided it.#T4#
Todd swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tonissaar makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Todd pushes Tonissaar away with a front kick.
Tonissaar misses with a body punch
and Todd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Todd bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tonissaar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tonissaar throws a head kick but Todd moves out of range.
Todd feints and then cracks Tonissaar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tonissaar down.
Jab, jab by Tonissaar - just one landing.
Tonissaar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Todd moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tonissaar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonissaar.
A good leg kick by Todd.
Tonissaar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good work by Tonissaar as he checks the leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Winston Todd just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
A cross from Tonissaar lands.
Todd uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Todd looks to score with a jab to the body but Tonissaar is just out of range.
Tonissaar tries to work over Todd's front leg with a kick but Todd checks it.
Todd will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tonissaar misses with a wild body shot.
Tonissaar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Todd's sensitive parts.
Todd throws a head kick that misses.
Tonissaar swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tonissaar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tonissaar lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd tests Tonissaar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Todd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tonissaar counters with a nice uppercut.
Todd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tonissaar connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Todd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Todd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Todd tries to land a front kick but Tonissaar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A big right from Todd misses.
Todd looks to throw the jab but Tonissaar is out of range.
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todd misses the jab.
Tonissaar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Todd misses with a right hand
and Tonissaar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tonissaar throws a solid leg kick but Todd takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tonissaar.
Todd takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tonissaar tests Todd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick but Todd checks it.
Todd looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Todd lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tonissaar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Todd checks a leg kick.
Todd appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Todd lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonissaar misses with an uppercut. Todd saw that one coming.
Todd counters with a body kick.
Tonissaar throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tonissaar lands with a hook. Todd tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tonissaar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Todd.
Tonissaar looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Todd checks a leg kick.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot.
Tonissaar scores with a hook to the body. Todd takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Todd blocks a head kick by Tonissaar.
Todd with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tonissaar to score with a decent uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Todd.
Todd throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Todd connects with a body shot.#T3#
Todd on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Todd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tonissaar connects with a solid leg kick.
Todd looks to score with a jab to the body but Tonissaar is just out of range.
Todd misses with a straight left.
Tonissaar throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Todd throws a body punch but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Tonissaar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tonissaar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Todd.
Todd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tonissaar scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tonissaar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Todd counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tonissaar's knee momentarily.
Todd slips a jab from Tonissaar.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Todd was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tonissaar throws a jab but it's blocked by Todd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tonissaar moves out of range as Todd strikes.
Todd scores with a leg kick.
Tonissaar takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tonissaar.
Todd has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Tonissaar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tonissaar throws a right hand that misses
and Todd counters with a good low kick that Tonissaar was not able to check.
Todd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tonissaar throws a shot from downtown. Todd moves away and avoids it.
Todd lands a head shot.
Tonissaar takes one on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Baruto Tonissaar will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Todd throws a body punch but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Tonissaar.
Todd misses with a straight right.
Tonissaar throws a wild body kick that Todd sees coming a mile off.
Tonissaar misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Todd misses.
Todd misses with a jab to the body
and Tonissaar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tonissaar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Todd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Todd drops his hands momentarily and Tonissaar takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tonissaar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tonissaar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Todd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Todd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A lazy left from Tonissaar finds it's target.
Tonissaar looks for the body kick but Todd saw that one coming.
Todd looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tonissaar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tonissaar throws a push kick but Todd slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Tonissaar scores with a leg kick.
Tonissaar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tonissaar misses with a lunging right hand
and Tonissaar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tonissaar misses with a hook to the body
and Todd counters with a nice uppercut.
Todd blocks a leg kick.
Todd takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Todd attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Todd has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tonissaar digs a good body shot into Todd's ribs.
Tonissaar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Todd.
Todd throws a combination. Tonissaar tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tonissaar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Tonissaar.
Todd appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Todd looks to land a left hand but Tonissaar moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Todd misses with a hook
and Tonissaar counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tonissaar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Todd.
Tonissaar takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tonissaar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a shot from downtown. Todd moves away and avoids it.
Tonissaar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Todd. That did some damage!
Todd looks to land a right hand but Tonissaar moved out of range.
Todd throws a series of punches but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Tonissaar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tonissaar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tonissaar takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Todd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tonissaar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A left and a right from Tonissaar both land. Nice combination. #T3#
Tonissaar lands a lovely overhand right.
Tonissaar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tonissaar was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd.
Tonissaar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Todd attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tonissaar scoring well with a low kick there.
Todd lands a lovely overhand right.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Todd crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tonissaar - the referee stops the clock and Todd gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tonissaar. Todd manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tonissaar throws a head kick but Todd moves out of range.
Todd let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tonissaar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tonissaar checks a low kick from Todd.
Tonissaar moves out of range as Todd throws a body kick.
A big right from Tonissaar misses.
Good leg kick by Tonissaar. #T4#
Nice uppercut there from Tonissaar.
Todd lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Todd throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tonissaar paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tonissaar is looking to land body kicks.
Tonissaar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Todd.
Tonissaar appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A jab from Tonissaar misses.
Todd throws a head kick that Tonissaar semi-blocks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tonissaar.
Todd looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tonissaar motions for Todd to come forward. Tonissaar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Todd works over Tonissaar's head and body with a nice combination.
Todd scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Todd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 49:46
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baruto Tonissaar!
Baruto Tonissaar is the new middleweight champion!
Baruto Tonissaar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HFC 87 - Todd vs Kirk
Date: Jul 31, 2021

#R1#
Kirk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Kirk.
Todd was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kirk just misses with a punch to the body.
Kirk scores with a hook to the body. Todd takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Todd has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GWad's Playpen in the buildup to the fight.
Todd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Todd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kirk.
Todd takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Todd takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kirk avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice defenses there by Todd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kirk.
Todd throws a quick counter head kick but Kirk was just out of range.
James Kirk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Todd. Kirk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot by Kirk.
Kirk has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Todd is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Todd cracks Kirk with an open hand slap.#T1#
Both fighters circling a little - Todd finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #KD#
Todd cracks Kirk with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kirk looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Todd finish him? #ROC#Kirk is rocked!#CUT#It looks like James Kirk has been cut.
Kirk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Todd.
Todd looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kirk is still on wobbly legs! Can Todd finish him?
Todd circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Kirk drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Todd follows Kirk to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Winston Todd!
Winston Todd bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated James Kirk had this to say: 'KHAAAAAAN!'.

Event: HFC 78 - Nofud vs Petrov
Date: Jun 18, 2021

#R1#
Todd misses with a lunging right hand
and Chontamenti counters with a right hand to the body.
Todd stuns Chontamenti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chontamenti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Todd.
Chontamenti moves out of range of the strikes.
Chontamenti looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chontamenti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chontamenti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chontamenti is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chontamenti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Todd.
Chontamenti uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Todd has time to react.
Chontamenti misses with an uppercut.
Chontamenti loads up on a big right hand but Todd slips the punch.
Chontamenti on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chontamenti lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Todd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chontamenti.
Todd throws a nice head kick!
Chontamenti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Chontamenti.
Todd bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chontamenti changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Chontamenti misses with a left hand
and Todd counters with a straight right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Todd.
Todd on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chontamenti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Winston Todd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chontamenti lands with a nice body punch.
Todd misses with a hook. Chontamenti ducked under it nicely.
Todd throws a big shot that misses.
Chontamenti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chontamenti throws a body shot but no joy.
Todd avoids the body shot from Chontamenti.
Todd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chontamenti is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Todd looks to land a right hand but Chontamenti moved out of range.
Chontamenti tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Todd defends well and Chontamenti ends up having to push Todd into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Todd manages to break the clinch.
Chontamenti is looking to wear down Todd with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Todd slips under a jab.
Todd avoids the body shot from Chontamenti.
Todd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chontamenti checks the leg kick nicely there. #T2#
Todd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Todd checks a low kick from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Todd.
Chontamenti tries a low kick but Todd avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chontamenti.
Chontamenti looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
Todd takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice defenses there by Chontamenti.
Chontamenti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Todd.
Todd lands a head shot.
Todd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chontamenti.
Chontamenti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Chontamenti.
Todd just misses with a punch to the body.
Todd takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Todd throws a hook but Chontamenti blocks it.
Chontamenti blocks a jab.
Todd throws a body kick that misses
and Chontamenti counters with a good low kick that Todd was not able to check.
Chontamenti attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Chontamenti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Todd misses the shot to the body.
Chontamenti tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Todd is able to avoid easily.
Chontamenti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Todd swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chontamenti moves away.
Todd comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Todd looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Todd blocks a leg kick.
Chontamenti doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Todd counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Chontamenti. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chontamenti.
Todd throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Chontamenti tries to move into range but Todd moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chontamenti throws a chopping leg kick but Todd manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Todd scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Todd is looking to chop away at Chontamenti's legs.
Chontamenti appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chontamenti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Todd.#T4#
Some bone on bone action there as Chontamenti checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Chontamenti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Todd stuns Chontamenti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Todd throws a lazy right hand but Chontamenti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chontamenti misses with a body shot.
Chontamenti takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Todd staying out of range there.
Todd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chontamenti.
Chontamenti motions for Todd to come forward. Chontamenti throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chontamenti misses with a low kick as Todd jumps back.
Todd uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chontamenti has time to react.
Chontamenti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chontamenti defending well as Todd loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Todd checks a leg kick nicely.
Todd loads up on a big right hand but Chontamenti slips the punch.
Chontamenti just misses with a punch to the body.
A leg kick checked by Chontamenti.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Winston Todd will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Chontamenti ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
Chontamenti misses with a body shot.
Chontamenti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chontamenti moves out of range of the body kick from Todd.
Chontamenti fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Todd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chontamenti.
Chontamenti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chontamenti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A punch combination from Chontamenti misses.
Chontamenti connects with a body shot that sends Todd's belly button to the back.
Chontamenti misses with a low kick.
Chontamenti has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Todd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd throws a jab when Chontamenti was well out of range.
Todd looks to land a left hand but Chontamenti moved out of range nicely.
A nice leg kick from Chontamenti, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chontamenti misses the shot to the body.
Todd keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Todd pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Chontamenti tries to move into range but Todd moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Todd.
Todd lands a jab to Chontamenti's midsection.
Chontamenti's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Todd connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chontamenti scrambles back to his feet.
Todd is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chontamenti checks a leg kick.
Todd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chontamenti.
Chontamenti works the jab nicely.
Chontamenti misses with a two punch combination.
Todd's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chontamenti cracks Todd with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chontamenti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Todd wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chontamenti slips under a jab.
Chontamenti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Todd.
Chontamenti throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Winston Todd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chontamenti moves away from the strike by Todd.
Chontamenti appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Todd fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chontamenti on the side of the head.
Chontamenti fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Todd has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chontamenti misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Todd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Todd looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chontamenti throws a quick counter head kick but Todd was just out of range.
Chontamenti darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A left lands for Todd.
Todd connects with an inside leg kick.
Todd on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Todd jabs Chontamenti right on the nose. Chontamenti blinks but takes it well.
Todd scores with a nice right hand.
An inside leg kick from Chontamenti misses.
Todd is trying to counter with his kicks.
A low kick lands for Chontamenti.
Todd throws a nice outside leg kick.
Todd throws out a powerful jab.
Chontamenti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Todd throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Chontamenti.
Chontamenti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Todd misses with a kick to the body.
Chontamenti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Todd moves out of range of the leg kick from Chontamenti.
A telegraphed right hand from Todd misses the target.
Chontamenti misses with an uppercut. Todd saw that one coming.
Todd fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chontamenti on the side of the head.
Chontamenti will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Todd looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chontamenti slips a jab and a cross from Todd.
Chontamenti scores with a hook to the body. Todd takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bhishma Chontamenti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chontamenti closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chontamenti throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Chontamenti takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chontamenti scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A bone on bone clash there as Todd blocks the leg kick.
Chontamenti throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Todd counter with a right hand. #T4#
Todd drops his hands momentarily and Chontamenti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chontamenti lands a slapping body shot.
Todd moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chontamenti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
Chontamenti lands with a shot to the body.
Todd connects with a body shot.
Todd lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Todd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chontamenti misses with a low kick.
Todd darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chontamenti on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chontamenti lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Todd.
Chontamenti takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chontamenti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chontamenti is looking to land body kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Winston Todd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Chontamenti 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chontamenti. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chontamenti throws a solid leg kick but Todd takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chontamenti.
Chontamenti misses with a hook. Todd ducked under it nicely.
Todd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chontamenti.
Chontamenti scores with a jab to the body.
Chontamenti takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chontamenti thumps Todd with a low kick.
Todd misses with a lunging right hand
and Chontamenti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Todd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chontamenti throws out the jab.
Chontamenti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Todd tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chontamenti throws a body shot but no joy.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Todd 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 Chontamenti has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chontamenti and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Todd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chontamenti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chontamenti lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Chontamenti lands with an uppercut that bounces Todd off the cage and back into range.
Chontamenti looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chontamenti gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice defenses there by Chontamenti.
Todd throws a lazy uppercut
and Chontamenti counters with a straight right hand.
Chontamenti throws a shot to the body.
Chontamenti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Todd moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chontamenti tries a head kick but it misses.
Chontamenti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Todd.
A big right from Todd misses.
Todd looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Todd misses with a wild body shot.
Chontamenti wants to slow Todd down by chopping away at his legs.
Chontamenti throws a hook but Todd blocks it.
Todd missing with a left hand there. Chontamenti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick misses from Todd.
Chontamenti is looking to counter with head kicks.#T2#
Todd lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chontamenti throws out a powerful jab.
Todd looks for the body kick but Chontamenti saw that one coming.
A counter left hand to the body from Chontamenti misses its target.
Todd needs to keep his hands up - Chontamenti had a free shot at his head there.
Todd tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chontamenti is able to avoid easily.
Chontamenti blocks a jab.
Todd scoring well with a low kick there.
A clash of legs there as Chontamenti blocks the low kick.
Chontamenti digs a good hook to Todd's body.
Chontamenti throws a leg kick
and Chontamenti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Todd scores with a hook to the body. Chontamenti takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Todd throws a quick inside leg kick.
Todd misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Todd misses the target.
Chontamenti paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chontamenti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
Bhishma Chontamenti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Todd throws a jab when Chontamenti was well out of range.
Chontamenti shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chontamenti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Chontamenti.
Todd loads up on a big right hand but Chontamenti slips the punch.
Chontamenti looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Chontamenti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Todd.
Chontamenti misses with a wild body shot.
Todd misses with a body shot.
Chontamenti fails to land with a series of punches.
Todd throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chontamenti avoids a kick to the body.
Todd takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chontamenti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Todd throws out the jab.
Chontamenti looks to land a right hand but Todd moved out of range.
Chontamenti takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chontamenti is looking to slow Todd down with leg kicks.
Winston Todd is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Todd takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Todd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Chontamenti was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Todd.
Todd misses with an uppercut. Chontamenti saw that one coming.
Todd throws a jab when Chontamenti was well out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chontamenti misses with a head kick.
Chontamenti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Todd.
A nice leg kick from Todd, right into the meat of the thigh.
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todd was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Chontamenti uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Todd has time to react.
Todd with a nice calf kick.
Chontamenti fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Todd checks it well.
Chontamenti backing away here, and Todd unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Todd tests Chontamenti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chontamenti misses with a body shot.
Chontamenti dives in for a single leg takedown but Todd sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chontamenti tries to work over Todd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Todd manages to break the clinch.
Todd takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Winston Todd!
A very excited looking Winston Todd 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: BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 16
Date: May 28, 2021

#R1#
Todd moves out of range of the body kick from Defoe.
A slapping leg kick lands for Defoe.
Todd misses with a hook.
Todd cracks Defoe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Defoe misses with a hook.
Todd jabs at Defoe's body.
Defoe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Defoe misses with a shot to the body
and Todd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Todd 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.
Defoe looks to land a body kick but Todd moved away.
Defoe misses with a low kick.
Todd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Defoe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Defoe misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Todd moves out of range as Defoe throws a body kick.
Defoe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Todd takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Defoe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Defoe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
A low kick lands for Defoe.
A lazy body kick from Todd
and Defoe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Defoe throws a wild body kick that Todd sees coming a mile off.
Todd follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Defoe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Todd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Defoe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Todd.
Defoe blocks a jab.
Defoe lands with a cross.
Defoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Todd lands a nice hook to Defoe's body. Defoe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Todd misses with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Todd.
Defoe throws the kick towards the body but Todd avoids it.
It seemed like Todd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Todd misses with a hook.#T2#
Defoe throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Todd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Todd throws a head kick that misses.
Defoe throws a leg kick but Todd sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Defoe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Todd checks it well.
Defoe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Todd.
Todd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Todd pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Defoe misses with a head kick.
Defoe tried to score with a low kick but Todd checks it.
Defoe staying out of range there.
Defoe thinks about countering with a head kick.
Todd missing with a left hand there. Defoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Todd takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hurricane Defoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Todd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Defoe is looking to wear down Todd with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Todd is looking to chop away at Defoe's legs.
Defoe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Todd connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Defoe with a nice calf kick.
Todd on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Defoe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Defoe swings for the body but Todd moves out of range.
Todd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Defoe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Todd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Defoe throws a counter high kick but Todd was just alert enough to avoid it.
Todd misses with a low kick as Defoe jumps back.
Todd tests Defoe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Defoe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Todd looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A low kick lands for Todd.
Defoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Todd throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T4#
Defoe lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Defoe throws a low kick, looking for Todd's leg but Todd calmly moves out of range.
Todd appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Defoe throws a push kick but Todd slaps the foot to one side.
Todd pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Defoe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Defoe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Todd checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A jab lands there for Todd.
Defoe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Defoe clobbers Todd with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Todd misses with a kick to the body
letting Defoe counter with a right hand.
Defoe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice body punch from Todd.
Todd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Defoe.
Defoe throws an off balance right hand
and Todd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Defoe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Todd counters with a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Hurricane Defoe will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Defoe throws a body kick that misses.
Defoe takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
Todd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Defoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd.
It looked like Defoe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A low kick from Todd misses
and Defoe counters with a nice uppercut.
Todd tries a low kick but Defoe avoids it.
Defoe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Defoe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Todd takes a swing at Defoe's ribcage but misses.
Todd jabs Defoe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd looks to throw the jab but Defoe is out of range.
Defoe thinks about countering with a head kick.
Defoe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hurricane Defoe is winning the standup battle so far.
Defoe lands with a good body shot.
Todd cracks Defoe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Defoe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Todd circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Defoe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Todd momentarily.
Defoe scores with a decent looking hook.
Todd throws a body shot but no joy.
Todd ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Todd avoids the head kick by Defoe.
A slapping leg kick lands for Todd.
Defoe throws the kick towards the body but Todd avoids it.
Defoe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It seemed like Todd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Todd might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Defoe has got the better of the exchanges.
Todd thows a left - swing and a miss!
A low kick from Todd is predictable there
and Defoe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Todd misses with a low kick as Defoe jumps back.
Defoe throws a wild body kick that Todd sees coming a mile off.
Defoe throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Defoe 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 Todd has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Todd and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T2#
Todd throws a hook but Defoe blocks it.
Defoe connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the liver by Todd. Beautiful body shot.
Todd misses with a looping right.
Defoe misses with a left hand
and Todd counters with a stiff right hand.
Todd with a jab.
Defoe throws a poor cross that misses
and Defoe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Todd looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Todd scores with a push kick.
Defoe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Todd throws a half hearted mid kick.
Defoe is looking to score with low kicks.
Defoe throws an overhand right that lands on Todd's shoulder, as Todd tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Defoe throws a series of strikes that have Todd backpedaling.
Todd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Defoe misses with a kick to the body.
Todd tries a quick counter leg kick but Defoe is wise to it.
Todd checks a low kick from Defoe.
Todd bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Todd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Todd backs away, Defoe returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Defoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Defoe.
Defoe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Defoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Defoe throws a hook but Todd avoids it easily.
Todd raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Todd scores with the left hand. Defoe knows he should have avoided that one.
Todd throws a half hearted mid kick.
Defoe tries to land a leg kick but Todd saw it coming and moves away.
Defoe connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Todd. Defoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Defoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Todd looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Todd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Todd.
Todd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Defoe manages to avoid it.
Todd clobbers Defoe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Defoe throws a low kick but Todd avoids it.
Todd looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Defoe throws a chopping leg kick but Todd manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Todd takes one to the side of the head.
Todd throws a good cross that connects.
A punch combination from Todd misses.
Defoe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Todd checks it well.
Defoe tries to move into range but Todd moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Todd stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Defoe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Winston Todd will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Todd throws a body shot but no joy.
Defoe scores with a leg kick.
Defoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
Defoe throws a low kick, looking for Todd's leg but Todd calmly moves out of range.
Todd checks the leg kick.
A low kick lands for Todd.
Sloppy strikes from Defoe. Those never looked like landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Todd.
Defoe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Todd can pounce on him.
Todd looks to score with a jab to the body but Defoe is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd throws a looping overhand right but Defoe ducks down to avoid it.
Todd's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Todd looks to land a right hand but Defoe moved out of range.
Defoe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Todd jabs Defoe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Todd moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Defoe's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Defoe duly obliges.
Todd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Todd throws the left hand but Defoe avoids the punch easily.
Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Defoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd.
Todd has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Defoe.
Todd misses with an attempted mid kick.
Todd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Defoe.
Defoe throws a low kick, looking for Todd's leg but Todd calmly moves out of range.
Todd takes one to the chin there.
Todd drops his hands momentarily and Defoe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Defoe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Todd finds it's way round the side to connect with Defoe's head.
Defoe lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Defoe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Defoe throws a lazy uppercut
and Todd counters with a body kick that stops Defoe in his tracks momentarily.
Defoe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Todd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Defoe throws a chopping leg kick but Todd manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Defoe takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Defoe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Todd 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.
Defoe throws a head kick that misses.
Todd scores with the left hand. Defoe knows he should have avoided that one.
Defoe misses with a right hand
and Todd counters with a stiff right hand.
Defoe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Defoe throws a hook but Todd avoids it easily.
Defoe misses with a hook.
Todd scores with a crisp jab that stopped Defoe in his tracks.
Todd moves out of range as Defoe throws a body kick.
Todd looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Todd slips under a jab.#T3#
Nice cross by Todd.
Defoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Defoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Defoe.
Todd appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Defoe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Todd lands a jab.
Todd throws a body punch but Defoe moves out of range.
Defoe quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Defoe moves out of range of the leg kick from Todd.
Todd moves out of range as Defoe throws a body kick.
Todd scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Todd throws a shot from downtown. Defoe moves away and avoids it.
Todd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Todd avoids a kick to the body.
Defoe lands a really nice looking cross but Todd seems unphased. #T4#
Defoe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Todd moves out of range as Defoe throws a body kick.
A lazy body kick from Defoe
and Todd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Defoe throws a nice looking combination but Todd bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Todd throws a leg kick that misses.
Todd has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Defoe throws a poor cross that misses
and Todd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Defoe with a hook.
Todd lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Todd throws a solid leg kick but Defoe takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Todd.
Todd throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Defoe wants to slow Todd down by chopping away at his legs.
Todd connects with a leg kick.
Defoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Todd jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Winston Todd really 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.#R4#
Defoe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Todd moves out of range of the body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Todd.
Defoe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Todd scores with a jab.
A jab from Defoe misses.
Todd moves out of range of the body kick.
Todd gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Defoe throws a lazy body kick
and Todd counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd scores with a leg kick.
Defoe tries to score with a low kick but Todd moves his leg out of the way.
A nice leg kick lands there from Todd.
Defoe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Todd can pounce on him.
Defoe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Todd.
And Defoe counters with a quick kick to the body but Todd blocks it.#T1#
Defoe misses with a body shot.
Todd replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Defoe blocks it well.
Defoe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Defoe stalks Todd and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Todd's face. Todd staggers backwards, shaken.
Defoe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Defoe connects with the punch.
Todd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Todd throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Defoe misses the target.
Todd moves out of range of the strikes.
Todd replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Defoe blocks it well.
Todd avoids a kick to the body.
Todd scores with a nice right hand.
Todd misses with a wild body shot.
Defoe appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Todd lands with a right hand. #T2#
Defoe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Todd to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Defoe swings for the body but Todd moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Todd. That snapped Defoe's head back.
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todd avoids the head kick by Defoe.
Todd lands with a cross.
A jab from Todd misses.
Defoe feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Defoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Defoe.
Todd chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Todd looks to score with a jab to the body but Defoe is just out of range.
Defoe thows a body kick. Todd tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Defoe misses with a body kick.
Todd is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Defoe with a body shot.#T3#
Defoe throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Defoe throws a leg kick but Todd sees it coming and moves out of range.
Defoe will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Defoe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Todd looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Defoe throws a leg kick which misses Todd's front leg but catches the back leg as Todd tries to avoid it.
Todd throws a body shot but no joy.
Defoe motions for Todd to come forward. Defoe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Todd connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Defoe lands an overhand right.
Defoe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Todd.
Defoe lands a nice looking kick to the body. Todd takes a step back to recover.
Todd has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Defoe.
Todd is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T4#
Todd looks for the body kick but Defoe saw that one coming.
Defoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Todd.
A slapping body kick lands there for Defoe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid body kick from Defoe.
Defoe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Todd lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Defoe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Defoe moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Defoe throws a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Defoe misses.
And Todd responds with a good body kick, but Defoe manages to step out the way in time.
Defoe tries a low kick but Todd avoids it.
Defoe slips a straight right by Todd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hurricane Defoe had his way with Winston Todd in that round.
That's time! Defoe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Defoe cracks Todd with an open hand slap.
Defoe misses with a lunging right hand
and Defoe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Defoe throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Todd lands with a cross.
A good leg kick by Todd.
Defoe blocks a low kick nicely.
Todd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Defoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Todd.
Defoe misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe throws a sloppy head kick and Todd moves out of range easily.
Todd has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Todd there as he acknowledges the shot.
Todd slips a straight right by Defoe.
Todd misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Defoe throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Defoe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Defoe throws a solid leg kick but Todd takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Defoe.
Defoe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Todd looks to throw the jab but Defoe is out of range.
Defoe throwing a counter right hand but Todd manages to avoid it.
Good exchange - Defoe coming out on top.
Defoe defending well as Todd loads up on a big left hand.
Todd throws a body punch but Defoe moves out of range.
Defoe misses with a straight left.
Todd throws a head kick that Defoe semi-blocks.
A slow jab from Todd misses its intended target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Todd. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Todd misses the target.
Defoe throws a shot from downtown. Todd moves away and avoids it.
Todd throws out a loose jab but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Todd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Todd checks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Defoe.
Todd missing with a left hand there. Defoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Todd misses with a body shot.
Defoe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Defoe is looking to land body kicks.
Defoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Todd.
Defoe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Todd is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
Todd misses with a body shot.
Defoe throws a jab but it's blocked by Todd.
Defoe throws a body shot but no joy.
Todd throws a counter combo.
Defoe scores with a spinning back kick!
Todd misses with an uppercut. Defoe saw that one coming.
Defoe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Todd. Todd circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Defoe moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Todd checks a low kick from Defoe.
Defoe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Todd lands with a cross.
Defoe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big right from Todd misses. #T4#
Defoe scores with a kick to the body.
Todd connects with an inside leg kick.
Defoe throws the kick towards the body but Todd avoids it.
Defoe misses with a body shot.
Todd attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Defoe scores with a push kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Defoe 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 Todd has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Todd and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Todd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Defoe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Todd bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Defoe misses with a leg kick.
Defoe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Todd connects with a solid leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hurricane Defoe.
Well Defoe has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 48:47
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 48:47
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hurricane Defoe!
A very excited looking Hurricane Defoe made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: BBFC 10 Todd Vs. Chontamenti
Date: Apr 10, 2021

#R1#
Chontamenti misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from Todd misses.
Chontamenti cracks Todd with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fighters circling - Chontamenti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Todd jabs Chontamenti to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chontamenti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Todd throws a lazy right hand but Chontamenti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chontamenti misses with a hook
and Todd counters with a straight right hand.
Chontamenti lands with a right hand.
Chontamenti is looking to slow Todd down with leg kicks.
Todd misses with a low kick as Chontamenti jumps back.
Todd has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GWad's Playpen in the buildup to the fight.
Chontamenti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chontamenti looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chontamenti throws a head kick but Todd moves out of range.
Todd stuns Chontamenti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chontamenti looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
Todd throws a low kick but Chontamenti avoids it.#T1#
Chontamenti throws a lazy right hand but Todd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chontamenti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Todd misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Todd. That's going to slow Chontamenti down.
Chontamenti scores with a decent looking hook.
Todd throws a low kick but Chontamenti avoids it.
Chontamenti blocks the body kick.
Todd throws a jab but it's blocked by Chontamenti.
Chontamenti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Todd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chontamenti takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chontamenti scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Todd connects with a looping right hand.
Chontamenti blocks a jab.
Chontamenti avoids the head kick by Todd.
An inside leg kick from Chontamenti misses.
Todd looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Winston Todd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chontamenti tries to land a leg kick but Todd saw it coming and moves away.
A good leg kick by Todd.
Todd throws a leg kick but Chontamenti sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chontamenti throws a low kick but Todd moves out of range easily.
Chontamenti throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chontamenti attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chontamenti takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Todd does it's job there.
Todd connects with an inside leg kick.
Todd moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chontamenti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Todd stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Todd throws a hook but Chontamenti avoids it easily.
Chontamenti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chontamenti checks a leg kick.
Chontamenti blocks a low kick nicely.
A jab lands there for Todd.#T3#
Chontamenti throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Chontamenti throws a leg kick but Todd sees it coming and moves out of range.
Todd scores with a punch to the head.
Todd 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.
Good leg kick by Chontamenti.
Todd paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Todd takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Todd lands with a shot to the body.
Chontamenti misses with a body shot.
Chontamenti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Todd.
Chontamenti looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chontamenti throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Todd misses.
Chontamenti connects with an inside leg kick.
Todd slips under a jab.
Chontamenti misses with a shot to the body
and Todd counters with a good low kick that Chontamenti was not able to check.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Todd - that will leave a mark! #T4#
Chontamenti is looking to chop away at Todd's legs.
Todd circles away from the clinch attempt.
Todd scores with a jab to the head.
Todd swings for the body but Chontamenti moves out of range.
Chontamenti throws a hook but Todd avoids it easily.
Chontamenti tests Todd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Todd throws a shot from downtown. Chontamenti moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chontamenti! But no joy.
Chontamenti lunges at Todd with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Todd's hand.
Chontamenti is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Todd lands with a shot to the body.
Chontamenti misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Todd makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Todd just misses with a punch to the body.
Chontamenti throws a leg kick
and Todd counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Todd throws a leg kick which misses Chontamenti's front leg but catches the back leg as Chontamenti tries to avoid it.
Todd throws a leg kick but Chontamenti sees it coming and moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Winston Todd dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Todd throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Chontamenti misses the jab.
Jab from Todd.
Chontamenti keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A nice side step and Chontamenti releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A big left from Todd misses.
A nice side step and Chontamenti releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A swing and a miss from Todd.
Chontamenti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice uppercut there from Todd.
A slow jab from Chontamenti misses its intended target.
A good leg kick by Todd.
Todd jabs at Chontamenti's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd throws a shot from downtown. Chontamenti moves away and avoids it.
Nice shot by Todd.
Chontamenti throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chontamenti. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Todd misses with a hook.
Chontamenti let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Todd misses with a leg kick
and Chontamenti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Todd throws a sloppy body shot
and Chontamenti counters with a low kick, right behind Todd 's knee.
Chontamenti gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Todd misses with a body kick.
Chontamenti connects with a high kick.
Chontamenti moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Todd misses with a shot to the body
letting Chontamenti counter with a right hand.
Chontamenti misses with a leg kick.
Todd misses with a straight left.
A low kick lands for Todd.
Winston Todd is winning the standup battle so far.
Chontamenti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Todd.
Todd swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chontamenti counters with a nice body shot.
Todd loads up on a big right hand but Chontamenti slips the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Todd darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Chontamenti lands a leg kick that knocks Todd off balance momentarily.
Todd wants to slow Chontamenti down by chopping away at his legs.
Todd scoring well with a low kick there.
Todd cracks Chontamenti with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chontamenti blocks a jab.
Chontamenti's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A low kick from Chontamenti is predictable there
and Todd counters with a good low kick that Chontamenti was not able to check.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Chontamenti might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Todd has got the better of the exchanges.
Chontamenti throws the kick towards the body but Todd avoids it.
Chontamenti just misses with a punch to the body.
Chontamenti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Todd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chontamenti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Todd pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Chontamenti back to the cage. Todd follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#It looks like Bhishma Chontamenti has been cut.
Todd misses with the body kick
and Chontamenti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A punch lands to the side of Todd 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chontamenti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Todd throws an off balance right hand
and Chontamenti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Chontamenti throws a good cross that connects.
No joy there for Chontamenti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Todd throws a leg kick but Chontamenti checks it.
Todd tries to work over Chontamenti's front leg with a kick but Chontamenti checks it.
Todd connects with a jab.
Chontamenti walks forward, straight into a front kick from Todd.
Chontamenti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Todd.
Chontamenti keeps Todd at a distance using the push kick.
Chontamenti misses with a leg kick.
Todd with the inside leg kick.
Chontamenti drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chontamenti throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Todd was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice shot by Chontamenti.
Chontamenti looks for the body kick but Todd saw that one coming. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chontamenti misses with a leg kick.
Chontamenti has his takedown stuffed
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chontamenti with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Todd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chontamenti can do to turn this around?
Chontamenti tries to clinch up.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chontamenti moves away.
It seemed like Chontamenti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Todd throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chontamenti on the side of the head.
Chontamenti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Todd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chontamenti.
Chontamenti throws a lazy head kick
and Todd counters with a stiff right hand.
Chontamenti misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Todd was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chontamenti.
Todd fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chontamenti checks it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Todd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Todd blocks a head kick by Chontamenti.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Winston Todd dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bhishma Chontamenti's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Chontamenti moves out of range as Todd throws a body kick.
Chontamenti misses with a wild body shot.
Chontamenti is looking to slow Todd down with leg kicks.
Chontamenti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chontamenti throws a leg kick that is checked
and Todd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chontamenti with a jab.
Todd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chontamenti only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Chontamenti paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chontamenti tried to score with a low kick but Todd checks it.
Chontamenti lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chontamenti keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Todd misses with a low kick.
Chontamenti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Todd. Todd obviously looking to wear him down.
Todd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Todd connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Chontamenti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
Todd lands a jab.
Todd with a jab.
A head kick misses from Todd.
Chontamenti ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
Todd slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Todd throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Chontamenti counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chontamenti throws a front kick aimed at Todd's knee but Todd avoids it well.
Chontamenti lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Todd with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chontamenti to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice cross by Todd.
Todd checks a low kick from Chontamenti.
Todd tried to counter with a leg kick but Chontamenti avoided it.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chontamenti moves away.#T2#
Todd misses with a hook. Chontamenti ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chontamenti listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Todd lands a really nice looking cross but Chontamenti seems unphased.
Chontamenti gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Todd misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Todd misses
and Chontamenti counters with a good low kick that Todd was not able to check.
Chontamenti moves out of range as Todd strikes.
Todd chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chontamenti can pounce on him.
Chontamenti dips to his left and cracks Todd with an uppercut!
Chontamenti getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Todd takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chontamenti connects with a solid leg kick.
Todd moves into range and connects with a jab.
Todd moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T3#
Todd throws a leg kick which misses Chontamenti's front leg but catches the back leg as Chontamenti tries to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Chontamenti. That snapped Todd's head back.
Todd lands a glancing blow to the side of Chontamenti's head.
Todd misses with a lunging right hand
and Chontamenti counters with a nice uppercut.
Todd scores with a sloppy right hand. Chontamenti should have avoided that one.
A low kick from Chontamenti misses
and Todd counters with a low kick, right behind Chontamenti 's knee.
Todd takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chontamenti scores with a leg kick.
Chontamenti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
Chontamenti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Todd.
Chontamenti moves out of range of the leg kick from Todd.
Chontamenti scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Todd misses the target.
Chontamenti misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Todd misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Todd. Beautiful body shot.
Todd checks the leg kick nicely there.
Todd with a nice calf kick.
Todd misses the body punch
and Chontamenti counters with a slapping leg kick.
Todd throws a leg kick which misses Chontamenti's front leg but catches the back leg as Chontamenti tries to avoid it.
Todd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chontamenti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chontamenti is looking for the big counter here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chontamenti. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chontamenti lands with a hook. Todd tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Todd throws a right hand that misses
and Chontamenti counters with a low kick, right behind Todd 's knee.
Todd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Todd will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Todd rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Chontamenti counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Bhishma Chontamenti just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Bhishma Chontamenti's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Todd with the inside leg kick.
Todd takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chontamenti tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chontamenti throws a body shot but no joy.
Todd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chontamenti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Todd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti throws a hook to the side of Todd's head but Todd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Todd takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chontamenti has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Todd drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice body kick there by Todd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Todd there.
Chontamenti misses with an uppercut
letting Todd counter with a right hand.
Chontamenti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Todd connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Todd throws a low kick, looking for Chontamenti's leg but Chontamenti calmly moves out of range.
Todd backing away here, and Chontamenti unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Todd throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A telegraphed right hand from Todd misses the target.
Chontamenti shapes to counter with a head kick.
Todd is looking to slow Chontamenti down with leg kicks.
Todd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chontamenti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A big right from Todd misses.
Chontamenti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Todd throws a shot from downtown. Chontamenti moves away and avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Todd.
Chontamenti lands a jab to Todd's midsection.
A nice leg kick from Chontamenti, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chontamenti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chontamenti has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Todd.
Chontamenti throws a jab when Todd was well out of range.
Todd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Todd takes a swing at Chontamenti's ribcage but misses.
Todd misses with a looping right.
Chontamenti is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Todd with a body shot.#T2#
Chontamenti takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chontamenti throws a wild body kick that Todd sees coming a mile off.
Chontamenti misses with a hook to the body
and Todd counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick lands from Todd.
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Todd checks it well.
Chontamenti scores with a nice strike.
Todd missing with a left hand there. Chontamenti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chontamenti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Todd moves into range and connects with a jab.
Todd throws a leg kick which misses Chontamenti's front leg but catches the back leg as Chontamenti tries to avoid it.
Todd throws a jab but it's blocked by Chontamenti.
Chontamenti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Todd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T3#
Todd checks the leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Todd tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Todd blocks a leg kick.
Todd is looking to score with low kicks.
Todd checks a leg kick.
Chontamenti throws a low kick, looking for Todd's leg but Todd calmly moves out of range.
Todd keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Todd feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Todd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chontamenti.
Chontamenti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chontamenti throws a shot from downtown. Todd moves away and avoids it.
Todd tries to move into range but Chontamenti moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chontamenti dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Todd. That did some damage!
Chontamenti takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Todd takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chontamenti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
Chontamenti throws a half hearted mid kick.
Todd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chontamenti manages to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Todd blocks the leg kick.
Jab, jab by Todd - just one landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chontamenti.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chontamenti moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chontamenti thows a leg kick but Todd checks it
and Todd counters with an inside leg kick.
Chontamenti tries a head kick but it misses.
Chontamenti throws a low kick but Todd avoids it.
Chontamenti throws a leg kick
and Todd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chontamenti was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd.
Chontamenti throws out a counter right but Todd avoids it with no problem.
A swing and a miss from Todd.
Chontamenti moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Chontamenti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Winston Todd had his way with Bhishma Chontamenti in that round.
The cut man is working on Bhishma Chontamenti's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.#R5#
Todd ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Todd throws a body shot but no joy.
Todd moves out of range of the body kick from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chontamenti blocks a jab.
Todd throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chontamenti on the side of the head.
Chontamenti throws a lazy right hand but Todd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Todd thows a body kick. Chontamenti tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Todd throws a low kick but Chontamenti avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd with a nice calf kick.
Todd throws a leg kick but Chontamenti checks it.
Chontamenti takes one on the button.
Todd tries to score with a low kick but Chontamenti moves his leg out of the way.
Chontamenti misses with an uppercut. Todd saw that one coming.#T1#
Todd throws out a leg kick but Chontamenti moves out of range and Todd only half commits.
Chontamenti keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Todd checks a leg kick.
Todd connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Todd throws a hook to the side of Chontamenti's head but Chontamenti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Todd scores with a nice head shot.
Todd misses the body punch
and Todd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Todd looks to score with a jab to the body but Chontamenti is just out of range.
Chontamenti lunges at Todd with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Todd's hand.
Chontamenti misses with a leg kick
and Todd counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chontamenti thinking.
Chontamenti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Todd lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chontamenti connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Todd misses with a lunging right hand
and Chontamenti counters with a straight right hand.
Chontamenti misses with a body shot.
Chontamenti lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chontamenti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Todd. Todd obviously looking to wear him down.
Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chontamenti was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd.
Todd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Todd is looking to slow Chontamenti down with leg kicks.
Chontamenti thuds his right hand into Todd's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Todd avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Todd checks a leg kick.
Chontamenti checks the leg kick.
Todd 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.
A combination from Todd does no damage.
Bhishma Chontamenti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Todd throws a hook but Chontamenti blocks it.
Chontamenti throws out a leg kick but Todd moves out of range and Chontamenti only half commits.
Todd keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Todd throws a poor cross that misses
and Chontamenti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Todd connects with a crisp jab.
Todd pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Todd throws a hook to the side of Chontamenti's head but Chontamenti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Todd takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Todd misses with a hook
and Chontamenti counters with a stiff right hand.
Chontamenti throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Chontamenti misses.
Chontamenti looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
Chontamenti tries to work over Todd's front leg with a kick but Todd checks it.
Winston Todd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chontamenti tries a low kick but Todd avoids it.#T4#
Todd pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chontamenti wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chontamenti.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chontamenti takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
Todd lands with a nice body punch.
Todd misses with a low kick as Chontamenti jumps back.
Todd scores with a jab to the head.
A solid body kick from Todd.
Chontamenti throws a lazy right hand but Todd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Todd takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chontamenti throws a hook but Todd avoids it easily.
Chontamenti scores with a sloppy right hand. Todd should have avoided that one.
A low kick lands for Todd.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 50:45
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 48:47
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Winston Todd!
Winston Todd retains his middleweight title!
Winston Todd tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 6
Date: Mar 13, 2021

#R1#
Jalbert tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Todd misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Jalbert throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A thudding body kick lands there by Todd!
Todd swats away the attempt to clinch by Jalbert.
Todd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jalbert manages to avoid it.#CL#
Todd fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jalbert, pushing him back against the cage.
Todd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jalbert tries a body shot but Todd blocks it.
Jalbert works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Todd lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jalbert misses with a short punch on the inside.
Todd tries to work over Jalbert's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Jalbert fails to land.
Todd lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jalbert backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Todd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Todd lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
Jalbert blocking some punches.
Jalbert has a couple of punches blocked by Todd.
Jalbert struggles to land a body shot inside as Todd controls his hands.
Todd misses with a body punch.
Todd blocks an uppercut.
Todd lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Todd.
Todd blocks an uppercut.
Todd working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jalbert swings wildly with an uppercut but Todd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Todd lands a right hand.
Jalbert struggles to land a body shot inside as Todd controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Todd.
Jalbert tries to work over Todd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jalbert tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Todd's elbow.
Jalbert blocks a body shot from Todd.
Jalbert misses with some punches.
Todd misses with a punch to the body.
Todd misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Todd lands a hook that snaps the head of Jalbert backwards.
Todd cracks Jalbert with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jalbert tries to work over Todd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Todd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Todd.
Todd prevents a body shot from Jalbert.
Jalbert lands a hook that snaps the head of Todd backwards.
Jalbert misses with a hook to the ribs.
Todd is leaning against Jalbert and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Todd lands a body shot in the clinch.
Todd lands an uppercut.
Todd scores with a shoulder strike.
Jalbert struggles to land a body shot inside as Todd controls his hands.
Jalbert tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Todd's elbow.
Todd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jalbert backwards.
Todd lands a body shot in the clinch.
Todd lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Todd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jalbert blocks an uppercut.
Jalbert presses Todd against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Todd blocks a body shot from Jalbert. #T3##BC#
Todd manages to break the clinch.
Todd digs a good body shot into Jalbert's ribs.
Todd throws a hook but Jalbert avoids it easily.
Jalbert is looking to clinch but Todd is avoiding it.
The fighters circling - Jalbert throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Todd throws a shot to the body.
Todd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jalbert stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Todd connects with a body shot.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jalbert moves away.
Todd throws a jab but it's blocked by Jalbert.
Jalbert connects with a body shot.
Todd slips a straight right by Jalbert.
Jalbert takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Todd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#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!
Todd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jalbert.
Todd takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jalbert avoids the body shot from Todd.
Jalbert misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jalbert changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Todd throws a body kick that misses
and Todd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jalbert swings widly with a right hand
and Todd counters with a nice uppercut.
Todd throws a lazy body kick
and Jalbert counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jalbert tests Todd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jalbert tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jalbert misses with a body shot
and Todd counters with a nice body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Todd.
Todd throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Winston Todd dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Todd swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jalbert counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Winston Todd is winning the standup battle so far.
Jalbert checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jalbert crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Todd - the referee stops the clock and Jalbert gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Todd. Jalbert manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Todd.
Jalbert tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Todd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jalbert misses with a double jab
and Todd counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jalbert thinking.
Todd connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Jalbert has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jalbert lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Todd lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jalbert.
Todd is stalling here.
Jalbert tries to work over Todd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Jalbert tries a body shot but Todd blocks it.
Todd lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Todd tries to work over Jalbert's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jalbert misses with some punches.
Jalbert lands a hook to the side of the head.
Todd misses with some punches.
Jalbert throws a head punch that misses.
Todd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jalbert struggles to land a body shot inside as Todd controls his hands.
Jalbert tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Todd blocks a body shot from Jalbert.
Jalbert works on Todd's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Todd. #BC#
Todd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice body kick there by Todd.
Jalbert misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Todd.
Todd lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Jalbert defending well as Todd loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Jalbert was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Jalbert throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Todd fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Todd is looking to wear down Jalbert with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jalbert lands a jab to the head.
Jalbert throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Todd counters with a leg kick.
Jalbert tries to clinch up but Todd circles away and keeps his distance.
Jalbert misses with an uppercut. Todd saw that one coming.
Todd connects with a right hand. Jalbert shakes it off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Todd looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jalbert! But no joy.
Todd scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Todd scores with a nice right hand.
Todd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jalbert can do to turn this around?#T3#
Todd throws a lazy head kick
and Jalbert counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Todd.
Good leg kick by Todd.
Todd buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Todd looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Todd tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jalbert swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jalbert throws an off balance right hand
and Todd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jalbert circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jalbert lunges at Todd with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Todd's hand.
Jalbert's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Todd lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jalbert misses with an uppercut
and Todd counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jalbert's knee momentarily.#CL#
Todd moves into the clinch.
Todd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jalbert tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Todd's elbow.
Todd misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Todd throws a head punch that misses.
Jalbert tries a body shot but Todd blocks it.
Jalbert has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Todd seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jalbert can turn it around.
Todd swings wildly with an uppercut but Jalbert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Todd lands a left hand.
Jalbert working aggressively here.
Todd lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Todd lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jalbert misses with a punch to the body.
Jalbert fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Todd lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jalbert backwards. #BC#
Todd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Todd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jalbert lands with an uppercut that bounces Todd off the cage and back into range.
Todd wants to clinch up but Jalbert keeps it at a distance.
Jalbert has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Todd.
Todd throws an off balance right hand
and Jalbert connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Todd lands with a kick to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Winston Todd dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Jalbert moves out of range of the body kick from Todd.
Jalbert connects with a crisp jab.
Todd throws a sloppy body shot
and Jalbert connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jalbert checks a leg kick nicely.
Todd misses the body punch
and Jalbert counters with a stiff right hand.
A left lands for Todd.
Todd defending well as Jalbert loads up on a big left hand.
Jalbert takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jalbert on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Todd. Todd obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd looks for the body kick but Jalbert saw that one coming.
Jalbert takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A nice leg kick from Todd, right into the meat of the thigh.
A leg kick checked by Jalbert.#T1#
Todd lands a jab to Jalbert's midsection.
Todd throws a big shot that misses.
Jalbert is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A nice leg kick lands there from Todd.
Todd connects with a solid leg kick.
Jalbert throws a lazy uppercut
and Todd counters with a slapping leg kick.
Todd misses with a straight left.
Jalbert slips a straight right by Todd.
Jalbert takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#CL2#
Jalbert gets a clinch.
A short right from Jalbert.
Jalbert tries to work over Todd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jalbert.
Todd blocks a body shot from Jalbert.
Todd misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Todd. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Todd lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jalbert throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Todds head.
Jalbert misses with a punch to the body.
Jalbert goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jalbert's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jalbert can't find room to land a body shot as Todd controls the action.
Todd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jalbert goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Todd breaks from the clinch.
Todd swings for the body but Jalbert moves out of range.
It seemed like Jalbert was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Todd takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Todd jabs Jalbert right on the nose. Jalbert blinks but takes it well.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jalbert crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Todd - the referee stops the clock and Jalbert gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Todd. Jalbert manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Todd lands a leg kick that knocks Jalbert off balance momentarily.
Todd tries to score with a low kick but Jalbert moves his leg out of the way.#T3#
Todd will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jalbert drops his hands momentarily and Todd takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Todd with a nice calf kick.
Todd pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Todd is looking to score with low kicks.
Jalbert tries to clinch but Todd is having none of it.
Jalbert avoids the body shot from Todd.
Jalbert takes one on the button.
Jalbert doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Todd jabs at Jalbert's body.
Good work by Jalbert as he checks the leg kick.
Jalbert swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Todd keeps Jalbert at a distance using the push kick. #T4#
Todd moves away from the strike by Jalbert.
Jalbert has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Todd.
Jalbert takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Todd.
Jalbert drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Jalbert.
A nice leg kick from Todd, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jalbert misses with an uppercut
and Todd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Todd scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Todd slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Todd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Todd lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jalbert throws an overhand right that lands on Todd's shoulder, as Todd tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Winston Todd clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Todd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jalbert.
Jalbert takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Todd lands a nice hook to Jalbert's body. Jalbert takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab from Todd finds it's way through Jalbert's defenses.
Todd feints and then cracks Jalbert's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jalbert down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jalbert looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Todd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jalbert.
Todd moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd with a nice cross.
Todd connects with a nice looking jab. #CL#
Todd has taken the fight to the clinch.
Todd prevents a body shot from Jalbert. #T1#
Jalbert tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Todd tries to work over Jalbert's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Todd lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jalbert tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jalbert takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Todd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Todd connects with a body shot that sends Jalbert's belly button to the back.
Todd tries to score with a low kick but Jalbert moves his leg out of the way.
Jalbert throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Todd counters with a nice body shot.
Jalbert 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.
A low kick from Todd misses
and Jalbert counters with a left to the body.
Todd misses with a double jab.
Todd wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Todd swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2##CL2#
Jalbert fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Todd, pushing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A body shot lands from Jalbert.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Jalbert can't find room to land a body shot as Todd controls the action.
Jalbert can't find room to land a body shot as Todd controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Jalbert.
Todd struggles to land a body shot inside as Jalbert controls his hands.
Jalbert makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Todd prevents a body shot from Jalbert.
A body shot lands from Jalbert.
Todd tries to throw a body punch but Jalbert avoids it by throwing Todd back against the cage.
Jalbert swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jalbert scores with a shot to the side of Todd's head.
Jalbert tries a body shot but Todd blocks it.
Good body shot from Jalbert.
Jalbert working aggressively here.
Jalbert misses with a hook from the clinch.
Todd lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Jalbert misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Todd.
Todd works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jalbert. #BC#
Todd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jalbert misses the shot to the body.
And Todd counters with a quick kick to the body but Jalbert blocks it.
Jalbert is looking to clinch but Todd is avoiding it.
Todd connects with a looping right hand.
Jalbert tries to clinch but Todd moves out of range.
Todd gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jalbert.
Todd jabs at Jalbert's body.
Nice straight punches there by Todd. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Todd.
Jalbert has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jalbert misses the shot to the body.
Todd looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T4#
A low kick from Todd misses
enabling Jalbert to counter with a crisp jab.
Todd pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Todd scores with a shot to the body.
Todd with the inside leg kick.
Todd throws a head kick that misses.
Todd throws a push kick but Jalbert slaps the foot to one side.
Jalbert misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Todd counter with a right hand.
Jalbert throws a one two combo.
Todd throws a hook but Jalbert avoids it easily.
Todd lands a leg kick that knocks Jalbert off balance momentarily.
Todd moves away from the strike by Jalbert.
Jalbert tries to clinch there but Todd circles away.
A quick step to the side and Todd tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Winston Todd had his way with Jean Luc Jalbert in 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. This is the final round!#R5#
Jalbert avoids the head kick by Todd.
Todd defending well as Jalbert loads up on a big left hand.
Todd wants to clinch.
A slow jab from Jalbert misses its intended target.
Jalbert misses the body punch
enabling Todd to counter with a crisp jab.
Todd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Todd lands with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jalbert connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A solid leg kick lands there for Todd.
Todd misses with a jab to the body
and Jalbert counters with a nice uppercut.
Todd throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
A slow jab from Jalbert misses its intended target.
It looked like Todd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jalbert moves away.
Todd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jalbert.
Todd lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Todd fails to land with a series of punches.
Jalbert misses with a right hand
and Todd counters with a thumping low kick.
Jalbert takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jalbert walks into a straight right hand from Todd.
Jalbert tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Jalbert.
Todd blocks a jab.
Todd looks for the body kick but Jalbert saw that one coming.
Jalbert misses with a jab to the body
and Todd counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jean Luc Jalbert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A big right from Jalbert misses.
Nice uppercut there from Jalbert.
Todd scores with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jalbert takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jalbert throws a right and a left that Todd avoids nicely.
Jalbert fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Todd staying out of range there.
Todd went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jalbert looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Todd explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Todd throws a head kick that misses.
Jalbert looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jalbert lunges at Todd with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Todd's hand. #T3#
A jab from Todd finds it's way through Jalbert's defenses.
Todd lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jalbert gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Todd.
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Jalbert.
Jalbert misses the shot to the body.
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Jalbert.
Todd tried to counter with a leg kick but Jalbert avoided it.#CL2#
Jalbert takes the fight into the clinch.
Jalbert misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jalbert misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Todd struggles to land a body shot inside as Jalbert controls his hands.
Jalbert blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Todd scores with a nice hook to the head.
Winston Todd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jalbert throws a punch but it's blocked by Todd. #T4#
Jalbert gets through Todd's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Todd blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Jalbert.
Todd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Todd can't find room to land a body shot as Jalbert controls the action.
Jalbert misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Todd breaks from the clinch.
Jalbert takes one to the chin there.
Jalbert just misses with a punch to the body.
Todd takes a swing at Jalbert's ribcage but misses.
Todd connects with a jab.
Jalbert takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Jalbert.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 50:45
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 50:45
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Winston Todd!
Winston Todd retains his middleweight title!
Winston Todd spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: BBFC Fight Night 1
Date: Feb 05, 2021

#R1#
Todd misses with an uppercut. Unknown saw that one coming.
Todd backing away here, and Unknown unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Todd lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Unknown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Unknown's coach down at Hardman MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Unknown's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Unknown is looking to score with low kicks.
Unknown throws a looping overhand right but Todd ducks down to avoid it.
Unknown throws out a leg kick but Todd moves out of range and Unknown only half commits.
Unknown pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Todd throwing a counter right hand but Unknown manages to avoid it.
Unknown is looking to score with low kicks.
A jab from Unknown misses.
Todd slips under a jab.
Unknown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Todd.
Unknown takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Unknown takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unknown moves out of range of the body kick.
Todd thumps Unknown with a low kick.
Unknown throws a half hearted mid kick.
Todd avoids the head kick by Unknown.
Todd misses with a low kick.
Unknown let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Todd misses the jab.
Todd lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Unknown at a distance. #T1#
Unknown looks to land a left hand but Todd moved out of range nicely.
Todd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Todd throws a nice inside leg kick.
Todd looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Todd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Todd misses with an attempted mid kick.
Unknown throws a head kick that half lands.
Todd misses with an uppercut.
Todd misses with an uppercut. Unknown saw that one coming.
Todd throws a big shot that misses.
Todd buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Todd.
Unknown takes one on the button.
The fighters circling - Unknown throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Unknown missing with a left hand there. Todd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Unknown throws a hook but Todd avoids it easily.
Unknown uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Todd has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Unknown scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Todd doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Unknown misses with an uppercut. Todd saw that one coming.
It looked like Todd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Todd throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Manco Unknown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Todd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Todd fires out a quick counter leg kick but Unknown just manages to avoid it.
Unknown scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Unknown connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Todd misses with an uppercut
letting Unknown counter with a right hand.
Unknown takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Unknown throws a head kick that Todd semi-blocks.
Winston Todd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Unknown bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Unknown misses with a straight left.
A jab lands there for Unknown.
Todd lands a jab.
Unknown throws an overhand right that lands on Todd's shoulder, as Todd tries to avoid the shot.
Todd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Unknown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Todd loads up on a big right hand but Unknown slips the punch.
Todd fakes the leg kick and cracks Unknown in the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Todd. That's going to slow Unknown down. #T3#
Unknown connects with a body shot.
Todd throws a hook to the side of Unknown's head but Unknown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Todd avoids the body shot from Unknown.
Todd shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Todd looks to score with a jab to the body but Unknown is just out of range.
Todd takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Unknown stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Unknown staying out of range there.
Unknown misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Todd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Todd checks a leg kick.
It looked like Todd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Unknown checks the leg kick nicely there.
Unknown throws a head kick but Todd moves out of range.
Todd tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Unknown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Unknown scores with a decent looking hook.
Todd avoids the body shot from Unknown.
Todd looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Unknown looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Unknown takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Todd moves away from the strike by Unknown.
Todd misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Unknown was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Unknown throws an overhand right that lands on Todd's shoulder, as Todd tries to avoid the shot.
Todd slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Unknown misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Todd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Unknown.
Todd feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Unknown misses with a hook. Todd ducked under it nicely.
Todd looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Todd throws a wild body kick that Unknown sees coming a mile off.
Todd lands with an overhand left.
Todd misses the jab.
Unknown defending well as Todd loads up on a big left hand.
Todd moves out of range as Unknown strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Unknown 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 Todd has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Todd and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Todd misses with a looping left.
Todd throws a body kick that misses.
Todd is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Unknown throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Todd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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 Winston Todd will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Unknown throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Todd to counter with a crisp jab.
Todd throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Todd takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Unknown throws a low kick but Todd moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Unknown throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Unknown missing with a left hand there. Todd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Todd throws a hook to the side of Unknown's head but Unknown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Unknown avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Unknown was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Unknown is looking to slow Todd down with leg kicks.
Unknown with a hook.
Unknown takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Todd takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Unknown fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Todd throws a leg kick which misses Unknown's front leg but catches the back leg as Unknown tries to avoid it.
Todd takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Unknown throws a low kick but Todd moves out of range easily. #T1#
Unknown throws a leg kick but Todd checks it.
Unknown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Todd.
Unknown jabs at Todd's body.
Unknown takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
Todd looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Todd blocks a jab.
Unknown lands a slapping body shot.
Todd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Unknown throws out the jab.
Unknown keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Todd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Unknown throws a lazy uppercut
and Unknown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Unknown swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Todd.
Todd turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Unknown checks a low kick from Todd.
Unknown slips under a jab from Todd.
Todd lands a leg kick that knocks Unknown off balance momentarily.
Unknown dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Todd misses with a hook. Unknown ducked under it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Unknown throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Todd. That's going to slow Unknown down.
Todd looks to land a left hand but Unknown moved out of range nicely.
Todd on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Unknown on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Todd. Todd obviously looking to wear him down.
Todd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Unknown manages to avoid it.
Todd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Unknown.
Unknown with a nice calf kick.
Unknown throws a push kick but Todd slaps the foot to one side.
Todd tries to land a front kick but Unknown steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Unknown looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Unknown cracks Todd with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Todd lands a nice leg kick that just misses Unknown's sensitive parts.
A thudding body kick lands there by Todd!
Unknown looks for a takedown but Todd sprawls well.
Todd feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Unknown takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Unknown's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Unknown lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
Todd lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Todd delivers a nice body kick.
Unknown looks to land a right hand but Todd moved out of range.
Unknown cracks Todd with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Todd blocks a jab.
Todd moves out of range of the strikes.
Unknown is looking to chop away at Todd's legs.
Unknown closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A solid body kick from Todd.
Todd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Todd misses.
Todd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Todd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Todd throws a leg kick but Unknown moved away.
Todd avoids the body shot from Unknown.
Unknown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Unknown.
An attempted straight right counter from Todd misses the target.
Unknown checks a leg kick.#T4#
Unknown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Todd.
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!
Todd slips a jab from Unknown.
Todd throws a wild body kick that Unknown sees coming a mile off.
Unknown misses the jab.
It looked like Todd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Unknown throws a jab when Todd was well out of range.
Todd looks to throw the jab but Unknown is out of range.
Unknown moves out of range as Todd strikes.
Todd throws a leg kick but Unknown sees it coming and moves out of range.
Unknown scores with a nice strike.
Todd checks a leg kick.
A jab from Todd misses.
Todd throws a low kick but Unknown avoids it.
Winston Todd is winning the standup battle so far.
Todd takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A good leg kick by Unknown.
Todd scores with a push kick.
Unknown misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Manco Unknown will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
A lazy left from Unknown finds it's target.
Unknown thows a left - swing and a miss!
Todd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Unknown cracks Todd with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Unknown scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Todd's corner calls for a 1-2. Todd obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Unknown throws a hook but Todd blocks it.
A solid body kick from Todd.
Unknown pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Todd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Todd connects with a looping right hand.
Todd throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Unknown throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Unknown jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Todd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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!
Unknown on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Todd works the jab nicely.
Unknown throws a looping overhand right but Todd ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
A lazy left from Unknown finds it's target.
Unknown misses with a left hand
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Todd misses the target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Todd.
Todd throws the left hand but Unknown avoids the punch easily.
Unknown lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Todd 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.
Unknown misses with a hook
and Todd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Todd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Unknown scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
An inside leg kick from Unknown misses.
Todd misses with a body shot.
Todd keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Todd moves out of range of the strikes.
Todd fires out a quick counter leg kick but Unknown just manages to avoid it.
Unknown throws a nice inside leg kick.
Unknown throws an off balance right hand
and Todd counters with a stiff right hand.
Todd feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Unknowns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
Unknown throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Todd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todd is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Unknown has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Todd.
Todd missing with a left hand there. Unknown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A low kick lands for Todd.
Unknown lunges at Todd with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Todd's hand.
Unknown has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Unknown throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Todd walks into a straight right hand from Unknown.
Todd throws a hook to the side of Unknown's head but Unknown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Unknown thumps Todd with a low kick.
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todd lands with a thumping leg kick.
Todd throws the kick towards the body but Unknown avoids it.
Todd lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Todd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Unknown.
Unknown swings widly with a right hand
letting Todd counter with a right hand.
Jab by Todd.#T3#
Unknown connects with a body shot that sends Todd's belly button to the back.
Todd defending well as Unknown loads up on a big left hand.
Todd misses with a looping right.
Todd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Unknown.
Unknown is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Todd.
Todd on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Unknown. Unknown obviously looking to wear him down.
Unknown displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Todd is looking to slow Unknown down with leg kicks.
Todd checks a low kick from Unknown.
Todd misses with a head kick.
An inside leg kick from Todd misses.
Todd takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Todd throws a head kick that misses.
Unknown scores with a hook to the body. Todd takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Unknown is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Todd.
Todd swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Unknown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Todd.
Todd scores with a kick to the midsection.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Unknown misses with a right hand
and Todd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Unknown moves away from the strike by Todd.
Unknown tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Todd is able to avoid easily.
Todd throws a low kick but Unknown moves out of range easily.
Todd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Unknown connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Unknown throws a jab when Todd was well out of range.
Todd turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Todd punishes Unknown's body with a nice straight punch.
Unknown throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Todd to counter with a crisp jab.
Todd slips a jab from Unknown.
Todd scores with a jab. Unknown acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Todd looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A swing and a miss from Unknown.
Todd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Todd's jab looks to have found its range, popping Unknown under the eye.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Winston Todd clearly takes 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.#R4#
Todd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Unknown.
Todd swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Unknown scores with a jab to the head.
Unknown takes a jab right on the kisser.
Unknown slips under a jab.
Unknown lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Unknown.
Todd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Unknown throws a lazy right hand but Todd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Unknown misses with a leg kick
and Todd counters with a thumping low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Todd.
Todd lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Unknown throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Todd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Todd throws a jab when Unknown was well out of range.
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Unknown.
Unknown jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Todd throws a head kick that misses
and Unknown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Todd is looking to score with low kicks.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Unknown. That snapped Todd's head back.
A jab from Unknown misses.
Unknown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
Unknown moves away from the strike by Todd.
Unknown scores with a head kick.
Todd wants to land a leg kick but Unknown is out of range.
Todd misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Unknown counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Unknown throws a head kick that misses.
Todd with a nice cross.
Unknown throws a hook but Todd blocks it.
Todd throws a big shot that misses.
Unknown on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Unknown throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Todd's head.
Unknown throws a body shot but no joy.
Todd half committed to a counter leg kick.
Unknown throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Todd throws the left hand but Unknown avoids the punch easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Todd 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.
Todd uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Unknown has time to react.
Todd throws an overhand right that lands on Unknown's shoulder, as Unknown tries to avoid the shot.
Todd throws a low kick but it's checked well by Unknown.
Unknown jabs Todd to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Todd staying out of range there.
Todd tried to counter with a leg kick but Unknown avoided it.
Todd throws an overhand right that lands on Unknown's shoulder, as Unknown tries to avoid the shot.
Todd takes a swing at Unknown's ribcage but misses.
Unknown moves out of range of the leg kick from Todd.
Good shot there by Unknown.
Todd digs a good hook to Unknown's body.
Todd misses with a low kick.
Unknown staying out of range there.
Unknown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Todd misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Todd scores with the left hand. Unknown knows he should have avoided that one.
Todd thumps Unknown with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Todd.
Todd buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Unknown looks to throw the jab but Todd is out of range.
Unknown takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Todd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Todd throws a body punch but Unknown moves out of range.
Unknown misses with a hook. Todd ducked under it nicely.
Unknown wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Unknown with a nice calf kick.
Todd digs a good hook to Unknown's body.
Unknown with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A leg kick checked by Todd.
As Unknown backs away, Todd returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Todd looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Unknown moves forwards but Todd connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Todd lands a jab to Unknown's midsection.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Unknown lands a nice looking body shot.
Todd throws an overhand right that lands on Unknown's shoulder, as Unknown tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Unknown was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Unknown fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A nice leg kick from Unknown, right into the meat of the thigh.
Todd lands a right hook to the body.
Todd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Unknown has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Todd wants to land a leg kick but Unknown is out of range.
Todd walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Todd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice body punch from Todd.
Todd moves out of range of the leg kick from Unknown.
Todd blocks a head kick by Unknown.
Todd is looking to counter punch.
Unknown avoids the body shot from Todd.
Todd scores with a nice strike.
Todd lands a jab to the nose.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Winston Todd will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Todd misses with a body kick.
Todd throws a sloppy head kick and Unknown moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Unknown was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Unknown swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Todd half committed to a counter leg kick.
Todd takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Unknown digs a good hook to Todd's body.
Todd slips a jab from Unknown.
Todd connects with a good right hand that stumbles Unknown. Unknown circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Unknown scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Todd tries to land a front kick but Unknown steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Unknown misses with a looping left.
Todd walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Unknown checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Todd. That snapped Unknown's head back.
Todd checks a leg kick.
Todd is looking to land body kicks.
Todd with the inside leg kick.
Unknown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Todd.#T1#
Unknown lands a jab to the nose.
Sloppy strikes from Todd. Those never looked like landing.
Todd finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Todd blocks a jab.
Todd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Todd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Unknown swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Unknown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Unknown throws a big shot that misses.
Good leg kick by Unknown.
Unknown throws out a loose jab but Todd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Todd lands a body shot.
Todd catches Unknown with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Unknown finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Unknown lands a jab to the head.
Unknown throws a hook but Todd avoids it easily.
Unknown misses with a jab, cross combination.
Manco Unknown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Todd throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Unknown drops his hands momentarily and Todd takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Unknown connects with a nice looking jab.
Todd takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Unknown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Todd throws out the jab.
Unknown throws a wild body kick that Todd sees coming a mile off.
Unknown throws a leg kick
and Todd counters with a leg kick.
Todd cracks Unknown with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Unknown throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Todd counters with a right hand to the body.
Unknown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Unknown throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice uppercut there from Todd.
Todd scores with a nice strike.
Todd walks into a straight right hand from Unknown.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Unknown crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Todd - the referee stops the clock and Unknown gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Todd. Unknown manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Unknown has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Todd.#T3#
Todd avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Todd scores with a nice head shot.
Unknown shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Unknown throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Unknown tries to move into range but Todd moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Todd scores with a sloppy right hand. Unknown should have avoided that one.
Todd bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Unknown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Todd throws a nice inside leg kick.
Unknown ducks right into an uppercut from Todd.
Unknown lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Unknown shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Todd as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Todd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Unknown is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Todd.
Todd connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Unknown's hands.
Winston Todd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Todd lands a lovely overhand right.#T4#
Todd lands a head shot.
Unknown tries to land a leg kick but Todd saw it coming and moves away.
Todd lunges at Unknown with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Unknown's hand.
Unknown shoots in but no luck this time.
Todd lands with a nice body punch.
Nice body kick from Todd.
A jab from Unknown misses.
Unknown misses with a right hand
and Todd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Unknown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Todd thuds his right hand into Unknown's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Unknown.
And Todd counters with a quick kick to the body but Unknown blocks it.
Todd cracks Unknown with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Unknown misses with a lunging right hand
and Todd counters with an inside leg kick.
Unknown wants to land a leg kick but Todd is out of range.
A low kick lands for Todd.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 50:46
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 49:46
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Winston Todd!
Winston Todd retains his middleweight title!
Winston Todd 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: BFC Bloodbath 6
Date: Jan 06, 2021

#R1#
Higgins throws a lazy uppercut
and Todd counters with a nice body shot.
Higgins moves away from the strike by Todd.
Todd tried to score with a low kick but Higgins checks it.
Todd with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Higgins defending well as Todd loads up on a big left hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Todd.
Todd rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Higgins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Higgins throws out a counter right but Todd avoids it with no problem.
Higgins lands a slapping body shot.
Todd misses with a right hand
and Higgins counters with a stiff right hand.
Higgins takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
Winston Todd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Todd tries to land a front kick but Higgins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Higgins lands with a cross.
Todd on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Higgins takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Todd looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Higgins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Todd with a nice cross.
Higgins 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.
Higgins blocks the body kick.
Higgins tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Higgins moves into the clinch.
Todd looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Todd lands a nice shot to the body.
Todd blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Todd breaks the clinch.
Todd digs a good hook to Higgins's body.
Todd darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Todd lands a body shot.
Todd takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut lands for Higgins. That snapped Todd's head back. #T2#
Higgins moves out of range of the body kick from Todd.
Todd scores with a nice right hand.
Todd thumps Higgins with a low kick.#CL2#
Higgins pushes Todd up against the cage in a clinch.
Higgins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Higgins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Todd.
Higgins is leaning against Todd and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Higgins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Todd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Todd lands a left hand that snaps the head of Higgins backwards.
Higgins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Todd as Higgins tries to tie him up.
Higgins prevents a body shot from Todd.
Todd looking to slow down the pace here.#T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Higgins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Todd blocks an uppercut.
Higgins throws a head punch that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Todd.
Todd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Higgins tries to throw a body punch but Todd avoids it by throwing Higgins back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Higgins.
Higgins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Todd's elbow.
Higgins tries a body shot but Todd blocks it.
Todd blocks a body shot from Higgins.
Todd misses with a body punch.
Higgins misses with a punch on the inside.
Todd misses with a punch on the inside.
Todd throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Higgins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Todd - that landed with a thud.
Todd throws a punch but it's blocked by Higgins. #T4#
Todd makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Todd on the inside. #BC#
Todd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todd staying out of range there.
Todd jabs Higgins to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
Higgins gets a clinch.
Higgins swings wildly with an uppercut but Todd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Todd throws a punch but it's blocked by Higgins.
Todd presses Higgins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Todd prevents a body shot from Higgins.
Higgins misses with a punch on the inside.
Higgins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Higgins blocking some punches.
Higgins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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 Winston Todd will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Higgins misses with a straight right.
Todd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Todd scores with a jab.
Higgins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Todd stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Higgins misses the shot to the body.
Todd misses with a low kick as Higgins jumps back.
Higgins just misses with a punch to the body.
Todd lands a body shot.
Todd throws a low kick but it's checked well by Higgins.
Higgins wants to counter the offense by Todd and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd throws a leg kick but Higgins moved away.
Todd looks to throw a body kick
and Higgins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Higgins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Todd misses with a hook. Higgins ducked under it nicely.
Higgins let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Winston Todd is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Todd.
Todd scores with a jab.
Todd cracks Higgins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Higgins moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Todd throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Higgins tries to counter by closing the distance.
Higgins throws a poor cross that misses
and Higgins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Todd smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Higgins takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Todd throws a half hearted mid kick.
Todd thumps Higgins with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Higgins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Todd throws a head kick that misses
enabling Higgins to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Sloppy strikes from Higgins. Those never looked like landing.
Todd feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Higginss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Todd missing with a left hand there. Higgins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Higgins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Higgins lands with a nice combination. Todd backs away looking to recover.
Todd throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Higgins to counter with a crisp jab.
Todd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Todd moves out of range of the strikes.
Todd throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Higgins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A low kick lands for Todd.
Todd tests Higgins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Todd lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
Todd throws a shot from downtown. Higgins moves away and avoids it.
Todd rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Higgins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Todd misses with a straight right.
Todd circles away from the clinch attempt.
Todd scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Higgins throws a jab but it's blocked by Todd.
Todd connects with a leg kick.
Todd scores with a jab to the body.
Higgins takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Todd lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Higgins takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Todd pushes Higgins away with a front kick.#T4##CL2#
Higgins has closed the distance and engaged Todd in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Higgins throws a punch but it's blocked by Todd.
Todd misses with a body punch.
Higgins gets through Todd's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Higgins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Higgins stalling in the clinch.
Higgins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Todd's elbow. #BC#
Todd breaks the clinch.
Higgins walks into a straight right hand from Todd.
Todd throws a leg kick which misses Higgins's front leg but catches the back leg as Higgins tries to avoid it.
Todd tries to work over Higgins's front leg with a kick but Higgins checks it.
Higgins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Higgins has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Todd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Todd swings for the body but Higgins moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Winston Todd dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Higgins walks into a stiff left hand from Todd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Todd. That's going to slow Higgins down.
Higgins missing with a left hand there. Todd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Higgins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Todd lands a nice leg kick that just misses Higgins's sensitive parts.
Todd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Higgins. That did some damage!
Higgins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Higgins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
Higgins misses with a right hand
and Todd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd misses with a low kick.
A jab from Todd does it's job there.
Higgins throws an off balance right hand
and Todd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Todd connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Higgins's hands.#T1#
Todd throws an overhand right that lands on Higgins's shoulder, as Higgins tries to avoid the shot.
Higgins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Higgins looks to throw the jab but Todd is out of range.
Todd misses the shot to the body.
Todd looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Todd connects with a body shot that sends Higgins's belly button to the back.
Todd turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Higgins throws a combination. Todd tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Higgins moves forwards but Todd connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Todd moves into range and connects with a jab.
A good leg kick by Todd.
Higgins misses with a hook
and Todd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Higgins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick from Todd, right into the meat of the thigh.
Higgins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Todd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Todd misses with a looping right.
Higgins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Higgins throws a body shot but no joy.
Todd lands a jab.
Higgins wants to clinch.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Todd.
Higgins misses with a wild body shot.
Todd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Higgins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Higgins is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Todd with a body shot.
Higgins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Todd.
Todd takes a swing at Higgins's ribcage but misses.
Todd lands a nice leg kick that just misses Higgins's sensitive parts.
Higgins has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Higgins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Todd.
A jab from Todd does it's job there.
Higgins avoids the body shot from Todd.
Todd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Todd connects with a solid leg kick.
Higgins moves out of range of the leg kick from Todd.#T4#
Todd lands with a thumping leg kick.
Todd with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fighters circling - Higgins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good shot there by Todd.
Todd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todd avoids a punch combination nicely.
Higgins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Higgins throws a big shot that misses.
Higgins throws a hook but Todd avoids it easily.
Todd thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Winston Todd clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Higgins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
Todd misses with a body kick.
Todd scores with a push kick.
Todd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Higgins appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Higgins scores with the left hand. Todd knows he should have avoided that one.
Higgins scores with a nice right hand.
Higgins misses with a wild body shot.
Higgins throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Higgins lands with a good body shot.
Todd throws an off balance right hand
and Higgins counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Todd walks into a jab.#T1#
Todd throws an off balance right hand
and Higgins counters with a stiff right hand.
Higgins moves away from the strike by Todd.
Todd lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Todd.
A telegraphed right hand from Higgins misses the target.
Higgins lands with a shot to the body.
A big right from Todd misses.
Todd misses with a low kick.
Higgins doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Higgins scores with a hook.
Todd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Todd misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Higgins! But no joy.
Higgins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Todd. #T2#
Higgins has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Higgins there as he acknowledges the shot.
Todd throws a leg kick
and Todd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Todd scores with a hook.
Higgins misses with an uppercut. Todd saw that one coming.
Todd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Higgins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Todd, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Todd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Higgins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Higgins tries to clinch up.
Todd is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Higgins's corner calls for a 1-2. Higgins obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Higgins takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Higgins takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A jab from Todd does it's job there.
Higgins throws a series of punches but Todd moves out of range.
And Todd counters with a quick kick to the body but Higgins blocks it.
Higgins avoids the body shot from Todd.
Todd feints and then cracks Higgins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Higgins down.
Higgins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Todd.
Higgins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Todd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Todd works Higgins's body with a nice hook.
Good shot there by Todd.
A big right from Higgins misses.
Higgins takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T4#
Higgins throws the left hand but Todd avoids the punch easily.
Todd fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Higgins looks to throw the jab but Todd is out of range.
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todd was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Higgins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Todd circles away quickly and effectively.
Todd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Higgins on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Higgins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A chopping leg kick lands by Todd.
Todd walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Higgins checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL2#
Higgins rushes Todd and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Todd working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Todd throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Winston Todd will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Todd scores with a jab to the head. #CL2#
Higgins has taken the fight to the clinch.
Higgins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Todd misses with some punches.
Higgins has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Todd.#BC#
Todd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Higgins avoids the body shot from Todd.
Higgins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Todd takes a swing at Higgins's ribcage but misses.
A punch combination from Higgins misses.
Higgins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd loads up on a big right hand but Higgins slips the punch.
Todd misses with a kick to the body.
Higgins defending well as Todd loads up on a big left hand.
Higgins throws the left hand but Todd avoids the punch easily.
Todd throws a quick counter kick to the body but Higgins avoids it.#T1#
Todd slips under a jab from Higgins.
An attempted straight right counter from Todd misses the target.
Higgins loads up on a big right hand but Todd slips the punch.
Todd throws a lazy uppercut
and Todd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Higgins ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
Higgins looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
Todd punishes Higgins's body with a nice straight punch.
Todd lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Higgins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Higgins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A telegraphed right hand from Higgins misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Todd misses the target.
Todd swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Higgins.#T2#
Higgins scores with a body shot.
Higgins takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Todd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Higgins.
Todd takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Todd throws a poor cross that misses
and Higgins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Higgins throws a jab but it's blocked by Todd.
Higgins on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Todd misses with a wild body shot.
Higgins now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lou Higgins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Todd throws a head kick that Higgins semi-blocks.
Higgins moves into range and connects with a jab.
Todd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Todd misses the target.#T3#
Todd misses with an uppercut. Higgins saw that one coming.
Higgins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Todd. Todd obviously looking to wear him down.
Higgins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
Higgins throws a looping overhand right but Todd ducks down to avoid it.
Todd misses with a hook
and Higgins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Higgins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Todd.
Higgins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Todd connects with an inside leg kick.
Higgins missing with a left hand there. Todd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Higgins jabs at Todd's body.
Todd swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Higgins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Winston Todd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Higgins fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Todd on the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Todd.
Todd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Todd lands with a good body shot.
The fighters circling - Todd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Todd staying out of range there.
Todd is looking to slow Higgins down with leg kicks.
Higgins looks to clinch
and Todd counters with a nice kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Higgins.
Higgins moves forwards but Todd connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Todd throws a lazy right hand but Higgins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Todd lands a lovely overhand right.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Winston Todd.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Todd, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 50:45
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:45
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Winston Todd!
Winston Todd retains his middleweight title!
Winston Todd bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Checkmate vs. BFC 1
Date: Dec 12, 2020

#R1#
Unknown misses with a body punch
and Todd counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Unknown misses the shot to the body.
Todd looks to land a right hand but Unknown moved out of range.
Unknown definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Unknown takes a jab right on the kisser.
Unknown feints and then cracks Todd's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Todd down.
Unknown works Todd's body with a nice hook.
Unknown motions for Todd to come forward. Unknown throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Todd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Unknown misses its intended target.
Todd connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Unknown misses with a hook
and Todd counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Todd scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Unknown throws out a loose jab but Todd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Todd thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Unknown if he has to take too many more of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Unknown throws a body shot but no joy.
Todd will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Unknown throws a lazy uppercut
and Unknown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Unknown cracks Todd with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Todd throws a good cross that connects.
Unknown lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Unknown throws a shot from downtown. Todd moves away and avoids it.
Unknown tests Todd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Unknown blocks the leg kick.
Todd checks a leg kick.
Todd slips under a jab from Unknown.
Unknown scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A bone on bone clash there as Todd blocks the leg kick.
Unknown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Unknown throws out a loose jab but Todd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Todd moves out of range as Unknown strikes.
Todd throws the left hand but Unknown avoids the punch easily.
Unknown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Todd staying out of range there.
Unknown throws a leg kick but Todd moved away.
A big left from Todd misses.
Manco Unknown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Todd pivots, looking for a leg kick but Unknown is out of range and Todd settles back down. #T2#
Todd jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Todd moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Todd chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Todd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Unknown throws a hook but Todd avoids it easily.
Unknown pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Todd back to the cage. Unknown follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A telegraphed right hand from Unknown misses the target.
Todd catches Unknown with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Unknown misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Unknown shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Unknown was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Unknown trying to control the position but Todd is working away.
Todd struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Unknown is trying to get an arm triangle but Todd is defending well. #T3##SUB#
Unknown tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Unknown goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Todd has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Unknown but great work by Todd.
Todd wants to control but Unknown is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Unknown is looking for a sweep.
Unknown is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Unknown is not content to let Todd control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Todd working away.
Unknown tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Todd presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Unknown tries to lock up and control but Todd gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Todd tries to control but Unknown wriggling away.
Todd controlling from the full mount.
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 Manco Unknown will probably get the nod.
That's time! Unknown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Todd missing with a left hand there. Unknown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Todd misses with a kick to the body.
Todd on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Unknown lands with a straight right. Todd didn't see that one coming.
Todd throws the left hand but Unknown avoids the punch easily.
Todd tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Unknown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Todd.
Unknown looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
Unknown takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Unknown looks to land a right hand but Todd moved out of range.
Unknown moves away from the strike by Todd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unknown misses the shot to the body.
Unknown ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Unknown misses with a double jab.
Unknown moves out of range of the leg kick from Todd.
Todd throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Todd scores with a crisp jab that stopped Unknown in his tracks.
Unknown walks into a stiff left hand from Todd.
Todd connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Unknown moves away.
Unknown 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.
Unknown lands with an overhand left.
Todd walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big left from Unknown misses.
Todd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Todd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Unknown lands with a hook. Todd tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Todd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Unknown.
Unknown lands a body shot.
Unknown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todd comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Todd lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
Todd throws a lazy right hand but Unknown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Todd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Todd.
A swing and a miss from Todd.
Unknown misses with an uppercut. Todd saw that one coming.
Unknown takes one to the side of the head.
Unknown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Todd.
An attempted straight right counter from Unknown misses the target.
Todd's jab looks to have found its range, popping Unknown under the eye.
Todd takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Unknown scores with a punch to the head.
Todd misses with a body shot
and Todd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Unknown thuds his right hand into Todd's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A shot to the liver by Todd. Beautiful body shot.
Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Unknown was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd.
Winston Todd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Todd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Unknown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Todd. #T3#
Unknown fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Unknown throws the left hand but Todd avoids the punch easily.
Unknown checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Unknown blocks a jab.
Unknown takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
Todd misses with an uppercut. Unknown saw that one coming.
Unknown scores with a jab. Todd acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Unknown takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Unknown blocks a jab.
Unknown swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jab, jab by Todd - just one landing.
Todd connects with a solid leg kick.
Unknown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todd on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Todd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Unknown throws out the jab.
Winston Todd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Unknown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Todd.#T4#
Unknown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd cheers as Unknown lands an impressive looking overhand right. Todd doesn't seem phased though.
Todd swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Unknown.
Todd lands a nice leg kick that just misses Unknown's sensitive parts.
Todd throws a leg kick which misses Unknown's front leg but catches the back leg as Unknown tries to avoid it.
Unknown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Todd throws out the jab.
Unknown just misses with a punch to the body.
Todd swings for the body but Unknown moves out of range.
Unknown thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab by Unknown.
Unknown misses the shot to the body.
Todd tries a low kick but Unknown avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Unknown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Todd steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Unknown. That one must have hurt.
Todd throws a leg kick but Unknown sees it coming and moves out of range.
Unknown misses with a hook. Todd ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Winston Todd will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Todd goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Unknown scores with a jab to the jaw.
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Unknown.
Some wild striking there from Unknown.
Unknown throws a nice looking combination but Todd bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Unknown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
Unknown throws a low kick, looking for Todd's leg but Todd calmly moves out of range.
Todd throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Unknown throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Todd goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Todd misses.
Todd connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Unknown walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Todd checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Unknown backing away here, and Todd unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Unknown.
Todd tries a quick counter leg kick but Unknown is wise to it.
Todd throws a leg kick that misses. #T1#
Unknown uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Todd has time to react.
Unknown throws a series of punches but Todd moves out of range.
Unknown misses the shot to the body.
Todd smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Todd connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A shot to the liver by Unknown. Beautiful body shot.
Todd closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Todd has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Todd fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Unknown is out of range.
Crunch! Todd slams his shin into Unknown's torso.
Unknown throws a leg kick but Todd moved away.
Todd throws a lazy right hand but Unknown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Unknown blocks a head kick by Todd.
Good work by Todd as he checks the leg kick.
Todd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Todd stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Unknown.
Unknown moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Todd checks a low kick from Unknown.#T2#
Unknown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Unknown.
Good leg kick by Unknown.
A lazy left from Unknown finds it's target.
A slow jab from Todd misses its intended target.
Todd buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Unknown fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Todd throws a lazy right hand but Unknown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Todd looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Unknown moves out of range as Todd strikes.
Todd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Unknown. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Todd throws a low kick but Unknown avoids it.
Todd lunges at Unknown with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Unknown's hand.
Todd throws a leg kick but Unknown checks it.
Unknown throws a hook but Todd avoids it easily.
Unknown misses with an uppercut
and Todd counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Unknown misses with an uppercut. Todd saw that one coming.
Todd lands a nice looking body kick.
Unknown misses with a straight right.
Todd moves away from the strike by Unknown.
Unknown throws a chopping leg kick but Todd manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Unknown jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Unknown checks the leg kick.
Unknown walks forward, straight into a front kick from Todd.
Unknown throws a big shot that misses.
Unknown throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Todd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Unknown.
Unknown checks the leg kick.
Todd just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Todd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Todd. #T4#
Todd dodges the punch combination from Unknown.
Unknown's corner calls for a 1-2. Unknown obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Todd misses with a left hand
letting Unknown counter with a right hand.
Todd lands a leg kick that knocks Unknown off balance momentarily.
Unknown lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Todd ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Unknown takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A swing and a miss from Todd.
Todd throws a solid leg kick but Unknown takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Todd.
Unknown misses with an uppercut. Todd saw that one coming.
Unknown has his takedown stuffed
and Todd counters with a low kick, right behind Unknown 's knee.
Todd connects with an inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Manco Unknown did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Todd tries to land a front kick but Unknown steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice body punch from Unknown.
A nice leg kick from Todd, right into the meat of the thigh.
Todd tries to score with a low kick but Unknown moves his leg out of the way.
Unknown misses with a combination
and Todd counters with a nice uppercut.
Unknown looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
Todd throws a series of punches but Unknown avoids them all with ease.
Unknown scores with a body shot.
Unknown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Unknown.
Todd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Unknown lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Todd misses
and Todd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Todd scores with a body shot.
Todd lands a jab to the nose.
Todd takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Todd lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T1#
Unknown pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Unknown throws a hook but Todd avoids it easily.
Todd 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.
Todd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Unknown.
A thudding body kick lands there by Todd!
A looping hook to the body misses from Unknown. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Todd! But no joy.
Todd fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Todd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Todd just misses with a punch to the body.
Todd misses with an uppercut.
Todd slips a straight right by Unknown.
Unknown will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Todd dips to his left and cracks Unknown with an uppercut!
Unknown takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
Unknown takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Todd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Unknown sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Todd takes a swing at Unknown's ribcage but misses.
Unknown misses with a hook. Todd ducked under it nicely.
Todd now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A jab lands there for Unknown.
Unknown lands with a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Todd avoids the body shot from Unknown.
Todd tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Unknown is able to avoid easily.
Todd misses with a low kick.
Todd swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Unknown.
Unknown looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Todd. That's going to slow Unknown down.
Unknown fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Todd checks it well.
Todd lands with an overhand left.
Unknown tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Todd is able to avoid easily.
Todd connects with a solid leg kick.
Todd throws a push kick but Unknown slaps the foot to one side. #T3#
Todd comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Unknown is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice uppercut there from Unknown.
Todd throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Unknown thinks about countering with a head kick.
Todd moves out of range as Unknown strikes.
Todd throws a low kick, looking for Unknown's leg but Unknown calmly moves out of range.
Todd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Unknown ducks right into an uppercut from Todd.
Unknown throws a big shot that misses.
Todd misses with a wild body shot.
Todd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Todd misses with a low kick as Unknown jumps back.
Unknown throws the left hand but Todd avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Todd misses its intended target. #T4#
Todd takes a swing at Unknown's ribcage but misses.
Unknown connects with a good right hand that stumbles Todd. Todd circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Todd misses with a body kick.
Unknown scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Unknown throws a low kick but Todd moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheers as Todd lands an impressive looking overhand right. Unknown doesn't seem phased though.
Todd jabs Unknown right on the nose. Unknown blinks but takes it well.
Todd takes one to the side of the head.
Unknown missing with a left hand there. Todd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Todd steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Unknown takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Unknown takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Unknown connects with a jab.
Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Unknown was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd.
Unknown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Unknown lands with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Winston Todd will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Unknown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Todd.
Unknown feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nice cross by Todd.
Todd swings for the body but Unknown moves out of range.
It looked like Unknown wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Todd misses the jab.
Todd takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Unknown looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
Todd scores with a kick to the body.
Todd throws a jab but it's blocked by Unknown.
It looked like Unknown wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Unknown throws a series of punches but Todd moves out of range.
Todd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Unknown throws out the jab.
Todd with a nice calf kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unknown cracks Todd with a right hand to the side of the head.
Unknown jabs Todd right on the nose. Todd blinks but takes it well.
Unknown misses with a hook
and Todd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Todd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Unknown.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A chopping leg kick lands by Unknown. #T1#
Todd is looking to slow Unknown down with leg kicks.
Unknown throws a shot to the body.
Unknown throws an off balance right hand
and Todd counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Unknown avoids the body shot from Todd.
Unknown scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Todd doesn't seem bothered though.
Todd takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Todd sizes up Unknown with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Unknown throws a jab when Todd was well out of range.
Unknown connects with a leg kick.
Unknown 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.
Unknown throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Todd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Todd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Unknown.
Todd just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromUnknown.
Unknown lands a slapping body shot. #TD#
Unknown fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Todd sprawls well initially but Unknown persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Unknown is thwarting Todd's attempts to control the position.
Unknown is looking to take a break and control but Todd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Unknown throwing shots but Todd is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Unknown is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Unknown not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Todd is looking to control Unknown's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Todd avoid being mounted?
Todd has his hands clasped together around Unknown's back. He's all about the action.#T3##SUB#
Unknown is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Todd is just riding it out for now. Unknown eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Unknown is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Unknown is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Todd doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Unknown. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Todd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Unknown looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Unknown is pressing down on Todd's thigh, looking to free his foot. Todd is holding on for now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 48:48
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 49:46

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: BFC BLOODBATH 5
Date: Nov 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsuda scores with a decent looking hook.
Todd looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Matsuda drops down looking for a counter takedown but Todd sprawls and moves away.
No luck for Matsuda with that takedown attempt.
Todd feints a counter leg kick.
Matsuda looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Todd is fending him off so far but Matsuda persists. Nope, Todd circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice straight punches there by Todd. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Todd.#CUT2#It looks like Tanaka Matsuda has been cut.
Todd scores with a sloppy right hand. Matsuda should have avoided that one.
Todd attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Todd looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsuda is just out of range.
Matsuda blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuda lands a jab to Todd's midsection.
An inside leg kick lands from Todd.
Matsuda fails with the takedown
and Todd counters with a low kick, right behind Matsuda 's knee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanaka Matsuda. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Todd throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Matsuda steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Todd. That one must have hurt.
Matsuda misses with a takedown attempt - Todd sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Matsuda walks into a jab.
Matsuda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Todd's waist but Todd gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Matsuda off to one side.
Todd goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Matsuda drops down looking for a counter takedown but Todd sprawls and moves away.
Matsuda shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Todd as he avoids it easily.
Todd fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Todd lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Todd walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Matsuda checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Todd leaves Matsuda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Todd. Matsuda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Todd connects with a right hand. Matsuda shakes it off.
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!
Matsuda takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Todd misses the shot to the body.
Todd lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matsuda's sensitive parts.
Matsuda walks into a jab.
Matsuda shoots for a takedown but Todd saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Todd scores with a spinning back kick!
Matsuda is breathing heavily.
Todd moves out of range as Matsuda strikes.
Todd lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CUT2#Tanaka Matsuda's cut is getting worse.
Todd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matsuda. That did some damage!#T3#
Matsuda shoots in for a takedown but Todd shows good takedown defense.
Todd misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Todd does it's job there.
Todd scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Todd connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Todd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Todd lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Todd scores with a crisp jab that stopped Matsuda in his tracks. #ROC2#Matsuda is rocked!#CUT2#Tanaka Matsuda's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Matsuda misses with a takedown attempt - Todd sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Todd closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Matsuda! Todd dives in looking to finish! Matsuda is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Winston Todd!
Winston Todd is the new middleweight champion!
After the fight, Winston Todd was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: BFC 25: Butcher Vs. Cain
Date: Oct 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexander throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A shot to the liver by Alexander. Beautiful body shot.
Todd defending well as Alexander loads up on a big left hand.
Alexander slips a straight right by Todd.
Alexander went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Todd takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alexander tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Alexander.
Todd takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Alexander has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Todd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander lands a nice shot that snaps Todd's head back.
A telegraphed right hand from Alexander misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alexander. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Todd throws a nice looking combination but Alexander bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Todd chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alexander cracks Todd with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Alexander misses with a few strikes there.
Todd tries a quick counter leg kick but Alexander is wise to it.
Alexander throws a combination. Todd tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Alexander lands with a nice body punch.
Alexander looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
Todd turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Alexander misses with a straight left.
Todd flicks out a counter leg kick but Alexander steps away.
Alexander darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Todd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Alexander wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alexander misses with a body shot
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alexander lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Alexander throws a right hand that misses
letting Todd counter with a right hand.
Martin Alexander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Todd pivots, looking for a leg kick but Alexander is out of range and Todd settles back down.
Alexander throws a big counter combination but Todd scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Alexander missing with a left hand there. Todd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alexander throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Alexander misses the target.
Todd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alexander missing with a left hand there. Todd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Todd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Alexander takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T3#
Alexander uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Todd.
Alexander fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Todd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alexander backing away here, and Todd unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Todd misses with a straight left.
Alexander staying out of range there.
A quick step to the side and Alexander tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alexander throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alexander fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Todd throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Alexander slips under a jab from Todd.
Alexander is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Todd. #T4#
Nice jab there from Alexander.
A shot to the liver by Alexander. Beautiful body shot.
Alexander throws a predictable looking body shot
and Todd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A clash of legs there as Alexander blocks the low kick.
Alexander throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Alexander misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexander defending well as Todd loads up on a big left hand.
Todd is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Alexander looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC2#Alexander is rocked!
Todd throws a quick head kick that knocks Alexander silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Todd is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Winston Todd!
Winston Todd spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: BFC 22: Alexander Vs. Matsuda
Date: Sep 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Name throws a lazy uppercut
and Todd counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Todd. Name does a little dance to reset his feet.
Todd misses with a double jab.
Name steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Todd.
Name tries to clinch
and Todd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like First Name has been cut.
Todd avoids the body shot from Name. #CL2#
Name pushes Todd up against the cage in a clinch.
Todd tries to work over Name's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Name throws a head punch that misses.
Name has a couple of punches blocked by Todd.
Todd is trying to force a seperation but Name has the dominant position.
Name swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Name blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Todd manages to break the clinch.
Name takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Todd takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Name sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T1#
Name rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD#
and Todd counters with a crisp right hand that drops Name! Todd lets Name back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Name is rocked!
Name looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Name tries to clinch
and Todd scores with a counter punch that sends Name to the canvas! Todd smells blood - he's punishing Name with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Name has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Winston Todd!
Winston Todd 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: BFC Halle Birthday Bash 1
Date: Aug 28, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Cannabino moves into the clinch.
Todd wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cannabino has him pressed against the cage.
Todd misses with a punch to the body.
Todd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Todd scores with a shot to the side of Cannabino's head.
A right hook to the body lands for Todd. #BC#
Cannabino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A good leg kick by Todd.
Cannabino takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Todd paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cannabino walks into a straight right hand from Todd.
Cannabino tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cannabino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Todd.
Todd has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cannabino is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Todd misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Cannabino closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Todd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Todd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Todd just misses with a punch to the body.
Cannabino looks to land a body kick but Todd moved away.
Todd turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Todd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cannabino has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Todd swats away the attempt to clinch by Cannabino.
Todd bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Todd throws a body shot but no joy.
Cannabino is looking to clinch but Todd is avoiding it.
Cannabino tries to close the distance and clinch but Todd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cannabino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Todd scores with a nice strike.
Todd lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Todd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Todd throws out a counter right but Cannabino avoids it with no problem.
A solid body kick from Todd. #T2#
Cannabino gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot lands for Todd.
Cannabino fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cannabino takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Todd bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cannabino's head backwards.
Todd bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cannabino's head backwards.
Cannabino walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cannabino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A low kick lands for Todd. #CL#
Cannabino closes the distance and pushes Todd back into the cage.
Cannabino stalling in the clinch but Todd improves position.
Cannabino wants to stall. #BC2#
Todd manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Todd moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cannabino tries to clinch
and Todd counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Todd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cannabino stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Todd scores with a jab.
Cannabino tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Cannabino moves into range and clinches up with Todd.#BC2#
Todd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Todd scores with a hook.
Cannabino has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Todd is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cannabino had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Todd connects with a single shot there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Todd misses with a double jab.
Todd thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cannabino if he has to take too many more of those. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Todd working aggressively here. #T4#
Todd goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Todd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cannabino tries to clinch but Todd is having none of it.
Todd looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Cannabino doesn't manage to clinch there - Todd circles away.
Cannabino wants to clinch up but Todd keeps it at a distance.
Todd throws out a counter right but Cannabino avoids it with no problem.
Todd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cannabino is looking to clinch.
Todd with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Todd works Cannabino's body with a nice hook.
Cannabino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Todd scores with a push kick.
Todd just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cannabino tries to clinch up but Todd circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Winston Todd dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Todd darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Todd pushes Cannabino away with a front kick.
Cannabino tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cannabino tries to clinch there but Todd circles away.
Todd misses with a hook. Cannabino ducked under it nicely.
Cannabino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Todd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Todd.
Cannabino on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cannabino is looking to clinch.
Todd with a jab.
Cannabino fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd lands with a good body shot.
Todd moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cannabino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Todd.
Todd turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Todd swings for the body but Cannabino moves out of range. #T1#
Todd scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cannabino will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Cannabino tries to clinch but Todd moves out of range.
Todd lands a head kick!
Todd throws a nice outside leg kick.
Todd moves out of range of the body kick.
Cannabino moves in looking to clinch but Todd pushes him off.
Todd lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Todd with a nice calf kick.
Todd lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cannabino's sensitive parts.
Emporio Cannabino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Todd scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cannabino doesn't seem bothered though.
Todd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Winston Todd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cannabino looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Todd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Todd! But no joy.
Cannabino tries to clinch up.#T2#
Cannabino tries to clinch there but Todd circles away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Todd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cannabino throws a sloppy head kick and Todd moves out of range easily.
Cannabino tries to clinch there but Todd circles away.
Todd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Todd throws a body shot but no joy.
Cannabino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Todd plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Todd keeps the fight on the outside.
Good standup being displayed there by Todd as he connects with a hook.
Todd swats away the attempt to clinch by Cannabino.
Todd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cannabino is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cannabino fails with an attempt to clinch.
Todd scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Todd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Todd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Todd throws out a powerful jab.
Cannabino tries to close the distance and clinch but Todd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cannabino tries to clinch up.
Todd lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Todd scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Todd goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cannabino is looking to clinch but Todd is avoiding it.
Cannabino tries to clinch up.
Cannabino doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Todd connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cannabino tries to clinch but Todd moves out of range.
Cannabino tries to clinch up but Todd circles away and keeps his distance.
Todd takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4#
Todd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Todd cracks Cannabino with a good jab.
Cannabino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cannabino takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cannabino cracks Todd with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cannabino takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cannabino tries to clinch up.#CL#
Cannabino has taken the fight to the clinch.
Todd lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cannabino backwards.
Todd tries to throw a body punch but Cannabino avoids it by throwing Todd back against the cage.
Cannabino scores with a shoulder strike.
The referee calls for Cannabino to work.
Todd lands a hook that snaps the head of Cannabino backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Winston Todd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Cannabino doesn't manage to clinch there - Todd circles away. #CL#
Cannabino pushes Todd up against the cage in a clinch.
Cannabino stalling in the clinch but Todd improves position.
Todd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cannabino looking to stall.
Todd misses with the head strike.
Todd wants to break free but Cannabino has control.
Todd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cannabino prevents a body shot from Todd.
Todd misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd presses Cannabino against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cannabino throws a punch but it's blocked by Todd.
Cannabino lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Cannabino on the inside.
Todd tries to throw a body punch but Cannabino avoids it by throwing Todd back against the cage. #T1#
Cannabino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Todd.
Emporio Cannabino has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Todd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cannabino is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cannabino's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Todd.
Cannabino taking a breather.
Todd lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Todd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cannabino chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Todd can pounce on him.
Todd lands a leg kick that knocks Cannabino off balance momentarily.
Cannabino tries to clinch up.#T2#
Cannabino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Todd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cannabino moves in looking to clinch but Todd pushes him off.
Todd scores with a jab to the body.
Cannabino throws a head kick but Todd moves out of range.
Todd doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cannabino doesn't manage to clinch there - Todd circles away.
Todd stuns Cannabino with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Todd misses with a body kick.
Todd bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Todd keeps the fight on the outside.
Todd keeps the fight on the outside.
Cannabino tries to clinch up.
Todd misses with a body shot.
Todd smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cannabino fails in his attempt to clinch.
Todd connects with a right hand. Cannabino shakes it off.
Cannabino looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
Cannabino tries to clinch up.
Todd slips under a jab from Cannabino.#CL#
Cannabino rushes Todd and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Todd lands a shoulder strike.
Cannabino stalling in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Todd.
Cannabino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Todd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Cannabino fails to land. #BC2#
Todd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cannabino is looking to clinch.
Todd lands a nice looking body kick.
Cannabino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cannabino takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Winston Todd is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cannabino closes the distance looking to clinch
and Todd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Todd lands a really nice looking cross but Cannabino seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Todd lands with a straight right. Cannabino didn't see that one coming.
Todd circles away from the clinch attempt.
Todd circles away from the clinch attempt.
Todd throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cannabino on the side of the head.
Todd lands with a nice body punch.
Todd digs a good body shot into Cannabino's ribs.
Cannabino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cannabino takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Todd misses with a double jab.
Emporio Cannabino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Todd scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Winston Todd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Todd 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Winston Todd!
Winston Todd 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: BFC 14: Garbrandt Vs. Waller
Date: Jul 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pelosi lunges at Todd with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Todd's hand.
Todd dips to his left and cracks Pelosi with an uppercut!#CUT#It looks like Nancy Pelosi has been cut.
Todd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pelosi.
Nancy Pelosi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pelosi tries to clinch up.
Todd throws a body shot but no joy.
Pelosi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pelosi connects with a nice looking jab.
Pelosi swings for the body but Todd moves out of range.
Todd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pelosi.
Pelosi looks to land a right hand but Todd moved out of range.
Pelosi 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.
A jab from Pelosi misses.
Pelosi misses with a lunging right hand
and Todd counters with a left to the body.
Todd shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pelosi looks to clinch
and Todd counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pelosi looks to land a right hand but Todd moved out of range.
Todd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pelosi lands a jab.
Todd throws a lazy right hand but Pelosi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Pelosi throws a body shot but no joy.
Todd misses with a body shot.
Pelosi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pelosi lands a right hook to the body.
Pelosi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Todd appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A cross from Pelosi lands.
The fighters circling - Todd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Todd moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Todd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Pelosi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Todd lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Todd as the two fighters clinch.
Pelosi has a couple of punches blocked by Todd.
Todd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pelosi. #T2#
Pelosi misses with a punch on the inside.
Todd lands a hook that snaps the head of Pelosi backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right hand to the body from Pelosi. #BC#
Todd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Todd has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pelosi finds it's way round the side to connect with Todd's head.
Todd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Todd misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Pelosi.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pelosi moves away.
Pelosi tries to clinch but Todd is having none of it.
Todd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Todd is looking to wear down Pelosi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pelosi blocks the body kick.
Todd throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pelosi's corner calls for a 1-2. Pelosi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Todd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pelosi manages to avoid it.
Pelosi wants to counter the offense by Todd and move into the clinch position.
Pelosi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Todd counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Todd misses with a body shot.
Pelosi scores with a jab.
Pelosi takes one to the chin there.
Pelosi staying out of range there.#CL2#
Pelosi clinches up with Todd and pushes him back against the cage.
Todd tries a body shot but Pelosi blocks it. #BC#
Todd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pelosi was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd.
Pelosi lands a nice shot that snaps Todd's head back.
Pelosi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Todd throws a chopping leg kick but Pelosi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pelosi scores with a jab to the body.
Pelosi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Todd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pelosi loads up on a big right hand but Todd slips the punch.
Todd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pelosi.
Pelosi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Todd counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T4#
Todd throws a lazy right hand but Pelosi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pelosi throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Todd lunges at Pelosi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pelosi's hand.
Pelosi scores with a shot to the body.
Pelosi looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
Todd blocks a jab.#CL2#
Pelosi gets a clinch.
Todd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pelosi throws a head punch that misses.
Pelosi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pelosi throws a head punch that misses.
Pelosi digs a right hand into Todd's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Todd's gas tank.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Todd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pelosi has a couple of punches blocked by Todd.
Pelosi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Todd.
Pelosi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nancy Pelosi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nancy Pelosi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Todd listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pelosi throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Pelosi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Pelosi wants to clinch up but Todd keeps it at a distance.
Pelosi throws a big shot that misses.
Todd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pelosi throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
It looked like Todd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pelosi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Some bone on bone action there as Pelosi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Todd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pelosi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Todd throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pelosi wants to clinch up but Todd keeps it at a distance.
A jab from Pelosi misses.
Pelosi cracks Todd with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Pelosi has Todd up against the cage in a clinch.
I was talking to Todd's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pelosi. #T1#
Pelosi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Todd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Todd has had enough of the clinch but Pelosi keeps him there for the moment.
Pelosi pushes Todd back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pelosi throws a head punch that misses.
Todd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Todd blocking some punches. #BC#
Todd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pelosi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Todd punishes Pelosi's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Todd does it's job there.
Pelosi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Todd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pelosi throws a lazy right hand but Todd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Todd is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Pelosi.#T2#
Pelosi misses with a looping right.
Pelosi throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Todd misses the target.
Todd walks into a stiff left hand from Pelosi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Todd looks to land a body kick but Pelosi moved away.
Pelosi wants to counter the offense by Todd and move into the clinch position.
Pelosi throws a poor cross that misses
and Todd counters with a straight right hand.
Todd throws a leg kick which misses Pelosi's front leg but catches the back leg as Pelosi tries to avoid it.
Pelosi throws a body shot but no joy.
Nancy Pelosi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pelosi lands with an uppercut that bounces Todd off the cage and back into range.
Pelosi misses with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Pelosi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pelosi.
Pelosi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Todd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Todd takes a swing at Pelosi's ribcage but misses.
Pelosi wants to counter the offense by Todd and move into the clinch position.
Pelosi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Todd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pelosi.
Todd misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Pelosi throws a lazy right hand but Todd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Todd lands a really nice looking cross but Pelosi seems unphased.
Todd shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Todd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pelosi misses the jab.
Todd throws a lazy right hand but Pelosi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Todd ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Todd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pelosi manages to avoid it.
Pelosi wants to counter the offense by Todd and move into the clinch position.
Pelosi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Todd makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Todd misses with an uppercut. Pelosi saw that one coming.
Pelosi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Todd.
Pelosi misses with a left hand
and Todd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pelosi throws an overhand right that lands on Todd's shoulder, as Todd tries to avoid the shot.
Pelosi connects with a single shot there.
Pelosi misses with a looping left.
Todd appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Pelosi misses the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pelosi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pelosi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Todd fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Todd misses the body punch #CL2#
and Pelosi moves into the clinch.
Todd blocking some punches.
Todd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pelosi throws a punch but it's blocked by Todd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pelosi.
Todd blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Todd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab lands there for Pelosi.
Pelosi throws a lazy right hand but Todd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Todd throws a sloppy head kick and Pelosi moves out of range easily.
Todd ducks right into an uppercut from Pelosi.
Pelosi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
It looked like Todd was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pelosi.
Todd blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nancy Pelosi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nancy Pelosi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Todd attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Todd connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pelosi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Todd.
Todd feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Todd with the inside leg kick.
Pelosi scores with a jab. Todd acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Todd tests Pelosi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice cross by Pelosi.
Todd throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pelosi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pelosi throws a shot from downtown. Todd moves away and avoids it.
Pelosi misses with a wild body shot.
Pelosi just misses with a punch to the body.
Todd misses the shot to the body.
Todd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pelosi. That did some damage!#T1#
Pelosi thuds a left hand into Todd's body.
Pelosi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pelosi misses the jab.
Pelosi missing with a left hand there. Todd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Todd closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Todd scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Todd defending well as Pelosi loads up on a big left hand.
Pelosi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pelosi misses with a looping right.
Todd throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pelosi tries to counter with a clinch but Todd shakes him off and moves away.
Todd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pelosi throws out the jab.
Todd is looking to counter punch.
Pelosi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A jab from Pelosi misses. #CL2#
Todd tries to keep at a distance but Pelosi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nancy Pelosi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Todd tries to break the clinch but Pelosi is controlling the position.
Todd tries to work over Pelosi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Todd misses with some punches.
Todd working aggressively here.
Todd wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pelosi has him pressed against the cage.
Todd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Todd blocks an uppercut.
Todd tries to work over Pelosi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Todd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Todd looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pelosi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Winston Todd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Todd throws a punch but it's blocked by Pelosi.
Pelosi tries a body shot but Todd blocks it.
Pelosi blocks a body shot from Todd.
Todd lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pelosi blocks an uppercut.
Nancy Pelosi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pelosi misses with a body punch.
Todd lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Todd misses with a punch to the body.
Todd slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Todd breaks the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Pelosi blocks the leg kick.
Todd connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pelosi. Pelosi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Todd just misses with a punch to the body.
Pelosi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pelosi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Pelosi.
Todd throws a shot to the body.
Pelosi lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pelosi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Todd swings away with a body shot that misses #CL2#
and Pelosi counters by moving into the clinch.
Todd is working Pelosi over against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nancy Pelosi.
Well Pelosi 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nancy Pelosi!
Nancy Pelosi managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, HELLS BALLS RECOVERY, into his post fight interview.

Event: BFC 12: Bitch Vs. Thompson
Date: Jun 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Todd throws a jab but it's blocked by Tau.
Todd swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tau.#CUT2#It looks like Manu Tau has been cut.
Tau really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Todd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tau manages to avoid it.
Todd wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#KD2#
Todd lands a big right hand that sends Tau crashing to the mat! Todd stays standing though and waves Tau back to his feet!#ROC2#Tau is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Todd.
Oh Tau is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Todd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tau feinted with a counter takedown.
Tau seems to have got his legs back now.
Todd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tau sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Todd stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Todd wants it to stay on the feet.
Todd takes a swing at Tau's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Todd connects with a body shot that sends Tau's belly button to the back.
Winston Todd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Todd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Todd misses with a looping left.
Todd scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've been hearing reports that Tau has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Todd missing with a left hand there. Tau was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Todd misses the body punch #TD#
and Tau counters with a nice double leg into side control. Todd won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Todd throws Tau to one side and escapes!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tau slips a straight right by Todd.
Tau appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Todd moves into range and connects with a jab.
Todd misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Tau counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tau. #T2#
Todd avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tau pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Todd is keeping the position for now.
Todd working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tau.
Tau 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.
Tau is fighting to break Todd's control of his arms but Todd is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tau looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Tau is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Todd is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Todd has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Tau tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3##SUB#
Tau looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Todd trying to control but Tau is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Tau is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Tau escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Todd gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Todd stays in close to Tau's body and controls the position.
Tau will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tau lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
Tau postures up in Todd's guard and throws a big left but Todd blocks it.
Todd utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tau working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tau throwing strikes from guard but Todd blocks nicely.
Todd working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tau.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Todd holds on and takes a little breather.
Todd 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.
Todd keeping full guard, as Tau tries to pass.
Tau throws an elbow that misses. Todd uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tau's guard. Nice move by Todd!#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Winston Todd dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manu Tau's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Todd throws a hook but Tau avoids it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Todd stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Todd wants it to stay on the feet.
Todd looks to score with a jab to the body but Tau is just out of range.
Winston Todd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Todd cracks Tau with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tau or perhaps it was just good defense by Todd, which made it look bad.
Todd lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tau uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Todd.
Todd slaps away a takedown attempt from Tau, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manu Tau. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tau was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd.
Tau tries to counter with a takedown but Todd is quick to defend against it.
Tau displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Todd throws out the jab.
Tau half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Todd's corner calls for a 1-2. Todd obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Todd closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Tau! Todd dives in looking to finish! Tau is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Winston Todd!
A less than humble Winston Todd misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: BFC HARDCORE 1
Date: May 24, 2020

#R1#
Barbaro throws a nice looking combination but Todd bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Todd doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Barbaro tries to clinch but Todd is having none of it.
Barbaro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barbaro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Todd paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Todd with a nice cross.
Barbaro fails with the takedown
and Todd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barbaro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barbaro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Todd sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barbaro somewhat.
Todd only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Barbaro blocks the body kick.
Barbaro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Todd lands a head shot.#T1#
Barbaro throws the kick towards the body but Todd avoids it.
Barbaro misses with a body kick.
Barbaro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Todd can pounce on him.
Todd scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barbaro doesn't seem bothered though.
Barbaro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Todd.
Todd lands a lovely overhand right.
Barbaro gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Todd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Barbaro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice leg kick from Todd, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barbaro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Todd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Todd swats away the attempt to clinch by Barbaro.
Todd lands a body shot. #T2#
Barbaro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Winston Todd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barbaro dives in for a single leg takedown but Todd sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Todd throws a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbaro fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Todd blocks a head kick by Barbaro.
Barbaro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Donk. Todd catches Barbaro right on the button with a cross.
Barbaro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Todd scores with a jab to the head.
Barbaro looks for a takedown but Todd sprawls well.#T3#
Barbaro dives in for a single leg takedown but Todd sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Barbaro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barbaro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Todd as he jumps to the side.
Todd connects with a jab.
Todd lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Barbaro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Todd lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Todd scores with a hook.
Todd jabs Barbaro right on the nose. Barbaro blinks but takes it well.#ROC2#
Barbaro is rocked!
Todd blocks a head kick by Barbaro.
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!
Todd drops Barbaro with a naaaaasty hook - Barbaro is in real trouble here! Todd dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Winston Todd!
Winston Todd 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: Checkmate Fight Night 7
Date: Apr 25, 2020

#R1#
Von throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Todd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Von looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Todd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von.
Von tries to clinch up but Todd circles away and keeps his distance.
Von swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Todd counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Todd.
Todd gets through Von's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Todd lands a hook to the side of the head.
Todd works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Todd lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from Todd.
Todd throws a big uppercut that drops Von! More strikes from Todd and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Von lies dazed against the cage as Todd celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Winston Todd!
A less than humble Winston Todd misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Checkmate Fight Night 5
Date: Mar 21, 2020

#R1#
Todd moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pelosi avoids the head kick by Todd.
Pelosi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
We've been told by Pelosi's head coaches at Save America! TRUMP 2020! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Crunch! Todd slams his shin into Pelosi's torso.
Pelosi blocks the body kick.
Todd attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pelosi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Todd looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nancy Pelosi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Todd takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Todd gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pelosi works Todd's body with a nice hook.
Todd lands a front kick.
Todd catches Pelosi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Todd throws a quick inside leg kick.
Todd misses with a hook.
Todd takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Todd 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 Pelosi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pelosi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Todd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pelosi.#CL#
Pelosi clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Pelosi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Pelosi.
A short uppercut from Pelosi.
Todd lands with a light punch inside.
Todd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Todd working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Todd.
Pelosi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pelosi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pelosi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pelosi.
Todd lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Pelosi.
Pelosi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pelosi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Todd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Todd presses Pelosi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Todd misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Todd lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Todd misses with a punch to the body.
Todd takes a shot to the head.
Todd lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Todd misses with a punch on the inside.
Pelosi misses with a punch on the inside.
Pelosi prevents a body shot from Todd.
Pelosi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Todd backwards.
Pelosi swings wildly with an uppercut but Todd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pelosi working aggressively here. #BC2#
Todd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pelosi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pelosi throws a hook but Todd blocks it.
Todd defending well as Pelosi loads up on a big left hand.
Pelosi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Todd.
Todd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Todd clinches up against the cage.#T3#
Pelosi blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Pelosi.
Pelosi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pelosi throws a head punch that misses.
Todd tries to throw a body punch but Pelosi avoids it by throwing Todd back against the cage.
Todd lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pelosi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pelosi lands a right hand.
Pelosi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pelosi throws a head punch that misses.
Todd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pelosi's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pelosi.
Todd just leaning against Pelosi, taking a breather.
Todd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pelosi presses Todd against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Todd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Todd lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Pelosi.
Pelosi misses with a body punch. #T4#
Todd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Todd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Todd has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Pelosi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Todd can turn it around.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pelosi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Todd working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pelosi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pelosi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pelosi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pelosi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pelosi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Todd backwards.
Todd misses with a body punch.
Pelosi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Todd misses with the head strike.
Pelosi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pelosi throws a punch but it's blocked by Todd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Todd lands a shot to the body.
Todd prevents a body shot from Pelosi.
Pelosi tries to throw a body punch but Todd avoids it by throwing Pelosi back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Pelosi.
Pelosi presses Todd against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nancy Pelosi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Pelosi connects with a nice looking jab.
Todd misses with a wild body shot.
Todd scores with a nice body kick.
Pelosi throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Todd counters by clinching up.
Todd just leaning against Pelosi, taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Pelosi fails to land.
Pelosi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Todd backwards.
Pelosi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pelosi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pelosi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pelosi misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Pelosi as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pelosi throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Pelosi.
Pelosi misses with the head strike.
Todd stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pelosi scores with a shot to the side of Todd's head. #T1#
Pelosi lands a shot to the body.
Todd is breathing heavily.
Pelosi misses with a punch on the inside.
Pelosi gets through Todd's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pelosi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pelosi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Todd can do to turn this around?
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pelosi.
Pelosi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pelosi blocks a body shot from Todd.
Pelosi lands a shot to the body.
Pelosi throws a punch but it's blocked by Todd.
Todd blocking some punches.
Pelosi gets through Todd's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pelosi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Todd blocks an uppercut.
Pelosi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Todd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pelosi.
Pelosi lands with a right to the head.
Pelosi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pelosi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Todd displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pelosi up against the cage.
Todd swings wildly with an uppercut but Pelosi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Todd blocks a body shot from Pelosi.
Pelosi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Todd blocking some punches.
Pelosi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Pelosi.
Todd throws a punch but it's blocked by Pelosi.
Todd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pelosi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pelosi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pelosi prevents a body shot from Todd.
Pelosi working aggressively here.
Pelosi throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pelosi as Todd tries to tie him up.
A short body shot lands from Pelosi as the two fighters clinch.
Todd can't find room to land a body shot as Pelosi controls the action.
Todd lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Pelosi.
Pelosi lands a nice uppercut.
Pelosi pushes Todd back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pelosi lands a body shot.
Pelosi has a couple of punches blocked by Todd.
Pelosi misses with a body punch.
Todd throws a head punch that misses.
Todd is trying to maintain a safe position but Pelosi gets an underhook and turns Todd into the cage.
Pelosi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pelosi lands with a right to the head.
Pelosi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Todd.
Pelosi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Todd backwards.
Pelosi lands a body shot. #T4#
Pelosi lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pelosi digs a right hand underneath Todd's ribcage. Todd let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pelosi lands a right hand.
Pelosi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pelosi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Pelosi.
Todd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pelosi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pelosi cracks Todd with a nice body shot.
Pelosi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Todd backwards.
Pelosi swings wildly with an uppercut but Todd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nancy Pelosi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pelosi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Todd backwards.
Still in the clinch, Pelosi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pelosi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pelosi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pelosi. #BC2#
Todd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nancy Pelosi dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pelosi sizes up Todd with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pelosi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Todd.
Todd takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Todd attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pelosi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pelosi moves out of range of the body kick.
Pelosi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Todd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Todd tries a quick counter leg kick but Pelosi is wise to it.#CL2#
Todd closes the distance and clinches.
Todd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pelosi misses with a body punch.
Pelosi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pelosi prevents a body shot from Todd.
Todd's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pelosi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pelosi throws a head punch that misses.
Pelosi has a couple of punches blocked by Todd.
Pelosi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Todd prevents a body shot from Pelosi.
Todd takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pelosi presses Todd against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Pelosi lands a nice uppercut.
Pelosi gets through Todd's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#
Todd is rocked!
Pelosi can't find room to land a body shot as Todd controls the action.
Pelosi lands a body punch.
Pelosi swings wildly with an uppercut but Todd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pelosi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pelosi blocks an uppercut.
Pelosi lands a left hand.
Pelosi lands a left hand.
Todd is still on wobbly legs! Can Pelosi finish him?
Pelosi working aggressively here.
Todd seems to have recovered his senses.
Pelosi swings wildly with an uppercut but Todd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Todd takes a shot to the head.
Pelosi misses with some punches.
Pelosi is leaning against Todd and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from Pelosi as the two fighters clinch.
Nancy Pelosi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Pelosi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pelosi prevents a body shot from Todd.
Todd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pelosi.
Pelosi prevents a body shot from Todd.
Pelosi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pelosi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pelosi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Todd misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Todd misses with a punch to the body.
Winston Todd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Todd throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pelosis head.
Todd has Pelosi pressed against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Todd in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Todd swings wildly with an uppercut but Pelosi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Todd misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Todd fails to land.
Pelosi prevents a body shot from Todd. #T4#
Pelosi blocks a body shot from Todd.
Todd pushes Pelosi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pelosi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Todd slowing the pace effectively.
Todd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Todd lands with a left to the head.
Todd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Todd tries to throw a body punch but Pelosi avoids it by throwing Todd back against the cage.
Todd lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pelosi.
Todd tries a body shot but Pelosi blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nancy Pelosi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pelosi 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Checkmate Fight Night 4
Date: Feb 23, 2020

#R1#
Oni pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abayomrunkoje Oni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oni misses with an attempted mid kick.
Todd will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Todd throws a head kick that misses.
Todd lands with a kick to the ribs.
Todd looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Oni is looking to counter punch.
Oni throws a hook but Todd avoids it easily.
Todd scores with a hook to the body. Oni takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Oni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Oni takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Todd scores with a jab to the jaw.
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Oni.
Oni takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Oni throws a shot from downtown. Todd moves away and avoids it.
A head kick misses from Todd.
Oni looks to land a left hand but Todd moved out of range nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Todd throws a body punch but Oni moves out of range.
Oni throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Oni looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Oni throws a sloppy head kick
and Todd counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oni lands a jab.
Todd lands a body shot.
Todd takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Oni walks into a straight right hand from Todd.
Oni misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oni looks to throw the jab but Todd is out of range.
Oni lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Oni lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Todd misses with a body kick.
A combination from Oni does no damage.
Todd lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Oni at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oni sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Todd throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Todd dodges the punch combination from Oni.
Oni is breathing heavily.#T2#
Oni moves out of range of the body kick from Todd.
Good standup being displayed there by Oni as he connects with a hook.
Todd throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Todd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oni.
Todd lands a right hook to the body.
Oni takes a jab right on the kisser.
Todd throws a quick inside leg kick.
Todd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oni looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Oni throws a body shot but no joy.
Todd has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Todd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Todd 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.
Oni scores with a hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Todd. That snapped Oni's head back. #CUT2#
It looks like Abayomrunkoje Oni has been cut.
Todd lands a body shot.
Oni lands a jab-cross combination. #T3#
Todd lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Todd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Todd misses with a low kick.
Todd goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Todd throws a looping overhand right but Oni ducks down to avoid it.
Todd is looking to land body kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Oni on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Todd walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Oni checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Oni loads up on a big right hand but Todd slips the punch.
Oni misses with a kick to the body.
Oni backing away here, and Todd unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Todd bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Oni pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Todd bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Oni's head backwards.
Todd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oni scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oni needs to keep his hands up - Todd had a free shot at his head there.
Oni misses with a jab, cross combination. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Todd lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Todd buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Todd lands with a thumping leg kick.
Oni swings away with a body shot that misses
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oni bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Todd's head.
A jab from Oni misses.
Oni throws a series of punches but Todd avoids them all with ease.
Oni throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Todd counters with a nice leg kick.
Oni takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Todd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Todd misses with a low kick.
Todd moves out of range of the body kick from Oni.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Todd.
Oni appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Oni takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Todd thumps Oni with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Winston Todd dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abayomrunkoje Oni's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Todd throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Oni throws a hook but Todd avoids it easily.
Todd tried to score with a low kick but Oni checks it.
Oni is looking to counter punch.#KD2#
Todd lands a big head kick that sends Oni tumbling to the mat! Todd takes a step backwards and waves Oni back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Oni is rocked!
Todd throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Oni crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Winston Todd!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 24, 2019

#R1#
Todd throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Todd lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Todd throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Todd.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Todd stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson . Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Todd sees it coming and moves out of range.
Todd lands with a nice body kick.
Todd cracks the inside of Jackson 's front leg.
Jackson wants to clinch.
Todd looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1##TD2#
Jackson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Todd trying to hold on to Jackson 's head to control him but Jackson postures up.
Todd tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
Todd on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Todd tries to get out of the position.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Jackson wants to work for an arm triangle but Todd is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2#
Todd won't allow Jackson to pass to mount.
Todd knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackson on the ground.
Jackson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Todd wants to get back to full guard.
Jackson trying to control the pace.
Jackson throws a strike but Todd avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Todd looking for a sweep. Not yet Todd, not yet.
Todd trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Todd sprawls well.
And Todd counters with a quick kick to the body but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Todd.
Todd throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jackson .
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Todd lands a high kick!
Jackson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Todd keeps Jackson at a distance using the push kick.
Jackson looks winded!
Look low, kick high! Todd uses the oldest trick in the book to send Jackson tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Todd is absolutely delighted - when Jackson wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Winston Todd!

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