Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Thai vs Bispen
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Tamburello ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buryckin moves away.
Buryckin with the counter takedown but Tamburello avoids it easily.
Buryckin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tamburello tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buryckin was well out of range. Poor timing from Tamburello.#CL#
Tamburello moves into the clinch successfully.
Tamburello goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Buryckin tries to work over Tamburello's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buryckin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tamburello avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tamburello tries to work over Buryckin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buryckin jumps guard but Tamburello stands there with Buryckin around his waist. Buryckin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tamburello 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.
Tamburello goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tamburello tries to throw a body punch but Buryckin avoids it by throwing Tamburello back against the cage.
Tamburello tries to work over Buryckin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamburello scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tamburello misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tamburello scores with a hook to the body.
Buryckin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tamburello prevents it.
Chris Tamburello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matvey Buryckin.
Tamburello stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
Tamburello lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tamburello makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tamburello lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tamburello lands with a right to the head.
Tamburello lands a body punch in the clinch.
Buryckin wants to take the fight to the mat but Tamburello manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Buryckin throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Tamburello.
Tamburello holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Buryckin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tamburello pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tamburello throws a body shot but no joy.
Tamburello scores with a jab.
Buryckin misses with a hook
and Tamburello counters with a nice uppercut.
Tamburello looks to throw the jab but Buryckin is out of range.
Tamburello throws a right hand that Buryckin ducks under and follows up with a left that Buryckin also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Tamburello moves into the clinch.#T2#
Buryckin wants a takedown but no success here.
Buryckin jumps guard but Tamburello stands there with Buryckin around his waist. Buryckin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD2#
Buryckin gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Buryckin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Buryckin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Buryckin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tamburello working to try and regain half guard.
Tamburello is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tamburello is squirming around, avoiding Buryckin's attempts to control the action.
Buryckin wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SUB2#
Buryckin jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Tamburello is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Tamburello and Buryckin has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #T3#
Tamburello is not content to let Buryckin control the position.
Tamburello is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Buryckin looking to control but instead Tamburello has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Buryckin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tamburello keeps working.
Buryckin prevents Tamburello from improving his position.#SUB2#
Buryckin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tamburello defends it well. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Buryckin wants to control but Tamburello is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Buryckin is looking for a kimura but Tamburello is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Buryckin to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Buryckin is trying to work for a kimura but Tamburello is defending well.
Buryckin is pressing down on Tamburello's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tamburello is holding on for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tamburello manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Buryckin wants to pass the guard but Tamburello is keeping the position.
Buryckin trying to control but Tamburello is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Tamburello dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Tamburello uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Buryckin.#CL#
Tamburello closes the distance and pushes Buryckin back into the cage.
Tamburello gets underhooks to prevent Buryckin's takedown attempt.
Tamburello will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Buryckin up against the cage.
Buryckin jumps guard but Tamburello stands there with Buryckin around his waist. Buryckin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Buryckin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tamburello after a bit of a struggle.
Chris Tamburello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matvey Buryckin.
Buryckin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tamburello's elbow.
Buryckin tries to score a body lock takedown but Tamburello shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Buryckin misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buryckin wants a takedown.
Tamburello tries a body shot but Buryckin blocks it.
Buryckin has a couple of punches blocked by Tamburello.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tamburello controlling the action here for a moment.
Tamburello seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#T1#
A right hand to the body from Tamburello.
Tamburello digs a right hand into Buryckin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Buryckin's gas tank.
Buryckin stalling in the clinch.
Buryckin looking for a takedown.
Tamburello lands a hook that snaps the head of Buryckin backwards.
Tamburello digs a right hand underneath Buryckin's ribcage. Buryckin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tamburello misses with a punch to the body.
Buryckin misses with some punches.
Tamburello lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tamburello tries to work over Buryckin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tamburello digs a right hand into Buryckin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Buryckin's gas tank.
Buryckin is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Tamburello.
Tamburello misses with a body punch.
A short right from Tamburello. #T2#
Tamburello tries to work over Buryckin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buryckin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tamburello to keep the fight standing.
Tamburello lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tamburello tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Buryckin's elbow.
Tamburello lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buryckin prevents a body shot from Tamburello.
Tamburello pushes Buryckin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Buryckin is trying to drag Tamburello to the mat but Tamburello just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tamburello digs a right hand into Buryckin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Buryckin's gas tank.
Buryckin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tamburello manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tamburello lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tamburello doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tamburello misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3##TD#
Tamburello has hold of one of Buryckin's legs. Buryckin is fighting the takedown attempt but Tamburello gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Tamburello trying to control the position from guard on top but Buryckin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tamburello with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Buryckin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tamburello defends it easily.
Tamburello keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Buryckin's head.
Tamburello scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tamburello's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tamburello stands up over Buryckin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tamburello distracts Buryckin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tamburello makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ROC#Buryckin is rocked!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Tamburello postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Buryckin is still in real trouble! Can Tamburello finish him?
Tamburello postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Tamburello scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buryckin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Buryckin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tamburello is one step ahead there.
Tamburello makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tamburello is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tamburello distracts Buryckin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tamburello scoring with some ground and pound.
Buryckin has momentary wrist control but Tamburello slips an elbow through the middle.
Tamburello is in close to Buryckin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tamburello gets to his feet and stands over Buryckin, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Buryckin felt that one! Tamburello unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Buryckin from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Tamburello!

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

#R1#
Emu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chris Tamburello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tamburello misses the shot to the body.
Emu defending well as Tamburello loads up on a big left hand.
Emu misses with a two punch combination.
Emu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tamburello.
Tamburello tests Emu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tamburello looks to score with a jab to the body but Emu is just out of range.
Tamburello lands a jab-cross combination.
Tamburello throws a body shot but no joy.
Tamburello looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tamburello ducks right into an uppercut from Emu.
Emu scores with a hook to the body. Tamburello takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Emu works Tamburello's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tamburello lands with a hook. Emu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tamburello tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Emu was well out of range. Poor timing from Tamburello.
Emu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Emu wants to slow Tamburello down by chopping away at his legs.
Tamburello takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Tamburello throws a hook but Emu avoids it easily.
Tamburello ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Emu moves away.
Emu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Emu lands with an overhand left.
Tamburello checks the leg kick.#TD2#
Emu closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tamburello quickly recovers to half guard.
Tamburello is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Emu maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Tamburello could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Emu has cracked it and Tamburello is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Emu!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Limu Emu!
Limu Emu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 1050 Hlervu vs Kutvonen IV
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1#
Tamburello throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Amir with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tamburello to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Ali Amir has been cut.
Tamburello throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amir sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chris Tamburello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Amir rushes Tamburello and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Amir jumps guard.
Amir preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tamburello throws an elbow that misses. Amir uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tamburello's guard. Nice move by Amir!#REVR#
Tamburello trying to control the position.
Amir passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amir tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tamburello's legs.
Tamburello sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T1#
Tamburello moves into full guard.
Amir trying to control but Tamburello is working from the bottom.
Amir slips nicely into half guard.
Amir prevents Tamburello from improving his position.#SUB#
Amir is trying to work for a kimura but Tamburello is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tamburello works his way to full guard. Good work.
Amir tries to free his leg and advance position but Tamburello is retaining full guard.
Amir trying to move into half guard but instead Tamburello has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB#
Amir is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Tamburello rolls with it to try and escape but Amir cranks on the arm and Tamburello is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ali Amir!
A victorious Ali Amir thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SYN 1045 New Years Eve
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1#
Tamburello connects with a body shot that sends Mbeki's belly button to the back.
Mbeki shoots in looking for a takedown but Tamburello manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mbeki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mbeki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tamburello's waist but Tamburello gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mbeki off to one side.
Tamburello throws out a counter right but Mbeki avoids it with no problem.
Mbeki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amri Mbeki. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Tamburello rushes Mbeki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mbeki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tamburello is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tamburello stalling.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mbeki.
Mbeki prevents a body shot from Tamburello.
Tamburello goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tamburello tries to throw a body punch but Mbeki avoids it by throwing Tamburello back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamburello lands a right hand.
Mbeki prevents a body shot from Tamburello.
Tamburello tries a body shot but Mbeki blocks it. #BC#
Mbeki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mbeki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Nice body punch from Tamburello. #T1#
Mbeki tries to clinch up.
Mbeki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tamburello lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mbeki at a distance.
Mbeki walks into a stiff left hand from Tamburello.
Tamburello just misses with a punch to the body.
Tamburello walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tamburello throws a shot from downtown. Mbeki moves away and avoids it.
Mbeki dives in for a single leg takedown but Tamburello sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tamburello lands a body shot.
Tamburello tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tamburello goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mbeki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tamburello gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tamburello gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mbeki. #T2#
Mbeki is trying to break the clinch but Tamburello is controlling him.
Mbeki goes for a takedown attempt but Tamburello pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #TD#
Mbeki drives through with a takedown into guard.

Tamburello has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Mbeki is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mbeki has had enough of the clinch but Tamburello keeps him there for the moment.
Mbeki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tamburello tries to work over Mbeki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tamburello misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Tamburello.
A right hook to the body lands for Tamburello.
Tamburello works on Mbeki's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Tamburello swings wildly with an uppercut but Mbeki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tamburello lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mbeki is breathing heavily.
Tamburello misses with a body punch.
Mbeki wants a takedown but no success here.
Mbeki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tamburello gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tamburello lands a nice uppercut.#TD#
Mbeki gets control of Tamburello's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mbeki will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Tamburello working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tamburello postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tamburello keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mbeki's head.
Tamburello distracts Mbeki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tamburello's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tamburello makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4##SUB#
Mbeki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tamburello defends it easily.
Tamburello content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tamburello working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mbeki's head.
Tamburello trying to control but Mbeki is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mbeki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tamburello scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tamburello wants to control from the top but Mbeki keeps moving.
Tamburello chips away with some ground and pound.
Tamburello is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tamburello chips away with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Tamburello dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Tamburello defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mbeki.
Tamburello connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mbeki momentarily.
Mbeki doesn't manage to clinch there - Tamburello circles away.
Tamburello has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mbeki throws a hook to the side of Tamburello's head but Tamburello sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tamburello appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Tamburello. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Nice shot lands for Mbeki.#CL#
Mbeki clinches up against the cage.
Tamburello tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tamburello misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mbeki looking for a takedown.
Tamburello can't find room to land a body shot as Mbeki controls the action.
The referee calls for Tamburello to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mbeki prevents a body shot from Tamburello. #TD#
Mbeki ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mbeki no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tamburello is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tamburello distracts Mbeki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Tamburello working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tamburello postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tamburello working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mbeki's head.
Tamburello pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mbeki is keeping the position for now.
Tamburello is working Mbeki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tamburello cracks Mbeki with a solid left hand.
Tamburello with a nice head shot there.
Chris Tamburello has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Tamburello got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mbeki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tamburello has managed to get both his arms back between Mbeki's legs - danger averted.
Tamburello passes Mbeki's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mbeki has hold of Tamburello's hands but Tamburello slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tamburello winds up and cracks Mbeki with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tamburello is nestled in close to Mbeki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
Tamburello looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Tamburello.
Tamburello working the head and body with strikes.
Tamburello working the head and body with strikes.
Mbeki controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Tamburello lands strikes from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tamburello slips a nice elbow through Mbeki's hands, connecting with Mbeki's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mbeki is looking to control Tamburello's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mbeki avoid being mounted?
Tamburello 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.
Tamburello scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC2#Mbeki is rocked!
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. Tamburello connects with a nice short shot to Mbeki's temple.
Oh Mbeki is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tamburello blocks the strikes from Mbeki.
Mbeki seems to have got his legs back now.
Tamburello is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mbeki! #T3#
Tamburello scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mbeki?
Tamburello loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Mbeki scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Tamburello land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Tamburello stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Tamburello!

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

#R1#
Tamburello misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simunic.
Simunic fails to land with a series of punches.
Simunic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A shot to the liver by Tamburello. Beautiful body shot.
Tamburello shoots for a double leg takedown but Simunic sprawls well. He's pushed Tamburello's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tamburello takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tamburello misses with a body shot.
Simunic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tamburello fails to land with a series of punches.
Simunic connects with a high kick.
A big right from Tamburello misses.
Tamburello staying out of range there.
Tamburello is looking to clinch.
Simunic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Simunic misses with a wild body shot.
Simunic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Tamburello. Simunic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tamburello misses with a wild body shot.
Simunic throws a sloppy head kick
and Tamburello counters with a straight right hand.
Simunic scores with a one two! Tamburello had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Simunic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Simunic throws a head kick but Tamburello moves out of range.
Tamburello has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ludus Magnus in the buildup to the fight.
Tamburello ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simunic moves away.
Simunic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Simunic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tamburello uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Simunic has time to react.
Simunic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tamburello lands with a shot to the body.
Tamburello lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Simunic at a distance.
Tamburello misses with a body shot
and Simunic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tamburello thinking.
Simunic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Simunic ducks under a wild hook from Tamburello.
Tamburello tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simunic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tamburello tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simunic was well out of range. Poor timing from Tamburello.
Simunic ducks under a wild hook from Tamburello.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simunic throws a sloppy head kick and Tamburello moves out of range easily.
Tamburello ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simunic moves away.
Simunic lands a high kick!
Tamburello ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simunic moves away.
Simunic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Tamburello uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simunic.
Simunic misses with a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Tamburello tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simunic just misses with a punch to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Tamburello. #CL#
Tamburello forces Simunic back against the cage and clinches.
Tamburello tries to work over Simunic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Simunic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tamburello's elbow.
A short left from Simunic.
Tamburello gets through Simunic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Simunic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tamburello is looking to wear down Simunic with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The fighters circling - Simunic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tamburello looks for a takedown but Simunic sprawls well.
Simunic connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Simunic moves into the clinch.
Tamburello lands a nice shot to the body.
Tamburello misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
A short right from Tamburello on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Simunic.
Tamburello misses with the head strike.
Simunic throws a head punch that misses.
Tamburello lands a shot to the body.
Simunic prevents a body shot from Tamburello. #BC2#
Simunic manages to break the clinch.
Tamburello misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simunic.
Tamburello avoids the head kick by Simunic.
Tamburello goes for a double leg but Simunic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Simunic continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Tamburello. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tamburello misses with a body punch.
Simunic fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Simunic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Simunic ducks under a wild hook from Tamburello.
Simunic lands a slapping body shot.
Antun Simunic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simunic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tamburello connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tamburello takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Simunic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tamburello paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simunic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Simunic throws a sloppy head kick and Tamburello moves out of range easily.
Simunic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tamburello lands a jab to Simunic's midsection.#CL#
Tamburello pushes Simunic up against the cage in a clinch.
Tamburello prevents Simunic from breaking the clinch.
Simunic is trying to break the clinch but Tamburello is controlling him.
Simunic has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tamburello seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Simunic can turn it around.
Tamburello displaying some good clinch control by pressing Simunic up against the cage.#TD#
Tamburello has hold of one of Simunic's legs. Simunic is fighting the takedown attempt but Tamburello gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Tamburello is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tamburello makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Simunic throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tamburello uses it to pass to side control.
Tamburello scores with punches from side control.
Tamburello works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Chris Tamburello will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A jab lands there for Simunic.
Simunic lands a high kick!
Tamburello throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Simunic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tamburello dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Simunic drives through and clinches with Tamburello against the cage.
Simunic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Simunic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tamburello tries to work over Simunic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Simunic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tamburello backwards.
Simunic throws a punch but it's blocked by Tamburello.
Simunic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tamburello has him pressed against the cage.
Simunic misses with a punch to the body.
Simunic wants to break free but Tamburello has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simunic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Simunic working aggressively here.
Tamburello slowing the pace effectively.
Simunic swings wildly with an uppercut but Tamburello uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Simunic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Simunic throws a head kick but Tamburello moves out of range. #CL2#
Simunic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right hook to the body lands for Tamburello.
Simunic tries to break free but Tamburello pushes him back against the cage.
Tamburello scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Simunic manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Simunic gets a clinch.
Simunic letting Tamburello take a breather here.
Simunic pushes Tamburello back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Simunic prevents a body shot from Tamburello.
Tamburello keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Simunic's efforts to push away.#TD#
Tamburello turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Tamburello landing strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simunic taking a bit of punishment here - Tamburello scoring with strikes.
Tamburello working the ground and pound.
Simunic takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T2#
Simunic takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Tamburello lands a few punches from side control.
Simunic is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Tamburello wants to control but Simunic is keeping him busy.
Tamburello cracks Simunic with an elbow. That is naaassty.#ROC#Simunic is rocked!
Tamburello landing strikes.
Simunic is still in real trouble! Can Tamburello finish him?
Tamburello working the ground and pound from side control.
Tamburello cracks Simunic with a big elbow.
A big shot lands for Tamburello! That's hurt Simunic! Will he recover? Tamburello fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Tamburello!

Event: SYN 1037 Takahashi vs Seran
Date: Nov 29, 2023

#R1#
Tamburello misses the shot to the body.
Tamburello checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tamburello throws a big shot that misses.
Tamburello is looking to clinch but Prometheus is avoiding it.
Tamburello 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.
Prometheus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tamburello looks to clinch
and Prometheus counters with a nice leg kick.
Prometheus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Prometheus is looking to counter punch.
Prometheus misses with a wild combination.
Nice body punch from Tamburello.
Prometheus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamburello scores with a jab to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Orestes Prometheus has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tamburello. Prometheus does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Prometheus misses the target.
Prometheus throws the left hand but Tamburello avoids the punch easily.
Prometheus missing with a left hand there. Tamburello was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tamburello swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tamburello dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Tamburello looks to score with a jab to the body but Prometheus is just out of range.
Prometheus throwing a counter right hand but Tamburello manages to avoid it.
Tamburello misses with a body punch
and Prometheus counters with a good, hard body kick but Tamburello shrugs it off.
Tamburello takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tamburello tries to clinch there but Prometheus circles away.
Prometheus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tamburello is looking to clinch.
Tamburello is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Prometheus rather than just go for the knockout.
Tamburello tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Prometheus was well out of range. Poor timing from Tamburello.
Prometheus slips a jab and a cross from Tamburello.
Prometheus is looking for a counter combo.
Prometheus throws a jab when Tamburello was well out of range.#TD2#
Tamburello shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Prometheus manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Tamburello keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tamburello misses with a body punch. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tamburello.
Prometheus tries to break free but Tamburello pushes him back against the cage.
Prometheus blocks a body shot from Tamburello.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tamburello - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Prometheus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tamburello is defending well for now.
Tamburello lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tamburello tries a body shot but Prometheus blocks it.
Tamburello doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Prometheus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Prometheus is trying to force a seperation but Tamburello has the dominant position.
Tamburello avoiding damage as Prometheus throws knees to the body. #T3##BC#
Prometheus breaks the clinch.
Prometheus blocks a jab.
Chris Tamburello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prometheus throws a big shot that misses.
Tamburello fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Prometheus manages to avoid it.
A cross from Prometheus lands.
Tamburello swings for the body but Prometheus moves out of range.
Tamburello fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Prometheus manages to avoid it.
Good exchange - Tamburello coming out on top.
Tamburello missing with a left hand there. Prometheus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tamburello swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Prometheus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Prometheus staying out of range there.
Prometheus with a nice calf kick.#CL2#
Tamburello rushes Prometheus and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tamburello.
Tamburello misses with a punch on the inside.
Tamburello tries to throw a body punch but Prometheus avoids it by throwing Tamburello back against the cage. #T4#
Tamburello misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tamburello has a couple of punches blocked by Prometheus.
Tamburello has a couple of punches blocked by Prometheus.
Tamburello tries to throw a body punch but Prometheus avoids it by throwing Tamburello back against the cage.
Tamburello pushes Prometheus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Prometheus blocks a body shot from Tamburello.
Prometheus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tamburello tries a body shot but Prometheus blocks it.
Tamburello misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Prometheus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tamburello throws a jab when Prometheus was well out of range.
Prometheus throws a low kick but Tamburello avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chris Tamburello will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Orestes Prometheus's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Tamburello lands a nice looking body shot.
Prometheus lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tamburello will feel that in the morning.
Tamburello ducks under a wild hook from Prometheus.
Tamburello let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tamburello throws a predictable looking body shot
and Prometheus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Tamburello drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tamburello throws a big elbow that misses.
Tamburello throwing strikes but missing.
Tamburello throwing strikes but missing.
Prometheus managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prometheus looking for a sweep. Not yet Prometheus, not yet. #T1#
Tamburello trying to control but Prometheus is working from the bottom.
Tamburello scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tamburello postures up in Prometheus's guard and throws a big left but Prometheus blocks it.
Tamburello trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tamburello with a nice head shot there.
Tamburello wants to control from the top but Prometheus keeps moving.
Prometheus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prometheus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tamburello is looking to work some ground and pound but Prometheus has wrist control.
Tamburello sitting in guard, not really doing much.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Prometheus is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
Tamburello fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Prometheus is looking to counter with head kicks.
Tamburello cracks a nice hook into Prometheus's ribs.
Tamburello tries to move into range but Prometheus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tamburello is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tamburello swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tamburello takes a swing at Prometheus's ribcage but misses.
Prometheus throwing a counter right hand but Tamburello manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Tamburello.
As Tamburello backs away, Prometheus returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Prometheus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tamburello manages to avoid it.
Prometheus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tamburello misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Prometheus counters with a good low kick that Tamburello was not able to check.
Tamburello takes a swing at Prometheus's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Prometheus throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tamburello fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Prometheus manages to avoid it.
Prometheus moves out of range as Tamburello strikes.
Tamburello takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Prometheus throws a body kick that misses.
Prometheus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Prometheus misses the target.
Tamburello appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tamburello throws a hook but Prometheus avoids it easily.
A low kick lands for Prometheus.
Prometheus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tamburello. That did some damage!
Prometheus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tamburello moves in looking to clinch but Prometheus pushes him off.
Tamburello with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Prometheus wants to land a leg kick but Tamburello is out of range.
Tamburello fails with an attempt to clinch. #T4#
Tamburello fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tamburello is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Tamburello misses the shot to the body.
Tamburello slips a straight right by Prometheus.
Orestes Prometheus is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Tamburello avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Prometheus's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tamburello under the eye.
Tamburello swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tamburello misses the shot to the body.
Tamburello wants to clinch.
Prometheus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tamburello misses with a hook
and Prometheus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tamburello tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Prometheus is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Prometheus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tamburello checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tamburello misses with a body shot
and Prometheus counters with a thumping low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Orestes Prometheus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Orestes Prometheus's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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#
Prometheus explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tamburello tries to clinch
letting Prometheus counter with a right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tamburello looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Prometheus scores with a hook.
Prometheus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tamburello misses with a takedown attempt - Prometheus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tamburello checks a leg kick nicely.
A jab from Prometheus does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamburello tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Prometheus was well out of range. Poor timing from Tamburello.
Prometheus half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tamburello with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Prometheus to score with a decent uppercut.
Tamburello dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tamburello gets cracked there but stands up to it. #ROC#Tamburello is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tamburello gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Prometheus gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Tamburello is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Orestes Prometheus!
After winning the bout, Orestes Prometheus thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SYN 1021 Choke vs Randleman
Date: Sep 29, 2023

#R1#
Simunic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Simunic misses with a kick to the body.
Simunic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Simunic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tamburello throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simunic feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tamburello lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Simunic at a distance.
Tamburello moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tamburello lands with a shot to the body.
Tamburello misses with a shot to the body
and Simunic counters with a body kick that stops Tamburello in his tracks momentarily.
Tamburello lands a slapping body shot.
Tamburello misses with a wild body shot.
Simunic avoids the body shot from Tamburello.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Tamburello shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tamburello postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Simunic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Simunic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Simunic tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Tamburello working some strikes from top position.
Tamburello throws a big right hand that misses.
Tamburello is looking to work some ground and pound but Simunic has wrist control.
Simunic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tamburello.
Tamburello throws a big right hand that misses.
Tamburello wants to control from the top but Simunic keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tamburello throws a big elbow that misses.
Tamburello working some strikes from top position.
Tamburello landing with the ground and pound.
Tamburello throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Tamburello works over Simunic with some ground and pound from guard.
Tamburello lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Simunic wants to sweep here but Tamburello controlling him for the moment.
Tamburello lands a couple of elbows.
Tamburello postures up in Simunic's guard and throws a big left but Simunic blocks it.
Tamburello working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Simunic's head.
Simunic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tamburello missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tamburello loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tamburello missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tamburello in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tamburello is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Tamburello missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Simunic is breathing heavily.
Tamburello keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Simunic's head.
Simunic has momentary wrist control but Tamburello slips an elbow through the middle.
Tamburello with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tamburello is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Simunic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tamburello keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Simunic's head.
Tamburello throws a big right hand that misses.
Simunic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tamburello.
Simunic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tamburello.
Simunic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tamburello scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Tamburello scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tamburello with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tamburello trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tamburello scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tamburello working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tamburello advances position into side control!
Simunic is not content to let Tamburello control the position.
Simunic takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Tamburello is putting a hurting on Simunic here, landing some big shots from side control.
Tamburello cracks Simunic with an elbow. That is naaassty.
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##KD2#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Tamburello and Simunic goes tumbling to the canvas! Tamburello follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #CUT2#It looks like Antun Simunic has been cut.
Tamburello thows a huge punch but Simunic dodges it nicely.
Tamburello sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Simunic defending well though.
Nice strikes from Tamburello there.
Ground and pound from Tamburello.
Tamburello is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tamburello takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tamburello lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC2#Simunic is rocked!
Tamburello working Simunic over with strikes.
Oh Simunic is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tamburello has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tamburello lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Simunic quite badly. Simunic pulls Tamburello in close trying to recover. Tamburello postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Simunic on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Simunic doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Tamburello!

Event: SYN 1013 Finlayson vs Green
Date: Aug 28, 2023

#R1#
Tamburello swings for the body but Pruitt moves out of range.
Tamburello lands with a nice body punch.
Pruitt misses the jab.
Pruitt misses with a straight left.
Tamburello just misses with a punch to the body.
Tamburello shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pruitt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tamburello misses the shot to the body.
Tamburello closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pruitt circles away.#CL#
Tamburello clinches up against the cage.
Pruitt pushes off an throws an elbow but Tamburello leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Tamburello scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pruitt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Still in the clinch, Tamburello scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tamburello lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tamburello 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.
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!
Pruitt is trying to break the clinch but Tamburello is controlling him.
Tamburello throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pruitt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tamburello keeps control of Pruitt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tamburello goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Tamburello misses with a body punch.
Tamburello tries to throw a body punch but Pruitt avoids it by throwing Tamburello back against the cage.
Tamburello swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tamburello tries a body shot but Pruitt blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tamburello.
Tamburello lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pruitt misses with a punch on the inside.
Pruitt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tamburello lands with a left to the head.
Tamburello lands a nice uppercut.
Tamburello misses with a body punch.
Tamburello tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pruitt's elbow.
Tamburello lands an uppercut.
Pruitt throws an elbow but it misses.
Tamburello lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pruitt backwards.
Tamburello goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pruitt blocks a body shot from Tamburello.
Pruitt creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
Tamburello lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pruitt backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Pruitt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tamburello wants to clinch up but Pruitt keeps it at a distance.
Tamburello jabs Pruitt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tamburello misses the shot to the body.
Tamburello scores with a hook to the body. Pruitt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pruitt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pruitt misses with a low kick as Tamburello jumps back.
Tamburello misses the shot to the body.
Pruitt swats away the attempt to clinch by Tamburello.
Tamburello dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pruitt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tamburello is out of range.
Pruitt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pruitt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pruitt avoids the body shot from Tamburello.
Tamburello throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Solomon Pruitt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Tamburello finds it's target.#CUT#It looks like Solomon Pruitt has been cut.#T3#
Tamburello changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Solomon Pruitt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tamburello throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tamburello checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pruitt lands a jab to Tamburello's midsection.
Tamburello misses with a double jab.
Tamburello swings for the body but Pruitt moves out of range.
Pruitt ducks under a wild hook from Tamburello.
Tamburello swings for the body but Pruitt moves out of range.
Tamburello is looking to wear down Pruitt with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tamburello jabs at Pruitt's body.
Tamburello feints a jab promting Pruitt to slip. Tamburello then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pruitt slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Pruitt tries to score with a low kick but Tamburello moves his leg out of the way.
It looked like Tamburello was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pruitt.#CL#
Tamburello forces Pruitt back against the cage and clinches.
Pruitt wants to get back to striking at distance but Tamburello won't allow it.
Pruitt blocks an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Pruitt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tamburello misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tamburello lands a shot to the body.
Tamburello tries a body shot but Pruitt blocks it. #T4#
Pruitt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pruitt misses with the head strike.
Tamburello lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Tamburello on the inside.
Pruitt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Tamburello.
Tamburello is leaning against Pruitt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pruitt throws an elbow but misses.
Tamburello leaning against his opponent.
Tamburello tries to work over Pruitt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pruitt throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tamburello lands with a light punch inside.
Tamburello digs a right hand underneath Pruitt's ribcage. Pruitt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tamburello is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pruitt gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pruitt can't break the clinch.
Good body shot from Tamburello.
Tamburello lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Tamburello dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Solomon Pruitt's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Tamburello looks to score with a jab to the body but Pruitt is just out of range.
Pruitt stuffs the takedown.
Tamburello fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tamburello connects with a body shot that sends Pruitt's belly button to the back.
Pruitt throws a leg kick that misses.
Tamburello connects with a nice looking jab.
Good exchange - Pruitt coming out on top.
Tamburello looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tamburello ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pruitt moves away.
Tamburello fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A head kick misses from Pruitt.
Pruitt wants to land a leg kick but Tamburello is out of range.
Tamburello rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pruitt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tamburello moves away from the strike by Pruitt.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Tamburello here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Pruitt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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!
Tamburello throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pruitt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pruitt misses with a looping left.
Pruitt looks to throw the jab but Tamburello is out of range. #CL#
Tamburello fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pruitt, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Pruitt gets underhooks to prevent Tamburello's takedown attempt.
Tamburello pushes Pruitt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tamburello lands a nice shot to the body.
Tamburello tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pruitt's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tamburello. #BC2#
Pruitt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tamburello throws out a loose jab but Pruitt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tamburello shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Tamburello. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tamburello tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pruitt was well out of range. Poor timing from Tamburello.
Tamburello misses the jab.
Tamburello staying out of range there.
Tamburello misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pruitt.
Tamburello lands with a shot to the body.
Pruitt tries a head kick but it misses. #TD#
Pruitt gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tamburello to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tamburello passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
Tamburello working the head with strikes.
Tamburello scoring with punches and elbows.
Tamburello grinds an elbow into Pruitt's temple.
Tamburello fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Pruitt seems a little lost for a moment, as Tamburello dominates the positioning.
Pruitt is looking for a sweep.
Tamburello cracks Pruitt with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Pruitt struggling a bit here.
Tamburello cracks Pruitt with a big elbow.
Tamburello in side control, throwing shots but Pruitt defends.
Tamburello scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Pruitt to see if he's OK.
Tamburello 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.#T3#
Pruitt taking a bit of punishment here - Tamburello scoring with strikes.
An elbow from Tamburello crashes against the mat.
Tamburello landing a few strikes.
Tamburello is putting a hurting on Pruitt here, landing some big shots from side control.
Pruitt struggling a bit here.
Pruitt is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Tamburello is working Pruitt over with some ground and pound from side control.
Tamburello working the ground and pound.
Tamburello scores with a couple of short elbows.
Pruitt is looking for a sweep.
Tamburello cracks Pruitt with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Tamburello immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Pruitt is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Tamburello!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Tamburello!

Event: SYN 1003 Hlervu vs Branko II
Date: Jul 19, 2023

#R1#
Tamburello misses with a body shot.
Simunic is looking to counter with head kicks.
Tamburello swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tamburello throws a lazy uppercut
and Simunic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tamburello throws a body shot but no joy.
Tamburello's jab looks to have found its range, popping Simunic under the eye.
Tamburello misses with a wild combination.
Simunic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tamburello. That did some damage!
Simunic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tamburello.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simunic slips a jab from Tamburello.
Tamburello misses with a few strikes there.
Simunic is looking to counter punch.
Simunic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tamburello lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Simunic moves away from the strike by Tamburello.
Tamburello throws a poor cross that misses
and Simunic counters with a nice body shot.
Simunic moves out of range of the strikes.
Simunic appears to be looking for a big counter.
Simunic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Simunic avoids the body shot from Tamburello.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tamburello. Simunic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simunic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tamburello throws a shot to the body.
Tamburello throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simunic throwing a counter right hand but Tamburello manages to avoid it.
Simunic ducks under a wild hook from Tamburello.
Simunic keeps the fight on the outside.
Simunic is looking for a counter combo.
Tamburello fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Simunic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tamburello throws a looping overhand right but Simunic ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Nice shot lands for Tamburello.
Simunic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tamburello scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tamburello jabs at Simunic's body.
Tamburello is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Simunic rather than just go for the knockout.
Tamburello misses with a wild body shot.
Tamburello swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Simunic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Simunic throws a good cross that connects.
Tamburello tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simunic was well out of range. Poor timing from Tamburello.
Tamburello comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Tamburello moves into the clinch.
Simunic pushes Tamburello back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3##BC#
Simunic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tamburello scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tamburello lands with a good body shot.
Jab from Tamburello.
Tamburello just misses with a punch to the body.
Tamburello throws a body shot but no joy.
Tamburello scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Simunic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Simunic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tamburello changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Simunic tries to avoid it but Tamburello manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Simunic to the ground. Simunic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tamburello throws a right and a left that Simunic avoids nicely.
Tamburello waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simunic.
Simunic is looking to counter punch.
Tamburello shoots in but no luck this time.
Simunic went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T4#
Simunic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tamburello misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simunic.
Antun Simunic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Simunic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tamburello misses with a body shot.
Simunic feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tamburello throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tamburello throws the left hand but Simunic avoids the punch easily.
Simunic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Simunic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tamburello.
Simunic throws a counter high kick but Tamburello was just alert enough to avoid it.
Tamburello blocks a low kick nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Tamburello misses the target. #CL2#
Tamburello clinches.
Tamburello misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Tamburello dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Simunic misses with a hook.
Chris Tamburello seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tamburello scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tamburello lands with a good body shot.
Tamburello with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Simunic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tamburello.
Tamburello fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simunic manages to avoid it.
Simunic throwing a counter right hand but Tamburello manages to avoid it.
Tamburello takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Simunic swats away the attempt to clinch by Tamburello.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamburello tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simunic was well out of range. Poor timing from Tamburello.
Simunic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tamburello fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simunic manages to avoid it.
It looked like Simunic was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tamburello looks to score with a jab to the body but Simunic is just out of range.#T1#
Tamburello misses with a right hand #KD#
and Simunic counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tamburello! Simunic lets Tamburello back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Tamburello scores with a jab to the body.
Tamburello wants to clinch up but Simunic keeps it at a distance.
Simunic is looking for a counter combo.
Tamburello has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Tamburello fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Simunic to the ground. Tamburello is now in Simunic's guard.
Simunic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tamburello on the ground.
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!
Tamburello lands a couple of elbows.
Tamburello throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tamburello accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tamburello cracks Simunic with a solid left hand.
Simunic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Simunic tries to get out of the position.
Simunic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tamburello throws a big right hand that misses.
Tamburello content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Simunic has momentary wrist control but Tamburello slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Tamburello throws a big elbow that misses.
Simunic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tamburello postures up in Simunic's guard and throws a big left but Simunic blocks it.
Tamburello wants to control from the top but Simunic keeps moving.
Tamburello is looking to work some ground and pound but Simunic has wrist control.
Tamburello lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tamburello throwing strikes from guard but Simunic blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tamburello is looking to work some ground and pound but Simunic has wrist control.
Tamburello wants to control from the top but Simunic keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tamburello changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Simunic tries to avoid it but Tamburello manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Simunic to the ground. Simunic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Simunic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Simunic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tamburello scores with a nice hook to the head.
Simunic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tamburello can't find room to land a body shot as Simunic controls the action.
Simunic struggles to land a body shot inside as Tamburello controls his hands. #BC#
Simunic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Tamburello closes the distance and clinches.
Simunic working aggressively here.
Simunic misses with a punch on the inside.
Tamburello tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Simunic lands an uppercut.
Simunic throws a punch but it's blocked by Tamburello. #T4#
Simunic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tamburello backwards.
Simunic has had enough of the clinch but Tamburello keeps him there for the moment.
Tamburello goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tamburello struggles to land a body shot inside as Simunic controls his hands.
Tamburello cracks Simunic with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tamburello working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tamburello.
A head punch on the inside from Simunic fails to land.
Simunic lands with a right to the head.
Tamburello presses Simunic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tamburello has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Simunic after a bit of a struggle.
Tamburello blocks a body shot from Simunic.
Simunic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tamburello backwards.
Simunic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
I was talking to Simunic's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Simunic prevents a takedown attempt there.
Antun Simunic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Tamburello.
Simunic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Antun Simunic will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Tamburello misses with a lunging right hand
and Simunic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tamburello thinking.
Simunic scores with a nice right hand.
Simunic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Simunic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Simunic scores with a jab to the head.
Tamburello wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tamburello throws a body shot but no joy.
Simunic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamburello misses with a body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Simunic misses its target.#TD2#
Tamburello looking to score a takedown here. Simunic is defending well but Tamburello drives through and ends up in Simunic's guard.
Simunic is looking to stand back up but Tamburello counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Simunic.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#REVR#
Tamburello has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tamburello scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Simunic has hold of Tamburello's hands but Tamburello slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tamburello winds up and cracks Simunic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tamburello seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Simunic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Simunic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tamburello.
Tamburello thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Simunic has hold of Tamburello's hands but Tamburello slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tamburello landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tamburello thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Simunic's head.
Tamburello winds up and cracks Simunic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Simunic taking some punishment here, with Tamburello in his half guard. #T2#
Tamburello working over Simunic with some ground and pound. Simunic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tamburello not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tamburello thows a huge punch but Simunic dodges it nicely.
Simunic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tamburello.
Tamburello is keen to just control but Simunic is a slippery customer.
Simunic has hold of Tamburello's hands but Tamburello slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tamburello scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ground and pound from Tamburello.
Nice strikes from Tamburello there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tamburello in particular looking to stall.
Tamburello lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Simunic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tamburello.
Tamburello working over Simunic with some ground and pound. Simunic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Simunic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tamburello.
Tamburello working Simunic over with strikes.
Tamburello missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tamburello thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tamburello takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tamburello looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tamburello scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tamburello scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC2#Simunic is rocked!
Tamburello lands a big elbow - Simunic is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Tamburello!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Tamburello!

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

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Tamburello. Tycoon Player does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tamburello takes a swing at Tycoon Player's ribcage but misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tamburello or perhaps it was just good defense by Tycoon Player, which made it look bad.
Chris Tamburello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tamburello scores with a decent looking hook.
Tamburello tries to clinch there but Tycoon Player circles away.
Tycoon Player throws an overhand right that lands on Tamburello's shoulder, as Tamburello tries to avoid the shot.
Tamburello keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tycoon Player.
Tamburello throws a shot from downtown. Tycoon Player moves away and avoids it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tamburello, as that shot connected.
Tycoon Player has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Yellow Lotus Center of Healing and Meditative Arts in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Tamburello clinches up against the cage.
Tycoon Player throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tamburello blocks it with crossed arms.
Tycoon Player tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tycoon Player with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tycoon Player with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC#
Tycoon Player manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Tycoon Player takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A shot to the body from Tamburello misses
letting Tycoon Player counter with a right hand.
Tamburello with a jab.
Tycoon Player looks to land a right hand but Tamburello moved out of range.
Tamburello scores with a jab.
Tamburello misses with a hook.
Tycoon Player was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Tamburello clinches with his opponent.
Tycoon Player tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A bit of stalling here from Tamburello.
Tycoon Player just leaning against Tamburello, taking a breather.
Tamburello tries to throw a body punch but Tycoon Player avoids it by throwing Tamburello back against the cage.
Tamburello tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tycoon Player is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tamburello misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tycoon Player throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tamburello blocks it with crossed arms.
Tycoon Player looking to throw knees to the head but Tamburello is blocking nicely. #T2#
Nice body punch from Tycoon Player - that landed with a thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tycoon Player misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tycoon Player landing knees to the head.
Tamburello tries to throw a body punch but Tycoon Player avoids it by throwing Tamburello back against the cage.
Tycoon Player throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tycoon Player misses with a knee to the head.
Tycoon Player throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tamburello blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right from Tamburello.
Tycoon Player throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tamburello can't find room to land a body shot as Tycoon Player controls the action.
Tycoon Player with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tamburello misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tycoon Player throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tamburello scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Tamburello - that landed with a thud.
Tamburello cracks Tycoon Player with a nice body shot.
Tamburello lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tamburello takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tycoon Player is breathing heavily.
Tamburello lands a left hand. #T3#
Tamburello tries a body shot but Tycoon Player blocks it.
Tamburello misses with the head strike.
Tamburello has a couple of punches blocked by Tycoon Player.
Tamburello digs a right hand into Tycoon Player's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tycoon Player's gas tank.
Tamburello lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tamburello throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tycoon Players head.
Tamburello misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Tamburello.
Tamburello tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tycoon Player dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Tamburello. #BC#
Tycoon Player manages to break the clinch.
Tycoon Player cracks Tamburello with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tamburello takes a swing at Tycoon Player's ribcage but misses.
Tamburello misses with a body shot.
Tycoon Player swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tamburello throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tamburello throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4#
Tamburello shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tycoon Player but Tycoon Player pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tycoon Player is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tamburello moves out of range as Tycoon Player strikes.
Tamburello throws a sloppy body shot
and Tycoon Player cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tamburello bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tycoon Player's head.
Tamburello takes a swing at Tycoon Player's ribcage but misses.
Tamburello swings widly with a right hand
letting Tycoon Player counter with a right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tamburello.
Average Tycoon Player has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Tamburello.
Tycoon Player throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tamburello blocks a jab.
A big right from Tamburello misses.
Tamburello swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tycoon Player counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tamburello misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chris Tamburello will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Tamburello displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tycoon Player throws out the jab.
Tamburello tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tycoon Player paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tycoon Player swats away the attempt to clinch by Tamburello.
Tamburello stuns Tycoon Player with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tycoon Player slips under a jab from Tamburello.
Tamburello throws an off balance right hand
and Tamburello takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tycoon Player throws a shot from downtown. Tamburello moves away and avoids it.
Tycoon Player bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamburello misses with a lunging right hand
and Tycoon Player counters with a nice kick to the body.
Tamburello swings away with a body shot that misses #KD#
and Tycoon Player counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tamburello! Tycoon Player lets Tamburello back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Tamburello is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tamburello tries to clinch up
and Tycoon Player counters with a big left hand that crumples Tamburello! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Average Tycoon Player!

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#
Tamburello's jab looks to have found its range, popping Veto under the eye.#CUT#It looks like Jaycee Veto has been cut.
Tamburello tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Veto was well out of range. Poor timing from Tamburello.
Chris Tamburello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veto throws a body shot but no joy.
Veto lands a jab to Tamburello's midsection.
Tamburello lands with a shot to the body.
Tamburello slips under a jab.
Veto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Veto staying out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Veto misses.
Tamburello has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ludus Magnus in the buildup to the fight.
Veto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tamburello misses with a body punch
and Veto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tamburello misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Veto scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tamburello ducks right into an uppercut from Veto.
Tamburello fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Veto sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Tamburello's defenses. It connects perfectly with Tamburello's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jaycee Veto!
A victorious Jaycee Veto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Bellicose XX
Date: Jan 21, 2023

#R1#
Tamburello misses with a few strikes there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tamburello!
Tamburello lands a nice hook to Magee's body. Magee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tamburello keeps the fight on the outside.
Tamburello with a nice cross.
Tamburello ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tamburello cracks a nice hook into Magee's ribs.#KD2#
Tamburello sends Magee crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Tamburello is motioning to the referee to let Magee up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT2#It looks like Booger Magee has been cut.
Tamburello 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magee scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Magee is looking to score with low kicks.
Tamburello looks to land a combination but Magee avoids it well.
Booger Magee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tamburello lands a slapping body shot.
Tamburello misses with a wild body shot.
Tamburello ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tamburello.
Magee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tamburello drops his hands momentarily and Magee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Magee with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Tamburello to counter with a crisp jab.
Magee slips a jab and a cross from Tamburello.
Magee has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tamburello finds it's way round the side to connect with Magee's head.
Magee tried to score with a low kick but Tamburello checks it.
Tamburello lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Magee takes one to the chin there.
Magee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC2#Magee is rocked!
Tamburello cracks Magee with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Magee tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Tamburello pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Magee is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Tamburello!
The defeated Booger Magee had this to say: 'Ouchie.'.

Event: Bellicose VI
Date: Nov 26, 2022

#R1#
Schlesien is looking to land body kicks.
Tamburello lands a slapping body shot.
Tamburello swings for the body but Schlesien moves out of range.
Tamburello wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tamburello misses with a body shot.
Tamburello tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schlesien was well out of range. Poor timing from Tamburello.
Tamburello's corner calls for a 1-2. Tamburello obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from Tamburello finds it's way through Schlesien's defenses.
Tamburello fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tamburello thuds a left hand into Schlesien's body.
Tamburello's jab looks to have found its range, popping Schlesien under the eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schlesien fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tamburello manages to avoid it.
Schlesien takes one to the side of the head.
Schlesien takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tamburello misses with a lunging right hand
and Schlesien counters with a nice uppercut.
Tamburello takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Schlesien connects with an inside leg kick.
Tamburello throws a body punch but Schlesien moves out of range.
Schlesien lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Tamburello misses with a hook to the body
and Schlesien connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Schlesien gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Schlesien wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tamburello, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Schlesien in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Tamburello is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Huber Schlesien!
A less than humble Huber Schlesien misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Bellicose 143
Date: Sep 24, 2022

#R1#
Scarborough ducks under a wild hook from Tamburello.
Scarborough is looking to counter with head kicks.
Tamburello looks to land a left hand but Scarborough moved out of range nicely.
Tamburello walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tamburello uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scarborough.
Tamburello throws a counter combo.
Tamburello moves away from the strike by Scarborough.
Tamburello throws a poor cross that misses
and Scarborough counters with a nice uppercut.
Tamburello misses the body punch
and Scarborough counters with a nice uppercut.
Tamburello paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Scarborough tests Tamburello's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Scarborough slips a jab from Tamburello.
Scarborough throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tamburello steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scarborough.
Tamburello misses with a right hand
and Scarborough counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scarborough looks to land a combination. Tamburello sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#KD#
Scarborough cracks Tamburello with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Scarborough has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tamburello to stand back up!#ROC#Tamburello is rocked!
Tamburello looks to score with a jab to the body but Scarborough is just out of range.
Tamburello is still on wobbly legs! Can Scarborough finish him?
Tamburello missing with a left hand there. Scarborough was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tamburello seems to have recovered his senses.
Tamburello gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Scarborough.
Tamburello throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Scarborough stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Tamburello throws a body punch but Scarborough moves out of range.
Tamburello waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scarborough.
Tamburello scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A good leg kick by Scarborough.
Tamburello checks a low kick from Scarborough.
A jab from Tamburello misses.
Tamburello 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.
Scarborough swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tamburello looks to land a right hand but Scarborough moved out of range.
Tamburello misses with a two punch combination.
Tamburello uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scarborough.
Tamburello now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tamburello cracks Scarborough with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tamburello misses with a body shot
and Scarborough counters with a stiff right hand.
Scarborough ducks under a wild hook from Tamburello.
Tamburello swings for the body but Scarborough moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tamburello ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Scarborough gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tamburello.#T2#
Scarborough uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tamburello.
Scarborough throws a hook but Tamburello avoids it easily.
Tamburello stuns Scarborough with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Scarborough is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Scarborough ducks right into an uppercut from Tamburello.
Scarborough dodges the punch combination from Tamburello.
Scarborough comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Scarborough avoids the body shot from Tamburello.
Scarborough throws a lazy head kick
and Tamburello counters with a nice body shot. #KD2#
Tamburello cracks Scarborough with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Scarborough looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Tamburello finish him? #ROC2#Scarborough is rocked!#KD2#
Tamburello lands a big uppercut and Scarborough crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Scarborough looks OK. Tamburello waves Scarborough back to his feet!
Oh Scarborough is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tamburello throws a shot to the body.
Scarborough is breathing heavily.
Tamburello fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Scarborough out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Chris Tamburello!
In defeat, Boomer Scarborough stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm an embarrassment to Boston.'.

Event: Bellicose 129
Date: Aug 07, 2022

#R1#
Tamburello tests Sunsmon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tamburello throws a jab but it's blocked by Sunsmon.
Tamburello ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sunsmon moves away.
Tamburello misses with a body shot.
We've been told by Tamburello's head coaches at Ludus Magnus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Tamburello misses the target.
Sunsmon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tamburello. Tamburello circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sunsmon ducks under a wild hook from Tamburello.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Sunsmon has knocked Tamburello down with a huge combo! Sunsmon steps away and waves a wobbly Tamburello back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sunsmon tries to clinch but Tamburello moves out of range.
Sunsmon looks to score with a jab to the body but Tamburello is just out of range.
A lazy left from Tamburello finds it's target.
Sunsmon fakes the leg kick and cracks Tamburello in the body.
Tamburello ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sunsmon moves away.#CL2#
Sunsmon drives through and clinches with Tamburello against the cage.
Sunsmon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tamburello backwards.
Sunsmon throws a punch but it's blocked by Tamburello.
A head punch on the inside from Sunsmon fails to land.
Sunsmon misses with the head strike.
Sunsmon blocks a body shot from Tamburello.
Sunsmon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sunsmon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Tamburello breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Sunsmon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#KD2#
Sunsmon cracks Tamburello with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Tamburello looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Sunsmon finish him? #ROC2#Tamburello is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sunsmon slips a straight right by Tamburello.
Oh Tamburello is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tamburello takes a swing at Sunsmon's ribcage but misses.
Sunsmon cracks Tamburello with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Tamburello falls to his knees and Sunsmon doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Umaro Sunsmon!

Event: Bellicose 116
Date: Jul 01, 2022

#R1#
Heydrich misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tamburello misses with a series of wild punches.
Tamburello throws out a loose jab but Heydrich uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Heydrich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Heydrich throws a nice looking combination but Tamburello bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A quick step to the side and Tamburello tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tamburello swings for the body but Heydrich moves out of range.
Tamburello uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heydrich.
Heydrich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tamburello.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamburello steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Heydrich.
Heydrich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heydrich throws a body shot but no joy.
Heydrich swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Heydrich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tamburello connects with a right hand. Heydrich shakes it off.#CUT#It looks like Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich has been cut.
Tamburello misses with an uppercut
letting Heydrich counter with a right hand.
Heydrich misses with a lunging right hand
and Tamburello counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tamburello throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Heydrich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That kick from Heydrich tenderised Tamburello's leg. Tamburello is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tamburello ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heydrich moves away.
Tamburello misses with a body shot.
Tamburello looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Heydrich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tamburello.
Heydrich avoids a punch combination nicely.
Heydrich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Heydrich misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tamburello is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Heydrich.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heydrich misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Tamburello misses the target.#CL2#
Heydrich gets a clinch.
Heydrich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heydrich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Heydrich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Heydrich lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tamburello tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Heydrich lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tamburello backwards.
Tamburello tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Heydrich tries to throw a body punch but Tamburello avoids it by throwing Heydrich back against the cage.
Tamburello can't find room to land a body shot as Heydrich controls the action.
Heydrich misses with a body punch.
Tamburello goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tamburello is trying to break the clinch but Heydrich is controlling him.
Heydrich tries a body shot but Tamburello blocks it.
Tamburello takes a shot to the head.
Heydrich lands a body shot in the clinch.
Heydrich lands an uppercut.#T3#
Tamburello working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Heydrich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tamburello lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tamburello blocks a body shot from Heydrich.
A frustrated look appears on Tamburello's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Heydrich goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Tamburello breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Heydrich connects with a single shot there.
Heydrich throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tamburello's head.
Tamburello lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Heydrich attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
As Heydrich looks to move away, Tamburello throws a big counter combo but Heydrich just gets out of the way.
Tamburello misses with a wild body shot.
Heydrich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tamburello was well out of range. Poor timing from Heydrich.
Tamburello throws a body punch but Heydrich moves out of range.
Tamburello avoids the head kick by Heydrich.
A little feinted left hand from Tamburello on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Tamburello looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jab, jab by Heydrich - just one landing.
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!
Tamburello misses with a looping left.
Tamburello misses the shot to the body.
Tamburello misses with a two punch combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Heydrich. #CL2#
Heydrich closes the distance and clinches.
Tamburello misses with a hook to the ribs.
Heydrich digs a right hand into Tamburello's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tamburello's gas tank.
Heydrich lands a left hand.
Tamburello tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heydrich's elbow.
Heydrich lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tamburello doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Heydrich can't find room to land a body shot as Tamburello controls the action.
Heydrich tries a body shot but Tamburello blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Tamburello throws a right and a left that both miss.
Heydrich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tamburello misses with a combination
and Heydrich counters with a straight right hand.
Heydrich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tamburello moves away.
Heydrich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tamburello misses with a double jab
and Heydrich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Heydrich fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heydrich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tamburello sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tamburello throws a big counter combination but Heydrich scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tamburello misses with an uppercut
and Heydrich counters with a straight right hand.
Tamburello scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Heydrich tries to land a front kick but Tamburello steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Heydrich lands with a hook. Tamburello tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Heydrich ducks under a wild hook from Tamburello.
Heydrich lands with a good body shot.
Tamburello lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Heydrich at a distance.
Heydrich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tamburello with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Heydrich to score with a decent uppercut.
Heydrich falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Tamburello counter with a right hand.
Heydrich swings for the body but Tamburello moves out of range.
Heydrich takes a swing at Tamburello's ribcage but misses.
Heydrich darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tamburello throws a left and a right that both miss
and Heydrich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tamburello is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heydrich.
Heydrich tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tamburello swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Heydrich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tamburello manages to avoid it.
Chris Tamburello is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Heydrich scores with a hook.
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!
Heydrich lands a glancing blow to the side of Tamburello's head.
Heydrich tries to clinch but Tamburello is having none of it.
Heydrich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Heydrich looks to land a left hand but Tamburello moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Heydrich misses.
Tamburello lands a nice looking body shot.
Tamburello throws the left hand but Heydrich avoids the punch easily.
Tamburello swinging wildly here.
Tamburello takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T3#
Heydrich misses the shot to the body.
Heydrich lands a head kick. Tamburello smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tamburello with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Heydrich avoids the body shot from Tamburello.
Heydrich is looking to slow Tamburello down with leg kicks.
Tamburello throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tamburello moves out of range as Heydrich throws a body kick.
Heydrich scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A lazy left from Tamburello finds it's target.#CL2#
Heydrich clinches up with Tamburello and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Heydrich on the inside. #T4#
Tamburello blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Heydrich tries to work over Tamburello's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Heydrich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tamburello tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Heydrich scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
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!
Heydrich cracks Tamburello with a nice body shot.
Tamburello is trying to break the clinch but Heydrich has him pressed against the cage.
Tamburello swings wildly with an uppercut but Heydrich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heydrich lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Heydrich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tamburello's elbow.
Tamburello goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Heydrich can't find room to land a body shot as Tamburello controls the action.
Heydrich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Heydrich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Heydrich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Heydrich lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
The fighters circling - Tamburello throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice leg kick from Heydrich, right into the meat of the thigh.
Heydrich scores with a hook.
Tamburello comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab from Tamburello misses.
Tamburello takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Heydrich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tamburello takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tamburello sizes up Heydrich with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heydrich lands a slapping body shot.
Nice shot lands for Heydrich.
Heydrich tries to clinch there but Tamburello circles away.
It looked like Tamburello was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Heydrich.#T1#
A big left from Tamburello misses.
Tamburello throws a jab when Heydrich was well out of range.
Tamburello takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Heydrich throws an off balance right hand
and Tamburello counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tamburello slips under a jab from Heydrich.
Tamburello tries to bum rush Heydrich with a series of wild strikes but Heydrich uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Heydrich closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Heydrich lands with a kick to the ribs.
Heydrich swings for the body but Tamburello moves out of range.
Heydrich tries a low kick but Tamburello avoids it.
Heydrich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tamburello sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Heydrich looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Tamburello has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tamburello there as he acknowledges the shot.
Heydrich scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tamburello swinging wildly here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heydrich throws a good cross that connects.
Heydrich throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tamburello counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tamburello will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Heydrich tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tamburello is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Tamburello misses with a lunging right hand
and Heydrich counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Heydrich thumps Tamburello with a low kick.
That kick from Heydrich tenderised Tamburello's leg. Tamburello is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tamburello swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tamburello lands a head shot.
Heydrich scores with a kick to the midsection.
Heydrich lands with an overhand left.
Heydrich misses with a head kick.
Tamburello lands a nice looking body shot.
Tamburello throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heydrich tries to clinch but Tamburello is having none of it. #T4#
Heydrich connects with a body shot.
Heydrich scores with a sloppy right hand. Tamburello should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tamburello misses with a double jab
and Heydrich counters with a thumping low kick.
Heydrich with a nice calf kick.
Tamburello rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Heydrich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Heydrich clinches with his opponent.
Tamburello avoiding damage.
Heydrich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Heydrich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Heydrich can't find room to land a body shot as Tamburello controls the action.
Tamburello tries to throw a body punch but Heydrich avoids it by throwing Tamburello back against the cage.
Chris Tamburello has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A short uppercut from Heydrich.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Heydrich 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Bellicose 105
Date: Jun 03, 2022

#R1#
Zakharov tries to clinch up but Tamburello circles away and keeps his distance.
Tamburello misses with a series of wild punches. #CL#
Zakharov closes the distance and pushes Tamburello back into the cage.
Tamburello blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Zakharov.
Zakharov working aggressively here.
Zakharov working aggressively here.
Zakharov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zakharov swings wildly with an uppercut but Tamburello uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zakharov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Tamburello breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leonid Zakharov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tamburello looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zakharov walks into a stiff left hand from Tamburello.
Zakharov 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.
Zakharov throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Tamburello misses with an uppercut. Zakharov saw that one coming.#CL#
Zakharov clinches with his opponent.
Zakharov misses with some punches.
Tamburello tries to stall but Zakharov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Zakharov prevents a body shot from Tamburello.
Tamburello misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zakharov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Tamburello.
Zakharov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zakharov working aggressively here.
Tamburello has had enough of the clinch but Zakharov keeps him there for the moment.
Tamburello prevents a body shot from Zakharov.
Tamburello stalling in the clinch.
Zakharov works on Tamburello's body with a couple of short punches.
Zakharov blocks a body shot from Tamburello.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zakharov.
Tamburello looks winded!
Zakharov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tamburello backwards. #T2#
Tamburello is looking to control Zakharov's arms but Zakharov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tamburello has his back to the cage.
A short right from Zakharov on the inside.
Zakharov scores with a shot to the side of Tamburello's head.
Zakharov lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zakharov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zakharov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zakharov misses with a punch on the inside.
Zakharov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tamburellos head.
Zakharov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zakharov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zakharov swings wildly with an uppercut but Tamburello uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Zakharov.
Zakharov lands a nice uppercut.
Tamburello goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tamburello can't find room to land a body shot as Zakharov controls the action.
Zakharov lands a shot to the body.
Tamburello misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tamburello.
Tamburello fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zakharov tries to work over Tamburello's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zakharov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Zakharov.
A nice left hand lands by Zakharov. #BC#
Zakharov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Zakharov closes the distance and clinches.
Zakharov presses Tamburello against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zakharov.
Zakharov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Zakharov on the inside.
Tamburello tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zakharov lands with a right to the head.
Zakharov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Zakharov. #ROC#Tamburello is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zakharov lands a right hand.
Tamburello is still on wobbly legs! Can Zakharov finish him?#T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Zakharov.
Tamburello blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tamburello blocks a body shot from Zakharov.
Zakharov lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Tamburello manages to break the clinch.
Tamburello takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tamburello seems to have recovered his senses.
Zakharov misses with a punch to the body.
Tamburello takes a shot to the head.
Zakharov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zakharov lands with a light punch inside.
Zakharov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zakharov can't find room to land a body shot as Tamburello controls the action.
Zakharov lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Zakharov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zakharov lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonid Zakharov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Zakharov.
Tamburello throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Tamburello gets tackled into the cage by Zakharov. Zakharov maintains the clinch.
Tamburello lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zakharov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zakharov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zakharov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tamburellos head.
Zakharov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tamburello blocking some punches.
Zakharov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tamburello backwards.
Zakharov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tamburello can do to turn this around?
Zakharov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tamburello misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tamburello prevents a body shot from Zakharov.
Zakharov can't find room to land a body shot as Tamburello controls the action.
Tamburello tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Zakharov drops Tamburello onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Tamburello is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Zakharov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tamburello up against the cage.#T1#
Zakharov lands a shot to the body.
Tamburello is breathing heavily.
Zakharov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zakharov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tamburello backwards.
Zakharov lands a body shot in the clinch.
The fighters are playing wrist control here with Tamburello pressed against the cage. Zakharov frees himself up and cracks Tamburello with an uppercut straight from the bowels of hell! Tamburello crumples to the floor, out cold! Zakharov jumps on to the cage and takes in the roar of the crowd! That was nasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonid Zakharov!
After winning the bout, Leonid Zakharov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Bellicose 92
Date: May 06, 2022

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Tamburello as Sup shoots in.
Sup changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tamburello tries to avoid it but Sup manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tamburello to the ground. Tamburello escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sup dives in for a single leg takedown but Tamburello sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sup has been working on his balance at Brloh, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Tamburello.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karel Sup. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tamburello blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sup fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sup swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sup goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tamburello prevents it.
Tamburello blocking some punches.
Tamburello trying to land knees to the body.
Sup is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tamburello is defending well.
Tamburello throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sup blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sup has Tamburello pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tamburello manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tamburello is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sup is defending well for now.
Tamburello blocks a body shot from Sup. #BC2#
Tamburello breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tamburello leaves Sup with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Sup on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tamburello steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sup.
Tamburello leaves Sup with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Sup.
No luck for Sup with that takedown attempt.
Tamburello lands a head shot.
Sup looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sup pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karel Sup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tamburello leaves Sup with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Sup dives in and scores a takedown into Tamburello's guard.
Tamburello looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sup is one step ahead there.
Tamburello utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Tamburello looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sup lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tamburello working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sup.
Sup tries to free his leg and advance position but Tamburello is retaining full guard.
Tamburello is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sup working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tamburello's head.
Sup postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tamburello can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tamburello trying to control the position.
Tamburello might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sup haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3#
Sup is pushing down on Tamburello's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tamburello is fighting to maintain full guard but Sup has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tamburello is looking to control Sup's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tamburello avoid being mounted?
Tamburello has hold of Sup's hands but Sup slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tamburello trying to hold on to Sup's head to control him but Sup postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tamburello manages to get to full guard.
Sup throws a big elbow that misses.
Sup 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.
Tamburello trying to keep a closed guard but Sup is proving a slippery customer.
Tamburello pulls Sup in close to his closed guard and prevents Sup from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
Tamburello wants to sweep here but Sup controlling him for the moment.
Sup trying to control the position from guard on top but Tamburello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sup trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tamburello lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Sup looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tamburello postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Sup is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tamburello working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sup's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chris Tamburello will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Sup closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tamburello's guard.
Sup wants to pass the guard but Tamburello is keeping the position.
Sup passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tamburello dodges the ground and pound from Sup.
Tamburello takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Tamburello sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sup lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tamburello keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sup working the head and body with strikes.
Sup winds up and cracks Tamburello with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tamburello keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Sup trying to pass the guard but Tamburello defending well. #SUB#
Sup is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sup not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tamburello trying to hold on to Sup's head to control him but Sup postures up.
Nice strikes from Sup there.
Sup missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tamburello on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sup wants to pass to mount but Tamburello is defending the position.
Sup missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sup throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tamburello to regain full guard. #T2#
Tamburello pulls Sup in close to prevent any damage.
Tamburello trying to control the position.
Sup tries to free his leg and advance position but Tamburello is retaining full guard.
Sup working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sup throws a big elbow that misses.
Sup trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Tamburello manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Tamburello working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tamburello throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sup works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tamburello passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Tamburello trying to mount his opponent but Sup defends it. #T3#
Sup tries to get to full guard but Tamburello has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sup slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sup is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tamburello accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sup managing to control the position.
Tamburello trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sup keeping moving, preventing Tamburello from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sup looking for a sweep. Not yet Sup, not yet.
Sup looking to control.
Sup wants to sweep but no luck.
Tamburello passes Sup's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sup regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sup looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tamburello connects with a couple of short punches.
Tamburello must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sup tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tamburello missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sup utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tamburello postures up.
Tamburello stopping the sweep attempt from Sup.
Tamburello content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Sup looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Karel Sup 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#
Sup goes for a double leg but Tamburello avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tamburello continues to drive forward.
Sup swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sup misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Tamburello breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sup is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tamburello sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Tamburello has knocked Sup down with a huge combo! Tamburello steps away and waves a wobbly Sup back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
No luck for Sup with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karel Sup. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sup darts in looking for a takedown but Tamburello gets double underhooks and turns Sup into the cage.
Sup avoiding damage as Tamburello throws knees to the body.
Sup misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tamburello trying to land knees to the body.
Tamburello throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sup blocks it with crossed arms.
Tamburello tries to throw a body punch but Sup avoids it by throwing Tamburello back against the cage.
Tamburello gets through Sup's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#Sup is rocked!
Tamburello lands a body punch in the clinch.
Oh Sup is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tamburello creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Sup with a big uppercut! Sup tries to clinch up but Tamburello pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Sup to the mat! Sup covers up and Tamburello unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chris Tamburello!

Event: Bellicose 81
Date: Mar 20, 2022

#R1#
Clarke sizes up Tamburello with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Clarke lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tamburello throws a combination that misses
letting Clarke counter with a right hand.
Tamburello comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tamburello misses the jab.
Tamburello swinging wildly here.
Clarke seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Clarke misses with a few strikes there.
Clarke punishes Tamburello's body with a nice straight punch.
Clarke works Tamburello's body with a nice hook.
Clarke connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tamburello's hands.
A jab from Clarke does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clarke lands a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Clarke there.
Tamburello tries to move into range but Clarke moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tamburello looks to land a combination but Clarke avoids it well.
Clarke scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Tamburello falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clarke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tamburello lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Clarke ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tamburello works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tamburello looks to land a right hand but Clarke moved out of range.
Tamburello misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clarke.
Clarke is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Clarke slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Clarke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tamburello slips a jab from Clarke.
Tamburello tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clarke was well out of range. Poor timing from Tamburello.
No joy there for Clarke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Clarke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tamburello looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tamburello rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Clarke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clarke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Tamburello takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Clarke looks to score with a jab to the body but Tamburello is just out of range.
A low kick lands for Clarke.
Tamburello throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clarke counters with a series of strikes. Tamburello will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sloppy strikes from Tamburello. Those never looked like landing.
Tamburello misses with a two punch combination.
A punch lands to the side of Tamburello 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Clarke scores with a one two! Tamburello had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tamburello looks to score with a jab to the body but Clarke is just out of range.
Tamburello has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tamburello there as he acknowledges the shot.
Clarke getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tamburello looks to land a right hand but Clarke moved out of range.
Tamburello fails to land with a series of punches.
Tamburello moves out of range of the body kick.
Tamburello throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tamburello walks into a stiff left hand from Clarke.#T3#
Tamburello misses with a hook.
A left lands for Clarke.
Clarke throws a right hand that Tamburello ducks under and follows up with a left that Tamburello also avoids with ease.
Tamburello misses with a lunging right hand
and Clarke counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tamburello fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tamburello takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Clarke scores with a jab to the body.
Tamburello throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clarke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Clarke misses with a series of wild punches.
Tamburello throws a right and a left that both miss.
Clarke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tamburello tries to move into range but Clarke moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clarke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tamburello ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clarke moves away.#T4#
Tamburello misses with a body shot.
Clarke scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tamburello takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sloppy strikes from Tamburello. Those never looked like landing.
Clarke with a jab.
Clarke just misses with a punch to the body.
Clarke scores with a nice strike.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Clarke has knocked Tamburello down with a huge combo! Clarke steps away and waves a wobbly Tamburello back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Tamburello is rocked!
Clarke cracks a nice hook into Tamburello's ribs.
Tamburello is still on wobbly legs! Can Clarke finish him?
Clarke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tamburello seems to have recovered his senses.
A big left from Clarke misses.
Clarke connects with a solid leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clarke misses with a series of wild punches.
Clarke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lewis Clarke dominated that round.
That's time! Clarke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Tamburello bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Clarke's head.
Tamburello misses with a wild body shot.
Clarke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tamburello can do to turn this around?
Tamburello misses with a wild body shot.
Tamburello has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tamburello. Clarke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chris Tamburello is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Clarke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tamburello swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Clarke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tamburello takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tamburello takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tamburello is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Clarke rather than just go for the knockout.
Clarke uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tamburello has time to react.
Tamburello throws a right hand that Clarke ducks under and follows up with a left that Clarke also avoids with ease.
Clarke works Tamburello's body with a nice hook.
Clarke doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Tamburello might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Clarke has got the better of the exchanges.
Clarke takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clarke jabs at Tamburello's body.
Clarke cracks Tamburello with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tamburello swings for the body but Clarke moves out of range. #T1#
A shot to the body from Tamburello misses
and Clarke counters with a stiff right hand.
Tamburello takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Clarke scores with a jab to the head.
Clarke throws a body shot but no joy.
Tamburello throws a right and a left that Clarke avoids nicely.
Clarke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tamburello.
Tamburello misses with the combination.
Clarke moves out of range as Tamburello strikes.
Clarke cracks Tamburello with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Clarke smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tamburello's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Clarke connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tamburello scrambles back to his feet.
Tamburello swings widly with a right hand
and Clarke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd cheers as Tamburello lands an impressive looking overhand right. Clarke doesn't seem phased though.
Tamburello throws the left hand but Clarke avoids the punch easily.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Clarke. Tamburello does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Clarke.
Clarke throws a right and a left that Tamburello avoids nicely.
Tamburello misses the shot to the body.
Clarke thuds his right hand into Tamburello's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Good standup being displayed there by Tamburello as he connects with a hook.
Clarke scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tamburello takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Clarke fails to land with a series of punches.
Lewis Clarke is winning the standup battle so far.
Tamburello lands with a hook. Clarke tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Clarke throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tamburello on the side of the head.
Good exchange - Clarke coming out on top.
Tamburello throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Tamburello ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tamburello throws a body punch but Clarke moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Clarke.
Clarke lands a nice hook to Tamburello's body. Tamburello takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tamburello digs a good hook to Clarke's body.
Tamburello ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clarke moves away.
Clarke slips a straight right by Tamburello.
Clarke connects with a body shot that sends Tamburello's belly button to the back.
Tamburello just misses with a punch to the body.
Tamburello throws a nice looking combination but Clarke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tamburello misses with a body punch
and Clarke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice body punch from Clarke.
Tamburello is breathing heavily.
Clarke lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clarke swings for the body but Tamburello moves out of range.
Tamburello misses with a few strikes there. #T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Clarke as he connects with a hook.
Tamburello takes a swing at Clarke's ribcage but misses.
Clarke connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Clarke fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tamburello throws an overhand right that lands on Clarke's shoulder, as Clarke tries to avoid the shot.
Clarke takes a swing at Tamburello's ribcage but misses.
Tamburello ducks right into an uppercut from Clarke.
Clarke takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tamburello swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clarke seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Clarke jabs Tamburello right on the nose. Tamburello blinks but takes it well.
Tamburello takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tamburello. Clarke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clarke lunges at Tamburello with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tamburello's hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tamburello. Clarke does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lewis Clarke dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Tamburello misses with a wild body shot.
Clarke connects with a nice looking jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Clarke.
A punch lands to the side of Tamburello 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Clarke paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tamburello misses with a hook to the body
and Clarke counters with a stiff right hand.
Clarke bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tamburello swinging wildly here.
Tamburello misses with an uppercut. Clarke saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamburello takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Clarke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tamburello.
Clarke scores with a sloppy right hand. Tamburello should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Tamburello misses.
A little feinted left hand from Clarke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Clarke. #T1#
Clarke looks to score with a jab to the body but Tamburello is just out of range.
Clarke lands a jab to the nose.
Tamburello takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tamburello scores with a jab.
Tamburello misses with a body shot.
Clarke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Clarke.
Clarke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tamburello swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tamburello misses with a shot to the body
and Clarke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clarke swings for the body but Tamburello moves out of range.
Clarke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Clarke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Clarke lands a jab to Tamburello's midsection.
Tamburello takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tamburello gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T2#
Tamburello misses with a double jab.
Tamburello ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clarke moves away.
A jab lands there for Clarke.
Clarke stuns Tamburello with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Clarke connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tamburello's hands.#KD#
Clarke cracks Tamburello with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Clarke has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tamburello to stand back up!
Tamburello 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.
Tamburello gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Clarke gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Tamburello is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lewis Clarke!
Lewis Clarke seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GOLD & GLORY
Date: Jan 08, 2022

#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Tosanesti as he connects with a hook.
Tosanesti motions for Tamburello to come forward. Tosanesti throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Tamburello.
Tosanesti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tamburello manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tosanesti throws a push kick but Tamburello slaps the foot to one side.
Tosanesti lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tosanesti scores with a nice head shot.
We've been informed that Tosanesti has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tosanesti.
Tosanesti avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tamburello throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tosanesti tries to clinch but Tamburello is having none of it.
Tosanesti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab, jab by Tamburello - just one landing.
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!#KD2#
Tosanesti cracks Tamburello with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Tamburello looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Tosanesti finish him? #ROC2#Tamburello is rocked!
Tamburello misses with a jab to the body
and Tosanesti counters with a big right hand! Oh Tamburello is in trouble here! Tosanesti follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Tosanesti!
After winning the bout, Chris Tosanesti thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GFC X-Mas Bash
Date: Dec 25, 2021

#R1#
Tamburello is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bowy.
Bowy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bowy loads up on a big right hand but Tamburello slips the punch.
Bowy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tamburello has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#KD2#
Tamburello drops Bowy with a beautiful combination! Bowy stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tamburello is looking for the KO!#CUT2#It looks like Luke Bowy has been cut.
Bowy throws a leg kick
and Tamburello counters with a big right hand! Oh Bowy is in trouble here! Tamburello follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Tamburello!

Event: GFC 20 - Kable vs. Tamburello
Date: Nov 27, 2021

#R1#
Kable uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tamburello.
Tamburello fails to land with a series of punches.
Tamburello misses with a body shot.
Demo Kable seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kable uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tamburello.
Some wild striking there from Tamburello.
Kable ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tamburello moves away.
Tamburello misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kable counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tamburello looks to score with a jab to the body but Kable is just out of range.
Tamburello throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tamburello throws an off balance right hand
and Kable counters with a straight right hand.
Kable throws a nice looking combination but Tamburello bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tamburello fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kable manages to avoid it.
Tamburello swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kable counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tamburello takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Kable misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tamburello! But no joy.
Kable ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tamburello looks winded!
Tamburello takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Nice body punch from Kable. #KD#
Kable sends Tamburello crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kable is motioning to the referee to let Tamburello up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Kable swinging wildly here.
Kable seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#KD#
Kable 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 Kable finish him?! #ROC#Tamburello is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tamburello swings for the body but Kable moves out of range.
It looked like Kable was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tamburello.
Kable misses with the combination.
Kable ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#KD#
Kable 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 Kable finish him?!
Tamburello is still on wobbly legs! Can Kable finish him?
Kable throws a monster overhand right that drops Tamburello! Kable follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demo Kable!
Demo Kable retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Demo Kable thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GFC 17 - Frossard vs. Song
Date: Nov 06, 2021

#R1#
Tamburello scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tamburello 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.
Tamburello misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sang.
Sang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tamburello circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tamburello counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tamburello scores with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Clubber Sang has been cut.
Sang tries to bum rush Tamburello with a series of wild strikes but Tamburello uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sang slips a straight right by Tamburello.
That kick from Sang tenderised Tamburello's leg. Tamburello is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sang avoids the body shot from Tamburello.
No joy there for Sang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sang misses with a low kick.
That kick from Sang tenderised Tamburello's leg. Tamburello is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sang swinging wildly here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tamburello throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sang tries a low kick but Tamburello avoids it.#T1#
Sang feints and then cracks Tamburello's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tamburello down.
A left and a right from Tamburello both land. Nice combination.
Sang scoring well with a low kick there.
Sang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tamburello paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sang throws a low kick, looking for Tamburello's leg but Tamburello calmly moves out of range.
Sang feints and then cracks Tamburello's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tamburello down.
Sang misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tamburello. Sang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sang with the inside leg kick.
Tamburello rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sang misses with a body kick.
Sang throws a front kick aimed at Tamburello's knee but Tamburello avoids it well.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sang.
Clubber Sang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sang motions for Tamburello to come forward. Sang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Tamburello misses the target.
Tamburello is looking to wear down Sang with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sang gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tamburello.
Sang scores with a one two! Tamburello had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T2#
Sang takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tamburello.
Tamburello ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tamburello throws a combination. Sang tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
An inside leg kick from Sang misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sang darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tamburello throws an overhand right that lands on Sang's shoulder, as Sang tries to avoid the shot.
Tamburello 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.
Sang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tamburello.
Tamburello misses the shot to the body.
Tamburello avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tamburello takes a swing at Sang's ribcage but misses.
Tamburello swats away the attempt to clinch by Sang.#CL2#
Sang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Tamburello taking a breather.
Tamburello creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tamburello misses with the head strike.
Sang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tamburello is trying to break the clinch but Sang has him pressed against the cage.
Tamburello has had enough of the clinch but Sang keeps him there for the moment.
Sang connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tamburello's face. #CUT2#It looks like Chris Tamburello has been cut.#T4#
Tamburello doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tamburello scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sang is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Sang.
Sang is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tamburello's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Chris Tamburello will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Some wild striking there from Sang.
Sang avoids the body shot from Tamburello.
Sloppy strikes from Tamburello. Those never looked like landing.
Tamburello takes a swing at Sang's ribcage but misses.
Sang blocks a jab.
Sang lands a leg kick that knocks Tamburello off balance momentarily.
Tamburello throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tamburello 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.
Sang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sang connects with an inside leg kick.
Tamburello swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sang tries to bum rush Tamburello with a series of wild strikes but Tamburello uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice body kick from Sang.
Sang connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sang throws a low kick but Tamburello avoids it.
Chris Tamburello is winning the standup battle so far.
Tamburello misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Sang slips under a jab from Tamburello.
Sang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tamburello misses with a wild combination.
Tamburello throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chris Tamburello is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sang tries to clinch but Tamburello moves out of range.
Tamburello misses with a body shot.
A lazy left from Tamburello finds it's target.
Sang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tamburello on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sang. Sang obviously looking to wear him down.
Sang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sang throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sang looks to score with a jab to the body but Tamburello is just out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sang.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sang tries to clinch but Tamburello is having none of it.
Tamburello avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tamburello throws a lazy right hand but Sang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
A leg kick checked by Tamburello.
Tamburello throws a big shot that misses.
That kick from Sang tenderised Tamburello's leg. Tamburello is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sang goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sang misses with a kick to the body.
Sang fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Tamburello was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sang.
Sang tries to clinch up
and Tamburello counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sang avoids the body shot from Tamburello.
Tamburello will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tamburello showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sang.
Sang tries a low kick but Tamburello avoids it.
No joy there for Tamburello, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tamburello will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Sang scores with a leg kick.
Sang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tamburello throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tamburello looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tamburello lands a two punch combo.
Sang avoids the body shot from Tamburello. #CL2#
Sang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tamburello, pushing him back against the cage.
Sang blocks an elbow strike.
Tamburello is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tamburello tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sang avoids it.
Tamburello misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tamburello just leaning against Sang, taking a breather. #T4#
Tamburello taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tamburello seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Sang misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Tamburello's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sang gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tamburello.
Sang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sang throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Sang.
Sang with a nice calf kick.
Sang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tamburello.
Tamburello misses with a two punch combination.
Sang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tamburello throws a lazy right hand but Sang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Clubber Sang will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Tamburello tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tamburello throws out the jab.
Despite the aggression on Sang's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tamburello throws a shot to the body.
Tamburello scores with a decent looking hook.
Tamburello moves out of range of the leg kick from Sang.
Tamburello moves into range and connects with a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sang 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 Tamburello has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tamburello and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sang tries to clinch but Tamburello moves out of range.
Sang tries to clinch but Tamburello is having none of it.
Sang throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tamburello counters with a right hand to the body.
Tamburello changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tamburello rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tamburello throws a right hand that Sang ducks under and follows up with a left that Sang also avoids with ease.
Sang lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tamburello's sensitive parts.
Tamburello tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sang was well out of range. Poor timing from Tamburello.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Tamburello.
Tamburello misses with a few strikes there.
Sang ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sang lands a leg kick that knocks Tamburello off balance momentarily.
Sang dodges the punch combination from Tamburello.
Tamburello connects with a nice looking jab.
Tamburello throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sang tries to clinch but Tamburello moves out of range.
Tamburello fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sang manages to avoid it.
Sang avoids the body shot from Tamburello.
Sang tries to clinch but Tamburello moves out of range.
Sang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tamburello. Sang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sang unleashes a big counter combination but Tamburello bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2#
Sang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tamburello.
Sang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sang attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sang throws a nice looking combination but Tamburello bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tamburello is looking to counter punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Tamburello blocks the leg kick.
Tamburello takes a swing at Sang's ribcage but misses.
Despite the aggression on Sang's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tamburello throws a body punch but Sang moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sang scores with a one two! Tamburello had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That kick from Sang tenderised Tamburello's leg. Tamburello is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tamburello keeps the fight on the outside.
Tamburello throws a series of punches but Sang avoids them all with ease.
Tamburello misses with a body shot.
Sang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tamburello manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tamburello swings for the body but Sang moves out of range.
Sang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tamburello swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A cross from Tamburello lands.#T3#
Sang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sang.
Tamburello misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sang.
Sang is looking to clinch.
Sang with a hook.
Sang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tamburello will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sang misses with a low kick.
Sang takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sang tries to clinch up but Tamburello circles away and keeps his distance.
Sang defending well as Tamburello loads up on a big left hand.
Sang lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tamburello throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sang.
Tamburello checks a low kick from Sang.
Sang motions for Tamburello to come forward. Sang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sang. #T4#
Tamburello checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tamburello misses with a wild body shot.
Nice jab there from Tamburello.
Sang tries to clinch
and Tamburello counters with a series of strikes. Sang will be more careful next time no doubt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sang wants to clinch up but Tamburello keeps it at a distance.
Sang misses with a double jab.
Tamburello misses with an uppercut. Sang saw that one coming.
Sang looks to land a combination. Tamburello sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sang throws a leg kick which misses Tamburello's front leg but catches the back leg as Tamburello tries to avoid it.
Sang throws a right hand that Tamburello ducks under and follows up with a left that Tamburello also avoids with ease.
Sang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tamburello misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Sang clinches with his opponent.
Sang tries to stall but Tamburello uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tamburello swings away with an uppercut that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Tamburello showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tamburello 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Tamburello!

Event: GFC 13 - Motts vs. Probert
Date: Oct 09, 2021

#R1#
Potthast throws a right hand that Tamburello ducks under and follows up with a left that Tamburello also avoids with ease.
Tamburello 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.
Tamburello uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Potthast.
Potthast fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tamburello manages to avoid it.
Potthast swings for the body but Tamburello moves out of range.
Potthast throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Potthast gets tackled into the cage by Tamburello. Tamburello maintains the clinch.
Potthast lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Potthast tries to break free but Tamburello pushes him back against the cage.
Tamburello has Potthast pressed against the cage, preventing Potthast from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Potthast breaks from the clinch.
Chris Tamburello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tamburello fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tamburello getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Potthast uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tamburello.
Tamburello misses with a wild combination.
Potthast cracks a nice hook into Tamburello's ribs.
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!
Tamburello looks to throw the jab but Potthast is out of range.
Potthast ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Potthast digs a good hook to Tamburello's body. #T1#
Tamburello tries to clinch up but Potthast circles away and keeps his distance.
Tamburello throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Tamburello misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Potthast misses.
Tamburello misses with a two punch combination.
Tamburello connects with a looping right hand. #CL#
Tamburello moves into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Potthast takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Potthast controlling the action here for a moment.
Potthast is trying to break the clinch but Tamburello is controlling him.
Potthast tries to circle away but Tamburello has him pinned against the cage.#T2#
Tamburello tries to throw a body punch but Potthast avoids it by throwing Tamburello back against the cage. #BC#
Tamburello breaks from the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Tamburello.
Tamburello slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tamburello looks to score with a jab to the body but Potthast is just out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tamburello swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tamburello lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Potthast jabs Tamburello to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tamburello throws a right and a left that both miss.
Potthast throws a body punch but Tamburello moves out of range.
Tamburello is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Potthast swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Potthast tries to move into range but Tamburello moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Potthast misses with a body shot.
Tamburello avoids the body shot from Potthast.
Tamburello connects with a body shot that sends Potthast's belly button to the back.
Tamburello tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Potthast manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tamburello jabs Potthast right on the nose. Potthast blinks but takes it well.
Tamburello moves in looking to clinch but Potthast pushes him off.
Tamburello throws a body punch but Potthast moves out of range. #T3#
Potthast moves out of range of the strikes.
Potthast is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tamburello with a body shot.
Potthast keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Potthast let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tamburello lands a nice hook to Potthast's body. Potthast takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tamburello works the jab nicely.#ROC#Potthast is rocked!
Potthast walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Potthast limp body while Tamburello jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chris Tamburello!

Event: GFC 10 - Ten Fold
Date: Sep 18, 2021

#R1#
Tamburello keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tamburello moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Tamburello.
Flamebeard looks to land a left hand but Tamburello moved out of range nicely.
Flamebeard throws a right hand that Tamburello ducks under and follows up with a left that Tamburello also avoids with ease.
Flamebeard throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Tamburello rushes Flamebeard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Tamburello.
Flamebeard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right handed body shot lands from Tamburello.
Stalling in the clinch from Tamburello.
Flamebeard tries to pull guard but Tamburello holds him up against the cage and eventually Flamebeard drops back down to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short body shot lands from Tamburello as the two fighters clinch.
Flamebeard is trying to force a seperation but Tamburello has the dominant position.#T1#
A right hand to the body from Tamburello.
Flamebeard is trying to break free.#BC2#
Tamburello manages to break the clinch.
Tamburello cracks a nice hook into Flamebeard's ribs.
Flamebeard is breathing heavily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tamburello darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tamburello closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Flamebeard out cold! Flamebeard corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chris Tamburello!

Event: GFC 5 - We Are Legion
Date: Jul 31, 2021

#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thompson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tamburello's elbow.
Thompson presses Tamburello against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thompson pushes Tamburello back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tamburello 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.
Thompson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thompson tries a body shot but Tamburello blocks it.
A short right from Thompson.
Thompson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tamburello.
Thompson lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from Thompson as the two fighters clinch.
Thompson lands a body shot.
Tamburello is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Thompson - that landed with a thud.
Tamburello prevents a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Thompson.
Thompson misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Thompson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thompson tries to work over Tamburello's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tamburello is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thompson is defending well for now.
Thompson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thompson misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thompson gets through Tamburello's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thompson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thompson lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Thompson as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Thompson - that landed with a thud.
Thompson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Thompson fails to land.
Thompson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Tamburello avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage. #T2#
Thompson slows down the pace here.
Tamburello's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thompson misses with some punches.
Tamburello lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right handed body shot lands from Thompson.
Thompson tries a body shot but Tamburello blocks it.
A body shot lands from Thompson.
Thompson lands with a light punch inside.
Thompson lands a good knee to the midsection. Tamburello won't want to take too many of those.
Thompson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thompson tries to work over Tamburello's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thompson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thompson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Thompson taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T3#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Thompson misses with a punch to the body.
Tamburello leaning against his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thompson.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tamburello throws an elbow but misses.
Tamburello throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tamburello lands with a short shot to the head.
Thompson avoiding damage as Tamburello throws knees to the body.
Thompson missing with knees to the body.
Thompson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thompson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tamburello backwards.
Thompson throws a head punch that misses.
Tamburello takes a shot to the head.
Thompson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tamburello's elbow. #T4#
Thompson misses with a punch on the inside.
Tamburello tries to land knees in the clinch but Thompson avoids the damage to the body.
Tamburello blocks an uppercut.
Thompson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Thompson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tamburello or not.
Tamburello misses with a body punch.
Thompson is leaning against Tamburello and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thompson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Thompson misses with a punch on the inside.
Thompson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Thompson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson misses with a punch on the inside.
Tamburello struggles to land a body shot inside as Thompson controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Thompson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Tamburello connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thompson's hands.#CL2#
Thompson forces Tamburello back against the cage and clinches.
Tamburello missing with knees to the body.
Thompson can't find room to land a body shot as Tamburello controls the action.
A short left from Thompson.
Still in the clinch, Thompson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thompson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tamburello letting Thompson take a breather here.
Thompson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thompson working Tamburello over with knees to the body.
Thompson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Thompson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tamburello blocks a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tamburello swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tamburello working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
Thompson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tamburello blocks it with crossed arms.
Tamburello lands with a short shot to the head.
Thompson stalling in the clinch.
Thompson missing with knees to the body.
Tamburello blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tamburello wants to break free but Thompson has control.
Thompson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tamburello takes a knee to the side of the body.
Thompson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tamburello's elbow.
Tamburello blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Tamburello avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage.
Tamburello blocking some punches.
Thompson lands a body punch.
Thompson tries to work over Tamburello's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thompson lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Thompson scores with a shoulder strike.
Tamburello has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thompson lands a body shot.
Thompson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tamburello takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#It looks like Chris Tamburello has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thompson works on Tamburello's body with a couple of short punches.
Tamburello blocks a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson misses with a punch on the inside.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
Thompson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thompson misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tamburello backwards.
Tamburello throws an elbow but it misses.
Thompson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Thompson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tamburello backwards.
Thompson works on Tamburello's body with a couple of short punches.
Tamburello prevents a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson has Tamburello pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Tamburello is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Thompson - that's hurt Tamburello badly! Oh, another knee lands and Tamburello is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Tamburello doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Scott Thompson!

Event: GFC 4 - Echelon
Date: Jul 17, 2021

#R1#
Tamburello scores with a body shot.
Tamburello lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tamburello.
Castravet avoids the body shot from Tamburello.
Castravet fails in his attempt to clinch.
Castravet goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tamburello lands with a nice body punch.
Tamburello tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Castravet was well out of range. Poor timing from Tamburello.
Tamburello misses the shot to the body.
Castravet swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tamburello.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tamburello tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Castravet was well out of range. Poor timing from Tamburello.
Tamburello throws a right and a left that both miss.
Castravet slips a jab and a cross from Tamburello.
Tamburello lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Castravet is looking to clinch but Tamburello is avoiding it.
Castravet tries to clinch up.
Castravet gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tamburello.
Castravet tries to clinch there but Tamburello circles away.
Some wild striking there from Tamburello.
Castravet tries to clinch but Tamburello moves out of range. #CL2#
Castravet closes the distance and pushes Tamburello back into the cage.
Castravet on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T1#
Castravet misses with a knee strike.
Castravet avoids the elbow strike from Tamburello, against the cage.
Tamburello softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tamburello tries to land knees in the clinch but Castravet avoids the damage to the body.
Castravet with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Castravet lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Castravet avoiding damage as Tamburello throws knees to the body.
Castravet with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tamburello tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Castravet avoids it.
Tamburello struggles to land a body shot inside as Castravet controls his hands.
Tamburello is working Castravet over against the cage.
Tamburello lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Tamburello pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Castravet throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tamburello has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ludus Magnus in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Tamburello swings for the body but Castravet moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Castravet lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
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!
Tamburello looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Castravet looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Castravet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tamburello swats away the attempt to clinch by Castravet.
Castravet tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tamburello paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tamburello swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Castravet moves in looking to clinch but Tamburello pushes him off.
Tamburello swats away the attempt to clinch by Castravet.
Tamburello loads up on a big right hand but Castravet slips the punch.
Tamburello lands a two punch combo.
Tamburello uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Castravet.
Castravet showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tamburello.
Castravet avoids the body shot from Tamburello.
Tamburello throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3#
Castravet moves out of range as Tamburello strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Castravet.
Tamburello throws a lazy right hand but Castravet sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tamburello sets himself, and Castravet steps forward looking for the clinch! Tamburello avoids it this time.
Castravet fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tamburello went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Castravet is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Castravet looks to move away, Tamburello throws a big counter combo but Castravet just gets out of the way.
Tamburello misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Castravet.
A left and a right from Tamburello both land. Nice combination.
Tamburello is looking to wear down Castravet with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tamburello avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tamburello scores with a body shot.
Tamburello circles away from the clinch attempt.
Castravet tries to clinch up.
Castravet moves in looking to clinch but Tamburello pushes him off.
Tamburello dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tamburello throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tamburello will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Castravet throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tamburello counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castravet moves in looking to clinch but Tamburello pushes him off.
Castravet gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tamburello.#T4#
Tamburello throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tamburello throws a nice looking combination but Castravet bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tamburello is breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Tamburello.
Castravet slips a jab and a cross from Tamburello.
Tamburello throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tamburello closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tamburello is working the combinations to good effect here.
Castravet tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tamburello paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tamburello misses with a body shot.
Tamburello looks to score with a jab to the body but Castravet is just out of range.
Castravet tries to clinch up.
Tamburello circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tamburello uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Castravet has time to react.
Castravet tries to clinch up but Tamburello circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Castravet tries to close the distance and clinch but Tamburello swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Castravet is looking to chop away at Tamburello's legs.
Tamburello's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Castravet connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tamburello scrambles back to his feet.
Tamburello throws a right and a left that Castravet avoids nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Tamburello. Those never looked like landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Tamburello dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Tamburello throws a series of punches but Castravet moves out of range.
Tamburello is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Castravet can do to turn this around?
Tamburello lands a right hook to the body.
Castravet tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tamburello paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tamburello connects with a crisp jab.
Castravet tries to close the distance and clinch but Tamburello swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tamburello looks to land a combination but Castravet avoids it well.
Tamburello throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Castravet.
Castravet tries to counter with a clinch but Tamburello shakes him off and moves away.
Tamburello keeps the fight on the outside.
Tamburello throws a combination. Castravet tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Castravet takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A swing and a miss from Tamburello.
Tamburello sets himself, and Castravet steps forward looking for the clinch! Tamburello avoids it this time.
Tamburello avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #KD2#
Castravet lands a left and a right that send Tamburello crashing to the mat, dazed. Castravet thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castravet fails with an attempt to clinch.
Castravet tries to clinch but Tamburello is having none of it.
Castravet throws a right and a left that Tamburello avoids nicely.
Tamburello stalks Castravet and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Castravet's face. Castravet staggers backwards, shaken.
A telegraphed right hand from Tamburello misses the target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Castravet wants to clinch up but Tamburello keeps it at a distance.
Tamburello keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Tamburello was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Castravet.#T1##KD#
Tamburello lands a left and a right that send Castravet crashing to the mat, dazed. Tamburello thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Castravet is rocked!
Castravet wants to clinch.
Castravet misses with a two punch combination.
Castravet tries to clinch but Tamburello moves out of range.
Tamburello swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tamburello just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Castravet looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Castravet swings for the body but Tamburello moves out of range.
Castravet doesn't manage to clinch there - Tamburello circles away.
Tamburello throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tamburello lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Castravet tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tamburello paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Castravet tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tamburello paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tamburello cracks a nice hook into Castravet's ribs.
Castravet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tamburello. #T2#
Castravet is looking to clinch.
Tamburello is looking for a counter combo.
Tamburello throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Castravet steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tamburello.
Tamburello tries to bum rush Castravet with a series of wild strikes but Castravet uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Castravet clinches up with Tamburello and pushes him back against the cage.
Castravet tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Castravet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tamburello trying to land knees to the body.
Castravet throws a punch but it's blocked by Tamburello.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Castravet.
Castravet throws a head punch that misses.
Castravet wants to stall.
Tamburello has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Castravet misses with a knee to the head. #T3#
Tamburello pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Castravet with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Castravet throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tamburello blocks it with crossed arms.
Castravet misses with a punch to the body.
Tamburello lands a nice shot to the body.
Castravet throws a knee to the head but misses.
A hook to the body from Tamburello.
Tamburello lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Castravet backwards.
Tamburello is trying to break free.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tamburello tries to land knees in the clinch but Castravet avoids the damage to the body.
Tamburello lands with a light punch inside.
A bit of stalling here from Tamburello.
Andrei Castravet seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Castravet tries to pull guard but Tamburello won't allow it. #T4#
Tamburello blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Castravet misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Castravet is trying to stall.
Castravet throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tamburello blocks it with crossed arms.
Castravet can't find room to land a body shot as Tamburello controls the action.
Tamburello can't find room to land a body shot as Castravet controls the action.
Tamburello is trying to break the clinch but Castravet is controlling him.
Castravet working Tamburello over with knees to the body.
Tamburello lands a body punch.
Tamburello is trying to force a seperation but Castravet has the dominant position.
Castravet with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Tamburello dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Tamburello scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tamburello's jab looks to have found its range, popping Castravet under the eye.
Tamburello misses with the combination.
Castravet wants to clinch.
A big right from Tamburello misses.
Tamburello looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Castravet wants to counter with a clinch but Tamburello pushes him away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tamburello!
Castravet rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tamburello moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Castravet closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Castravet fails to land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tamburello as Castravet tries to tie him up.
Castravet tries to land a knee to the head but Tamburello blocks with his arms.
Castravet managing to block the knees to the body from Tamburello. #T1#
Castravet tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tamburello slows down the pace here.
Tamburello blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Castravet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Castravet is trying to stall.
Tamburello prevents a body shot from Castravet.
Castravet is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Castravet lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tamburello lands with a short shot to the head.
Castravet swings wildly with an uppercut but Tamburello uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castravet has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tamburello seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Castravet can turn it around.#T2#
Tamburello stalling the fight.
Castravet tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Castravet missing with knees to the body.
Castravet with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tamburello is pushing Castravet up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tamburello blocks a body shot from Castravet.
Tamburello misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Castravet.
Castravet wants to stall.
Tamburello working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Tamburello lands with a right to the head.
Castravet misses with some punches.
Tamburello slows down the pace here.
Castravet throws a knee to the head but misses.
Castravet throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tamburello blocks it with crossed arms.
Tamburello is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Castravet is defending well for now.
Tamburello softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tamburello has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Castravet keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tamburello's efforts to push away.
Castravet misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Castravet looking to stall.
Castravet tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC#
Tamburello breaks the clinch.
Tamburello swings for the body but Castravet moves out of range.
Castravet is looking to clinch but Tamburello is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Castravet looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Castravet doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Castravet takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tamburello throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Castravet stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tamburello jabs at Castravet's body.
Tamburello lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tamburello scores with a shot to the body.
Chris Tamburello is winning the standup battle so far.
Tamburello works Castravet's body with a nice hook.
Castravet takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Andrei Castravet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chris Tamburello is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Castravet misses with a body shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Tamburello!

Event: GFC 1 - For Honour and Glory
Date: Jun 19, 2021

#R1#
Tamburello misses with a few strikes there.
Tamburello looks to score with a jab to the body but Thompson is just out of range.
Tamburello lands with an overhand left.#CUT#It looks like Scott Thompson has been cut.
Tamburello lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Thompson takes the fight into the clinch.
Thompson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tamburello.
Tamburello prevents a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson tries to work over Tamburello's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thompson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Thompson is stalling here.
A short right from Thompson.
Thompson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tamburello blocks an uppercut.
Thompson lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson trying to land knees to the body.
Thompson misses with a body punch. #T1#
Tamburello looking to stall.
Tamburello tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thompson's elbow.
Thompson is stalling here.
Thompson lands a right hand.
Thompson swings wildly with an uppercut but Tamburello uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tamburello blocks a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson has a couple of punches blocked by Tamburello.
Thompson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tamburello takes a shot to the head.
Thompson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thompson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tamburellos head. #T2#
Thompson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tamburello throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thompsons head.
Thompson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thompson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tamburello's elbow.
Thompson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tamburello tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thompson is stalling here.
Thompson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
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!
Tamburello looking to stall.
A body shot lands from Thompson.
Tamburello is breathing heavily.
Thompson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tamburello backwards.
Thompson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tamburello takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#It looks like Chris Tamburello has been cut.#T3#
Thompson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Thompson can't find room to land a body shot as Tamburello controls the action.
Thompson blocks a body shot from Tamburello.
Thompson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thompson obliges.
Thompson tries a body shot but Tamburello blocks it.
Thompson just leaning against Tamburello, taking a breather.
Thompson lands with a right to the head.
Thompson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Thompson lands a body shot.
Thompson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thompson.
Thompson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Thompson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tamburello has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thompson pushes Tamburello back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#Tamburello is rocked!
Thompson has Tamburello pushed against the cage.
Thompson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thompson taking a breather.
Thompson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thompson lands a damaging elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Thompson fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tamburello.
Thompson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tamburello backwards.
Thompson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Thompson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thompson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Thompson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Tamburello's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Thompson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Tamburello.
Tamburello misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thompson just misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson misses with a body shot.
BAM! Thompson delivers a spinning backfist that drops Tamburello like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Scott Thompson!

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