Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN 1070 Sergey vs Anton
Date: May 19, 2024

#R1#
A shot to the liver by Tavares. Beautiful body shot.
Tavares throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sarethi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sarethi misses with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Sarethi. Those never looked like landing.
Tavares ducks under a wild hook from Sarethi.
Tavares checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A head kick misses from Sarethi.
It looked like Tavares wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sarethi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sarethi unleashes a big counter combination but Tavares bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sarethi throws a big shot that misses.
Sarethi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tavares counters with a series of strikes. Sarethi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tavares tries to bum rush Sarethi with a series of wild strikes but Sarethi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tavares closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tavares blocks a head kick by Sarethi.
A big left from Sarethi misses.
Sarethi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT#It looks like Salyn Sarethi has been cut.
Sarethi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sarethi misses with a leg kick
and Tavares counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tavares steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sarethi.
Sarethi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tavares was well out of range. Poor timing from Sarethi.#T1#
Sarethi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sarethi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tavares.
Tavares looks to land a left hand but Sarethi moved out of range nicely.
Sarethi throws a head kick but Tavares moves out of range.
Sarethi looks to land a left hand but Tavares moved out of range nicely.
Sarethi throws a body kick that misses.
Tavares misses with an uppercut. Sarethi saw that one coming.
Tavares takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tavares connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sarethi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tavares counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tavares throws a jab when Sarethi was well out of range.
Salyn Sarethi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tavares throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sarethi counters with a nice kick to the body.
Sarethi tries to score with a low kick but Tavares moves his leg out of the way.
Tavares swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tavares lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tavares is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tavares throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sarethi just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Sarethi throws a leg kick #KD#
and Tavares counters with a crisp right hand that drops Sarethi! Tavares lets Sarethi back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Sarethi is rocked!
Tavares fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sarethi.
Sarethi is still on wobbly legs! Can Tavares finish him?
A jab from Sarethi misses.
Sarethi throws a chopping leg kick but Tavares manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sarethi throws a leg kick
and Tavares counters with a right hand from hell and Sarethi is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Manny Tavares!
Manny Tavares decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 1066 Cruz vs Ocampo
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
Sycek shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Sycek scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Tavares parries the strikes from Sycek easily there. Sycek is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tavares to escape.
Tavares parries the strikes from Sycek easily there. Sycek is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tavares to escape.
Sycek is looking to take a break and control but Tavares is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sycek lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sycek wants to control but Tavares is keeping him busy.
Sycek 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.
Tavares tries to buck Sycek off but Sycek is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sycek throws a strike aimed at the side of Tavares's head but Tavares avoids it well.
Sycek in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sycek in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T1#
Sycek lands some shots froms side control.
We've been hearing that Sycek has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Sycek working the ground and pound.
Sycek throws an elbow but Tavares slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sycek throws an elbow but Tavares slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sycek taking a break here but Tavares is having none of it and regains half guard.
Sycek thows a huge punch but Tavares dodges it nicely.
Tavares taking some punishment here, with Sycek in his half guard.
Sycek throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sycek 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.
Tavares is looking for a sweep. Sycek is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tavares is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sycek scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Sycek is thwarting Tavares's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sycek throwing shots but Tavares is blocking nicely.
Sycek controlling the pace.
Tavares is trying to get back to full guard.
Sycek takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sycek throwing shots but Tavares is blocking nicely.
Sycek missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tavares avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sycek.
Sycek thows a huge punch but Tavares dodges it nicely.
Sycek throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tavares wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Sycek is trying to control the action in half guard but Tavares is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sycek is nestled in close to Tavares, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sycek throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sycek thows a huge punch but Tavares dodges it nicely.
Tavares on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sycek throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sycek thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tavares's head.
Sycek controlling the action here.
Sycek not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tavares taking some punishment here, with Sycek in his half guard.
Sycek is thwarting Tavares's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Sycek thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tavares's head.
Sycek thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tavares's head.
Sycek wants to take a breather but Tavares is having none of it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sycek in particular looking to stall.
Sycek thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tavares's head.
Tavares blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sycek.
Sycek scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sycek working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tavares has hold of Sycek's hands but Sycek slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tavares is trying to control but can't.
Sycek is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Sycek dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Tavares throws out a leg kick but Sycek moves out of range and Tavares only half commits.
Sycek tries to clinch there but Tavares circles away.
Sycek with a hook.#TD#
Sycek changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tavares looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sycek working the ground and pound but Tavares is defending the strikes.
Tavares managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sycek.
Sycek working the body and head with strikes.
Sycek creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tavares sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sycek postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sloppy strikes there by Sycek.
Sycek looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tavares is avoiding damage well.
Sycek slows the pace down.
Tavares is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sycek connects with a decent elbow.
Sycek throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T1#
Sycek lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Tavares struggling a bit here.
Sycek throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Tavares is trying to get back to half guard.
Sycek trying to control the action but Tavares is working from the bottom.
Sycek creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tavares sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sycek is looking to take a break and control but Tavares is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sycek takes a little break here. Tavares wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T2#
Sycek connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tavares some visible discomfort.
Tavares seems a little lost for a moment, as Sycek dominates the positioning.
Sycek is looking to take a break and control but Tavares is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Manny Tavares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tavares managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sycek.
Sycek creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tavares sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sycek in side control, throwing shots but Tavares defends.
Samuel Sycek overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tavares tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sycek misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #T3#
Sycek throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Check out the look on Sycek's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Tavares defending against the ground and pound.
Tavares defending against the ground and pound.
Tavares is not content to let Sycek control the position.
Sycek is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tavares is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tavares defending against the ground and pound.
Sycek fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T4#
Sycek trying to control the position but Tavares is working away.
Tavares parries the strikes from Sycek easily there. Sycek is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tavares to escape.
Tavares dodges the ground and pound from Sycek.
Sycek misses with the ground and pound.
Tavares dodges the ground and pound from Sycek.
Tavares is looking to regain half guard here but Sycek keeps moving and retains side control.
Sycek lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tavares down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sycek creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tavares sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sycek throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The strikes coming from Sycek are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sycek trying to control the action but Tavares is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Sycek dominated that second round.
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.#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Tavares misses the target.
Tavares throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Sycek to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Sycek closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tavares to the mat! Tavares manages to get full guard.
Tavares looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sycek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sycek working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tavares looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sycek makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sycek content to stall in guard here.
Sycek postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Sycek postures up in Tavares's guard and throws a big left but Tavares blocks it.
Sycek trying to control the position from guard on top but Tavares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sycek sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tavares falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sycek counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Sycek closes the distance and pushes Tavares back into the cage.#T2#
Sycek lands a right hand.
Tavares blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tavares can't find room to land a body shot as Sycek controls the action.
Tavares swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sycek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tavares can do to turn this around?
Sycek blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tavares.
Tavares throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tavares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tavares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sycek lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sycek swings wildly with an uppercut but Tavares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sycek throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tavares tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tavares swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sycek swings wildly with an uppercut but Tavares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tavares misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tavares misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Tavares tries to work over Sycek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tavares scores with a shot to the side of Sycek's head.
Tavares lands a left hand.
Tavares throws a punch but it's blocked by Sycek.
Tavares has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sycek seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tavares can turn it around.
Sycek jumps guard but Tavares turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tavares lands a shot to the body.
Sycek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tavares working aggressively here.
Sycek scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sycek.
Sycek tries to pull guard but Tavares forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tavares works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Tavares pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tavares swings for the body but Sycek moves out of range.
Samuel Sycek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tavares defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sycek.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Sycek. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Sycek looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tavares!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sycek trying to control the action but Tavares is working from the bottom.
Samuel Sycek is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Sycek takes a little break here. Tavares wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Tavares is looking for a sweep.

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 Samuel Sycek.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sycek, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Sycek!

Event: SYN 1060 Rozhkov vs Seigel
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
Crunch! Tavares slams his shin into Exotic's torso.
Tavares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Exotic moves away.
Exotic catches Tavares with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Exotic lands with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Manny Tavares has been cut.
Exotic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Exotic cracks Tavares with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tavares defending well as Exotic loads up on a big left hand.
Exotic jabs Tavares to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Exotic.
Exotic defending well as Tavares loads up on a big left hand.
Tavares throws a big shot that misses.
And Exotic counters with a quick kick to the body but Tavares blocks it.
Exotic slips a straight right by Tavares.
A swing and a miss from Tavares.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tavares misses the jab.
Exotic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tavares throws out the jab.
It looked like Exotic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tavares.#T1#
Tavares will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Exotic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Exotic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tavares momentarily.
Tavares misses with an uppercut. Exotic saw that one coming.
Tavares throws a poor cross that misses
and Exotic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Exotic stuns Tavares with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Exotic scores with a nice body kick.
Manny Tavares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Exotic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tavares throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD#
and Exotic counters with a nice right hand that sends Tavares toppling to the canvas! Tavares scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Exotic finish him?!#ROC#Tavares is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tavares lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tavares is still on wobbly legs! Can Exotic finish him?
Tavares throws a right hand that misses
and Exotic counters with a thumping low kick.
Tavares seems to have recovered his senses.
Good shot there by Exotic.
Exotic is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Exotic lands with a straight right. Tavares didn't see that one coming.
Tavares falls off balance throwing a combination
and Exotic scores with a counter punch that sends Tavares to the canvas! Exotic smells blood - he's punishing Tavares with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Tavares has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Exotic!
During a confident post fight interview, Joe Exotic thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SYN 1056 Danger vs McGuire II
Date: Feb 16, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Sarethi drives through and clinches with Tavares against the cage.
Sarethi lands with a short shot to the head.
Tavares misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sarethi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sarethi misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sarethi.
Tavares lands a right hand.
I was talking to Tavares's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tavares blocking some punches.
Tavares swings wildly with an uppercut but Sarethi uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Tavares manages to break the clinch.
Salyn Sarethi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Tavares.
Sarethi throws a series of punches but Tavares avoids them all with ease.
Tavares misses with a hook.#CL2#
Sarethi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tavares lands a body punch in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sarethi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tavaress head.
Nice body punch from Tavares.
A head punch on the inside from Sarethi fails to land.
Sarethi lands with a left to the head.
Tavares scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tavares misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Tavares as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tavares. #T1#
Sarethi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sarethi has a couple of punches blocked by Tavares.
Tavares blocks a body shot from Sarethi.
Sarethi throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Tavares on the inside.
Sarethi struggles to land a body shot inside as Tavares controls his hands. #BC#
Tavares breaks the clinch.
Tavares lands the left hand.#CUT#It looks like Salyn Sarethi has been cut.
A big left from Tavares misses.
Sarethi missing with a left hand there. Tavares was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tavares circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sarethi slips under a jab from Tavares.
Sarethi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tavares.
Sarethi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tavares goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sarethi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sarethi tries to clinch up.
Sarethi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sarethi feints and then cracks Tavares's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tavares down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tavares lands an overhand right.#T2#
Tavares cracks Sarethi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tavares uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sarethi has time to react.#ROC#Sarethi is rocked!
Sarethi misses with a head kick.
And Tavares counters with a quick kick to the body but Sarethi blocks it.
Sarethi is still on wobbly legs! Can Tavares finish him?
Sarethi misses with an uppercut
and Tavares counters with a good low kick that Sarethi was not able to check.
Tavares drops Sarethi with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Sarethi! Tavares dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manny Tavares!
Our winner, Manny Tavares, 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 1051 McCarthy vs Kamara
Date: Jan 28, 2024

#R1#
Adamos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tavares manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Adamos.#CUT#It looks like Manny Tavares has been cut.
Adamos looks to land a left hand but Tavares moved out of range nicely.
Tavares is looking to slow Adamos down with leg kicks.
Tavares takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tavares with a jab.
Tavares lands a nice hook to Adamos's body. Adamos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Adamos misses with a body shot.
Tavares throws a leg kick
and Adamos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Adamos has managed to clinch.
Tavares has a couple of punches blocked by Adamos.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adamos with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tavares wants to break the clinch but can't.
Adamos pushes Tavares back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Adamos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tavares avoids it.
A short body shot lands from Adamos as the two fighters clinch. #T1#
Tavares misses with a punch on the inside.
Adamos misses with the head strike.
Adamos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Adamos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tavares lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Adamos.
Adamos prevents a body shot from Tavares.
Adamos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adamos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Adamos has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Adamos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Adamos misses with a knee to the head.
Adamos prevents a body shot from Tavares.
Tavares wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Adamos lands a left hand.
A short right from Tavares on the inside.
Adamos misses with the head strike.
Adamos misses with a body punch.
Adamos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Adamos digs a right hand underneath Tavares's ribcage. Tavares let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good body shot from Adamos.
Tavares looks winded!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Adamos.
Adamos working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tavares.
Tavares has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Adamos seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tavares can turn it around.
Tavares misses with the head strike.
Tavares prevents a body shot from Adamos.
Tavares is trying to break free.
Tavares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knees to the body from Adamos.
Adamos landing knees to the body.
Adamos is working Tavares over against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Adamos.
Knees to the body from Adamos.
Tavares takes a knee right on the jaw!
Adamos throws a knee to the head but misses.
Adamos can't find room to land a body shot as Tavares controls the action.
Adamos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tavaress head.
Adamos blocking some punches.
Adamos working aggressively here.
Adamos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tavares misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adamos is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Adamos.
Nice body punch from Adamos - that landed with a thud. #T3#
Adamos misses with a punch to the body.
Adamos digs a right hand into Tavares's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tavares's gas tank.
Adamos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Adamos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Adamos gets through Tavares's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Adamos using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Adamos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Adamos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adamos putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tavares in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Adamos pushes Tavares back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Adamos.
Adamos misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Adamos.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knees in the clinch landing for Adamos.
Adamos lands a shot to the body.
Adamos crunches a lovely knee into Tavares's ribcage.
Adamos lands a body shot.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Adamos obliges.
Adamos tries a body shot but Tavares blocks it.
Adamos landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T4#
Tavares takes a knee right on the jaw!
A body shot lands from Adamos.
A nice right hand lands inside from Adamos.
Knees to the body from Adamos.
A hook to the body from Adamos.
Adamos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Adamos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Adamos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Adamos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Adamos landing knees to the head. #ROC#Tavares is rocked!
Adamos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tavares is still on wobbly legs! Can Adamos finish him?
Adamos unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Tavares! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Adamos is unloading with more strikes now! Tavares drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adrian Adamos!
A very excited looking Adrian Adamos 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 1047 Diggs vs Todd II
Date: Jan 07, 2024

#R1#
Tavares takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ginger misses with a right hand
and Tavares counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ginger thinking.
Tavares misses the jab.
Tavares lands with a hook. Ginger tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tavares throws a leg kick which misses Ginger's front leg but catches the back leg as Ginger tries to avoid it.
Tavares lands a really nice looking cross but Ginger seems unphased.
Tavares is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Ginger clinches up against the cage.
Ginger struggles to land a body shot inside as Tavares controls his hands.
Ginger lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good body shot from Tavares.
Ginger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ginger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ginger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ginger tries to work over Tavares's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tavares tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tavares lands with a right to the head.
Tavares tries a body shot but Ginger blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ginger.
Ginger tries a body shot but Tavares blocks it. #T1#
Ginger tries a body shot but Tavares blocks it. #BC#
Tavares escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tavares throws a hook but Ginger blocks it.
Ginger tries to counter with a clinch but Tavares shakes him off and moves away.
Tavares is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ginger.
Tavares throws a hook to the side of Ginger's head but Ginger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ginger staying out of range there.
Tavares looks to land a right hand but Ginger moved out of range.
Ginger moves out of range as Tavares throws a body kick.
Tavares looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tavares looks to land a left hand but Ginger moved out of range nicely.
Ginger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ginger cracks Tavares with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tavares takes a swing at Ginger's ribcage but misses.
Nice straight punches there by Ginger. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ginger.
Tavares just misses with a punch to the body. #KD#
Tavares lands a left and a right that send Ginger crashing to the mat, dazed. Tavares thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Haitian Ginger has been cut.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ginger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tavares takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT2#It looks like Manny Tavares has been cut.
Tavares swings widly with a right hand
and Ginger counters with a good low kick that Tavares was not able to check.
Tavares misses with a hook
and Ginger counters with a nice uppercut.
and Ginger counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Tavares! He's just covering up as Ginger starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Haitian Ginger!
An out of breath Haitian Ginger thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SYN 1043 Diggs vs Exotic
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
A good leg kick by Escobar.
A right-left combo lands from Tavares. #CUT2#It looks like Juanito Escobar has been cut.
Tavares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escobar.
Escobar ducks under a wild hook from Tavares.
Tavares pushes Escobar away with a front kick.
Escobar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Escobar scores with a leg kick.
Escobar just misses with a punch to the body.
Tavares throws out a counter right but Escobar avoids it with no problem.
Escobar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tavares swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Escobar has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Alpha Brasil in the buildup to the fight.
Escobar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tavares is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Escobar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tavares was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar.
Tavares throws out a counter right but Escobar avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed right hand from Tavares misses the target.
Tavares lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tavares slips a straight right by Escobar.
Tavares dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tavares defending well as Escobar loads up on a big left hand.
Escobar missing with a left hand there. Tavares was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Escobar throws a solid leg kick but Tavares takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Escobar.
Nice jab there from Tavares.
Escobar misses with a straight left. #T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tavares checks a leg kick.
Tavares batters Escobar with a massive right followed by a huge left! Escobar is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Tavares lands a final crushing right hand to drop Escobar to the mat with a gruesome thud! Tavares is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Manny Tavares!
After winning the bout, Manny Tavares thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SYN 1038 Choke vs Dinapoli
Date: Dec 01, 2023

#R1#
Tavares just misses with a punch to the body.
Tonissaar scores with a shot to the body.
Tonissaar pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tavares is out of range and Tonissaar settles back down.
The crowd cheers as Tonissaar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tavares doesn't seem phased though.
Tonissaar throws a front kick aimed at Tavares's knee but Tavares avoids it well.
A shot to the liver by Tonissaar. Beautiful body shot.
Tonissaar slips a jab from Tavares.
Tavares throws a poor cross that misses
and Tavares takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tavares pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tavares takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT#It looks like Manny Tavares has been cut.
Jab, jab by Tonissaar - just one landing.
Tavares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baruto Tonissaar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Tonissaar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tonissaar is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tavares connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tavares throws a hook but Tonissaar blocks it.
Tonissaar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tavares lands a body shot.
Tonissaar scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
Tavares works Tonissaar's body with a nice hook.
Tonissaar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tavares can pounce on him.
Tonissaar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tavares counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Baruto Tonissaar has been cut.
Tonissaar has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Torcida MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Tonissaar stuns Tavares with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar checks a leg kick.
Tavares scores with a jab. Tonissaar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tavares misses with a leg kick
enabling Tonissaar to counter with a crisp jab.
Tavares drops his hands momentarily and Tonissaar takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tavares misses with an uppercut
and Tonissaar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonissaar sizes up Tavares with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tonissaar lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC#Tavares is rocked!
Tavares takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tavares is still on wobbly legs! Can Tonissaar finish him?
Tavares throws out a leg kick but Tonissaar moves out of range and Tavares only half commits.
Tonissaar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tavares seems to have recovered his senses.
Tonissaar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tonissaar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tavares.#T2#
Tonissaar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tonissaar moves out of range of the body kick.
Jab, jab by Tonissaar - just one landing.
Tonissaar throws a jab when Tavares was well out of range.
Tonissaar misses with a looping left.
Tonissaar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tavares throws a predictable looking body shot #KD#
and Tonissaar counters with a nice right hand that sends Tavares toppling to the canvas! Tavares scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Tonissaar finish him?!
Tavares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonissaar.
Tavares on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tonissaar. Tonissaar obviously looking to wear him down.
Tavares throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tonissaar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tonissaar moves out of range of the strikes.
Tonissaar tried to counter with a leg kick but Tavares avoided it.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
Tonissaar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tonissaar moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Tonissaar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tonissaar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tavares looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tonissaar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tavares misses with a looping right.
Tonissaar is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
Tavares takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tonissaar takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tonissaar moves out of range of the strikes.
Tonissaar throws an off balance right hand
letting Tavares counter with a right hand.
Tonissaar misses with an uppercut.
Tavares takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT#That has opened up Manny Tavares's cut even more.
Tavares dodges the punch combination from Tonissaar.
A little jabbing left from Tavares on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tonissaar blocks the body kick.
Tonissaar scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tavares walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tonissaar throws a low kick but Tavares avoids it.
Tavares pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tonissaar feints and then cracks Tavares's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tavares down.
Tonissaar jabs Tavares right on the nose. Tavares blinks but takes it well.
Tavares moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice cross by Tonissaar.#T4#
Tavares throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick
and Tavares counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#Baruto Tonissaar's cut is getting worse.
Tavares checks a low kick from Tonissaar.
It seemed like Tavares was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tonissaar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tavares slips a jab from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Tavares on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tonissaar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tavares throws a combination that misses
letting Tonissaar counter with a right hand.
Tonissaar throws out a loose jab but Tavares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tonissaar moves out of range of the strikes.
Tonissaar works Tavares's body with a nice hook.
Tonissaar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tavares on the side of the head.
Tonissaar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tonissaar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tonissaar with the inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tonissaar.
Tonissaar with a nice calf kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baruto Tonissaar dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Tonissaar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Tonissaar punishes Tavares's body with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Tonissaar misses the target.
Tavares shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice defenses there by Tavares.
Tavares throws a counter combo.
Tavares looks to land a left hand but Tonissaar moved out of range nicely.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick but Tavares sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tonissaar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tavares's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tonissaar with a nice calf kick.
Tonissaar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tavares misses with a straight right.
Tonissaar scores with a leg kick.
Tonissaar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tavares can do to turn this around?
Tonissaar moves out of range of the body kick from Tavares.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares walks into a jab.
Tonissaar scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Tonissaar misses its intended target.
Tonissaar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tonissaar 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.#T1#
Tonissaar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tavares. Tavares obviously looking to wear him down.
Tavares throws a right hand that misses
and Tonissaar counters with a nice leg kick.
Tonissaar wants to slow Tavares down by chopping away at his legs.
Tonissaar lands a jab to Tavares's midsection.
Tonissaar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tavares displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tonissaar throws out the jab.
Tavares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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 Tavares has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tavares and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tonissaar moves away from the strike by Tavares.
Tavares throws a looping overhand right but Tonissaar ducks down to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Tavares 's head but he takes it in his stride.
An inside leg kick lands from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar missing with a left hand there. Tavares was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tavares looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tavares throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tonissaar moves out of range as Tavares strikes.
Tonissaar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Tavares might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Tonissaar has got the better of the exchanges.
Tonissaar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tavares.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tonissaar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tonissaar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tonissaar swings for the body but Tavares moves out of range.
Tavares jabs at Tonissaar's body.
Tavares looks to land a left hand but Tonissaar moved out of range nicely.
Tonissaar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tavares throws out a loose jab but Tonissaar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tonissaar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Manny Tavares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tonissaar throws a head kick but Tavares moves out of range.
Tonissaar throws a chopping leg kick but Tavares manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tonissaar throws a body punch but Tavares moves out of range.
Tavares misses with an uppercut.
Tonissaar motions for Tavares to come forward. Tonissaar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tonissaar works the jab nicely.
Tavares fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tonissaar on the side of the head.
Tonissaar scoring well with a low kick there. #T3#
Tonissaar stuns Tavares with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tonissaar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tonissaar lands with a shot to the body.
Tonissaar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tavares is out of range.
Tonissaar feints and then cracks Tavares's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tavares down.
Tavares defending well as Tonissaar loads up on a big left hand.
Tavares throws a front kick aimed at Tonissaar's knee but Tonissaar avoids it well.
Tavares takes one on the chin but seems OK.
You can see that Tavares has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Tonissaar checks a leg kick nicely.
Tonissaar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tonissaar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tonissaar dips to his left and cracks Tavares with an uppercut!
Tonissaar 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tavares ducks right into an uppercut from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a series of punches but Tavares avoids them all with ease.
Tavares has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tonissaar.#T4#
Tonissaar misses with a two punch combination.
Tavares takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tonissaar dips to his left and cracks Tavares with an uppercut!
Tavares on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tonissaar lands the left hand.
Tavares misses with an uppercut
and Tonissaar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tonissaar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tavares to score with a decent uppercut.
Tonissaar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tonissaar throws a hook to the side of Tavares's head but Tavares sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tavares lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tonissaar circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Tonissaar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot.
Tavares feints a counter leg kick.
Tavares throws a low kick but Tonissaar avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tavares walks into a jab.
Tavares checks a leg kick.
Baruto Tonissaar is winning the standup battle so far.
A good leg kick by Tonissaar.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tavares.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baruto Tonissaar dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Tonissaar with the inside leg kick.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
Tonissaar connects with a solid leg kick.
Tavares 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 lands a nice looking body shot.
Tonissaar lands a leg kick that knocks Tavares off balance momentarily.
Tavares has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tonissaar lands a right hook to the body.
Tonissaar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tavares counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tavares looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tonissaar blocks a leg kick.
Tavares misses with a straight right.
Tavares connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jab by Tonissaar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tavares thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tonissaar throws a leg kick but Tavares moved away.
Tavares throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tonissaar sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Tonissaar punishes Tavares's body with a nice straight punch.
Tavares takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tavares tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tonissaar wants to land a leg kick but Tavares is out of range.
Tonissaar gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tavares takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tavares misses with a straight right.
A nice combination there by Tonissaar.
A big left from Tavares misses.
Tavares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tonissaar moves away.
Tonissaar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tavares at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tavares misses with a hook. Tonissaar ducked under it nicely.
Tavares throws a lazy right hand but Tonissaar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tavares takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tavares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tonissaar was well out of range. Poor timing from Tavares.
Tavares takes one to the side of the head.
Tonissaar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tavares doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Tonissaar scores with a sloppy right hand. Tavares should have avoided that one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar slips a straight right by Tavares.
Tonissaar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tavares takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tonissaar misses with the combination.
A low kick from Tonissaar is predictable there
and Tavares counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Tavares lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tonissaar doesn't seem phased though.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tonissaar.
Tavares throws a jab but it's blocked by Tonissaar.
Tavares misses with a looping left.
Tonissaar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tavares was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonissaar.
Tavares with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tonissaar to score with a decent uppercut.
Tonissaar lands an overhand right.#T3#
Tavares slips a jab from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tonissaar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tavares scores with the left hand. Tonissaar knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#Baruto Tonissaar's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tavares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tavares moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tavares.
Tonissaar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A jab from Tavares misses.
Tavares ducks under a wild hook from Tonissaar.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Tonissaar! Tavares is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baruto Tonissaar!
Baruto Tonissaar seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SYN 1033 Obama vs Washington
Date: Nov 15, 2023

#R1#
Tavares throws out a loose jab but Adamos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Tavares. That snapped Adamos's head back.
Nice body punch from Tavares.
A jab lands there for Tavares.
A jab from Adamos finds it's way through Tavares's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Manny Tavares has been cut.
Tavares looks to land a left hand but Adamos moved out of range nicely.
Adamos scores with a nice right hand.
Tavares attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tavares slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Adamos looks to score with a jab to the body but Tavares is just out of range.
Tavares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adamos manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Tavares misses the target.
Tavares keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adamos.
Adamos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tavares.#T1#
Adamos lands a lovely overhand right.
Manny Tavares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tavares slips under a jab from Adamos.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adamos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tavares misses with a leg kick.
A big right from Adamos misses.
Adamos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Adamos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Adamos lands a jab.
No joy there for Tavares, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Adamos is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tavares moves out of range as Adamos strikes.
Adamos takes a swing at Tavares's ribcage but misses.
Tavares throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tavares misses with a body shot
and Adamos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Adamos is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
Adamos misses with an uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tavares.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adamos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL#
Adamos instigates a clinch.
Good body shot from Tavares.
Adamos throws a knee to the head but misses.
Adamos tries a knee to the head but Tavares blocks it.
Tavares blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tavares misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tavares blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tavares.
Adamos has Tavares pressed against the cage, preventing Tavares from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Tavares escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tavares throws a body kick that misses. #CL#
Adamos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tavares blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tavares softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Tavares manages to break the clinch.
Adamos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tavares lands a jab to the nose.
Tavares bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Adamos's head backwards.
Tavares has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tavares lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tavares slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Adamos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tavares.
Adamos ducks under a wild hook from Tavares.
Tavares lands an overhand right.
Tavares lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Adamos at a distance.
Adamos lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tavares lands a leg kick that knocks Adamos off balance momentarily.
Tavares throws a wild body kick that Adamos sees coming a mile off.#T4#
Tavares takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tavares will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tavares misses the body punch
and Adamos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tavares walks into a jab.
Adamos jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Adamos moves out of range as Tavares strikes.
Adamos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Adamos slips a jab from Tavares.
A quick step to the side and Adamos tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tavares throws a lazy uppercut
and Adamos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adamos jabs Tavares to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab from Adamos misses.
Tavares throws a jab when Adamos 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 Adrian Adamos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Manny Tavares's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##KD#
Adamos cracks Tavares with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Adamos has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tavares to stand back up!
Adamos throws the left hand but Tavares avoids the punch easily.
Adamos connects with a body shot.
Tavares rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Adamos counters with a nice body shot.
Adamos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Adamos misses the target.
Adamos moves out of range as Tavares strikes.
It looked like Adamos was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tavares.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tavares scores with a shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Adamos there.#CUT#That has opened up Manny Tavares's cut even more.
Tavares throws a good cross that connects.
Tavares loads up on a big right hand but Adamos slips the punch.
Nice shot lands for Tavares.
Adamos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tavares throws an off balance right hand
and Adamos counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Tavares misses with a lunging right hand
and Adamos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #KD#
Adamos lands a big uppercut and Tavares crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Tavares looks OK. Adamos waves Tavares back to his feet!#ROC#Tavares is rocked!#CL#
Adamos clinches up with Tavares and pushes him back against the cage.
Tavares is still on wobbly legs! Can Adamos finish him?
A nice right hand lands inside from Adamos.
Adamos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adamos blocking some punches.
A short left from Adamos.
Adamos lands a hook that snaps the head of Tavares backwards.
Tavares misses with the head strike.
Tavares managing to block the knees to the body from Adamos.
Adamos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tavares misses with a body punch.
Tavares tries to throw a body punch but Adamos avoids it by throwing Tavares back against the cage.
Tavares swings wildly with an uppercut but Adamos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adamos lands a big knee! That's hurt Tavares! Oh, he's all over the place! Adamos lands another knee that sends Tavares to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adrian Adamos!
Our winner, Adrian Adamos, 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 1024 Todd vs Diggs
Date: Oct 13, 2023

#R1#
A cross from Kuznetsov lands.
Kuznetsov delivers a nice body kick.
Kuznetsov scores with a sloppy right hand. Tavares should have avoided that one.
Kuznetsov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tavares.
Kuznetsov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tavares misses the jab.#CL#
Kuznetsov clinches up against the cage.
Kuznetsov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tavares wants to get back to striking at distance but Kuznetsov won't allow it.
Kuznetsov lands an elbow inside that Tavares shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Manny Tavares has been cut.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tavares tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuznetsov's elbow. #BC2#
Tavares pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a low kick.
Tavares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuznetsov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tavares 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.
Kuznetsov misses with a low kick.
Kuznetsov scoring well with a low kick there.
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1##CL#
Tavares tries to keep at a distance but Kuznetsov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kuznetsov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tavares misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Tavares.
Kuznetsov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov throws a head punch that misses.
Kuznetsov lands with a short shot to the head.
Tavares has a couple of punches blocked by Kuznetsov.
A short right from Kuznetsov.
Tavares wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kuznetsov has him pressed against the cage.
Tavares throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kuznetsov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tavares has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tavares lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tavares misses with some punches.
Kuznetsov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tavares has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kuznetsov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tavares can turn it around.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tavares looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tavares lands a right hand.
A short right from Tavares on the inside.
Tavares misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tavares tries to throw a body punch but Kuznetsov avoids it by throwing Tavares back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T2#
Tavares is working Kuznetsov over against the cage.
Kuznetsov looking to throw knees to the head but Tavares is blocking nicely. #BC#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch.
Kuznetsov throws a solid leg kick but Tavares takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov scores with the left hand. Tavares knows he should have avoided that one.
Tavares slips under a jab.
Kuznetsov staying out of range there.
Kuznetsov tries to counter by clinching up but Tavares breaks away and moves out of range.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch.
Kuznetsov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tavares throws out the jab.
Kuznetsov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kuznetsov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tavaress jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kuznetsov moves away from the strike by Tavares.
Kuznetsov lands an overhand right.
Kuznetsov avoids the body shot from Tavares.
Kuznetsov is looking to counter with head kicks.
Tavares misses with a lunging right hand
letting Kuznetsov counter with a right hand.
Kuznetsov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tavares's sensitive parts. #T3#
Tavares scoring well with a low kick there.
Kuznetsov lands a really nice looking cross but Tavares seems unphased.
Tavares throws out a leg kick but Kuznetsov moves out of range and Tavares only half commits.
Tavares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
Tavares throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuznetsov sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Kuznetsov rushes Tavares and presses him up against the cage.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee strike. #BC#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kuznetsov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tavares.
Tavares walks into a left hand.
Sloppy strikes from Kuznetsov. Those never looked like landing.
Kuznetsov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by Kuznetsov as he connects with a hook.
Kuznetsov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tavares.
Tavares misses with a straight left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tavares throws a leg kick
enabling Kuznetsov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kuznetsov misses with a few strikes there. #T4#
Kuznetsov checks the leg kick.
Tavares takes one to the chin there.
Kuznetsov throws a combination that misses
and Tavares counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kuznetsov wants to slow Tavares down by chopping away at his legs.
Tavares scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kuznetsov cracks a nice hook into Tavares's ribs.
Tavares swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuznetsov.
A little jabbing left from Tavares on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kuznetsov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tavares.
Tavares throws a push kick but Kuznetsov slaps the foot to one side.
As Tavares tries to get set, Kuznetsov tries to push him back and clinch up but Tavares manages to avoid the attempt.
Tavares steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Tavares avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Kuznetsov.
Good standup being displayed there by Kuznetsov as he connects with a hook.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kuznetsov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Kuznetsov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Tavares's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Tavares throws a body kick that misses.
Kuznetsov is looking to slow Tavares down with leg kicks.
Kuznetsov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kuznetsov misses the body punch
and Tavares counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tavares connects with a jab.
Alexander Kuznetsov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuznetsov tries to score with a low kick but Tavares moves his leg out of the way.
Tavares throws out a counter right but Kuznetsov avoids it with no problem.
Kuznetsov lands with a slapping head kick.
Tavares misses with the combination.
As Tavares backs away, Kuznetsov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tavares scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kuznetsov in his tracks.
Tavares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A solid body kick from Kuznetsov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tavares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tavares swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A swing and a miss from Tavares.
Kuznetsov moves in looking to clinch but Tavares pushes him off.
Tavares looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kuznetsov digs a good hook to Tavares's body. #T1#
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but Tavares is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuznetsov. Tavares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tavares throws a body punch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov misses the shot to the body.
We've been told by Kuznetsov's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kuznetsov with a hook.
Kuznetsov cracks Tavares with a good jab.
Kuznetsov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Kuznetsov misses its intended target.
Tavares takes one to the chin there.
Kuznetsov throws a chopping leg kick but Tavares manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tavares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuznetsov moves away.
Tavares avoids the head kick by Kuznetsov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuznetsov. Tavares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuznetsov checks a low kick from Tavares.
Kuznetsov walks into a stiff left hand from Tavares.
Nice uppercut there from Kuznetsov.#T2#
Kuznetsov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tavares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuznetsov was well out of range. Poor timing from Tavares.
Kuznetsov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kuznetsov blocks a jab.
Tavares pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Kuznetsov clinches.
Kuznetsov lands with a short shot to the head.
Tavares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuznetsov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Manny Tavares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC2#
Tavares breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alexander Kuznetsov is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Tavares.
Alexander Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Kuznetsov forces Tavares back against the cage and clinches.
A short uppercut from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tavaress head.
Kuznetsov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tavares has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Alexander Kuznetsov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tavares blocks the elbow strike.
Kuznetsov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kuznetsov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tavares can do to turn this around?
Tavares working hard to break the clinch.
Kuznetsov looking to throw knees to the head but Tavares is blocking nicely. #T3#
Tavares misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuznetsov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short left from Tavares.
Tavares wants to get back to striking at distance but Kuznetsov won't allow it.
Kuznetsov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kuznetsov blocking some punches.
Kuznetsov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kuznetsov missing with knees to the body.
Kuznetsov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tavares blocks an elbow strike.
A short left from Tavares.
Kuznetsov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tavares lands a left hand.
Kuznetsov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov looking to throw knees to the head but Tavares is blocking nicely.
Kuznetsov gets through Tavares's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznetsov avoiding damage.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee strike.
Tavares misses with the head strike. #T4#
Kuznetsov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tavares has a couple of punches blocked by Kuznetsov.
Tavares cracks Kuznetsov with a nice body shot.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head punch on the inside from Tavares fails to land.
Kuznetsov lands a knee to the head.
Tavares misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuznetsov is pushing Tavares up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tavares misses with a body punch.
Kuznetsov missing with knees to the body.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with an uppercut but Tavares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tavares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuznetsov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tavares blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Tavares breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tavares circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tavares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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 Alexander Kuznetsov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Manny Tavares's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Tavares defending well as Kuznetsov loads up on a big left hand.
Tavares looks for the body kick but Kuznetsov saw that one coming.
Kuznetsov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tavares on the side of the head.
Tavares throws a hook but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
Tavares throws a hook but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
Tavares thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tavares misses with a looping left.
That kick from Kuznetsov tenderised Tavares's leg. Tavares is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kuznetsov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tavares misses with an uppercut.
Kuznetsov lands a jab to the head.
Kuznetsov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tavares at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kuznetsov forces Tavares back against the cage and clinches.
Kuznetsov blocking some punches.
Tavares tries to work over Kuznetsov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuznetsov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short left from Tavares.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tavares on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T1#
Kuznetsov throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tavares.
Tavares lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
Kuznetsov lands an elbow inside that Tavares shrugs off.
Tavares scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Tavares's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuznetsov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tavares. That did some damage!
Kuznetsov lands a leg kick that knocks Tavares off balance momentarily.
A left lands for Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tavares checks the leg kick.
Kuznetsov cracks Tavares with an open hand slap.
Tavares throws a hook but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tavares lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kuznetsov's sensitive parts.
Tavares lands a glancing blow to the side of Kuznetsov's head.
Kuznetsov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tavares moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tavares connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Kuznetsov connects with an inside leg kick.
Kuznetsov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tavares is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kuznetsov thuds his right hand into Tavares's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tavares tries a low kick but Kuznetsov avoids it.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Tavares is out of range.
A slow jab from Tavares misses its intended target.
Tavares jabs Kuznetsov right on the nose. Kuznetsov blinks but takes it well.
Kuznetsov connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Kuznetsov.
Tavares misses with a straight left.
Kuznetsov thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kuznetsov slips under a jab.
Tavares has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tavares swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov blocks a jab.
A jab lands there for Tavares.
Tavares's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tavares drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
Tavares misses with an uppercut.
Kuznetsov defending well as Tavares loads up on a big left hand.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tavares swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tavares pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuznetsov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kuznetsov.
A big left from Tavares misses.
Tavares thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuznetsov misses with a two punch combination.
Kuznetsov misses with a double jab.
Kuznetsov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tavares.
Tavares staying out of range there.
Tavares throws a leg kick
and Kuznetsov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kuznetsov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tavares. #T4#
Tavares throws a body shot but no joy.
Some wild striking there from Kuznetsov.
Tavares checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tavares crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kuznetsov - the referee stops the clock and Tavares gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kuznetsov. Tavares manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A cross from Tavares lands.
Kuznetsov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tavares's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kuznetsov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tavares scrambles back to his feet.
Kuznetsov moves out of range as Tavares strikes.
Tavares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov connects with a body shot.
Kuznetsov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tavares.
Kuznetsov scores with a three punch combo!
Kuznetsov throws a sloppy head kick and Tavares moves out of range easily.
Alexander Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kuznetsov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Kuznetsov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kuznetsov 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SYN 1019 Drax vs Kilo II
Date: Sep 20, 2023

#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Tavares.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kuznetsov.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tavares.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Tavares.
Tavares attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kuznetsov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tavares under the eye.
Tavares works the jab nicely.
Tavares misses with a looping right.
Alexander Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuznetsov misses with a two punch combination.
Tavares misses with a looping right.
Kuznetsov throwing a counter right hand but Tavares manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuznetsov lands a jab to the nose.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Tavares avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov takes a swing at Tavares's ribcage but misses.
Tavares looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kuznetsov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good leg kick by Kuznetsov.
Tavares throws the left hand but Kuznetsov avoids the punch easily.
Kuznetsov throws a right hand that Tavares ducks under and follows up with a left that Tavares also avoids with ease.
Kuznetsov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kuznetsov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kuznetsov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tavares checks it well. #T1#
Tavares scores with a hook to the body. Kuznetsov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Kuznetsov moves into the clinch.
Tavares lands a left hand.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kuznetsov. #CUT#It looks like Manny Tavares has been cut.
Kuznetsov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tavares lands a shot to the body.
Tavares has a couple of punches blocked by Kuznetsov.
Tavares blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Tavares manages to break the clinch.
Kuznetsov slips under a jab.
Kuznetsov lands with a slapping head kick.
Kuznetsov digs a good body shot into Tavares's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tavares cracks a nice hook into Kuznetsov's ribs.
A leg kick checked by Tavares.
Kuznetsov tries a low kick but Tavares avoids it.
Kuznetsov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kuznetsov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kuznetsov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tavares manages to circle out of the way.
A left lands for Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a nice looking combination but Tavares bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tavares is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kuznetsov with a body shot.#T2#
Kuznetsov moves away from the strike by Tavares.
Tavares gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kuznetsov.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kuznetsov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tavares.
Kuznetsov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tavares moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tavares 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.
Tavares loads up on a big right hand but Kuznetsov slips the punch.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but Tavares avoids them all with ease.
A nice side step and Tavares releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kuznetsov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kuznetsov throws a body kick that misses.
Kuznetsov dodges the punch combination from Tavares.
Tavares moves out of range as Kuznetsov strikes.
The fighters circling - Kuznetsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuznetsov looks to land a combination but Tavares avoids it well. #T3#
Kuznetsov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tavares throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kuznetsov counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Tavares misses.
Kuznetsov is looking to counter punch.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kuznetsov throws a poor cross that misses
and Tavares counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov misses the jab.
Kuznetsov works Tavares's body with a nice hook.
Tavares misses with a low kick.
Kuznetsov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tavares finds it's way round the side to connect with Kuznetsov's head.
Kuznetsov swings widly with a right hand
and Tavares counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov scores with a three punch combo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznetsov tries to bum rush Tavares with a series of wild strikes but Tavares uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tavares, as that shot connected.
Tavares takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kuznetsov swinging wildly here. #T4#
Tavares throws a looping overhand right but Kuznetsov ducks down to avoid it.
Kuznetsov walks into a left hand.
Kuznetsov misses with the combination.
Kuznetsov moves away from the strike by Tavares.
Kuznetsov throws a big shot that misses.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Tavares.
Tavares gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tavares throws a leg kick but Kuznetsov moved away.
Kuznetsov connects with a body shot.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Tavares.
Kuznetsov tries to work over Tavares's front leg with a kick but Tavares checks it.
A slow jab from Tavares misses its intended target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy right hand but Tavares sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuznetsov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tavares.
Kuznetsov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tavares 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.

Alexander Kuznetsov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Tavares's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Kuznetsov connects with a body shot that sends Tavares's belly button to the back.
Kuznetsov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tavares's sensitive parts.
Kuznetsov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kuznetsov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab from Tavares does it's job there.
We've been told by Kuznetsov's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kuznetsov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kuznetsov duly obliges.
Tavares lands a head shot.
Tavares stuns Kuznetsov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tavares fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tavares tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kuznetsov is able to avoid easily.
Jab from Tavares.
Tavares takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tavares has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kuznetsov.
Tavares looks to land a left hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range nicely.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot.
Kuznetsov jabs Tavares to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kuznetsov cracks Tavares with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kuznetsov checks a low kick from Tavares.
Kuznetsov is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
A slow jab from Tavares misses its intended target.
Kuznetsov avoids the body shot from Tavares.
Kuznetsov defending well as Tavares loads up on a big left hand.
Tavares on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Alexander Kuznetsov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice uppercut there from Kuznetsov.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tavares.
Alexander Kuznetsov is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Tavares.
Tavares getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tavares throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kuznetsov on the side of the head.
Tavares throws a hook but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Kuznetsov fails to land with a series of punches.
Kuznetsov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tavares throws out the jab.
A jab lands there for Kuznetsov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznetsov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tavares.
Kuznetsov moves forwards but Tavares connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kuznetsov misses with a two punch combination. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Kuznetsov.
The crowd cheers as Kuznetsov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tavares doesn't seem phased though.
Kuznetsov throws a leg kick which misses Tavares's front leg but catches the back leg as Tavares tries to avoid it.
Kuznetsov throws a leg kick which misses Tavares's front leg but catches the back leg as Tavares tries to avoid it.
Tavares throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #KD2#
Tavares lands a big right hand that sends Kuznetsov crashing to the mat! Tavares stays standing though and waves Kuznetsov back to his feet!#ROC2#Kuznetsov is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Alexander Kuznetsov has been cut.
Jab, jab by Kuznetsov - just one landing.
Kuznetsov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manny Tavares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but Tavares moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Tavares lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kuznetsov doesn't seem phased though.
Kuznetsov scores with a leg kick.
Tavares throws an overhand right that lands on Kuznetsov's shoulder, as Kuznetsov tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kuznetsov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tavares scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kuznetsov doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kuznetsov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That kick from Tavares tenderised Kuznetsov's leg. Kuznetsov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tavares works the jab nicely.#T3#
Tavares throws an overhand right that lands on Kuznetsov's shoulder, as Kuznetsov tries to avoid the shot.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab to the head.
Kuznetsov slips a jab and a cross from Tavares.
Tavares slips a jab from Kuznetsov.
Tavares misses the jab.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kuznetsov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tavares circles away quickly and effectively.
Tavares thuds his right hand into Kuznetsov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tavares misses with a hook. Kuznetsov ducked under it nicely.
Tavares's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kuznetsov lunges at Tavares with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tavares's hand.
Tavares has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A slow jab from Tavares misses its intended target.
Kuznetsov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tavares sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov misses with a few strikes there.
Tavares misses with a lunging right hand
and Kuznetsov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tavares thinking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tavares tries to move into range but Kuznetsov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kuznetsov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T4#
Tavares misses with a looping right.
A cross from Kuznetsov lands.
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but Tavares avoids them all with ease.
Tavares attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kuznetsov throws a right hand that Tavares ducks under and follows up with a left that Tavares also avoids with ease.
Kuznetsov ducks right into an uppercut from Tavares.
Kuznetsov scores with a push kick.
A slow jab from Tavares misses its intended target.
Kuznetsov takes a swing at Tavares's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Tavares on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tavares takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kuznetsov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuznetsov throws a big shot that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuznetsov throws a nice looking combination but Tavares bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tavares lands a really nice looking cross but Kuznetsov seems unphased.
The fighters circling - Kuznetsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tavares connects with a solid leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Alexander Kuznetsov will probably get the nod.
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#
Tavares lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tavares lands a nice hook to Kuznetsov's body. Kuznetsov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kuznetsov throws a predictable looking body shot #KD2#
and Tavares counters with a nice right hand that sends Kuznetsov toppling to the canvas! Kuznetsov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Tavares finish him?!
Oh Kuznetsov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tavares is looking to land body kicks.
Kuznetsov tries to get into range but Tavares steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Kuznetsov! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Tavares scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Manny Tavares!
An out of breath Manny Tavares thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SYN 1014 Kilo vs Drax
Date: Sep 01, 2023

#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Kuznetsov. That's going to slow Tavares down.
Tavares throws a leg kick but Kuznetsov checks it.
Tavares looks to land a right hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range.#CL#
Kuznetsov moves into the clinch successfully.
Tavares misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch.
Kuznetsov throws a leg kick which misses Tavares's front leg but catches the back leg as Tavares tries to avoid it.
Tavares scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Kuznetsov moves into range and clinches up with Tavares.#BC2#
Tavares's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tavares changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tavares bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kuznetsov's head.
Kuznetsov tries to bum rush Tavares with a series of wild strikes but Tavares uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tavares jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kuznetsov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tavares checks a leg kick nicely.
Tavares throws out a counter right but Kuznetsov avoids it with no problem.
We've been told by Kuznetsov's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A big right from Kuznetsov misses.
A jab from Tavares misses.
A swing and a miss from Kuznetsov.#T1#
Kuznetsov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kuznetsov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tavares throws out the jab.
Kuznetsov throws a shot from downtown. Tavares moves away and avoids it.
Tavares misses with a looping left.
Kuznetsov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tavares manages to circle out of the way.
Tavares avoids the body shot from Kuznetsov.
Tavares throws a nice looking combination but Kuznetsov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Kuznetsov moves into range and clinches up with Tavares.
Kuznetsov lands an elbow just above Tavares 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Manny Tavares has been cut.
Tavares misses with the head strike.
Tavares blocks an elbow strike.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but Tavares blocks it.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tavares lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Tavares escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kuznetsov throws out a leg kick but Tavares moves out of range and Kuznetsov only half commits.
Tavares walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznetsov looks to score with a jab to the body but Tavares is just out of range.
Kuznetsov with a hook.
No joy there for Kuznetsov, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T2#
Kuznetsov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tavares looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tavares misses with a straight left.
Kuznetsov throws a series of strikes that have Tavares backpedaling.
Kuznetsov lands with a nice body kick.
Kuznetsov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuznetsov connects with a right hand. Tavares shakes it off.
Tavares moves out of range of the leg kick from Kuznetsov.
A nice side step and Tavares releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuznetsov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tavares throws a looping overhand right but Kuznetsov ducks down to avoid it.
Tavares turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tavares throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuznetsov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kuznetsov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch but Tavares swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kuznetsov moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
Kuznetsov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3##BC2#
Tavares breaks the clinch.
Kuznetsov takes a swing at Tavares's ribcage but misses.
Tavares buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kuznetsov throws a body shot but no joy.
Tavares lands with a right hand.
Kuznetsov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kuznetsov is looking to clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kuznetsov 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 Tavares has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tavares and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuznetsov defending well as Tavares loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Kuznetsov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch up but Tavares keeps it at a distance.
Tavares swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuznetsov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznetsov loads up on a big right hand but Tavares slips the punch.#CL#
Kuznetsov clinches. #T4#
Kuznetsov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kuznetsov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Tavares escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tavares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuznetsov moves away.
Tavares swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuznetsov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kuznetsov moves out of range of the leg kick from Tavares.
Kuznetsov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tavares's head.
Kuznetsov with a nice cross.
Tavares throws a lazy right hand but Kuznetsov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuznetsov drops his hands momentarily and Tavares takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tavares blocks a low kick nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tavares doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tavares uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov with a jab.
Tavares circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tavares counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Kuznetsov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Tavares's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Kuznetsov clinches up with Tavares and pushes him back against the cage.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC2#
Tavares escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kuznetsov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kuznetsov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tavares.
Tavares throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuznetsov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch there but Tavares circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kuznetsov, as that shot connected.
Tavares looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuznetsov is just out of range.
Kuznetsov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tavares.
It looked like Kuznetsov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kuznetsov fakes the leg kick and cracks Tavares in the body.
Kuznetsov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook. Tavares ducked under it nicely.
Alexander Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tavares misses the shot to the body.
Tavares checks a low kick from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuznetsov. Tavares does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tavares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.#T1#
Kuznetsov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tavares slips under a jab.
Kuznetsov tries to bum rush Tavares with a series of wild strikes but Tavares uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kuznetsov connects with a body shot that sends Tavares's belly button to the back.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but Tavares moves out of range.
Tavares is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tavares slips a straight right by Kuznetsov.
Tavares avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tavares jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but Tavares moves out of range.
Kuznetsov misses with a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tavares.
Kuznetsov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tavares can do to turn this around?
Tavares moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tavares walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kuznetsov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tavares paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kuznetsov is looking to chop away at Tavares's legs. #T2#
Tavares throws a big shot that misses.
Tavares swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Tavares wants to land a leg kick but Kuznetsov is out of range.
Tavares takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Kuznetsov instigates a clinch.
Kuznetsov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tavares blocks it with crossed arms.
Tavares has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kuznetsov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tavares can turn it around.
Tavares struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuznetsov controls his hands. #BC2#
Tavares escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but Tavares moves out of range.
Tavares appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Manny Tavares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexander Kuznetsov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kuznetsov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kuznetsov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Tavares to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab, jab by Kuznetsov - just one landing.
Kuznetsov looks to clinch
and Tavares counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tavares throws a hook to the side of Kuznetsov's head but Kuznetsov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tavares misses with a hook #CL#
and Kuznetsov counters by clinching up.
Kuznetsov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuznetsov lands a good knee to the midsection. Tavares won't want to take too many of those.#T3#
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tavares avoids it.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tavares lands with a left to the head.
Kuznetsov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Tavares.
Kuznetsov avoiding damage.
Kuznetsov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tavares is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Tavares fails to land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kuznetsov throws an elbow but misses.
Tavares misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetsov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tavares tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuznetsov's elbow.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee to the head.
Tavares works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tavares lands a body shot.
Kuznetsov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kuznetsov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuznetsov missing with knees to the body.
Tavares lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Tavares working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznetsov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee strike.
Kuznetsov missing with knees to the body.
Tavares avoids a wild elbow strike from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee strike.
A short right from Tavares. #BC2#
Tavares's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tavares cracks Kuznetsov with an open hand slap.
Tavares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuznetsov was well out of range. Poor timing from Tavares.
Tavares scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tavares pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tavares misses with a hook
and Kuznetsov counters with a solid body kick.
Tavares scores with a nice right hand.
Tavares misses with a straight right.
Kuznetsov walks into a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Tavares throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuznetsov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Manny Tavares will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Manny Tavares's cut.
That's time! Kuznetsov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Tavares throws an overhand right that lands on Kuznetsov's shoulder, as Kuznetsov tries to avoid the shot.
A left lands for Tavares.
Kuznetsov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kuznetsov catches Tavares with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tavares swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Tavares misses.
Kuznetsov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Tavares misses the target.
Kuznetsov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch up but Tavares keeps it at a distance.
Kuznetsov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kuznetsov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tavares swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kuznetsov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuznetsov. Tavares does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Kuznetsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tavares swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Tavares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuznetsov was well out of range. Poor timing from Tavares.
Tavares throws the left hand but Kuznetsov avoids the punch easily.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch up but Tavares keeps it at a distance.
Kuznetsov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big right from Kuznetsov misses.
Tavares swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up.
Nice shot lands for Tavares.
Tavares throws a lazy uppercut
and Kuznetsov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tavares moves away from the strike by Kuznetsov. #CL#
Tavares tries to keep at a distance but Kuznetsov has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tavares creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tavares avoids the elbow strike from Kuznetsov, against the cage.
Tavares misses with a body punch.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee strike.
Nice body punch from Tavares - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tavares scores with a hook to the body.
Tavares can't find room to land a body shot as Kuznetsov controls the action. #T2#
Kuznetsov blocking some punches.
Tavares lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tavares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuznetsov working Tavares over with knees to the body.
Tavares digs a right hand into Kuznetsov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kuznetsov's gas tank. #BC2#
Tavares breaks from the clinch.
Kuznetsov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sloppy strikes from Tavares. Those never looked like landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Tavares misses the target.
Kuznetsov throwing a counter right hand but Tavares manages to avoid it.
Kuznetsov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kuznetsov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tavares. #CL#
Kuznetsov has Tavares up against the cage in a clinch.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Tavares.
Kuznetsov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tavares blocks it with crossed arms.
Tavares lands with a right to the head.
Tavares lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Tavares blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tavares avoids it.
Tavares lands a hook that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
Tavares cracks Kuznetsov with a nice body shot.
A short right from Tavares on the inside.
Tavares lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tavares presses Kuznetsov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tavares lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Tavares.
Tavares lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tavares lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Tavares scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tavares lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Kuznetsov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tavares.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch there but Tavares circles away.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tavares lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T4#
Tavares misses with a low kick.
Tavares throws an off balance right hand
and Kuznetsov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kuznetsov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kuznetsov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tavares manages to avoid it.
Tavares connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kuznetsov's hands.
Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tavares.
Kuznetsov looks to score with a jab to the body but Tavares is just out of range.
Kuznetsov with a jab.
Tavares misses with a hook. Kuznetsov ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Tavares.
Kuznetsov misses with a double jab
and Kuznetsov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tavares blocks a leg kick.
Tavares staying out of range there.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tavares with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kuznetsov to score with a decent uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Tavares comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tavares 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: SYN 1009 Troll vs Fin III
Date: Aug 11, 2023

#R1#
Tavares looks to throw the jab but Sarethi is out of range.
A big right from Tavares misses.
Sarethi cracks Tavares with an open hand slap.#CUT2#It looks like Manny Tavares has been cut.
Sarethi throws a big shot that misses.
Tavares misses with a hook
and Sarethi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sarethi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tavares looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sarethi throws the kick towards the body but Tavares avoids it.
Sarethi connects with a solid leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Tavares misses the target.
Sarethi throws a lazy uppercut
and Tavares counters with a stiff right hand.
Sarethi avoids a kick to the body.
Tavares gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tavares misses with a hook. Sarethi ducked under it nicely.
Tavares 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!
Sarethi throws a shot to the body.
A low kick from Tavares misses
and Sarethi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Tavares looks to land a left hand but Sarethi moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sarethi! But no joy.
Tavares connects with a nice looking jab.
Sarethi stuns Tavares with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tavares dodges the punch combination from Sarethi.
Sarethi checks a low kick from Tavares.
Sarethi throws a lazy uppercut
and Tavares counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tavares jabs Sarethi right on the nose. Sarethi blinks but takes it well.
Sarethi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sarethi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sarethi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sarethi misses with a hook. Tavares ducked under it nicely.
Sarethi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tavares works over Sarethi's head and body with a nice combination.
Tavares bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sarethi might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T2#
Sarethi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tavares throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Sarethi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sarethi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A swing and a miss from Tavares.
Manny Tavares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sarethi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tavares.
Sarethi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tavares swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Tavares backs off Sarethi throws a huge counter combo but Tavares manages to avoid it all.
A big left from Sarethi misses.
Sarethi misses with a wild body shot.
Tavares misses with a looping right.
Sarethi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sarethi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sarethi works the jab nicely.
A left lands for Tavares.
Sarethi misses with a head kick. #T3#
Tavares looks to land a right hand but Sarethi moved out of range.
Sarethi throws a body punch but Tavares moves out of range.
Tavares swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sarethi scores with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Tavares.
A little jabbing left from Sarethi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sarethi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tavares throws an off balance right hand
and Sarethi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sarethi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tavares displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sarethi throws out the jab.
A low kick from Tavares misses
and Sarethi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tavares throws a leg kick which misses Sarethi's front leg but catches the back leg as Sarethi tries to avoid it.
Tavares scores with a leg kick.
Tavares loads up on a big right hand but Sarethi slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sarethi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sarethi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
Tavares throws a sloppy body shot
and Sarethi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sarethi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tavares.
Sarethi throws out a powerful jab.
Sarethi 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.
Tavares is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sarethi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tavares.
Sarethi moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Tavares misses the target.
Tavares throws a body punch but Sarethi moves out of range.
Sarethi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tavares. Tavares circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tavares scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tavares swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sarethi throws a lazy uppercut
and Tavares connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tavares misses with a hook. Sarethi ducked under it nicely.
Tavares connects with a solid leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Salyn Sarethi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Manny Tavares's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Tavares uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sarethi has time to react.
Tavares misses with a looping left.
Sarethi connects with a crisp jab.
Tavares throws an off balance right hand
and Sarethi counters with a body kick that stops Tavares in his tracks momentarily.
Tavares lands a glancing blow to the side of Sarethi's head.
Tavares takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tavares swings for the body but Sarethi moves out of range.
A low kick from Tavares is predictable there
and Sarethi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sarethi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sarethi misses with an uppercut
and Tavares counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sarethi misses with an uppercut
and Sarethi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Sarethi misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tavares 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 Sarethi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sarethi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tavares misses with an uppercut
and Sarethi counters with a left to the body.
Good leg kick by Tavares. #T1#
Tavares lands a leg kick that knocks Sarethi off balance momentarily.
Sarethi misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Tavares misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Tavares.
Sarethi throws out a counter right but Tavares avoids it with no problem.
Tavares moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sarethi connects with a body shot.
Sarethi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tavares counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tavares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tavares looks to land a left hand but Sarethi moved out of range nicely.
Sarethi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sarethi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sarethi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sarethi lands a nice shot that snaps Tavares's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sarethi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tavares. #T2#
Sarethi throws a hook but Tavares blocks it.
Sarethi misses with a lunging right hand
and Sarethi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Tavares misses.
Sarethi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sarethi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tavares moves away.
Sarethi misses with a looping left.
Sarethi missing with a left hand there. Tavares was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Sarethi misses the target.
Manny Tavares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tavares throws a series of punches but Sarethi avoids them all with ease.
Tavares misses with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Sarethi.#CUT2#Manny Tavares's cut is getting worse.
Tavares misses with a looping left.
Sarethi shapes to counter with a head kick.
Sarethi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sarethi misses with a leg kick
and Tavares counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Tavares looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tavares moves out of range of the strikes.
Tavares misses with an uppercut. Sarethi saw that one coming.
Sarethi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tavares.
Sarethi with a nice cross.
The fighters circling - Tavares throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sarethi lands a head shot.
Jab from Tavares.
Sarethi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tavares fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sarethi.
Tavares swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Sarethi misses the target.
Sarethi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Salyn Sarethi has been cut.
Tavares throws a poor cross that misses
and Sarethi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sarethi connects with a nice looking jab.
Sarethi misses with an uppercut.
Tavares looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tavares keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #ROC#Sarethi is rocked!
Tavares cracks a nice hook into Sarethi's ribs.
Sarethi is still on wobbly legs! Can Tavares finish him?
Tavares looks to score with a jab to the body but Sarethi is just out of range.
Tavares jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sarethi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sarethi slips under a jab.
Sarethi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tavares scores with a counter punch that sends Sarethi to the canvas! Tavares smells blood - he's punishing Sarethi with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Sarethi has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manny Tavares!
A victorious Manny Tavares thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SYN 1002 Maluga vs Washington
Date: Jul 14, 2023

#R1#
A jab from Steele misses.
Steele looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Steele.
Steele misses with a combination
and Tavares counters with a two punch combo.
Tavares takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Steele throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Tavares misses the target.
Tavares lands a jab.
A big right from Steele misses.
Tavares moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#KD#
Tavares sends Steele crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Tavares is motioning to the referee to let Steele up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Steele is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Stanley Steele has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tavares displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steele throws out the jab.
Steele takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Steele throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tavares counters with a right hand from hell and Steele is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Manny Tavares!
A very excited looking Manny Tavares 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 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 990 Joad vs Morrison
Date: Jun 06, 2023

#R1#
Tavares lands a jab to the nose.
Ginger avoids a kick to the body.
Ginger looks to land a left hand but Tavares moved out of range nicely.
Tavares throws a leg kick but Ginger sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ginger is looking to counter punch.
Ginger throws a hook to the side of Tavares's head but Tavares sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Tavares on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tavares with a nice cross.
Ginger moves out of range as Tavares strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ginger throws a lazy uppercut
and Tavares cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tavares moves out of range as Ginger strikes.#T1#
Tavares throws the left hand but Ginger avoids the punch easily.
Tavares waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ginger.
Ginger throws a counter high kick but Tavares was just alert enough to avoid it.
Ginger lands with a shot to the body.
Tavares misses with a left hand
and Ginger counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ginger with the inside leg kick.
Ginger has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tavares finds it's way round the side to connect with Ginger's head.
Tavares wants to slow Ginger down by chopping away at his legs.
Ginger half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tavares throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ginger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Ginger fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tavares is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tavares. Ginger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ginger is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ginger lands a glancing blow to the side of Tavares's head.
Ginger tries to land a front kick but Tavares steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tavares connects with a nice looking jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tavares 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.
Tavares swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T3#
Tavares misses with a right hand
and Ginger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Manny Tavares has been cut.
Ginger throws a body shot but no joy.
Tavares throws a hook but Ginger avoids it easily.
Ginger tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tavares manages to circle out of the way.
Tavares moves out of range as Ginger strikes.
A little jabbing left from Tavares on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ginger moves out of range as Tavares strikes.
Ginger appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ginger takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tavares misses with a right hand
and Ginger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Tavares scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ginger lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tavares works Ginger's body with a nice hook.
A big left from Ginger misses.
Tavares blocks a 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!
Ginger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ginger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tavares swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ginger throws a looping overhand right but Tavares ducks down to avoid it.
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.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Jab from Ginger.
Manny Tavares seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ginger throws an overhand right that lands on Tavares's shoulder, as Tavares tries to avoid the shot.
Tavares looks to land a left hand but Ginger moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Ginger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ginger smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ginger throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ginger misses with a jab to the body
and Tavares counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tavares lands a glancing blow to the side of Ginger's head.
Tavares throws a shot from downtown. Ginger moves away and avoids it.
And Ginger counters with a quick kick to the body but Tavares blocks it.#T1#
A jab from Tavares does it's job there.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Tavares chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ginger can pounce on him.
A telegraphed right hand from Ginger misses the target.
Ginger throws out a loose jab but Tavares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ginger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ginger connects with an inside leg kick.
Ginger with the inside leg kick. #T2#
A leg kick checked by Tavares.
Tavares on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tavares's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ginger under the eye.
Tavares lands a lovely overhand right.
Tavares misses with a hook. Ginger ducked under it nicely.
Ginger appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tavares blocks a leg kick.
Ginger backing away here, and Tavares unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ginger smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3#
Tavares bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ginger 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.
Tavares scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tavares scores with a hook.
Tavares misses with a lunging right hand
and Ginger counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tavares's corner calls for a 1-2. Tavares obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tavares swings widly with a right hand
and Ginger counters with an inside leg kick.
Ginger misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Tavares misses with an uppercut
and Ginger counters with an inside leg kick.
Tavares lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tavares swats away the attempt to clinch by Ginger.
It seemed like Tavares was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ginger on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tavares lands a slapping body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Haitian Ginger will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Manny Tavares's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ginger with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tavares has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ginger takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ginger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tavares scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ginger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares throws a hook but Ginger blocks it.
Tavares throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ginger on the side of the head.
Tavares's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A telegraphed right hand from Tavares misses the target. #T1#
A lazy left from Tavares finds it's target.
Ginger tried to score with a low kick but Tavares checks it.
Tavares misses with a right hand
and Ginger counters with a nice uppercut.
Tavares loads up on a big right hand but Ginger slips the punch.
Tavares lands a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Ginger misses the target.
Tavares lands with a right hand. #T2#
Ginger misses with a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Tavares throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ginger scores with a jab.#CUT#That has opened up Manny Tavares's cut even more.
Tavares throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tavares scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Tavares misses its intended target.
Tavares lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tavares.#T3#
Ginger tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ginger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ginger tries to move into range but Tavares moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tavares lands a jab.
Ginger looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tavares works the jab nicely.
Tavares throws a body punch but Ginger moves out of range. #T4#
Tavares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ginger.
Despite the aggression on Tavares's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tavares lands with a right hand.
Tavares pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ginger thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Tavares was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tavares wants to slow Ginger down by chopping away at his legs.
Tavares throws a hook to the side of Ginger's head but Ginger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tavares throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ginger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Tavares comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tavares 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Tavares!
During a confident post fight interview, Manny Tavares thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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

#R1#
Tavares uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A jab from Tavares finds it's way through Dionisy's defenses.
Tavares throws a nice looking combination but Dionisy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tavares throws a hook but Dionisy avoids it easily.
Dionisy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Dionisy misses with a leg kick
and Tavares counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tavares attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dionisy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tavares just manages to avoid it.
Tavares fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dionisy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Tavares. That snapped Dionisy's head back.
A punch lands to the side of Tavares 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dionisy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Tavares defending well as Dionisy loads up on a big left hand.
Tavares checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Tavares on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tavares misses with a lunging right hand
and Dionisy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Manny Tavares has been cut.
Dionisy blocks a jab.
Dionisy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dionisy connects with an inside leg kick.
Dionisy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tavares throws a half hearted mid kick.
As Tavares looks to move away, Dionisy throws a big counter combo but Tavares just gets out of the way.#T2#
Tavares slips a jab from Dionisy.
Tavares slips a straight right by Dionisy.
Tavares with a jab.
Dionisy ducks under a wild hook from Tavares.
Dionisy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tavares misses with a straight left.
Dionisy misses with a lunging right hand
and Tavares makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A good leg kick by Dionisy.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dionisy avoids a punch combination nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Dionisy misses its target.#T3#
Dionisy misses with a body shot.
Dionisy connects with a body shot.
Dionisy cracks Tavares with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tavares takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dionisy misses with an uppercut. Tavares saw that one coming.
Dionisy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dionisy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dionisy staying out of range there.#T4#
Dionisy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tavares has time to react.
Dionisy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tavares counters with a nice uppercut.
Dionisy lands with a nice combination. Tavares backs away looking to recover.
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 throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dionisy ducks right into an uppercut from Tavares.
Tavares throws a low kick but Dionisy moves out of range easily.
Dionisy misses with a jab to the body
and Tavares counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tavares dips to his left and cracks Dionisy with an uppercut!
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.
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 missing with a left hand there. Tavares was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dionisy loads up on a big right hand but Tavares slips the punch.
Dionisy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tavares moves away.
Dionisy looks to land a combination but Tavares avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Tavares on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tavares is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dionisy.
Tavares checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tavares has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Tavares. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tavares.
Dionisy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tavares 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.
Tavares on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
Dionisy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A lazy body kick from Dionisy
and Tavares counters with a stiff right hand.
Dionisy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tavares goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tavares throws a lazy uppercut
and Dionisy counters with a stiff right hand.
That kick from Dionisy tenderised Tavares's leg. Tavares is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dionisy sizes up Tavares with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dionisy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tavares manages to avoid it.#T2#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dionisy - that will leave a mark!
Dionisy misses with a lunging right hand
and Tavares counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dionisy's knee momentarily.
Dionisy throws a shot from downtown. Tavares moves away and avoids it.
Dionisy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice 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!
Dionisy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tavares steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dionisy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dionisy. Tavares does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Tavares cracks Dionisy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dionisy misses with a leg kick.
Cerberus Dionisy is winning the standup battle so far.
Tavares lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tavares throws an overhand right that lands on Dionisy's shoulder, as Dionisy tries to avoid the shot.
Dionisy scores with a nice head shot.
Dionisy throws a wild body kick that Tavares sees coming a mile off.
A low kick from Tavares is predictable there
and Dionisy counters with a thumping low kick.
Dionisy jabs Tavares right on the nose. Tavares blinks but takes it well.#CUT#That has opened up Manny Tavares's cut even more.#T4#
Tavares misses with a body shot.
Tavares takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dionisy.
Dionisy lands a really nice looking cross but Tavares seems unphased.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dionisy tried to score with a low kick but Tavares checks it.
A little jabbing left from Tavares on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dionisy throws a leg kick
letting Tavares counter with a right hand.
Tavares with a hook.
Dionisy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tavares.
Tavares just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDionisy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cerberus Dionisy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Manny Tavares's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Tavares throws a nice looking combination but Dionisy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dionisy. That's going to slow Tavares down.
Dionisy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A slow jab from Tavares misses its intended target.
Tavares throws out a loose jab but Dionisy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tavares misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares ducks under a wild hook from Dionisy.
It seemed like Tavares was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Decent striking displayed by Dionisy there.#T1#
Tavares misses with a leg kick
and Dionisy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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.
Dionisy walks into a stiff left hand from Tavares.
Dionisy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tavares.
Dionisy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dionisy misses with a looping left.
Dionisy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tavares looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dionisy scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
Tavares moves out of range as Dionisy throws a body kick.
Dionisy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tavares.
A little feinted left hand from Dionisy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tavares checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dionisy throws a body shot but no joy.
Tavares throws out a counter right but Dionisy avoids it with no problem.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Tavares might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Dionisy has got the better of the exchanges.
Dionisy lands with a right hand.
A big left from Dionisy misses.
Tavares doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tavares scores with a sloppy right hand. Dionisy should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Tavares misses. #T3#
Dionisy slips a jab from Tavares.
Tavares is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dionisy.
Dionisy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tavares's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dionisy ducks under a wild hook from Tavares.
Dionisy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tavares lands with an overhand left.
Dionisy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tavares.
Dionisy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tavares at a distance. #T4#
Dionisy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tavares.
Dionisy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dionisy lands a nice hook to Tavares's body. Tavares takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dionisy on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dionisy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tavares.
Tavares lands with a good body shot.
Dionisy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tavares looks to land a left hand but Dionisy moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Dionisy misses the target.
Dionisy connects with a right hand. Tavares shakes it off.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cerberus Dionisy!
Cerberus Dionisy 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: SYN 973 Exotic vs. Todd III
Date: Apr 05, 2023

#R1#
Wojcik moves away from the strike by Tavares.
Wojcik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tavares moves away.
Tavares seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wojcik.#CUT2#It looks like Manny Tavares has been cut.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tavares has a couple of punches blocked by Wojcik. #BC#
Tavares escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tavares takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Tavares misses.
Tavares throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tavares throws a nice looking combination but Wojcik bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Tavares throws a push kick but Wojcik slaps the foot to one side.
Wojcik throws an off balance right hand
and Tavares counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wojcik misses with a wild body shot.
Wojcik misses the shot to the body.
Tavares takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A swing and a miss from Tavares.
Ryszard Wojcik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wojcik tries to clinch
and Wojcik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wojcik takes a swing at Tavares's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Wojcik finds it's way through Tavares's defenses. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Tavares.
Tavares was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tavares lands with a right hand.
Wojcik looks to throw the jab but Tavares is out of range.
Tavares appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wojcik swings for the body but Tavares moves out of range.
Tavares moves out of range of the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Tavares tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wojcik misses with a lunging right hand
and Tavares 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!
Tavares moves out of range of the strikes.
Wojcik with a nice cross.#T3#
Tavares missing with a left hand there. Wojcik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wojcik swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tavares.
Wojcik throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Tavares to counter with a crisp jab.
Tavares looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wojcik throws a big shot that misses.
Tavares throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Wojcik counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Tavares's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wojcik misses with a left hand
and Tavares cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wojcik misses with an uppercut.
Wojcik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tavares.
Wojcik appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Wojcik bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tavares's head backwards.
Wojcik swings widly with a right hand
and Tavares counters with a straight right hand.
Wojcik swings widly with a right hand
and Tavares connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wojcik throws a right hand that misses
enabling Tavares to counter with a crisp jab.
Tavares throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good standup being displayed there by Tavares as he connects with a hook.
Wojcik looks to land a right hand but Tavares moved out of range.
Wojcik is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wojcik ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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 Manny Tavares will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Manny Tavares's cut.
That's time! Tavares's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Wojcik misses with a looping left.
Tavares circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tavares counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wojcik throws a lazy uppercut
and Tavares counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tavares drops his hands momentarily and Wojcik takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wojcik looks to land a right hand but Tavares moved out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wojcik.
Tavares defending well as Wojcik loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Wojcik keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wojcik swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tavares counters with a low kick, right behind Wojcik 's knee.
Wojcik just misses with a punch to the body.
Tavares tried to counter with a leg kick but Wojcik avoided it.
Tavares looks to land a left hand but Wojcik moved out of range nicely.
Tavares with a nice cross.
Wojcik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tavares counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wojcik throws a right hand that misses
and Tavares counters with a series of strikes. Wojcik will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wojcik misses with an uppercut
and Tavares counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Wojcik. Those never looked like landing.
Wojcik connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tavares momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Wojcik finds it's way through Tavares's defenses.
Tavares scores with a leg kick.
Wojcik misses with a lunging right hand
and Tavares counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tavares takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wojcik misses with a hook
and Tavares counters with a left and a right that stings Wojcik.
Tavares throws a front kick aimed at Wojcik's knee but Wojcik avoids it well. #T3#
Wojcik misses with a straight right.
Tavares appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wojcik feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tavaress jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Manny Tavares is winning the standup battle so far.
Tavares misses with a hook. Wojcik ducked under it nicely.
Wojcik swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tavares waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wojcik.
Tavares rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wojcik counters with a nice uppercut.
Tavares slips a jab from Wojcik.
Wojcik lands with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Wojcik.#T4#
Tavares just misses with a punch to the body.
Tavares connects with a nice looking jab.
Wojcik swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tavares counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Wojcik gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tavares lands a shoulder strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tavares stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wojcik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Wojcik fails to land.
Tavares scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Wojcik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wojcik clobbers Tavares with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tavares throws a jab when Wojcik was well 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 Manny Tavares will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Manny Tavares's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Wojcik avoids the body shot from Tavares.
Wojcik stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tavares.
Wojcik throws an overhand right that lands on Tavares's shoulder, as Tavares tries to avoid the shot.
Wojcik moves out of range as Tavares strikes.
Tavares slips under a jab from Wojcik.
Tavares tried to counter with a leg kick but Wojcik avoided it.
Wojcik throws a lazy uppercut
and Tavares counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wojcik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Tavares to counter with a crisp jab.
Tavares wants to slow Wojcik down by chopping away at his legs.
Wojcik tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tavares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wojcik.
Tavares is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Wojcik takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wojcik misses with a hook
and Tavares counters with a stiff right hand.
Wojcik bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tavares's head backwards.
Wojcik scores with a body shot.
Good exchange - Wojcik coming out on top.
Wojcik throws a poor cross that misses
and Wojcik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wojcik has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wojcik lands with a straight right. Tavares didn't see that one coming.#CUT2#Manny Tavares's cut is getting worse.
Tavares swings widly with a right hand
and Wojcik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ryszard Wojcik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tavares takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #ROC2#Tavares is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wojcik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tavares counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tavares ducks under a wild hook from Wojcik.
Wojcik looks to land a left hand but Tavares moved out of range nicely.
Wojcik drops Tavares with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Tavares! Wojcik dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryszard Wojcik!

Event: SYN 967 Maluga vs. Bigg
Date: Mar 15, 2023

#R1#
Tavares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lancaster.
Lancaster scores with a punch to the head.#CUT#It looks like Manny Tavares has been cut.
A jab from Tavares misses.
Lancaster swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lancaster rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tavares counters with a left to the body.
Lancaster misses with a few strikes there.
Tavares is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lancaster with a body shot.
Lancaster misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares throws a hook but Lancaster avoids it easily.
Lancaster has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tōshi in the buildup to the fight.
Lancaster throws a jab but it's blocked by Tavares.
Tavares gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Lancaster misses with a looping right.
Lancaster chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A swing and a miss from Lancaster.
A countering left hand to the body from Tavares misses.
Tavares throws a jab but it's blocked by Lancaster.
Lancaster looks to throw the jab but Tavares is out of range.
Tavares swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lancaster throws a head kick but Tavares moves out of range.
Tavares throws out a counter right but Lancaster avoids it with no problem.
Lancaster misses with a left hand
and Tavares counters with a straight right hand.
Tavares throws a shot from downtown. Lancaster moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Tavares slips under a jab from Lancaster.
Tavares appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A big left from Lancaster misses.
Tavares throws out a counter right but Lancaster avoids it with no problem.
Lancaster throws a jab but it's blocked by Tavares.
Tavares unleashes a big counter combination but Lancaster bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tavares moves away from the strike by Lancaster.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Tavares cracks Lancaster with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A jab from Lancaster misses.
Tavares throws out a counter right but Lancaster avoids it with no problem.
Tavares avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tavares swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tavares lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Tavares.
Tavares fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tavares's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lancaster connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tavares scrambles back to his feet.
Lancaster throws an overhand right that lands on Tavares's shoulder, as Tavares tries to avoid the shot.
Tavares is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lancaster throws an off balance right hand
and Tavares counters with a nice body shot.
Lancaster takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice defenses there by Tavares.
A punch combination from Tavares misses. #T4#
Lancaster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lancaster thinks about countering with a head kick.
Tavares staying out of range there.
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
Tavares moves out of range of the strikes.
Lancaster takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tavares thumps Lancaster with a low kick.
Lancaster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tavares.
Lancaster looks to throw the jab but Tavares is 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 Henry Lancaster will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Manny Tavares's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Lancaster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tavares connects with a leg kick.
Lancaster is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tavares slips under a jab from Lancaster.
Tavares feints a counter leg kick.
Henry Lancaster is winning the standup battle so far.
Lancaster looks to land a right hand but Tavares moved out of range.
Lancaster misses with a looping left.
Tavares steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Tavares looks to land a right hand but Lancaster moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster misses with a right hand
and Tavares connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tavares loads up on a big right hand but Lancaster slips the punch.
Lancaster swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Tavares walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lancaster misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tavares! But no joy.
Lancaster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tavares sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Lancaster throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tavares throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tavares moves away from the strike by Lancaster.
Tavares avoids the body shot from Lancaster.
Tavares throws out a counter right but Lancaster avoids it with no problem.
Lancaster throws an overhand right that lands on Tavares's shoulder, as Tavares tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Tavares bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lancaster's head.
Lancaster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tavares swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tavares lands a jab to Lancaster's midsection.
Tavares doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Manny Tavares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tavares slips a straight right by Lancaster.
Lancaster slips under a jab.
Lancaster misses with a right hand
enabling Tavares to counter with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tavares moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T3#
Tavares misses with a body shot
and Tavares takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tavares bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lancaster misses with an uppercut. Tavares saw that one coming.
Lancaster takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tavares blocks a head kick by Lancaster.
Tavares feints a counter leg kick.
Lancaster loads up on a big right hand but Tavares slips the punch.
Tavares tests Lancaster's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lancaster slips a straight right by Tavares.#T4#
Lancaster takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lancaster throws a head kick but Tavares moves out of range.
It seemed like Tavares was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tavares 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.
Lancaster misses with a right hand
and Tavares counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lancaster takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tavares bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lancaster rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Tavares to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Tavares showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Manny Tavares's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Lancaster misses with a straight left.
Lancaster throws a big shot that misses.
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
Tavares missing with a left hand there. Lancaster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tavares misses the jab.
Lancaster swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lancaster fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lancaster was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lancaster drops his hands momentarily and Tavares takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Lancaster misses the jab.
Lancaster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tavares.
Lancaster tries to land a body kick
and Tavares finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Tavares jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lancaster appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lancaster misses the jab.
Tavares swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lancaster lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tavares circles away quickly and effectively.
Tavares catches Lancaster with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lancaster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Lancaster just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Tavares was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lancaster ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lancaster throws a poor cross that misses
and Tavares counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lancaster misses with a combination
and Tavares counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lancaster looks to throw the jab but Tavares is out of range.
Tavares swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big left from Lancaster misses. #T3#
Lancaster tries a head kick but it misses.
Tavares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lancaster was well out of range. Poor timing from Tavares.
Lancaster throws a low kick, looking for Tavares's leg but Tavares calmly moves out of range.
Tavares only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lancaster.
Lancaster rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tavares counters with a straight right hand.
Tavares throws a hook to the side of Lancaster's head but Lancaster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tavares connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lancaster misses with a lunging right hand
and Tavares counters with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Lancaster throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tavares swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tavares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lancaster was well out of range. Poor timing from Tavares.
A slow jab from Lancaster misses its intended target.
Tavares swings for the body but Lancaster moves out of range.
Henry Lancaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tavares thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tavares lands with an uppercut that bounces Lancaster off the cage and back into range.
Lancaster takes a shot right to the bread basket.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Tavares comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tavares 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Tavares!
Manny Tavares decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 960 Randleman vs. Dinapoli
Date: Feb 22, 2023

#R1#
Escobar misses with the body kick
and Tavares cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tavares misses with a body shot.
Escobar slips under a jab from Tavares.
Tavares looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tavares takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Escobar with a poor takedown
and Tavares counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Escobar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tavares takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tavares lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Escobar shoots in but Tavares avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Escobar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Escobar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tavares.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tavares has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Escobar.
Tavares misses with a wild body shot.
Escobar takes one to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Escobar.
Tavares lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tavares throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tavares moves away.#T1#
Escobar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tavares.
Tavares takes a swing at Escobar's ribcage but misses.
Escobar cracks Tavares with an open hand slap.
Escobar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tavares.
Manny Tavares is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Escobar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Escobar jabs Tavares right on the nose. Tavares blinks but takes it well.
A slow jab from Tavares misses its intended target.
Escobar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tavares moves out of range as Escobar strikes.
Escobar wants to clinch but Tavares slips to the side
and Tavares counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tavares looks to land a left hand but Escobar moved out of range nicely.
Escobar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Escobar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tavares swivels and escapes.
Manny Tavares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juanito Escobar.
Tavares moves out of range of the body kick from Escobar.
Escobar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Tavares misses its intended target.
Tavares lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Escobar.
Escobar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Escobar misses with a body kick.
Tavares misses with a straight right.
And Escobar tries to counter it with a takedown but Tavares pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
Tavares stuffs the takedown.
Tavares takes a swing at Escobar's ribcage but misses.
Escobar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Escobar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tavares throws out the jab.
Tavares throws the left hand but Escobar avoids the punch easily.
Escobar cracks Tavares with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Escobar has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tavares takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tavares waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Escobar.
Tavares blocks a head kick by Escobar.
Escobar darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice body punch from Escobar.
Escobar slips a straight right by Tavares.
Tavares slaps away a takedown attempt from Escobar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tavares looks to throw the jab but Escobar is out of range.
Tavares looks to land a combination but Escobar avoids it well.
A lazy left from Escobar finds it's target.
Escobar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tavares misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Escobar shoots in and drives through. Tavares sprawls well.
Tavares misses with a hook. Escobar ducked under it nicely.
Escobar swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tavares counters with a stiff right hand.
Tavares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar moves away.
Tavares throws a lazy right hand but Escobar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tavares walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big right from Tavares misses.
Tavares is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #TD2#
Escobar changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tavares looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tavares tries to bench press Escobar off him but Escobar keeps the position. #SUB2#
Escobar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tavares is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tavares is not content to let Escobar control the position.
Escobar might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tavares haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4##SUB2#
Escobar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tavares has escaped the position, nice work there.
Escobar tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Tavares knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Escobar on the ground.
Tavares gets back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tavares is trying to control but can't.
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 Manny Tavares will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Escobar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tavares misses with a series of wild punches.
Tavares jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tavares rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Escobar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Escobar's corner calls for a 1-2. Escobar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD2#
Escobar changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tavares looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tavares is not content to let Escobar control the position.
Tavares tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Escobar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tavares is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tavares is trying to escape the position but Escobar is controlling the position. #T1#
Tavares is not content to let Escobar control the position. #SUB2#
Escobar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Escobar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tavares keeps Escobar under control for a moment.
Tavares tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Escobar is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Tavares looks calm but he's in trouble here. Escobar gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Tavares is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Escobar lets go of the hold and Tavares can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Juanito Escobar!
After winning the bout, Juanito Escobar thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SYN 954 Krylov vs. Randleman 4
Date: Jan 29, 2023

#R1#
Sarethi misses with a few strikes there.
Sarethi throws a jab but it's blocked by Tavares.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tavares! But no joy.
Sarethi misses with a hook. Tavares ducked under it nicely.
Tavares looks to score with a jab to the body but Sarethi is just out of range.
Tavares has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sarethi is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Tavares scoring well with a low kick there.
Tavares fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Sarethi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sarethi misses with a hook. Tavares ducked under it nicely.
Sarethi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sarethi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tavares sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Salyn Sarethi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sarethi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tavares! But no joy.
Sarethi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tavares drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Sarethi ducks under a wild hook from Tavares.
Sarethi moves out of range of the strikes.
Sarethi throwing a counter right hand but Tavares manages to avoid it.
Sarethi missing with a left hand there. Tavares was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tavares looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sarethi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tavares avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tavares ducks under a wild hook from Sarethi.
Sarethi misses with a body shot.
Sarethi cracks Tavares with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tavares takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tavares steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sarethi. That one must have hurt.
Tavares takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tavares throws a counter combo.
Sarethi is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Tavares blocks a jab.
Sarethi moves away from the strike by Tavares.
Sarethi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tavares throws out a counter right but Sarethi avoids it with no problem.
Tavares throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sarethi scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Sarethi.
Tavares swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sarethi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tavares tries a quick counter leg kick but Sarethi is wise to it.
Sarethi throws the left hand but Tavares avoids the punch easily.
Sarethi with a hook.
The fighters circling - Sarethi throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Jab from Sarethi.
A big right from Tavares misses.
Sarethi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tavares slips under a jab from Sarethi.
Tavares looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sarethi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tavares.
Tavares tries to move into range but Sarethi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sarethi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A swing and a miss from Sarethi.
Tavares throws a low kick, looking for Sarethi's leg but Sarethi calmly moves out of range.
Tavares throws a leg kick but Sarethi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sarethi misses with a hook
and Tavares finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T4#
Tavares throws a jab but it's blocked by Sarethi.
A telegraphed right hand from Sarethi misses the target.
Sarethi walks into a jab.
Sarethi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tavares counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tavares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tavares tries a quick counter leg kick but Sarethi is wise to it.
Sarethi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tavaress jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tavares ducks under a wild hook from Sarethi.
Sarethi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tavares chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sarethi throws a series of punches but Tavares moves out of range.
Sarethi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sarethi throws a hook but Tavares avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Salyn Sarethi dominated that round.
That's time! Sarethi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sarethi throws a right hand that misses
and Sarethi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Sarethi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sarethi misses with an uppercut. Tavares saw that one coming.
Tavares replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sarethi blocks it well.
Tavares throws a jab but it's blocked by Sarethi.
Sarethi misses with a jab, cross combination.
It seemed like Tavares was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tavares looks to land a body kick but Sarethi moved away.
Sarethi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tavares can do to turn this around?
Sarethi throws a hook but Tavares avoids it easily.
Salyn Sarethi is winning the standup battle so far.
Tavares misses with a right hand
and Sarethi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tavares.
Tavares walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sarethi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sarethi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tavares misses with a low kick.#T1#
Sarethi throws a lazy uppercut
and Tavares counters with a left to the body.
Tavares misses with a looping right.
Sarethi throws a leg kick
letting Tavares counter with a right hand.
Sarethi lands a jab to the head.
Sarethi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sarethi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tavares scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tavares on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sarethi looks to land a right hand but Tavares moved out of range.
Tavares throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
A jab lands there for Sarethi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sarethi throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tavares connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sarethi ducks under a wild hook from Tavares.
Sarethi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tavares feints a counter leg kick.
Sarethi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sarethi connects with a single shot there.
Manny Tavares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tavares staying out of range there.
It seemed like Tavares was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tavares bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sarethi's head.#CUT2#It looks like Salyn Sarethi has been cut.
Sarethi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tavares at a distance.
Tavares with a nice calf kick.
Sarethi misses with a body punch
and Tavares counters with an inside leg kick. #T3#
Sarethi lands with a shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Sarethi.
Sarethi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sarethi throws a lazy body kick
and Tavares cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sarethi catches Tavares with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tavares defending well as Sarethi loads up on a big left hand.
Sarethi throws an overhand right that lands on Tavares's shoulder, as Tavares tries to avoid the shot.
Sarethi thuds a left hand into Tavares's body.
Tavares throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sarethi on the side of the head.
Sarethi throws a right and a left that Tavares avoids nicely. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sarethi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tavares blocks a jab.
Sarethi walks into a jab.
Tavares uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sarethi.
A countering left hand to the body from Tavares misses.
Tavares misses with a straight left.
Tavares blocks a jab.
Tavares is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tavares throws an overhand right that lands on Sarethi's shoulder, as Sarethi tries to avoid the shot.
Tavares lands a really nice looking cross but Sarethi seems unphased.
Sarethi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tavares circles away quickly and effectively.
Tavares thinks about the counter body kick.
Sarethi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sarethi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tavares under the eye.
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 Salyn Sarethi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Salyn Sarethi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
A combination from Sarethi does no damage. #KD2#
Tavares lands a big right hand that sends Sarethi crashing to the mat! Tavares stays standing though and waves Sarethi back to his feet!#ROC2#Sarethi is rocked!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sarethi, as that shot connected.
Oh Sarethi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tavares jabs at Sarethi's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sarethi moves out of range of the body kick.
Sarethi seems to have got his legs back now.
Tavares connects with an inside leg kick.
Sarethi throws a series of punches but Tavares moves out of range.
Tavares was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sarethi misses with a shot to the body
and Tavares counters with a good low kick that Sarethi was not able to check.
Sarethi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tavares Throws a clean left jab. Tavares Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Sarethi's chin! Sarethi crumbles to the ground and Tavares follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Tavares!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Manny Tavares!
An out of breath Manny Tavares thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SYN 947 Abner vs. Aorigele
Date: Jan 01, 2023

#R1#
Tavares jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT2#It looks like Angelo Moore has been cut.
Angelo Moore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Moore.#CUT#It looks like Manny Tavares has been cut.
Moore throws a series of punches but Tavares moves out of range.
It seemed like Tavares was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Moore definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tavares throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Moore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Moore.
Tavares steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Moore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moore ducks right into an uppercut from Tavares.
Moore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moore connects with a single shot there.
Tavares throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Moore on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tavares cracks Moore with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moore throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tavares on the side of the head.
Tavares tried to score with a low kick but Moore checks it.#T1#
Tavares throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Moore swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Tavares.
Moore misses with a series of wild punches.
Moore throws an off balance right hand
and Tavares cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Moore misses with a hook
and Tavares counters with a nice body kick.
Tavares lands a nice looking body kick.
Tavares staying out of range there.
Jab by Moore.
Moore lunges at Tavares with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tavares's hand. #T2#
Moore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Tavares.
Moore is looking to counter punch.
Moore throws a hook but Tavares blocks it.
Tavares tries a quick counter leg kick but Moore is wise to it.
Tavares misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moore fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tavares checks it well.
Tavares counters with a body kick.
Moore jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Moore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tavares throws out a powerful jab.
Moore is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Moore with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tavares to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#Angelo Moore's cut is getting worse.
Tavares scores with a punch to the head.
A big right from Tavares misses. #T3#
Moore walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tavares will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice uppercut there from Moore.
Moore throws out a loose jab but Tavares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tavares getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tavares misses with a jab to the body
and Moore counters with a two punch combo.
Good shot there by Moore.
Moore misses the shot to the body.
Moore lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tavares thows a leg kick but Moore checks it
and Moore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tavares misses with a low kick.
Moore is looking to counter punch.
Moore loads up on a big right hand but Tavares slips the punch.
Tavares looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tavares throws a wild hook but Moore just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Tavares gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Moore raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Angelo Moore!
A relieved looking Angelo Moore 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: BB 81 - Tavares vs Roos
Date: Nov 05, 2022

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tavares.
Roos tests Tavares's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#It looks like Manny Tavares has been cut.
Tavares connects with an inside leg kick.
Tavares rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Roos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tavares checks a leg kick nicely.
Tavares 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.
Tavares lands with an uppercut that bounces Roos off the cage and back into range.
Tavares throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T1#
Tavares moves out of range of the strikes.
Tavares throws a right hand that misses
and Roos counters with a nice leg kick.
Roos throws a low kick but Tavares moves out of range easily.
Tavares is looking to counter punch.
Tavares scores with a jab to the head.
Tavares lands a nice shot to the body.
Roos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tavares. #T2##KD2#
Roos lands a big head kick that sends Tavares tumbling to the mat! Roos takes a step backwards and waves Tavares back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tavares takes a swing at Roos's ribcage but misses.
Roos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tavares looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Roos needs to keep his hands up - Tavares had a free shot at his head there.
Tavares misses with a right hand
and Tavares takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roos thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tavares if he has to take too many more of those.
Tavares lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Tavares throws a hook to the side of Roos's head but Roos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tavares 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.
Roos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tavares.
Tavares scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Roos avoids a kick to the body.
Tavares rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Roos counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Roos misses with an uppercut. Tavares saw that one coming.
Tavares swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tavares misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Roos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Roos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Roos finds it's way through Tavares's defenses. #CUT2#Manny Tavares's cut is getting worse.
Roos scores with a jab to the head.
Roos throws a sloppy head kick and Tavares moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cooper Roos dominated that round.
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!#R2#
Tavares ducks right into an uppercut from Roos.
Roos throws a leg kick
enabling Tavares to counter with a crisp jab.
Tavares 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.
Tavares fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Roos on the side of the head.
Roos thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tavares if he has to take too many more of those.
Tavares misses with an uppercut #KD2#
and Roos counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tavares! Roos lets Tavares back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Tavares is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roos fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Tavares square on the jaw! Damn, Tavares is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cooper Roos!
Cooper Roos is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Cooper Roos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: BB 76 - Adam vs Tavares 2
Date: Oct 04, 2022

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Adam. Tavares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tavares scores with a spinning back kick!
Tavares misses with an uppercut
and Adam counters with a nice uppercut.
Adam is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tavares.
Adam's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tavares under the eye.
Tavares throws a hook but Adam blocks it.
Tavares scores with a nice strike.
Tavares throws a body punch but Adam moves out of range.
Tavares just misses with a punch to the body.
Adam throws a body shot but no joy.
Adam bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Manny Tavares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tavares. That's going to slow Adam down.
Tavares throws a jab when Adam was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Adam misses the target.
Tavares throws a jab when Adam was well out of range.
Tavares avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tavares throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adam dives in and grabs Tavares's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tavares pushes down on Adam's head and hops out.
Tavares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Adam scores with the left hand. Tavares knows he should have avoided that one.
Tavares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adam.
Adam throws a hook to the side of Tavares's head but Tavares sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adam misses with a left hand
and Tavares counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Adam thinking.
Adam looks to score with a jab to the body but Tavares is just out of range.
Tavares only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Adam looks to throw the jab but Tavares is out of range.
Tavares misses with a hook.
Tavares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tavares throws a hook to the side of Adam's head but Adam sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adam with a jab.#TD#
Adam gets a takedown into half guard.
Adam is trying to control. Tavares wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tavares is in trouble now - Adam has advanced to mount! #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!#SUB#
Adam is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Tavares can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Adam trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Adam throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Tavares is looking to get to half guard.
Adam can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tavares is looking to escape. #T3#
Adam looking to finish with strikes here!
Tavares blocking the ground and pound.
Adam content just to control the position here.
Adam working Tavares over with strikes here.
Tavares wants to control but Adam is having none of it.
Adam scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tavares? #T4#
Adam lands a heavy elbow.
Adam wants to control the pace but Tavares is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Adam is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Tavares has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Tavares!
Tavares looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Adam has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tavares has passed into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Principo Adam dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Tavares misses the jab.
Adam throws a lazy right hand but Tavares sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Adam misses.
A lazy left from Tavares finds it's target.
Tavares looks to land a combination but Adam avoids it well.
Adam checks a leg kick nicely.
Tavares looks to land a left hand but Adam moved out of range nicely.
Tavares dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tavares moves away.
Manny Tavares seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tavares lands with a nice body punch.
Tavares takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tavares will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Adam uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tavares.
Adam moves out of range of the strikes.
Tavares connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tavares looks to land a combination but Adam avoids it well.
Adam drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tavares sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Tavares misses with an uppercut. Adam saw that one coming.
Tavares looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Adam misses with an uppercut.
Adam swings for the body but Tavares moves out of range.
Adam throws a body punch but Tavares moves out of range.
Tavares misses with a low kick.
Adam drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tavares sprawls and moves away.
Tavares fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Adam has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tavares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adam on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tavares. Tavares obviously looking to wear him down.
Tavares throws a leg kick #TD#
and Adam counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tavares gets full guard.
Adam trying to control the position from guard on top but Tavares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Adam thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Adam trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Adam trying to control the position from guard on top but Tavares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adam is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Adam wants to control from the top but Tavares keeps moving.
Adam advances position into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tavares gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T3#
Adam wants to control the pace but Tavares is squirming around nicely.
Tavares is working to get back to half guard.
Adam looking to control but Tavares is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tavares working to try and regain half guard.
Adam wants to control the pace but Tavares is squirming around nicely. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Adam in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #SUB#
Adam moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Tavares has worked his arm free - good work by Tavares!
Adam is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Tavares will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Adam advances nicely into full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Manny Tavares will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Adam misses with a jab to the body
and Tavares counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice sprawl there from Tavares as Adam shoots in.
Tavares misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Adam on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD#
Adam dives in and scores a takedown into Tavares's guard.

Tavares uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Adam lands a head shot.
Tavares thumps Adam with a low kick.
Adam uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tavares.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tavares lands a nice shot to the body.
Adam fails with a takedown attempt.
A shot to the liver by Tavares. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Adam checks a leg kick.
Adam swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tavares ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tavares throws an off balance right hand
enabling Adam to counter with a crisp jab.
Adam avoids the body shot from Tavares.
Tavares misses with a wild body shot.
Adam tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tavares sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Adam somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Principo Adam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tavares connects with a solid leg kick.
Adam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tavares was well out of range. Poor timing from Adam.
Tavares uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adam.
Tavares motions for Adam to come forward. Tavares throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Adam throws a shot from downtown. Tavares moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Tavares throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adam sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adam attempts a counter takedown but Tavares avoids it well and moves away.
Tavares misses with a double jab.
Adam throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tavares stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tavares missing with a left hand there. Adam was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tavares throws a hook but Adam blocks it.
A low kick lands for Tavares.
Tavares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adam displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tavares throws out the jab.
Tavares connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tavares lands with an overhand left.
Adam lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tavares jabs Adam to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Adam moves out of range of the strikes.
Tavares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Tavares was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tavares moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Tavares throws a solid leg kick but Adam takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tavares.
Tavares fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Adam has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Adam loads up on a big right hand but Tavares slips the punch.
Tavares looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tavares stalks Adam and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Adam's face. Adam staggers backwards, shaken.
Adam fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tavares takes a swing at Adam's ribcage but misses.
As Tavares looks to move away, Adam throws a big counter combo but Tavares just gets out of the way.
Manny Tavares is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tavares blocks a jab.
Tavares throws out a counter right but Adam avoids it with no problem.
Adam connects with a crisp jab.
Adam scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jab, jab by Adam - just one landing.
Adam is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Adam checks a low kick from Tavares.
Adam tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tavares swivels and escapes.
Tavares flicks out a counter leg kick but Adam steps away.
Tavares throws a quick inside leg kick.
Adam shoots for a takedown but Tavares saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A swing and a miss from Adam.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tavares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adam was well out of range. Poor timing from Tavares.#T4#
Adam will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tavares throws a body shot but no joy.
Tavares scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tavares swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Adam.
Adam stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tavares.
Tavares lunges at Adam with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Adam's hand.
Adam slips a jab from Tavares.
Adam uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tavares.
Adam moves out of range as Tavares throws a body kick.
Adam misses with a takedown attempt - Tavares sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Adam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tavares manages to avoid it.
Adam lands a jab to the nose.
Tavares misses with a hook. Adam ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Tavares really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Adam throws a jab when Tavares was well out of range.
Adam displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tavares throws out the jab.
Adam misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Tavares.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tavares! But no joy.
Adam moves away from the strike by Tavares.
Tavares fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Adam is out of range.
Tavares scores with a sloppy right hand. Adam should have avoided that one.
Adam misses with a takedown attempt - Tavares sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Adam uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tavares.
A slow jab from Adam misses its intended target.
Tavares is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Adam with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Adam.
Adam lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tavares circles away quickly and effectively.
Adam cracks Tavares with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tavares dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Adam. That did some damage!
Adam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tavares. #T1#
Tavares moves forwards but Adam connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tavares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adam pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Adam throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tavares lands a leg kick that knocks Adam off balance momentarily.
Adam looks for a takedown but Tavares sprawls well.
Tavares throws out a counter right but Adam avoids it with no problem.
Adam shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Principo Adam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tavares keeps Adam at a distance using the push kick.
Tavares takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Danga de danga de dang - Adam scores with a four punch combination!
Tavares thows a body kick. Adam tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Adam has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Adam there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tavares gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Adam.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adam shoots for a double leg takedown but Tavares sprawls well. He's pushed Adam's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tavares now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Adam throws a shot from downtown. Tavares moves away and avoids it.
Tavares dips to his left and cracks Adam with an uppercut!
Tavares bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tavares misses the shot to the body.
Tavares misses with a jab to the body
and Adam counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Adam throws a shot from downtown. Tavares moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tavares! But no joy.
Adam fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Adam lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tavares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adam manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Adam on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Adam paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Adam throws a hook but Tavares avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Tavares as Adam shoots in.
Tavares tries to land a body kick
and Adam counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Adam defending well as Tavares loads up on a big left hand.
Tavares moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tavares wants to slow Adam down by chopping away at his legs.
Tavares scores with a three punch combo!
Good shot there by Tavares.
Adam throws a body punch but Tavares moves out of range.
Tavares circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adam misses with a wild body shot.
Adam tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tavares looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tavares. Adam does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tavares wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tavares scores with a jab to the body.
Adam defending well as Tavares loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Tavares tries to move into range but Adam moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adam catches Tavares with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tavares throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adam sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adam appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Adam takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Adam darts in looking for a takedown but Tavares gets double underhooks and turns Adam into the cage.
Adam stalling.
Adam misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adam drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Adam misses with the head strike.
Adam throws a head punch that misses.
Adam misses with some punches.
Adam tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tavares's elbow.
Tavares swings wildly with an uppercut but Adam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tavares misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Manny Tavares will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Adam tries for a takedown but Tavares sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adam. Tavares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adam shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tavares as he avoids it easily.
Tavares moves out of range as Adam strikes.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tavares.
Tavares throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Adam to counter with a crisp jab.
Adam throws an overhand right that lands on Tavares's shoulder, as Tavares tries to avoid the shot.
A leg kick checked by Adam.
Adam walks into a jab.
Jab from Adam.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares throws an overhand right that lands on Adam's shoulder, as Adam tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Tavares.
Adam was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tavares misses the shot to the body.
Tavares circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adam ducks under a wild hook from Tavares.#T1#
Tavares walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Adam takes a swing at Tavares's ribcage but misses.
Tavares keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Adam takes the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tavares struggles to land a body shot inside as Adam controls his hands.
Tavares has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Adam seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tavares can turn it around.
Adam blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Tavares scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tavares digs a right hand into Adam's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Adam's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tavares.
Adam tries to work over Tavares's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Adam misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adam.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tavares.
A body shot lands from Adam.
Tavares misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Tavares.
Adam wants to take the fight to the mat but Tavares manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Principo Adam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
Tavares lands with a right to the head.
Tavares lands with a right to the head.
Tavares blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adam misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tavares working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Adam misses with a body punch.
Tavares blocks a body shot from Adam.
Tavares misses with a punch to the body.
Adam throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tavaress head.
Principo Adam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adam lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tavares backwards.
Tavares gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Adam.
Tavares lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adam backwards.
Tavares lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Adam misses with the head strike. #T3##BC#
Adam's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck for Adam with that takedown attempt.
Tavares throws a body punch but Adam moves out of range.
Tavares lands with a right hand.
Tavares slaps away a takedown attempt from Adam, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tavares waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adam.
Adam tries to counter with a takedown but Tavares is quick to defend against it.
Tavares connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tavares lands a body shot.
A jab from Adam finds it's way through Tavares's defenses.
Tavares stuffs the takedown attempt from Adam. Adam gets slowly back to his feet.
Adam connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tavares. Tavares circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
Tavares swats away the attempt to clinch by Adam.
Tavares lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tavares connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Adam rushes Tavares and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Adam struggles to land a body shot inside as Tavares controls his hands.
A short left from Tavares.
Still in the clinch, Tavares scores with a nice short uppercut.
Adam goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tavares swings wildly with an uppercut but Adam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tavares misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tavares fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Adam ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Adam no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tavares is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Tavares comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tavares 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 James Atkins scores the fight 46:49
Judge William Gold scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 47:49

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

Event: BB 69 - Escobar vs Tavares
Date: Aug 27, 2022

#R1#
Escobar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tavares avoids it really well and circles away.
Tavares throws out a counter right but Escobar avoids it with no problem.
Tavares throws a hook to the side of Escobar's head but Escobar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Escobar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Escobar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tavares is fending him off so far but Escobar persists. Nope, Tavares circles away and we're back to standing.
Tavares keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Escobar.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tavares! But no joy.
Tavares misses with an uppercut. Escobar saw that one coming.#TD#
Escobar shoots in and bounces Tavares off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tavares looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tavares's guard. #T1##SUB#
Tavares is defending against the submission attempts here by Escobar.
Escobar passes to full mount!
Tavares is squirming around, avoiding Escobar's attempts to control the action.
Escobar controlling his opponent.
Escobar tries to control but Tavares wriggling away. #T2#
Tavares is controlling an arm, preventing Escobar from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Tavares is in all sorts of trouble here.
Escobar trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Escobar has hold of Tavares's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tavares manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #T3#
Tavares is squirming around, avoiding Escobar's attempts to control the action.
Tavares is trying to escape the mount.
Escobar takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Escobar seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Tavares defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Tavares controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Tavares trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Escobar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Escobar forces his way into half guard.
Tavares is looking for a sweep. Escobar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tavares is staying active underneath Escobar, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Escobar is working for a kimura but Tavares is defending it quite comfortably.
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 pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tavares looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Escobar fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tavares to the ground. Escobar is now in Tavares's guard.
Escobar looking to pass the guard.
Escobar trying to control the position from guard on top but Tavares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tavares pulls Escobar in to control the position.
Juanito Escobar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Escobar wants to control from the top but Tavares keeps moving. #SUB#
Escobar is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tavares is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tavares has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Escobar is looking for a triangle but Tavares pushes his legs off easily. #T1##SUB#
Tavares got a little sloppy there for a moment and Escobar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tavares has managed to get both his arms back between Escobar's legs - danger averted.
Escobar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tavares is one step ahead there.
Tavares passes Escobar's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tavares is thwarting Escobar's attempts to control the position.
Escobar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Escobar.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Escobar tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Tavares avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Escobar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tavares defends well.#SUB#
Tavares got a little sloppy there for a moment and Escobar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tavares has managed to get both his arms back between Escobar's legs - danger averted.
Escobar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tavares slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tavares stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Escobar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Escobar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tavares is one step ahead there.
Tavares trying to control but Escobar is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Tavares got a little sloppy there for a moment and Escobar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tavares has managed to get both his arms back between Escobar's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Escobar working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tavares has passed into half guard!
Tavares perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Escobar regains full guard. Nicely done.
Escobar keeping moving, preventing Tavares from controlling successfully.
Tavares stopping the sweep attempt from Escobar.#SUB#
Escobar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tavares defends it easily.#SUB#
Escobar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tavares can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Escobar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tavares can do to turn this around?
Escobar working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juanito Escobar dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Escobar looks for the body kick but Tavares saw that one coming.
Tavares ducks right into an uppercut from Escobar.
Tavares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tavares looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Escobar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tavares defends it nicely.
Escobar lands with an overhand left.
Escobar ducks under a wild hook from Tavares.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares moves away from the strike by Escobar.
A nice side step and Tavares releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Escobar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tavares in his tracks.
Escobar misses the body punch
and Tavares counters with a right hand to the body.
Escobar misses with a body shot.
Escobar swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tavares cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tavares is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T1#
Escobar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tavares counters with a nice uppercut.
Escobar swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tavares counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Escobar takes a swing at Tavares's ribcage but misses.
Escobar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tavares defends it nicely.#TD#
Escobar throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tavares tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Escobar is in Tavares's guard.
Escobar won't allow Tavares to sweep him here.
Tavares keeping full guard, as Escobar tries to pass.
Escobar won't allow Tavares to sweep him here. #T2#
Tavares wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Escobar wants to control from the top but Tavares keeps moving.
Escobar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tavares keeping full guard, as Escobar tries to pass.
Tavares keeping moving, preventing Escobar from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Escobar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tavares lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juanito Escobar. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Tavares attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Escobar misses with a looping left.
Escobar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tavares is fending him off so far but Escobar persists. Nope, Tavares circles away and we're back to standing.
Tavares misses with a kick to the body.
Escobar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Escobar lands with an overhand left.
Tavares displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escobar throws out the jab.
Despite the aggression on Tavares's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tavares ducks under a wild hook from Escobar.#TD#
Escobar closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tavares did well to prevent Escobar getting side control.

Tavares has one foot on Escobar's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tavares walks into a straight right hand from Escobar.#TD#
Escobar closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tavares did well to prevent Escobar getting side control.
Tavares is looking for a sweep. Escobar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Tavares moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Escobar wants to control from the top but Tavares keeps moving.
Escobar wants to pass the guard but Tavares is keeping the position.
Tavares controls Escobar momentarily but Escobar frees himself.
Escobar pushes down on Tavares's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Escobar is trying to control. Tavares wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Juanito Escobar did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Escobar shoots in for a takedown but Tavares shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Escobar tries to land a leg kick but Tavares saw it coming and moves away.
A little jabbing left from Tavares on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Escobar shoots in and bounces Tavares off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tavares looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tavares manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Escobar manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Escobar has Tavares pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Escobar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tavares gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Escobar looking for a guillotine here but Tavares defends easily.
Tavares is looking to stand up but Escobar won't let him.
Manny Tavares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tavares trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Escobar looking to control. #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.#SUB#
Escobar has an active guard here but Tavares has managed to pass into half guard.
Escobar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Tavares got a little sloppy there for a moment and Escobar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tavares has managed to get both his arms back between Escobar's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Escobar is looking for a triangle but Tavares pushes his legs off easily.
Escobar trying to keep a closed guard but Tavares is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Escobar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3##SUB#
Escobar has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tavares 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 Escobar.
Tavares working away.
Tavares is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Tavares is looking to take a break and control but Escobar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU2#
Tavares decides to stand back up. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Escobar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tavares avoids it really well and circles away.
Escobar looks to throw the jab but Tavares is out of range.
Juanito Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar throws a body shot but no joy.
Escobar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Manny Tavares is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tavares checks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Tavares on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Escobar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tavares manages to avoid it.
Escobar shoots in for a double leg but Tavares sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juanito Escobar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Escobar just misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar 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.

A close fourth round but Manny Tavares 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Escobar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tavares stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice shot by Tavares.
Tavares lands with a nice body punch.
Tavares lunges at Escobar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Escobar's hand.
Escobar throws a hook but Tavares avoids it easily.
Tavares appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Escobar slips under a jab.
Escobar scoring well with a low kick there.
Escobar cracks Tavares with an open hand slap.
Escobar fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar. Tavares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tavares throws a counter combo.#T1#
Escobar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Escobar digs a good body shot into Tavares's ribs.
Tavares lands a body shot.
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.
Escobar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tavares.
Tavares missing with a left hand there. Escobar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tavares dodges the punch combination from Escobar.
Tavares looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tavares scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Escobar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tavares.
A nice side step and Tavares releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar. Tavares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tavares counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Tavares ducks under a wild hook from Escobar.
Tavares takes one to the side of the head.
Escobar throws a poor cross that misses
and Tavares counters with an outside leg kick.
Escobar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juanito Escobar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Escobar fails with the takedown
and Tavares counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar fails to land the takedown.
Escobar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tavares scores with a nice head shot.
Tavares throws a leg kick but Escobar sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Escobar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A shot to the liver by Tavares. Beautiful body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Escobar. #T3#
Tavares waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Escobar.
Escobar misses with a hook
and Tavares connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Escobar throws a body shot but no joy.
Escobar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD2#
and Tavares counters with a crisp right hand that drops Escobar! Tavares lets Escobar back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Escobar is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar. Tavares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oh Escobar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
OH! Escobar has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Tavares smells blood and charges in for the finish! Tavares unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Escobar sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Manny Tavares!
An out of breath Manny Tavares thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: BB 63 - Escobar vs White
Date: Jul 30, 2022

#R1#
Some bone on bone action there as Tavares checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Donk. Obaminator catches Tavares right on the button with a cross.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tavares 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 Obaminator has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Obaminator and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Obaminator feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Obaminator fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tavares is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Tavares on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Obaminator throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obaminator throws out a powerful jab.
Obaminator lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Obaminator slips a jab and a cross from Tavares.
Obaminator feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Obaminator moves out of range of the strikes.
Obaminator definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tavares blocks a head kick by Obaminator.
Tavares swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Obaminator connects with an inside leg kick.
Obaminator clobbers Tavares with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Obaminator takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Tavares takes a shot to the head.
Obaminator misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obaminator jumps guard but Tavares turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Obaminator misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Obaminator breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Obaminator misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tavares! But no joy.
Obaminator swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tavares cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Obaminator lands a nice shot that snaps Tavares's head back.
Obaminator lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tavares throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obaminator tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tavares manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tavares takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Obaminator pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Obaminator jabs Tavares right on the nose. Tavares blinks but takes it well.
Tavares looks to score with a jab to the body but Obaminator is just out of range.#T2#
Obaminator fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obaminator lands a jab to the nose.
A nice inside leg kick there by Obaminator. That's going to slow Tavares down.
Tavares takes a swing at Obaminator's ribcage but misses.
Obaminator is looking to counter punch.
Tavares scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Obaminator misses with a kick to the body
enabling Tavares to counter with a crisp jab.
Tavares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Obaminator moves away.
Obaminator lands the left hand.
Obaminator wants to clinch up but Tavares keeps it at a distance.
Obaminator uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tavares has time to react.
Obaminator lunges at Tavares with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tavares's hand.
Tavares stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Obaminator.
Obaminator lands a jab to the head. #T3#
Obaminator fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tavares looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tavares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Obaminator.
Obaminator ducks under a wild hook from Tavares.
A lazy left from Obaminator finds it's target.
Obaminator throws the left hand but Tavares avoids the punch easily.
Obaminator cracks Tavares with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Obaminator's corner calls for a 1-2. Obaminator obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Obaminator is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Obaminator closes the distance but Tavares moves to the side
and Tavares counters with a stiff right hand.
Tavares uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Obaminator has time to react.
Decent striking displayed by Obaminator there.
Tavares throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good shot there by Obaminator.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obaminator throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tavares uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Obaminator.
Obaminator thuds a left hand into Tavares's body.
Obaminator wants to clinch.
Tavares misses with a wild body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Obaminator finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Obaminator tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tavares counters with a straight right hand.
Obaminator fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tavares on the side of the head.
Jab by Obaminator.#CL#
Obaminator moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Tavares breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Barack Obaminator dominated that round.
That's time! Obaminator's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Obaminator moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
Obaminator clinches up with Tavares and pushes him back against the cage.
Obaminator working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Obaminator lands a nice shot to the body.
Tavares tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Tavares escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tavares misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Obaminator tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tavares smiles and moves away.
Tavares has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tavares has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Obaminator finds it's way round the side to connect with Tavares's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Obaminator. That snapped Tavares's head back.
Tavares avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tavares looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Obaminator scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Obaminator ducks right into an uppercut from Tavares.
Obaminator swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Obaminator on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Obaminator works the jab nicely.
The fighters circling - Tavares throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Obaminator tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tavares manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Obaminator throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obaminator connects with a body shot that sends Tavares's belly button to the back.
Obaminator throws a leg kick which misses Tavares's front leg but catches the back leg as Tavares tries to avoid it.
Manny Tavares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barack Obaminator is winning the standup battle so far.
Obaminator misses with a few strikes there.
Obaminator moves to clinch but Tavares breaks away
and Tavares counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Obaminator slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tavares avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tavares swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Obaminator uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tavares.
Tavares looks to score with a jab to the body but Obaminator is just out of range.
Obaminator throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tavares throws out a counter right but Obaminator avoids it with no problem.
Obaminator loads up on a big right hand but Tavares slips the punch.
Tavares is looking for the big counter here.
Obaminator throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tavares on the side of the head.
Tavares misses with a series of wild punches.
Barack Obaminator seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obaminator throws a body shot but no joy.
Good exchange - Obaminator coming out on top.
Obaminator moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Obaminator doesn't manage to clinch there - Tavares circles away. #T3#
Obaminator tries to clinch up but Tavares circles away and keeps his distance.
Tavares swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Obaminator uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
Obaminator gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tavares tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tavares throws a punch but it's blocked by Obaminator.
Tavares blocks an uppercut.
Obaminator fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tavares blocking some punches.
Obaminator blocking some punches.
Obaminator tries to work over Tavares's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Tavares.
Obaminator makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Tavares escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Obaminator looks to throw the jab but Tavares is out of range.
Tavares appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Obaminator tries to clinch up.
Obaminator throws a hook but Tavares blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tavares! But no joy.
Obaminator with a nice calf kick.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Obaminator.
Obaminator looks to land a left hand but Tavares moved out of range nicely.
Obaminator lands with a cross.
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!
Obaminator scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tavares doesn't seem bothered though.
Tavares connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Obaminator scores with a sloppy right hand. Tavares should have avoided that one.
Tavares keeps the fight on the outside.
Tavares lands a slapping body shot.
Obaminator tries to clinch up.
Tavares misses with a looping right.
Obaminator throws an off balance right hand
and Obaminator takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tavares avoids a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Barack Obaminator dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Tavares takes a swing at Obaminator's ribcage but misses.
Obaminator slips under a jab.
Obaminator is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tavares can do to turn this around?
Tavares looks to land a right hand but Obaminator moved out of range.
Obaminator clobbers Tavares with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tavares slips under a jab.#CL#
Obaminator takes the fight into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Tavares. #BC2#
Tavares breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Decent striking displayed by Tavares there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Tavares sends Obaminator crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Tavares is motioning to the referee to let Obaminator up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Obaminator is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tavares throws a body punch but Obaminator moves out of range.
Obaminator throws a jab but it's blocked by Tavares.
Tavares throws out a counter right but Obaminator avoids it with no problem.
Obaminator connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Tavares takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tavares on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Obaminator uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tavares.
Obaminator lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Obaminator.
Tavares fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Obaminator looks up at the clock. Bad move! Tavares lands a right hand from hell, dropping Obaminator. Tavares pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manny Tavares!
After winning the bout, Manny Tavares thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Barack Obaminator had this to say: 'I'll be black'.

Event: BB 58 - White vs Tavares
Date: Jul 02, 2022

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
White swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
White moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTavares.
A big right from White misses.
White lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
White cracks Tavares with a right hand to the side of the head.
White works Tavares's body with a nice hook.
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.
White misses with a looping left.
Tavares throws a big counter head kick but White avoids it with no problem.#T1#
White scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tavares doesn't seem bothered though.
Tavares ducks under a wild hook from White.
Tavares moves out of range of the strikes.
White backing away here, and Tavares unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
White scores with a nice strike.
White lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
White thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tavares defending well as White loads up on a big left hand.
Tavares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from White.
Tavares lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
White looks to score with a jab to the body but Tavares is just out of range.
Thor White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White lands with a hook. Tavares tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
White misses with a body shot. #T3#
Tavares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from White.
White lands a nice shot that snaps Tavares's head back. #CUT#It looks like Manny Tavares has been cut.
White misses the shot to the body.
White lands a right hook to the body.
White lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tavares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from White.
Tavares only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T4#
Tavares takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
White misses with a wild body shot.
White throws a poor cross that misses
and Tavares counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Thor White has been cut.
White scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tavares ducks under a wild hook from White.
White throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thor White dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
White dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
White throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tavares is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
White misses with a right hand
and Tavares counters with a straight right hand.
Tavares slips a straight right by White.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
White throws a looping overhand right but Tavares ducks down to avoid it.
Tavares looks like he wants to counter punch here.
White is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tavares can do to turn this around?#T1#
Tavares takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
White is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tavares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from White.
Tavares looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
White lands with a good body shot.
White with a jab.
White looks to land a right hand but Tavares moved out of range.
Tavares swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for White.
Tavares steps to the side to avoid the strikes from White.
Tavares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from White.
White stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tavares gets cracked with a nice right hand there by White.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tavares cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3##KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from White and Tavares goes tumbling to the canvas! White follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC#Tavares is rocked!#SUB#
White is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tavares defends it well. #SUB#
White is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tavares is just riding it out for now. White eventually gives up the hold.
Tavares is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
White 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. #T4#
White passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
White avoiding Tavares 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
White working for the choke. #SUB#
White is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Tavares has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Tavares won't enjoy being in this position. White looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Tavares is tapping - it's over boys! White picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thor White!
Thor White decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: BB 51 - Anubis vs Hawk 2
Date: May 28, 2022

#R1#
Tavares on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tavares pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nakagawa slips under a jab.
Nakagawa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tavares tries to avoid it but Nakagawa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tavares to the ground. Tavares escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tavares throws a right and a left that Nakagawa avoids nicely.
Tavares tries to work over Nakagawa's front leg with a kick but Nakagawa checks it.
Tavares cracks Nakagawa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nakagawa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tavares throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nakagawa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tavares throws an overhand right that lands on Nakagawa's shoulder, as Nakagawa tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakagawa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nakagawa connects with a jab.
Nakagawa swings for the body but Tavares moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakagawa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tavares sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tavares tries a quick counter leg kick but Nakagawa is wise to it.#T1#
Nakagawa lands a slapping body shot.
Nakagawa missing with a left hand there. Tavares was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nakagawa throws a body punch but Tavares moves out of range.
A nice leg kick from Tavares, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nakagawa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nakagawa throws a body punch but Tavares moves out of range.
Nakagawa blocks a head kick by Tavares.
Tavares misses with a looping left.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tavares.
A left lands for Tavares.
A big left from Nakagawa misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tavares. Nakagawa does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Tavares takes a jab right on the kisser.
A big right from Nakagawa misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Tavares misses the target.
Nakagawa moves out of range of the strikes.
Tavares throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nakagawa or perhaps it was just good defense by Tavares, which made it look bad.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tavares! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinnosuke Nakagawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakagawa takes a swing at Tavares's ribcage but misses.
A cross from Tavares lands.
Nakagawa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tavares counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheers as Nakagawa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tavares doesn't seem phased though.
Some bone on bone action there as Nakagawa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T3#
Tavares dips to his left and cracks Nakagawa with an uppercut!
Tavares displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nakagawa throws out the jab.
Nakagawa misses with a body shot. #CL#
Nakagawa takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Nakagawa fails to land.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nakagawa takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tavares.
Nakagawa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tavares backwards.
Nakagawa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tavares blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nakagawa swings wildly with an uppercut but Tavares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tavares lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Nakagawa has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Tavares regains guard immediately.
Tavares is trying to control the position but Nakagawa postures up. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakagawa wants to control from the top but Tavares keeps moving.
Nakagawa advances position into side control!
An elbow from Nakagawa crashes against the mat.
Nakagawa tries to score with some ground and pound. Tavares controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Nakagawa controls the position from side control.#SUB#
Nakagawa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tavares knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tavares sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
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 Shinnosuke Nakagawa will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A big right from Tavares misses.
Nakagawa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tavares manages to circle out of the way.
Tavares is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nakagawa.
Nakagawa throws a lazy uppercut
and Tavares counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nakagawa lands with a right hand.
Nakagawa scores with a hook.
Nakagawa moves out of range as Tavares strikes.
Nice body punch from Nakagawa.
Nakagawa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakagawa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tavares sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tavares misses with a looping left.
A jab lands there for Tavares.#T1#
Nakagawa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tavares stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tavares defending well as Nakagawa loads up on a big left hand.
Tavares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nakagawa walks into a stiff left hand from Tavares.
Nakagawa scores with a jab. Tavares acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nakagawa closes the distance and clinches up with Tavares, looking for a takedown. Nakagawa pushes Tavares against the cage but Tavares circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nakagawa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tavares scores with a jab to the body.
Tavares catches Nakagawa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tavares closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tavares is looking to chop away at Nakagawa's legs.
Nakagawa tries for a takedown but Tavares circles away easily
and Tavares counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinnosuke Nakagawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakagawa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A leg kick checked by Nakagawa.
Nakagawa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tavares has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Tavares misses with a wild body shot.
Nakagawa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tavares stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Manny Tavares is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tavares throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tavares scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice shot lands for Tavares.
Nakagawa tries for a takedown but Tavares sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nakagawa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tavares was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakagawa.
Tavares dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Tavares throws a head kick but Nakagawa moves out of range.
Nakagawa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tavares sprawls and moves away.
Tavares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nakagawa.
Tavares staying out of range there.
Nakagawa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tavares.#CL#
Nakagawa clinches up against the cage.
Tavares misses with a punch on the inside.
Nakagawa misses with some punches. #BC2#
Tavares manages to break the clinch.
Nakagawa scores with a body shot.
Tavares throws a sloppy head kick and Nakagawa moves out of range easily.
Nakagawa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tavares lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T4#
Nakagawa slips a jab and a cross from Tavares.
Tavares throws out a loose jab but Nakagawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Tavares misses.
Nakagawa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tavares swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nakagawa misses with an uppercut
and Tavares counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nakagawa thinking.
Tavares thumps Nakagawa with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tavares stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tavares wants it to stay on the feet.
Tavares misses with a right hand #CL#
and Nakagawa moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Tavares's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nakagawa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tavares moves away.
Tavares only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tavares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nakagawa slips a straight right by Tavares.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Tavares showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nakagawa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tavares.
Nakagawa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tavares as he avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for Tavares.
Tavares throws a jab when Nakagawa was well out of range.
Nakagawa tries for a takedown but Tavares circles away easily
and Tavares makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nakagawa throws a lazy right hand but Tavares sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Nakagawa misses.
It seemed like Tavares was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nakagawa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tavares was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakagawa.#TD#
Nakagawa drives through with a takedown into Tavares's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Tavares has his hands on Nakagawa's head, controlling the position.
Nakagawa 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.#T1#
Nakagawa preventing the sweep.
Tavares is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nakagawa won't allow Tavares to sweep him here.
Nakagawa pushing down on Tavares's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tavares wants to control but Nakagawa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tavares is controlling Nakagawa's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Nakagawa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Tavares is defending against the submission attempts here by Nakagawa.
Nakagawa thows a huge punch but Tavares dodges it nicely.
Nakagawa is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tavares avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nakagawa.
Nakagawa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nakagawa stalling away here and it's allowed Tavares to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Tavares seems keen to control Nakagawa's posture.#T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nakagawa tries to clinch but Tavares moves out of range.
Tavares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nakagawa manages to avoid it.
Tavares throws a big shot that misses.
Nakagawa tries to counter by clinching up but Tavares breaks away and moves out of range.
Nakagawa ducks under a wild hook from Tavares.
Manny Tavares is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nakagawa throws out a loose jab but Tavares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manny Tavares seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nakagawa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tavares sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nakagawa somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinnosuke Nakagawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tavares will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nakagawa attempts a counter takedown but Tavares avoids it well and moves away.
Tavares lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tavares fails to land with a series of punches.
Nakagawa feinted with a counter takedown.
Tavares cracks Nakagawa with a right hand to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Tavares.
Tavares has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nakagawa throws a right hand that Tavares ducks under and follows up with a left that Tavares also avoids with ease.
Tavares looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tavares moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tavares, as that shot connected.
Nakagawa swings and misses with a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Tavares comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tavares 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Manny Tavares!
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Manny Tavares!
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Manny Tavares!

Manny Tavares wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Manny Tavares 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: BB 43 - Paris vs Nakagawa
Date: Apr 25, 2022

#R1#
Tavares keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Galanis.
Galanis throws a big shot that misses.
Tavares swings for the body but Galanis moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Tavares.
Galanis throws a body punch but Tavares moves out of range.
Tavares appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Galanis throws a body punch but Tavares moves out of range.
Galanis scores with a nice head shot.
Tavares throws a hook but Galanis avoids it easily.
Galanis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tavares throws a leg kick that is checked
and Galanis counters with a thumping low kick. #CL2#
Galanis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Tavares.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares can't find room to land a body shot as Galanis controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tavares.
Tavares working aggressively here.
Galanis blocks an uppercut.
Tavares pushes Galanis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tavares blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Galanis blocking some punches. #T1##BC2#
Galanis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tavares fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Galanis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Galanis connects with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tavares.
Tavares misses with a kick to the body.
Tavares thuds a left hand into Galanis's body.
Galanis avoids the body shot from Tavares.
Tavares defending well as Galanis loads up on a big left hand.
Tavares appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tavares fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tavares looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Galanis misses with a double jab.
Tavares looks to throw a body kick
and Galanis counters with a nice body shot.
Galanis misses with an uppercut
and Tavares counters with a nice low kick that buckles Galanis's knee momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tavares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Galanis misses with a right hand
and Tavares counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Galanis darts in and clinches Tavares up against the cage.
Tavares swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Tavares pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Galanis throws a jab when Tavares was well out of range.
Tavares waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Galanis.
Galanis throws a hook to the side of Tavares's head but Tavares sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good shot there by Galanis.#CUT2#It looks like Manny Tavares has been cut.
Galanis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tavares on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tavares throws a hook to the side of Galanis's head but Galanis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Galanis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Galanis blocks a jab.
Galanis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Galanis blocks a jab.
Galanis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
Tavares fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Galanis.
Galanis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tavares manages to avoid it.
Tavares cracks Galanis with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tavares is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tavares slips a jab from Galanis.
Tavares throws a big shot that misses.
Manny Tavares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tavares scores with a leg kick.
Galanis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Galanis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Galanis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice body punch from Tavares.
Galanis slips under a jab.
Tavares connects with a good right hand that stumbles Galanis. Galanis circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Galanis scores with a hook to the body. Tavares takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tavares looks to land a left hand but Galanis moved out of range nicely.
Galanis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tavares.#T4#
Galanis throws a poor cross that misses
letting Tavares counter with a right hand.
Tavares throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Galanis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tavares cracks Galanis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tavares takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tavares connects with a leg kick.
Tavares keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tavares throws an off balance right hand
enabling Galanis to counter with a crisp jab.
Tavares sizes up Galanis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Galanis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tavares connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Galanis momentarily.
Tavares scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tavares misses with a right hand
and Tavares takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tavares listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tavares lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Galanis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Tavares dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Tavares's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Tavares takes one to the side of the head. #CL2#
Tavares gets tackled into the cage by Galanis. Galanis maintains the clinch.
Tavares is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Galanis can do to turn this around?
Galanis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Tavares.
Still in the clinch, Tavares scores with a nice short uppercut.
Galanis lands a right hand.
Tavares lands a body punch.
Tavares gets through Galanis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Galanis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tavares swings wildly with an uppercut but Galanis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tavares misses with some punches.
A short right from Tavares.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Galanis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Galanis throws a leg kick but Tavares checks it.
Galanis throws a leg kick but Tavares checks it.
Galanis misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tavares counters with a nice leg kick.
Galanis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Tavares scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Tavares has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Tavares looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Galanis throws a low kick but Tavares avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Tavares on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tavares has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Galanis finds it's way round the side to connect with Tavares's head.
Tavares cracks Galanis with an open hand slap.
Galanis misses with an uppercut
and Tavares counters with a nice low kick that buckles Galanis's knee momentarily.
Galanis throws a body punch but Tavares moves out of range.
Galanis takes a swing at Tavares's ribcage but misses.
Nice jab there from Tavares.
Galanis 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.
Galanis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tavares throws out the jab.
Galanis takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Galanis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Galanis tries to clinch up but Tavares circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Galanis rushes Tavares and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tavares misses with a hook to the ribs.
Galanis blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Tavares's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tavares lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tavares is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Galanis.
Galanis now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tavares misses the jab.
Tavares stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Galanis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tavares moves away.
Tavares throws a looping overhand right but Galanis ducks down to avoid it.
Galanis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Galanis misses with a leg kick
and Tavares counters with a leg kick.
Tavares takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tavares lands with an uppercut that bounces Galanis off the cage and back into range.
Galanis looks to score with a jab to the body but Tavares is just out of range.#T3#
Tavares lands a head shot.
Tavares swings for the body but Galanis moves out of range.
Galanis unleashes a big counter combination but Tavares bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tavares throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Galanis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Galanis throws out a counter right but Tavares avoids it with no problem.
Manny Tavares is winning the standup battle so far.
Tavares scores with a punch to the head.
A jab from Tavares misses.
Tavares scoring well with a low kick there.
Galanis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tavares manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Galanis misses with an uppercut. Tavares saw that one coming.
Tavares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Galanis was well out of range. Poor timing from Tavares.
Galanis feints a counter leg kick.
Tavares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tavares throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Tavares misses.
Galanis blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Galanis! But no joy.
Tavares misses with a low kick as Galanis jumps back.
Galanis looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Galanis looks to throw the jab but Tavares is out of range.
Galanis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tavares lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tavares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Galanis manages to avoid it.
Galanis ducks under a wild hook from Tavares.
Tavares misses with a low kick.
Galanis checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tavares scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tavares throws a lazy head kick
letting Galanis counter with a right hand.
Galanis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Galanis swings for the body but Tavares moves out of range.
A big left from Tavares misses.
Galanis throws a body punch but Tavares moves out of range.
Tavares misses with a low kick.
Galanis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Tavares dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Manny Tavares'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#
A good leg kick by Tavares.
Galanis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Galanis lands a jab.
Galanis 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.
Tavares throws a leg kick but Galanis checks it.
Galanis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Galanis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tavares.
Tavares is looking to slow Galanis down with leg kicks.
Galanis throws a lazy right hand but Tavares sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Galanis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL2#
Galanis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tavares, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galanis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tavares creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Galanis as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Tavares - that landed with a thud.
Tavares lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Galanis misses with the head strike. #T1#
Galanis misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Galanis.
Tavares misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tavares tries a body shot but Galanis blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Galanis.
Tavares misses with a punch on the inside.
Tavares blocks an uppercut.
Tavares misses with a punch to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Galanis as Tavares tries to tie him up. #BC#
Tavares breaks from the clinch.
Tavares swings for the body but Galanis moves out of range.
Tavares displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Galanis throws out the jab.
Galanis slips a jab from Tavares.
Galanis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tavares feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Galanis pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Galanis misses with a double jab
and Tavares counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Galanis moves out of range of the body kick from Tavares.
Galanis is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tavares connects with a nice looking jab.
Tavares lands with a cross.
Tavares buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Galanis looks to land a left hand but Tavares moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Galanis.
Galanis misses with the combination.
Tavares connects with a leg kick.
Tavares misses with a left hand
letting Galanis counter with a right hand.
Tavares slips a straight right by Galanis.#T3#
Galanis moves out of range of the body kick from Tavares.
Tavares scores with a jab to the head.
Tavares bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tavares swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Galanis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tavares.
Good leg kick by Tavares.
Some bone on bone action there as Galanis checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Manny Tavares is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tavares throws a shot from downtown. Galanis moves away and avoids it.
Tavares throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Galanis counters with a right hand to the body.
Tavares lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tavares displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Galanis throws out the jab.
Tavares attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tavares with a hook.
Tavares throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Galanis moves away from the strike by Tavares. #T4#
Galanis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tavares swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tavares looks to score with a jab to the body but Galanis is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Galanis misses.
Galanis checks a low kick from Tavares.
Galanis misses with a shot to the body
and Tavares counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Galanis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Tavares misses its target.
Tavares connects with a body shot that sends Galanis's belly button to the back.
Tavares connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Galanis momentarily.
Galanis digs a good body shot into Tavares's ribs.
Tavares lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Galanis moves out of range of the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Galanis! But no joy.
Adrian Galanis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tavares lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Tavares showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tavares 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 Chris Dean scores the fight for Manny Tavares!
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight for Manny Tavares!
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for Manny Tavares!

Manny Tavares wins by unanimous decision!
Manny Tavares thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: BB 38 - Norton vs Jones 2
Date: Apr 02, 2022

#R1#
Exotic on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tavares has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hard And Sweaty Men in the buildup to the fight.
Exotic throws a jab but it's blocked by Tavares.
Tavares throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tavares swinging wildly here.
Tavares lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Exotic at a distance.
Tavares scores with a punch to the head.
Exotic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Exotic misses with a hook. Tavares ducked under it nicely.
Tavares's corner calls for a 1-2. Tavares obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Exotic misses with a hook. Tavares ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Exotic misses.
Tavares walks into a straight right hand from Exotic.
Tavares misses with a hook. Exotic ducked under it nicely.
Tavares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Exotic was well out of range. Poor timing from Tavares.
Tavares misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Exotic.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Exotic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Exotic tries a quick counter leg kick but Tavares is wise to it.
Exotic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tavares moves away.
As Exotic backs away, Tavares returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tavares throws a looping overhand right but Exotic ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Tavares drops his hands momentarily and Exotic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Exotic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Exotic misses its intended target.
Exotic throws a hook but Tavares avoids it easily.
Tavares tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Exotic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tavares. Tavares circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Exotic scores with a jab.
Exotic lands a jab to the nose.
Exotic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tavares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Exotic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tavares.
Exotic defending well as Tavares loads up on a big left hand.
Tavares avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Exotic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Exotic misses with a straight right.
Exotic cracks Tavares with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Exotic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Exotic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tavares misses with a straight right.
Tavares throws a body punch but Exotic moves out of range. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Exotic misses the target.
Exotic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Exotic feints a counter leg kick.
Tavares lets loose with a powerful body kick. Exotic will feel that in the morning.
Exotic lands with an overhand left.
Manny Tavares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Exotic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tavares misses with a low kick.
Exotic throws a jab but it's blocked by Tavares.
Tavares misses with an uppercut. Exotic saw that one coming.
Tavares throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tavares takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tavares misses with a body punch
and Exotic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A low kick lands for Tavares.
Tavares avoids the body shot from Exotic.
Exotic misses with a right hand
and Tavares counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tavares misses with a body kick.
Tavares throws a push kick but Exotic slaps the foot to one side.
A little jabbing left from Exotic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tavares stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Exotic.
Exotic throws a body shot but no joy.
Exotic with the inside leg kick. #T3#
Tavares lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tavares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Exotic.
A lazy left from Tavares finds it's target.
Tavares checks a leg kick.
Exotic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tavares.
Tavares tries to land a leg kick but Exotic saw it coming and moves away.
Tavares throws a shot from downtown. Exotic moves away and avoids it.
Exotic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tavares.
Exotic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tavares moves away.
Tavares is looking to counter punch.
Tavares stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tavares throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Exotic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Exotic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Exotic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tavares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Exotic.
Tavares misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Exotic to counter with a crisp jab.
Exotic throws a low kick but Tavares avoids it.
A jab from Tavares misses.
Tavares lands a nice leg kick that just misses Exotic's sensitive parts. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tavares avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tavares throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Exotic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tavares bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tavares tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Exotic is able to avoid easily.
Tavares moves out of range of the strikes.
Exotic throws an overhand right that lands on Tavares's shoulder, as Tavares tries to avoid the shot.
Tavares tries to land a leg kick but Exotic saw it coming and moves away.
Tavares throws a body punch but Exotic moves out of range.
Exotic is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tavares had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Exotic throws a jab when Tavares was well out of range.
Tavares moves out of range as Exotic strikes.
Exotic is looking to land body kicks.
Tavares tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Exotic ducks right into an uppercut from Tavares.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tavares. Exotic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Exotic throws a body shot but no joy.
Tavares throws an off balance right hand
and Exotic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Exotic connects with a right hand. Tavares shakes it off.
Exotic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joe Exotic will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Exotic blocks a leg kick.
Tavares is looking to chop away at Exotic's legs.
Tavares looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tavares slips a jab from Exotic.
A little feinted left hand from Tavares on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Exotic misses with an uppercut
and Tavares counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Exotic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Exotic just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Tavares misses the target.
Exotic slips under a jab from Tavares.
Exotic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Exotic scores with the left hand. Tavares knows he should have avoided that one.
A big left from Exotic misses.
Exotic throws an overhand right that lands on Tavares's shoulder, as Tavares tries to avoid the shot.
Exotic misses with a left hand
and Tavares counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tavares takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares stuns Exotic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tavares walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Exotic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tavares throws a lazy right hand but Exotic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A leg kick checked by Exotic.
Tavares throws an overhand right that lands on Exotic's shoulder, as Exotic tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Exotic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tavares manages to avoid it.
Tavares shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Exotic throws a hook to the side of Tavares's head but Tavares sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Exotic blocks a leg kick.
A big left from Tavares misses.
Tavares throws a shot from downtown. Exotic moves away and avoids it.
Tavares wants to land a leg kick but Exotic is out of range.
Tavares keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tavares throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Tavares.
Exotic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Exotic misses with a straight left.
Tavares lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Exotic throws a lazy right hand but Tavares sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tavares swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Exotic counters with a straight right hand.
Tavares misses with a straight right.
Tavares throws a hook to the side of Exotic's head but Exotic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tavares throws a low kick but Exotic moves out of range easily. #T2#
Exotic catches Tavares 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!
Tavares throws a leg kick
enabling Exotic to counter with a crisp jab.
Exotic looks to score with a jab to the body but Tavares is just out of range.
Tavares tried to counter with a leg kick but Exotic avoided it.
Exotic looks to land a left hand but Tavares moved out of range nicely.
Tavares fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Exotic checks it well.
Tavares backing away here, and Exotic unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Exotic misses with an uppercut
and Tavares counters with a nice leg kick.
Exotic misses with a body kick.
Exotic blocks a low kick nicely.
Tavares moves out of range of the leg kick from Exotic.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tavares. Exotic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Exotic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Exotic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tavares momentarily.
Tavares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tavares throws a big shot that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tavares.
Tavares throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Exotic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Exotic slips under a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Exotic. #T3#
Tavares throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joe Exotic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Exotic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tavares checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Exotic scores with a nice body kick.
Exotic lands a body shot.
Exotic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Exotic throws a body punch but Tavares moves out of range.
Exotic throws a leg kick but Tavares checks it.
Exotic ducks under a wild hook from Tavares.
Exotic with the inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Tavares.
Exotic throws a poor cross that misses
and Tavares counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Exotic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tavares takes a swing at Exotic's ribcage but misses.
Exotic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Exotic checks the leg kick.
Tavares throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tavares throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Exotic on 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!
Tavares throws the left hand but Exotic avoids the punch easily.#T4#
A low kick lands for Tavares.
Exotic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tavares throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Exotic misses with an uppercut.
Tavares defending well as Exotic loads up on a big left hand.
Exotic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A slow jab from Exotic misses its intended target.
Tavares is looking to counter punch.
Some wild striking there from Tavares.
Exotic lands with a kick to the temple. Tavares shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Exotic with a hook.
Exotic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Exotic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Exotic misses the target.
Exotic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tavares slips a straight right by Exotic.
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.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Tavares takes a swing at Exotic's ribcage but misses.
Exotic feints a counter leg kick.
A big left from Tavares misses.
Tavares 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 takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tavares takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big right from Exotic misses.
Tavares is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Exotic scoring well with a low kick there.
Exotic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That kick from Exotic tenderised Tavares's leg. Tavares is trying to keep his angry face on.
A big left from Tavares misses.
Exotic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Exotic motions for Tavares to come forward. Exotic throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic throws a shot from downtown. Tavares moves away and avoids it.
Tavares is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tavares chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tavares missing with a left hand there. Exotic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Exotic checks the leg kick.
Tavares fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Exotic on the side of the head.
Exotic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Exotic is looking to score with low kicks.
Tavares was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tavares takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Exotic misses with a body shot
and Tavares counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Exotic throws the kick towards the body but Tavares avoids it.
Tavares moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tavares cracks Exotic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tavares with a jab.
Tavares lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Exotic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tavares checks it well.
Exotic jabs at Tavares's body.
Exotic looks to throw the jab but Tavares is out of range.
Tavares tried to score with a low kick but Exotic checks it.
Exotic misses with a hook.
Exotic misses the shot to the body.
Tavares scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Exotic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tavares. Tavares obviously looking to wear him down.
Exotic lands a jab.#T2#
Tavares throws a leg kick which misses Exotic's front leg but catches the back leg as Exotic tries to avoid it.
Exotic has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tavares.
Exotic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tavares misses with a wild body shot.
Exotic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tavares takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Exotic moves out of range of the leg kick from Tavares.
Exotic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tavares swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Exotic.
Tavares gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tavares takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tavares will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tavares works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by Exotic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Exotic.
Nice shot lands for Tavares.
Exotic misses with a hook.
Tavares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Exotic.#T3#
Tavares scores with a jab to the jaw.
Exotic misses with a kick to the body.
Tavares moves out of range of the body kick from Exotic.
Exotic misses the shot to the body.
Tavares cracks a nice hook into Exotic's ribs.
Good work by Exotic as he checks the leg kick.
Exotic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Exotic takes a swing at Tavares's ribcage but misses.
Exotic throws a chopping leg kick but Tavares manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Exotic slips under a jab from Tavares.
Exotic checks a leg kick.
Tavares throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Exotic misses with a wild body shot.
Tavares throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Exotic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tavares.
Exotic moves out of range as Tavares strikes.#T4#
Tavares looks to score with a jab to the body but Exotic is just out of range.
Exotic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tavares.
Tavares swings for the body but Exotic moves out of range.
Tavares loads up on a big right hand but Exotic slips the punch.
Exotic takes a swing at Tavares's ribcage but misses.
Exotic throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Exotic throws a hook to the side of Tavares's head but Tavares sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Exotic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A leg kick checked by Exotic.
Tavares ducks right into an uppercut from Exotic.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Exotic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Exotic punishes Tavares's body with a nice straight punch.
Exotic misses with a body kick.
Exotic looks to land a left hand but Tavares moved out of range nicely.
Exotic loads up on a big right hand but Tavares slips the punch.
Tavares throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Exotic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Exotic slips under a jab from Tavares.

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 Manny Tavares.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Joe Exotic!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Joe Exotic!

Joe Exotic wins by majority decision!
Our winner, Joe Exotic, 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: BB 31 Obaminator vs Tavares 2
Date: Mar 01, 2022

#R1#
Jab, jab by Tavares - just one landing.
Tavares defending well as Obaminator loads up on a big left hand.
Obaminator digs a good body shot into Tavares's ribs.
Tavares waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Obaminator.#CL#
Obaminator takes the fight into the clinch.
Obaminator lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tavares misses with a punch to the body.
Obaminator misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tavares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Obaminator misses with a punch to the body.
Obaminator lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Obaminator blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Obaminator fails to land.
Tavares swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Obaminator lands a shot to the body.
Obaminator works on Tavares's body with a couple of short punches.
Tavares misses with a hook from the clinch.
Obaminator doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Obaminator misses with some punches.
Obaminator doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Obaminator misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Obaminator tries a body shot but Tavares blocks it.
Obaminator blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Obaminator goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Obaminator stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Obaminator lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Obaminator has a couple of punches blocked by Tavares.
Obaminator misses with a body punch.
Tavares misses with a punch on the inside.
Obaminator lands a body shot.
A short right from Obaminator on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Obaminator.
Obaminator misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Tavares manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Obaminator has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tavares working aggressively here. #TD#
Obaminator decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Obaminator working for a triangle but Tavares defends it easily.
Obaminator definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tavares trying to control but Obaminator is working from the bottom. #T2#
Obaminator wants to sweep here but Tavares controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Obaminator looking for a guillotine here but Tavares defends easily. #SUB#
Obaminator looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tavares passes into side control. #T3#
Obaminator manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Tavares wants to control but Obaminator is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Obaminator is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tavares is just riding it out for now. Obaminator eventually gives up the hold.
Obaminator trying to control from half guard but Tavares is working away.
Tavares told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Obaminator is working for a kimura but Tavares is defending it quite comfortably. #T4#
Tavares is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Obaminator moves nicely into side control.
Obaminator advances to mount.
Tavares wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Obaminator.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Barack Obaminator dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Tavares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Obaminator was well out of range. Poor timing from Tavares.
Obaminator connects with a looping right hand.
Tavares misses with a straight right.
Obaminator wants to clinch up but Tavares keeps it at a distance.
Tavares throws a counter combo.
Tavares loads up on a big right hand but Obaminator slips the punch.
Obaminator was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Obaminator takes one on the button.
Obaminator tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tavares manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Obaminator lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obaminator moves out of range of the strikes.
Obaminator tries to clinch there but Tavares circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tavares! But no joy.
Obaminator takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Obaminator was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tavares.#T1#
Tavares takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Obaminator throws a head kick that half lands.
Obaminator swings for the body but Tavares moves out of range.
It seemed like Tavares was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Obaminator fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tavares appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tavares throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Obaminator fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tavares just manages to avoid it.
Obaminator lands a slapping body shot.
Barack Obaminator seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tavares throws a jab when Obaminator was well out of range.
Obaminator lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL#
Obaminator moves into the clinch.
Obaminator prevents a body shot from Tavares. #BC2#
Tavares manages to break the clinch.
Obaminator lands with a straight right. Tavares didn't see that one coming.#T2#
Tavares misses with a body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Obaminator misses its target.
Obaminator is looking to clinch but Tavares is avoiding it.
Obaminator digs a good hook to Tavares's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obaminator with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Obaminator tries to clinch but Tavares moves out of range.
Tavares moves into range and connects with a jab.
Obaminator looks to clinch
and Tavares counters with a nice uppercut.
Obaminator bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tavares throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Tavares misses its intended target.
Manny Tavares seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Obaminator tries to clinch there but Tavares circles away.
Tavares flicks out a counter leg kick but Obaminator steps away.
Obaminator moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Tavares misses the target.
Tavares 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.
Tavares throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Obaminator swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Obaminator fails with an attempt to clinch.
Obaminator backing away here, and Tavares unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Obaminator tries to clinch up
and Tavares counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Obaminator tries to clinch
letting Tavares counter with a right hand.
A solid body kick from Obaminator.
Tavares throws a poor cross that misses
and Obaminator counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4##CL#
Obaminator closes the distance and pushes Tavares back into the cage.
Barack Obaminator has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Obaminator working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tavares works on Obaminator's body with a couple of short punches.
Tavares throws a punch but it's blocked by Obaminator.
Tavares misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Obaminator lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obaminator misses with the head strike. #TD#
Obaminator successfully pulls guard.
Tavares controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Obaminator throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Obaminator is trying to keep Tavares in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Barack Obaminator dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Nice body punch from Obaminator.
Obaminator drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Obaminator connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Obaminator scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tavares in his tracks.
Tavares jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Obaminator is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares moves forwards but Obaminator connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Obaminator doesn't manage to clinch there - Tavares circles away.
Tavares misses with a right hand
and Obaminator counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tavares thinking.
Tavares drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Obaminator tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tavares paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tavares throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Obaminator.
Obaminator tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tavares was well out of range. Poor timing from Obaminator.
Tavares throws a lazy uppercut
and Obaminator counters with a body kick.
Tavares defending well as Obaminator loads up on a big left hand.
Tavares missing with a left hand there. Obaminator was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Obaminator fails with an attempt to clinch.
Obaminator is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tavares can do to turn this around?
Tavares throws a solid leg kick but Obaminator takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tavares.
A little feinted left hand from Obaminator on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Obaminator connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
Obaminator tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tavares manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Obaminator tries to clinch but Tavares moves out of range.
Obaminator ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tavares throws a big shot that misses.
Obaminator ducks under a wild hook from Tavares.
A chopping leg kick lands by Obaminator. #CL#
Obaminator moves into the clinch.
Tavares swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tavares throws a head punch that misses.
Obaminator misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Tavares's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tavares misses with a straight left. #T3#
Nice shot lands for Obaminator.#CL#
Obaminator pushes Tavares up against the cage in a clinch.
Tavares tries a body shot but Obaminator blocks it.
A short left from Tavares.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tavares.
Obaminator goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Obaminator tries to pull guard but Tavares won't allow it.
Tavares tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Obaminator's elbow.
Obaminator misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Obaminator misses with a body punch.
Obaminator working aggressively here.
Obaminator tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tavares smiles and moves away.
Obaminator gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T4#
Obaminator tries to clinch up.
Tavares with a jab.
Tavares misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Obaminator scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tavares throws a chopping leg kick but Obaminator manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tavares avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Obaminator backing away here, and Tavares unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Obaminator lands a head kick!
Obaminator connects with a solid leg kick.
Obaminator tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tavares swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tavares only half commits to the counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Barack Obaminator clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Tavares will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Obaminator is looking to counter punch.
Tavares throws a hook to the side of Obaminator's head but Obaminator sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Obaminator with a hook.
Obaminator feints and then cracks Tavares's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tavares down.
A cross from Obaminator lands.#CL#
Obaminator drives through and clinches with Tavares against the cage.
Obaminator blocking some punches.
Obaminator jumps guard but Tavares turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares blocks an uppercut.
Tavares softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Obaminator doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Obaminator lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tavares backwards.
Obaminator misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obaminator tries to throw a body punch but Tavares avoids it by throwing Obaminator back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obaminator. #T1#
Tavares wants to get back to striking at distance but Obaminator won't allow it.
Tavares working aggressively here. #TD#
Obaminator manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Tavares content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Obaminator escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tavares gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barack Obaminator overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Obaminator working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tavares doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tavares manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Obaminator escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tavares gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Obaminator is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Tavares is defending against the submission attempts here by Obaminator. #SUB#
Obaminator is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T3##SUB#
Obaminator is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Obaminator trying to pass the guard but Tavares defending well. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Obaminator is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tavares is trying to stand up here but Obaminator is controlling him well.
Tavares is refusing to be controlled, as Obaminator sits in half guard. #SUB#
Obaminator is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tavares defends it well.
Obaminator missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Barack Obaminator had his way with Manny Tavares in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Obaminator is looking to clinch.
Obaminator moves in looking to clinch but Tavares pushes him off.#CL#
Obaminator takes the fight into the clinch.
Obaminator tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Obaminator fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Obaminator struggles to land a body shot inside as Tavares controls his hands.
Obaminator scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Obaminator jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tavares walks away with a smile on his face. Obaminator gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Obaminator scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Obaminator.
Tavares takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tavares throws a body punch but Obaminator moves out of range. #T1#
Obaminator avoids the body shot from Tavares.
Tavares throws a hook but Obaminator blocks it.
Obaminator slips under a jab.
Obaminator throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obaminator cracks Tavares with a good jab.
Tavares lands with a cross.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Obaminator.
Obaminator scores with a jab. Tavares acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A nice leg kick from Obaminator, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tavares throws a jab when Obaminator was well out of range.#T2#
The crowd cheers as Obaminator lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tavares doesn't seem phased though.
Tavares jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Obaminator tries to clinch up but Tavares circles away and keeps his distance.
Tavares throws an off balance right hand
and Obaminator counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tavares takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tavares explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Manny Tavares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tavares throws a lazy uppercut
and Obaminator counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tavares gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Obaminator.
Tavares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barack Obaminator is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Obaminator lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tavares on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Obaminator catches Tavares with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Obaminator moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tavares swings for the body but Obaminator moves out of range.
Tavares 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.
Tavares throws a body shot but no joy.
Tavares takes one on the button.
Tavares ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
Obaminator throws a quick inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Tavares.
Obaminator throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tavares misses with a low kick.
Tavares ducks right into an uppercut from Obaminator.
Tavares looks to land a right hand but Obaminator moved out of range.
Tavares thows a left - swing and a miss!
Obaminator tries to clinch up.
Obaminator tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tavares was well out of range. Poor timing from Obaminator.
Tavares appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Obaminator tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tavares manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Despite the aggression on Tavares's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barack Obaminator showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Obaminator 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight for Barack Obaminator!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Barack Obaminator!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Barack Obaminator!

Barack Obaminator wins by unanimous decision!
Barack Obaminator retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Barack Obaminator 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: BB 25 - Garbowa vs Tavares
Date: Feb 02, 2022

#R1#
Tavares lands a right hook to the body.
Tavares thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tavares with the inside leg kick.
Czarny Z Garbowa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tavares throws a big counter head kick but Czarny Z Garbowa avoids it with no problem.
Tavares misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD#
and Czarny Z Garbowa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tavares's guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to pass the guard but Tavares is keeping the position.
Tavares wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Czarny Z Garbowa trying to control the position from guard on top but Tavares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Czarny Z Garbowa passes Tavares's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tavares really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Czarny Z Garbowa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tavares looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tavares defends it well.
Tavares trying to control from the bottom. #ES2#
Tavares kicks off Czarny Z Garbowa and gets to his feet.
Tavares lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Tavares misses the shot to the body.
Czarny Z Garbowa attempts a counter takedown but Tavares avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Czarny Z Garbowa manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tavares on his heels. He'll look to pass Tavares's guard now, I'm sure.

Tavares uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tavares misses with a hook. Czarny Z Garbowa ducked under it nicely.
Czarny Z Garbowa takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT2#It looks like Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa has been cut.
Tavares throws a looping overhand right but Czarny Z Garbowa ducks down to avoid it.
Tavares just misses with a punch to the body.
Tavares throws a body punch but Czarny Z Garbowa moves out of range.
Czarny Z Garbowa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tavares throws a jab when Czarny Z Garbowa was well out of range.#T3#
Czarny Z Garbowa shoots in for a takedown but Tavares shows good takedown defense.
Tavares misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Czarny Z Garbowa.
Czarny Z Garbowa shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Czarny Z Garbowa avoids the body shot from Tavares.
Tavares ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tavares tries a head kick but it misses.
Tavares misses with a kick to the body.
Czarny Z Garbowa moves away from the strike by Tavares. #T4#
Tavares misses the jab.
Czarny Z Garbowa moves away from the strike by Tavares.
Czarny Z Garbowa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tavares.
Manny Tavares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tavares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Czarny Z Garbowa was well out of range. Poor timing from Tavares.
Manny Tavares is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tavares misses with the combination.
Czarny Z Garbowa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tavares scores with a decent looking hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Tavares dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Czarny Z Garbowa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tavares connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from Tavares misses.
Tavares misses with a jab to the body #TD#
and Czarny Z Garbowa counters with a shoot takedown. Tavares fights it but they end up in guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tavares swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa passes Tavares's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Czarny Z Garbowa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tavares does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa 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.
Czarny Z Garbowa prevents Tavares from improving his position.#T1#
Tavares wants to control but Czarny Z Garbowa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to pass to mount but Tavares is defending the position. #SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tavares defends it well. #SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tavares doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Czarny Z Garbowa. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Czarny Z Garbowa trying to control the action but Tavares is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is working for a submission of some sort.
Tavares has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Czarny Z Garbowa frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Czarny Z Garbowa fails to move to back control.
Tavares tries to lock up and control but Czarny Z Garbowa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Tavares can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tavares can't escape the position. #T4##SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Tavares is surviving well by controlling Czarny Z Garbowa's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Czarny Z Garbowa takes Tavares's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Tavares is in trouble.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for the RNC.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Czarny Z Garbowa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Czarny Z Garbowa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Czarny Z Garbowa slips under a jab from Tavares.
Tavares lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A slow jab from Tavares misses its intended target.
Tavares just misses with a punch to the body.
Tavares cracks Czarny Z Garbowa with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Czarny Z Garbowa tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Tavares pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Czarny Z Garbowa is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manny Tavares!
Manny Tavares decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: BB 16 - Paris vs Tavares
Date: Dec 18, 2021

#R1#
Paris moves out of range of the body kick from Tavares.
Good shot there by Tavares.
Paris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tavares swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Paris clinches up with Tavares and pushes him back against the cage.
Tavares swings wildly with an uppercut but Paris uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paris.
Tavares digs a right hand into Paris's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Paris's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from Paris.
Paris swings wildly with an uppercut but Tavares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paris takes a shot to the head.
Paris blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Paris is trying to trip Tavares. He has hold of a leg but Tavares is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Paris persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paris throws a big right hand that misses.
Paris tries to free his leg and advance position but Tavares is retaining full guard.
Paris works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Paris scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Paris prevents Tavares from improving his position.#T1#
Paris lands strikes from half guard.
Paris thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tavares's head.
Paris thows a huge punch but Tavares dodges it nicely.
Paris seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Paris wants to pass to mount but Tavares is defending the position.
Paris is trying to control the action in half guard but Tavares is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tavares trying to control but Paris postures up.
Paris is looking to advance position but Tavares won't allow it.
Tavares keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Paris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tavares keeps working.
Paris not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tavares is staying active underneath Paris, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tavares keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Paris trying to control the action but Tavares is working from the bottom.
Tavares is looking to improve his position.
Paris winds up and cracks Tavares with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Paris thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tavares's head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Paris is trying to control the action in half guard but Tavares is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tavares keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Paris lands with a punch from half guard.
Paris is stalling here. Tavares is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Paris seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tavares has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Paris is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Paris sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4#
Paris slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Paris 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.
Paris keeping moving, preventing Tavares from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paris being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paris wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Paris dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Paris closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tavares circles away.
Paris doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tavares counters with a stiff right hand.
Paris misses with a jab to the body
and Tavares cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tavares looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Paris throws a lazy uppercut
and Tavares counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Paris gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD2#
and Tavares counters with a nice right hand that sends Paris toppling to the canvas! Paris scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Tavares finish him?!#ROC2#Paris is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Marco Paris has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Paris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tavares sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oh Paris is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A punch lands to the side of Tavares 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Paris seems to have got his legs back now.
Paris tries for a takedown but Tavares sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tavares has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Paris misses the target.
Paris tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tavares defends well and Paris ends up having to push Tavares into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Paris takes a shot to the head.
Paris tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tavares smiles and moves away.
A left lands for Tavares.#T1#
Paris misses with a looping right.
Paris misses with a straight right.
Tavares missing with a left hand there. Paris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Paris half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Paris connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tavares momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Paris misses the target.
Marco Paris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paris loads up on a big right hand but Tavares slips the punch.
Paris lands a jab to Tavares's midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tavares.
Paris shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tavares as he avoids it easily.
Paris shoots for a takedown but Tavares saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A swing and a miss from Paris.
Horrible takedown attempt by Paris or perhaps it was just good defense by Tavares, which made it look bad.
Paris misses with a straight left.
Tavares now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Paris on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tavares. Tavares obviously looking to wear him down.
Paris is looking to clinch but Tavares is avoiding it.
It seemed like Tavares was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Paris manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tavares on his heels. He'll look to pass Tavares's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tavares avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Paris throws a big elbow that misses.
Tavares 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.
Tavares utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Paris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tavares swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tavares trying to keep a closed guard but Paris is proving a slippery customer.
Tavares has momentary wrist control but Paris slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Paris won't allow Tavares to get back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Paris's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Paris stands and throws Tavares's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Paris lands an elbow.
Marco Paris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Paris tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tavares dodges the ground and pound from Paris.
Paris trying to control the action but Tavares is working from the bottom.
Tavares can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
The ground and pound from Paris seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
An elbow from Paris crashes against the mat.
Tavares tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Paris wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Paris is chipping away with strikes.
Tavares managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Paris.
Paris with the ground and pound but Tavares regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Paris trying to mount his opponent but Tavares defends it.
Paris is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Paris missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Manny Tavares will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Marco Paris'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##CL#
Paris closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tavares.
Tavares throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Paris tries to pull guard but Tavares forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Paris.
Paris blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Paris.
Paris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paris working aggressively here.
Tavares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paris scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tavares pushes Paris back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tavares is pressed up against the cage. Paris has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tavares down to the mat. Tavares avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A jab from Paris finds it's way through Tavares's defenses.
Tavares takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL#
Paris closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Tavares.
A short right from Paris.
Tavares takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Tavares blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paris.
Tavares tries a body shot but Paris blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tavares. #BC2#
Tavares breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tavares circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Paris gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Paris throws a head punch that misses.
Tavares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tavares scores with a shoulder strike.
Paris fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Paris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tavares lands a nice uppercut.
Paris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marco Paris has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short left from Tavares.
Paris has a couple of punches blocked by Tavares.
Paris tries a body shot but Tavares blocks it.
Paris jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tavares walks away with a smile on his face. Paris gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tavares throws a push kick but Paris slaps the foot to one side.
Tavares blocks a jab.#T2#
Donk. Paris catches Tavares right on the button with a cross.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tavares!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paris fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Manny Tavares is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Paris darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tavares misses with an uppercut. Paris saw that one coming.
Paris looks to throw the jab but Tavares is out of range.
Paris takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tavares pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Paris looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab from Tavares misses.
Paris is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Paris paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Paris throws an off balance right hand
and Tavares counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tavares throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
A jab from Paris misses.
Paris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tavares.
Tavares is looking for the big counter here.
Tavares throws a looping overhand right but Paris ducks down to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Paris.
Paris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Paris wants to clinch up but Tavares keeps it at a distance.
Tavares digs a good hook to Paris's body.
Tavares throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Paris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tavares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Paris missing with a left hand there. Tavares was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tavares defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Paris.
Paris tries to clinch there but Tavares circles away.
It seemed like Tavares was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Tavares looks for the body kick but Paris saw that one coming.
Paris shoots in looking for a takedown. Tavares tries to sprawl out of it but Paris keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tavares manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Paris fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tavares, pushing him back against the cage.
Tavares misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paris tries to pull guard but Tavares won't allow it.
Paris is trying to pull guard but Tavares turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Tavares's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paris looks to throw the jab but Tavares is out of range.
Paris with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Tavares to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paris lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tavares swats away the attempt to clinch by Paris.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Manny Tavares just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Marco Paris's cut.
That's time! Paris's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4##TD#
Paris drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tavares taking punishment in the form of punches.
Tavares struggling a bit here.
Paris throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Tavares is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paris creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tavares sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Paris fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Paris trying to control the position but Tavares is working away. #T1#
Paris sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Tavares is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Tavares defending against the ground and pound.
Tavares tries to escape but Paris is in control.
Paris is looking to take a break and control but Tavares is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Paris throws an elbow but Tavares slips to the side and avoids it well.
Paris tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Tavares takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Tavares takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T2#
Tavares struggling a bit here.
Tavares avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Paris.
Paris is trying to ground and pound but Tavares uses the momentary lack of control by Paris to regain half guard.
Tavares avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Paris.
Paris is looking to stall here but Tavares recovers full guard.
Paris postures up. #T3#
Paris trying to control but Tavares is working from the bottom.
Paris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tavares swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tavares preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Paris trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Paris stops Tavares from standing up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tavares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paris.
Tavares just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Paris rushes Tavares and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Paris drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tavares pulls his leg out and moves away. #T4#
Paris tries to clinch up but Tavares circles away and keeps his distance.
A big right from Paris misses.
It seemed like Tavares was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Paris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Paris looks to throw the jab but Tavares is out of range.
Tavares slips under a jab.
Paris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tavares.
Manny Tavares seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tavares throws a shot from downtown. Paris moves away and avoids it.
Paris jabs at Tavares's body.
Nice jab there from Tavares.
Tavares takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tavares's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Paris connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tavares scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paris wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Paris had his way with Manny Tavares in that round.
The cut man is working on Marco Paris'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#
A combination from Tavares does no damage.
Tavares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paris was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Paris misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Paris wants to clinch.
Paris tries to clinch
and Tavares cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Paris throws a shot from downtown. Tavares moves away and avoids it.
Tavares throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paris listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tavares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paris was well out of range. Poor timing from Tavares.
Tavares swinging wildly here. #T1#
Tavares throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tavares throws a right hand that Paris ducks under and follows up with a left that Paris also avoids with ease.
Paris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tavares paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tavares looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Paris throws out a powerful jab.
Tavares throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd cheers as Tavares lands an impressive looking overhand right. Paris doesn't seem phased though.
Paris blocks the body kick.
Paris throws a nice looking combination but Tavares bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Paris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tavares moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tavares! But no joy.
Paris connects with a right hand. Tavares shakes it off.
Tavares scores with a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tavares 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 Paris has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Paris and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tavares misses with a body shot. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Tavares. Paris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tavares rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Paris moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tavares keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Paris jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Paris lands with an overhand left.
Paris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tavares.
Tavares doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Paris lands a nice shot to the body.
Paris is looking to clinch.
Tavares takes one on the button.
Tavares displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Paris throws out the jab.
Paris shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tavares pinned against the cage. Tavares gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Paris. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Paris will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Paris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tavares throws a jab but it's blocked by Paris.
Tavares throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
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.
Paris looks to land a right hand but Tavares moved out of range.
Paris moves out of range of the body kick from Tavares. #TD#
Paris bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Tavares's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tavares managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Paris.
Paris looks up at the clock and then as Tavares takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Paris smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T4#
Tavares defending against the ground and pound.
Tavares is trying to improve his position.
Tavares avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Paris.
Paris landing a few strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tavares on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Tavares is looking to reverse the position.
Paris tries to score with some ground and pound. Tavares controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Tavares is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Paris asserts his dominance and retains side control.

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 Marco Paris.
I think Paris 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Marco Paris!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Marco Paris!
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Marco Paris!

Marco Paris wins by unanimous decision!
Marco Paris retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Marco Paris thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CMMA 176 Tavares v Watkins
Date: Oct 29, 2021

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Watkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Watkins gets a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Watkins.
Tavares has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tavares has a couple of punches blocked by Watkins.
Watkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Watkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Watkins working aggressively here.
Watkins can't find room to land a body shot as Tavares controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Tavares manages to break the clinch.
Tavares lands with an uppercut that bounces Watkins off the cage and back into range.#KD#
Tavares cracks Watkins with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Tavares has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Watkins to stand back up!#ROC#Watkins is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watkins looks to clinch
and Tavares counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Manny Tavares!
As Manny Tavares got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: When clinch spamming goes wrong. You're more predictable than my 86% ko rate'.

Event: CMMA 166 Owen v Tavares
Date: Oct 03, 2021

#R1#
Owens staying out of range there.
Owens quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Owens throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tavares counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A lazy left from Owens finds it's target.
Owens fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tavares.
Owens takes one to the chin there.
Owens rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tavares counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tavares thuds a left hand into Owens's body.
Owens scores with a nice head shot.#CUT#It looks like Manny Tavares has been cut.
Tavares moves out of range of the body kick from Owens.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Owens gets a clinch. #T1#
Owens scores with a hook to the body.
Owens blocking some punches.
Owens throws a punch but it's blocked by Tavares.
Owens misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Owens.
Owens misses with a punch to the body.
Tavares working aggressively here.
Tavares pushes Owens back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Owens lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tavares tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Owens's elbow.
Owens lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Owens. #BC#
Owens breaks the clinch.
Owens misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Owens misses with an attempted mid kick. #T2#
Tavares misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Owens.
Owens misses with a shot to the body
and Tavares counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tavares takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tavares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Owens moves away.
Owens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tavares manages to avoid it.
Tavares looks to score with a jab to the body but Owens is just out of range.
Owens takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Owens misses with a body kick.
Tavares scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Owens is looking to land body kicks.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T3#
Owens uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tavares.
Tavares throws a right and a left that both miss.
Owens is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Owens throws a front kick that sends Tavares stumbling back into the cage.
A big right from Owens misses.
Owens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tavares has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Owens takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Owens cracks a nice hook into Tavares's ribs.
Owens turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tavares swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Owens.#T4#
Tavares lands a nice looking body shot.
Owens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tavares.
Owens is looking to clinch but Tavares is avoiding it.
Owens moves out of range of the strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tavares keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Owens.
Owens misses with a hook. Tavares ducked under it nicely.
Owens takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Owens scores with a jab to the head.
A leg kick checked by Owens.
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 Mustafa Owens will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Manny Tavares's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Tavares connects with a body shot.
Tavares sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Owens uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tavares.
Tavares doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Owens lands a jab to Tavares's midsection.
Tavares cracks a nice hook into Owens's ribs.
Owens misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares walks into a jab.
Owens connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Owens ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Tavares throws a body shot but no joy.
Owens scores with a jab to the body.
Owens throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tavares on the side of the head.
Tavares scores with a crisp jab that stopped Owens in his tracks.
Tavares keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tavares looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mustafa Owens is winning the standup battle so far.
Tavares ducks under a wild hook from Owens.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tavares! But no joy.
Tavares takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Owens lands with a nice combination. Tavares backs away looking to recover.
Owens connects with a solid leg kick.
Owens is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tavares can do to turn this around?#T2#
Tavares misses with an uppercut
and Owens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut lands for Owens. That snapped Tavares's head back.
Owens lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Owens tries to clinch up but Tavares circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Owens closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tavares has a couple of punches blocked by Owens.
Tavares tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Owens's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Owens creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Owens lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tavares tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Owens's elbow.
Owens doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Tavares avoids a wild elbow strike from Owens.
Owens misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tavares tries to work over Owens's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Owens - that landed with a thud.
Mustafa Owens has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tavares misses with a short punch on the inside.
Owens misses with an elbow strike.
Tavares tries a body shot but Owens blocks it.
Tavares blocks an elbow strike from Owens.
Owens looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tavares blocks a body shot from Owens.
Nice body punch from Tavares - that landed with a thud.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tavares 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.
Owens swings wildly with an uppercut but Tavares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tavares tries a body shot but Owens blocks it. #BC#
Owens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Tavares throws a leg kick but Owens sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tavares throws a shot from downtown. Owens moves away and avoids it.
Owens misses with a kick to the body.
Tavares swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tavares on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tavares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Owens.
Tavares appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tavares doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Tavares throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sloppy strikes from Owens. Those never looked like landing.
Owens moves away from the strike by Tavares.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mustafa Owens dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Manny Tavares'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#
Tavares throws the left hand but Owens avoids the punch easily.
Owens works Tavares's body with a nice hook.
Tavares throws a leg kick
and Owens counters with a solid body kick.
Tavares slips under a jab.
A low kick from Tavares misses
and Owens counters with a straight right hand.
Tavares 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.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tavares. That's going to slow Owens down.
Owens's corner calls for a 1-2. Owens obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Good work by Owens as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
Owens lunges at Tavares with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tavares's hand. #ROC#Tavares is rocked!#KD#
Owens drops Tavares with a beautiful combination! Tavares stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Owens is looking for the KO!
Tavares is still on wobbly legs! Can Owens finish him?
Owens closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Tavares! Owens dives in looking to finish! Tavares 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 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mustafa Owens!
Mustafa Owens retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Mustafa Owens 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: CMMA 146 Obaminator v Tavares
Date: Aug 20, 2021

#R1#
Tavares is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Obaminator.
Obaminator takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tavares ducks under a wild hook from Obaminator.
Tavares throws a hook to the side of Obaminator's head but Obaminator sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tavares throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Obaminator swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tavares misses with a hook. Obaminator ducked under it nicely.
Tavares has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Obaminator throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Obaminator misses its intended target.
Tavares throws a jab but it's blocked by Obaminator.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares avoids the body shot from Obaminator.
Obaminator throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obaminator throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tavares staying out of range there.#T1#
Obaminator cracks Tavares with a right hand to the side of the head.
Obaminator listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tavares misses with an uppercut. Obaminator saw that one coming.
Obaminator takes one to the chin there.#CUT2#It looks like Barack Obaminator has been cut.
Tavares is looking to chop away at Obaminator's legs.
Obaminator throws the left hand but Tavares avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obaminator. Tavares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tavares looks to land a body kick but Obaminator moved away.
Obaminator tries to score with a low kick but Tavares moves his leg out of the way.
It seemed like Tavares was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Obaminator lands with a cross.
Tavares gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Obaminator.
Nice defenses there by Tavares.#T2##KD2#
Tavares lands a big right hand that sends Obaminator crashing to the mat! Tavares stays standing though and waves Obaminator back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tavares throws a hook but Obaminator avoids it easily.
Donk. Obaminator catches Tavares right on the button with a cross.
Obaminator connects with a single shot there.
Obaminator scores with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Tavares throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Obaminator throws a body punch but Tavares moves out of range.
Obaminator walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tavares swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Obaminator moves into the clinch.
Tavares misses with a short punch on the inside.
Obaminator gets through Tavares's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tavares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Obaminator tries to pull guard but Tavares won't allow it. #T3#
Tavares leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tavares lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Tavares breaks the clinch.
Tavares looks to land a body kick but Obaminator moved away.
Obaminator fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tavares is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Obaminator.
Tavares looks to land a body kick but Obaminator moved away.
Tavares misses with a right hand
and Obaminator counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tavares thinking.
Obaminator moves out of range as Tavares throws a body kick.
Obaminator throws a leg kick which misses Tavares's front leg but catches the back leg as Tavares tries to avoid it.
Tavares doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Obaminator changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Tavares checks a leg kick.
Tavares darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Obaminator.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tavares misses with a jab to the body
enabling Obaminator to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Tavares misses the target.
A left lands for Obaminator.
Tavares throws a hook to the side of Obaminator's head but Obaminator sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tavares throws a body kick that misses
and Obaminator counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tavares misses with a looping right.
Obaminator was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
It looks like Obaminator has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A lazy left from Obaminator finds it's target.
Tavares misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Obaminator.
A quick step to the side and Obaminator tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tavares misses with a left hand
letting Obaminator counter with a right hand.
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 Barack Obaminator will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Barack Obaminator's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Tavares throws a right hand that misses
and Obaminator connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Obaminator displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tavares throws out the jab.
Obaminator avoids the body shot from Tavares.
Obaminator moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Obaminator throws a body punch but Tavares moves out of range.
Obaminator moves out of range of the strikes.
Obaminator throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Tavares on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Obaminator throws a leg kick which misses Tavares's front leg but catches the back leg as Tavares tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obaminator steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tavares. That one must have hurt.
Tavares misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Obaminator lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tavares at a distance.
Obaminator fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Obaminator scores with a jab to the jaw.
Obaminator slips under a jab from Tavares.
Obaminator blocks the body kick.
Obaminator throws a right hand that misses
letting Tavares counter with a right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Tavares. That snapped Obaminator's head back.
Tavares takes a swing at Obaminator's ribcage but misses.
Obaminator misses the jab.
Tavares appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Obaminator uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tavares.
Obaminator lands the left hand.
Obaminator takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Manny Tavares seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tavares throws a looping overhand right but Obaminator ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Obaminator is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tavares gets in close and tags Obaminator with a short punch that almost sends Obaminator to the mat! Oh Obaminator is in big trouble! He turns his back on Tavares, trying to create some distance but Tavares rushes him, striking wildly and Obaminator goes down! The referee tackles Tavares into the cage to end the fight! Tavares is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manny Tavares!
A relieved looking Manny Tavares thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Barack Obaminator stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be black'.

Event: CMMA 137 Kitsuragi v Tavares
Date: Jul 30, 2021

#R1#
Tavares jabs Kitsuragi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tavares's coach down at Andy's Sweaty Men was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tavares's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kitsuragi jumps guard but Tavares turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tavares working aggressively here.
Tavares lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kitsuragi backwards.
Tavares scores with a hook to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kitsuragi .
Tavares misses with some punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tavares - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kitsuragi working hard to break the clinch.
Kitsuragi lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tavares.
I was talking to Kitsuragi 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kitsuragi doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Kitsuragi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kitsuragi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kitsuragi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kitsuragi moves away from the strike by Tavares. #T1#
Kitsuragi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kitsuragi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tavares is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kitsuragi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tavares.
Some wild striking there from Tavares.
Kitsuragi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Tavares swats away the attempt to clinch by Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Manny Tavares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kitsuragi tries to clinch up but Tavares circles away and keeps his distance.
And Tavares responds with a good body kick, but Kitsuragi manages to step out the way in time.
Tavares fakes the leg kick and cracks Kitsuragi in the body.
Tavares just misses with a punch to the body.
Kitsuragi ducks under a wild hook from Tavares.
Tavares misses with a body kick.
Kitsuragi tries to clinch up.#T3#
Tavares throws a body kick that misses.
Tavares misses with a straight right.
Tavares misses with a wild combination.
Kitsuragi is looking to counter punch.
Kitsuragi throws a combination that misses
and Tavares counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kitsuragi doesn't manage to clinch there - Tavares circles away.
Tavares looks to score with a jab to the body but Kitsuragi is just out of range.
Kitsuragi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kitsuragi throwing a counter right hand but Tavares manages to avoid it.
Tavares takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tavares takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4#
Kitsuragi connects with a nice looking jab.
Tavares misses with a hook.
Tavares changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tavares.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kitsuragi slips a straight right by Tavares.
A counter left hand to the body from Kitsuragi misses its target.
Kitsuragi tries to land a leg kick but Tavares saw it coming and moves away.
Kitsuragi is looking to clinch.
Kitsuragi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tavares doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tavares ducks right into an uppercut from Kitsuragi .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Tavares dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Tavares scores with a shot to the body.
Kitsuragi punishes Tavares's body with a nice straight punch.
Tavares lands with a hook. Kitsuragi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kitsuragi slips a straight right by Tavares.
Tavares loads up on a big right hand but Kitsuragi slips the punch.
Kitsuragi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tavares throws a body kick that misses
and Kitsuragi counters with a straight right hand.
Tavares scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Kim Kitsuragi has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitsuragi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tavares momentarily.
Nice body punch from Tavares.
Manny Tavares seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kitsuragi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Tavares misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tavares digs a good hook to Kitsuragi 's body.
Kitsuragi delivers a nice body kick.
Tavares looks to land a left hand but Kitsuragi moved out of range nicely.
Kitsuragi tried to counter with a leg kick but Tavares avoided it.
Tavares misses with a straight left.
Kitsuragi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kitsuragi 's corner calls for a 1-2. Kitsuragi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tavares throws a sloppy head kick and Kitsuragi moves out of range easily.
Kitsuragi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tavares throws a hook but Kitsuragi avoids it easily.
Tavares has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Tavares slips a jab from Kitsuragi .#CL2#
Tavares rushes Kitsuragi and presses him up against the cage.
Tavares lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Tavares.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Come on Tavares - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tavares just leaning against Kitsuragi , taking a breather.
Kitsuragi misses with a punch to the body.
Kitsuragi lands a left hand.
Tavares digs a right hand into Kitsuragi 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kitsuragi 's gas tank.
Kitsuragi 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tavares blocks a body shot from Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kitsuragi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tavares's elbow.
Tavares working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Tavares scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tavares lands a body punch. #T3#
Kitsuragi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tavares lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tavares.
Stalling in the clinch from Tavares.
Tavares lands with a left to the head.
Tavares blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tavares lands a shoulder strike.
Tavares misses with the head strike.
Kitsuragi prevents a body shot from Tavares.
A body shot lands from Tavares.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kitsuragi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tavares digs a right hand underneath Kitsuragi 's ribcage. Kitsuragi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tavares is working Kitsuragi over against the cage.
Tavares is leaning against Kitsuragi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tavares lands with a left to the head.
Tavares misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Tavares.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kitsuragi has a couple of punches blocked by Tavares.
Tavares lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kitsuragi throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Good body shot from Tavares.
A short right from Tavares on the inside.
Tavares swings wildly with an uppercut but Kitsuragi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tavares throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kitsuragi s head.
Kitsuragi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kitsuragi misses with a punch to the body.
Tavares scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tavares swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Manny Tavares seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tavares lands an uppercut.
Kitsuragi tries to work over Tavares's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tavares lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kitsuragi backwards.
Tavares lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kitsuragi or not.
Tavares taking a breather.
Kitsuragi throws a head punch that misses.
Tavares lands an uppercut.
Tavares lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kitsuragi backwards. #BC2#
Tavares escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Tavares showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kim Kitsuragi 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Tavares dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tavares swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tavares throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kitsuragi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tavares tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kitsuragi counters with a nice uppercut.
Tavares connects with a nice looking jab.
Kitsuragi tries to clinch but Tavares moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tavares! But no joy.
Tavares misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tavares circles away from the clinch attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tavares. Kitsuragi does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Kitsuragi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kitsuragi quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A big left from Tavares misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kitsuragi !
Tavares throws a jab when Kitsuragi was well out of range.
A quick step to the side and Kitsuragi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tavares takes one to the chin there.
Tavares scores with a jab. Kitsuragi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kitsuragi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tavares manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kitsuragi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tavares takes a swing at Kitsuragi 's ribcage but misses.
Kim Kitsuragi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tavares lands a right hook to the body.
Kitsuragi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kitsuragi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kitsuragi tried to counter with a leg kick but Tavares avoided it.
Tavares throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kitsuragi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tavares looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kitsuragi avoids the body shot from Tavares.
Kitsuragi throwing a counter right hand but Tavares manages to avoid it.
Tavares stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kitsuragi slips under a jab from Tavares.
Tavares takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Tavares goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tavares misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tavares throws a right hand that misses
and Kitsuragi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tavares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kitsuragi was well out of range. Poor timing from Tavares.
Kitsuragi moves out of range of the body kick.
Kitsuragi tried to counter with a leg kick but Tavares avoided it.
Tavares throws the kick towards the body but Kitsuragi avoids it.
Kitsuragi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tavares walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kitsuragi .
Tavares closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Tavares. Kitsuragi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tavares connects with the punch.
Tavares throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tavares misses with a wild body shot.
Tavares fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL2#
Tavares rushes Kitsuragi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kitsuragi cracks Tavares with a nice body shot.
Tavares blocks an uppercut.
Tavares throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tavares misses with a punch on the inside.
Kitsuragi misses with a body punch.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Tavares!
Manny Tavares decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CMMA 126 Adam v Obaminator
Date: Jul 03, 2021

#R1#
Tavares fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Tavares fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dias, pushing him back against the cage.
Dias lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tavares blocking some punches.
Tavares throws a punch but it's blocked by Dias.
Tavares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dias tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tavares's elbow.
Dias lands with a short shot to the head.
Dias cracks Tavares with a nice body shot.
Tavares misses with the head strike.
Tavares throws a punch but it's blocked by Dias.
Dias swings wildly with an uppercut but Tavares uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tavares.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dias misses with a punch on the inside.
Dias working aggressively here.
Dias tries to circle away but Tavares has him pinned against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Dias. #BC#
Dias breaks the clinch.
Dias throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dias misses with a body shot. #T1#
Dias stuns Tavares with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dias lands a right hook to the body.
A big left from Dias misses.
Dias lands a head kick! #CUT#It looks like Manny Tavares has been cut.
Dias moves away from the strike by Tavares.
Dias with a hook.
A jab from Tavares does it's job there.#KD2#
Tavares drops Dias with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dias looks back up at him and smiles so Tavares waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Dias is rocked!
Tavares looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tavares lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Manny Tavares!
During a confident post fight interview, Manny Tavares thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CMMA 114 Warrior v McWrestler
Date: Jun 04, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Adam gets the takedown into side control.
Tavares is looking to reverse the position.
Tavares's coaches at Andy's Sweaty Men have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Adam is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tavares knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Adam thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Adam is trying to get an arm triangle but Tavares is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Adam tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Adam has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1##SUB2#
Adam is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tavares is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Adam passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Tavares! #SUB2#
Adam is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Tavares can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Adam prevents Tavares from getting the reversal.
Adam looking to control but Tavares is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Adam takes Tavares's back.
Tavares is really stuck here.
Adam tries to keep control of the position but Tavares is staying busy.#SUB2#
Tavares fending off the submission attempt from Adam. #SUB2#
Adam is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Tavares is defending well though. Adam let's go of the attempt for now.#T3##SUB2#
Tavares is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Adam trying to control momentarily. #SUB2#
Tavares is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tavares rolls, trying to escape but Adam keeps control of the position.
Adam is looking to control Tavares but Tavares is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Tavares defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Adam is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tavares passes Adam's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Principo Adam dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Adam or perhaps it was just good defense by Tavares, which made it look bad.
Adam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tavares is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Tavares rushes Adam and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tavares misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adam goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adam.
Adam tries to work over Tavares's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tavares throws a punch but it's blocked by Adam.
Tavares swings wildly with an uppercut but Adam uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Tavares.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Adam's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tavares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Adam! But no joy.
Adam scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tavares jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adam is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tavares with a body shot.#T1#
Tavares looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Adam has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Adam connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tavares momentarily.
Tavares digs a good hook to Adam's body.
Adam takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Adam works the jab nicely.
Tavares throws a body punch but Adam moves out of range.
Tavares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Adam tries to counter it with a takedown but Tavares pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tavares takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Adam has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Adam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tavares. #CL#
Tavares gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tavares working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC2#
Adam pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Adam misses with a looping left.
Tavares scores with a hook to the body. Adam takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Tavares moves to clinch but Adam breaks away
letting Adam counter with a right hand.
Tavares misses with a right hand
and Adam counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Adam blocks a jab.
Tavares keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adam.
Adam looks for a takedown but Tavares sprawls well.
Manny Tavares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Principo Adam.
Adam misses the jab.
Tavares swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tavares connects with a right hand. Adam shakes it off.
Tavares throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Manny Tavares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adam misses with a wild body shot.
Tavares feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A jab from Adam misses.
Adam slips a straight right by Tavares.#T3#
Tavares avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tavares misses with a combination #TD2#
and Adam counters with a shoot takedown. Tavares fights it but they end up in guard.
Tavares wants to get back to his feet but Adam passes into half guard. #REVR#
Adam is controlling the pace.
Principo Adam has got the better of the ground game so far.
Adam is keen to just control but Tavares is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tavares trying to hold on to Adam's head to control him but Adam postures up. #T4#
Adam is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Adam has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Adam looking to control but Tavares is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tavares prevents Adam from taking his back.
Adam trying to control but Tavares is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Principo Adam will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Adam throws a hook but Tavares avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Adam darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tavares misses with a jab to the body
and Adam counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tavares swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tavares pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tavares rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Adam counters with a nice uppercut.
Tavares lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tavares takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Adam stuns Tavares with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big left from Tavares misses.
Adam looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Adam avoids the body shot from Tavares.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tavares fails in his attempt to clinch.
Adam feints the counter takedown.
Tavares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adam manages to avoid it.
Tavares swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Adam scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Adam ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tavares throws a right hand that misses
and Adam counters with a straight right hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Adam.
Tavares throws a body kick that misses.
A jab from Adam finds it's way through Tavares's defenses.
Adam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tavares.
Tavares fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tavares swings away with a body shot that misses
and Adam counters with a stiff right hand.
Tavares throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tavares throws a leg kick
and Adam counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adam ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Adam takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tavares is looking to wear down Adam with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Adam misses with a straight left.
Tavares misses the shot to the body.
Tavares throws a right and a left that both miss.
Principo Adam seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adam throws a body shot but no joy.
Manny Tavares is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tavares misses with a wild body shot.
Tavares takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tavares throws a poor cross that misses
and Adam counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tavares misses with a right hand
and Adam counters with a left to the body.
Tavares throws a hook but Adam blocks it.
Adam avoids the body shot from Tavares.
Adam throws out a counter right but Tavares avoids it with no problem.
Tavares misses with a straight left.
Adam drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tavares defends it well.
Tavares takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Adam stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tavares.#T3#
Tavares takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tavares cracks Adam with a good jab.
Adam shoots in and drives through. Tavares sprawls well.
Tavares takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tavares closes the distance looking to clinch
and Adam counters with a nice uppercut.
Tavares uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Adam has time to react.
Tavares on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD2#
Adam changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tavares looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Tavares bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tavares.
Tavares rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Adam connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Tavares throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Adam takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Adam clobbers Tavares with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Adam slips a jab from Tavares.
Adam is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tavares with a body shot.
Tavares staying out of range there.
Tavares on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tavares looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tavares throws a head kick that misses
enabling Adam to counter with a crisp jab.
Tavares lands with a nice body punch.
Adam throws a body punch but Tavares moves out of range.
Tavares is looking to counter punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Tavares clinches.
Adam lands with a right to the head.
Tavares misses with a punch to the body.
Adam misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Principo Adam just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Adam scores with a jab. Tavares acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tavares looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tavares throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Adam stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tavares misses with a hook
and Adam counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A lazy left from Adam finds it's target.
Tavares tries to land a front kick but Adam steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tavares throws a shot from downtown. Adam moves away and avoids it.
Nice cross by Adam.
Tavares swings widly with a right hand
and Adam counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Tavares misses the target.
Tavares throws a sloppy head kick and Adam moves out of range easily.
Adam sizes up Tavares with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adam ducks right into an uppercut from Tavares. #T1#
Tavares misses with a jab, cross combination.
Adam fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Tavares wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big left from Tavares misses.
Adam connects with a nice looking jab.
Tavares tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Adam manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tavares tests Adam's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tavares throws a right hand that misses
enabling Adam to counter with a crisp jab.
Tavares ducks right into an uppercut from Adam.
Adam moves away from the strike by Tavares. #TD2#
Adam shoots in and bounces Tavares off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Tavares manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tavares can't find room to land a body shot as Adam controls the action.
Adam can't get the takedown.
Adam tries a body shot but Tavares blocks it.
Adam prevents a body shot from Tavares.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adam.
Adam misses with the head strike.
Adam doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adam struggles to land a body shot inside as Tavares controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adam.
Tavares misses with some punches.
Tavares tries to throw a body punch but Adam avoids it by throwing Tavares back against the cage.
Tavares lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Adam blocks an uppercut.
Tavares lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Adam blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tavares swings wildly with an uppercut but Adam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adam struggles to land a body shot inside as Tavares controls his hands.
Adam's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Adam doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adam stalls.
Tavares tries to throw a body punch but Adam avoids it by throwing Tavares back against the cage.
Tavares lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Adam goes for a takedown attempt but Tavares pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Manny Tavares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Principo Adam.
Tavares wants to land a leg kick but Adam is out of range.
Adam with the counter takedown but Tavares avoids it easily.
Tavares throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Tavares misses the body punch
and Adam counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tavares jabs at Adam's body.
Adam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tavares.
Tavares thows a body kick. Adam tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Adam is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#CL#
Tavares moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Tavares.
Nice body punch from Adam - that landed with a thud.
Tavares stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Tavares fails to land.
Adam doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tavares misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tavares throws a head punch that misses.
Tavares prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tavares tries to throw a body punch but Adam avoids it by throwing Tavares back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Tavares had his way with Principo Adam in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Tavares ducks under a wild hook from Adam.
Tavares throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adam is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice jab there from Tavares.
Adam fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tavares misses with a right hand
enabling Adam to counter with a crisp jab.
Tavares keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adam.
Adam avoids the body shot from Tavares.
Tavares throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Adam looks to land a right hand but Tavares moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares misses with a lunging right hand
letting Adam counter with a right hand.
Tavares throws a looping overhand right but Adam ducks down to avoid it.
Adam is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tavares throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Adam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Adam scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tavares in his tracks. #T1#
Tavares takes one to the side of the head.
Tavares throws a sloppy body shot #TD2#
and Adam counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Adam is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tavares is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Adam tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tavares's legs.
Adam has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Tavares!
Tavares is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Adam jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Tavares manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Manny Tavares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tavares is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Adam is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tavares has escaped the position, nice work there.
What's Tavares going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.#T3#
Adam wants to take a breather but Tavares manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Adam.
Adam wants to control from the top but Tavares keeps moving.
Principo Adam is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Adam slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tavares is trying to control Adam's posture but Adam avoids it.
Adam has control of an arm but Tavares manages to advance to Adam's back!
Adam covering up well and avoiding damage.
Tavares avoiding Adam 's attempts to control his hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tavares missing with strikes.
Adam breaks Tavares's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Principo Adam comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Adam 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Principo Adam!
Principo Adam is the new middleweight champion!
Principo Adam 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: CMMA 104
Date: May 09, 2021

#R1#
Wright throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch lands to the side of Tavares 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wright scores with a body shot.
Tavares walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tavares lands with a good body shot.
Wright throws a leg kick that misses.
Good exchange - Wright coming out on top.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wright.
Tavares lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wright's sensitive parts.
Wright throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tavares avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wright turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tavares is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wright.
Wright looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wright lands a jab.
Wright pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tavares is out of range and Wright settles back down.
Tavares takes one on the button.#T1#
Tavares avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tavares throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tavares with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wright to score with a decent uppercut.
Wright throws an overhand right that lands on Tavares's shoulder, as Tavares tries to avoid the shot.
Wright throws a good cross that connects.
Wright throws a nice outside leg kick.
Spencer Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tavares scores with a leg kick.
Tavares's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wright connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tavares scrambles back to his feet.
Wright lands a really nice looking cross but Tavares seems unphased.
Wright throws a lazy uppercut
and Tavares counters with a nice uppercut.
Wright scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tavares doesn't seem bothered though.
Wright takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#It looks like Spencer Wright has been cut.
Wright is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tavares had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
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!
Wright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Wright - just one landing.
Tavares takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tavares throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wright counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Tavares throws a head kick that misses.
Wright fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wright throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tavares counters with a good low kick that Wright was not able to check.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tavares, as that shot connected.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wright, as that shot connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Wright misses the target.
Tavares seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Some wild striking there from Tavares.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wright! But no joy.
Tavares throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wright.
Good work by Tavares as he checks the leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Wright. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wright.
A jab from Wright does it's job there.
Wright slips a straight right by Tavares.
Wright goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tavares checks a low kick from Wright.
Wright goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tavares seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Tavares throws a jab when Wright was well out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tavares looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tavares slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Wright misses the target.
Wright lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Tavares throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wright cracks Tavares with an open hand slap.
Wright has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tavares tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wright cracks Tavares with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tavares lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wright lands with a good body shot.
Tavares takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wright misses with a hook
and Tavares cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tavares thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Wright scores with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wright.
Tavares throws a lazy right hand but Wright sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tavares walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wright checks a leg kick.
A jab from Wright misses.
Wright stuns Tavares with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wright lands a leg kick that knocks Tavares off balance momentarily.
Tavares gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tavares tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wright paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wright punishes Tavares's body with a nice straight punch.
Wright misses with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wright.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tavares checks a leg kick.
Tavares takes one to the chin there.
Tavares is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Spencer Wright dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Spencer Wright's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Wright defending well as Tavares loads up on a big left hand.
Wright throws a looping overhand right but Tavares ducks down to avoid it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Tavares might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A good leg kick by Wright.
Wright listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wright takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wright uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tavares.
Wright lands with a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Wright misses the target.
Wright uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tavares.
Tavares throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wright has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tavares tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A low kick lands for Wright.
Tavares's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wright connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tavares scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tavares defending well as Wright loads up on a big left hand.
Tavares moves out of range of the leg kick from Wright.#T1#
Tavares throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Spencer Wright seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice uppercut there from Wright.
Wright avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tavares pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wright connects with a solid leg kick.
Tavares is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wright displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tavares misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tavares looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tavares tried to score with a low kick but Wright checks it.
Wright swings for the body but Tavares moves out of range.
Tavares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wright manages to avoid it.
Tavares tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Wright releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tavares is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wright.
Wright tries to land a leg kick but Tavares saw it coming and moves away.
Wright scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wright throws a looping overhand right but Tavares ducks down to avoid it.
Wright fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tavares.#T2#
Wright misses with an uppercut. Tavares saw that one coming.#CL#
Tavares gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wright tries to break the clinch but Tavares is controlling the position.
Tavares lands a nice shot to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Wright's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tavares tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Wright breaks from the clinch.
Tavares is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wright takes a swing at Tavares's ribcage but misses.
Tavares misses with a jab to the body
and Wright counters with a stiff right hand.
Wright misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wright lands a leg kick that knocks Tavares off balance momentarily.
Wright throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tavares.
Tavares is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wright staying out of range there.
Wright keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T3#
A low kick from Tavares is predictable there
and Wright cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wright takes a swing at Tavares's ribcage but misses. #KD#
Tavares drops Wright with a beautiful combination! Wright stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tavares is looking for the KO!#CUT#That has opened up Spencer Wright's cut even more.
Wright throws out a loose jab but Tavares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tavares throws a monster overhand right that drops Wright! Tavares follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manny Tavares!
Manny Tavares retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Manny Tavares, 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: CMMA 100
Date: Apr 25, 2021

#R1#
Tavares throws out a loose jab but Barkley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tavares misses with an uppercut.
Tavares moves out of range as Barkley strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Tavares on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tavares throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Barkley to counter with a crisp jab.
Tavares throws an overhand right that lands on Barkley's shoulder, as Barkley tries to avoid the shot.
Barkley moves out of range of the strikes.
Barkley is trying to counter with his kicks.
Barkley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barkley there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tavares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barkley moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley throws a head kick that misses
and Tavares makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tavares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barkley.
Tavares has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Andy's Sweaty Men in the buildup to the fight.
Barkley defending well as Tavares loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Barkley slips under a jab from Tavares.
Barkley connects with an inside leg kick.
Barkley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tavares explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tavares throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Barkley looks winded!
Barkley is looking to land body kicks.
Barkley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tavares misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slow jab from Tavares misses its intended target.
Tavares connects with a stiff jab that staggers Barkley - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Manny Tavares!
Manny Tavares retains his middleweight title!
Manny Tavares seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CMMA 83 McCrae vs Tavares
Date: Feb 27, 2021

#R1#
Tavares is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Gus McCrae has been cut.
McCrae missing with a left hand there. Tavares was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCrae defending well as Tavares loads up on a big left hand.
McCrae looks to land a right hand but Tavares moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from McCrae misses the target.
Tavares steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McCrae.
McCrae rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tavares counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McCrae lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gus McCrae seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCrae's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tavares connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McCrae scrambles back to his feet.
Tavares uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCrae.
McCrae throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tavares sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCrae just misses with a punch to the body.
Tavares swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tavares moves away from the strike by McCrae.
Tavares swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tavares rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McCrae counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from McCrae.#T1#
McCrae has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tavares finds it's way round the side to connect with McCrae's head.
McCrae throws a hook to the side of Tavares's head but Tavares sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCrae rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tavares counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tavares scores with a crisp jab that stopped McCrae in his tracks.
Tavares lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCrae circles away quickly and effectively.
McCrae misses with a hook. Tavares ducked under it nicely.
Tavares slips a straight right by McCrae.
McCrae takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McCrae misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Tavares rushes McCrae and presses him up against the cage.
McCrae wants to break free but Tavares has control.
Tavares lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCrae prevents a body shot from Tavares.
McCrae 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.#T2#
McCrae tries to break the clinch but Tavares is controlling the position.
Tavares misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tavares scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McCrae tries to work over Tavares's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tavares scores with a shot to the side of McCrae's head.
Tavares lands a left hand that snaps the head of McCrae backwards.
McCrae is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McCrae wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
McCrae's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCrae throws an off balance right hand
letting Tavares counter with a right hand.
McCrae throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tavares sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Tavares misses.
The crowd cheers as McCrae lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tavares doesn't seem phased though.
Tavares avoids the body shot from McCrae.
Tavares moves out of range as McCrae strikes.
McCrae looks to land a right hand but Tavares moved out of range.
Tavares looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
McCrae misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Tavares was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McCrae on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McCrae jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCrae walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tavares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Tavares has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tavares lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McCrae.
Tavares lands with a right to the head.
McCrae can't break the clinch.
McCrae blocking some punches.
A short right from Tavares on the inside. #BC#
McCrae breaks the clinch.
McCrae throws a hook but Tavares blocks it.
Tavares lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T4#
McCrae darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCrae throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tavares tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McCrae pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCrae rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McCrae takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCrae takes a swing at Tavares's ribcage but misses.
Tavares looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McCrae is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Tavares moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manny Tavares!
Manny Tavares is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Manny Tavares 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.
In defeat, Gus McCrae stepped up to the mic, saying 'Back to the gym.'.

Event: CMMA 69 McCrae vs Obaminator
Date: Jan 17, 2021

#R1#
Zambrano wants to slow Tavares down by chopping away at his legs.
Tavares throwing a counter right hand but Zambrano manages to avoid it.
Tavares walks into a straight right hand from Zambrano.
Tavares swats away the attempt to clinch by Zambrano.
Tavares shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tavares lands a head kick. Zambrano smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#It looks like Darwin Zambrano has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Tavares lands a big uppercut and Zambrano crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Zambrano looks OK. Tavares waves Zambrano back to his feet!#ROC#Zambrano is rocked!
Tavares has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Andy's Sweaty Men in the buildup to the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tavares lands a nice shot to the body.
Tavares throws a looping overhand right but Zambrano ducks down to avoid it.
And Zambrano responds with a good body kick, but Tavares manages to step out the way in time.
Zambrano misses with a hook. Tavares ducked under it nicely.
Tavares is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Zambrano.#T1#
Tavares takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zambrano scores with a nice right hand.
Tavares digs a good hook to Zambrano's body. #KD#
Tavares lands a big uppercut and Zambrano crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Zambrano looks OK. Tavares waves Zambrano back to his feet!
Zambrano is still on wobbly legs! Can Tavares finish him?#CUT#That has opened up Darwin Zambrano's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tavares swings for the body but Zambrano moves out of range.
Zambrano seems to have recovered his senses.
Zambrano digs a good body shot into Tavares's ribs.
Tavares throws a right and a left that Zambrano avoids nicely.
Tavares has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tavares there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zambrano lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
Zambrano tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tavares is able to avoid easily.
Tavares throws a big counter combination but Zambrano scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tavares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zambrano appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zambrano is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tavares gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Tavares fails to land.
Zambrano has a couple of punches blocked by Tavares.
Tavares blocks a body shot from Zambrano.
A head punch on the inside from Zambrano fails to land.
Zambrano blocks a body shot from Tavares.
Zambrano blocking some punches.
Tavares tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Zambrano.
Zambrano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tavares tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tavares swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Zambrano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tavares blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Zambrano fails to land.
Zambrano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tavares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tavares swings wildly with an uppercut but Zambrano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tavares tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zambrano's elbow.
Zambrano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zambrano.
Zambrano working aggressively here.
Tavares blocks an uppercut.
Tavares misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zambrano lands a body shot.
Zambrano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tavares lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tavares working aggressively here.
Zambrano prevents a body shot from Tavares.
Tavares lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tavares misses with the head strike.
Tavares throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Zambrano lands a hook that snaps the head of Tavares backwards.
Tavares wants to stall. #TD2#
Zambrano jumps guard and drags Tavares to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tavares preventing the sweep.
Tavares looking to pass the guard.
Zambrano bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tavares's guard. #REVB#
Tavares working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zambrano.
Tavares keeping full guard, as Zambrano tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zambrano looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tavares keeping moving, preventing Zambrano from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Tavares dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darwin Zambrano's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Tavares connects with a crisp jab.
Tavares swings widly with a right hand
and Zambrano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tavares connects with a high kick.
Manny Tavares is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Zambrano takes the fight into the clinch.
Zambrano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Zambrano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zambrano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tavares tries to work over Zambrano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Tavares.
Tavares tries to work over Zambrano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zambrano fails to pull guard.
Zambrano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tavares tries a body shot but Zambrano blocks it. #T1#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zambrano.
Darwin Zambrano seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tavares.
Tavares is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zambrano can do to turn this around?
Tavares scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT#The cut above Darwin Zambrano's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Zambrano tries a body shot but Tavares blocks it.
Tavares lands with a light punch inside.
Zambrano blocking some punches.
Tavares blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tavares struggles to land a body shot inside as Zambrano controls his hands.
Zambrano struggles to land a body shot inside as Tavares controls his hands.
Tavares blocking some punches.
Zambrano misses with some punches.
Tavares misses with a punch on the inside.
Zambrano lands with a left to the head.
Tavares working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tavares.
Zambrano misses with a punch to the body.
Tavares lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tavares lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT#Darwin Zambrano's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Zambrano is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
Zambrano pressing his opponent against the cage.
Zambrano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zambrano tries to pull guard but Tavares holds him up against the cage and eventually Zambrano drops back down to his feet.
Tavares throws a punch but it's blocked by Zambrano.
Tavares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tavares.
Zambrano takes a shot to the head.
Zambrano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tavares blocks a body shot from Zambrano.
Zambrano working aggressively here.
Zambrano swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD2#
Zambrano jumps guard.
Tavares pushing down on Zambrano's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Zambrano is looking for a sweep. Tavares is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zambrano keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Tavares trying to control the pace.
Tavares has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Zambrano trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Zambrano is controlling an arm, preventing Tavares from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Zambrano wants to hold on but Tavares pushes him away.#T4#
Tavares controlling the pace for now.
Zambrano wants to hold on but Tavares pushes him away.
Zambrano manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Tavares prevents Zambrano from improving his position.
Tavares trying to mount his opponent but Zambrano defends it.
Tavares stalling.
Zambrano is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Tavares dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Darwin Zambrano's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Zambrano goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#It looks like Manny Tavares has been cut.
Zambrano looks to land a body kick but Tavares moved away.
Zambrano throws a right and a left that Tavares avoids nicely.
Zambrano dodges the punch combination from Tavares.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Tavares rushes Zambrano and presses him up against the cage.
Zambrano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zambrano misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Zambrano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tavares tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zambrano's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Zambrano.
Zambrano throws a head punch that misses.
Zambrano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tavares's elbow.
Zambrano is trying to drag Tavares to the mat but Tavares just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Zambrano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zambrano presses Tavares against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tavares lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tavares lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zambrano backwards.
Zambrano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zambrano presses Tavares against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tavares lands a right hand.
Tavares misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zambrano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zambrano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T2#
Tavares scores with a hook to the body.
Tavares struggles to land a body shot inside as Zambrano controls his hands.
Zambrano misses with a body punch.
Tavares pushes Zambrano back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zambrano looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tavares tries to throw a body punch but Zambrano avoids it by throwing Tavares back against the cage.
Tavares tries a body shot but Zambrano blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zambrano.
Zambrano is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tavares to keep the fight standing.
Zambrano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tavares blocking some punches.
Zambrano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Tavares.
Zambrano throws a punch but it's blocked by Tavares.
A head punch on the inside from Zambrano fails to land.
Zambrano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zambrano lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zambrano.
Tavares working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Darwin Zambrano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Zambrano lands with a short shot to the head.
Zambrano working aggressively here.
Zambrano jumps guard but Tavares stands there with Zambrano around his waist. Zambrano gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Manny Tavares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darwin Zambrano.
Tavares throws a head punch that misses.
Zambrano throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Zambrano breaks the clinch.
Zambrano walks into a straight right hand from Tavares.
Tavares pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tavares scores with a jab.
Zambrano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tavares throws a head kick that misses.
Zambrano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zambrano pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
Zambrano takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tavares thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zambrano appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tavares throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zambrano counters with a slapping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tavares takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zambrano moves forwards but Tavares connects with a nice, crisp jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Manny Tavares!
An out of breath Manny Tavares thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CMMA 59 Michaels vs Barnes
Date: Dec 19, 2020

#R1#
Tavares scores with a leg kick.
Tavares takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bryant rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tavares moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bryant misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bryant misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Tavares on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bryant throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big right from Tavares misses.
Bryant misses with a body shot.
Bryant feints a jab promting Tavares to slip. Bryant then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tavares slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Manny Tavares has been cut.#CL#
Bryant drives through and clinches with Tavares against the cage. #BC#
Bryant breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Bryant moves into the clinch.
Tavares blocks a body shot from Bryant. #T1#
Tavares tries a body shot but Bryant blocks it.
Tavares swings wildly with an uppercut but Bryant uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Bryant manages to break the clinch.
Bryant tries to clinch but Tavares is having none of it.
Tavares looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bryant ducks under a wild hook from Tavares.
Bryant just misses with a punch to the body.
Bryant throws a series of punches but Tavares avoids them all with ease.
Bryant is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A head kick misses from Bryant.
Tavares tries a head kick but it misses.
Tavares misses with a body shot.
Bryant missing with a left hand there. Tavares was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tavares doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bryant misses with a right hand
and Tavares counters with a left and a right that stings Bryant. #T2#
Tavares swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bryant wants to slow Tavares down by chopping away at his legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bryant throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tavares misses with a left hand
and Bryant counters with a left to the body.
Bryant blocks a head kick by Tavares.
It looked like Bryant was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Bryant clinches up against the cage.
Bryant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tavares misses with a punch to the body.
Tavares scores with a shot to the side of Bryant's head.
Tavares is working Bryant over against the cage.
Bryant stalling the fight.
Tavares will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bryant up against the cage.
Tavares lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tavares.
Tavares works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tavares working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bryant tries to throw a body punch but Tavares avoids it by throwing Bryant back against the cage.
Bryant will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tavares up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bryant.
Bryant's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tavares can't find room to land a body shot as Bryant controls the action.
Tavares lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tavares lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tavares lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bryant backwards.
Tavares working aggressively here. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Tavares fails to land.
Tavares misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bryant being controlled against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tavares.
Tavares has a couple of punches blocked by Bryant.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bryant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tavares's elbow.
Bryant controlling the action here for a moment.
Tavares misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Tavares's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bryant's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bryant duly obliges.
Bryant throws out a powerful jab.
Bryant scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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 Kobe Bryant will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Manny Tavares's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Bryant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bryant misses with a series of wild punches.
Bryant swinging wildly here.
Bryant staying out of range there.
Kobe Bryant is winning the standup battle so far.
Bryant tries to close the distance and clinch but Tavares swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bryant lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Bryant.
Bryant misses with a double jab.
Tavares throws out a counter right but Bryant avoids it with no problem.
Bryant closes the distance but Tavares moves to the side
letting Tavares counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Kobe Bryant has been cut.#T1#
Bryant fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little jabbing left from Tavares on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bryant throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tavares counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#KD2#
Tavares lands a big uppercut and Bryant crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bryant looks OK. Tavares waves Bryant back to his feet!#ROC2#Bryant is rocked!
Tavares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oh Bryant is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tavares lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Bryant out cold! Bryant is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Manny Tavares!
Manny Tavares seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CMMA 50 Gouveia vs Champion
Date: Nov 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beast moves to clinch but Tavares breaks away
and Tavares counters with a straight right hand.
Beast blocks a jab.
Beast tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tavares throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Beast counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Beast thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Beast thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tavares's head.
Beast not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Beast missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Beast 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tavares avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Beast.
Beast wants to control but Tavares is keeping him busy.
Beast scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
Beast working the head and body with strikes.
Tavares wants to get back to full guard.
Tavares avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Beast.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Beast 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.
Tavares trying to control here.
Beast throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Beast missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Beast thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tavares's head.
Beast stalling.
Tavares is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Andy's Sweaty Men Junior that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Beast missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Beast seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tavares does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tavares is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Beast scores with a couple of nice shots.
Beast slips a nice elbow through Tavares's hands, connecting with Tavares's forehead.
Tavares has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Beast is working away from the top position though.
Beast throwing shots but Tavares is blocking nicely.
Beast looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tavares with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Beast is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tavares blocking the ground and pound attempt from Beast.
Nice strikes from Beast there. #T3#
Beast lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Beast tries to pass to full mount but Tavares defends it.
Beast thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tavares tries to get to full guard but Beast has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Beast is looking for a kimura here.
Beast trying to control from half guard but Tavares is working away.
Tavares knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Beast on the ground.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Beast trying to control from Tavares's half guard. Tavares has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Beast throws a big right hand that misses.
Beast is stalling in the full guard.
Beast throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beast trying to control but Tavares is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Za Beast dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Beast shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tavares pinned against the cage. Tavares gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Beast closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Beast lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Tavares manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tavares pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Beast slows down the pace here.
A hook to the body from Tavares. #T1#
Beast takes a shot to the head.
Tavares is leaning against Beast and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tavares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tavares digs a right hand underneath Beast's ribcage. Beast let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Beast drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tavares pulls his leg out and moves away.
Manny Tavares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Za Beast.
Tavares wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Beast is breathing heavily.
Tavares feints and then cracks Beast's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Beast down.
Beast takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Beast staying out of range there.
Beast shoots in looking for a takedown. Tavares tries to sprawl out of it but Beast keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tavares manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tavares tried to counter with a leg kick but Beast avoided it.#T2#
Tavares stuns Beast with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Beast goes for a double leg but Tavares avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tavares continues to drive forward.
Tavares scores with a jab. Beast acknowledges it with a nod 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!
Tavares tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Beast.
Beast tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tavares sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Beast somewhat.#T3#
Beast 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.
Tavares looks to score with a jab to the body but Beast is just out of range.
Beast shoots for a double leg takedown but Tavares sprawls well. He's pushed Beast's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Beast just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTavares.
Beast takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tavares scores with a nice body kick.
Beast displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tavares throws out the jab.
Beast shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Tavares to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Beast with a poor takedown
and Tavares counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beast uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tavares.
And Beast tries to counter it with a takedown but Tavares pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tavares stuffs the takedown.
Tavares throws a head kick that misses.
Beast feints the counter takedown.
Tavares looks to land a left hand but Beast moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Beast looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tavares avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Beast.
Beast passes to full mount!
Beast pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Tavares dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Beast with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tavares counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beast fails with the takedown
enabling Tavares to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Beast is rocked!
Tavares takes a swing at Beast's ribcage but misses.
Beast is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tavares sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Manny Tavares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Za Beast.
Beast fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Beast looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tavares!#ES#
Tavares explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Tavares is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beast can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Tavares gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Beast to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T1#
Beast distracts Tavares with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Beast postures up.
My spies in High Kicks inform me that Beast has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tavares working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beast.
Beast has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Beast with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Beast seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tavares holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tavares is trying to keep Beast in close. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Beast tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tavares sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Beast somewhat.
Beast fails with the takedown.
Beast fails with an attempt to clinch. #T3#
Beast looks to clinch
enabling Tavares to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Beast feints and as Tavares raises his hands in defense, Beast changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tavares pulls Beast in to control the position.
Beast advances to half guard.
Beast throwing shots but Tavares is blocking nicely.
Beast not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Beast sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tavares defending well though.
Beast thows a huge punch but Tavares dodges it nicely.
Beast controlling the action here.
Beast thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tavares's head. #T4#
Beast working the head and body with strikes.
Beast with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tavares wants to get back to full guard but Beast has passed into side control.#SUB2#
Beast goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tavares has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Beast but great work by Tavares.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beast tries to buck Tavares off but Tavares is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beast gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Beast slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

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 Manny Tavares.
I think Tavares 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Tavares!
Manny Tavares decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CMMA 42 Warrior vs TKY
Date: Oct 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tavares counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Spencer Wright has been cut.
Tavares lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wright fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wright fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tavares.
Tavares moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tavares cracks Wright with a hook to the temple - Wright is on wobbly legs here! Tavares swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Wright falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Tavares wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Manny Tavares!
A very excited looking Manny Tavares 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: test33
Date: Apr 06, 2020

#R1#
Twelve scores with a push kick.#TD2#
Fourteen tries to sprawl but Twelve drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fourteen pushes Twelve off looking to stand but Twelve dives back in and keeps control.
Twelve wants to pass the guard but Fourteen is defending well.
Fourteen moves into full guard. #SUB#
Fourteen working for a triangle but Twelve defends it easily. #SUB#
Fourteen has his foot on Twelve's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Twelve works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Twelve showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Twelve stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fourteen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Twelve trying to control the position from guard on top but Fourteen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Fourteen gets the takedown into side control.
Twelve is looking for a sweep.
Fourteen could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T2#
Twelve is not content to let Fourteen control the position.
You can see the frustration on Twelve's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Fourteen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Twelve is trying to control Fourteen's posture but Fourteen avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Fourteen is trying to get an arm triangle but Twelve is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Test Twelve.
I think Twelve 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 9:10
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 9:10
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 9:10

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

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