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Event: SYN 1063 Stark vs Danger     
Date:   Mar 24, 2024
#R1#
Kamara wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kamara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Tepes lV changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kamara looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tepes lV misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Tepes lV creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Tepes lV trying to control the position but Kamara is working away.
Tepes lV scoring with punches from side control.
Tepes lV is trying to ground and pound but Kamara uses the momentary lack of control by Tepes lV to regain half guard.
Kamara controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes lV not doing much here. #T1#
Tepes lV thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tepes lV working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kamara's thigh. Kamara counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Kamara keeping moving, preventing Tepes lV from controlling successfully.
Kamara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tepes lV is looking to work some ground and pound but Kamara has wrist control.
Tepes lV not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tepes lV lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tepes lV trying to control but Kamara is working from the bottom.
Kamara pulls Tepes lV in close to his closed guard and prevents Tepes lV from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tepes lV moves out of range as Kamara throws a body kick.
Tepes lV swings for the body but Kamara moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tepes lV. Kamara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tepes lV tries for a takedown but Kamara sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kamara throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tepes lV on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamara. Tepes lV does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tepes lV slips a straight right by Kamara.
Kamara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kamara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tepes lV keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kamara.
Tepes lV now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Tepes lV takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tepes lV jabs Kamara to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kamara jabs Tepes lV right on the nose. Tepes lV blinks but takes it well.
Kamara throws an off balance right hand
enabling Tepes lV to counter with a crisp jab.
Tepes lV avoids the body shot from Kamara.
Kamara connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tepes lV. Tepes lV circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kamara misses the shot to the body.
Kamara moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tepes lV keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kamara.
Kamara throws a head kick but Tepes lV moves out of range.
And Tepes lV tries to counter it with a takedown but Kamara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tepes lV throws a lazy right hand but Kamara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tepes lV misses with a straight left.
Kamara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tepes lV was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamara.
Tagnarach Kamara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Tepes lV throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kamara was covering up waiting for the punch and Tepes lV finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T4#
Tepes lV trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tepes lV throws a big elbow that misses.
Kamara trying to control the position.
Kamara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kamara knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tepes lV on the ground.
Kamara is adopting a defensive guard.
Tepes lV is stalling in the full guard.
Tepes lV cracks Kamara with a solid left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vlad Tepes lV will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Tepes lV moves out of range of the strikes.
Kamara looks to land a body kick but Tepes lV moved away.
Tepes lV throws the left hand but Kamara avoids the punch easily.
Kamara misses with a hook. Tepes lV ducked under it nicely.
Tepes lV wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tepes lV walks into a straight right hand from Kamara.
Kamara throws a hook to the side of Tepes lV's head but Tepes lV sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kamara rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tepes lV cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kamara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tepes lV bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamara throws a leg kick which misses Tepes lV's front leg but catches the back leg as Tepes lV tries to avoid it.
Tepes lV listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kamara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tepes lV was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamara.
Kamara connects with the punch.
Kamara misses with a lunging right hand
letting Tepes lV counter with a right hand. #T1#
Kamara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tepes lV manages to avoid it.
Kamara with a jab.
Kamara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kamara misses with a hook. Tepes lV ducked under it nicely.
Tagnarach Kamara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kamara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tepes lV.
Kamara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tepes lV.
Tepes lV was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tepes lV gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tepes lV throws an overhand right that lands on Kamara's shoulder, as Kamara tries to avoid the shot.
Kamara quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kamara scores with a hook to the body. Tepes lV takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tepes lV fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kamara looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kamara.
Tepes lV slips a jab from Kamara.
Crunch! Kamara slams his shin into Tepes lV's torso.#T2#
A slow jab from Kamara misses its intended target.
Kamara tests Tepes lV's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
Kamara throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tepes lV ducks under a wild hook from Kamara.
Tepes lV staying out of range there.
Tepes lV drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kamara defends it well.
Kamara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tepes lV moves away.
Tepes lV with the counter takedown but Kamara avoids it easily.
Tepes lV takes one to the chin there.
Kamara sizes up Tepes lV with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tagnarach Kamara is winning the standup battle so far.
Tepes lV ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tepes lV shoots and misses
and Kamara counters with a stiff right hand.
Kamara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tepes lV can do to turn this around?
Donk. Kamara catches Tepes lV right on the button with a cross.
Kamara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tepes lV moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kamara misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tepes lV counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Kamara misses with a straight left.
A head kick misses from Kamara.
Tepes lV throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kamara counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamara. Tepes lV does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kamara misses with a looping left.
Tepes lV throws a lazy uppercut
letting Kamara counter with a right hand.
Tepes lV throws a leg kick but Kamara moved away.
Kamara throws a looping overhand right but Tepes lV ducks down to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Tepes lV.
Tepes lV slips under a jab from Kamara.
Tepes lV blocks a head kick by Kamara.
Kamara bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tepes lV's head backwards.
A swing and a miss from Tepes lV.#T4#
Kamara throws a looping overhand right but Tepes lV ducks down to avoid it.
Kamara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tepes lV manages to avoid it.
Tepes lV changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kamara.
Kamara takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kamara jabs Tepes lV to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tepes lV misses with a looping right.
Tepes lV sizes up Kamara with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tepes lV doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tepes lV cracks Kamara with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Tagnarach Kamara has been cut.
Tepes lV avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tepes lV changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kamara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tepes lV takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kamara swings widly with a right hand
and Tepes lV counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tagnarach Kamara dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tagnarach Kamara's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Kamara staying out of range there.
Kamara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kamara looks to score with a jab to the body but Tepes lV is just out of range.
Kamara throws a series of punches but Tepes lV avoids them all with ease.
A swing and a miss from Kamara.
Kamara throws a leg kick that misses.
Kamara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kamara takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tepes lV has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tepes lV closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kamara circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamara misses with a shot to the body
and Tepes lV counters with a good low kick that Kamara was not able to check.
Kamara thuds his right hand into Tepes lV's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kamara jabs at Tepes lV's body.
Kamara misses with a looping left.
Tepes lV replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kamara blocks it well.
Tepes lV scores with a kick to the body. #T1#
Kamara throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kamara throws a lazy right hand but Tepes lV sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kamara lands with a shot to the body.
Kamara misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tepes lV misses the shot to the body.
Kamara throws the kick towards the body but Tepes lV avoids it.
Tepes lV shoots in for a double leg but Kamara sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kamara shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tepes lV dives in for a single leg takedown but Kamara sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tagnarach Kamara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlad Tepes lV.
Tepes lV fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kamara is out of range.
Kamara is looking to counter punch.
Kamara throws a right hand that misses
and Tepes lV counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tepes lV walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kamara scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
Kamara is looking to land body kicks.
Tepes lV was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kamara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Kamara misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tepes lV misses with a left hand
and Kamara counters with a straight right hand.
Kamara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tepes lV.
Tepes lV throws a leg kick which misses Kamara's front leg but catches the back leg as Kamara tries to avoid it.
Kamara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kamara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tepes lV fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kamara rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tepes lV counters with a slapping leg kick.
The fighters circling - Kamara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tepes lV doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kamara throws a sloppy head kick and Tepes lV moves out of range easily. #T3#
Tepes lV misses with a hook. Kamara ducked under it nicely.
Kamara tries to land a front kick but Tepes lV steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kamara throws a sloppy body shot
and Tepes lV counters with a nice uppercut.
Kamara connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tepes lV momentarily.
Tepes lV swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kamara lands with a nice body punch.
Kamara misses the jab.
Kamara scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kamara stuffs the takedown.
Kamara rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tepes lV counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kamara looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tepes lV defending well as Kamara loads up on a big left hand.
Tepes lV throws a jab but it's blocked by Kamara.
Kamara was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4#
A cross from Tepes lV lands.
Kamara blocks a leg kick.
Kamara misses with a right hand
and Tepes lV counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamara lands with a shot to the body.
Kamara throws a lazy head kick
and Tepes lV makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tepes lV throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tepes lV throws an overhand right that lands on Kamara's shoulder, as Kamara tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the body from Kamara misses
and Tepes lV makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kamara throws the left hand but Tepes lV avoids the punch easily.
Kamara cracks Tepes lV with an open hand slap.
Kamara cracks Tepes lV with an open hand slap.
Tepes lV wants to land a leg kick but Kamara is out of range.
Kamara looks for the body kick but Tepes lV saw that one coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tagnarach Kamara showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kamara 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tagnarach Kamara!

A very excited looking Tagnarach Kamara made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: SYN 1057 Prometheus vs Rozhkov     
Date:   Feb 18, 2024
#R1#
Tepes lV lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kamara lands with a nice body kick.
Tepes lV swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tepes lV takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tepes lV tries to land a leg kick but Kamara saw it coming and moves away.
Tepes lV misses with a body shot.
Tepes lV throws a leg kick but Kamara checks it.
Kamara quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kamara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tepes lV fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamara misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Tepes lV counters with a takedown into side control.
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 ground and pound from Tepes lV seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Tepes lV scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kamara to see if he's OK.
Tepes lV working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kamara can't do much from the bottom here.
Tepes lV working the body and head with strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Tepes lV.
Kamara parries the strikes from Tepes lV easily there. Tepes lV is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kamara to escape.
Kamara parries the strikes from Tepes lV easily there. Tepes lV is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kamara to escape.
Kamara can't do much from the bottom here.
Tepes lV cracks Kamara with a big elbow.
Kamara is not content to let Tepes lV control the position.
Kamara tries to buck Tepes lV off but Tepes lV is having none of it.#T2#
Kamara struggling a bit here.
Kamara is looking to regain half guard here but Tepes lV keeps moving and retains side control.
Tepes lV sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kamara is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Tepes lV working the ground and pound.
Kamara is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tepes lV tries to score with some ground and pound. Kamara controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kamara on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kamara tries to get out of the position.
Tepes lV working away.
Kamara is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Tepes lV misses with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tepes lV lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kamara down.
Kamara tries to buck Tepes lV off but Tepes lV is having none of it.
Tepes lV sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kamara is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Tepes lV in side control, throwing shots but Kamara defends.
Kamara is looking for a sweep.
Tepes lV landing a few strikes.
Kamara seems a little lost for a moment, as Tepes lV dominates the positioning.
Tepes lV cracks Kamara with a big elbow.
Sloppy strikes there by Tepes lV.
Tepes lV is putting a hurting on Kamara here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kamara parries the strikes from Tepes lV easily there. Tepes lV is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kamara to escape. #T4#
Tepes lV lands a nice forearm strike.
Tepes lV working the ground and pound.
Kamara is trying to escape the position but Tepes lV is controlling the position.
Tepes lV passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kamara!
Tepes lV tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tepes lV is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Tepes lV unloads with some shots from mount but Kamara bucks and avoids them well.
Tepes lV postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kamara looks a forlorn figure.
Tepes lV looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tepes lV landing shots from mount. #CUT2#It looks like Tagnarach Kamara has been cut.
Tepes lV throws some wild stikes that Kamara manages to avoid easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Tepes lV dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tagnarach Kamara's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Tepes lV waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kamara.
Kamara throwing a counter right hand but Tepes lV manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Tepes lV.
Tepes lV misses with a body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kamara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tepes lV appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A shot to the body from Tepes lV misses
enabling Kamara to counter with a crisp jab.
Tepes lV misses with a wild body shot.
Kamara thinks about countering with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Tepes lV as he connects with a hook.
Kamara gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Tepes lV counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kamara won't be happy with that.
Tepes lV is looking to take a break and control but Kamara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Tepes lV throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Tepes lV lands an elbow.
Tepes lV wants to control but Kamara is keeping him busy.
The strikes coming from Tepes lV are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kamara tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tepes lV tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kamara is looking to regain half guard here but Tepes lV keeps moving and retains side control.
Tepes lV is looking to take a break and control but Kamara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Check out the look on Tepes lV's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Tepes lV sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kamara is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Tepes lV is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kamara's shoulder. That is not cool.
Tepes lV lands some shots froms side control.
Tepes lV fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Tepes lV taking a breather here.
Tepes lV throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T3#
Tepes lV connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kamara some visible discomfort.
Kamara managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Tepes lV.
Kamara is not content to let Tepes lV control the position.
Tepes lV is working Kamara over with some ground and pound from side control.
Tepes lV wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kamara keeps working.
Tepes lV cracks Kamara with a big right hand but Kamara just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Tepes lV has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tepes lV scores with a couple of short elbows.
Check out the look on Tepes lV's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kamara struggling a bit here.#T4#
Kamara trying to remain calm as Tepes lV controls from the top position.
Kamara is not content to let Tepes lV control the position.
Tepes lV working the ground and pound.
Kamara tries to bench press Tepes lV off him but Tepes lV keeps the position.
Tepes lV looks up at the clock and then as Kamara takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Tepes lV smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Tepes lV landing a few strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tepes lV trying to control the action but Kamara is working from the bottom.
Tepes lV has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Tepes lV showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tagnarach Kamara's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Tepes lV pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kamara is out of range and Tepes lV settles back down.
Kamara throws a counter high kick but Tepes lV was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kamara doesn't manage to clinch there - Tepes lV circles away.
Tepes lV tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tepes lV misses with a hook.
A head kick misses from Kamara.
A jab from Tepes lV misses.
Kamara swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tepes lV explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tepes lV. #CL#
Kamara clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Tepes lV breaks the clinch.
Kamara misses with a left hand
and Tepes lV counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Tepes lV misses with an uppercut
and Kamara counters with a stiff right hand.
Tepes lV misses the shot to the body.
Tepes lV ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kamara moves away.
It looked like Kamara wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#KD#
Kamara lands a big head kick that sends Tepes lV tumbling to the mat! Kamara takes a step backwards and waves Tepes lV back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Tepes lV is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Vlad Tepes lV has been cut.
Kamara slips under a jab.
It looked like Kamara was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tepes lV.
Tepes lV throws a hook to the side of Kamara's head but Kamara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tagnarach Kamara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tepes lV swings for the body but Kamara moves out of range.
Kamara thows a body kick. Tepes lV tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tepes lV misses with a leg kick
and Kamara counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tepes lV uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Tepes lV.
We've been told by Kamara's head coaches at Convicted Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kamara throws a lazy right hand but Tepes lV sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tepes lV with a jab.
Tepes lV throws a jab but it's blocked by Kamara.
Tepes lV throws a lazy right hand but Kamara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tepes lV throws a lazy uppercut
and Kamara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kamara throws a right hand that misses
and Tepes lV counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Tepes lV feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kamaras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tepes lV pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It appears Kamara was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tepes lV has a takedown stuffed.
Kamara throws a body shot but no joy.
Kamara misses with an uppercut
and Kamara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tepes lV throws a poor cross that misses
and Kamara counters with a straight right hand.
Kamara swings for the body but Tepes lV moves out of range. #T4#
Kamara tries to clinch up
and Tepes lV counters with a right hand to the body.
Tepes lV shoots in but no luck this time.
Kamara swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kamara misses with a hook to the body #TD2#
and Tepes lV counters with a single leg into guard. Kamara didn't expect that.
Kamara keeping moving, preventing Tepes lV from controlling successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tepes lV throws a big right hand that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Vlad Tepes lV just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Tepes lV staying out of range there.
Tepes lV is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Tepes lV closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Tepes lV tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kamara's legs.
Tepes lV working the ground and pound.
Tepes lV working the ground and pound but Kamara is defending the strikes.
Tepes lV lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kamara taking a bit of punishment here - Tepes lV scoring with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes lV cracks Kamara with a big right hand but Kamara just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Tepes lV wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kamara keeps working.
Tepes lV is putting a hurting on Kamara here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kamara knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tepes lV on the ground.#T1#
Sloppy strikes there by Tepes lV.
Tepes lV is working Kamara over with some ground and pound from side control.
Tepes lV cracks Kamara with a big right hand but Kamara just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Vlad Tepes lV has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tepes lV in side control lands a decent elbow.
Tepes lV throws an elbow but Kamara slips to the side and avoids it well.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Tepes lV is staying tight to Kamara's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Tepes lV in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Tepes lV tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Tepes lV throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Tepes lV misses with the ground and pound.
Tepes lV lands some shots froms side control.#T2#
Tepes lV throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Tepes lV grinds an elbow into Kamara's temple.
Tepes lV controls the position from side control.
Tepes lV is continuing to stall.
Tepes lV working the head and body with strikes.
Tepes lV has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kamara!
Kamara keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T3#
Tepes lV landing shots from mount.
Kamara in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Tepes lV raining down shots from the mount!
Tepes lV lands a couple of good shots and Kamara has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Tepes lV has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kamara's body.
Tepes lV lands a shot to the head.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Tepes lV missing with strikes from the back. #T4#
Tepes lV looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Tepes lV tries to get the hooks in deep but Kamara pushed the leg off.
Tepes lV is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Tepes lV looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Even with his hooks in, Tepes lV manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Tepes lV missing with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kamara has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Tepes lV.
I would not like to be Kamara right now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Tepes lV dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R5#
Tepes lV just misses with a punch to the body.
Tagnarach Kamara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vlad Tepes lV is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A shot to the body from Kamara misses
and Tepes lV counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tepes lV lands a body shot.
Kamara on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tepes lV misses with a straight right.
Kamara looks to clinch
and Tepes lV cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes lV goes for a double leg but Kamara avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kamara continues to drive forward.
Kamara throws a combination that misses
and Tepes lV counters with a stiff right hand.
Kamara darts in trying to clinch
and Tepes lV counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Kamara throws a jab but it's blocked by Tepes lV.
Kamara tries to land a body kick
and Kamara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tepes lV throws a body shot but no joy.
Kamara is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kamara takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tepes lV throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Kamara on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tepes lV misses with a body kick. #T2#
Kamara throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Tepes lV counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kamara being controlled here, momentarily.
Kamara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kamara is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kamara keeping moving, preventing Tepes lV from controlling successfully.
Tepes lV throws a big elbow that misses.
Tepes lV engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Kamara keeping moving, preventing Tepes lV from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tepes lV throws a hook but Kamara blocks it.
Tepes lV swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kamara counters with a nice uppercut.
Kamara is looking to score with low kicks.
Kamara tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tepes lV counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tepes lV thuds a left hand into Kamara's body.#T4##TD2#
Tepes lV changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kamara looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kamara can't do much from the bottom here.
Tepes lV content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Tepes lV connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kamara some visible discomfort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kamara takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vlad Tepes lV comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tepes lV winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 44:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 44:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Tepes lV!

Vlad Tepes lV is the new welterweight champion!
Vlad Tepes lV decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: SYN 1051 McCarthy vs Kamara     
Date:   Jan 28, 2024
#R1#
McCarthy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kamara looks to throw the jab but McCarthy is out of range.
Kamara smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McCarthy misses with a left hand
and Kamara counters with a straight right hand.
Kamara swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McCarthy.
Kamara with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kamara scores with a kick to the midsection.
McCarthy slips under a jab from Kamara.
Kamara bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McCarthy's head.
Kamara throws out a loose jab but McCarthy uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like McCarthy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kamara.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kamara.
Kamara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kamara throws a body punch but McCarthy moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good shot there by Kamara.
Kamara digs a good hook to McCarthy's body. #T1#
McCarthy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamara manages to avoid it.
Kamara throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like McCarthy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kamara tries to clinch there but McCarthy circles away.
McCarthy avoids the body shot from Kamara.
Kamara scores with a decent looking hook.
Kamara misses with an uppercut
and McCarthy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCarthy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kamara moves away.
Kamara throws out a counter right but McCarthy avoids it with no problem.
McCarthy slips a jab from Kamara.
McCarthy misses with a lunging right hand
and Kamara counters with a nice uppercut.
McCarthy lands with a shot to the body.
Kamara pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kamara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCarthy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tagnarach Kamara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamara scores with a kick to the body. #T2#
A shot to the body from McCarthy misses
enabling Kamara to counter with a crisp jab.
McCarthy takes a swing at Kamara's ribcage but misses.
Kamara follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCarthy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McCarthy there as he acknowledges the shot.
McCarthy on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McCarthy misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Kamara on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McCarthy throws the left hand but Kamara avoids the punch easily.
Kamara appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McCarthy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kamara.
Kamara swings for the body but McCarthy moves out of range.
Kamara connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kamara is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McCarthy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
McCarthy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kamara.
Kamara jabs McCarthy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tagnarach Kamara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kamara throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCarthy.
McCarthy attempts a counter takedown but Kamara avoids it well and moves away.
Kamara misses with a body shot. #T3#
Kamara bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McCarthy's head backwards.
McCarthy walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kamara.
Kamara lands with a right hand.
McCarthy is looking to wear down Kamara with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kamara scores with a punch to the head.
McCarthy moves out of range of the strikes.
Kamara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCarthy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like McCarthy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kamara.
McCarthy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kamara.
McCarthy throwing a counter right hand but Kamara manages to avoid it.
McCarthy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kamara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A punch lands to the side of McCarthy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McCarthy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kamara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCarthy.
McCarthy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kamara cracks McCarthy with a good jab.#T4#
McCarthy throws an off balance right hand
and Kamara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamara throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McCarthy looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamara is just out of range.
McCarthy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McCarthy goes for a double leg but Kamara avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kamara continues to drive forward.
McCarthy is trying to break free.
McCarthy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kamara lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kamara misses with some punches.
Kamara is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McCarthy is defending well for now.
Kamara misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McCarthy. #BC#
McCarthy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kamara lands a nice shot that snaps McCarthy's head back.
McCarthy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kamara counters with a left to the body.
McCarthy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kamara.
McCarthy shoots in looking for a takedown but Kamara manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McCarthy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tagnarach Kamara dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kamara looks to land a left hand but McCarthy moved out of range nicely.
McCarthy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice cross by Kamara.
Kamara lands with a shot to the body.
Kamara looks to score with a jab to the body but McCarthy is just out of range.
McCarthy is looking to counter punch.
McCarthy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from McCarthy misses its target.
Kamara has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kamara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamara with a nice cross.
A slow jab from Kamara misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy loads up on a big right hand but Kamara slips the punch.
McCarthy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McCarthy slips a straight right by Kamara.
McCarthy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCarthy walks into a jab.#T1#
Kamara displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McCarthy.
Kamara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Kamara.
Kamara fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McCarthy dives in for a single leg takedown but Kamara sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McCarthy misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamara.
Kamara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McCarthy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McCarthy avoiding damage as Kamara throws knees to the body.
Kamara is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McCarthy is defending well for now.
McCarthy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kamara is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McCarthy is defending well for now.#BC#
McCarthy breaks the clinch.
McCarthy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McCarthy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kamara.
It looked like McCarthy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kamara.#T2#
A left and a right from Kamara both land. Nice combination.
Kamara takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCarthy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tagnarach Kamara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kamara fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McCarthy on the side of the head.
Kamara misses with a jab, cross combination.
McCarthy tries to counter with a takedown but Kamara is quick to defend against it.
Kamara misses with a two punch combination.
Kamara moves away from the strike by McCarthy.
Kamara lands a slapping body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Kamara.
Kamara lands with a nice body punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kamara.
Kamara has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Kamara throws a hook but McCarthy avoids it easily.#T3#
Kamara takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McCarthy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kamara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCarthy moves away.
McCarthy throws a lazy uppercut
and Kamara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kamara throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and McCarthy counters with a shoot takedown. Kamara fights it but they end up in guard.
Kamara has his hands on McCarthy's head, controlling the position.
Kamara controls McCarthy momentarily but McCarthy frees himself.
McCarthy lands a couple of digs.
McCarthy lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
McCarthy is stalling in the full guard.
McCarthy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kamara keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
McCarthy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
McCarthy trying to control but Kamara is working from the bottom.
Kamara looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tagnarach Kamara 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.#R3#
Kamara throws a lazy uppercut
and McCarthy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kamara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCarthy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kamara throws out the jab.
McCarthy swings for the body but Kamara moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Kamara as he connects with a hook.
McCarthy shoots in for a double leg but Kamara sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McCarthy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McCarthy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamara was well out of range. Poor timing from McCarthy.
Kamara comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamara staying out of range there.
McCarthy slips a straight right by Kamara.
Kamara pushes McCarthy away with a front kick.
Kamara looks to land a body kick but McCarthy moved away.#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from McCarthy.
Kamara doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Decent striking displayed by Kamara there.
McCarthy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamara scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kamara misses with a left hand
and McCarthy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kamara misses with a series of wild punches.
Good exchange - Kamara coming out on top.
McCarthy ducks right into an uppercut from Kamara. #T2#
Kamara just misses with a punch to the body.
McCarthy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kamara swivels and escapes.
Kamara now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cormac McCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCarthy shoots in for a double leg but Kamara sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kamara! But no joy.
McCarthy defending well as Kamara loads up on a big left hand.
Kamara throws a hook but McCarthy avoids it easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kamara. McCarthy shrugs it off though.
McCarthy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamara ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kamara misses with a wild body shot.
Kamara listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McCarthy lands with a straight right. Kamara didn't see that one coming.#CUT#It looks like Tagnarach Kamara has been cut.#T3#
Kamara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McCarthy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kamara takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kamara lands a right hook to the body.
Kamara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kamara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamara connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McCarthy loads up on a big right hand but Kamara slips the punch.
Kamara scores with a jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kamara.
McCarthy fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
McCarthy takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McCarthy walks into a straight right hand from Kamara.
Kamara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCarthy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kamara.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCarthy manages to avoid it.
A jab from Kamara finds it's way through McCarthy's defenses.
Kamara slips under a jab from McCarthy.
Kamara swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kamara, as that shot connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tagnarach Kamara really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tagnarach Kamara's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Kamara jabs McCarthy right on the nose. McCarthy blinks but takes it well.
McCarthy avoids the body shot from Kamara.
A telegraphed right hand from Kamara misses the target.
McCarthy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamara.
McCarthy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kamara rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McCarthy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kamara connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Good shot there by Kamara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy with a jab.
McCarthy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kamara connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kamara throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Kamara scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kamara comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD#
McCarthy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kamara to the mat! Kamara manages to get full guard.
McCarthy 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.
McCarthy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kamara really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McCarthy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McCarthy throwing strikes from guard but Kamara blocks nicely.
McCarthy is looking to work some ground and pound but Kamara has wrist control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kamara can do anything to dispel that myth.
McCarthy stands up over Kamara, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McCarthy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McCarthy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
McCarthy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kamara keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
McCarthy looking to pass the guard.
Kamara has McCarthy pulled in close to control his posture.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
McCarthy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McCarthy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kamara avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McCarthy. #T3#
McCarthy is keen to just control but Kamara is a slippery customer.
McCarthy is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kamara!
Kamara tries to hold on but McCarthy pushes him away.
McCarthy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McCarthy throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
McCarthy misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Kamara in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
McCarthy lands a nice shot to the head.
McCarthy looking to control but Kamara is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Kamara is in a horrible position here. McCarthy smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kamara is desperately trying to improve his position but McCarthy has a good base and remains in mount.
McCarthy scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kamara is bucking up trying to escape but McCarthy cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McCarthy is landing with some decent strikes but Kamara is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
McCarthy raining down hammerfists from mount.
Cormac McCarthy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McCarthy is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kamara can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
McCarthy postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kamara looks a forlorn figure.
McCarthy looking to finish Kamara with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kamara!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cormac McCarthy had his way with Tagnarach Kamara in that round.
The cut man is working on Tagnarach Kamara's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
McCarthy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McCarthy just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Kamara misses.
Kamara moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McCarthy will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kamara digs a good hook to McCarthy's body.
Kamara works the jab nicely.
McCarthy slips under a jab from Kamara.
Kamara misses with a straight left.
McCarthy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamara walks into a left hand. #TD#
McCarthy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCarthy lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kamara down.
McCarthy in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T1#
McCarthy in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kamara avoids any damage from the ground and pound of McCarthy.
Kamara avoids any damage from the ground and pound of McCarthy.
McCarthy misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kamara is trying to get back to half guard.
Kamara is still trying to improve position.
McCarthy working the body and head with strikes.
Cormac McCarthy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kamara takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
McCarthy sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kamara is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
McCarthy working the ground and pound from side control.
Kamara can't do much from the bottom here.
McCarthy in side control, throwing shots but Kamara defends.
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McCarthy working the ground and pound but Kamara is defending the strikes. #T3#
Kamara takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kamara tries to control but McCarthy manages to take his back.
McCarthy is punishing Kamara with strikes - can he finish him?!
Will McCarthy go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
McCarthy throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kamara trying to control the hands but McCarthy breaks the grip.
McCarthy throwing sloppy strikes.
McCarthy loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Kamara hold on? #T4#
McCarthy lands with a hammerfist to the side of Kamara's head.
McCarthy is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Kamara up.
McCarthy missing with punches from the back.
Kamara covering up well under a barage of strikes.
McCarthy missing with strikes.
McCarthy scores with punches and elbows.
Kamara covering up well under a series of strikes from McCarthy.
Kamara is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get McCarthy off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
McCarthy looking for the RNC.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cormac McCarthy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kamara has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tagnarach Kamara!

Tagnarach Kamara is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Tagnarach Kamara thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Cormac McCarthy stepped up to the mic, saying '“There is no God and we are his prophets.” ― Cormac McCarthy, The Road'.

 

Event: SYN 1046 De Minaur v Takahashi     
Date:   Jan 06, 2024
#R1#
Rolf with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kamara throws a jab but it's blocked by Rolf.
Rolf digs a good body shot into Kamara's ribs.
Rolf takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#It looks like Jakob Rolf has been cut.
Rolf wants to clinch.
Kamara takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rolf scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Tagnarach Kamara has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamara throws a body punch but Rolf moves out of range.
Rolf rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kamara counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rolf closes the distance but Kamara moves to the side
and Kamara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kamara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Rolf takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kamara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rolf was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamara.
Rolf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamara.
Rolf connects with a body shot.
Kamara throws a looping overhand right but Rolf ducks down to avoid it.
Rolf tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kamara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rolf shoots in but no luck this time.
Kamara swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rolf misses with the combination.
Kamara is looking for a counter combo.
A lazy left from Rolf finds it's target.
Rolf ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rolf has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Rolf on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kamara throws a lazy uppercut
and Kamara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tagnarach Kamara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Rolf misses with a body shot.
Rolf misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kamara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Kamara has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kamara there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rolf throws a lazy uppercut
and Rolf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#That has opened up Jakob Rolf's cut even more.
Kamara looks to land a right hand but Rolf moved out of range.
Rolf misses with a jab to the body
and Kamara counters with a three punch combo that has Rolf backing up. Rolf nods at Kamara to acknowledge the strikes.
Rolf uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kamara.
Kamara throws a hook to the side of Rolf's head but Rolf sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rolf misses with a takedown attempt - Kamara sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kamara's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rolf connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kamara scrambles back to his feet.
Jakob Rolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamara throws the left hand but Rolf avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Rolf misses with a jab, cross combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Kamara misses the target.
Rolf scores with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Rolf has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kamara misses with a punch on the inside.
Rolf scores with a shoulder strike.
Rolf throws a head punch that misses.
Kamara lands a good knee to the midsection. Rolf won't want to take too many of those.
Kamara lands with a right to the head.
Rolf lands a hook that snaps the head of Kamara backwards.
Rolf tries a body shot but Kamara blocks it.
Kamara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rolf's elbow.
Rolf softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kamara softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rolf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kamara lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rolf changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kamara fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tagnarach Kamara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakob Rolf.
Rolf scores with a jab. Kamara acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
Rolf cracks a nice hook into Kamara's ribs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rolf.
It looked like Kamara wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rolf misses with a takedown attempt - Kamara sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A solid body kick from Kamara.
Nice defenses there by Kamara.
Rolf with a nice cross.
Rolf takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kamara. Rolf shrugs it off though.
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 Tagnarach Kamara will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rolf on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kamara throws a hook to the side of Rolf's head but Rolf sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rolf looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamara is just out of range.
Rolf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rolf looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rolf scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kamara misses with a straight right.
Rolf lands a glancing blow to the side of Kamara's head.
Rolf shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamara was well out of range. Poor timing from Rolf.
Rolf shoots in and drives through. Kamara sprawls well.#KD#
Kamara lands a big uppercut and Rolf crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Rolf looks OK. Kamara waves Rolf back to his feet!#ROC#Rolf is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamara throws a pinpoint strike between Rolf's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Rolf crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Kamara scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tagnarach Kamara!
After winning the bout, Tagnarach Kamara thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Jakob Rolf was interviewed post fight and said 'ASS!!! (https://youtu.be/c2ia8T4E2Mc)'.

 

Event: SYN 1039 Kamara vs McCarthy     
Date:   Dec 09, 2023
#R1#
McCarthy misses with an uppercut. Kamara saw that one coming.
McCarthy cracks a nice hook into Kamara's ribs.
McCarthy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kamara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCarthy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamara wants to slow McCarthy down by chopping away at his legs.
A little jabbing left from McCarthy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kamara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McCarthy misses the jab.
McCarthy misses with a body shot.
McCarthy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kamara feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that McCarthy has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kamara misses with a body shot.
A jab from Kamara misses.
A little jabbing left from McCarthy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McCarthy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
McCarthy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McCarthy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kamara moves away.
Kamara takes one on the button.
Kamara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tagnarach Kamara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCarthy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McCarthy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kamara rather than just go for the knockout.
Kamara misses the shot to the body.
Kamara misses with a wild combination.
Kamara will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McCarthy throws a counter combo.
Kamara takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kamara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCarthy.#T2#
Kamara throws a right hand that misses
and McCarthy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McCarthy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kamara defends well and McCarthy ends up having to push Kamara into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McCarthy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamara.
McCarthy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCarthy throws a body punch but Kamara moves out of range.
Kamara throws a lazy uppercut
and McCarthy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCarthy just misses with a punch to the body.
Kamara throws out a loose jab but McCarthy uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCarthy throws a combination that misses
and Kamara makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. McCarthy really felt that one!
Kamara looks to land a body kick but McCarthy moved away.
McCarthy misses the shot to the body. #T3#
McCarthy blocks the body kick.
McCarthy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kamara.
McCarthy misses with a lunging right hand
and Kamara counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McCarthy misses with a body shot
and Kamara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown but Kamara shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tagnarach Kamara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cormac McCarthy.
Kamara tries to land a front kick but McCarthy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McCarthy unleashes a big counter combination but Kamara bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kamara scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kamara slips under a jab from McCarthy.
McCarthy avoids a kick to the body.
McCarthy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McCarthy! #CUT2#It looks like Tagnarach Kamara has been cut.
McCarthy throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
McCarthy avoids the body shot from Kamara.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamara misses with a body kick.
Kamara gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kamara scores with a jab to the body.
McCarthy misses with a straight left.
McCarthy throws a hook but Kamara blocks it.
Kamara was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McCarthy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCarthy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kamara thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCarthy shoots and misses
enabling Kamara to counter with a crisp jab.
Kamara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCarthy.
McCarthy misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Kamara on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cormac McCarthy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tagnarach Kamara's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
McCarthy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McCarthy misses with an uppercut
and Kamara counters with a straight right hand.
McCarthy swings for the body but Kamara moves out of range.
Kamara takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McCarthy misses with a jab to the body
and Kamara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kamara scores with a jab to the head.
A jab from Kamara misses.
Kamara throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and McCarthy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McCarthy tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamara is retaining full guard.
Kamara wants to control but McCarthy passes easily into half guard.
McCarthy content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Kamara wants to improve his position but McCarthy is controlling well.
McCarthy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kamara blocking the ground and pound attempt from McCarthy.
Kamara on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kamara tries to get out of the position.
Kamara is trying to control but can't.
McCarthy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCarthy stalling away here and it's allowed Kamara to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
McCarthy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McCarthy throws a big right hand that misses.
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCarthy wants to pass the guard but Kamara is keeping the position.#T2#
Kamara pulls McCarthy in to control the position.
McCarthy is looking to work some ground and pound but Kamara has wrist control.
McCarthy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kamara's guard.
McCarthy thows a huge punch but Kamara dodges it nicely.
McCarthy is trying to control. Kamara wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McCarthy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McCarthy lands a nice short elbow.
Kamara taking some punishment here, with McCarthy in his half guard.
Kamara has hold of McCarthy's hands but McCarthy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McCarthy works his foot free and advances to mount.
McCarthy lands a nice shot to the head. #T3#
Kamara taking shots to the head.
McCarthy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McCarthy in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
McCarthy punching from mount but Kamara doing a good job of avoiding damage.
McCarthy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCarthy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McCarthy punishing his opponent with strikes.
McCarthy working the ground and pound effectively.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
McCarthy landing strikes from the mount.
Cormac McCarthy has got the better of the ground game so far.
McCarthy scores with a couple of good head shots there.
McCarthy unloads with some shots from mount but Kamara bucks and avoids them well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCarthy thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
McCarthy has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kamara's face.
McCarthy thowing shots but they're missing.
McCarthy raining down hammerfists from mount.
McCarthy landing punches.
McCarthy looking to control but Kamara is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kamara can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cormac McCarthy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tagnarach Kamara's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kamara keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tagnarach Kamara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCarthy misses with a double jab
enabling Kamara to counter with a crisp jab.
McCarthy dodges the punch combination from Kamara.
McCarthy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kamara doesn't seem bothered though.
McCarthy walks into a left hand.
Kamara misses the shot to the body.
Kamara throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Kamara keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McCarthy avoids the head kick by Kamara.
Kamara throws a lazy right hand but McCarthy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCarthy fails with a takedown attempt.
Tagnarach Kamara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cormac McCarthy.
McCarthy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circling - Kamara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Kamara misses.
McCarthy feints the counter takedown.
McCarthy throws a shot to the body.
McCarthy slips a jab from Kamara.
Nice defenses there by McCarthy.#T2#
Good exchange - Kamara coming out on top.
McCarthy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kamara under the eye.
Kamara missing with a left hand there. McCarthy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCarthy connects with a body shot.
Kamara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice side step and McCarthy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McCarthy misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Kamara wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McCarthy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kamara.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCarthy works over Kamara's head and body with a nice combination.
Kamara misses with a looping right.
Kamara takes one to the side of the head.
McCarthy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamara. #T3#
McCarthy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kamara misses with a straight right.
McCarthy tries to bum rush Kamara with a series of wild strikes but Kamara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kamara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McCarthy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cormac McCarthy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kamara throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McCarthy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kamara throws a right hand that misses
and McCarthy counters with a straight right hand.
Kamara avoids the body shot from McCarthy.
McCarthy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kamara looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kamara takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McCarthy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kamara moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McCarthy misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Kamara thows a leg kick but McCarthy checks it
and McCarthy counters with a right hand to the body.
McCarthy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kamara throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamara. McCarthy does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamara misses with a two punch combination.
Kamara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCarthy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kamara.
McCarthy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cormac McCarthy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McCarthy scores with the left hand. Kamara knows he should have avoided that one.
McCarthy lands an overhand right.
Kamara on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McCarthy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kamara circles away.
Jab, jab by McCarthy - just one landing.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cormac McCarthy!

Cormac McCarthy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: SYN 1035 Dustfinger vs Puno     
Date:   Nov 24, 2023
#R1#
Kamara attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've been told by Kamara's head coaches at Convicted Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cressbeckler takes one to the side of the head.
Cressbeckler slips a straight right by Kamara.
Kamara throws an off balance right hand
and Cressbeckler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Tagnarach Kamara has been cut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kamara darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cressbeckler throws a body shot but no joy.
Kamara throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cressbeckler throws a leg kick
letting Kamara counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cressbeckler takes one on the button.
Cressbeckler takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A jab from Kamara misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kamara. #T1#
Kamara ducks right into an uppercut from Cressbeckler.
Kamara scores with a leg kick.
We've been informed that Cressbeckler 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.
Cressbeckler blocks a jab.
Kamara scores with a push kick.
Kamara throws a shot from downtown. Cressbeckler moves away and avoids it.
Cressbeckler raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Cressbeckler lands a head shot.
Cressbeckler throws a series of punches but Kamara avoids them all with ease.
Kamara throwing a counter right hand but Cressbeckler manages to avoid it.
Kamara swings widly with a right hand
and Cressbeckler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cressbeckler misses with a shot to the body
letting Kamara counter with a right hand.
Kamara rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cressbeckler counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kamara misses with a jab to the body
and Cressbeckler counters with a low kick, right behind Kamara 's knee.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cressbeckler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T2#
Kamara ducks under a wild hook from Cressbeckler.
Kamara connects with a single shot there.
Kamara swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kamara throws a lazy uppercut
and Cressbeckler counters with a body kick that stops Kamara in his tracks momentarily.
Cressbeckler tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cressbeckler walks into a jab.
Kamara blocks a jab.
Kamara half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kamara lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cressbeckler checks the leg kick.
Kamara moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCressbeckler.
Kamara comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kamara throws a push kick but Cressbeckler slaps the foot to one side.
Cressbeckler feints a counter leg kick.#T3#
Kamara rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kamara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kamara looks to land a body kick but Cressbeckler moved away.
Cressbeckler throws a body punch but Kamara moves out of range.
Kamara throws a lazy uppercut
and Cressbeckler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#Tagnarach Kamara's cut is getting worse.
A head kick by Kamara misses
and Cressbeckler counters with a right hand to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Kamara there.
Kamara lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cressbeckler needs to keep his hands up - Kamara had a free shot at his head there.
Kamara's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cressbeckler under the eye.
Cressbeckler takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cressbeckler ducks under a wild hook from Kamara.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cressbeckler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cressbeckler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kamara moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kamara throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cressbeckler tries a quick counter leg kick but Kamara is wise to it.
Cressbeckler avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kamara.
Kamara misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kamara lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kamara throws a leg kick
and Cressbeckler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cressbeckler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kamara misses with a shot to the body
and Cressbeckler counters with a left to the body.
Kamara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cressbeckler.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tagnarach Kamara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tagnarach Kamara's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A good leg kick by Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler tried to score with a low kick but Kamara checks it.
Kamara throws an off balance right hand
and Cressbeckler counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kamara looks to land a left hand but Cressbeckler moved out of range nicely.
Cressbeckler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamara fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cressbeckler just manages to avoid it.
Kamara misses with a lunging right hand
and Cressbeckler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cressbeckler. Kamara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kamara throws a right hand that misses
and Cressbeckler counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cressbeckler misses with an uppercut. Kamara saw that one coming.
Kamara fakes the leg kick and cracks Cressbeckler in the body.
Kamara throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cressbeckler counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Cressbeckler misses with a straight right.
Kamara cracks Cressbeckler with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cressbeckler throws an overhand right that lands on Kamara's shoulder, as Kamara tries to avoid the shot.
Cressbeckler tries to land a leg kick but Kamara saw it coming and moves away.
Kamara defending well as Cressbeckler loads up on a big left hand.
Cressbeckler checks a leg kick nicely.
Cressbeckler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kamara throws a hook but Cressbeckler blocks it.
Kamara throws a head kick that misses
and Cressbeckler counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Cressbeckler looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamara is just out of range.
Cressbeckler tries to work over Kamara's front leg with a kick but Kamara checks it.
Kamara walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
Cressbeckler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamara was well out of range. Poor timing from Cressbeckler.
Kamara looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cressbeckler checks a leg kick.
Cressbeckler throws out a counter right but Kamara avoids it with no problem.
Cressbeckler misses with a left hand
and Kamara counters with a good low kick that Cressbeckler was not able to check.
Kamara moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kamara misses with a left hand
and Cressbeckler counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cressbeckler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamara manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamara attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kamara will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cressbeckler connects with a leg kick.
Kamara pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kamara. #T3#
Kamara throws the kick towards the body but Cressbeckler avoids it.
Cressbeckler misses with a wild body shot.
Kamara throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kamara takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cressbeckler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cressbeckler throws out a loose jab but Kamara uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Kamara on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kamara misses with a shot to the body
and Cressbeckler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kamara throws a good cross that connects.
Cressbeckler moves away from the strike by Kamara.
Kamara throws a leg kick
and Cressbeckler counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#Tagnarach Kamara's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Cressbeckler throws out a loose jab but Kamara uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Kamara fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cressbeckler throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab by Kamara.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamara lands a nice looking body shot.
Kamara lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kamara takes a swing at Cressbeckler's ribcage but misses.
Cressbeckler throws a leg kick but Kamara sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cressbeckler thumps Kamara with a low kick.
Cressbeckler misses with a low kick as Kamara jumps back.
Tagnarach Kamara is winning the standup battle so far.
Kamara connects with the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joad Cressbeckler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tagnarach Kamara's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kamara scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Kamara - just one landing.
Cressbeckler throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Kamara counter with a right hand.
Kamara throws a right hand that misses
and Cressbeckler makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kamara throws a lazy uppercut
and Cressbeckler counters with a stiff right hand.
Cressbeckler throws a jab when Kamara was well out of range.
Cressbeckler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kamara.
Cressbeckler tries to land a body kick
and Kamara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cressbeckler has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kamara tests Cressbeckler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kamara with a jab.#T1#
Cressbeckler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kamara.
Kamara connects with an inside leg kick.
Kamara lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kamara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cressbeckler.
Kamara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cressbeckler was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamara.
Cressbeckler looks to land a right hand but Kamara moved out of range.
Kamara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cressbeckler.
Kamara misses with a left hand
and Cressbeckler counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kamara tried to score with a low kick but Cressbeckler checks it.
Cressbeckler is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T2#
Kamara misses with a leg kick
and Cressbeckler counters with an inside leg kick.
Cressbeckler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cressbeckler throws a right hand that misses
and Kamara counters with a three punch combo that has Cressbeckler backing up. Cressbeckler nods at Kamara to acknowledge the strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kamara.
Cressbeckler's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cressbeckler throws a hook but Kamara avoids it easily.
Kamara misses with an uppercut
and Cressbeckler counters with a nice body shot.
Kamara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kamara looks to land a body kick but Cressbeckler moved away.
Kamara connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cressbeckler. Cressbeckler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kamara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cressbeckler throws out the jab.
Kamara quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T3#
Cressbeckler's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kamara connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cressbeckler scrambles back to his feet.
Kamara throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kamara rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cressbeckler makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cressbeckler tries a low kick but Kamara avoids it.
Kamara misses with an uppercut
and Cressbeckler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cressbeckler tries to land a body kick
and Kamara counters with a stiff right hand.
Kamara looks to land a right hand but Cressbeckler moved out of range.
Crunch! Kamara slams his shin into Cressbeckler's torso.
Cressbeckler punishes Kamara's body with a nice straight punch.
Kamara misses with a leg kick
and Cressbeckler counters with a body kick that stops Kamara in his tracks momentarily. #T4#
Kamara takes a swing at Cressbeckler's ribcage but misses.
Kamara misses with a body shot
and Cressbeckler counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamara tries to land a front kick but Cressbeckler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A countering left hand to the body from Cressbeckler misses.
A swing and a miss from Cressbeckler.
Kamara slips under a jab.
Kamara misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Cressbeckler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kamara throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cressbeckler.
Kamara lands a jab to the head.
Kamara fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cressbeckler misses with a low kick.
Kamara attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tagnarach Kamara!

A very excited looking Tagnarach Kamara made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: SYN 1033 Obama vs Washington     
Date:   Nov 15, 2023
#R1#
Kamara swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kamara slips under a jab.
Kamara walks into a stiff left hand from Lew.#CUT2#It looks like Tagnarach Kamara has been cut.
Lew tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lew lands with a shot to the body.
Kamara throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kamara misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lew takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lew lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kamara fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Kamara misses with a kick to the body
and Lew counters with a three punch combo that has Kamara backing up. Kamara nods at Lew to acknowledge the strikes.
Kamara misses with a body kick.
Kamara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Lew.
Kamara takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lew throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kamara counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kamara misses with an uppercut. Lew saw that one coming.
Lew on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kamara. Kamara obviously looking to wear him down.
Lew throws out a loose jab but Kamara uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Kamara tries to clinch up
and Lew counters with a nice uppercut.
Lew misses with a head kick.
A nice leg kick from Kamara, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lew misses with a low kick as Kamara jumps back.
Julius Lew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamara slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A jab from Lew misses.
Lew misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
Lew misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kamara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lew lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lew pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kamara is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kamara misses with a looping left.
Kamara scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kamara lands a lovely overhand right.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kamara.
We've been told by Kamara's head coaches at Convicted Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kamara avoids the head kick by Lew.
Kamara throws a chopping leg kick but Lew manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kamara slips under a jab.#T4#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lew.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lew throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kamara lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kamara connects with the punch.
Lew missing with a left hand there. Kamara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kamara with a jab.
Lew swings widly with a right hand
and Lew takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lew misses with a looping left.
Kamara 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.
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 Tagnarach Kamara will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tagnarach Kamara's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Some bone on bone action there as Kamara checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A head kick misses from Lew.
Lew throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kamara counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lew's knee momentarily.
Lew stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kamara defending well as Lew loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from Lew.
Lew with a nice calf kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lew blocks the body kick.
Lew throws out a counter right but Kamara avoids it with no problem.
Lew is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Lew lands a jab to Kamara's midsection.
Kamara throws a wild body kick that Lew sees coming a mile off.
Lew gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kamara.
Good leg kick by Lew.
Lew pushes Kamara away with a front kick.#KD#
Kamara lands a big head kick that sends Lew tumbling to the mat! Kamara takes a step backwards and waves Lew back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Lew is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Julius Lew has been cut.
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!
Kamara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lew.
Lew throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kamara throws a quick counter head kick but Lew was just out of range.
Lew is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Lew throws a sloppy head kick
letting Kamara counter with a right hand.
Lew is still on wobbly legs! Can Kamara finish him?
Lew throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lew seems to have recovered his senses.
Kamara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lew clobbers Kamara with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kamara slips a jab from Lew.
Kamara appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Lew - just one landing.
Kamara with the inside leg kick.
Lew looks to land a left hand but Kamara moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Kamara lands a jab to the nose.
That kick from Lew tenderised Kamara's leg. Kamara is trying to keep his angry face on.
A jab from Lew finds it's way through Kamara's defenses.
A bone on bone clash there as Lew blocks the leg kick. #KD#
Kamara drops Lew with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lew looks back up at him and smiles so Kamara waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lew throws a right hand that misses
and Kamara counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tagnarach Kamara!
During a confident post fight interview, Tagnarach Kamara thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: SYN 1028 Diggs vs Exotic     
Date:   Oct 29, 2023
#R1#
Bottura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamara manages to avoid it.
Kamara was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bottura throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kamara closes the distance but Bottura moves to the side
and Bottura counters with a nice uppercut.
Kamara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Bottura rushes Kamara and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kamara working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Bottura.
Bottura working aggressively here.
Kamara lands a good knee to the midsection. Bottura won't want to take too many of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottura lands a shoulder strike.
Bottura tries a body shot but Kamara blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kamara.
Bottura lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kamara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamara. #T1#
Bottura misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bottura fails to land.
Kamara blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bottura.
Kamara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bottura's elbow.
Kamara pushes Bottura back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kamara swings wildly with an uppercut but Bottura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kamara swings wildly with an uppercut but Bottura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamara misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bottura.
Kamara lands with a light punch inside.
Bottura blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kamara has a couple of punches blocked by Bottura.
Bottura misses with the head strike.
Bottura doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Bottura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bottura lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bottura.
Bottura tries to throw a body punch but Kamara avoids it by throwing Bottura back against the cage.
Kamara struggles to land a body shot inside as Bottura controls his hands.
Kamara lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamara.
Bottura tries a body shot but Kamara blocks it.
Kamara trying to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamara lands a shoulder strike.
Kamara tries a body shot but Bottura blocks it.
Kamara lands an uppercut.
Bottura lands a shoulder strike.
Kamara lands a nice uppercut.
Kamara misses with some punches.
Kamara has a couple of punches blocked by Bottura.
Kamara is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bottura is defending well for now.#T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bottura.
Bottura misses with a punch to the body.
Bottura prevents a body shot from Kamara.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bottura.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bottura creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kamara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kamara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bottura has a couple of punches blocked by Kamara.
Bottura misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bottura lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kamara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bottura's elbow.
Kamara tries to land knees in the clinch but Bottura avoids the damage to the body.
Bottura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kamara.
Kamara lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bottura blocking some punches.
Bottura misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Kamara lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kamara scores with a shot to the side of Bottura's head.
Bottura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kamara tries to work over Bottura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bottura scores with a shot to the side of Kamara's head.
Bottura lands a hook that snaps the head of Kamara backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamara.
Bottura blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bottura throws a head punch that misses.
Bottura blocks a body shot from Kamara.
Bottura lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kamara backwards.
Bottura misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bottura lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bottura lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kamara trying to land knees to the body.
Kamara trying to land knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Matteo Bottura will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bottura tries to land a body kick
and Kamara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Bottura misses.
Bottura tries to clinch there but Kamara circles away.
Kamara misses with a left hand
and Bottura counters with a nice body shot.
Kamara ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bottura throws the left hand but Kamara avoids the punch easily.
Kamara slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#It looks like Matteo Bottura has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kamara.
Kamara throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kamara scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bottura cracks Kamara with an open hand slap.#T1#
Bottura misses with a lunging right hand
and Kamara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kamara.
Kamara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bottura.
Kamara misses with the body kick
and Bottura counters with a stiff right hand.
Bottura tries to score with a low kick but Kamara moves his leg out of the way.
Bottura misses with a body shot.
Kamara moves out of range of the body kick from Bottura.
Bottura throws a good cross that connects.
Bottura fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kamara throws a jab but it's blocked by Bottura. #T2#
Kamara fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bottura tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kamara scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bottura keeps Kamara at a distance using the push kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bottura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bottura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kamara counters with a body kick that stops Bottura in his tracks momentarily.
Kamara jabs Bottura right on the nose. Bottura blinks but takes it well.
Kamara scores with a spinning back kick!
Kamara tries to close the distance and clinch but Bottura swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bottura.
Bottura misses with a hook.#T3#
A jab from Kamara does it's job there.#CUT#That has opened up Matteo Bottura's cut even more.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bottura.
Bottura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tagnarach Kamara is winning the standup battle so far.
Bottura on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kamara fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bottura fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kamara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bottura looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bottura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamara.
Bottura is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT#The cut above Matteo Bottura's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T4#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kamara checks a leg kick.
Kamara swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kamara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kamara walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bottura checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kamara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bottura.
Bottura buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab, jab by Bottura - just one landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bottura.
Bottura misses with a looping right.
Kamara is looking to counter punch.
Bottura misses the shot to the body.
Kamara feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Bottura checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bottura looks like he wants to counter punch here.
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 Tagnarach Kamara will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Matteo Bottura's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bottura. Kamara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bottura throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kamara counters with a straight right hand.
Kamara with a nice calf kick.
Bottura misses with a straight right.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bottura 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.
Kamara throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A big right from Kamara misses.
Bottura throws a solid leg kick but Kamara takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bottura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kamara - that will leave a mark!
Bottura tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kamara paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kamara tries to clinch
enabling Bottura to counter with a crisp jab.
Bottura throws a right hand that misses
and Kamara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Bottura swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kamara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bottura tries to clinch up but Kamara circles away and keeps his distance.
Kamara dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bottura. That did some damage!
Bottura misses with a wild body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bottura.
Bottura throws a poor cross that misses
and Bottura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kamara misses with a hook
letting Bottura counter with a right hand. #KD#
Kamara lands a left and a right that send Bottura crashing to the mat, dazed. Kamara thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Bottura is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Bottura misses.
Bottura is still on wobbly legs! Can Kamara finish him?#T2#
Bottura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamara.
Bottura seems to have recovered his senses.
Kamara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bottura throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kamara counters with a left to the body.
Bottura buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kamara gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bottura.
Kamara scores with a shot to the body.
Kamara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bottura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kamara fails with an attempt to clinch.
An inside leg kick from Bottura misses.
Kamara throws a right hand that misses
and Bottura counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
Bottura misses with a wild combination.
Bottura has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kamara.
Bottura moves out of range of the leg kick from Kamara.
Kamara throws an overhand right that lands on Bottura's shoulder, as Bottura tries to avoid the shot.
Bottura throws a lazy uppercut
and Kamara counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#Matteo Bottura's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Kamara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Bottura throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #KD#
and Kamara counters with a nice right hand that sends Bottura toppling to the canvas! Bottura scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kamara finish him?!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tagnarach Kamara!
Tagnarach Kamara seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: SYN 1026 Drax vs Obama     
Date:   Oct 20, 2023
#R1#
Hansen ducks under a wild hook from Kamara.
Hansen shoots and misses
and Kamara counters with a stiff right hand.
Kamara throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hansen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hansen takes a swing at Kamara's ribcage but misses.
Hansen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kamara misses with a hook to the body #TD#
and Hansen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kamara won't be happy with that.
Hansen is looking to take a break and control but Kamara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hansen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kamara can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hansen working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T1#
Kamara struggling a bit here.
Kamara really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hansen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hansen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hansen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kamara is avoiding damage well.
Hansen misses with the ground and pound.
Hansen lands a nice forearm strike.
Hansen throws an elbow but Kamara slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hansen working the body and head with strikes.
Hansen scoring with punches and elbows.
Hansen cracks Kamara with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hansen throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Kamara works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Hansen not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Hansen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kamara is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kamara controls the position.
Kamara is working to get back to half guard.
Hansen misses with a head shot.
Poor strikes thrown by Hansen there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hansen thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Hansen sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Hansen sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Kamara is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage. #T3#
Kamara holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hansen tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kamara avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hansen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hansen punching from mount but Kamara doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Hansen looking to ground and pound but Kamara is blocking nicely.
Hansen thowing shots but they're missing.
Hansen lands a nice shot to the head.
Hansen 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.
Hansen throwing strikes here but Kamara is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hansen raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kamara gets back to half guard.
Hansen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kamara is staying active underneath Hansen, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Hansen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hansen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hansen throwing shots but Kamara is blocking nicely.
Hansen 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.
Hansen throwing shots but Kamara is blocking nicely.
Hansen misses with a head shot. Kamara uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hansen postures up in Kamara's guard and throws a big left but Kamara blocks it.
Hansen throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hansen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Hansen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hansen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hansen jabs Kamara right on the nose. Kamara blinks but takes it well.#CL#
Hansen rushes Kamara and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kamara lands a right hand.
Hansen scores with a shoulder strike.
Kamara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Hansen.
Kamara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hansen's elbow.
Kamara landing knees to the body.
Kamara working aggressively here.
Hansen lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamara blocking some punches.
Kamara has a couple of punches blocked by Hansen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kamara.
Kamara scores with a shoulder strike.
Hansen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hansen is trying to pull guard but Kamara turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1#
Hansen trying to stall but Kamara improves his position.
Hansen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch on the inside from Kamara fails to land.
Kamara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hansen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hansen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kamara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kamara has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hansen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kamara can turn it around.
Kamara struggles to land a body shot inside as Hansen controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Kamara.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kamara throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kamara scores with a shot to the side of Hansen's head.
Kamara lands an uppercut.
Kamara lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hansen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kamara after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Hansen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kamara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kamara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hansen's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kamara.
A short right from Kamara.
Hansen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kamara gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kamara lands a nice uppercut.
Kamara tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hansen avoids it.
Kamara lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kamara utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kamara.
Kamara lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Kamara.
Kamara landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kamara is working Hansen over against the cage.
Good body shot from Kamara.
Hansen takes a shot to the head.
Hansen takes a shot to the head.
Kamara lands with a left to the head.
Kamara lands a nice shot to the body.
Kamara scores a nice knee to the body.
Kamara lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Kamara works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kamara obliges.
Tagnarach Kamara seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kamara. #ROC2#Hansen is rocked!
A nice left hand lands by Kamara.
Oh Hansen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kamara lands a nice uppercut.
Kamara swings wildly with an uppercut but Hansen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamara lands a big knee to the head and Hansen goes down! Kamara pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tagnarach Kamara!
An out of breath Tagnarach Kamara thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: SYN 1024 Todd vs Diggs     
Date:   Oct 13, 2023
#R1#
Rolf throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Kamara misses the target.
We've been told by Kamara's head coaches at Convicted Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rolf doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kamara counters with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Kamara gets tackled into the cage by Rolf. Rolf maintains the clinch.
Rolf tries to score a body lock takedown but Kamara shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kamara.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kamara.
Rolf misses with the head strike.
Kamara digs a right hand into Rolf's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rolf's gas tank.
Kamara lands a shot to the body.
Rolf throws a head punch that misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rolf has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kamara misses with a body punch. #TD2#
Rolf turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rolf manages to end up in side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamara is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Rolf is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kamara is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Rolf is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kamara knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Rolf trying to control the position but Kamara is working away. #SUB2#
Rolf thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Rolf has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Kamara is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Rolf yanks on the arm and Kamara is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Rolf.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jakob Rolf!
A relieved looking Jakob Rolf thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: SYN 1021 Choke vs Randleman     
Date:   Sep 29, 2023
#R1#
McCarthy moves away from the strike by Kamara.
And McCarthy tries to counter it with a takedown but Kamara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McCarthy works over Kamara's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#It looks like Tagnarach Kamara has been cut.
Kamara is looking to slow McCarthy down with leg kicks.
McCarthy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kamara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCarthy manages to avoid it.
McCarthy throws a looping overhand right but Kamara ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamara throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and McCarthy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kamara's guard.
McCarthy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Kamara keeps moving.
McCarthy tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamara is retaining full guard. #T1#
Kamara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McCarthy throws a big elbow that misses.
McCarthy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McCarthy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McCarthy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kamara works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McCarthy looking to pass the guard.
McCarthy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kamara being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kamara knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McCarthy on the ground.
Kamara working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McCarthy. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McCarthy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kamara throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and McCarthy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kamara won't be happy with that.
Sloppy strikes there by McCarthy.
McCarthy controls the position.
McCarthy is looking to take a break and control but Kamara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kamara on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kamara tries to get out of the position.
McCarthy postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kamara trying to remain calm as McCarthy controls from the top position.
McCarthy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kamara keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCarthy happy to just control the position for now.
McCarthy is looking to take a break and control but Kamara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
McCarthy trying to control the action but Kamara is working from the bottom.
Kamara is trying to get back to half guard.
McCarthy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The ground and pound from McCarthy seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
McCarthy trying to control the action but Kamara is working from the bottom.
Kamara is looking for a sweep.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kamara can't do much from the bottom here.
Kamara parries the strikes from McCarthy easily there. McCarthy is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kamara to escape.
McCarthy throws an elbow but Kamara slips to the side and avoids it well.
McCarthy postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
McCarthy tries to score with some ground and pound. Kamara controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
McCarthy taking a breather here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kamara regains half guard there - taking advantage of McCarthy's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
McCarthy trying to control the action but Kamara is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cormac McCarthy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tagnarach Kamara's cut.
That's time! Kamara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Kamara. That's going to slow McCarthy down.
McCarthy lands a nice hook to Kamara's body. Kamara takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kamara misses with a wild body shot.
And McCarthy tries to counter it with a takedown but Kamara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kamara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kamara tries to land a body kick#TD2#
so McCarthy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamara keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
McCarthy with a flurry of punches that miss.
McCarthy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McCarthy tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamara is retaining full guard. #T1#
McCarthy postures up in Kamara's guard and throws a big left but Kamara blocks it.
McCarthy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
McCarthy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCarthy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McCarthy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCarthy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kamara preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McCarthy looking to pass the guard.
Kamara preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McCarthy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McCarthy tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamara is retaining full guard.
McCarthy keeps trying to improve his position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McCarthy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McCarthy moves away from the strike by Kamara.
McCarthy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McCarthy misses with an uppercut. Kamara saw that one coming.
McCarthy slips a jab from Kamara.
McCarthy connects with a body shot that sends Kamara's belly button to the back.#T3#
McCarthy shoots in but no luck this time.
Kamara throws a body punch but McCarthy moves out of range.
Tagnarach Kamara is winning the standup battle so far.
Kamara misses with a right hand #TD2#
so McCarthy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kamara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McCarthy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kamara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McCarthy throwing strikes from guard but Kamara blocks nicely.
McCarthy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Kamara keeps moving. #T4#
McCarthy postures up in Kamara's guard and throws a big left but Kamara blocks it.
McCarthy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kamara is adopting a defensive guard.
McCarthy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kamara looks for the body kick but McCarthy saw that one coming.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kamara misses with a right hand #TD2#
and McCarthy counters with a shoot takedown. Kamara fights it but they end up in guard.
Kamara looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cormac McCarthy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tagnarach Kamara's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
McCarthy avoids the head kick by Kamara.
Tagnarach Kamara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kamara scores with a nice body kick.
McCarthy works Kamara's body with a nice hook.
Kamara goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown but Kamara shows good takedown defense.
Kamara thows a leg kick but McCarthy checks it #TD2#
and McCarthy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamara pulls McCarthy in close to prevent any damage.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Kamara keeps moving. #T1#
Kamara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McCarthy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCarthy throwing strikes but missing.
Kamara keeping full guard, as McCarthy tries to pass.
McCarthy is still trying to improve position.
Kamara pulls McCarthy in to control the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McCarthy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McCarthy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kamara throws out the jab.
McCarthy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kamara is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kamara looks to land a right hand but McCarthy moved out of range.
A slow jab from McCarthy misses its intended target.
Kamara throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #TD2#
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
McCarthy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
McCarthy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCarthy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kamara works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McCarthy throwing strikes but missing.
McCarthy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
McCarthy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McCarthy shoots in but no luck this time.
An attempted straight right counter from Kamara misses the target.
McCarthy throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McCarthy misses with a few strikes there.
McCarthy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kamara slips under a jab.
Cormac McCarthy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kamara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kamara misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD2#
and McCarthy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kamara not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McCarthy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cormac McCarthy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McCarthy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cormac McCarthy!

An out of breath Cormac McCarthy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: SYN 1014 Kilo vs Drax     
Date:   Sep 01, 2023
#R1#
Kamara misses with a leg kick
and Cressbeckler counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A head kick by Kamara misses
enabling Cressbeckler to counter with a crisp jab.
We've been informed that Cressbeckler 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.
Kamara throws a right hand that misses
and Cressbeckler makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kamara really felt that one!
Kamara just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been told by Kamara's head coaches at Convicted Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cressbeckler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamara was well out of range. Poor timing from Cressbeckler.
Kamara is looking to counter punch.
Cressbeckler dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kamara. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamara lands with a cross. #CUT#It looks like Joad Cressbeckler has been cut.
Kamara throws a sloppy body shot
and Kamara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kamara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cressbeckler.#T1#
Kamara misses with a hook
and Cressbeckler counters with a straight right hand.
Joad Cressbeckler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Cressbeckler misses.
It looked like Kamara was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler misses with a wild body shot.
Kamara half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cressbeckler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Cressbeckler closes the distance and clinches.
Kamara misses with a punch on the inside.
Cressbeckler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cressbeckler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cressbeckler lands with a short shot to the head.
Cressbeckler misses with a body punch.
Kamara misses with the head strike.
Cressbeckler lands a shoulder strike.
Kamara swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Kamara lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cressbeckler backwards.
Cressbeckler has Kamara pressed against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cressbeckler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kamara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cressbeckler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kamara has a couple of punches blocked by Cressbeckler.
Kamara tries to throw a body punch but Cressbeckler avoids it by throwing Kamara back against the cage.
Cressbeckler manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cressbeckler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kamara's elbow.
Kamara throws a punch but it's blocked by Cressbeckler.
Kamara working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cressbeckler throws a punch but it's blocked by Kamara.
Kamara misses with some punches.
Kamara digs a right hand underneath Cressbeckler's ribcage. Cressbeckler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Cressbeckler.
Kamara using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kamara scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kamara lands an uppercut.#T3#
Kamara struggles to land a body shot inside as Cressbeckler controls his hands.
Kamara blocking some punches.
Cressbeckler can't find room to land a body shot as Kamara controls the action.
Cressbeckler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cressbeckler lands a left hand.
Cressbeckler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kamara is trying to break free.
Kamara throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cressbecklers head.
Kamara tries a body shot but Cressbeckler blocks it.
Kamara tries to land knees in the clinch but Cressbeckler avoids the damage to the body.
Cressbeckler lands with a light punch inside.
Cressbeckler presses Kamara against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kamara lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cressbeckler backwards.
Cressbeckler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cressbeckler struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamara controls his hands.
Kamara blocking some punches.
Cressbeckler lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cressbeckler.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kamara trying to land knees to the body.
Cressbeckler blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Cressbeckler throws a punch but it's blocked by Kamara.
Kamara tries to land knees in the clinch but Cressbeckler avoids the damage to the body.
Kamara lands a hook that snaps the head of Cressbeckler backwards.
Cressbeckler is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kamara makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cressbeckler blocking some punches.
Cressbeckler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from Cressbeckler.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamara.
Cressbeckler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kamara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cressbeckler tries a body shot but Kamara blocks it.
Kamara blocks a body shot from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cressbeckler misses with the head strike.
Cressbeckler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cressbeckler misses with some punches.
Cressbeckler working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT2#It looks like Tagnarach Kamara has been cut.
Kamara blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joad Cressbeckler dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Cressbeckler throws a sloppy body shot
and Cressbeckler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kamara misses with a leg kick.
A nice side step and Cressbeckler releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cressbeckler misses the jab.
And Kamara counters with a quick kick to the body but Cressbeckler blocks it.
An inside leg kick lands from Kamara.
Cressbeckler's corner calls for a 1-2. Cressbeckler obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Cressbeckler misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamara throws a lazy uppercut
and Cressbeckler counters with a nice uppercut.
Kamara misses with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Cressbeckler.#T1#
Cressbeckler with a nice cross.
Kamara lands a really nice looking cross but Cressbeckler seems unphased.
Cressbeckler scores with a shot to the body.
Kamara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cressbeckler dips to his left and cracks Kamara with an uppercut!
Cressbeckler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Kamara misses the target.
Cressbeckler pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As Cressbeckler looks to move away, Kamara throws a big counter combo but Cressbeckler just gets out of the way.#T2#
Cressbeckler looks to land a body kick but Kamara moved away.
Cressbeckler throws a sloppy head kick and Kamara moves out of range easily.
Kamara looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cressbeckler throws a body punch but Kamara moves out of range.
Cressbeckler lands a really nice looking cross but Kamara seems unphased.
Cressbeckler throws a sloppy body shot
and Kamara counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cressbeckler looks to throw the jab but Kamara is out of range.
Cressbeckler misses with a body punch #KD#
and Kamara counters with a crisp right hand that drops Cressbeckler! Kamara lets Cressbeckler back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Kamara scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Kamara takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kamara looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kamara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cressbeckler.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kamara.
Kamara misses with the body kick
letting Cressbeckler counter with a right hand.
Cressbeckler misses with a right hand
and Kamara counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#That has opened up Joad Cressbeckler's cut even more.
Kamara throws a leg kick
and Cressbeckler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Cressbeckler. That's going to slow Kamara down.
Kamara avoids the body shot from Cressbeckler.
Kamara feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Cressbeckler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kamara throwing a counter right hand but Cressbeckler manages to avoid it.
Kamara just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Cressbeckler misses the target.
Kamara throws a leg kick
and Cressbeckler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kamara blocks a head kick by Cressbeckler.
It looked like Kamara wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joad Cressbeckler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Cressbeckler tries a head kick but it misses.
Cressbeckler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamara.
Cressbeckler chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kamara throws a big shot that misses.
Cressbeckler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kamara throws a quick counter kick to the body but Cressbeckler avoids it.
Kamara bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cressbeckler's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamara misses the jab.
Joad Cressbeckler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kamara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cressbeckler.
Kamara throws a quick counter head kick but Cressbeckler was just out of range.#T1#
Cressbeckler looks to land a right hand but Kamara moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Kamara on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cressbeckler looks to land a left hand but Kamara moved out of range nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Cressbeckler as he connects with a hook.
Kamara misses with the body kick
and Cressbeckler counters with a nice uppercut.
Cressbeckler catches Kamara with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kamara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cressbeckler.
Kamara swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Cressbeckler misses.
Kamara slips under a jab from Cressbeckler.#T2#
Kamara's corner calls for a 1-2. Kamara obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kamara throws a right hand that misses
and Cressbeckler counters with a head kick. That will keep Kamara thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Cressbeckler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cressbeckler scores with a leg kick.
Cressbeckler misses with a wild body shot.
Kamara misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Cressbeckler misses.
A big right from Cressbeckler misses. #T3#
Cressbeckler throws out a powerful jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cressbeckler.
Kamara connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Joad Cressbeckler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kamara slips under a jab from Cressbeckler.
Kamara throws a quick counter kick to the body but Cressbeckler avoids it.
Kamara swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cressbeckler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cressbeckler with the inside leg kick.
Kamara misses with a kick to the body
enabling Cressbeckler to counter with a crisp jab.
Kamara doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
Kamara digs a good body shot into Cressbeckler's ribs.
Cressbeckler misses with a looping left.
Kamara feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kamara throws a wild body kick that Cressbeckler sees coming a mile off.
Cressbeckler is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kamara with a body shot.
Kamara scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cressbeckler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamara manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Kamara misses the target.
Kamara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cressbeckler.
It looked like Kamara wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kamara throws a body shot but no joy.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joad Cressbeckler!

An out of breath Joad Cressbeckler thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 277     
Date:   Aug 18, 2023
#R1#
Kamara connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Christiano.
Christiano scores with a nice right hand.
Kamara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Christiano takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A low kick from Kamara misses
and Christiano counters with a nice uppercut.
Christiano throws a shot from downtown. Kamara moves away and avoids it.
Kamara connects with a solid leg kick.
Christiano throws a solid leg kick but Kamara takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Christiano.
Kamara throws a big counter combination but Christiano scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kamara does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Christiano thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamara wants to land a leg kick but Christiano is out of range.
Kamara throws a body shot but no joy.
Christiano tries a quick counter leg kick but Kamara is wise to it.
Kamara lands a high kick!
A swing and a miss from Christiano.#T1#
A low kick lands for Kamara.
Christiano loads up on a big right hand but Kamara slips the punch.
Kamara swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Christiano counters with a nice body shot.
Christiano takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Christiano avoids the head kick by Kamara.
Christiano replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kamara blocks it well.
Kamara works Christiano's body with a nice hook.
Kamara throws a right hand that misses
and Christiano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A clash of legs there as Kamara blocks the low kick.
Kamara's corner calls for a 1-2. Kamara obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kamara's corner calls for a 1-2. Kamara obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Christiano throws a front kick aimed at Kamara's knee but Kamara avoids it well.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kamara, as that shot connected.
Christiano has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T2#
Kamara looks to throw a body kick
and Christiano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamara slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Christiano throws a hook but Kamara blocks it.
Christiano misses with a left hand
and Kamara counters with a nice leg kick.
Kamara scores with a nice strike.
Christiano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kamara looks to score with a jab to the body but Christiano is just out of range.
Christiano blocks a jab.
Christiano scores with a shot to the body.
Christiano scores with a sloppy right hand. Kamara should have avoided that one.
Kamara lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
Kamara scores with a decent looking hook.
Kamara swings for the body but Christiano moves out of range.
Kamara thows a leg kick but Christiano checks it
and Christiano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Christiano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kamara throws a lazy body kick
and Christiano counters with a body kick.
Kamara 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.
Christiano shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kamara throws a predictable looking body shot
and Christiano counters with a good, hard body kick but Kamara shrugs it off.
Christiano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kamara throws out the jab.
Crunch! Christiano slams his shin into Kamara's torso.
Kamara misses with a body shot.
Christiano looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T4#
Christiano tries to score with a low kick but Kamara moves his leg out of the way.
Christiano closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christiano manages to avoid it.
Tagnarach Kamara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christiano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kamara.
Kamara throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Christiano on the side of the head.
Nice jab there from Kamara.
Kamara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kamara misses with an uppercut
and Christiano counters with a nice leg kick.
Christiano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kamara misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Christiano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Christiano takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kamara blocks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tagnarach Kamara dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Christiano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Christiano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Christiano might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kamara has got the better of the exchanges.
Kamara throws a lazy uppercut
and Christiano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Christiano misses the target.
Christiano just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKamara.
Nice shot by Kamara.
Kamara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christiano just misses with a punch to the body.
Christiano misses with a looping left.
It looked like Kamara was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Christiano.
Kamara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Christiano can do to turn this around?
A leg kick checked by Kamara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Christiano as he checks the leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Christiano.
Kamara ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Christiano tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Christiano misses the jab.
Good work by Christiano as he checks the leg kick.
It seemed like Christiano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Christiano tries to land a front kick but Kamara steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Christiano checks a leg kick.
Kamara throws a big shot that misses.
Kamara looks to score with a jab to the body but Christiano is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Christiano misses.
Kamara lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kamara misses the shot to the body.
Christiano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamara was well out of range. Poor timing from Christiano.
Tagnarach Kamara is winning the standup battle so far.
Christiano misses with a low kick.
Kamara moves out of range of the strikes.
Christiano misses with a straight left. #T2#
Christiano throws a leg kick but Kamara moved away.
Kamara ducks under a wild hook from Christiano.
Kamara throwing a counter right hand but Christiano manages to avoid it.
Kamara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Christiano looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Christiano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kamara.
Kamara thinks about countering with a body kick.
A big right from Christiano misses.
Kamara darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kamara misses with a right hand
and Christiano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kamara thows a leg kick but Christiano checks it
and Christiano counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kamara's knee momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christiano keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kamara misses with a hook. Christiano ducked under it nicely.
Kamara throws a head kick but Christiano moves out of range. #T3#
Kamara misses with a looping left.
Kamara ducks under a wild hook from Christiano.
The fighters circling - Kamara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kamara blocks a jab.
Kamara misses with a lunging right hand
and Christiano counters with a leg kick.
Kamara connects with a body shot that sends Christiano's belly button to the back.
Christiano with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kamara to score with a decent uppercut.
Christiano connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kamara misses with a hook.
A left lands for Kamara.
Kamara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kamara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Kamara scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kamara smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kamara throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Christiano counters with a leg kick.
Christiano walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamara misses with a right hand
and Christiano counters with a good low kick that Kamara was not able to check.
Kamara works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Christiano avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kamara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Christiano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kamara jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Christiano has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Christiano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kamara fires out a quick counter leg kick but Christiano just manages to avoid it.
Kamara avoids the body shot from Christiano.
Kamara scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tagnarach Kamara dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Kamara with a jab.
Christiano throws a body punch but Kamara moves out of range.
Kamara misses with a looping left.
Kamara throws a leg kick
and Christiano counters with a straight right hand.
Kamara throws a half hearted mid kick.
Christiano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kamara misses with a hook.
Christiano on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamara throws a leg kick but Christiano moved away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kamara.
Christiano throws a body shot but no joy.
Kamara appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Christiano avoids the body shot from Kamara. #T1#
Christiano misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Kamara misses
and Christiano counters with a thumping low kick.
Christiano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kamara.
Christiano moves out of range of the leg kick from Kamara.
Kamara backing away here, and Christiano unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kamara misses with an uppercut
and Christiano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kamara scores with a shot to the body.
A lazy body kick from Kamara
and Christiano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Christiano throws a jab when Kamara was well out of range.
Kamara throws a right hand that misses
and Christiano counters with a leg kick.
Christiano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kamara is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kamara throws a low kick but Christiano moves out of range easily. #T2#
Christiano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kamara.
Kamara swings widly with a right hand
and Christiano counters with a straight right hand.
Christiano defending well as Kamara loads up on a big left hand.
Kamara throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Christiano counters with a leg kick.
Kamara throws a leg kick that is checked
and Christiano counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christiano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamara was well out of range. Poor timing from Christiano.
Kamara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kamara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christiano.
Kamara thuds his right hand into Christiano's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kamara slips under a jab from Christiano.
Kamara connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Christiano moves out of range of the strikes.
Christiano appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Kamara uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kamara tries to land a leg kick but Christiano saw it coming and moves away.
Christiano feints a counter leg kick.
Kamara throws a sloppy head kick and Christiano moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Kamara is predictable there
and Christiano counters with a stiff right hand.
Christiano misses with a low kick.
Kamara thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kamara misses with a body shot.
Kamara connects with an inside leg kick.
Kamara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christiano moves away.
Kamara throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kamara rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Christiano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kamara thows a leg kick but Christiano checks it
and Christiano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Christiano throws a leg kick that misses.
Christiano misses with a leg kick.
Christiano tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Christiano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Christiano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kamara fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Christiano just misses with a punch to the body.
Christiano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kamara.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamara misses with an uppercut
and Kamara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kamara scores with a body shot.
Kamara cracks Christiano with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kamara throws a right hand that misses
letting Christiano counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Juan Christiano just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Christiano misses with a looping right.
Kamara appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kamara throws a right hand that misses
and Christiano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kamara missing with a left hand there. Christiano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Christiano only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kamara keeps Christiano at a distance using the push kick.
A jab from Christiano misses.
The fighters circling - Christiano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kamara's corner calls for a 1-2. Kamara obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kamara fakes the leg kick and cracks Christiano in the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christiano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamara was well out of range. Poor timing from Christiano.
Christiano with a nice cross.
Kamara misses with an uppercut.
Christiano jabs Kamara right on the nose. Kamara blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Christiano lands with a thumping leg kick.
Christiano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kamara.
Christiano appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kamara connects with a body shot that sends Christiano's belly button to the back.
Kamara connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Christiano's hands.
Christiano moves away from the strike by Kamara.
Kamara slips a straight right by Christiano.
Christiano ducks under a wild hook from Kamara.
Christiano throws a poor cross that misses
and Kamara counters with a three punch combo that has Christiano backing up. Christiano nods at Kamara to acknowledge the strikes.
Kamara throws a hook but Christiano avoids it easily.
Christiano appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kamara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Christiano sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Kamara swings away with a body shot that misses
and Christiano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kamara scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Christiano doesn't seem bothered though.
Christiano tries to land a front kick but Kamara steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A big right from Kamara misses.
Christiano will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kamara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Christiano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kamara.
Kamara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christiano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kamara moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Christiano slips a straight right by Kamara.#T3#
Kamara slips under a jab from Christiano.
Christiano avoids the head kick by Kamara.
Kamara throws a good cross that connects.
Kamara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamara misses with a low kick as Christiano jumps back.
Christiano flicks out a counter leg kick but Kamara steps away.
Kamara is looking to chop away at Christiano's legs.
Kamara throws a leg kick but Christiano checks it.
Christiano tries a quick counter leg kick but Kamara is wise to it.
Christiano throws a front kick aimed at Kamara's knee but Kamara avoids it well.
Crunch! Christiano slams his shin into Kamara's torso.
Christiano tries to score with a low kick but Kamara moves his leg out of the way.
Christiano connects with a leg kick. #T4#
Christiano throws out a loose jab but Kamara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamara thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Christiano if he has to take too many more of those.
Christiano attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Christiano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamara.
It seemed like Christiano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kamara ducks under a wild hook from Christiano.
Kamara throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Christiano counters with an inside leg kick.
Christiano moves out of range as Kamara strikes.
Christiano misses with an uppercut. Kamara saw that one coming.
Christiano connects with a solid leg kick.
Kamara with a nice calf kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Tagnarach Kamara will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Kamara stuns Christiano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A lazy body kick from Kamara
and Christiano counters with a nice leg kick.
Kamara misses with a body shot
and Christiano counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kamara misses the shot to the body.
Christiano throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kamara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christiano.
That kick from Kamara tenderised Christiano's leg. Christiano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kamara misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christiano scores with a nice body kick.
Kamara looks to throw the jab but Christiano is out of range.
Kamara backing away here, and Christiano unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Christiano connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kamara's hands.#T1#
Kamara throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Christiano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kamara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Christiano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Christiano throws the kick towards the body but Kamara avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Kamara misses the target.
Kamara swings widly with a right hand
and Christiano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Christiano throws an off balance right hand
and Kamara counters with a low kick, right behind Christiano 's knee.
Kamara lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Christiano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamara scores with a leg kick.
Christiano slips a jab from Kamara.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Christiano! But no joy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kamara. #T2#
Christiano misses with a looping right.
Kamara feints and then cracks Christiano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Christiano down.
Kamara will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kamara throws a shot to the body.
Kamara fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Christiano.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christiano throws a leg kick but Kamara checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Kamara on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Christiano is looking to score with low kicks.
Kamara looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kamara fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Christiano throws a hook but Kamara blocks it.#T3#
Christiano fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kamara thows a leg kick but Christiano checks it
and Christiano counters with a leg kick.
Christiano throws a front kick aimed at Kamara's knee but Kamara avoids it well.
Kamara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kamara misses with a kick to the body
and Christiano counters with a left to the body.
Kamara's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kamara duly obliges.
Kamara lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Christiano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kamara.
Christiano feints a counter leg kick.
Christiano looks to land a left hand but Kamara moved out of range nicely.
Kamara throws a body kick that misses
and Christiano counters with a nice leg kick.
Christiano throws a low kick, looking for Kamara's leg but Kamara calmly moves out of range.
As Christiano backs away, Kamara returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
Christiano is looking to land body kicks.
Kamara misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kamara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christiano.
Kamara appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kamara will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Christiano tries to land a leg kick but Kamara saw it coming and moves away.
Christiano loads up on a big right hand but Kamara slips the punch.
Kamara rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Christiano counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christiano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Christiano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christiano lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Juan Christiano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kamara lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Christiano at a distance.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 47:48
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tagnarach Kamara!

Tagnarach Kamara retains his welterweight title!
Post fight, Tagnarach Kamara stared into the camera and said 'Never lost to a Jew in me life.'.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 272     
Date:   Aug 04, 2023
#R1#
Petrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Kamara.
Petrov misses with a hook to the body
and Kamara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Vasil Petrov has been cut.
Petrov misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Kamara on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kamara takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Petrov 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.
Kamara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Petrov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kamara.
A slow jab from Kamara misses its intended target.
Kamara slips a jab from Petrov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kamara! But no joy.
Petrov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kamara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov thows a leg kick but Kamara checks it
and Kamara makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Petrov misses with an uppercut. Kamara saw that one coming.
Petrov throws a hook to the side of Kamara's head but Kamara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kamara is trying to counter with his kicks.
Petrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
A low kick from Kamara is predictable there
and Petrov counters with a series of strikes. Kamara will be more careful next time no doubt.
Petrov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamara.
Kamara flicks out a counter leg kick but Petrov steps away.
Petrov throws an off balance right hand
letting Kamara counter with a right hand.
Petrov throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Petrov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kamara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Kamara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov throws a head kick but Kamara moves out of range.
Kamara appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kamara on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Petrov. Petrov obviously looking to wear him down.
Vasil Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kamara.
Petrov misses with an uppercut.
Kamara throws out a counter right but Petrov avoids it with no problem.#T2#
A big right from Petrov misses.
Kamara doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#KD2#
Kamara sends Petrov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kamara is motioning to the referee to let Petrov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Petrov is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov misses with a leg kick
and Kamara counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tagnarach Kamara!
Tagnarach Kamara is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Tagnarach Kamara thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: RISE 170     
Date:   May 13, 2023
#R1#
Ghetea misses with a hook to the body
and Kamara counters with a stiff right hand.
Ghetea rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kamara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ghetea throws a shot from downtown. Kamara moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Kamara misses the target.
Ghetea turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kamara takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ghetea.
Ghetea connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghetea lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ghetea looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamara is just out of range.
Kamara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Ghetea takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kamara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Ghetea.
Kamara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ghetea. That's going to slow Kamara down.
Ghetea throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kamara.
Kamara throws the left hand but Ghetea avoids the punch easily.
Darius Ghetea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamara swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Ghetea moves into the clinch.
Kamara landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kamara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Kamara.
Ghetea misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kamara tries to land knees in the clinch but Ghetea avoids the damage to the body.
Ghetea makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Ghetea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kamara.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Ghetea fails to land.
Ghetea blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kamara.
Kamara blocking some punches.
Kamara throws a punch but it's blocked by Ghetea.
Ghetea blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kamara blocking some punches.
A short left from Ghetea.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ghetea.
A body shot lands from Ghetea.
Kamara pushes Ghetea back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ghetea misses with a punch to the body.
Kamara misses with a punch to the body.
Ghetea on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kamara can't find room to land a body shot as Ghetea controls the action.
Ghetea on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ghetea lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kamara backwards.
Kamara landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T3#
Kamara blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Kamara.
Kamara softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ghetea misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kamara takes a shot to the head.
Kamara tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ghetea avoids it.
Kamara lands with a short shot to the head.
Kamara misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ghetea.
Ghetea goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kamara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ghetea lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kamara prevents a body shot from Ghetea.
Ghetea lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Ghetea fails to land.
Ghetea blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Kamara.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ghetea struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamara controls his hands.
Ghetea lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kamara backwards. #T4#
Kamara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kamara scores a nice knee to the body.
Kamara has a couple of punches blocked by Ghetea.
A short left from Ghetea.
Kamara tries a body shot but Ghetea blocks it.
Kamara lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kamara lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ghetea backwards.
Ghetea lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kamara unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ghetea lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ghetea scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Ghetea as the two fighters clinch.
Kamara lands with a short shot to the head.
Kamara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kamara.
Ghetea swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ghetea.
Ghetea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ghetea has a couple of punches blocked by Kamara.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Darius Ghetea will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A combination from Kamara does no damage.
Kamara just misses with a punch to the body.
Ghetea throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kamara.
Kamara appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A low kick from Ghetea is predictable there
and Kamara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Darius Ghetea has been cut.
A low kick from Ghetea misses
and Kamara counters with a big right hand! Oh Ghetea is in trouble here! Kamara follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tagnarach Kamara!
Tagnarach Kamara retains his welterweight title!
Tagnarach Kamara thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: RISE 160     
Date:   Apr 08, 2023
#R1#
Kamara ducks right into an uppercut from Newsome. #CUT2#It looks like Tagnarach Kamara has been cut.
Newsome connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kamara momentarily.
Kamara feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Newsomes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#It looks like Darrell Newsome has been cut.
Newsome looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A swing and a miss from Newsome.
Newsome throws an off balance right hand
and Kamara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kamara changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've been told by Kamara's head coaches at Convicted Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Darrell Newsome seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newsome takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Newsome.
Newsome tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kamara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kamara fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Newsome is out of range. #CL2#
Newsome fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kamara, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Newsome lands a hook that snaps the head of Kamara backwards.
Kamara working Newsome over with knees to the body.
Newsome goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Newsome misses with the head strike.
Kamara lands a body punch.
Newsome tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kamara tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Newsome avoids it.
Kamara landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kamara.
Newsome takes a knee to the side of the body.
Newsome looks winded!
Kamara cracks Newsome with a nice body shot.
Kamara utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kamara lands a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Kamara scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kamara lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kamara blocks a body shot from Newsome.
Kamara misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Newsome.
Newsome managing to block the knees to the body from Kamara.
Kamara trying to land knees to the body. #T2#
Newsome tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kamara's elbow.
Newsome blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from Newsome fails to land.
Kamara lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Newsome lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Newsome stalling in the clinch but Kamara improves position.
Newsome doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kamara blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kamara.
A short right from Kamara.
Kamara putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Newsome in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Newsome's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kamara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Newsome blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kamara.
A right handed body shot lands from Kamara.
Kamara lands an uppercut.
Newsome managing to block the knees to the body from Kamara.
Kamara throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Newsomes head.
Nice body punch from Kamara - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kamara. #T3#
Kamara scores a nice knee to the body.
Kamara lands an uppercut.
Newsome takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Kamara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #KD#
Kamara cracks Newsome with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kamara has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Newsome to stand back up!#ROC#Newsome is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newsome swings widly with a right hand
and Kamara counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tagnarach Kamara!
Tagnarach Kamara retains his welterweight title!
Tagnarach Kamara decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: RISE 153     
Date:   Mar 19, 2023
#R1#
Babcock with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kamara counters with a head kick. That will keep Babcock thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kamara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kamara throws a shot from downtown. Babcock moves away and avoids it.
Babcock tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Babcock connects with an inside leg kick.
Kamara misses with a body kick.
Babcock lands with a nice body kick.
Kamara has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Babcock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamara throws a body kick that misses.
Kamara throws a solid leg kick but Babcock takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kamara.
Kamara is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Babcock scores with a hook to the body. Kamara takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
An inside leg kick lands from Babcock.
Babcock scores with a shot to the body.
Babcock misses with a shot to the body
and Kamara counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Jim Babcock has been cut.
Jim Babcock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamara scores with a nice body kick.
Kamara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Babcock.
Babcock avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kamara misses with a hook.
Babcock feints the counter takedown.
Babcock just misses with a punch to the body.
Kamara scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
Kamara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Babcock.
A chopping leg kick lands by Babcock.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Kamara misses.
Babcock tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Babcock.
A nice leg kick from Babcock, right into the meat of the thigh.
Babcock checks the leg kick nicely there.
Babcock is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Babcock takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kamara pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Babcock looks to clinch
and Kamara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Babcock misses with a two punch combination.
Kamara misses the jab.
Babcock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Babcock takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Babcock thumps Kamara with a low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Babcock. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Babcock.
A punch lands to the side of Babcock 's head but he takes it in his stride.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Babcock. #T4#
Babcock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kamara stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kamara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tagnarach Kamara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Kamara misses.
Babcock stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kamara.
Babcock dives in and grabs Kamara's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kamara pushes down on Babcock's head and hops out.
Tagnarach Kamara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Babcock.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Babcock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Babcock throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Babcock. Kamara shrugs it off though.
Kamara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Babcock manages to avoid it.
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 Tagnarach Kamara will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jim Babcock's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Kamara throws a hook to the side of Babcock's head but Babcock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kamara scores with a jab to the body.
Kamara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Babcock moves away.
Kamara takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick from Babcock, right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Kamara misses the target.
Babcock connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babcock misses with a hook to the body
and Kamara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kamara throws a body punch but Babcock moves out of range.
Babcock feints and then cracks Kamara's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kamara down.
Babcock is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kamara rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Kamara. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kamara.
Kamara is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kamara looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Babcock throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That kick from Babcock tenderised Kamara's leg. Kamara is trying to keep his angry face on.
Babcock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kamara has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Babcock takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A jab from Babcock finds it's way through Kamara's defenses.
Kamara scores with a punch to the head.
Kamara looks to score with a jab to the body but Babcock is just out of range.#T2#
Babcock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kamara.
Babcock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kamara.
Kamara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Babcock moves away.
Kamara takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Babcock avoids a kick to the body.
Kamara fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Babcock is out of range.
Babcock changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kamara lands with a hook. Babcock tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Babcock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kamara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#KD#
Kamara drops Babcock with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Babcock looks back up at him and smiles so Kamara waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #T3#
Kamara tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Babcock misses with the body kick
and Kamara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Babcock is rocked!
Babcock lands a head kick. Kamara smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Babcock takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
and Kamara counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Babcock! He's just covering up as Kamara starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tagnarach Kamara!
Tagnarach Kamara retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Tagnarach Kamara, 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: RISE 148     
Date:   Feb 26, 2023
#R1#
Kamara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cassidy.
Cassidy tries a quick counter leg kick but Kamara is wise to it.
Kamara throws a body punch but Cassidy moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kamara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An inside leg kick from Cassidy misses.
Cassidy scores with a spinning back kick!
We've been told by Kamara's head coaches at Convicted Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cassidy connects with a solid leg kick.
Cassidy thuds a left hand into Kamara's body.
Kamara moves out of range as Cassidy throws a body kick.
Kamara feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Cassidy digs a good body shot into Kamara's ribs.
Kamara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cassidy.
Kamara takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut lands for Kamara. That snapped Cassidy's head back.
Cassidy misses with a straight left.
Kamara on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cassidy with a nice cross.#T1#
Kamara missing with a left hand there. Cassidy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kamara looks to land a right hand but Cassidy moved out of range.
Kamara looks to score with a jab to the body but Cassidy is just out of range.
Cassidy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cassidy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kamara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cassidy.
Cassidy thuds his right hand into Kamara's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cassidy misses with a hook
letting Kamara counter with a right hand.
Cassidy misses with a wild body shot.
Kamara throws a hook but Cassidy avoids it easily.
Cassidy lands a nice shot to the body.
Cassidy scores with a hook.
Kamara takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cassidy moves out of range as Kamara strikes.
Kamara checks the leg kick nicely there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cassidy checks a leg kick.
Kamara throws a big shot that misses.
Cassidy scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kamara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kamara throws a looping overhand right but Cassidy ducks down to avoid it.
Cassidy misses with a leg kick.
Kamara misses with a body shot.
Cassidy misses with a body shot.
Cassidy thumps Kamara with a low kick.
Kamara just misses with a punch to the body.
Cassidy lands a body shot.
Cassidy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cassidy jabs Kamara right on the nose. Kamara blinks but takes it well.
Cassidy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cassidy misses with an uppercut
enabling Kamara to counter with a crisp jab.
Cassidy misses with a low kick.
Cassidy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kamara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cassidy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cassidy throws a jab when Kamara was well out of range.#T3#
Cassidy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamara takes a swing at Cassidy's ribcage but misses.
Cassidy thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kamara if he has to take too many more of those.
Cassidy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A leg kick checked by Kamara.
Kamara takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kamara blocks a low kick nicely.
Cassidy throws an overhand right that lands on Kamara's shoulder, as Kamara tries to avoid the shot.
Butch Cassidy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamara uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cassidy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cassidy swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Kamara counter with a right hand.
Cassidy misses with a wild body shot.
Cassidy avoids the body shot from Kamara.
Cassidy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kamara gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cassidy.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cassidy thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kamara if he has to take too many more of those.
Cassidy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cassidy scores with a jab to the head.
The fighters circling - Cassidy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cassidy motions for Kamara to come forward. Cassidy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cassidy lands a slapping body shot.
A big right from Cassidy misses.
Cassidy throws a lazy uppercut
and Kamara makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kamara pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kamara checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cassidy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamara manages to avoid it.
It looked like Kamara was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cassidy.
Cassidy misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cassidy misses with a body shot.
Donk. Kamara catches Cassidy right on the button with a cross.
Cassidy throws a shot from downtown. Kamara moves away and avoids it.
Kamara swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cassidy tries to work over Kamara's front leg with a kick but Kamara checks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Butch Cassidy dominated that round.
That's time! Kamara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Cassidy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kamara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Cassidy misses its intended target.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kamara might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Cassidy scores with a sloppy right hand. Kamara should have avoided that one.
An inside leg kick lands from Kamara.
Cassidy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamara on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cassidy misses with a hook
and Kamara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kamara scores with a nice body kick.
Kamara tries to land a front kick but Cassidy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cassidy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cassidy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kamara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cassidy was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamara.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kamara!
Cassidy swings for the body but Kamara moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Cassidy misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cassidy with a nice calf kick.
Kamara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cassidy moves away.#T1#
Cassidy scores with a jab to the body.
Cassidy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kamara counters with a low kick, right behind Cassidy 's knee.
Cassidy connects with a solid leg kick.
Cassidy moves out of range as Kamara throws a body kick.
Kamara lands a nice looking body kick.
Cassidy throws a poor cross that misses
and Kamara counters with a big head kick but Cassidy shrugs it off.
Kamara misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Cassidy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kamara misses with a looping left.
Cassidy tries a quick counter leg kick but Kamara is wise to it.
Cassidy looks to throw the jab but Kamara is out of range.
Kamara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cassidy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kamaras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cassidy does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kamara swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Butch Cassidy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cassidy catches Kamara with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jab, jab by Kamara - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by Kamara as he connects with a hook.#T2#
Kamara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cassidy throws out the jab.
Cassidy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kamara.
Kamara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A solid body kick from Cassidy.
Kamara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cassidy was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamara.
Cassidy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kamara moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Kamara on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cassidy throws a looping overhand right but Kamara ducks down to avoid it.
Kamara throws a shot from downtown. Cassidy moves away and avoids it.
Kamara throws a wild body kick that Cassidy sees coming a mile off.
Kamara 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.
An inside leg kick from Cassidy misses.
Cassidy throws a poor cross that misses
and Kamara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cassidy looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamara is just out of range.
Kamara is looking to counter with a body kick.
Jab by Cassidy.
Kamara checks a low kick from Cassidy.#T3#
Cassidy misses with a wild body shot.
Kamara throwing a counter right hand but Cassidy manages to avoid it.
Cassidy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kamara counters with a straight right hand.
Kamara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab lands there for Cassidy.
Cassidy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A slow jab from Kamara misses its intended target.
Kamara throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kamara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cassidy.
Cassidy misses with a right hand
letting Kamara counter with a right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Cassidy.
Kamara lands a head shot.#ROC#Cassidy is rocked!
Cassidy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamara manages to avoid it.
Cassidy is still on wobbly legs! Can Kamara finish him?
Cassidy looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamara is just out of range.
Kamara is looking to counter punch.
Cassidy throws a lazy right hand but Kamara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kamara is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kamara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cassidy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cassidy seems to have recovered his senses.
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!
Cassidy throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Kamara throws a body kick that misses.
Cassidy connects with a body shot that sends Kamara's belly button to the back.
Cassidy swings for the body but Kamara moves out of range.
Cassidy cracks Kamara with a right hand to the side of the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Kamara checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kamara throwing a counter right hand but Cassidy manages to avoid it.
Kamara throws the left hand but Cassidy avoids the punch easily.
Cassidy throws an off balance right hand
and Kamara counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Cassidy finds it's way through Kamara's defenses.
Kamara doesn't manage to clinch there - Cassidy circles away.
Cassidy tries to work over Kamara's front leg with a kick but Kamara checks it.
A quick step to the side and Kamara tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kamara lands with an overhand left.
Cassidy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kamara.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cassidy with a hook.
Kamara defending well as Cassidy loads up on a big left hand.
Kamara appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tagnarach Kamara will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Cassidy misses with an uppercut
and Kamara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kamara tries to move into range but Cassidy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cassidy. Kamara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cassidy jabs Kamara to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cassidy cracks Kamara with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cassidy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kamara in his tracks.
Kamara throws a hook to the side of Cassidy's head but Cassidy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cassidy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamara was well out of range. Poor timing from Cassidy.
Cassidy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cassidy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamara tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cassidy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kamara slips a jab from Cassidy.
Cassidy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kamara.
A little feinted left hand from Kamara on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cassidy moves out of range as Kamara throws a body kick.
Cassidy misses with an uppercut. Kamara saw that one coming.#T1#
Kamara explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kamara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cassidy.
Kamara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cassidy.
Cassidy looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamara is just out of range.#CL#
Kamara closes the distance and clinches.
Kamara misses with a body punch.
Cassidy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cassidy works on Kamara's body with a couple of short punches.
Kamara misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cassidy.
Kamara tries a body shot but Cassidy blocks it.
Kamara looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kamara lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cassidy backwards.
Cassidy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kamara throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Kamara.
Cassidy swings wildly with an uppercut but Kamara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cassidy throws a head punch that misses.
Cassidy misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Cassidy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cassidy has a couple of punches blocked by Kamara.
Cassidy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cassidy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kamara working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kamara gets through Cassidy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cassidy has a couple of punches blocked by Kamara. #BC2#
Cassidy breaks from the clinch. #KD#
Kamara drops Cassidy with a beautiful combination! Cassidy stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kamara is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Butch Cassidy has been cut.
Cassidy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cassidy misses with a hook.
Cassidy misses the shot to the body.
Cassidy misses with a body punch
and Kamara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cassidy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamara.
Kamara missing with a left hand there. Cassidy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cassidy moves out of range as Kamara strikes.
Kamara takes a swing at Cassidy's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Cassidy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Kamara checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kamara with a jab.
Cassidy throws a looping overhand right but Kamara ducks down to avoid it.
Cassidy just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKamara.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kamara.
Cassidy throws a looping overhand right but Kamara ducks down to avoid it.
Kamara drops Cassidy with a naaaaasty hook - Cassidy is in real trouble here! Kamara dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tagnarach Kamara!
Tagnarach Kamara retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Tagnarach Kamara thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: RISE 144     
Date:   Feb 12, 2023
#R1#
Kamara cracks Chomofsky with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kamara keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kamara is looking to counter punch.
Kamara lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kamara misses with a looping right.
Chomofsky throws a body punch but Kamara moves out of range.
Kamara is looking to counter punch.
Chomofsky missing with a left hand there. Kamara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamara misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chomofsky. Kamara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kamara is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chomofsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kamara moves away.
Kamara feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Kamara moves out of range as Chomofsky strikes.
Chomofsky scores with a nice strike.
Chomofsky fails with a takedown attempt.
Kamara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chomofsky.
Kamara tries to move into range but Chomofsky moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chomofsky throws an overhand right that lands on Kamara's shoulder, as Kamara tries to avoid the shot.
Jab, jab by Kamara - just one landing.
Nice defenses there by Kamara.
Kamara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamara was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
Chomofsky connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kamara throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chomofsky uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chomofsky throws a hook but Kamara blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Kamara misses the target.
Chomofsky misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Kamara misses the target.
Kamara takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Linkavitch Chomofsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Chomofsky. That snapped Kamara's head back.
Chomofsky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kamara looks to land a right hand but Chomofsky moved out of range.#T3#
Kamara slips under a jab from Chomofsky.
A shot to the body from Chomofsky misses
and Kamara counters with a good, hard body kick but Chomofsky shrugs it off.
Chomofsky throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kamara counters with a nice uppercut.
Chomofsky tests Kamara's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chomofsky changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kamara tries to avoid it but Chomofsky manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kamara to the ground. Kamara escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tagnarach Kamara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Linkavitch Chomofsky.
A lazy left from Kamara finds it's target.
Kamara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kamara missing with a left hand there. Chomofsky was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chomofsky throws a body punch but Kamara moves out of range.
It looked like Kamara was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chomofsky.#KD#
Kamara cracks Chomofsky with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kamara has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Chomofsky to stand back up!#ROC#Chomofsky is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Are you kidding me?! Kamara ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Chomofsky clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tagnarach Kamara!
Tagnarach Kamara retains his welterweight title!
Tagnarach Kamara thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: RISE 140     
Date:   Feb 05, 2023
#R1#
Ghetea misses with a body shot.
Kamara appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ghetea throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kamara counters with a straight right hand.
Kamara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kamara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ghetea wants to clinch but Kamara slips to the side
and Kamara counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ghetea waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kamara.
Ghetea tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kamara paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And Kamara counters with a quick kick to the body but Ghetea blocks it.
Ghetea wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Ghetea misses the target.
Ghetea tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kamara paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kamara does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T1#
Ghetea misses with a straight left.
Kamara throws a quick counter head kick but Ghetea was just out of range.
Ghetea throws a jab when Kamara was well out of range.
Ghetea swings widly with a right hand
and Kamara counters with a nice kick to the body.
Ghetea misses with an uppercut.
And Kamara counters with a quick kick to the body but Ghetea blocks it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kamara.#CUT#It looks like Darius Ghetea has been cut.
Ghetea wants to clinch
and Kamara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ghetea misses with a wild body shot.
Ghetea tries to close the distance and clinch but Kamara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kamara looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ghetea wants to clinch up but Kamara keeps it at a distance.
Kamara looks to land a body kick but Ghetea moved away.
Kamara sets himself, and Ghetea steps forward looking for the clinch! Kamara avoids it this time.
Kamara buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Ghetea ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kamara moves away.
Kamara swats away the attempt to clinch by Ghetea.
Ghetea swings widly with a right hand
and Kamara counters with a stiff right hand.
Kamara circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kamara counters with a crisp right that sends Ghetea to the canvas! Kamara follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tagnarach Kamara!
Tagnarach Kamara retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Tagnarach Kamara thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: RISE 135     
Date:   Jan 15, 2023
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Longabaugh ducks under a wild hook from Kamara.
Kamara misses with an attempted mid kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kamara misses with the body kick
and Longabaugh counters with a nice body shot.
We've been told by Kamara's head coaches at Convicted Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kamara scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamara throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kamara lands with a cross. #T1#
A clash of legs there as Longabaugh blocks the low kick.
Longabaugh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kamara swings widly with a right hand
and Longabaugh counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kamara motions for Longabaugh to come forward. Kamara throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Longabaugh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kamara rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Longabaugh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Tagnarach Kamara has been cut.
Longabaugh walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
Longabaugh takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kamara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A good leg kick by Kamara.
Longabaugh avoids the body shot from Kamara.
Longabaugh steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kamara. That one must have hurt.#T3#
Kamara throws a lazy head kick
and Kamara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kamara looks to land a body kick but Longabaugh moved away.
Kamara misses with a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Longabaugh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kamara fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tagnarach Kamara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamara misses with a wild body shot.
Longabaugh appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Kamara lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kamara throws out a leg kick but Longabaugh moves out of range and Kamara only half commits.
Kamara misses with a body shot
and Longabaugh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kamara connects with a right hand. Longabaugh shakes it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tagnarach Kamara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tagnarach Kamara's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Longabaugh moves out of range of the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Longabaugh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kamara thows a leg kick but Longabaugh checks it
and Longabaugh counters with a nice uppercut.
Kamara connects with a solid leg kick.
Kamara cracks Longabaugh with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Kamara throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Kamara tries to land a leg kick but Longabaugh saw it coming and moves away.
A nice side step and Longabaugh releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Longabaugh staying out of range there.
Kamara throws a right hand that Longabaugh ducks under and follows up with a left that Longabaugh also avoids with ease.
Nice body kick there by Kamara.
A jab from Kamara finds it's way through Longabaugh's defenses. #T2#
Kamara connects with a leg kick.
Kamara walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Longabaugh checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Longabaugh throws out a counter right but Kamara avoids it with no problem.
Kamara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Longabaugh can do to turn this around?
Kamara thows a leg kick but Longabaugh checks it
and Longabaugh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kamara cracks Longabaugh with an open hand slap.
Kamara misses with a head kick. #T3#
Kamara is looking to score with low kicks.
Kamara connects with a body shot that sends Longabaugh's belly button to the back.
Kamara looks to throw a body kick
and Longabaugh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice body kick from Kamara.
Kamara swings widly with a right hand
and Longabaugh counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Kamara's corner calls for a 1-2. Kamara obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tagnarach Kamara is winning the standup battle so far.
Kamara throws a lazy body kick
and Longabaugh counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#Tagnarach Kamara's cut is getting worse.
Kamara tries to land a front kick but Longabaugh steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kamara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kamara misses with the body kick
and Kamara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tagnarach Kamara dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tagnarach Kamara's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Kamara connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kamara misses with the combination.
Kamara lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamara throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Longabaugh on the side of the head.
Kamara throws a hook but Longabaugh avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Longabaugh! But no joy.
Kamara scores with a jab to the head.
Kamara connects with a right hand. Longabaugh shakes it off.
Longabaugh has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kamara connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
Longabaugh moves out of range as Kamara strikes.
Longabaugh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kamara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kamara motions for Longabaugh to come forward. Kamara throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Longabaugh throws out a counter right but Kamara avoids it with no problem.
Kamara cracks Longabaugh with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kamara drops Longabaugh with a naaaaasty hook - Longabaugh is in real trouble here! Kamara dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tagnarach Kamara!
Tagnarach Kamara retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Tagnarach Kamara thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: RISE 122     
Date:   Dec 04, 2022
#R1#
The fighters circling - Kamara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kamara keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rivers takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kamara misses with a wild body shot.
Rivers doesn't manage to clinch there - Kamara circles away.
A good leg kick by Kamara.
Rivers takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rivers fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kamara avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T1#
Rivers on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rivers doesn't manage to clinch there - Kamara circles away. #TD2#
Rivers shoots in and gets a takedown into Kamara's guard.
Rivers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rivers trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rivers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kamara working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rivers.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivers is looking to work some ground and pound but Kamara has wrist control.
Rivers trying to control but Kamara is working from the bottom.
Kamara is pulling down on Rivers's head. It's preventing any offense from Rivers, at least for the moment.
Kamara on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kamara tries to get out of the position.
Rivers trying to control but Kamara is working from the bottom. #T2#
Rivers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kamara looks to land a body kick but Rivers moved away.
Kamara pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kamara circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kamara counters with a stiff right hand.
Rivers lands a head shot.
Tagnarach Kamara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kamara lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivers lands a jab-cross combination.
Rivers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kamara paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Rivers backs away, Kamara returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kamara throws a shot from downtown. Rivers moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Kamara loads up on a big right hand but Rivers slips the punch.
Rivers tries to clinch there but Kamara circles away.
It looked like Kamara wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kamara throws a leg kick but Rivers moved away.
Rivers tries to close the distance and clinch but Kamara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kamara thinks about countering with a body kick.
Rivers fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kamara avoids it really well and circles away.
Tagnarach Kamara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clint Rivers.
Kamara stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kamara wants it to stay on the feet.
Kamara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rivers with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kamara counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kamara lands a jab to the head.
Kamara throws the kick towards the body but Rivers avoids it.
Rivers tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rivers will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kamara defending well as Rivers loads up on a big left hand.
Kamara fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rivers just manages to avoid it.
Rivers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kamara is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T4#
Kamara has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kamara there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kamara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rivers was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamara.
Kamara moves out of range as Rivers strikes.
Clint Rivers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Kamara tenderised Rivers's leg. Rivers is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rivers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Kamara counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivers with a poor takedown #KD#
and Kamara counters with a nice right hand that sends Rivers toppling to the canvas! Rivers scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kamara finish him?!
Rivers tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kamara counters with a huge left! Rivers is in big trouble! He's backing up but Kamara isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Rivers from any more damage. A dominating finish by Kamara!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tagnarach Kamara!
Tagnarach Kamara retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Tagnarach Kamara made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: RISE 113     
Date:   Nov 04, 2022
#R1#
Chomofsky comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chomofsky lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kamara at a distance.
Chomofsky fails with the takedown.
Chomofsky throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kamara's waist but Kamara gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chomofsky off to one side.
Chomofsky misses with a takedown attempt
and Kamara counters with a good low kick that Chomofsky was not able to check.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Linkavitch Chomofsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chomofsky shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kamara pinned against the cage. Kamara gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chomofsky fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chomofsky throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kamara's waist but Kamara gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chomofsky off to one side.
Kamara follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Chomofsky throws a sloppy body shot
and Kamara counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Chomofsky throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kamara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kamara wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kamara scoring well with a low kick there.
Kamara pounces like a tiger and cracks Chomofsky with a vicious hook! Chomofsky is down but not out! Kamara follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tagnarach Kamara! Tagnarach Kamara retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Tagnarach Kamara made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: RISE 103: Romano v Kamara     
Date:   Sep 30, 2022
#R1#
Romano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamara manages to avoid it.
Kamara throws a body punch but Romano moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Romano.#CUT#It looks like Tagnarach Kamara has been cut.
Romano misses with a jab to the body
and Kamara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Muenster Romano has been cut.
Kamara misses with a straight right.
Muenster Romano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamara drops his hands momentarily and Romano takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Romano takes a swing at Kamara's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Romano has closed the distance and engaged Kamara in a clinch.
Romano blocks a body shot from Kamara.
Romano prevents a body shot from Kamara.
Romano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Romano lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Kamara blocks an uppercut.
Kamara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Romano blocks a body shot from Kamara.
Romano blocking some punches.
Romano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kamara tries to throw a body punch but Romano avoids it by throwing Kamara back against the cage.
Romano misses with a punch to the body.
Kamara scores with a shot to the side of Romano's head.
Romano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kamara is working Romano over against the cage.
Romano blocking some punches.
Kamara lands a nice knee to the body.
Romano prevents a body shot from Kamara.
Kamara lands a body shot in the clinch.
Romano misses with the head strike.
Kamara tries to throw a body punch but Romano avoids it by throwing Kamara back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kamara.
Romano scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kamara fails to land.
Kamara swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romano throws a punch but it's blocked by Kamara.
A left hand lands to the body for Romano.
Romano lands with a right to the head.
Romano blocks a body shot from Kamara.
A shot in the inside from Romano.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Romano.
Romano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Romano working aggressively here.
Romano blocking some punches.
Romano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romano lands a nice shot to the body.
Kamara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romano's elbow.
Kamara working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Romano fails to land.
Kamara tries to land knees in the clinch but Romano avoids the damage to the body.
Kamara lands a nice uppercut.
Kamara has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Romano seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kamara can turn it around.
Kamara misses with a body punch.
Kamara lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kamara misses with some punches. #T3#
Romano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Romano struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamara controls his hands.
Kamara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Romano misses with a punch on the inside.
Kamara throws a punch but it's blocked by Romano.
Kamara landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kamara blocks a body shot from Romano.
Kamara tries to land knees in the clinch but Romano avoids the damage to the body.
Kamara misses with a punch to the body.
Kamara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Romano backwards.
Romano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kamara lands a body shot in the clinch.
Romano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Romano blocks an uppercut.
Kamara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Romano misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Romano fails to land.
Romano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamara can't find room to land a body shot as Romano controls the action.
Kamara lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Romano.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kamara.
Kamara tries to work over Romano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Romano lands a shoulder strike.
Romano lands a right hand.
Kamara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kamara misses with a punch on the inside.
Romano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romano struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamara controls his hands.
Kamara throws a head punch that misses.
Kamara swings wildly with an uppercut but Romano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kamara swings wildly with an uppercut but Romano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romano misses with a punch to the body.
Romano working aggressively here.
Kamara lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from Kamara.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tagnarach Kamara will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Romano lands a body shot.
Kamara tests Romano's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kamara misses with some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Romano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Romano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romano misses with some punches.
Romano has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Romano struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamara controls his hands.
Romano is leaning against Kamara and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Romano misses with a punch on the inside.
Kamara swings wildly with an uppercut but Romano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamara swings wildly with an uppercut but Romano uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Romano lands a shoulder strike.
Romano lands a nice uppercut.
Kamara has a couple of punches blocked by Romano.
Romano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Romano on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Romano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kamara backwards.
Romano blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romano.
Kamara misses with some punches.
Romano presses Kamara against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Romano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kamara backwards.
Romano lands with a left to the head.
Kamara is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Romano is defending well for now.
Romano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romano.
Romano is working Kamara over against the cage.
Kamara blocking some punches.
Kamara lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Kamara misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romano.
Romano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kamara misses with some punches.
Romano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamara.
Kamara scores a nice knee to the body.
Romano pushes Kamara back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Romano blocking some punches.
Kamara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Romano misses with the head strike.
Romano misses with the head strike.
Romano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romano prevents a body shot from Kamara.
Romano lands with a right to the head.
Kamara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Romano backwards.
Romano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Romano working aggressively here.
Romano struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamara controls his hands. #T3#
Kamara lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kamara throws a punch but it's blocked by Romano.
Romano misses with a body punch.
Romano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Romano blocks an uppercut.
Romano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kamara prevents a body shot from Romano.
Kamara tries a body shot but Romano blocks it.
Kamara tries to land knees in the clinch but Romano avoids the damage to the body.
Kamara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kamara tries to land knees in the clinch but Romano avoids the damage to the body.
Romano throws a head punch that misses.
Romano struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamara controls his hands.
Muenster Romano has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Romano managing to block the knees to the body from Kamara.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamara.
Romano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kamara pushes Romano back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kamara working aggressively here. #T4#
Romano blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Kamara.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kamara creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Romano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kamara tries to throw a body punch but Romano avoids it by throwing Kamara back against the cage.
Kamara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Romano throws a head punch that misses.
Romano throws a head punch that misses.
Romano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kamara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Romano.
Kamara tries to throw a body punch but Romano avoids it by throwing Kamara back against the cage.
Romano takes a knee to the side of the body.
Romano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kamara works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kamara blocking some punches.
Romano lands a body punch.
Romano avoiding damage as Kamara throws knees to the body.
Romano struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamara controls his hands.
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 Muenster Romano will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Kamara misses with the body kick
and Romano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The fight stays on the outside here - Romano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kamara with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Romano to score with a decent uppercut.
A low kick from Kamara misses
and Kamara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romano scores with a hook.
Kamara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Romano.
Romano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab by Romano.
Muenster Romano is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Romano tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kamara swats away the attempt to clinch by Romano.
Romano misses with a body punch
enabling Kamara to counter with a crisp jab.
Kamara connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Romano lands a body shot.
Kamara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romano manages to avoid it.
Kamara lunges at Romano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Romano's hand. #T2#
Kamara scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Romano scores with a body shot.
Kamara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Romano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kamara at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romano wants to clinch.
Romano is looking to wear down Kamara with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Romano takes a swing at Kamara's ribcage but misses.
Kamara looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3##CL#
Romano moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Kamara.
Kamara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Romano misses with a punch on the inside.
Kamara throws a head punch that misses.
Romano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kamara can't find room to land a body shot as Romano controls the action.
Kamara blocks a body shot from Romano.
Kamara tries to throw a body punch but Romano avoids it by throwing Kamara back against the cage.
Kamara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kamara.
Romano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Romano.
Romano working aggressively here.
Romano presses Kamara against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kamara putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Romano in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kamara misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamara swings wildly with an uppercut but Romano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamara pushes Romano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Kamara.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kamara tries a body shot but Romano blocks it.
Kamara lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Romano or not.
Kamara working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Kamara.
Kamara struggles to land a body shot inside as Romano controls his hands.
Kamara blocks an uppercut.
Romano working aggressively here.
Romano working aggressively here.
Kamara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kamara landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kamara misses with a body punch.
Romano misses with the head strike.
Kamara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Tagnarach Kamara just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Romano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Romano tries to clinch up.
Kamara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Romano.
Romano wants to clinch up but Kamara keeps it at a distance.
Romano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Romano takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Romano misses with a right hand
and Kamara counters with a good low kick that Romano was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Romano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick by Kamara misses
and Romano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Romano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kamara only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kamara.
Kamara throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Romano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Romano misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Kamara misses.
Romano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kamara.#CL#
Romano clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romano.
A short uppercut from Romano.
Romano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kamara's elbow.
Kamara misses with a body punch.
Kamara blocks a body shot from Romano. #T2#
Romano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Kamara.
Romano has a couple of punches blocked by Kamara.
Romano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kamara backwards.
Kamara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kamara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kamara tries a body shot but Romano blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romano blocks a body shot from Kamara.
A hook to the body from Kamara.
Romano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kamara's elbow.
Romano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kamara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kamara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamara.
Kamara has a couple of punches blocked by Romano.
Romano blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Kamara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Romano on the inside.
Romano blocks a body shot from Kamara.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamara.
A short right from Kamara.
Kamara throws a head punch that misses.
Romano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kamaras head.
A head punch on the inside from Romano fails to land.
Kamara tries to throw a body punch but Romano avoids it by throwing Kamara back against the cage.
Kamara prevents a body shot from Romano.
Romano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kamara tries to throw a body punch but Romano avoids it by throwing Kamara back against the cage.
Kamara has a couple of punches blocked by Romano.
Kamara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Romano working aggressively here.
Romano takes a shot to the head.
Kamara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Romano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Kamara as the two fighters clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kamara misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Romano backwards.
Romano lands a hook that snaps the head of Kamara backwards.
Kamara misses with a punch on the inside.
Kamara tries to throw a body punch but Romano avoids it by throwing Kamara back against the cage.
Romano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kamara prevents a body shot from Romano.
Romano struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamara controls his hands.
Romano throws a punch but it's blocked by Kamara.
Romano tries a body shot but Kamara blocks it.
Kamara using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Romano fails to land.
Kamara landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kamara landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Kamara scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kamara lands a right hand that snaps the head of Romano backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Tagnarach Kamara will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Romano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kamara can pounce on him.
Kamara fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Romano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Romano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kamara counters with a left to the body.
Kamara lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Romano connects with a right hand. Kamara shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamara throws a leg kick but Romano sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kamara misses with a leg kick
and Romano counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Romano takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Romano takes a swing at Kamara's ribcage but misses.
Kamara counters with a body kick.#CL#
Romano has closed the distance and engaged Kamara in a clinch.
Romano misses with some punches.
Kamara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romano's elbow.
A short right from Kamara on the inside.
Kamara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kamara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kamara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Romano scores with a shot to the side of Kamara's head.
Kamara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romano's elbow.
Kamara working aggressively here.
Kamara prevents a body shot from Romano.
Romano lands an uppercut.
Muenster Romano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kamara blocks a body shot from Romano.
Romano lands a nice shot to the body.
Romano tries to throw a body punch but Kamara avoids it by throwing Romano back against the cage.
Romano struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamara controls his hands.
Romano misses with a punch to the body.
Romano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kamara misses with the head strike.
Romano prevents a body shot from Kamara.
Nice body punch from Kamara - that landed with a thud.
Romano throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kamara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romano gets through Kamara's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Romano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kamara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kamara misses with a body punch. #T3#
Romano lands a shoulder strike.
Kamara misses with a punch on the inside.
Kamara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kamara throws a head punch that misses.
Kamara using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Kamara can't find room to land a body shot as Romano controls the action.
Kamara misses with a punch to the body.
Kamara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Romano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kamara just leaning against Romano, taking a breather.
Kamara lands a right hand that snaps the head of Romano backwards.
Kamara struggles to land a body shot inside as Romano controls his hands.
Romano prevents a body shot from Kamara.
Kamara misses with a body punch.
Romano tries to throw a body punch but Kamara avoids it by throwing Romano back against the cage.
Kamara's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Romano scores with a hook to the body.
Romano lands a left hand. #T4#
Kamara misses with a punch to the body.
Romano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kamara backwards.
Romano tries to work over Kamara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Kamara - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Kamara - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamara prevents a body shot from Romano.
Romano misses with a body punch.
Romano tries a body shot but Kamara blocks it.
Romano is leaning against Kamara and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romano.
Kamara lands with a left to the head.
Romano works on Kamara's body with a couple of short punches.
Romano blocking some punches.
Romano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Romano as Kamara tries to tie him up.
Romano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Romano fails to land.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:49
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:48
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tagnarach Kamara!

Tagnarach Kamara is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Tagnarach Kamara thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: RISE 95: Axelsen v Kamara     
Date:   Sep 02, 2022
#R1#
Axelsen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kamara.
A counter left hand to the body from Axelsen misses its target.
Axelsen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kamara counters with a thumping low kick.
Axelsen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Tagnarach Kamara has been cut.
Axelsen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kamara slips a jab from Axelsen.
Axelsen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kamara.
Kamara takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Axelsen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelsen lands a nice shot that snaps Kamara's head back.
Kamara keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kamara scores with a head kick. Axelsen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Axelsen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Axelsen looks to land a left hand but Kamara moved out of range nicely.
Toke Axelsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Axelsen thows a left - swing and a miss!
A countering left hand to the body from Kamara misses.
Axelsen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Axelsen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Axelsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kamara throws a punch but it's blocked by Axelsen.
Axelsen works on Kamara's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Axelsen on the inside.
Axelsen blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Axelsen breaks from the clinch.
Kamara avoids a punch combination nicely.
Axelsen lands an overhand right.#T2#
Decent striking displayed by Kamara there.
Kamara doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Axelsen misses with a hook. Kamara ducked under it nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Axelsen. That snapped Kamara's head back.
Kamara slips a jab and a cross from Axelsen.
Axelsen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Axelsen cracks a nice hook into Kamara's ribs.
Kamara defending well as Axelsen loads up on a big left hand.
Axelsen cracks Kamara with an open hand slap.
Axelsen wants to clinch up but Kamara keeps it at a distance.
Axelsen misses with a hook to the body
and Kamara counters with a head kick. #T3#
Axelsen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kamara paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kamara is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Axelsen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kamara misses with a wild combination.
Axelsen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kamara.
A slow jab from Axelsen misses its intended target.
Kamara steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kamara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Axelsen backing away here, and Kamara unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kamara avoids the body shot from Axelsen.
Kamara replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Axelsen blocks it well.
Axelsen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Axelsen avoids the body shot from Kamara.
Axelsen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
Kamara looks to land a combination but Axelsen avoids it well.
Kamara lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Axelsen circles away quickly and effectively.
Kamara takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Axelsen scores with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Axelsen lands a right hook to the body.
Axelsen misses with a wild body shot.
Axelsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kamara moves away.#CL#
Axelsen has closed the distance and engaged Kamara in a clinch.
Kamara lands a shoulder strike.
Axelsen misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Kamara.
A body shot lands from Axelsen.
Kamara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toke Axelsen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tagnarach Kamara's cut.
That's time! Axelsen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Axelsen. Kamara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Axelsen moves out of range as Kamara strikes.
Axelsen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kamara has time to react.
Axelsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kamara looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kamara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Axelsen backs off Kamara throws a huge counter combo but Axelsen manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Kamara closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kamara tries a body shot but Axelsen blocks it.
Axelsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Kamara.
Kamara lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamara scores with a shot to the side of Axelsen's head.
Axelsen tries to throw a body punch but Kamara avoids it by throwing Axelsen back against the cage.
Axelsen takes a shot to the head.
Kamara utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kamara trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kamara. #T1#
Kamara misses with some punches.
Axelsen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Axelsen.
Kamara blocks a body shot from Axelsen.
Kamara's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kamara pushes Axelsen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kamara.
Axelsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Axelsen is trying to force a seperation but Kamara has the dominant position.
Kamara has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Axelsen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kamara can turn it around.
Kamara can't find room to land a body shot as Axelsen controls the action.
Axelsen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Axelsen can't break the clinch.
Tagnarach Kamara seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kamara misses with some punches.
Axelsen is working Kamara over against the cage.
Axelsen takes a shot to the head.
Kamara scores with a shot to the side of Axelsen's head.
Kamara throws a punch but it's blocked by Axelsen.
Kamara 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!
Axelsen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kamara blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Kamara scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kamara misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Axelsen.
Kamara unloads a knee to the mid-section. Axelsen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kamara lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Axelsen lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Kamara.
Kamara lands with a right to the head.
Kamara makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Axelsen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kamara landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kamara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kamara putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Axelsen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Kamara.
Kamara cracks Axelsen with a nice body shot.
Kamara lands a right hand that snaps the head of Axelsen backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Kamara.
A short body shot lands from Kamara as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Kamara.
A short left from Kamara. #T3#
Kamara lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Kamara.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kamara lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kamara.
A short right from Kamara.
Kamara is working Axelsen over against the cage.
Kamara lands a nice uppercut.
Kamara digs a right hand underneath Axelsen's ribcage. Axelsen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kamara creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kamara lands a right hand that snaps the head of Axelsen backwards.
Kamara lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kamara.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamara misses with a body punch.
Axelsen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kamara creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kamara lands a nice uppercut.
Axelsen misses with a body punch.
Kamara works on Axelsen's body with a couple of short punches.
Kamara lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kamara.#T4#
Kamara lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Kamara.
Kamara lands a shoulder strike.
Axelsen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Axelsen can't find room to land a body shot as Kamara controls the action.
Kamara lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kamara can't find room to land a body shot as Axelsen controls the action.
Kamara lands with a light punch inside.
Kamara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Axelsen misses with some punches.
Kamara lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kamara misses with a punch on the inside.
Kamara lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kamara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kamara lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamara throws a head punch that misses.
Axelsen misses with the head strike.
Kamara tries a body shot but Axelsen blocks it.
Kamara scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Axelsen tries to throw a body punch but Kamara avoids it by throwing Axelsen back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tagnarach Kamara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tagnarach Kamara's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kamara fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Axelsen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A leg kick checked by Kamara.
Kamara throws a big counter head kick but Axelsen avoids it with no problem.
Kamara gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Axelsen throws a hook but Kamara blocks it.
Kamara lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Toke Axelsen is winning the standup battle so far.
Kamara looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kamara ducks under a wild hook from Axelsen.
Jab from Axelsen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Axelsen.
A jab from Axelsen does it's job there.
Kamara moves out of range as Axelsen strikes.#T1#
Axelsen is looking to score with low kicks.
Kamara throws a hook but Axelsen avoids it easily.
Kamara scores with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Axelsen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kamara dips to his left and cracks Axelsen with an uppercut!
Axelsen ducks under a wild hook from Kamara.
Kamara scores with a jab.
Kamara with a nice calf kick.
Axelsen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Axelsen throws a hook but Kamara avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kamara. #T2#
Kamara misses with a low kick.
Axelsen looks to land a right hand but Kamara moved out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Axelsen throws out a loose jab but Kamara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamara feints a counter leg kick.
Axelsen misses with a left hand
and Kamara counters with a nice low kick that buckles Axelsen's knee momentarily.
Axelsen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kamara. Kamara obviously looking to wear him down.
Kamara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Axelsen.
Kamara slips under a jab from Axelsen.#CL#
Axelsen pushes Kamara up against the cage in a clinch.
Axelsen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kamara lands a hook to the side of the head.
Axelsen can't find room to land a body shot as Kamara controls the action. #T3##BC#
Axelsen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Axelsen misses with a hook to the body
and Kamara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kamara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Axelsen.
Axelsen misses with a few strikes there.
Axelsen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kamara on the side of the head.
Axelsen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Axelsen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kamara slips under a jab from Axelsen.
Axelsen takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #KD2#
Kamara lands a big uppercut and Axelsen crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Axelsen looks OK. Kamara waves Axelsen back to his feet!#ROC2#Axelsen is rocked!
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!
Kamara is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Oh Axelsen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kamara dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Axelsen. That did some damage!
Axelsen seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Axelsen misses with a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kamara! But no joy.
Axelsen looks to land a right hand but Kamara moved out of range.
Kamara looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Axelsen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kamara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Axelsen misses with a left hand
and Kamara counters with a nice leg kick.
Axelsen misses with a lunging right hand #KD2#
and Kamara counters with a crisp right hand that drops Axelsen! Kamara lets Axelsen back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Kamara takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kamara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kamara looks for the body kick but Axelsen saw that one coming.
It looked like Axelsen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice straight punches there by Axelsen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Axelsen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamara lands a leg kick that knocks Axelsen off balance momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tagnarach Kamara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kamara 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tagnarach Kamara!

A very excited looking Tagnarach Kamara made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: RISE: Lee vs Beckwith     
Date:   Jul 31, 2022
#R1#
Soares slips under a jab.
Kamara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Soares tries to counter with a clinch but Kamara shakes him off and moves away.
Kamara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kamara misses with a few strikes there.
Soares takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A swing and a miss from Kamara.
Kamara throws a hook but Soares blocks it.#CL2#
Soares rushes Kamara and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Soares tries to pull guard but Kamara won't allow it.
Kamara lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Soares tries to pull guard but Kamara holds him up against the cage and eventually Soares drops back down to his feet.
Soares is trying to maintain a safe position but Kamara gets an underhook and turns Soares into the cage.#BC#
Kamara manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamara walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Soares drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Kamara swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Soares's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tagnarach Kamara!
An out of breath Tagnarach Kamara thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: RISE 67:     
Date:   May 22, 2022
#R1#
Newsome misses the body punch
and Kamara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Newsome looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Newsome has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kamara finds it's way round the side to connect with Newsome's head.
Newsome fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kamara on the side of the head.
Newsome misses with a wild body shot.
Newsome throws a lazy right hand but Kamara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kamara ducks under a wild hook from Newsome.
As Newsome backs off Kamara throws a huge counter combo but Newsome manages to avoid it all.
Kamara throws a hook but Newsome avoids it easily.
Kamara throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
Kamara gets tackled into the cage by Newsome. Newsome maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Kamara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice uppercut lands for Newsome. That snapped Kamara's head back.
Kamara walks into a stiff left hand from Newsome.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newsome throws a hook but Kamara avoids it easily.
Kamara lands a front kick.
Kamara misses with a few strikes there.
Tarrell Newsome seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newsome throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Newsome moves out of range as Kamara strikes.
Kamara works the jab nicely.
Kamara blocks a jab.
Newsome digs a good hook to Kamara's body. #T1#
Kamara moves out of range of the strikes.
Kamara throws a body kick that misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kamara throws a shot from downtown. Newsome moves away and avoids it.
Kamara throws a wild body kick that Newsome sees coming a mile off.
The fighters circling - Newsome throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kamara moves out of range as Newsome strikes.
Kamara thuds his right hand into Newsome's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Newsome tries to clinch
and Kamara counters with a nice body shot.
Newsome throws a body punch but Kamara moves out of range.
Kamara lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Newsome circles away quickly and effectively.
Kamara throws the kick towards the body but Newsome avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kamara.
Newsome digs a good body shot into Kamara's ribs.
Newsome misses the shot to the body.
Kamara just misses with a punch to the body.
Kamara attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kamara needs to keep his hands up - Newsome had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newsome slips a jab from Kamara.
Newsome really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Newsome works the jab nicely.
Newsome wants to clinch up but Kamara keeps it at a distance.
Kamara bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Newsome misses with a straight right.
Kamara lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Newsome circles away quickly and effectively.
A good leg kick by Kamara.
Kamara drops his hands momentarily and Newsome takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kamara tried to score with a low kick but Newsome checks it.#CL#
Newsome takes the fight into the clinch.
Kamara scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Kamara breaks the clinch.
Newsome takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kamara scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Newsome throws a shot to the body.
Newsome bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kamara's head.
Kamara misses with a looping right.#T3#
Kamara throws an overhand right that lands on Newsome's shoulder, as Newsome tries to avoid the shot.
Kamara takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Newsome feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kamaras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kamara shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Newsome getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kamara throws a push kick but Newsome slaps the foot to one side.
Newsome lands with a good body shot.
Kamara falls off balance throwing a combination
and Newsome counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Newsome fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamara manages to avoid it.
Kamara tests Newsome's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kamara shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kamara throws an overhand right that lands on Newsome's shoulder, as Newsome tries to avoid the shot.
Newsome lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kamara throws a sloppy head kick and Newsome moves out of range easily.
Kamara with the inside leg kick.
Newsome uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kamara.
Newsome is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Crunch! Kamara slams his shin into Newsome's torso.
Newsome checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Newsome swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kamara.
Newsome connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kamara. Kamara circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Newsome takes a swing at Kamara's ribcage but misses.
Kamara thumps Newsome with a low kick.
Newsome misses with a wild body shot.
Newsome just misses with a punch to the body.
Newsome bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kamara's head backwards.
Kamara scores with a nice strike.
Kamara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice shot by Newsome.
Newsome tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kamara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Newsome avoids a kick to the body.
A combination from Newsome does no damage.
Kamara misses with a body kick.
Kamara takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tagnarach Kamara will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamara. Newsome does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kamara jabs Newsome to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kamara misses with a head kick.
Kamara tries to bum rush Newsome with a series of wild strikes but Newsome uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Newsome lands with a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Newsome misses.
Kamara misses with a right hand
and Newsome counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Newsome uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kamara.
Crunch! Kamara slams his shin into Newsome's torso.
A head kick misses from Kamara.
A little feinted left hand from Newsome on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Newsome lands with an overhand left.
Newsome scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamara fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Newsome tries to clinch up but Kamara circles away and keeps his distance.
Kamara misses with the combination.
Newsome misses with a lunging right hand
and Newsome takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Kamara throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kamara motions for Newsome to come forward. Kamara throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Newsome looks to throw the jab but Kamara is out of range.
Newsome throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamara throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kamara dips to his left and cracks Newsome with an uppercut!
Newsome lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Newsome jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Newsome misses with a hook.#KD2#
Kamara sends Newsome crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kamara is motioning to the referee to let Newsome up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Newsome is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamara misses with an uppercut
and Kamara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oh Newsome is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Newsome scores with a sloppy right hand. Kamara should have avoided that one.
Kamara throws a half hearted mid kick.
It looked like Newsome wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Newsome loads up on a big right hand but Kamara slips the punch.
Nice cross by Newsome.
Newsome seems to have got his legs back now.
Newsome moves away from the strike by Kamara.
A swing and a miss from Newsome.#T2#
Kamara feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Newsome crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tagnarach Kamara!
During a confident post fight interview, Tagnarach Kamara thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: RISE 50: Irrawaddy v Newton     
Date:   Apr 10, 2022
#R1#
Kamara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phoenix looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Phoenix slips under a jab from Kamara.
Kamara misses with a low kick.
Kamara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kamara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phoenix moves away.
Kamara throws a lazy right hand but Phoenix sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kamara just misses with a punch to the body.
Kamara lands a head shot.#CUT#It looks like Simon Phoenix has been cut.
Kamara throws the kick towards the body but Phoenix avoids it.
Kamara slips a straight right by Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a shot from downtown. Kamara moves away and avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kamara.
Phoenix misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Kamara sends Phoenix crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kamara is motioning to the referee to let Phoenix up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Phoenix is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamara circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Phoenix tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Kamara wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tagnarach Kamara!
A very excited looking Tagnarach Kamara made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: RISE 4: Martynov v Hunter     
Date:   Nov 21, 2021
#R1##TD#
Kamara darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lee wants to get back to full guard but Kamara has passed into side control.#SUB#
Kamara thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kamara trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kamara is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lee knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lee is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kamara tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kamara has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lee is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Lee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Kamara seems to be working for a kimura but Lee defends the submission attempt.
Lee wants to improve his position but Kamara is controlling well. #SUB#
Kamara is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lee is just riding it out for now. Kamara eventually gives up the hold.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Kamara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lee has a hand on Kamara's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kamara takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T2##SUB#
Kamara working for a submission but Lee is keeping him at bay.
Kamara wants to control the pace but Lee is squirming around nicely.
Lee gets back to half guard.
Lee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lee.
Kamara slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet. #SUB#
Kamara drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kamara jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Kamara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 10:9
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 10:9
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tagnarach Kamara!

Our winner, Tagnarach Kamara, 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.

 

 
 
 
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