Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Fleshou Jr
Date: Jun 23, 2024

#R1##TD#
Spong feints and as Ganz raises his hands in defense, Spong changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Spong stopping the sweep attempt from Ganz.
Spong is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Spong throwing strikes but missing.
Spong won't allow Ganz to sweep him here.
Spong wants to control from the top but Ganz keeps moving.
Ganz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Spong's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Spong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ganz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Spong is tightening it up a little... Ganz has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Ganz reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Ganz taps out! Nice BJJ there by Spong!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Daniel Spong!
Daniel Spong decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMASH: Thai vs Gustafsson
Date: May 25, 2024

#R1#
Red Eagle scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ganz thuds a left hand into Red Eagle's body.
Chief Red Eagle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Red Eagle swinging wildly here.
Red Eagle dips to his left and cracks Ganz with an uppercut!
Red Eagle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ganz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ganz steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Red Eagle throws a sloppy body shot
and Ganz counters with a big head kick but Red Eagle shrugs it off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Red Eagle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice side step and Ganz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Red Eagle closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ganz counters with a straight right hand.
Red Eagle darts in trying to clinch
and Ganz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Red Eagle throws a body punch but Ganz moves out of range.
Red Eagle darts in trying to clinch
and Ganz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Red Eagle's knee momentarily.
Red Eagle closes the distance but Ganz moves to the side
and Ganz counters with a nice body shot.
Red Eagle tries to clinch
and Ganz counters with a stiff right hand.
Red Eagle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Red Eagle tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ganz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Chief Red Eagle has been cut.
Nice cross by Ganz.#ROC2#Red Eagle is rocked!
A slapping leg kick lands for Ganz. #CL#
Red Eagle gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ganz blocks an uppercut.
Red Eagle letting Ganz take a breather here.
Red Eagle dodges an elbow strike from Ganz. #T2#
Ganz lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ganz scores with a shot to the side of Red Eagle's head.
A head punch on the inside from Red Eagle fails to land.
Ganz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Red Eagle backwards.
Oh Red Eagle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ganz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Red Eagle tries to throw a body punch but Ganz avoids it by throwing Red Eagle back against the cage.
Ganz pushes Red Eagle against the cage. Ganz is working some dirty boxing. Ganz pushes off with a quick right hook! Red Eagle goes down! Red Eagle tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Ganz moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bartolomeu Ganz!
After the fight, Bartolomeu Ganz was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: SMASH: Jones vs Longabaugh
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Fleming fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ganz throwing a counter right hand but Fleming manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Fleming shoots in and bounces Ganz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ganz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fleming on the ground.
Fleming 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.
Fleming scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ganz pulls Fleming in close to prevent any damage.
Ganz keeping moving, preventing Fleming from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganz is pulling down on Fleming's head to control his posture.
Fleming with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Fleming throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fleming postures up in Ganz's guard and throws a big left but Ganz blocks it.
Ganz wants to sweep here but Fleming controlling him for the moment.
Fleming is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fleming postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ganz is on top in guard. #REVR#
Ganz 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.
Ganz looking to pass the guard.
Fleming keeping moving, preventing Ganz from controlling successfully.
Fleming looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fleming pulls Ganz in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Fleming working a defensive guard here.
Ganz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Fleming working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ganz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Fleming is tightening it up a little... Ganz has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Ganz reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Ganz taps out! Nice BJJ there by Fleming!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Cam Fleming!
Cam Fleming bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SMASH: Jones vs Boma
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
Romanow misses with a right hand
and Ganz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Romanow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ganz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Romanow cracks Ganz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ganz just misses with a punch to the body.
Romanow changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Romanow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ganz moves away.
Romanow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ganz digs a good body shot into Romanow's ribs.
Romanow misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganz jabs at Romanow's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Ganz misses the target.
Ganz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Romanow.
Romanow misses with a right hand
and Ganz counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Ganz swings for the body but Romanow moves out of range.
Romanow feinted with a counter takedown.
Ganz lands a nice hook to Romanow's body. Romanow takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ganz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ganz slaps away a takedown attempt from Romanow, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ganz missing with a left hand there. Romanow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Romanow connects with a jab.
Romanow misses with a hook
and Ganz counters with a left to the body.
Ganz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romanow.
Ganz misses with a hook.
Marcel Romanow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ganz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Romanow.
Ganz has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bartolomeu Ganz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Good shot there by Ganz.
Ganz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Romanow fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ganz swings for the body but Romanow moves out of range.
Ganz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Ganz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ganz misses the shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A cross from Ganz lands.
Ganz jabs at Romanow's body.
Ganz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romanow moves away.
Romanow lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Good shot there by Romanow.#T3#
Romanow misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ganz counters with a right hand to the body.
Romanow moves forwards but Ganz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ganz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Romanow throws a good cross that connects.
Romanow misses with a right hand
and Ganz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A leg kick checked by Romanow.
Romanow feinted with a counter takedown.
Ganz wants to land a leg kick but Romanow is out of range.
Romanow shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ganz throws a low kick but Romanow moves out of range easily.
Ganz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Ganz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Romanow.
Romanow throws a jab when Ganz was well out of range.
Romanow jabs at Ganz's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romanow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ganz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Romanow.
Romanow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ganz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Ganz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Romanow misses with a hook
and Ganz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Marcel Romanow has been cut.
Ganz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Romanow just misses with a punch to the body.
Romanow misses the body punch
and Ganz counters with a low kick, right behind Romanow 's knee.
Ganz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ganz lands a really nice looking cross but Romanow seems unphased.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bartolomeu Ganz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcel Romanow's cut.
That's time! Romanow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Romanow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Romanow uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A big right from Romanow misses.
Romanow throws an overhand right that lands on Ganz's shoulder, as Ganz tries to avoid the shot.
Ganz misses with a hook. Romanow ducked under it nicely.
Ganz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ganz blocks a jab.
A jab from Ganz misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romanow misses with a body shot.
Romanow throws a body shot but no joy.
Ganz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Romanow swings for the body but Ganz moves out of range.
Ganz feints a counter leg kick.#T1#
Ganz throws an overhand right that lands on Romanow's shoulder, as Romanow tries to avoid the shot.
Romanow half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ganz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Romanow ducks under a wild hook from Ganz.#TD#
Romanow throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ganz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Romanow is in Ganz's guard.
Romanow won't allow Ganz to sweep him here.
Romanow might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Romanow pushing down on Ganz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Romanow thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Romanow lands strikes from half guard.
Romanow throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ganz controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Let's hope that Ganz has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Romanow drops an elbow to the side of Ganz's head. #T2#
Romanow missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ganz is looking for a sweep. Romanow is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romanow thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Romanow sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ganz defending well though.
Romanow throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Romanow not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ganz wants to get back to full guard.
Ganz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Romanow scores with a couple of nice shots.
Romanow 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.
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!
Ganz is trying to get back to full guard.
Romanow not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Romanow seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ganz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Romanow working the head and body with strikes.
We've been hearing that Romanow has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Romanow throwing shots but Ganz is blocking nicely.
Ganz is looking to control Romanow's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ganz avoid being mounted?
Ganz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Romanow scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ganz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Romanow there.
Nice strikes from Romanow there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Romanow lands a nice short elbow.
Ganz is looking for a sweep. Romanow is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ganz manages to get to full guard.
Ganz keeping moving, preventing Romanow from controlling successfully. #T4#
Romanow scoring with punches to the head and body.
Romanow is in close to Ganz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Romanow chips away with some ground and pound.
Romanow with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ganz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ganz pulls Romanow in close to prevent any damage.
Romanow postures up and lands a big shot to Ganz's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcel Romanow dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marcel Romanow's cut.
That's time! Romanow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Romanow darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Romanow moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ganz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Romanow. #TD#
Romanow fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ganz sprawls well initially but Romanow persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Romanow missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Romanow takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romanow throwing shots but Ganz is blocking nicely.
Romanow is nestled in close to Ganz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Romanow 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.
Ganz is looking to control Romanow's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ganz avoid being mounted?
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ganz can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Romanow throwing shots but Ganz is blocking nicely.
Ganz regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Romanow.
Ganz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Romanow. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Romanow wants to control from the top but Ganz keeps moving.
Romanow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Romanow lands a couple of elbows.
Romanow postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ganz working a defensive guard here.
Romanow scoring with punches to the head and body.
Romanow with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Romanow is looking to work some ground and pound but Ganz has wrist control.
Romanow trying to control the position from guard on top but Ganz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Romanow's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Romanow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Romanow throws a big right hand that misses.
Romanow postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ganz pulls Romanow in close to prevent any damage.
Ganz 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.
Ganz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Romanow works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Romanow landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ganz is trying to get back to full guard.
Romanow lands strikes from half guard.
Marcel Romanow overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Romanow seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Romanow drops an elbow to the side of Ganz's head.
Ganz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ganz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ganz looking to control but Romanow passes into half guard. #T4#
Ganz is not content to let Romanow control the position.
Romanow looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ganz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ganz is looking to improve his position.
Ganz wants to get back to his feet.
Ganz controlling the position well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romanow lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcel Romanow showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Romanow 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: SMASH: Romero vs Jones
Date: Jan 28, 2024

#R1#
Barboza fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ganz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barboza throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ganz tests Barboza's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ganz 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.
Ganz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barboza.
Barboza misses with a body kick.
And Ganz counters with a quick kick to the body but Barboza blocks it.
Ganz swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Barboza counter with a right hand.
Barboza throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ganz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Barboza has time to react.#CUT#It looks like Bento Barboza has been cut.
Ganz scores with a nice body kick. #CL2#
Barboza fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ganz, pushing him back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Barboza just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ganz's brow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barboza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barboza lands a nice uppercut.
Barboza swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ganz.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ganz. #T1#
Ganz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ganz swings wildly with an uppercut but Barboza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ganz misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Barboza.
A hook to the body from Barboza.
Ganz is breathing heavily.
Barboza lands a body shot.
Barboza lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ganz backwards.
A short right from Barboza on the inside.
Ganz struggles to land a body shot inside as Barboza controls his hands.
Barboza throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Barboza lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Barboza lands a body shot.
Ganz prevents a body shot from Barboza.
Barboza misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ganz throws a head punch that misses.
Barboza blocks a body shot from Ganz.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ganz.
Barboza misses with a body punch.
Barboza pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Ganz.
Barboza throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Ganz tries to work over Barboza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ganz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ganz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barboza throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Barboza makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barboza works on Ganz's body with a couple of short punches.
Barboza lands a right hand.
Barboza lands a body shot.
Ganz takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Bartolomeu Ganz has been cut.
Barboza lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ganz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barboza lands a left hand.
Barboza lands a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Barboza.
Barboza scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barboza lands with a left to the head.
Barboza lands a damaging elbow.
Barboza scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barboza lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ganz backwards.
Barboza lands a nice shot to the body.
Barboza throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ganzs head. #T3#
A short body shot lands from Barboza as the two fighters clinch.
Barboza lands a right hand.
Barboza pushes Ganz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barboza pushes Ganz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barboza lands with a left to the head.
Barboza cracks Ganz with a nice body shot.
Barboza lands a hook that snaps the head of Ganz backwards.
Good body shot from Barboza.
Ganz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barboza digs a right hand into Ganz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ganz's gas tank.
Barboza misses with an elbow strike.
Barboza scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Barboza.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barboza working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Barboza.
Barboza lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Barboza fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barboza.
Barboza lands a body shot in the clinch.
Barboza tries to throw a body punch but Ganz avoids it by throwing Barboza back against the cage.
Barboza misses with some punches. #T4#
Barboza prevents a body shot from Ganz.
A short body shot lands from Barboza as the two fighters clinch.
Barboza misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barboza lands a body shot.
Barboza lands with a left to the head.
Barboza lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ganz backwards.
A short left from Barboza.
Barboza tries to throw a body punch but Ganz avoids it by throwing Barboza back against the cage.
Barboza working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barboza lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ganz backwards.
Barboza makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barboza lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ganz backwards. #ROC2#Ganz is rocked!
Ganz blocks a body shot from Barboza.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Barboza lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ganz backwards.
Oh Ganz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barboza can't find room to land a body shot as Ganz controls the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A shot in the inside from Barboza.
Ganz struggles to land a body shot inside as Barboza controls his hands.
Ganz seems to have got his legs back now.
A short right from Barboza on the inside.
Nice elbow from Barboza.
Barboza struggles to land a body shot inside as Ganz controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bento Barboza dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Ganz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ganz circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Ganz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ganz misses with a right hand
and Barboza counters with a leg kick.
Barboza scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ganz doesn't seem bothered though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barboza. That's going to slow Ganz down.
Ganz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Barboza swings widly with a right hand
and Ganz counters with a straight right hand.
Barboza takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #KD2#
Barboza cracks Ganz with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Barboza has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ganz to stand back up!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Barboza throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barboza misses with a hook
and Ganz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Barboza feints and then cracks Ganz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ganz down.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##KD2#
Barboza feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ganz sprawling to the canvas! Ganz rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Barboza finish him?!
Barboza tries to clinch there but Ganz circles away.
Barboza misses with a wild body shot.
Barboza moves out of range of the strikes.
Ganz blocks the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Ganz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ganz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ganz throws a push kick but Barboza slaps the foot to one side.
Ganz scoring well with a low kick there.
Ganz wants to slow Barboza down by chopping away at his legs.
Barboza moves to clinch but Ganz breaks away
and Ganz counters with a straight right hand.#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!
Ganz misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Barboza takes the fight into the clinch.
Barboza tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barboza can't find room to land a body shot as Ganz controls the action.
Barboza fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barboza makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barboza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ganz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barboza lands an uppercut.
Ganz dodges an elbow strike from Barboza.
Barboza misses with an elbow over the top.
Nice elbow from Barboza.
Ganz tries a body shot but Barboza blocks it.
A short right from Barboza on the inside.
Ganz misses with some punches.
Ganz tries a body shot but Barboza blocks it.
Barboza misses with a punch to the body.
Ganz tries a body shot but Barboza blocks it. #T3#
Barboza tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barboza misses with a punch on the inside.
Barboza struggles to land a body shot inside as Ganz controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Ganz.
Barboza throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ganz misses with a body punch.
Barboza is working Ganz over against the cage.
Barboza misses with a punch to the body.
Ganz tries to throw a body punch but Barboza avoids it by throwing Ganz back against the cage.
Ganz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barboza blocking some punches.
Barboza misses with a punch on the inside.
Ganz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ganz can't find room to land a body shot as Barboza controls the action.
Barboza lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barboza scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barboza lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ganz backwards.
Barboza misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bento Barboza seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Barboza lands with a short shot to the head.
Barboza misses with a body punch.
Ganz fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Barboza.
Barboza lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ganz backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Barboza.
Barboza lands with a right to the head.
Barboza misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barboza lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barboza throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ganzs head.
A head punch on the inside from Ganz fails to land.
Barboza lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barboza creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Barboza lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Ganz to his knees! Barboza keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bento Barboza!
Bento Barboza thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH: Khan vs Mukunzi
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1#
Ganz with a nice calf kick.
Bonaparte blocks a leg kick.
Bonaparte swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ganz ducks under a wild hook from Bonaparte.
An attempted straight right counter from Ganz misses the target.
Ganz with a nice calf kick.
Ganz misses with a wild body shot.
Bonaparte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ganz.
Ganz lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganz lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bonaparte will feel that in the morning.
Ganz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Ganz scores with a jab to the body.
Ganz seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ganz thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bonaparte! But no joy.
Bartolomeu Ganz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonaparte scores with a kick to the body.
Ganz misses with an attempted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bonaparte! But no joy.
Ganz misses the jab.
Bonaparte thinks about the counter body kick.
Bonaparte moves away from the strike by Ganz.
Bonaparte on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ganz looks to score with a jab to the body but Bonaparte is just out of range.#T2#
Ganz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bonaparte fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bonaparte throws a leg kick but Ganz moved away.
Ganz is looking to counter punch.
Bonaparte with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ganz to score with a decent uppercut.
Ganz misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bonaparte! But no joy.
Ganz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bonaparte throws out a counter right but Ganz avoids it with no problem.
Ganz throws a hook to the side of Bonaparte's head but Bonaparte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
A jab from Ganz misses.
Bonaparte lands a leg kick that knocks Ganz off balance momentarily.
Ganz thows a body kick. Bonaparte tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ganz.
Bonaparte scores with a hook to the body. Ganz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bonaparte fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ganz is out of range.
Ganz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ganz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bonaparte swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ganz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Bonaparte throws a leg kick
and Ganz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bonaparte.
Ganz takes one to the side of the head.
Ganz fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ganz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bonaparte slips a jab from Ganz.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bonaparte. Ganz does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bartolomeu Ganz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ganz connects with a leg kick.
Ganz scores with a shot to the body.
Bonaparte throws a shot from downtown. Ganz moves away and avoids it.
As Bonaparte backs away, Ganz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ganz throws a jab but it's blocked by Bonaparte.
Ganz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bonaparte can do to turn this around?
Ganz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bonaparte on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ganz. Ganz obviously looking to wear him down.
Bonaparte takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1#
Bonaparte misses with the combination.
Ganz looks to clinch
and Bonaparte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good shot there by Ganz.
Ganz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bonaparte scores with a jab to the head.
Ganz misses with a straight right. #T2#
Ganz throws a body punch but Bonaparte moves out of range.
Ganz avoids the body shot from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bonaparte misses with a body punch
and Ganz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bonaparte uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ganz has time to react.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Bonaparte might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ganz has got the better of the exchanges.
Jab from Bonaparte.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ganz misses with a few strikes there.
Ganz thuds his right hand into Bonaparte's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3#
Ganz connects with a body shot that sends Bonaparte's belly button to the back.
Ganz blocks a jab.
Bartolomeu Ganz is winning the standup battle so far.
Bonaparte's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ganz under the eye.
Donk. Bonaparte catches Ganz right on the button with a cross.
Ganz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ganz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bonaparte takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bonaparte is trying to counter with his kicks.#T4#
Ganz connects with a leg kick.
Bonaparte takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bonaparte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ganz.
Bonaparte swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bonaparte scores with a hook to the body. Ganz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ganz checks a leg kick.
Bonaparte slips under a jab from Ganz.
It seemed like Bonaparte was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bonaparte takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bartolomeu Ganz dominated that second round.
That's time! Ganz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Bonaparte with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ganz to score with a decent uppercut.
Bonaparte's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ganz misses with a hook
and Bonaparte counters with a straight right hand.
Ganz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bonaparte swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bonaparte with the inside leg kick.
Bonaparte staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonaparte throws the left hand but Ganz avoids the punch easily.
Ganz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ganz throws out a loose jab but Bonaparte uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Ganz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bonaparte.
Ganz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bonaparte sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ganz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bonaparte manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Bonaparte was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ganz throws a leg kick but Bonaparte sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ganz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A slow jab from Ganz misses its intended target.
Ganz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maximilian Bonaparte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ganz throws a right hand that Bonaparte ducks under and follows up with a left that Bonaparte also avoids with ease.
Bonaparte throws out a counter right but Ganz avoids it with no problem.
Bonaparte takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bonaparte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ganz.
Ganz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bonaparte misses with a lunging right hand
and Ganz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bonaparte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bonaparte looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ganz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bonaparte. Bonaparte circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Ganz throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ganz 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.
Ganz moves out of range of the body kick from Bonaparte.
Ganz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Ganz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bonaparte loads up on a big right hand but Ganz slips the punch.
Bonaparte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ganz.
Bonaparte misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ganz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ganz misses with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Bonaparte.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ganz thumps Bonaparte with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bartolomeu Ganz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ganz 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SMASH: Kowalkiewicz vs Khan
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Good exchange - Ganz coming out on top.
Tryastsyn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ganz was well out of range. Poor timing from Tryastsyn.
Ganz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tryastsyn dives in for a single leg takedown but Ganz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ganz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ganz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ganz lands a body shot.
Tryastsyn is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ganz is keeping busy.
A nice left hand lands by Ganz.
Ganz throws a punch but it's blocked by Tryastsyn.
Ganz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ganz misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tryastsyn is working for takedown but Ganz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tryastsyn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ganz lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Ganz.
Ganz lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ganz. #T1#
A short uppercut from Ganz.
Ganz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tryastsyn backwards.
Ganz lands a left hand.
Tryastsyn is breathing heavily.
Ganz lands with a right to the head.
Ganz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ganz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tryastsyns head.
A short uppercut from Ganz.
Ganz pushes Tryastsyn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tryastsyn fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eugeniy Tryastsyn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short uppercut from Ganz.
Tryastsyn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ganz prevents it.
Ganz misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ganz.
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!
Ganz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ganz goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Ganz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ganz moves forwards but Tryastsyn connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
Ganz missing with a left hand there. Tryastsyn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ganz misses with a hook. Tryastsyn ducked under it nicely.
Ganz throws a big shot that misses.
Ganz lands with a good body shot.
Ganz defending well as Tryastsyn loads up on a big left hand.
Ganz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tryastsyn.
Tryastsyn half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tryastsyn misses with a takedown attempt
and Ganz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No luck for Tryastsyn with that takedown attempt.
Ganz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tryastsyn throws an off balance right hand
and Ganz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
Ganz throws a series of punches but Tryastsyn moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Ganz. Those never looked like landing.
Ganz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Eugeniy Tryastsyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ganz digs a good body shot into Tryastsyn's ribs.
A jab from Tryastsyn misses.
Ganz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ganz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ganz has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ganz throws an overhand right that lands on Tryastsyn's shoulder, as Tryastsyn tries to avoid the shot.
Ganz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tryastsyn.#TD#
Tryastsyn scores with a takedown into Ganz's guard.#T4#
Ganz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tryastsyn.
Tryastsyn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ganz pulls Tryastsyn in close to prevent any damage.
Tryastsyn is looking to work some ground and pound but Ganz has wrist control.
We've been hearing that Tryastsyn has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Tryastsyn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tryastsyn 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.
Ganz pulls Tryastsyn in close to prevent any damage.
Ganz looking to control.
Ganz 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tryastsyn wants to control from the top but Ganz keeps moving.
Tryastsyn preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bartolomeu Ganz dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A slow jab from Ganz misses its intended target.
Jab, jab by Tryastsyn - just one landing.
Ganz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tryastsyn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tryastsyn misses with a takedown attempt
and Ganz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tryastsyn throws a lazy uppercut
and Tryastsyn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ganz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tryastsyn misses with an uppercut. Ganz saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Ganz tries to sprawl but Tryastsyn drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ganz tries to roll over but Tryastsyn keeps him under control.
Ganz regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Ganz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tryastsyn won't allow Ganz to sweep him here.
Tryastsyn is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tryastsyn lands a couple of digs.
Tryastsyn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tryastsyn is fighting to break Ganz's control of his arms but Ganz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tryastsyn lands a couple of digs.
Tryastsyn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Tryastsyn drops back looking for a leg! Ganz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ganz manages to kick Tryastsyn off! Tryastsyn jumps back into Ganz's guard.
Tryastsyn wants to control from the top but Ganz keeps moving.
Ganz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tryastsyn. #T2#
Tryastsyn wants to pass the guard but Ganz is keeping the position.
Tryastsyn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tryastsyn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tryastsyn trying to control but Ganz is working from the bottom.
Ganz looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ganz 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.
Ganz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tryastsyn is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tryastsyn wants to control from the top but Ganz keeps moving.
Tryastsyn is working Ganz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Tryastsyn lands a couple of elbows.
Tryastsyn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ganz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tryastsyn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tryastsyn landing with the ground and pound.
Ganz controls Tryastsyn momentarily but Tryastsyn frees himself.
Tryastsyn connects with a couple of short punches.
Ganz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tryastsyn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tryastsyn being controlled here momentarily. #T4#
Tryastsyn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ganz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tryastsyn stopping the sweep attempt from Ganz.
Ganz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tryastsyn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tryastsyn working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ganz's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tryastsyn throws a big right hand that misses.
Tryastsyn throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tryastsyn being controlled here momentarily.
Tryastsyn postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eugeniy Tryastsyn dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tryastsyn slips a jab from Ganz.
Ganz misses with a leg kick
and Tryastsyn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ganz 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.
Tryastsyn lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tryastsyn goes for a double leg but Ganz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ganz continues to drive forward.
Ganz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ganz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tryastsyn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ganz fights it off and pushes away nicely. #TD#
Tryastsyn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tryastsyn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Ganz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ganz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tryastsyn chips away with some ground and pound.
Tryastsyn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ganz wants to sweep here but Tryastsyn controlling him for the moment.
Ganz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Let's hope that Ganz has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ganz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tryastsyn lands a couple of elbows.
Ganz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tryastsyn is one step ahead there.
Ganz trying to keep a closed guard but Tryastsyn is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
Tryastsyn wants to control from the top but Ganz keeps moving.
Tryastsyn stopping the sweep attempt from Ganz.
Eugeniy Tryastsyn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tryastsyn lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tryastsyn chips away with some ground and pound.
Ganz keeping moving, preventing Tryastsyn from controlling successfully.
Tryastsyn landing with the ground and pound.
Tryastsyn chips away with some ground and pound.
Tryastsyn lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tryastsyn throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Tryastsyn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ganz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tryastsyn.
Tryastsyn scoring with some ground and pound.
Ganz trying to keep a closed guard but Tryastsyn is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tryastsyn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tryastsyn chips away with some ground and pound.
Tryastsyn postures up in Ganz's guard and throws a big left but Ganz blocks it.
Ganz has momentary wrist control but Tryastsyn slips an elbow through the middle.
Tryastsyn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tryastsyn trying to control the position from guard on top but Ganz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ganz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB#
Tryastsyn has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Ganz. Oh but Tryastsyn has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Ganz goes limp - he's gone! Tryastsyn jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Eugeniy Tryastsyn!
A victorious Eugeniy Tryastsyn thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH:218
Date: Nov 12, 2023

#R1#
Ganz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nascimento manages to avoid it.
Nascimento scores with a decent looking hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ganz. That's going to slow Nascimento down.
Nascimento misses with a hook
and Ganz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nascimento defending well as Ganz loads up on a big left hand.
Nascimento looks to land a left hand but Ganz moved out of range nicely.
A low kick from Ganz misses
and Nascimento counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nascimento rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ganz counters with a leg kick.
Ganz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Nascimento misses with an uppercut
and Ganz counters with a straight right hand.
Nascimento misses with an uppercut
and Ganz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Yago Nascimento has been cut.
Nascimento throws a lazy right hand but Ganz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Ganz throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Nascimento to counter with a crisp jab.
Ganz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good leg kick by Ganz.
Nascimento misses with a combination
and Ganz counters with an inside leg kick.
Nascimento takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ganz thuds his right hand into Nascimento's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ganz thows a leg kick but Nascimento checks it
enabling Nascimento to counter with a crisp jab.
Nascimento throws a right and a left that Ganz avoids nicely.
Ganz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nascimento.
Nascimento has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T2#
Nascimento misses with a jab to the body
and Ganz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nascimento has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ganz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, jab by Nascimento - just one landing.
Nascimento throws a body shot but no joy.
Ganz feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ganz looks to score with a jab to the body but Nascimento is just out of range.
Yago Nascimento seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nascimento throws a jab but it's blocked by Ganz.
A combination from Nascimento does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ganz. Nascimento does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ganz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nascimento counters with a straight right hand.
Nascimento on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3#
Ganz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ganz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nascimento is able to avoid easily.
A jab from Ganz finds it's way through Nascimento's defenses.
Nice jab there from Nascimento.
Nascimento misses with a wild body shot.
As Nascimento backs away, Ganz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ganz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nascimento is looking for the big counter here.
Ganz avoids the body shot from Nascimento.
Nascimento takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ganz swings for the body but Nascimento moves out of range.
Ganz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nascimento has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Ganz.
Ganz is looking to land body kicks.
Nascimento takes a swing at Ganz's ribcage but misses.
Ganz moves away from the strike by Nascimento.
Nascimento steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ganz.
Nascimento just misses with a punch to the body.
Ganz blocks a jab.
Good shot there by Ganz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ganz throws the left hand but Nascimento avoids the punch easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bartolomeu Ganz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yago Nascimento's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Nascimento misses with a lunging right hand
and Ganz counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ganz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nascimento.
Nascimento misses with a two punch combination.
Ganz scores with a nice body kick.
Nascimento swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Ganz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nascimento takes one to the side of the head.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ganz here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Ganz needs to keep his hands up - Nascimento had a free shot at his head there.
Bartolomeu Ganz is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ganz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ganz misses with a body shot. #T1#
Ganz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nascimento has time to react.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Nascimento might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ganz has got the better of the exchanges.
Nascimento tries to clinch
and Ganz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nascimento's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ganz lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Nascimento drives through and clinches with Ganz against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nascimento. #BC#
Ganz breaks the clinch.
Ganz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nascimento blocks the body kick.
It seemed like Nascimento was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#KD#
Ganz lands a big head kick that sends Nascimento tumbling to the mat! Ganz takes a step backwards and waves Nascimento back to his feet - he wants the finish!
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!#CL#
Nascimento gets tackled into the cage by Ganz. Ganz maintains the clinch.
Nascimento working aggressively here.
Ganz lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Nascimento misses with some punches.
Nascimento goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nascimento misses with a body punch.
Nascimento swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ganz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nascimento backwards.
Nascimento makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ganz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nascimento.
Nascimento is breathing heavily.
Ganz prevents a body shot from Nascimento.
Ganz lands a shot to the body.
Ganz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ganz.
Ganz lands with a short shot to the head.
Ganz tries to throw a body punch but Nascimento avoids it by throwing Ganz back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Ganz.
Ganz tries a body shot but Nascimento blocks it.
Nascimento misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ganz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nascimento backwards.
Ganz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Ganz on the inside.
Bartolomeu Ganz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Good body shot from Ganz.
Ganz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nascimento can do to turn this around?#T3#
Ganz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ganz.
Ganz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ganz scores with a hook to the body.
Ganz misses with a punch to the body.
Ganz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ganz is working Nascimento over against the cage.
Ganz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ganz lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Ganz.
Ganz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nascimento's elbow.
Ganz misses with a body punch.
Ganz tries to work over Nascimento's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ganz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ganz - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ganz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nascimento lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nascimento doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ganz tries a body shot but Nascimento blocks it. #T4#
Nascimento misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nascimento.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ganz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ganz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ganz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ganz scores with a hook to the body.
Nascimento blocks a body shot from Ganz.
Ganz tries to throw a body punch but Nascimento avoids it by throwing Ganz back against the cage.
Ganz tries to work over Nascimento's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ganz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nascimento misses with the head strike.
Ganz lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Ganz.
Ganz misses with a body punch.
Ganz prevents a body shot from Nascimento.
Nascimento takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ganz gets through Nascimento's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Ganz.
Ganz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ganz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bartolomeu Ganz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yago Nascimento's cut.
That's time! Ganz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Ganz! Nascimento is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bartolomeu Ganz!
Bartolomeu Ganz bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SMASH: Frewin vs Puff
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
Diesel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ganz cracks a nice hook into Diesel's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diesel. Ganz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ganz thuds a left hand into Diesel's body.
Ganz misses with a shot to the body
and Diesel counters with a three punch combo that has Ganz backing up. Ganz nods at Diesel to acknowledge the strikes.
Ganz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Diesel lands with an uppercut that bounces Ganz off the cage and back into range.
Diesel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#It looks like Sour Diesel has been cut.
Diesel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ganz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab lands there for Diesel.
Diesel is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Diesel throws a sloppy head kick and Ganz moves out of range easily. #T1#
Diesel cracks Ganz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ganz throws a hook but Diesel blocks it.
Ganz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diesel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ganz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diesel can pounce on him.
Ganz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ganz throws a poor cross that misses
and Diesel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diesel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Diesel is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Diesel lands a nice looking body shot.
Ganz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diesel.#T2#
Diesel throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ganz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ganz works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diesel takes a swing at Ganz's ribcage but misses.
As Diesel backs away, Ganz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Diesel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ganz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diesel's hands.#ROC#Diesel is rocked!
Diesel throws a combination that misses
and Ganz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ganz throws a hook but Diesel blocks it.
Ganz takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Diesel swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ganz scores with a counter punch that sends Diesel to the canvas! Ganz smells blood - he's punishing Diesel with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Diesel has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bartolomeu Ganz!
Bartolomeu Ganz was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: SMASH: Nascimento vs Huust
Date: Aug 20, 2023

#R1#
Ganz tries a low kick but Boomer avoids it.
A big left from Boomer misses.
Ganz throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Boomer.
Ganz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Boomer counter with a right hand.
Boomer moves in looking to clinch but Ganz pushes him off.
Ganz ducks under a wild hook from Boomer.
Boomer misses with a body shot
and Ganz counters with a stiff right hand.
Boomer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ganz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Boomer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Boomer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Boomer walks into a jab.
Boomer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Boomer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ganz moves away.
Boomer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ganz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Boomer with a body shot.
Boomer throws a hook but Ganz blocks it.
Ganz lands a body shot.
Boomer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ganz counters with a nice uppercut.
Boomer missing with a left hand there. Ganz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boomer throws a jab when Ganz was well out of range.
Ganz is trying to counter with his kicks.
Boomer throws a poor cross that misses
and Ganz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boomer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ganz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A big right from Ganz misses.
Ganz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Ganz responds with a good body kick, but Boomer manages to step out the way in time.#T2#
Ganz explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Boomer wants to clinch.
Boomer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ganz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boomer.
Boomer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Boomer throws a jab but it's blocked by Ganz.
Ganz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boomer manages to avoid it.
Ganz swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Boomer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ganz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Boomer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Boomer is looking to counter punch.
A head kick misses from Ganz.
Ganz lands with a straight right. Boomer didn't see that one coming.
Some bone on bone action there as Ganz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Boomer swinging wildly here.
Ganz throws the kick towards the body but Boomer avoids it.
Ganz scoring well with a low kick there.
Boomer misses with an uppercut
and Ganz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Boomer's knee momentarily.
Boomer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ganz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Boomer misses with a right hand
and Ganz counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Mike Boomer has been cut.#T4#
Decent striking displayed by Ganz there.
Boomer thumps Ganz with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ganz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ganz is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Boomer had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Ganz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Boomer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ganz was well out of range. Poor timing from Boomer.
Boomer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boomer throws a poor cross that misses
and Boomer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sloppy strikes from Boomer. Those never looked like landing.
A little jabbing left from Ganz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big left from Boomer misses.
Boomer lands a nice shot that snaps Ganz's head back.
Ganz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Boomer connects with a body shot that sends Ganz's belly button to the back.
Boomer misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bartolomeu Ganz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Boomer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Boomer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ganz's sensitive parts.
Ganz looks to throw the jab but Boomer is out of range.
Ganz misses with a double jab.
Boomer misses with a straight right.
Boomer misses with an uppercut
and Ganz counters with a leg kick.
Boomer looks to land a left hand but Ganz moved out of range nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Ganz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ganz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Boomer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ganz is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boomer darts in trying to clinch
and Ganz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boomer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T1#
Boomer lands a slapping body shot.
Ganz swings for the body but Boomer moves out of range.
Boomer throws the left hand but Ganz avoids the punch easily.
Ganz scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Ganz gets tackled into the cage by Boomer. Boomer maintains the clinch.
Boomer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ganz backwards.
Ganz lands a body punch.
Ganz blocks an elbow strike from Boomer.
Boomer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ganz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boomer backwards.
Ganz has Boomer pressed against the cage.
Ganz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Ganz.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ganz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ganz blocks the elbow strike. #T2#
Ganz lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ganz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ganz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boomer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ganz misses with a punch to the body.
Ganz tries to work over Boomer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ganz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Boomer.
A right hook to the body lands for Ganz.
A short right from Ganz.
Ganz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boomers head. #BC2#
Ganz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Boomer 's head but he takes it in his stride.#KD2#
Ganz lands a big right hand that sends Boomer crashing to the mat! Ganz stays standing though and waves Boomer back to his feet!#ROC2#Boomer is rocked!
Boomer throws a looping overhand right but Ganz ducks down to avoid it.
Oh Boomer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ganz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Boomer seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Ganz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ganz lands a jab to the nose.
Ganz pounces like a tiger and cracks Boomer with a vicious hook! Boomer is down but not out! Ganz follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bartolomeu Ganz!
A very excited looking Bartolomeu Ganz 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: SMASH: Hakekia vs Kentas
Date: Jul 09, 2023

#R1#
Gee throws a lazy right hand but Ganz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ganz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ganz lands with an overhand left.
Gee with a nice calf kick.
Ganz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gee has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Gee takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gee misses with a low kick.
Ganz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gee thows a leg kick but Ganz checks it
and Ganz counters with a nice uppercut.
Ganz keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganz connects with a body shot that sends Gee's belly button to the back.
Ganz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Inspektor Gee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ganz throws a front kick aimed at Gee's knee but Gee avoids it well.
Ganz connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gee. #T1#
Gee throws a head kick that misses
and Ganz counters with an outside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Gee.
Ganz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gee throws a series of punches but Ganz avoids them all with ease.
Gee swings for the body but Ganz moves out of range.
Gee jabs Ganz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ganz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Ganz throws out a leg kick but Gee moves out of range and Ganz only half commits.
Ganz scores with a leg kick.
Gee looks for the body kick but Ganz saw that one coming.
Gee throws a body shot but no joy.
A low kick from Gee misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ganz misses with a body kick.
Gee wants to clinch up but Ganz keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Good shot there by Ganz.
Gee throws a shot from downtown. Ganz moves away and avoids it.
Ganz wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ganz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ganz throws a counter high kick but Gee was just alert enough to avoid it.
Gee misses with a leg kick.
Ganz tries a low kick but Gee avoids it.
Gee wants to counter with a clinch but Ganz pushes him away.
Ganz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gee moves away.
A punch combination from Gee misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gee throws a lazy uppercut
and Ganz counters with a solid body kick.
Ganz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Gee. Those never looked like landing.
Gee fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ganz is out of range.
Ganz throws a chopping leg kick but Gee manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A good leg kick by Ganz. #T3#
Ganz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ganz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gee was well out of range. Poor timing from Ganz.
Gee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ganz moves away.
Gee with the inside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ganz.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ganz, as that shot connected. #CL2#
Gee has closed the distance and engaged Ganz in a clinch.
Gee has a couple of punches blocked by Ganz.
Ganz can't find room to land a body shot as Gee controls the action.
Ganz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gee's elbow.
Gee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Ganz.
Gee tries to work over Ganz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Ganz as the two fighters clinch.
Ganz digs a right hand into Gee's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gee's gas tank.
Gee looks winded!#T4#
Gee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A hook to the body from Ganz.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ganz.
Ganz lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ganz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gee backwards.
Good body shot from Ganz.
Ganz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ganz is leaning against Gee and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ganz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ganz lands with a light punch inside.
Ganz lands a nice uppercut.
Ganz presses Gee against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Ganz on the inside.
Ganz scores with a hook to the body.
Ganz is working Gee over against the cage.
Ganz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gee backwards.
Ganz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ganz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Ganz.
Ganz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gee backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bartolomeu Ganz dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Gee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gee with a nice calf kick.
A head kick by Gee misses
and Ganz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gee's knee momentarily.
Gee throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ganz.#CL#
Gee gets tackled into the cage by Ganz. Ganz maintains the clinch.
Gee is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ganz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gee backwards.
Ganz avoids a wild elbow strike from Gee.
Ganz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ganz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Ganz on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Ganz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gee is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Ganz.
Still in the clinch, Ganz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ganz lands a left hand. #ROC#Gee is rocked!
Bartolomeu Ganz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ganz digs a right hand underneath Gee's ribcage. Gee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gee is still on wobbly legs! Can Ganz finish him?
Ganz unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Gee! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Ganz is unloading with more strikes now! Gee drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bartolomeu Ganz!
A less than humble Bartolomeu Ganz misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: SMASH: Cobb vs Bartz
Date: Jun 11, 2023

#R1#
Ganz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dankovich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've been informed that Ganz has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ganz throws a jab when Dankovich was well out of range.
Dankovich quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Ganz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ganz.
Dankovich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ganz.
Dankovich throwing a counter right hand but Ganz manages to avoid it.
A jab from Dankovich misses.
Dankovich chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dankovich takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ganz looks to land a right hand but Dankovich moved out of range.
Ganz throws a lazy right hand but Dankovich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Dankovich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Dankovich scores with a hook.
We've been told by Dankovich's head coaches at Primal Concrete Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ganz looks to land a left hand but Dankovich moved out of range nicely.
Ganz throws a poor cross that misses
and Dankovich counters with a leg kick.
Ganz misses with a left hand
and Dankovich counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ganz looks winded!
A swing and a miss from Dankovich.
Ganz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dankovich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dankovich checks a leg kick.
Ganz misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Dankovich throws out a loose jab but Ganz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dankovich moves out of range as Ganz throws a body kick.
Dankovich throws a leg kick but Ganz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Ganz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ganz misses with an uppercut
and Dankovich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ganz throws an off balance right hand
enabling Dankovich 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!
Ganz throws a right hand that misses
and Dankovich counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anzor Dankovich!
Anzor Dankovich was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: SMASH: Chavaski vs Sam
Date: May 14, 2023

#R1#
Paschal shoots in for a takedown but Ganz shows good takedown defense.
Paschal takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Paschal fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Ganz. No joy for Paschal on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akil Paschal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paschal shoots in looking for a takedown. Ganz tries to sprawl out of it but Paschal keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ganz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ganz tests Paschal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ganz has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paschal shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ganz defends it nicely.#TD#
Paschal shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ganz is trying to defend but Paschal finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T1#
Paschal seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ganz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Paschal is thwarting Ganz's attempts to control the position.
Paschal is looking to take a break and control but Ganz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ganz is looking to improve his position.
Paschal uses his free foot to push down on Ganz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ganz.
Paschal prevents Ganz from getting the reversal.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Paschal has hold of Ganz's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ganz manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Paschal moves to the back position.
Ganz tries to roll but Paschal sticks to his back. #SUB#
Paschal looking to break Ganz's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ganz remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Paschal will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Paschal controlling from the back.
Ganz trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Ganz preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Paschal.
Paschal avoiding Ganz 's attempts to control his hands. #T3#
Ganz tries to escape the position. #SUB#
Paschal is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
I really don't envy Ganz right now. #SUB#
Paschal is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ganz is defending well though. Paschal let's go of the attempt for now.
Ganz is really stuck here.
Paschal trying to control.#SUB#
Ganz is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #T4#
I really don't envy Ganz right now.
Ganz trying to control but not successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Paschal patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
A lull in the action here.
Ganz can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Paschal working for the choke.
Paschal keeps control of the position as Ganz tries to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akil Paschal dominated that round.
That's time! Paschal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ganz cracks Paschal with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ganz punishes Paschal's body with a nice straight punch.
Paschal fails with the takedown
and Paschal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ganz scores with a jab to the head.
Paschal shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ganz as he avoids it easily.
Ganz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ganz lands a big head kick that sends Paschal to the canvas! Ganz follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bartolomeu Ganz!

Event: Bellicose XLI
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1#
Ganz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tamburello.
Ganz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ganz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ganz 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.
A punch lands to the side of Ganz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tamburello misses with a right hand
and Tamburello takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice body punch from Tamburello.
Tamburello misses with a hook to the body #CL#
and Ganz counters by clinching up.
Ganz misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ganz.
Ganz works on Tamburello's body with a couple of short punches.
Ganz throws a punch but it's blocked by Tamburello.
Tamburello blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Ganz fails to land.
Ganz prevents a body shot from Tamburello.
Ganz misses with a punch to the body.
Ganz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tamburello tries to circle away but Ganz has him pinned against the cage.
Tamburello swings wildly with an uppercut but Ganz uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Tamburello tries a body shot but Ganz blocks it.
Ganz is working Tamburello over against the cage.
Tamburello swings wildly with an uppercut but Ganz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Ganz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tamburello goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Ganz on the inside.
Ganz lands a shoulder strike.
Ganz pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tamburello misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ganz misses with a punch to the body.
Tamburello misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Ganz.
Tamburello blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ganz gets through Tamburello's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Tamburello - that landed with a thud. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ganz.
Ganz keeps control of Tamburello as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tamburello softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tamburello throws a punch but it's blocked by Ganz.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Tamburello's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tamburello throws a good cross that connects.
Ganz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ganz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tamburello.
Tamburello has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ganz finds it's way round the side to connect with Tamburello's head.
Tamburello loads up on a big right hand but Ganz slips the punch.
A big left from Tamburello misses.
Ganz ducks under a wild hook from Tamburello.
Ganz throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tamburello avoids it.
Ganz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ganz connects with a solid leg kick.
Tamburello connects with a body shot.#T3#
Tamburello connects with a single shot there.
Tamburello misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tamburello takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tamburello throws a body shot but no joy.
Tamburello works the jab nicely.
Tamburello lands a jab to the nose.
Tamburello fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ganz manages to avoid it.
Ganz lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ganz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ganz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tamburello throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tamburello swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tamburello misses with a jab to the body
and Ganz counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Tamburello misses the target.
Tamburello ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
Tamburello tests Ganz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tamburello misses with a body shot.
Ganz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tamburello punishes Ganz's body with a nice straight punch.
Ganz is breathing heavily.
A punch lands to the side of Ganz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tamburello connects with a jab.
Tamburello just misses with a punch to the body.
Tamburello throws a body punch but Ganz moves out of range.
Ganz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tamburello lands a really nice looking cross but Ganz seems unphased.
Chris Tamburello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ganz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ganz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Tamburello 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#
Ganz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tamburello.
Tamburello lands a two punch combo.
Ganz blocks a jab.
Tamburello scores with a hook to the body. Ganz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tamburello throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Tamburello backs away, Ganz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tamburello smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tamburello scores with a hook to the body. Ganz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tamburello misses with a series of wild punches.
Tamburello misses with a wild body shot.
Ganz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tamburello lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tamburello moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Tamburello swings widly with a right hand
and Ganz counters with a stiff right hand.
Tamburello misses with an uppercut. Ganz saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tamburello. Ganz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tamburello tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ganz was well out of range. Poor timing from Tamburello.
Tamburello misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ganz.
Tamburello misses with a combination
and Ganz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tamburello's knee momentarily.
Ganz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chris Tamburello seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tamburello cracks Ganz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Tamburello misses.
Ganz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tamburello moves away.
Ganz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tamburello counters with a straight right hand.
Tamburello misses with a shot to the body
and Ganz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Ganz scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ganz 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.
Tamburello with a nice cross.
Tamburello swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ganz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ganz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tamburello jabs Ganz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tamburello swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ganz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ganz connects with a solid leg kick.
Tamburello swinging wildly here.
It looked like Ganz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tamburello.
Tamburello avoids the body shot from Ganz.
Tamburello now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tamburello throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Ganz throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Tamburello misses its intended target.
Ganz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tamburello misses with a jab to the body
and Ganz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ganz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tamburellos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tamburello staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Tamburello misses the target.
Good standup being displayed there by Tamburello as he connects with a hook.
Tamburello lands with a cross.
Ganz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tamburello dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tamburello misses with a left hand
and Ganz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tamburello misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ganz.
Tamburello misses with a wild combination. #T4#
Tamburello misses with a hook
and Ganz counters with an inside leg kick.
Tamburello has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Tamburello. Ganz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ganz throws a counter high kick but Tamburello was just alert enough to avoid it.
Tamburello checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tamburello misses with a hook.
Ganz is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ganz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ganz moves out of range as Tamburello strikes.
Ganz throws a lazy right hand but Tamburello sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the body from Tamburello misses
and Ganz counters with a leg kick.
Tamburello is breathing heavily.
Tamburello takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tamburello takes a swing at Ganz's ribcage but misses.
Good exchange - Tamburello coming out on top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Tamburello showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A big left from Ganz misses.
Tamburello looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tamburello on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ganz clobbers Tamburello with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tamburello misses the body punch
and Ganz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ganz slips a straight right by Tamburello.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tamburello 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.
Tamburello throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tamburello misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Ganz to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Tamburello is rocked!
Tamburello takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tamburello is still on wobbly legs! Can Ganz finish him?
Tamburello dips to his left and cracks Ganz with an uppercut!
An inside leg kick lands from Ganz.
Tamburello lands with a cross.
Tamburello seems to have recovered his senses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Tamburello, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tamburello tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Tamburello throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ganz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tamburello misses the jab.
Some wild striking there from Tamburello.
Tamburello misses with a body shot.
Ganz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tamburello ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tamburello connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tamburello misses with a wild combination.
Ganz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Tamburello throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ganz makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tamburello really felt that one!
Tamburello just misses with a punch to the body.
Bartolomeu Ganz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ganz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tamburello at a distance.
Tamburello on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tamburello throws a combination that misses
and Ganz finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Tamburello moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ganz lands with a hook. Tamburello tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ganz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tamburello misses with a hook
and Ganz counters with a stiff right hand.
Tamburello loads up on a big right hand but Ganz slips the punch.
Tamburello misses with a body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Ganz misses its target.#T3#
Ganz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ganz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tamburello.
Tamburello misses with a body shot
enabling Ganz to counter with a crisp jab.
Tamburello blocks a low kick nicely.
Tamburello throws a body punch but Ganz moves out of range.
Ganz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tamburello misses with a body shot.
Tamburello throws a big shot that misses.
Tamburello just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGanz.
Tamburello looks to score with a jab to the body but Ganz is just out of range.
Ganz quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Tamburello takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ganz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tamburello.
Tamburello misses with a left hand
and Ganz counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
Ganz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tamburello. That did some damage!
Ganz lands with a nice body kick.
Ganz scores with a nice head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tamburello falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ganz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ganz connects with a solid leg kick. #KD#
Ganz feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Tamburello sprawling to the canvas! Tamburello rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Ganz finish him?!
Tamburello with a jab.
Ganz lands a nice shot to the body.
Tamburello throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ganz 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 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bartolomeu Ganz!

Event: Bellicose XXXI
Date: Mar 04, 2023

#R1#
Nice jab there from Ganz. #CUT2#It looks like Glover Levangasti has been cut.
Ganz misses the jab.
Glover Levangasti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ganz. Levangasti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Levangasti connects with a solid leg kick.
Ganz misses with a wild body shot.
Levangasti has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Slaughter Houze in the buildup to the fight.
Ganz lands a jab to Levangasti's midsection.
Levangasti takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD#
Levangasti dives in and scores a takedown into Ganz's guard.
Ganz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Levangasti.
Levangasti trying to control but Ganz is working from the bottom.
Ganz pulls Levangasti in close to prevent any damage.
Ganz keeping moving, preventing Levangasti from controlling successfully.
Levangasti 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#
Levangasti lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Levangasti won't allow Ganz to sweep him here.
Ganz keeping moving, preventing Levangasti from controlling successfully.
Levangasti postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ganz trying to control the position.
Ganz pulls Levangasti in close to prevent any damage.
Levangasti loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #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.
Ganz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ganz managing to control the position.
Levangasti throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ganz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ganz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ganz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Levangasti controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ganz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Levangasti moves away.#TD#
Levangasti closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T3#
Levangasti performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ganz wants to control but Levangasti is keeping busy.
Ganz is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ganz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ganz has hold of Levangasti's hands but Levangasti slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ganz scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Levangasti manages to mount him!
Ganz can't escape the position.
BOOM! Levangasti connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Levangasti is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Levangasti trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Levangasti raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Levangasti lands a couple of good shots and Ganz has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Levangasti lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Ganz.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Glover Levangasti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Glover Levangasti's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Levangasti cracks Ganz with an open hand slap.
Ganz has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Levangasti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ganz can do to turn this around?
Ganz connects with a jab.
Levangasti scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Levangasti shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ganz defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganz misses with a wild body shot.
Ganz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Levangasti rather than just go for the knockout.
Ganz misses with a hook.
Ganz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Levangasti's head.#T1#
Ganz lands a body shot.
Levangasti scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ganz throws a body punch but Levangasti moves out of range.
Levangasti ducks under a wild hook from Ganz.
Levangasti lands with a shot to the body.
Ganz misses with a body shot.
Ganz misses the shot to the body.
Ganz needs to keep his hands up - Levangasti had a free shot at his head there.
Levangasti scores with a nice right hand.
Ganz throws a lazy right hand but Levangasti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ganz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Levangasti.#T2#
Levangasti swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ganz.
Ganz scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Levangasti just misses with a punch to the body.
Ganz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Levangasti misses with a low kick.
Levangasti looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ganz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Levangasti.
Ganz misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Levangasti decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ganz's guard.
Ganz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Levangasti is one step ahead there.
Ganz is trying to keep Levangasti in close. #T3#
Levangasti throwing strikes but missing.
Levangasti throws a strike but Ganz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Levangasti being controlled here, momentarily.
Ganz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ganz trying to control but Levangasti is working from the bottom.
Levangasti manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ganz manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ganz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Levangasti throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Levangasti postures up and lands a big shot to Ganz's brow.
Levangasti trying to control the position from guard on top but Ganz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Levangasti landing with the ground and pound.
Levangasti content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Levangasti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ganz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Glover Levangasti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Levangasti connects with a couple of short punches.
Levangasti throwing strikes but missing.
Ganz working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Glover Levangasti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Glover Levangasti's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A jab from Levangasti finds it's way through Ganz's defenses.
Ganz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Levangasti moves away.
A big left from Levangasti misses.
Levangasti walks into a stiff left hand from Ganz.
Levangasti tries to land a leg kick but Ganz saw it coming and moves away.
Levangasti moves away from the strike by Ganz.
Bartolomeu Ganz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ganz needs to keep his hands up - Levangasti had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levangasti looks to land a body kick but Ganz moved away.
Ganz is looking to slow Levangasti down with leg kicks.
Levangasti misses the body punch
and Ganz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T1#
Levangasti is looking to chop away at Ganz's legs.
Ganz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Levangasti is defended easily by Ganz.
Levangasti slips under a jab.
Levangasti attempts a counter takedown but Ganz avoids it well and moves away.
Ganz scores with a nice strike.
Ganz misses the jab.
Ganz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Levangasti feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice body punch from Levangasti. #T2#
Ganz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Levangasti shoots in looking for a takedown but Ganz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Levangasti's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bartolomeu Ganz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ganz scores with a jab to the body.
Levangasti looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Levangasti closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ganz circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glover Levangasti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Levangasti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ganz just misses with a punch to the body.
Levangasti changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Levangasti throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ganz was covering up waiting for the punch and Levangasti finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ganz is looking to stand back up but Levangasti counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Ganz. #T3##REVB#
Still in half guard, Levangasti seems content to control.
Levangasti lands strikes from half guard.
Ganz gets back to full guard.
Levangasti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ganz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ganz pulls Levangasti in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Levangasti wants to control from the top but Ganz keeps moving.
Levangasti won't allow Ganz to get back to his feet.
Ganz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ganz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Levangasti. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Levangasti working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Levangasti content to stall in guard here.
Ganz is wriggling around but Levangasti manages to pass to half guard.
Levangasti working over Ganz with some ground and pound. Ganz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bartolomeu Ganz.
I think Levangasti 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Bellicose XXVI
Date: Feb 12, 2023

#R1#
Seanoa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ganz.
Ganz throws a right hand that misses
and Seanoa counters with a stiff right hand.
Seanoa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Seanoa misses with a jab to the body
and Seanoa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Seanoa moves out of range of the body kick from Ganz.
Seanoa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ganz is out of range.
Seanoa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganz lands a nice looking body kick.
Seanoa throws a sloppy head kick and Ganz moves out of range easily. #T1#
Ganz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ganz has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nice straight punches there by Seanoa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Seanoa.
Seanoa moves out of range of the strikes.
Ganz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ganz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Seanoa in his tracks. #CL#
Seanoa clinches with his opponent.
Seanoa tries to work over Ganz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ganz.
A short body shot lands from Ganz as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Seanoa.
Seanoa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ganz blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Seanoa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ganz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ganz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short body shot lands from Ganz as the two fighters clinch.
Seanoa is breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ganz.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ganz struggles to land a body shot inside as Seanoa controls his hands.
Seanoa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ganz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ganz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Seanoa's elbow.
Seanoa presses Ganz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ganz can't find room to land a body shot as Seanoa controls the action.
Ganz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Seanoas head.
Ganz working aggressively here. #BC2#
Ganz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice straight punches there by Seanoa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Seanoa.
Seanoa avoids the body shot from Ganz.
Seanoa throwing a counter right hand but Ganz manages to avoid it.
Ganz lands a slapping body shot. #T3#
Ganz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Seanoa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Seanoa scores with a jab. Ganz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ganz.
Seanoa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Seanoa tries to land a front kick but Ganz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ganz throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #CL#
Ganz gets tackled into the cage by Seanoa. Seanoa maintains the clinch.
Ganz misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Seanoa.
A right handed body shot lands from Seanoa.
Ganz scores with a shot to the side of Seanoa's head. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ganz.
Ganz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Seanoa misses with a punch to the body.
Ganz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seanoa misses with a punch on the inside.
Seanoa misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ganz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Seanoa can't find room to land a body shot as Ganz controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Seanoa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Seanoa throws a punch but it's blocked by Ganz.
A right hook to the body lands for Ganz.
Seanoa misses with a body punch.
Seanoa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Seanoa is working Ganz over against the cage.
Ganz swings wildly with an uppercut but Seanoa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seanoa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ganz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seanoa lands a body shot.
Seanoa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bartolomeu Ganz will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A left lands for Seanoa.#CUT#It looks like Bartolomeu Ganz has been cut.
Ganz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Ganz as he connects with a hook.
Ganz thows a body kick. Seanoa tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ganz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ganz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seanoa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bartolomeu Ganz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Seanoa rushes Ganz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Ganz can't find room to land a body shot as Seanoa controls the action.
Ganz pushes Seanoa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Seanoa throws a punch but it's blocked by Ganz.
Ganz digs a right hand into Seanoa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Seanoa's gas tank.
Ganz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nuufo Seanoa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seanoa.
A nice left hand lands by Ganz.
Seanoa working aggressively here.
Seanoa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Ganz.
Seanoa lands a right hand.
Seanoa misses with some punches.
Ganz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ganz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Seanoas head.
Ganz lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Ganz - that landed with a thud.
Ganz lands with a short shot to the head.
Ganz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ganz misses with a punch to the body.
Ganz lands a body shot.
Ganz lands a body shot in the clinch. #T2#
Ganz gets through Seanoa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Ganz.
Ganz lands with a right to the head.
Ganz lands a left hand.
Ganz lands with a left to the head.
Seanoa tries to throw a body punch but Ganz avoids it by throwing Seanoa back against the cage.
Ganz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Ganz breaks from the clinch.
Ganz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ganz moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ganz!
Ganz connects with a single shot there.
Ganz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Seanoa moves forwards but Ganz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ganz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Seanoa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ganz counters with a low kick, right behind Seanoa 's knee.
Seanoa steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ganz. That one must have hurt.
Nice shot lands for Ganz.
Seanoa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ganz can pounce on him.
Seanoa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ganz lands a nice looking body kick.#T4#
Ganz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ganz scores with a punch to the head.
Ganz clobbers Seanoa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ganz cracks Seanoa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Seanoa looks to throw the jab but Ganz is out of range.
Ganz throws a lazy body kick
and Seanoa counters with a thumping low kick.
A nice leg kick from Ganz, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bartolomeu Ganz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Seanoa fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bartolomeu Ganz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bartolomeu Ganz'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Ganz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ganz throws the left hand but Seanoa avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Seanoa instigates a clinch. #TD#
Seanoa drags the fight down to the ground.
Ganz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ganz trying to control but Seanoa is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Seanoa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ganz passes into side control.
Seanoa tries to escape but Ganz is in control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seanoa is trying to control Ganz's posture but Ganz avoids it.
Ganz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Seanoa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ganz taking a breather here. #T1#
Seanoa tries to bench press Ganz off him but Ganz keeps the position.
Ganz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ganz wants to control but Seanoa is keeping him busy.
Seanoa is being controlled here.
Nuufo Seanoa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Seanoa sneaks back into half guard.
Ganz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Seanoa trying to control but Ganz postures up.
Ganz stalling.
Let's hope that Ganz has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3#
Seanoa wants to improve his position but Ganz is controlling well.
Ganz is trying to control the action in half guard but Seanoa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Seanoa throws out a loose jab but Ganz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ganz lands with a kick to the ribs.
Seanoa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ganz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ganz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Seanoa throws a sloppy head kick and Ganz moves out of range easily. #T4#
Ganz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Seanoa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ganz lands a nice looking kick to the body. Seanoa takes a step back to recover.
Seanoa throws a sloppy head kick
and Ganz counters with a nice body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ganz - that will leave a mark!
Seanoa ducks right into an uppercut from Ganz.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ganz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Seanoa misses with a double jab
and Ganz counters with a nice body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bartolomeu Ganz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ganz 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bartolomeu Ganz!

Event: Bellicose XIV
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1#
Ganz just misses with a punch to the body.
Ganz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ganz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been told by Seigel's head coaches at Ice Cream Parlour that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ganz looks to score with a jab to the body but Seigel is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Seigel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ganz misses with a kick to the body.
Ganz has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ganz misses with a looping right.
A shot to the liver by Ganz. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seigel misses with a looping left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ganz.#T1#
Ganz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Seigel throws a leg kick but Ganz moved away.
Seigel jabs Ganz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bartolomeu Ganz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seigel throws out a loose jab but Ganz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ganz works Seigel's body with a nice hook.
Ganz throws out a loose jab but Seigel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seigel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ganz takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ganz tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Nice body kick there by Ganz.
Ganz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ganz thuds his right hand into Seigel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ganz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ganz just misses with a punch to the body.
Seigel staying out of range there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seigel jabs Ganz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Seigel throws a lazy head kick
and Ganz counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Seigel clinches. #T3#
Seigel lands with a light punch inside.
Ganz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Seigel trying to land knees to the body.
Good body shot from Ganz.
Seigel blocks a body shot from Ganz.
Seigel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seigel blocking some punches.
Ganz lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Ganz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ganz misses with an uppercut
enabling Seigel to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Bartolomeu Ganz has been cut.
Ganz misses with a low kick.
A low kick lands for Ganz.
Seigel throws a right hand that misses
letting Ganz counter with a right hand. #T4#
Seigel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Seigel misses with a hook.
Ganz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Seigel is able to avoid easily.
Seigel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ganz misses with a kick to the body.
Ganz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Seigel slips a straight right by Ganz.
A low kick from Ganz misses
and Seigel counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bartolomeu Ganz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bartolomeu Ganz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Seigel. That's going to slow Ganz down.
Ganz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ganz throws a big shot that misses.
Seigel scores with a leg kick.
Seigel slips a straight right by Ganz.
And Seigel counters with a quick kick to the body but Ganz blocks it.
Ganz throws the kick towards the body but Seigel avoids it.
Ganz scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganz throws a leg kick but Seigel moved away.
Seigel is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ganz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ganz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Seigels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
That kick from Ganz tenderised Seigel's leg. Seigel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ganz throws a chopping leg kick but Seigel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A big right from Seigel misses.
Ganz throws a lazy right hand but Seigel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ganz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ganz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Seigel is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Seigel misses with a wild body shot.
Ganz only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ganz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T2#
Nice straight punches there by Ganz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ganz.
Seigel throws an overhand right that lands on Ganz's shoulder, as Ganz tries to avoid the shot.
Ganz with the inside leg kick.
Ganz throws a wild body kick that Seigel sees coming a mile off.
A little feinted left hand from Seigel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Seigel tries to close the distance and clinch but Ganz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ganz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice defenses there by Ganz.
Seigel backing away here, and Ganz unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Seigel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ganz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Seigel thinking.
Seigel blocks a low kick nicely.#T3#
Ganz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Seigel blocks a jab.
Seigel misses with a leg kick
and Ganz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Seigel has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ganz.
Ganz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Seigel.
Seigel slips a jab from Ganz.
Seigel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Seigel scores with a head kick.
An inside leg kick from Seigel misses.
Ganz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ganz moves out of range of the strikes.
Seigel scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ganz is breathing heavily.
Both fighters circling a little - Seigel finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ganz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ganz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Seigel finds it's way round the side to connect with Ganz's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bartolomeu Ganz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bartolomeu Ganz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Seigel throws a big shot that misses.
Ganz scores with a jab. Seigel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ganz throws a push kick but Seigel slaps the foot to one side.
Seigel is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ganz throws an overhand right that lands on Seigel's shoulder, as Seigel tries to avoid the shot.
Ganz misses with a leg kick
and Seigel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Seigel misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Seigel counters with a nice uppercut.
Seigel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Seigel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Ganz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Seigel throws out the jab.
Ganz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ganz moves out of range as Seigel throws a body kick.
Ganz lands a front kick.
Ganz misses with a series of wild punches.
Seigel swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ganz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ganz takes one to the chin there.
Bugsy Seigel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ganz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Seigel lands a jab.
Ganz catches Seigel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Seigel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ganz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ganz throws out a loose jab but Seigel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seigel lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seigel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ganz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3##KD#
Seigel cracks Ganz with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ganz looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Seigel finish him?
Seigel blocks a low kick nicely.
Seigel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Seigel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #KD#
Seigel feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ganz sprawling to the canvas! Ganz rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Seigel finish him?! #ROC#Ganz is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ganz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ganz is still on wobbly legs! Can Seigel finish him?
Seigel scores with a kick to the body.
Ganz seems to have recovered his senses.
Seigel missing with a left hand there. Ganz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Seigel.
Ganz lands a really nice looking cross but Seigel seems unphased.
Ganz misses with a right hand
and Seigel counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick by Seigel - that's a beauty! Ganz is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Seigel can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bugsy Seigel!
Bugsy Seigel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Bellicose VI
Date: Nov 26, 2022

#R1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ganz 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 GU has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from GU and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ganz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
GU catches Ganz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ganz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by GU.
Bartolomeu Ganz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
GU moves out of range as Ganz strikes.
Ganz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ganz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
GU has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ganz.
Ganz throws out a powerful jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ganz - that will leave a mark! #T1#
Ganz ducks under a wild hook from GU.
Ganz avoids the body shot from GU.
Ganz slips under a jab.
Ganz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ganz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but GU was well out of range. Poor timing from Ganz.
GU 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.
Ganz takes a swing at GU's ribcage but misses.
A lazy body kick from Ganz
and GU counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ganz throws a looping overhand right but GU ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Ganz misses with a looping left.
Ganz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ganz keeps GU at a distance using the push kick.
A head kick misses from Ganz.
GU unleashes a big counter combination but Ganz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#CL#
Ganz has GU up against the cage in a clinch.
GU prevents a body shot from Ganz.
Ganz has GU pressed against the cage, preventing GU from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
GU breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
GU keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ganz misses with a body shot
and GU counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts GU, as that shot connected.
Ganz throws a nice outside leg kick.
GU connects with a right hand. Ganz shakes it off.
A slow jab from Ganz misses its intended target.
A big left from GU misses.
Ganz tried to counter with a leg kick but GU avoided it.
GU swings widly with a right hand
and Ganz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ganz misses with a looping right.
Ganz looks for the body kick but GU saw that one coming.
GU is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ganz with a body shot.#T4#
Ganz throws a lazy body kick
and GU counters with a stiff right hand.
Ganz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from GU misses.
GU looks to throw the jab but Ganz is out of range.
Ganz thumps GU with a low kick.
Ganz misses the jab.
GU throws an off balance right hand
and Ganz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ganz missing with a left hand there. GU was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
GU looks like he wants to counter punch here.
GU tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ganz was well out of range. Poor timing from GU.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bartolomeu Ganz 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#
Ganz looks to land a right hand but GU moved out of range.
GU looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
GU connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ganz connects with an inside leg kick.
Ganz thows a leg kick but GU checks it
and GU counters with a one-two to the body.
Ganz takes a swing at GU's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from GU! But no joy.
Ganz catches GU with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
GU fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ganz manages to avoid it.
Ganz slips under a jab.
GU lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Ganz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Ganz as he connects with a hook.
Ganz lands a nice leg kick that just misses GU's sensitive parts.
GU throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ganz tried to counter with a leg kick but GU avoided it.
The fighters circling - Ganz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
GU takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ganz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bartolomeu Ganz is winning the standup battle so far.
Ganz staying out of range there.
GU's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
Ganz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. GU looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ganz scores with a body shot.
GU throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ganz.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ganz moves out of range of the strikes.
GU checks a low kick from Ganz.
Ganz lands a nice shot that snaps GU's head back.
Ganz lands a leg kick that knocks GU off balance momentarily.#T3#
Ganz misses with an uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ganz. That's going to slow GU down.
Ganz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before GU has time to react.
GU swings for the body but Ganz moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Ganz misses the target.
GU now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ganz connects with the punch.
GU throws a jab but it's blocked by Ganz.
Ganz misses with a left hand
and Ganz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Ganz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
GU moves out of range of the leg kick from Ganz.
Nice body punch from GU.
Ganz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that GU can do to turn this around?
GU throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
GU swings for the body but Ganz moves out of range.
GU fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ganz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ganz throws a leg kick
enabling GU to counter with a crisp jab.
GU misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bartolomeu Ganz dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Ganz.
GU throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ganz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
GU jabs at Ganz's body.
GU throws a jab but it's blocked by Ganz.
Ganz throws a hook to the side of GU's head but GU sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ganz misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
GU blocks the body kick.
GU misses the body punch
and Ganz counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
A jab lands there for Ganz.
A swing and a miss from Ganz.
GU let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ganz throws a front kick aimed at GU's knee but GU avoids it well.
A countering left hand to the body from GU misses.
Ganz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on GU. That did some damage!
Ganz lands a jab to GU's midsection.
Ganz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches GU on the side of the head.#ROC#GU is rocked!
GU ducks into an uppercut from Ganz and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bartolomeu Ganz!

Event: LAFC 55
Date: Oct 15, 2022

#R1#
Shewmaker just misses with a punch to the body.
Ganz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shewmaker.
Shewmaker throws a poor cross that misses
and Ganz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Steven Shewmaker has been cut.
Nice jab there from Shewmaker.
Shewmaker swings for the body but Ganz moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Ganz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shewmaker throws a jab but it's blocked by Ganz.
Ganz dodges the punch combination from Shewmaker.
Nice defenses there by Ganz.
An attempted straight right counter from Ganz misses the target.
Ganz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shewmaker's sensitive parts.
Ganz seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Steven Shewmaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shewmaker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A quick step to the side and Ganz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ganz lands with a shot to the body.
Ganz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ganz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shewmaker misses with the combination.
A little feinted left hand from Ganz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Ganz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shewmaker.
Ganz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A shot to the body from Shewmaker misses
and Ganz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shewmaker misses with a straight right.
Shewmaker misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Shewmaker throws an off balance right hand
and Ganz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shewmaker thinking.
Ganz thuds his right hand into Shewmaker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shewmaker avoids the body shot from Ganz.
Shewmaker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ganz.
Ganz misses the jab.
Shewmaker misses with an uppercut
enabling Ganz to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#That has opened up Steven Shewmaker's cut even more.
Shewmaker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ganz half committed to a counter leg kick.
Shewmaker throws the left hand but Ganz avoids the punch easily.
Shewmaker scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shewmaker loads up on a big right hand but Ganz slips the punch.
Shewmaker throws a looping overhand right but Ganz ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Ganz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ganz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shewmaker.
Shewmaker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A good leg kick by Ganz.
Shewmaker misses with a hook.
Shewmaker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ganz slips under a jab from Shewmaker.
Ganz connects with a solid leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Shewmaker blocks the leg kick.
Ganz just misses with a punch to the body.
Shewmaker swings for the body but Ganz moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Ganz misses. #T3#
Ganz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shewmaker 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.
Shewmaker misses with a left hand
and Ganz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#The cut above Steven Shewmaker's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Shewmaker misses with a left hand
and Ganz makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Shewmaker really felt that one!
Shewmaker misses with a left hand
and Ganz counters with a left to the body.
Donk. Ganz catches Shewmaker right on the button with a cross.#CUT#Steven Shewmaker's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Shewmaker scores with a sloppy right hand. Ganz should have avoided that one.
A low kick lands for Ganz.
Shewmaker throws a hook but Ganz blocks it.
Shewmaker scores with a head kick.
A jab from Shewmaker misses.
A little feinted left hand from Ganz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shewmaker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shewmaker there as he acknowledges the shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bartolomeu Ganz!

Event: LAFC FN 10
Date: Sep 10, 2022

#R1#
De Smet shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ganz as he avoids it easily.
Ganz misses with a hook. De Smet ducked under it nicely.
Ganz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Ganz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Smet throws a quick inside leg kick.
De Smet fails with the takedown
and Ganz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ganz is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT#It looks like Guillaume De Smet has been cut.
De Smet walks into a jab.
De Smet shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ganz defends it nicely.
Ganz is looking to counter punch.
Bartolomeu Ganz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guillaume De Smet.#T1#
De Smet tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ganz defends well and De Smet ends up having to push Ganz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
De Smet takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD2#
De Smet shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ganz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Smet sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ganz is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ganz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but De Smet wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ganz takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
De Smet working the ground and pound.#SUB2#
De Smet tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no De Smet has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ganz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ganz tries to get out of the position.
Ganz is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
De Smet trying to control the action but Ganz is working from the bottom.
De Smet working the ground and pound from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ganz keeping his opponent close.
Ganz is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The strikes coming from De Smet are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
De Smet wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ganz keeps working. #T3#
De Smet misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB2#
De Smet goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ganz rolls with the submission and now he's on top in De Smet's guard! Nice work there by Ganz!
De Smet has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
De Smet had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ganz defends it easily.
Ganz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ganz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Ganz stands up from De Smet's guard - Ganz perhaps looking for a knockout.
De Smet slips a jab from Ganz.
Nice takedown defense from Ganz. No joy for De Smet on that attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Ganz misses the target.
Ganz feints and then cracks De Smet's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow De Smet down. #T4#
De Smet looks for a takedown but Ganz sprawls well.
Ganz jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ganz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ganz scores with a jab to the body.
Ganz leaves De Smet with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by De Smet.
De Smet slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bartolomeu Ganz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Guillaume De Smet's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
De Smet misses with a takedown
and Ganz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ganz misses with a wild body shot.
Ganz throws a head kick that half lands.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
De Smet uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ganz.
De Smet with the counter takedown but Ganz avoids it easily.
Ganz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Smet.
And De Smet tries to counter it with a takedown but Ganz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ganz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from De Smet.
And Ganz counters with a quick kick to the body but De Smet blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganz throws an overhand right that lands on De Smet's shoulder, as De Smet tries to avoid the shot.
De Smet tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ganz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed De Smet momentarily. #CUT#That has opened up Guillaume De Smet's cut even more.
De Smet dives in for a single leg takedown but Ganz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bartolomeu Ganz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guillaume De Smet.#T1##KD#
Ganz lands a left and a right that send De Smet crashing to the mat, dazed. Ganz thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#De Smet is rocked!
Ganz throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
De Smet is still on wobbly legs! Can Ganz finish him?
De Smet is breathing heavily.
Ganz throws a pinpoint strike between De Smet's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends De Smet crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Ganz scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bartolomeu Ganz!

Event: Slavic FL 34 Takeda - White
Date: Jun 25, 2022

#R1#
Madero gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ganz counters with a slapping leg kick.
Madero fails with a takedown attempt.
As Madero backs away, Ganz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Madero doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ganz counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Oaza Madero has been cut.
Bartolomeu Ganz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oaza Madero.
Madero gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ganz throws a jab when Madero was well out of range.
Madero misses with an uppercut
and Ganz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Madero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ganz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madero with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ganz counters with a low kick, right behind Madero 's knee.
Madero dives in and grabs Ganz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ganz pushes down on Madero's head and hops out.
Ganz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Madero fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ganz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Madero was well out of range. Poor timing from Ganz.
Ganz stuffs the takedown attempt from Madero. Madero gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Ganz lands with a hook. Madero tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ganz throws a shot to the body.
Madero misses with a takedown
and Ganz counters with a leg kick.
Madero shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ganz sprawls well. Ganz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Madero gets slowly back to his feet.
Madero fails to land the takedown.
Madero fails to land the takedown.
And Ganz counters with a quick kick to the body but Madero blocks it.#T2#
Madero misses the jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ganz. That's going to slow Madero down.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Madero.
Ganz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Madero shoots in for a double leg but Ganz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Ganz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD2#
Madero scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ganz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ganz pulls Madero in close to prevent any damage.
Ganz 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#
Ganz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ganz is keen to just control but Madero is a slippery customer.#T3#
Ganz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Madero is looking to control Ganz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Madero avoid being mounted?#SU#
Ganz decides to stand up.
Madero tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ganz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Madero somewhat.
Madero gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ganz counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#That has opened up Oaza Madero's cut even more.
Madero shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ganz counters with a body kick.
Ganz slaps away a takedown attempt from Madero, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
Ganz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Madero gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Madero shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ganz as he jumps to the side.
Madero tries for a takedown but Ganz circles away easily
and Ganz counters with a good low kick that Madero was not able to check.
Ganz misses with an uppercut. Madero saw that one coming.
Madero drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ganz defends it well.
Bartolomeu Ganz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ganz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Madero has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Ganz moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ganz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Madero lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ganz backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bartolomeu Ganz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oaza Madero'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#
Madero shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ganz but Ganz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It looked like Ganz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Madero shoots and misses
and Ganz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Madero with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ganz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bartolomeu Ganz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oaza Madero.
Madero misses the body punch
and Ganz counters with an outside leg kick.
Madero misses with a takedown attempt
and Ganz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#The cut above Oaza Madero's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#TD2#
Madero drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ganz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Madero's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ganz wants to get back to full guard.
Madero trying to control from Ganz's half guard. Ganz has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ganz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Madero postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ganz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Madero is fighting to break Ganz's control of his arms but Ganz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Madero is looking to work some ground and pound but Ganz has wrist control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Madero preventing the sweep.
Bartolomeu Ganz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Madero landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Madero accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ganz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ganz controlling Madero's posture.
Madero postures up in Ganz's guard and throws a big left but Ganz blocks it.
Madero content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ganz 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.
Madero trying to control the position from guard on top but Ganz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Madero passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Ganz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ganz prevents Madero from improving position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Madero in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ganz is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Madero is controlling him well.
Madero cracks Ganz with a big elbow.
Ganz takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Madero is looking to take a break and control but Ganz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ganz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Madero on the ground.
Madero working away.#T3#
Ganz taking a bit of punishment here - Madero scoring with strikes.
Ganz is looking for a sweep.
Madero postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Madero tries to score with some ground and pound. Ganz controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Madero working the body and head with strikes.
Ganz takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Madero misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Madero in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Ganz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ganz tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Madero is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ganz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Madero grinds an elbow into Ganz's temple.
Ganz gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Madero lands a big elbow. #T4#
Ganz regains half guard.
Madero thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ganz wants to control but Madero is keeping busy.
Madero throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Madero controlling the action here.
Ganz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ganz is not content to let Madero control the position.
Madero is thwarting Ganz's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Madero seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ganz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oaza Madero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Oaza Madero'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Madero drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ganz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ganz looking for a sweep. Not yet Ganz, not yet.
Ganz wants to stand but Madero is controlling the position.
Ganz has momentary wrist control but Madero slips an elbow through the middle.
Ganz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Madero postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Madero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ganz is keeping the position for now.
Madero lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Madero pushing down on Ganz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ganz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Madero.
Madero is trying to control. Ganz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1##SUB2#
Madero wants to work for an arm triangle but Ganz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Madero trying to control from half guard but Ganz is working away.
Ganz wants to get back to full guard.
Madero not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ganz gets back to full guard.
Ganz wants to stand and escape but Madero is having none of it.
Ganz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Madero postures up and lands a big shot to Ganz's brow.
Madero trying to control but Ganz is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ganz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ganz keeping moving, preventing Madero from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ganz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ganz keeping moving, preventing Madero from controlling successfully.
Madero might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ganz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Madero closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ganz did well to prevent Madero getting side control.
Madero trying to pass the guard but Ganz defending well.
Ganz trying to control from the bottom.
Ganz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Madero scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ganz is trying to get back to full guard.
Ganz wants to control but Madero is keeping busy.
Madero takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Madero throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Madero seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Madero has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Madero connects with a nice short shot to Ganz's temple.
Madero is pressing down on Ganz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ganz is holding on for now.
Madero is just content to waste time from the top position. Ganz takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ganz wants to sweep but no luck.
Madero controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Madero stands up over Ganz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Madero throwing strikes but missing.
Madero loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Madero postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Madero trying to control the position from guard on top but Ganz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ganz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ganz keeping moving, preventing Madero from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Oaza Madero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Madero misses with a takedown attempt
and Ganz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Madero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Horrible takedown attempt by Madero or perhaps it was just good defense by Ganz, which made it look bad.
Madero shoots for a takedown but Ganz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bartolomeu Ganz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oaza Madero.
Ganz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Madero.
Ganz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Madero.
Ganz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Madero.
It looked like Ganz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice uppercut lands for Ganz. That snapped Madero's head back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oaza Madero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Madero 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oaza Madero!

Event: Slavic FL 31 Rochester-Takeda
Date: Jun 03, 2022

#R1#
Ganz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Muesli.
Ganz is looking to counter punch.
Ganz slips under a jab from Muesli.
Muesli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Muesli jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Muesli throws a series of punches but Ganz avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Muesli has closed the distance and engaged Ganz in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Ganz.
Ganz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ganz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Muesli backwards.
Ganz misses with a body punch.
Muesli wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ganz has him pressed against the ropes.
Ganz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ganz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Muesli on the inside.
Ganz lands a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muesli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ganz scores with a shoulder strike.
Ganz scores with a shot to the side of Muesli's head.
Muesli looks winded!
Ganz lands a shoulder strike.
Ganz pushes Muesli back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Muesli misses with a punch to the body.
Ganz pushes Muesli back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Ganz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ganz presses Muesli against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ganz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ganz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ganz scores with a shoulder strike.
Ganz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ganz lands with a right to the head.
Ganz lands a hook that snaps the head of Muesli backwards.
Muesli has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ganz seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Muesli can turn it around.
Ganz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ganz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ganz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Muesli backwards.
Ganz struggles to land a body shot inside as Muesli controls his hands.
Muesli wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ganz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ganz.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ganz.
Ganz pushes Muesli back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Ganz digs a right hand underneath Muesli's ribcage. Muesli let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for Ganz.
Ganz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.#T2#
Ganz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ganz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ganz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Muesli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Muesli takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ganz seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ganz moves forwards but Muesli connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Muesli throws a right hand that misses
and Ganz counters with a thumping low kick.
Ganz lands with an overhand left.
Muesli tries to clinch up
and Ganz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Muesli is rocked!
Muesli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ganz counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bartolomeu Ganz!

Event: Tokyo Dome Fight 5
Date: Jun 12, 2021

#R1#
Gamarra shoots for a double leg takedown but Ganz sprawls well. He's pushed Gamarra's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bartolomeu Ganz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gamarra stuffs the takedown.
Ganz shoots in looking for a takedown but Gamarra manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ganz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ganz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gamarra sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ganz somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bartolomeu Ganz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ganz stuffs the takedown attempt from Gamarra. Gamarra gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Gamarra feints and as Ganz raises his hands in defense, Gamarra changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gamarra wants to control from the top but Ganz keeps moving.
Ganz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ganz wants to stand and escape but Gamarra is having none of it.
Ganz keeping moving, preventing Gamarra from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gamarra looking to pass the guard.
Ganz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Ganz wants to stand and escape but Gamarra is having none of it.
Gamarra pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ganz is keeping the position for now.
Ganz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ganz tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Gamarra drops back looking for a leg! Ganz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ganz manages to kick Gamarra off! Gamarra jumps back into Ganz's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gamarra stops Ganz from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gamarra will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Gamarra is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ganz's half guard.
Ganz is trying to stand. #T2#
Gamarra is pressing down on Ganz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ganz is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gamarra trying to control the action but Ganz is working from the bottom.
Ganz wants to get back to his feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gamarra defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ganz.#TD2#
Gamarra closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ganz quickly recovers to half guard.
Ganz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gamarra tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ganz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ganz looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Ganz is defending against the submission attempts here by Gamarra.
Ganz is trying to stand back up but Gamarra is controlling him #SUB2#
Gamarra wants to work for an arm triangle but Ganz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gamarra is pressing down on Ganz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ganz is holding on for now.
Ganz pushes Gamarra off looking to stand but Gamarra dives back in and keeps control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ganz closes the distance and clinches up with Gamarra, looking for a takedown. Ganz pushes Gamarra against the cage but Gamarra circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ganz stuffs the takedown attempt from Gamarra. Gamarra gets slowly back to his feet. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gamarra shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ganz as he jumps to the side.
Gamarra fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ganz is defended easily by Gamarra.#TD2#
Gamarra decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Ganz is defending against the submission attempts here by Gamarra. #ES#
Ganz has one foot on Gamarra's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ganz shoots in looking for a takedown. Gamarra tries to sprawl out of it but Ganz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gamarra manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gamarra fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardos Gamarra dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Gamarra fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gamarra looks for a takedown but Ganz sprawls well.
Ganz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gamarra stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gamarra wants it to stay on the feet.
Ganz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gamarra defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bartolomeu Ganz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Gamarra looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ganz!
Ganz tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gamarra patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Gamarra looking for the choke but no joy.
Gamarra wants to control but Ganz is keeping busy.#T1##SUB2#
Gamarra looking for the choke but no joy.
Ganz is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Ganz preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gamarra.
Ganz is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Gamarra is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ganz defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Gamarra is looking for the choke from the back position but Ganz is controlling his hands well.
Ganz wants to get back to his feet.
Ricardos Gamarra has got the better of the ground game so far.
Will Gamarra go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Ganz is trying to get back to his feet but Gamarra has full control of the position and if anything, Ganz has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T3##SUB2#
Gamarra working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Ganz is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Gamarra working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T4#
Ganz is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Gamarra looking for the choke from the back.
Ganz is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Gamarra is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ganz has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Gamarra is looking for the choke from the back position but Ganz is controlling his hands well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardos Gamarra showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Gamarra shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ganz defends it nicely.
Ganz with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Gamarra decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ganz's guard.
Gamarra stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ganz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gamarra won't allow Ganz to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Gamarra drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gamarra jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gamarra is standing up over Ganz. Ganz looks to escape but Gamarra dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganz is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T1#
Gamarra wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ganz keeps working.
Ganz wants to get back to his feet.
Ganz is looking to get back to his feet here but Gamarra is keeping cool and he's managed to take Ganz's back.
Ganz is trying to get back to his feet but Gamarra has full control of the position and if anything, Ganz has just worked his way into a worse spot.#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.#SUB2#
Gamarra looking for the choke from the back.
Bartolomeu Ganz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ganz is trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Gamarra working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Ganz is trying to get back to his feet but Gamarra has full control of the position and if anything, Ganz has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Ganz trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T3##SUB2#
Gamarra is looking for the choke from the back position but Ganz is controlling his hands well.
Ganz is trying to get back to his feet but Gamarra has full control of the position and if anything, Ganz has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Gamarra working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Gamarra is persistently looking for the submission but Ganz is defending it well.
Gamarra takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ganz wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardos Gamarra comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gamarra 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardos Gamarra!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 54
Date: Apr 17, 2021

#R1#
Borgatov shoots in looking for a takedown but Ganz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Borgatov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Borgatov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ganz defends it nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ganz or perhaps it was just good defense by Borgatov, which made it look bad.
Borgatov tries to counter with a takedown but Ganz is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Ganz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Borgatov's guard.
Ganz passes Borgatov's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Ganz seems to be working for a kimura but Borgatov defends the submission attempt.
Borgatov wants to control but Ganz is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgatov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ganz is keen to just control but Borgatov is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Ganz 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. #T1##SUB2#
Ganz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Borgatov is just riding it out for now. Ganz eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Borgatov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Ganz seems to be working for a kimura but Borgatov defends the submission attempt.
Borgatov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
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.
Borgatov is trying to maintain the position but Ganz is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Ganz is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Borgatov to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Borgatov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Borgatov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ganz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ganz looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Ganz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Borgatov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Borgatov has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Borgatov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ganz is keeping the position for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bartolomeu Ganz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ganz 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 9:10
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 9:10
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bartolomeu Ganz!

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