Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Ghetea vs Buddha
Date: Nov 24, 2024

#R1#
Buddha keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ghetea fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ghetea throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Buddha counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Buddha looking to pass the guard.
Buddha is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Buddha tries to free his leg and advance position but Ghetea is retaining full guard.
Ghetea utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Buddha is looking to advance position but Ghetea has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Buddha wants to control but Ghetea is having none of it.
Ghetea content just to control the position here.
Buddha tries to hold on but Ghetea pushes him away. #T1#
Ghetea can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Buddha is looking to escape.
Buddha is trying to escape the mount.
Ghetea 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.
Buddha sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ghetea tries to pass the half guard into mount. Buddha knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ghetea sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Buddha moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Buddha looking for a guillotine here but Ghetea defends easily. #SUB2#
Buddha is looking for a triangle but Ghetea pushes his legs off easily.
Ghetea's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ghetea continues to stall.#T3#
Buddha is trying to keep Ghetea in close. #SUB2#
Buddha escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ghetea gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ghetea is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ghetea lands a lovely overhand right.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ghetea is looking to score with low kicks.
Ghetea misses with a lunging right hand
letting Buddha counter with a right hand.
Ghetea lands with a good body shot.
Buddha throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ghetea's waist but Ghetea gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Buddha off to one side.
Ghetea throws a right hand that Buddha ducks under and follows up with a left that Buddha also avoids with ease.
Ghetea misses with an uppercut. Buddha saw that one coming.
Ghetea throws a hook but Buddha avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buddha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ghetea.
Ghetea throws a nice outside leg kick.
Darius Ghetea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ghetea checks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Darius Ghetea will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ghetea fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Buddha on the side of the head.
Ghetea attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Buddha throws a sloppy body shot
and Ghetea counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ghetea looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ghetea is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buddha can do to turn this around?
An inside leg kick from Ghetea misses.
Ghetea takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ghetea blocks a jab.
Ghetea misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buddha fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ghetea throws a body punch but Buddha moves out of range.
Buddha slips a straight right by Ghetea.
Buddha takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Ghetea jabs Buddha to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Buddha throws a poor cross that misses
letting Ghetea counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Buddha misses the target.
Ghetea swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ghetea throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Buddha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Buddha throws a leg kick
and Ghetea counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ghetea misses with a double jab.
Buddha just misses with a punch to the body.
Ghetea slips under a jab.
Ghetea tries to bum rush Buddha with a series of wild strikes but Buddha uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Buddha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ghetea throws a big counter combination but Buddha scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Buddha moves away from the strike by Ghetea. #T2#
Ghetea throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Buddha counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buddha is pressing down on Ghetea's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ghetea is holding on for now.
Ghetea trying to control here. #SUB2#
Buddha is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ghetea has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Buddha is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
My spies in Animal Fight Club inform me that Buddha has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ghetea is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Ghetea wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Buddha is trying to work for a kimura but Ghetea is defending well.
Ghetea desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Buddha trying to pass the guard but Ghetea defending well.
Ghetea is looking to get back to full guard here but Buddha has managed to pass to side control instead.
Ghetea is looking for a sweep.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
I wouldn't like to be where Ghetea is right now.
Ghetea is trying to control Buddha's posture but Buddha avoids it.
Ghetea is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ghetea can't do much from the bottom here.
Ghetea is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ghetea is not content to let Buddha control the position.
Ghetea tries to bench press Buddha off him but Buddha keeps the position.
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 Darius Ghetea will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Ghetea throws a jab when Buddha was well out of range.
Buddha looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice straight punches there by Buddha. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Buddha.
Buddha throws a nice outside leg kick.
That kick from Ghetea tenderised Buddha's leg. Buddha is trying to keep his angry face on.
Buddha gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ghetea counters with a right hand to the body.
Ghetea with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD2#
Buddha decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ghetea pushes Buddha off looking to stand but Buddha dives back in and keeps control.
Buddha is trying to control the action in half guard but Ghetea is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Buddha is trying to work for a kimura but Ghetea is defending well.
Ghetea has his hands clasped together around Buddha's back. He's all about the action.#T1#
Buddha trying to control from half guard but Ghetea is working away.
Samson Buddha has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ghetea is trying to control but can't.
Ghetea wants to get back to full guard.
Ghetea keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ghetea works his way to full guard. Good work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ghetea holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Buddha won't allow Ghetea to sweep him here.
Ghetea can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Buddha controls the pace.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ghetea wants to sweep here but Buddha controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ghetea 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.
Buddha slips a straight right by Ghetea.
Darius Ghetea is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ghetea gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Buddha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Buddha looks to move away, Ghetea throws a big counter combo but Buddha just gets out of the way.
Buddha misses with a looping right.
Darius Ghetea is winning the standup battle so far.
Ghetea misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Buddha doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3#
Ghetea thows a left - swing and a miss!
No joy there for Ghetea, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ghetea keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Buddha.
It looked like Ghetea was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Buddha.
Ghetea throws a shot from downtown. Buddha moves away and avoids it.
Buddha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ghetea throws out a leg kick but Buddha moves out of range and Ghetea only half commits.
Ghetea walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Buddha takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Buddha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ghetea.
Ghetea fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Buddha or perhaps it was just good defense by Ghetea, which made it look bad. #T4#
Ghetea misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Buddha! But no joy.
Good leg kick by Buddha.
Decent striking displayed by Ghetea there.
Ghetea scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Buddha doesn't seem bothered though.
Buddha tries a head kick but it misses.
Buddha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ghetea throws out the jab.
Buddha now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ghetea misses with a wild combination.
And Buddha tries to counter it with a takedown but Ghetea pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ghetea throws an overhand right that lands on Buddha's shoulder, as Buddha tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Darius Ghetea did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Buddha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ghetea.
Buddha drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ghetea defends it well.
Nice cross by Ghetea.
Ghetea throws a lazy uppercut
and Buddha counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ghetea chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ghetea misses with a looping right.
Ghetea sizes up Buddha with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice straight punches there by Ghetea. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ghetea.
Buddha throws a lazy right hand but Ghetea sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghetea scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ghetea lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Buddha has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Buddha and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ghetea just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Buddha takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ghetea looks to score with a jab to the body but Buddha is just out of range.
Ghetea lands with a shot to the body.
Buddha takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ghetea defending well as Buddha loads up on a big left hand.
Ghetea misses with a shot to the body
and Buddha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Buddha misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Ghetea misses the target.
Buddha blocks a low kick nicely.
Buddha now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Buddha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ghetea.
Ghetea throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Ghetea lands a head shot.
Ghetea misses with a jab to the body
enabling Buddha to counter with a crisp jab.
Ghetea with the inside leg kick.
Buddha with the inside leg kick.
Buddha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ghetea.
Ghetea misses with a wild body 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!
Ghetea tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ghetea throws a chopping leg kick but Buddha manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ghetea with a jab.
Buddha throws a front kick aimed at Ghetea's knee but Ghetea avoids it well.
Buddha scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Ghetea feints and then cracks Buddha's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Buddha down.
Ghetea throws a body punch but Buddha moves out of range.
Buddha flicks out a counter leg kick but Ghetea steps away.
Ghetea scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Buddha throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ghetea swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Buddha checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Buddha.
Ghetea fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buddha manages to avoid it.
Ghetea dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ghetea throws a solid leg kick but Buddha takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ghetea.
Ghetea misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buddha. #T4#
Buddha throws a lazy uppercut
and Ghetea counters with a right hand to the body.
Ghetea misses with a wild body shot.
Ghetea misses with a hook
and Buddha counters with a nice body shot.
Ghetea tries a low kick but Buddha avoids it.
Buddha swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Buddha takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ghetea jabs at Buddha's body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ghetea.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buddha lands a jab.
Ghetea looks to score with a jab to the body but Buddha is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Ghetea throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darius Ghetea had his way with Samson Buddha in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Buddha shoots in but no luck this time.
Buddha swings for the body but Ghetea moves out of range.
Buddha misses with a leg kick
and Ghetea counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Buddha thinking.
Ghetea tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buddha was well out of range. Poor timing from Ghetea.
Ghetea is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Buddha takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ghetea throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buddha throws a hook to the side of Ghetea's head but Ghetea sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ghetea tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buddha was well out of range. Poor timing from Ghetea.
Buddha lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ghetea bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Buddha's head.#T1#
Ghetea throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ghetea throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ghetea throws the left hand but Buddha avoids the punch easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Buddha. That's going to slow Ghetea down.
Buddha thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Ghetea misses the target.
Ghetea will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Buddha changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ghetea misses with a hook
and Buddha counters with a straight right hand.
Buddha gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ghetea.
Ghetea misses with a kick to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ghetea checks a leg kick.
Ghetea half committed to a counter leg kick.#T2#
Ghetea tries to land a body kick
and Buddha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Buddha has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ghetea.
Ghetea uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Buddha.
Buddha takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Buddha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buddha is looking to slow Ghetea down with leg kicks.
Buddha misses with a two punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ghetea chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ghetea fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Buddha on the side of the head.
Buddha misses with a body kick.
Samson Buddha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Buddha takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ghetea throws a body punch but Buddha moves out of range.
Ghetea throws a body shot but no joy.
Buddha throws an off balance right hand
and Ghetea counters with a left to the body.
Buddha connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Buddha fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ghetea.
Buddha ducks under a wild hook from Ghetea.
Buddha's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Buddha throws a low kick but Ghetea avoids it.
Ghetea swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ghetea on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#It looks like Darius Ghetea has been cut.
Buddha lands with a thumping leg kick. #T4#
Ghetea moves away from the strike by Buddha.
Buddha misses with a left hand
and Ghetea counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ghetea throws a solid leg kick but Buddha takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ghetea.
Buddha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ghetea manages to avoid it.
Ghetea keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ghetea misses the shot to the body.
Ghetea getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ghetea ducks under a wild hook from Buddha.
Ghetea swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ghetea throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 49:47
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 48:47
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darius Ghetea!
Darius Ghetea retains his welterweight title!
Darius Ghetea thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Leite
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Buddha misses the target.
Buddha tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Buddha throws an overhand right that lands on Caceres's shoulder, as Caceres tries to avoid the shot.
Buddha misses the jab.
Buddha 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.
Caceres misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Buddha is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buddha misses with a looping left.
Caceres shoots in but Buddha avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Buddha was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Buddha throws out a loose jab but Caceres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buddha throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Caceres stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Caceres tries to move into range but Buddha moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Caceres tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Buddha defends well and Caceres ends up having to push Buddha into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Samson Buddha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Caceres.
Caceres fails with a takedown attempt.
Buddha throwing a counter right hand but Caceres manages to avoid it.#T2#
Buddha tries to score with a low kick but Caceres moves his leg out of the way.
Buddha throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Caceres counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Caceres wants to pass the guard but Buddha is keeping the position.
Caceres keeps trying to improve his position.
Caceres is looking to work some ground and pound but Buddha has wrist control.#T3##SUB#
Buddha is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Caceres has his hands clasped together but Buddha extends and breaks Caceres's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Buddha.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Samson Buddha!
An out of breath Samson Buddha thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Buddha vs Ghetea
Date: Oct 12, 2024

#R1#
Buddha blocks a jab.
Buddha misses with a looping left.
Ghetea thows a leg kick but Buddha checks it
and Buddha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ghetea throws a hook but Buddha avoids it easily.
Ghetea throws a leg kick that misses.
Ghetea connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ghetea lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Buddha. Ghetea does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good leg kick by Ghetea.
Ghetea ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Buddha ducks under a wild hook from Ghetea.
We've been hearing reports that Buddha has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ghetea.
Ghetea blocks a low kick nicely.
Ghetea scoring well with a low kick there.
Ghetea misses with a looping right.
Ghetea 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.#T1#
Ghetea digs a good body shot into Buddha's ribs.
Buddha takes a swing at Ghetea's ribcage but misses.
Buddha looks to throw the jab but Ghetea is out of range.
Ghetea misses with a low kick.
Ghetea throws a front kick aimed at Buddha's knee but Buddha avoids it well.
Ghetea throws a looping overhand right but Buddha ducks down to avoid it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Buddha!
Buddha dodges the punch combination from Ghetea.
Buddha moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Buddha on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ghetea misses the shot to the body.
Ghetea ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buddha moves away.
Ghetea digs a good body shot into Buddha's ribs.
Buddha slips under a jab from Ghetea.
Darius Ghetea is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ghetea connects with a looping right hand. #T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Ghetea darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Buddha connects with a single shot there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ghetea thumps Buddha with a low kick.
Buddha moves out of range of the body kick.
Ghetea swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Buddha throws an overhand right that lands on Ghetea's shoulder, as Ghetea tries to avoid the shot.
Ghetea doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ghetea takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ghetea fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buddha manages to avoid it.
Buddha takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Buddha scores with a shot to the body.
Ghetea misses with a body shot
enabling Buddha to counter with a crisp jab.
Ghetea throws a nice inside leg kick.
A low kick lands for Buddha.
Nice straight punches there by Ghetea. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ghetea.#T3#
Ghetea gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ghetea darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ghetea misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Buddha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Buddha looks to throw the jab but Ghetea is out of range.
Buddha misses the jab.
Buddha connects with a leg kick.
Ghetea connects with a nice looking jab.
Ghetea misses with a straight right.
Buddha half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ghetea lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Buddha has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Buddha and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ghetea is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Buddha had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Nice defenses there by Ghetea.
Buddha feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gheteas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ghetea throws an off balance right hand
and Buddha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Ghetea misses.
Ghetea misses with a body shot. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buddha lands a jab to the head.
Buddha takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ghetea throws a sloppy body shot
and Buddha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ghetea 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.
Ghetea motions for Buddha to come forward. Ghetea throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Buddha fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ghetea throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ghetea swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Buddha on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Buddha shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ghetea as he avoids it easily.
Ghetea throws the left hand but Buddha avoids the punch easily.
Buddha checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Buddha feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Ghetea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darius Ghetea dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Buddha jabs Ghetea right on the nose. Ghetea blinks but takes it well.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Buddha might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ghetea swings for the body but Buddha moves out of range.
Buddha takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Buddha cracks Ghetea with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ghetea looks to land a body kick but Buddha moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Buddha misses the target.
Buddha misses with a body shot.
Ghetea lands with a hook. Buddha tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ghetea throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Buddha counters with a stiff right hand.
Ghetea lands with a thumping leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Buddha.
Ghetea has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Ghetea.
Ghetea scores with a leg kick.
Ghetea wants to land a leg kick but Buddha is out of range.
Buddha swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice jab there from Ghetea. #T1#
Ghetea misses the shot to the body.
Ghetea uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Buddha comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ghetea takes a swing at Buddha's ribcage but misses.
Ghetea keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Buddha.
Ghetea avoids the body shot from Buddha.
Ghetea displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Buddha throws out the jab.
Buddha works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ghetea throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ghetea misses with an uppercut.
Ghetea throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Buddha gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ghetea fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Buddha has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Ghetea throws a poor cross that misses
and Buddha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ghetea is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Buddha.
Ghetea keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Buddha.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ghetea feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Buddhas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ghetea misses with a body shot.
Darius Ghetea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ghetea misses the body punch
and Buddha counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ghetea throws a body punch but Buddha moves out of range.
Buddha tried to counter with a leg kick but Ghetea avoided it.
Ghetea throws a leg kick
and Buddha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ghetea stuns Buddha with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ghetea throws a leg kick
and Buddha counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ghetea misses with a wild body shot.
Ghetea stuns Buddha with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ghetea throws a sloppy body shot
and Buddha counters with a stiff right hand.
Ghetea uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Buddha.
A quick step to the side and Buddha tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Darius Ghetea seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Buddha slips under a jab.
Ghetea misses with a hook.
Ghetea misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Ghetea is predictable there
and Buddha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ghetea throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Buddha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ghetea lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Buddha throws a body punch but Ghetea moves out of range.
Buddha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ghetea.
Buddha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ghetea.
Buddha looks to land a left hand but Ghetea moved out of range nicely.
Ghetea uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Buddha.
Ghetea lands with a cross.
Ghetea misses with a double jab. #T4#
Ghetea throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Buddha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Buddha takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ghetea fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buddha manages to avoid it.
Buddha is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ghetea swings for the body but Buddha moves out of range.
Buddha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ghetea.
Ghetea feints a counter leg kick.
Ghetea scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ghetea keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Buddha.
Buddha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ghetea lands a nice leg kick that just misses Buddha's sensitive parts.
Ghetea swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ghetea misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buddha.
Ghetea connects with a good right hand that stumbles Buddha. Buddha circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Buddha.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darius Ghetea showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.#R3#
Ghetea motions for Buddha to come forward. Ghetea throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Buddha throwing a counter right hand but Ghetea manages to avoid it.
Ghetea stuffs the takedown.
Ghetea scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Buddha doesn't seem bothered though.
Buddha looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Buddha throws a jab when Ghetea was well out of range.
Ghetea tries to score with a low kick but Buddha moves his leg out of the way.
Buddha throwing a counter right hand but Ghetea manages to avoid it.
Buddha shoots in looking for a takedown but Ghetea manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Buddha's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Buddha misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Ghetea was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A good leg kick by Ghetea.
Ghetea lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghetea lands a nice hook to Buddha's body. Buddha takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ghetea uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Buddha.
Ghetea looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Buddha misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ghetea counters with an outside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Buddha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Buddha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ghetea.#T1#
Buddha misses with a leg kick.
Ghetea now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ghetea pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ghetea throws the left hand but Buddha avoids the punch easily.
Ghetea misses with a low kick.
Buddha swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Buddha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ghetea.
Buddha half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ghetea misses the shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Buddha blocks the leg kick.
Ghetea misses with a straight right.
Ghetea is looking to slow Buddha down with leg kicks.
Buddha fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ghetea on the side of the head.
Buddha cracks Ghetea with an open hand slap.
Ghetea scores with a hook.
Ghetea misses with a lunging right hand
and Buddha counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Ghetea jabs Buddha to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ghetea misses with a hook to the body
and Buddha makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Buddha just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping body kick lands there for Ghetea.
Nice uppercut there from Ghetea.
Ghetea scores with a decent looking hook.
Ghetea pivots, looking for a leg kick but Buddha is out of range and Ghetea settles back down.
Ghetea misses the shot to the body.
Buddha fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ghetea just manages to avoid it.
Buddha misses with a jab to the body
and Ghetea counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ghetea is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ghetea swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ghetea blocks a jab.
Buddha tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ghetea sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Buddha somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samson Buddha. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Ghetea tries to score with a low kick but Buddha moves his leg out of the way.
It looked like Buddha wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ghetea lands a body shot.
Ghetea takes a swing at Buddha's ribcage but misses.
Buddha checks a leg kick.
Buddha appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ghetea lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Buddha has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Buddha and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A counter left hand to the body from Buddha misses its target.
Buddha misses the shot to the body.
Ghetea throws a leg kick which misses Buddha's front leg but catches the back leg as Buddha tries to avoid it.
Ghetea throws a body kick that misses.
Ghetea on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ghetea misses the jab.
Buddha changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ghetea connects with a leg kick. #T4#
Ghetea lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ghetea thows a left - swing and a miss!
Buddha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ghetea throws an overhand right that lands on Buddha's shoulder, as Buddha tries to avoid the shot.
Buddha misses with a body shot.
Ghetea looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ghetea misses with a low kick.
A clash of legs there as Ghetea blocks the low kick.
Nice defenses there by Buddha.
Ghetea misses with an uppercut
and Buddha counters with a stiff right hand.
Ghetea looks to score with a jab to the body but Buddha is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Buddha.
Ghetea staying out of range there.
Ghetea throws a low kick but Buddha avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darius Ghetea really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Buddha ducks under a wild hook from Ghetea.
Ghetea throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Buddha counters with a straight right hand.
Ghetea moves away from the strike by Buddha.
Buddha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ghetea moves away.
Ghetea takes a swing at Buddha's ribcage but misses.
Buddha looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ghetea lands a slapping body shot.
Ghetea scores with a hook.
Ghetea with a hook.
Ghetea lands with an uppercut that bounces Buddha off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghetea thows a leg kick but Buddha checks it #TD#
and Buddha counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ghetea is looking to improve his position.
Ghetea has his hands clasped together around Buddha's back. He's all about the action.#T1#
Buddha trying to control the action but Ghetea is working from the bottom.
Ghetea wants to improve his position but Buddha is controlling well.
Ghetea desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ghetea is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Buddha is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ghetea doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Buddha. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Buddha winds up and cracks Ghetea with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Buddha throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Buddha performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Buddha wants to take a breather but Ghetea is having none of it.
Ghetea controlling the position for now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ghetea trying to hold on to Buddha's head to control him but Buddha postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Ghetea lands with a hook. Buddha tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ghetea misses with an uppercut.
Buddha throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ghetea listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Buddha moves out of range as Ghetea strikes.
Ghetea swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ghetea staying out of range there.
Ghetea lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Buddha takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Buddha misses with a straight right.
Ghetea misses with an uppercut
and Buddha counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Buddha goes for a double leg but Ghetea avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ghetea continues to drive forward.
Ghetea feints a counter leg kick.
Buddha digs a right hand into Ghetea's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ghetea's gas tank.
Ghetea misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Ghetea fails to land.
Buddha lands a damaging elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ghetea tries to throw a body punch but Buddha avoids it by throwing Ghetea back against the cage.
Buddha blocks a body shot from Ghetea.
Ghetea is leaning against Buddha and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Buddha blocking some punches.
Ghetea lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Buddha.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ghetea pushes Buddha back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ghetea struggles to land a body shot inside as Buddha controls his hands.
Buddha looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Darius Ghetea will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Ghetea lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Buddha takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ghetea is looking to score with low kicks.
Ghetea misses with a body kick.
Ghetea cracks Buddha with a good jab.
Ghetea tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buddha was well out of range. Poor timing from Ghetea.
Buddha thows a leg kick but Ghetea checks it
and Buddha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ghetea swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Buddha moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghetea fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big left from Ghetea misses.
Ghetea throws a jab but it's blocked by Buddha.
Buddha thinks about countering with a head kick.
Buddha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ghetea. #T1#
Ghetea missing with a left hand there. Buddha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Buddha with the inside leg kick.
Ghetea getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ghetea fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Buddha is out of range.
Ghetea throws a sloppy head kick and Buddha moves out of range easily.
Jab by Ghetea.
Ghetea uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Buddha.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ghetea.
Buddha on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Buddha misses with an uppercut
and Ghetea counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Buddha fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ghetea misses with a jab, cross combination.
Buddha takes one to the side of the head. #T2#
Buddha tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ghetea takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Buddha blocks a leg kick.
Ghetea is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Buddha.
Ghetea throws a body punch but Buddha moves out of range.
Ghetea misses with a left hand
and Buddha counters with a right hand to the body.
Ghetea misses with a straight right.
Buddha needs to keep his hands up - Ghetea had a free shot at his head there.
Ghetea scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Buddha throws a lazy head kick
and Ghetea counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ghetea throws a leg kick that is checked
and Buddha counters with a straight right hand.
Buddha misses with a wild body shot.
Samson Buddha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Ghetea throws a leg kick but Buddha sees it coming and moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ghetea. Buddha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Buddha tried to counter with a leg kick but Ghetea avoided it.
Buddha moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice shot by Buddha.
Buddha keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ghetea.
Ghetea swinging wildly here.
A nice leg kick from Ghetea, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ghetea misses the shot to the body.
Ghetea misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Buddha counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Ghetea fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Buddha has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ghetea misses with a shot to the body
and Buddha counters with a thumping low kick.
Ghetea dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ghetea fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Buddha checks it well.
Buddha misses with a straight right.
Ghetea ducks under a wild hook from Buddha.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buddha moves forwards but Ghetea connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Buddha avoids the body shot from Ghetea.
Ghetea throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ghetea misses with a combination #TD#
and Buddha counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ghetea!
Darius Ghetea is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ghetea is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A control attempt from Ghetea but he's now mounted!

And that's the end of the fight!
Darius Ghetea comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ghetea 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 45:50
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 45:50
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darius Ghetea!
Darius Ghetea is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Darius Ghetea 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: SMASH: Buddha vs Longabaugh
Date: Sep 21, 2024

#R1#
Longabaugh misses with a right hand
and Buddha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Longabaugh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buddha was well out of range. Poor timing from Longabaugh.
A counter left hand to the body from Buddha misses its target.
Longabaugh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Longabaugh connects with a body shot.
Buddha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Longabaugh.
Buddha tries to move into range but Longabaugh moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Longabaugh throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Buddha counters with a nice double leg into side control. Longabaugh won't be happy with that.
Buddha creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Longabaugh sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Buddha is looking to take a break and control but Longabaugh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Longabaugh can't do much from the bottom here.
Longabaugh manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1#
Longabaugh wants to control but Buddha is keeping busy. #SUB#
Buddha is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Buddha trying to control from half guard but Longabaugh is working away.
Buddha thows a huge punch but Longabaugh dodges it nicely.
Longabaugh is looking to improve his position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Longabaugh is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Buddha is looking to take a break and control but Longabaugh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Buddha scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Buddha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Longabaugh keeps working. #SUB#
Buddha looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Buddha throwing shots but Longabaugh is blocking nicely. #T3#
Buddha is looking to take a break and control but Longabaugh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Buddha seems content to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Longabaugh is looking for a sweep. Buddha is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Longabaugh throws a body shot but no joy.
Longabaugh throws out a loose jab but Buddha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Longabaugh punishes Buddha's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Longabaugh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buddha feinted with a counter takedown.
Longabaugh throws a body punch but Buddha moves out of range.
It looked like Buddha wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Longabaugh misses.
Longabaugh throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Longabaugh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Longabaugh misses with a straight left.
Longabaugh fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Longabaugh lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Buddha jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Longabaugh misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Longabaugh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buddha moves away.
Danga de danga de dang - Buddha scores with a four punch combination!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Alonzo Longabaugh dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Longabaugh misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Buddha counters with a stiff right hand.
Longabaugh lands with a nice body punch.
Buddha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Longabaugh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buddha was well out of range. Poor timing from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Longabaugh is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Buddha rather than just go for the knockout.
Buddha moves out of range as Longabaugh strikes.
Longabaugh just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBuddha.
Buddha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Longabaugh looks to land a right hand but Buddha moved out of range.
Longabaugh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buddha manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buddha tries a head kick but it misses.
Buddha changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Buddha moves away from the strike by Longabaugh.
Buddha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Longabaugh.#T1#
Longabaugh takes a swing at Buddha's ribcage but misses.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Longabaugh stuns Buddha with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Longabaugh lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Longabaugh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Longabaugh looks to score with a jab to the body but Buddha is just out of range.
Longabaugh tries to move into range but Buddha moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Longabaugh throws a body punch but Buddha moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Buddha misses the target.
Longabaugh throws a jab when Buddha was well out of range.
Longabaugh throws a jab when Buddha was well out of range.
It looked like Buddha was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Longabaugh.
Buddha throws a low kick but it's checked well by Longabaugh.
Longabaugh throws an off balance right hand
letting Buddha counter with a right hand.
Longabaugh misses with a two punch combination. #T2#
Longabaugh throws the left hand but Buddha avoids the punch easily.
Longabaugh throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Buddha on the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Samson Buddha 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!
Buddha feints and then cracks Longabaugh's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Longabaugh down.
Longabaugh ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Longabaugh looks to score with a jab to the body but Buddha is just out of range.
Longabaugh with a jab.
Longabaugh has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Longabaugh there as he acknowledges the shot.
Longabaugh slaps away a takedown attempt from Buddha, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Longabaugh misses with a wild body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Buddha.
Longabaugh misses with a body shot. #T3#
Buddha attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Buddha looks to score with a jab to the body but Longabaugh is just out of range.
A nice side step and Longabaugh releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Longabaugh jabs Buddha right on the nose. Buddha blinks but takes it well.
Longabaugh fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Buddha looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Longabaugh lands a nice looking body shot.
Buddha ducks right into an uppercut from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Buddha walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A right-left combo lands from Buddha.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Longabaugh checks a leg kick.
Longabaugh now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Buddha shoots and misses
and Longabaugh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Longabaugh listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4#
Buddha changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Longabaugh stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samson Buddha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Longabaugh scores with a shot to the body.
Longabaugh misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Buddha counters with a nice low kick that buckles Longabaugh's knee momentarily.
Longabaugh takes a swing at Buddha's ribcage but misses.
Buddha fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Longabaugh checks it well.
Buddha lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Longabaugh misses with a hook
and Buddha counters with a nice low kick that buckles Longabaugh's knee momentarily.
Buddha throws a solid leg kick but Longabaugh takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Buddha.
Longabaugh lands a jab to Buddha's midsection.
Longabaugh misses with a few strikes there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Alonzo Longabaugh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Samson Buddha's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Longabaugh misses with a lunging right hand
and Buddha counters with a leg kick.
Longabaugh keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Longabaugh just misses with a punch to the body.
Longabaugh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buddha was well out of range. Poor timing from Longabaugh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Longabaugh. Buddha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Longabaugh misses the shot to the body.
Buddha swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Longabaugh throws an overhand right that lands on Buddha's shoulder, as Buddha tries to avoid the shot.
Buddha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Longabaugh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buddha takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Buddha throws a solid leg kick but Longabaugh takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Buddha.
Longabaugh throws out a loose jab but Buddha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Longabaugh misses with a hook.
Buddha is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Longabaugh misses the shot to the body.
Longabaugh takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Longabaugh throws a body punch but Buddha moves out of range.
Longabaugh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Longabaugh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Buddha looks to land a left hand but Longabaugh moved out of range nicely.
Longabaugh throws out a counter right but Buddha avoids it with no problem.
Longabaugh slips a straight right by Buddha.
Longabaugh takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A big right from Buddha misses.
Longabaugh now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Buddha closes this distance looking for a takedown but Longabaugh circles away.
A punch combination from Buddha misses.
Longabaugh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buddha gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Buddha throws an off balance right hand
and Longabaugh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Longabaugh misses the shot to the body.
Longabaugh getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Longabaugh keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Longabaugh is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Buddha tries to land a leg kick but Longabaugh saw it coming and moves away.
Longabaugh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Longabaugh fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Longabaugh on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Longabaugh throws a looping overhand right but Buddha ducks down to avoid it.
Longabaugh misses with a right hand
and Buddha makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Longabaugh misses with a hook #TD#
and Buddha counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T3#
Longabaugh is trying to get back to full guard.
Longabaugh trying to hold on to Buddha's head to control him but Buddha postures up.
Longabaugh is trying to get back to full guard.
Samson Buddha overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Longabaugh is not content to let Buddha control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buddha slips a nice elbow through Longabaugh's hands, connecting with Longabaugh's forehead.
Buddha is looking to take a break and control but Longabaugh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Longabaugh is looking for a sweep. Buddha is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Longabaugh is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Buddha is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Longabaugh sees it coming and defends easily.
Buddha works his way into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Harry Alonzo Longabaugh just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Samson Buddha'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.#R4#
Buddha lands with a thumping leg kick.
Buddha takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Longabaugh just misses with a punch to the body.
Buddha appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Longabaugh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Longabaugh looks to throw the jab but Buddha is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Buddha misses the target.
Buddha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Longabaugh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Longabaugh appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longabaugh connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Longabaugh looks to land a right hand but Buddha moved out of range.
Longabaugh stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Buddha.
Longabaugh throws out a loose jab but Buddha uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Buddha with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Longabaugh misses with a straight right.
Buddha feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Longabaugh misses with a shot to the body
and Buddha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab, jab by Buddha - just one landing.
Buddha misses with a right hand
letting Longabaugh counter with a right hand.
Longabaugh misses with a body shot.
Buddha misses with a body shot.
Buddha slips a jab from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh misses with a hook
enabling Buddha to counter with a crisp jab.
Longabaugh misses with a hook
and Buddha counters with a body kick.
Buddha fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Longabaugh has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Buddha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Longabaugh.
Buddha throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Longabaugh throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Buddha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Buddha gets a takedown into half guard.
Longabaugh scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Buddha manages to mount him!
Longabaugh felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Buddha has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Longabaugh's face.
Longabaugh is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Longabaugh is bucking up trying to escape but Buddha cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Longabaugh is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB#
Buddha is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Longabaugh is surviving well by controlling Buddha's body position as best he can.
Buddha landing strikes, looking to finish!
Buddha wants to control the pace but Longabaugh is squirming around nicely.
Longabaugh sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T4#
Longabaugh is not content to let Buddha control the position.
Buddha prevents Longabaugh from improving his position.#SUB#
Buddha looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Buddha had his way with Harry Alonzo Longabaugh in that round.
The cut man is working on Samson Buddha's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Longabaugh misses with a right hand
and Buddha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Buddha slips under a jab.
Longabaugh looks to land a left hand but Buddha moved out of range nicely.
Buddha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Longabaugh throws a body punch but Buddha moves out of range.
Longabaugh walks into a straight right hand from Buddha.
Buddha scores with a nice strike.
Longabaugh avoids the body shot from Buddha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Buddha 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Longabaugh scores with a body shot.
Longabaugh keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Longabaugh throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Buddha counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T1##SUB#
Buddha is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Longabaugh has managed to free his arm - good work.
Longabaugh tries to roll over but Buddha keeps him under control.#SUB#
Buddha is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Longabaugh trying to get back to full guard but Buddha takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Buddha trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Buddha is landing with some decent strikes but Longabaugh is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Longabaugh bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Longabaugh content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Buddha has locked up a guillotine! Buddha's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Longabaugh is holding on here and Buddha must be using up a lot of energy. Longabaugh has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Buddha gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Samson Buddha!
Samson Buddha retains his welterweight title!
Samson Buddha thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH: Buddha vs Talvela
Date: Aug 25, 2024

#R1#
Buddha throws a body punch but Talvela moves out of range.
Buddha moves out of range of the body kick from Talvela.
Buddha swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've been hearing reports that Buddha has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Talvela fails to land with a series of punches.
Buddha darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Buddha lands a front kick.
Buddha throws a leg kick but Talvela sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Talvela appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Buddha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talvela throws a good cross that connects.
Buddha lands a body shot.
Buddha ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Buddha fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Talvela is out of range.
Talvela takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD#
Buddha drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Talvela looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Buddha passes into half guard.
Talvela wants to get back to full guard.
Buddha throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Buddha 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.
Buddha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Talvela keeps working.
Buddha trying to control the pace.
Buddha throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2##SUB#
Buddha looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Talvela slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Talvela wants to sweep here but Buddha controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Buddha trying to control but Talvela is working from the bottom.
Buddha postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Talvela has an active guard here but Buddha has managed to pass into half guard.
Talvela is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Buddha wants to pass the guard but Talvela is defending well.
Buddha trying to control from half guard but Talvela is working away.
Talvela wants to get back to full guard.
Buddha is trying to control. Talvela wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Buddha slips a nice elbow through Talvela's hands, connecting with Talvela's forehead.
Talvela is trying to get back to full guard.
Talvela is still trying to improve position.
Talvela regains full guard. Nicely done.
Talvela keeping full guard, as Buddha tries to pass.
Buddha trying to control the position from guard on top but Talvela is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Talvela looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Buddha puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Talvela is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Buddha's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Buddha's back!
Talvela controlling well, preventing Buddha from escaping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Buddha dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Talvela takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Buddha throws a body punch but Talvela moves out of range.
Buddha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Talvela misses with a head kick.
Buddha fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Talvela takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talvela takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Buddha misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Talvela was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Talvela throws a sloppy head kick and Buddha moves out of range easily.
Talvela takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Buddha throws a hook but Talvela avoids it easily.
Buddha checks a leg kick.
Nice shot by Buddha.
Buddha takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Talvela throws a lazy right hand but Buddha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Buddha goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
Buddha slips a jab from Talvela.#TD2#
Talvela shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Buddha manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Talvela stands up over Buddha, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Buddha is on top in guard. #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buddha wants to pass the guard but Talvela is keeping the position.
Talvela wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Talvela is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Buddha is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Talvela bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Buddha's guard. #REVB#
Buddha wants to improve his position but instead Talvela has moved into half guard.
Buddha trying to control here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Talvela seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Buddha is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Talvela pulls his head out easily.
Buddha moves into full guard. #T4##SUB#
Buddha working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Talvela doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Talvela manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Talvela postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Talvela postures up and lands a big shot to Buddha's brow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Talvela throwing strikes from guard but Buddha blocks nicely.
Talvela preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Paavo Talvela will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Buddha's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Buddha throws a leg kick but Talvela checks it.
Buddha goes for a double leg but Talvela avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Talvela continues to drive forward.
Talvela throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Buddhas head.
Talvela wants to get back to striking at distance but Buddha won't allow it.
Talvela tries to work over Buddha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Talvela misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Talvela on the inside.
Talvela tries to break free but Buddha pushes him back against the cage.
Talvela swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talvela can't find room to land a body shot as Buddha controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Talvela scores with a nice short uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Talvela breaks the clinch. #T1#
Talvela lands the left hand.
Buddha checks the leg kick nicely there.
Buddha misses with a body shot
and Talvela counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Buddha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Talvela throws out the jab.
Talvela pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Talvela scores with a punch to the head.
Talvela takes a swing at Buddha's ribcage but misses.
Talvela throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Talvela scores with a jab. Buddha acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Samson Buddha has been cut.#T2#
Buddha scores with a decent looking hook.#TD#
Buddha gets a double leg takedown into Talvela's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buddha wants to control from the top but Talvela keeps moving.
Buddha lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Talvela lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Talvela wants to control from the top but Buddha keeps moving.
Talvela stopping the sweep attempt from Buddha.#T3#
Buddha keeping full guard, as Talvela tries to pass. #SUB#
Buddha has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Talvela should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Buddha has tightened it up now! Talvela should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Samson Buddha!
Samson Buddha retains his welterweight title!
Samson Buddha seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SMASH: Ruttu vs Buddha
Date: Aug 03, 2024

#R1#
Buddha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ruttu.
Buddha cracks Ruttu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Reino Ruttu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buddha scores with a push kick.
Buddha throws a lazy uppercut
letting Ruttu counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Buddha bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ruttu bucks up and tries to throw Buddha off but instead Buddha has got his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buddha trying to control momentarily.
Ruttu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Buddha on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruttu can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Buddha working for the choke. #T1##SUB2#
Ruttu is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Buddha punches the canvas rather than the man.
Ruttu trying to control the hands but Buddha won't let him. #SUB2#
Buddha is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Ruttu is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Samson Buddha!
Samson Buddha is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Samson Buddha 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: SMASH: Talvela vs Ruttu
Date: Jul 06, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Buddha.
Nimoy looking for a sweep but Buddha has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Nimoy stops Buddha from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Nimoy is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BOOM! Buddha connects with a massive shot to the dome! #SUB2#
Nimoy defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Buddha.
Nimoy is squirming around, avoiding Buddha's attempts to control the action.
Buddha with good strikes from the mount here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buddha controlling from mount. #T1#
Nimoy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
My spies in Animal Fight Club inform me that Buddha has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Buddha can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nimoy is looking to escape.
Buddha misses with a head shot.
Buddha tries to control but Nimoy wriggling away.
Buddha has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Nimoy defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Buddha.
Buddha moves to the back position. #T2#
Buddha is not going to allow Nimoy to sit and survive in this position.
Well, with Buddha on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Nimoy is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Buddha is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Nimoy. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Nimoy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Buddha on the ground.#SUB2#
Buddha has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Nimoy! Can he survive? No! He's out! Buddha gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Samson Buddha!
Samson Buddha thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH: Barkley vs Dredd 3
Date: Jun 08, 2024

#R1#
Canizares stuffs the takedown attempt from Buddha. Buddha gets slowly back to his feet.
Buddha looks to land a combination but Canizares avoids it well.
Canizares smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Canizares throws a sloppy head kick and Buddha moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Buddha.
Canizares scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Buddha scores with a jab. Canizares acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Canizares looks for the body kick but Buddha saw that one coming.
Canizares throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Buddha has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Animal Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Buddha throws a shot from downtown. Canizares moves away and avoids it.
Canizares checks the leg kick nicely there.
Buddha lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Canizares takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Canizares fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Buddha is out of range.
Canizares connects with a looping right hand.
Buddha jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Canizares misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buddha. #T1#
Canizares chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Buddha can pounce on him.
Canizares slips a jab from Buddha.
Canizares takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Buddha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Canizares manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Canizares releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD#
Buddha closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Buddha is trying to control. Canizares wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Canizares is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Buddha missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Canizares keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Canizares is trying to control but Buddha manages to pass to mount! #T2#
Canizares is wriggling around trying to escape.
Canizares looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Buddha tightening his grip on Canizares, looking for the choke.
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!
You can see the frustration on Canizares's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB#
Buddha looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Canizares taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Samson Buddha!
After winning the bout, Samson Buddha thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMASH: Jones vs Minoru Ii
Date: May 05, 2024

#R1#
Buddha connects with a single shot there.
Buddha connects with an inside leg kick.
Liee looks to land a combination. Buddha sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#It looks like Samson Buddha has been cut.#TD2#
Buddha shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Buddha showed some decent athleticism there.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Buddha is looking to take a break and control but Liee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, if Buddha is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T1#
Buddha throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Liee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Buddha.
Buddha has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Liee wants to control but Buddha is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Buddha seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Buddha 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.
Liee swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Buddha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Buddha lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#It looks like Brusse Liee has been cut.
Buddha looks to throw the jab but Liee is out of range.
Liee seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
Liee throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Buddha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Liee on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Buddha. Buddha obviously looking to wear him down.
Liee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Buddha bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Liee moves in looking to clinch but Buddha pushes him off.
A nice inside leg kick there by Buddha. That's going to slow Liee down.
Buddha shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Liee counter with a right hand. #T3##TD2#
Buddha drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Liee has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Buddha has passed into side control. #SUB2#
Buddha goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Liee rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Buddha's guard! Nice work there by Liee!
Buddha trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Buddha working for a triangle but Liee defends it easily.
Liee trying to control the position from guard on top but Buddha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB2#
Buddha has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Liee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Liee showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Liee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Buddha on the ground.
Liee is looking to pass into half guard but Buddha pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Buddha is in guard.#REVB#
Buddha trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Liee is adopting a defensive guard.
Liee is trying to control the position but Buddha postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Buddha dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Buddha is trying hard to land a takedown here. Liee sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Liee went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Liee walks into a stiff left hand from Buddha.
Liee throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Buddha takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Buddha throws an overhand right that lands on Liee's shoulder, as Liee tries to avoid the shot.
Liee wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Buddha throws a low kick, looking for Liee's leg but Liee calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buddha misses with a hook. Liee ducked under it nicely.
Liee staying out of range there.
Buddha misses with a hook
and Liee counters with a left to the body. #T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Liee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Buddha cracks Liee with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Buddha takes one to the chin there.
Brusse Liee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab by Buddha.
Buddha misses with a takedown
and Liee counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Nice body punch from Liee.
Liee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Buddha moves out of range of the body kick from Liee.
Buddha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Buddha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Liee throws a counter high kick but Buddha was just alert enough to avoid it.
Buddha misses with a leg kick
letting Liee counter with a right hand.
Samson Buddha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A good leg kick by Liee.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liee lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Buddha catches Liee with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
Buddha just misses with a punch to the body.
Liee throws a looping overhand right but Buddha ducks down to avoid it.
Liee throws a predictable looking body shot
and Buddha counters with a straight right hand.
Buddha misses with a body punch
and Liee counters with a nice leg kick.
Buddha takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Liee throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Buddha on the side of the head. #CUT#That has opened up Samson Buddha's cut even more.
Buddha's corner calls for a 1-2. Buddha obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Buddha takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4#
Liee slips under a jab from Buddha.
Buddha misses with a double jab.
Liee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buddha manages to avoid it.
Liee scores with a one two! Buddha had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buddha misses with a hook.
Buddha lands with a right hand.
Buddha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liee.
Buddha swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Liee throws a body punch but Buddha moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brusse Liee dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Buddha misses with a hook #KD#
and Liee lands a stunning uppercut that sends Buddha to the mat! #ROC#Buddha is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Liee wants to take a breather but Buddha is having none of it.
Buddha is still in real trouble! Can Liee finish him?
Buddha trying to hold on to Liee's head to control him but Liee postures up.
Buddha is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Liee's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Liee's back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buddha missing with strikes from the back.
Buddha seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB2#
Liee preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Buddha. #SUB2#
Liee defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Liee wants to control from the top but Buddha keeps moving. #T1#
Liee wants to pass the guard but Buddha is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Liee content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Buddha has locked up a guillotine! Buddha's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Liee is holding on here and Buddha must be using up a lot of energy. Liee has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Buddha gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Samson Buddha!
Our winner, Samson Buddha, 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.
The defeated Brusse Liee had this to say: 'No! Not water! Ah! Ah! Ah! Ohhh! I'm melting! I'm melting! What a world, what a world! It was a fighting force of extraordinary magnitude!'.

Event: SMASH: Railio vs Frewin
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1#
Buddha throws a predictable looking body shot
and Strauss counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Strauss slips a straight right by Buddha.
Buddha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Buddha keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Buddha 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.
Buddha connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Strauss's hands.
Strauss avoids a kick to the body. #CL2#
Strauss gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Buddha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Buddha closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Strauss's guard.
Buddha postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Buddha trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buddha trying to move into half guard but instead Strauss has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB#
Buddha throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Strauss looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Buddha trying to control the position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Strauss not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Strauss got a little sloppy there for a moment and Buddha has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Strauss has managed to get both his arms back between Buddha's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Buddha is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Strauss defends well.
Buddha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Strauss is one step ahead there.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T3##SUB#
Buddha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Buddha has his foot on Strauss's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Strauss works his way back into a safe position though.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Strauss misses with a body shot.
Nicholaus Strauss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strauss throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Strauss clinches up with Buddha and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Buddha can't find room to land a body shot as Strauss controls the action.
Nice body punch from Strauss - that landed with a thud. #BC#
Buddha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Strauss scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Samson Buddha has been cut.
Strauss with the inside leg kick.
Nicholaus Strauss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Buddha scores with a leg kick.
Buddha fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Strauss avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Buddha.
Strauss staying out of range there.
Strauss throws a big counter head kick but Buddha avoids it with no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strauss 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strauss throws a head kick that misses.
Buddha pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Buddha defending well as Strauss loads up on a big left hand.
Buddha lands a nice leg kick that just misses Strauss's sensitive parts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nicholaus Strauss will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Samson Buddha's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Strauss checks a leg kick nicely.
It seemed like Strauss was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Strauss throws a lazy right hand but Buddha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Buddha shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Strauss defends it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Strauss misses the target.
Buddha scores with a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Strauss.
Nice cross by Buddha.
Strauss looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Buddha 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.
Buddha tries to land a front kick but Strauss steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Strauss flicks out a counter leg kick but Buddha steps away.
Buddha dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Strauss. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Strauss gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Strauss misses with a punch to the body.
Strauss tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strauss. #T1#
Strauss swings wildly with an uppercut but Buddha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strauss works on Buddha's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Buddha.
Strauss lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Strauss digs a right hand underneath Buddha's ribcage. Buddha let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Buddha can't find room to land a body shot as Strauss controls the action.
Strauss struggles to land a body shot inside as Buddha controls his hands.
Strauss tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strauss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strauss tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strauss doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strauss lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Buddha tries to throw a body punch but Strauss avoids it by throwing Buddha back against the cage. #BC#
Buddha manages to break the clinch. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Buddha. Strauss does a little dance to reset his feet.
Buddha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Buddha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Buddha throws a low kick, looking for Strauss's leg but Strauss calmly moves out of range. #CL2#
Strauss moves into the clinch successfully.
Buddha prevents a body shot from Strauss.
Strauss misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Strauss.
Strauss misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strauss displaying some good clinch control by pressing Buddha up against the cage.
Strauss tries a body shot but Buddha blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A body shot lands from Buddha.
Strauss scores with a shot to the side of Buddha's head. #T3#
Good body shot from Strauss.
Strauss can't find room to land a body shot as Buddha controls the action.
Strauss misses with a punch on the inside.
Strauss doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strauss throws a head punch that misses.
Strauss throws a head punch that misses.
Strauss tries to work over Buddha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strauss tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Buddha's elbow.
Strauss misses with the head strike.
Buddha has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Strauss is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Strauss doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Buddha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strauss struggles to land a body shot inside as Buddha controls his hands.
Buddha tries to pull guard but Strauss forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samson Buddha. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Strauss lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Buddha is trying to push Strauss away but Strauss has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Strauss swings wildly with an uppercut but Buddha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buddha is trying to pull guard but Strauss has him pressed against the cage.
Strauss scores with a nice hook to the head.
Buddha blocking some punches.
Strauss lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nicholaus Strauss seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Strauss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Strauss is leaning against Buddha and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Buddha blocks a body shot from Strauss.
Strauss throws a punch but it's blocked by Buddha.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nicholaus Strauss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Samson Buddha's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Buddha throws a push kick but Strauss slaps the foot to one side.
Strauss tries to clinch #TD#
and Buddha counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Buddha.
Buddha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strauss swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Strauss not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Strauss avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Buddha postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Buddha.
Buddha throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Strauss is controlling Buddha's posture.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Samson Buddha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Buddha dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Strauss. That did some damage!
Buddha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Strauss connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Buddha throws a right hand that misses
and Strauss counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Buddha walks into a left hand.
Strauss moves out of range of the body kick from Buddha.
Buddha walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Buddha misses with a hook. Strauss ducked under it nicely.
Buddha throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Buddha on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Strauss just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strauss. Buddha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strauss connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Strauss.
Strauss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buddha was well out of range. Poor timing from Strauss.#T2#
Strauss scoring well with a low kick there.
Buddha takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Strauss leaves Buddha with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Strauss now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Strauss tries to clinch but Buddha is having none of it.
Strauss throws a good cross that connects.
Strauss scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Strauss misses its intended target.
Buddha stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Strauss.
Strauss moves away from the strike by Buddha.
Buddha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strauss throws a leg kick which misses Buddha's front leg but catches the back leg as Buddha tries to avoid it.
Buddha looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Strauss throws a body shot but no joy.
Strauss throws the left hand but Buddha avoids the punch easily.
Buddha throws a leg kick but Strauss checks it.
Strauss moves away from the strike by Buddha. #T3#
Strauss defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Buddha.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An inside leg kick lands from Buddha.
Strauss scores with a punch to the head.
Strauss throws a leg kick which misses Buddha's front leg but catches the back leg as Buddha tries to avoid it.
Strauss ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buddha moves away.
Buddha throws an overhand right that lands on Strauss's shoulder, as Strauss tries to avoid the shot.
Strauss moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nicholaus Strauss is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Buddha shoots in looking for a takedown but Strauss manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Buddha's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samson Buddha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strauss is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Buddha is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Strauss throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Buddha stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Strauss scores with a nice right hand.
Strauss works over Buddha's head and body with a nice combination.
Nicholaus Strauss seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strauss shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Buddha eats them both and turns towards Strauss to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strauss uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buddha.
Strauss's jab looks to have found its range, popping Buddha under the eye.#T4#
Strauss steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Buddha. That one must have hurt.
Buddha throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Strauss throws a nice inside leg kick.
Strauss throws a shot to the body.
Buddha throws a lazy right hand but Strauss sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Buddha is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Buddha throws a lazy head kick
and Strauss counters with a slapping leg kick.
Strauss cracks Buddha with a right hand to the side of the head.
Buddha lands a jab.
Strauss uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Buddha.
Buddha sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Strauss smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buddha misses with a body kick.
Strauss scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Strauss lands a head shot.
Strauss lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nicholaus Strauss comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Strauss 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: SMASH: Dredd vs Machine
Date: Mar 10, 2024

#R1#
Buddha tries to land a body kick
and Minoru Ii counters with a right hand to the body.
Buddha tries a low kick but Minoru Ii avoids it.
Buddha looks to land a left hand but Minoru Ii moved out of range nicely.
Minoru Ii throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Buddha stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Minoru Ii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Buddha.
Decent striking displayed by Minoru Ii there.#CUT2#It looks like Samson Buddha has been cut.
Buddha connects with a crisp jab.
Nice straight punches there by Buddha. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Buddha.
Minoru Ii throws out a loose jab but Buddha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buddha attempts a counter takedown but Minoru Ii avoids it well and moves away.
Buddha misses with a hook.
Buddha throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Minoru Ii counters with a straight right hand.
Minoru Ii punishes Buddha's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buddha throws a jab but it's blocked by Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A big right from Buddha misses.
Buddha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Samson Buddha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Buddha lands a nice shot to the body.
Buddha avoids the body shot from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii moves out of range as Buddha strikes.
Buddha throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Minoru Ii counters with a nice body shot.
Buddha misses the jab.
Buddha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii misses with a wild body shot.
Buddha changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Minoru Ii stuns Buddha with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Buddha lands with a cross.
Buddha misses with a lunging right hand
letting Minoru Ii counter with a right hand.
Buddha ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Minoru Ii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buddha was well out of range. Poor timing from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Minoru Ii blocks a head kick by Buddha.
Buddha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Minoru Ii throws out the jab.
Buddha tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've been hearing reports that Buddha has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Minoru Ii misses with a looping right.
Buddha throws a body kick that misses.
Buddha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Minoru Ii! But no joy.#CL2#
Minoru Ii moves into the clinch.
Minoru Ii's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Minoru Ii fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Buddha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big left from Buddha misses.
Minoru Ii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Buddha thumps Minoru Ii with a low kick.#T3#
Minoru Ii slips under a jab from Buddha.
Minoru Ii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buddha was well out of range. Poor timing from Minoru Ii.
Buddha shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Minoru Ii as he avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Minoru Ii releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Buddha scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Minoru Ii doesn't seem bothered though.
Left hook, right uppercut from Buddha.
Buddha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Minoru Ii ducks under a wild hook from Buddha.
Minoru Ii bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Minoru Ii scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Buddha connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Minoru Ii's hands.
Buddha connects with a right hand. Minoru Ii shakes it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Minoru Ii misses with an uppercut.
Buddha half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Buddha looks to land a body kick but Minoru Ii moved away.#T4#
Buddha looks to throw the jab but Minoru Ii is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Minoru Ii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Minoru Ii closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii lands a left hand.
Buddha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Minoru Ii misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Minoru Ii on the inside.
Minoru Ii lands a hook that snaps the head of Buddha backwards.
Minoru Ii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Minoru Ii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Buddha.
Buddha blocking some punches.
Buddha blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Minoru Ii tries to work over Buddha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kohinata Minoru Ii will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Samson Buddha's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A low kick from Buddha misses
and Minoru Ii counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Buddha. Minoru Ii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Buddha fails with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Minoru Ii! But no joy.
Minoru Ii ducks under a wild hook from Buddha.
A little jabbing left from Minoru Ii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice body punch from Minoru Ii.
Buddha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick from Buddha misses
and Minoru Ii counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Buddha misses with a right hand
and Minoru Ii counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minoru Ii scores with a hook.
Minoru Ii loads up on a big right hand but Buddha slips the punch.
Buddha cracks Minoru Ii with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Minoru Ii misses with a looping right.
Buddha lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T1#
Minoru Ii rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Buddha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Buddha wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Buddha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Minoru Ii misses.
A jab from Buddha misses.
Minoru Ii lands with a cross.
Buddha throws a half hearted mid kick.
Buddha shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Minoru Ii but Minoru Ii pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Minoru Ii misses with a straight right.
Buddha throws a body punch but Minoru Ii moves out of range.
Kohinata Minoru Ii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Buddha throws a body kick, spinning off balance#KD2#
and Minoru Ii counters with a crisp right hand that drops Buddha! Minoru Ii lets Buddha back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Buddha is rocked!
Minoru Ii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buddha fakes the leg kick and cracks Minoru Ii in the body.
Buddha sizes up Minoru Ii with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
Minoru Ii connects with a body shot that sends Buddha's belly button to the back.
Buddha misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Minoru Ii wants to clinch up but Buddha keeps it at a distance.
Buddha cracks Minoru Ii with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Minoru Ii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Buddha lands with a nice body kick.
Buddha lands a jab to the head.
Buddha lunges at Minoru Ii with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Minoru Ii's hand.
Minoru Ii uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Buddha has time to react.
Buddha avoids the body shot from Minoru Ii.
Buddha has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Buddha there as he acknowledges the shot.
Buddha throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Minoru Ii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Buddha is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Minoru Ii catches Buddha with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
Buddha drops his hands momentarily and Minoru Ii takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Buddha cracks Minoru Ii with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A slow jab from Buddha misses its intended target.
Buddha takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Buddha misses with a body kick.
Buddha seems to have got his legs back now.
A slow jab from Minoru Ii misses its intended target.
Minoru Ii blocks a head kick by Buddha.
A countering left hand to the body from Minoru Ii misses.
Buddha misses with a kick to the body
and Buddha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Buddha throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Minoru Ii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Buddha throws a sloppy head kick and Minoru Ii moves out of range easily.
Buddha throws a push kick but Minoru Ii slaps the foot to one side.
Good exchange - Minoru Ii coming out on top.#T4#
Minoru Ii stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samson Buddha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slow jab from Buddha misses its intended target.
Minoru Ii misses the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2#
Minoru Ii cracks Buddha with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Buddha looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Minoru Ii finish him?
Buddha misses with a body kick.
Kohinata Minoru Ii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
BOOM! Minoru Ii lands a beautiful left hook that drops Buddha. Buddha tries to recover but Minoru Ii is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Buddha lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kohinata Minoru Ii!
Kohinata Minoru Ii decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMASH:Tryastsyn v Dankovich 2
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
Buddha scores with a decent looking hook.
Buddha has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A punch lands to the side of Riendeau 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice uppercut lands for Buddha. That snapped Riendeau's head back.
Riendeau fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Buddha looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Riendeau cracks a nice hook into Buddha's ribs.
Riendeau wants to clinch up but Buddha keeps it at a distance.
Riendeau 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.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Buddha.
Riendeau tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Buddha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Buddha throws a big shot that misses.
Riendeau takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Riendeau tries to clinch up but Buddha circles away and keeps his distance.
Riendeau takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
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!
Riendeau misses the body punch #TD#
and Buddha counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Riendeau keeping moving, preventing Buddha from controlling successfully.
Buddha prevents Riendeau from getting back to his feet.
Riendeau is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Buddha works over Riendeau with some ground and pound from guard.
Buddha throwing strikes but missing.
Riendeau trying to control the position here.
Buddha pushes down on Riendeau's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Riendeau moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Riendeau wants to sweep here but Buddha controlling him for the moment.
Buddha content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Buddha looking to pass the guard.
Buddha throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Riendeau works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Riendeau looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Buddha with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Buddha drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Buddha jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Riendeau wants to sweep but no luck.
Buddha tries to free his leg and advance position but Riendeau is retaining full guard.
Riendeau lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Riendeau won't allow Buddha to sweep him here.
Riendeau must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Buddha has his foot on Riendeau's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Riendeau works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Buddha is trying to keep Riendeau in close.
Riendeau sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Riendeau trying to control but Buddha is working from the bottom.
Riendeau trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Riendeau really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Buddha. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Buddha escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Riendeau gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Buddha keeping moving, preventing Riendeau from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Buddha looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4##SUB#
Riendeau content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Buddha has locked up a guillotine! Buddha's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Riendeau is holding on here and Buddha must be using up a lot of energy. Riendeau has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Buddha gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Samson Buddha!
Samson Buddha thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH: Rocksaw vs Khan
Date: Feb 04, 2024

#R1#
Peterson misses with a kick to the body.
Peterson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Buddha feints and then cracks Peterson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Peterson down.
Good exchange - Buddha coming out on top.
Buddha misses the jab.
Buddha throws a leg kick which misses Peterson's front leg but catches the back leg as Peterson tries to avoid it.
Buddha with a jab.
Buddha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peterson.
Buddha has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Peterson.
Buddha 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.
Peterson throws a looping overhand right but Buddha ducks down to avoid it.
Buddha listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Buddha stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peterson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Buddha counters with a thumping low kick.
Peterson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Peterson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Peterson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Peterson throws a looping overhand right but Buddha ducks down to avoid it.
Peterson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T1#
Buddha shoots in for a double leg but Peterson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Buddha digs a good hook to Peterson's body.
Peterson misses with an uppercut. Buddha saw that one coming.
Peterson misses with a kick to the body.
Peterson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Buddha takes a step back to recover.
Peterson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Peterson throws a head kick but Buddha moves out of range.
Buddha changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Phoenix Peterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Buddha works the jab nicely.
Buddha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Buddha sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Peterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Buddha is just out of range.
Peterson tries a head kick but it misses.
Peterson tries a low kick but Buddha avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buddha swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Peterson misses its intended target. #T2#
Buddha on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Peterson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Peterson throws a leg kick but Buddha moved away.
A punch lands to the side of Peterson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Peterson works Buddha's body with a nice hook.
An inside leg kick from Peterson misses.
Buddha thinks about the counter body kick.
Buddha slips under a jab.
Buddha avoids the head kick by Peterson.
Buddha fails with the takedown.
Peterson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Peterson scores with a punch to the head.
Buddha fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Peterson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Buddha moves out of range of the leg kick from Peterson.
Peterson throws the left hand but Buddha avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Buddha takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Peterson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buddha fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Peterson misses with a wild body shot.
Buddha is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Peterson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Buddha will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Buddha checks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Peterson. That snapped Buddha's head back.
Peterson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Buddha lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Peterson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Peterson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Buddha lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Buddha takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Buddha looks to score with a jab to the body but Peterson is just out of range.#TD2#
Peterson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peterson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Peterson wants to hit a sweep here but Buddha passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Peterson there! #T4#
Peterson is bucking up trying to escape but Buddha cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Peterson is trying to reverse the position but instead Buddha has taken his back - oops!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buddha is punishing Peterson with strikes - can he finish him?!
Peterson is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB2#
Buddha is persistently looking for the submission but Peterson is defending it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Will Buddha go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Buddha dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Peterson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Peterson wants to land a leg kick but Buddha is out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Peterson digs a good body shot into Buddha's ribs.
Buddha shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Peterson but Peterson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Peterson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Buddha momentarily.
Peterson lunges at Buddha with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Buddha's hand.
Peterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peterson swings for the body but Buddha moves out of range.
Peterson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Phoenix Peterson is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buddha throws the kick towards the body but Peterson avoids it.
Buddha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Peterson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Buddha to score with a decent uppercut.
Buddha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Buddha looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Buddha takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Buddha stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Peterson.
Buddha takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Buddha throws a low kick but Peterson moves out of range easily.
Peterson is looking to chop away at Buddha's legs.
Buddha throws an overhand right that lands on Peterson's shoulder, as Peterson tries to avoid the shot.
Peterson scores with a shot to the body.
Peterson misses with a looping right.
Peterson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Buddha is out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Peterson blocks the leg kick.
Peterson lands a slapping body shot.
Buddha misses with a takedown attempt
and Peterson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Peterson thumps Buddha with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Peterson.
No luck for Buddha with that takedown attempt.
Phoenix Peterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samson Buddha.
A slow jab from Buddha misses its intended target.
Peterson just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Peterson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Buddha can pounce on him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Buddha.
Buddha throws a hook but Peterson blocks it.
Buddha lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Peterson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Buddha tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Buddha. Peterson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Peterson throws a series of punches but Buddha avoids them all with ease.
Peterson misses the jab.
Donk. Peterson catches Buddha right on the button with a cross.
Buddha throws a leg kick which misses Peterson's front leg but catches the back leg as Peterson tries to avoid it.
Buddha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Peterson.
Peterson throws an overhand right that lands on Buddha's shoulder, as Buddha tries to avoid the shot.
Buddha throws a jab but it's blocked by Peterson.
Buddha lands with a nice body kick. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Peterson enables Buddha to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Peterson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Peterson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Peterson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Peterson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Buddha.
Peterson trying to control the position.
Peterson is controlling Buddha's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Buddha loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Buddha walks forward, straight into a front kick from Peterson.
Peterson misses with a low kick.
Buddha clobbers Peterson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Buddha lands with a nice body punch.
Buddha looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Peterson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Peterson moves away from the strike by Buddha.
Buddha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peterson.
Buddha lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Peterson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Buddhas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Buddha checks a low kick from Peterson.
Buddha scores with a crisp jab that stopped Peterson in his tracks.
Buddha moves out of range of the leg kick from Peterson.
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 Phoenix Peterson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Peterson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Buddha. Buddha obviously looking to wear him down.
Buddha keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Peterson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Peterson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC2#Peterson is rocked!
Buddha looks to land a right hand but Peterson moved out of range.
Oh Peterson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Peterson's corner calls for a 1-2. Peterson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Buddha works the jab nicely.
Peterson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buddha.
Buddha throws an overhand right that lands on Peterson's shoulder, as Peterson tries to avoid the shot.
Peterson slips a jab from Buddha.
Buddha moves out of range of the body kick from Peterson.
Peterson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Peterson throws a low kick, looking for Buddha's leg but Buddha calmly moves out of range.
Peterson misses with a right hand
and Buddha makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Peterson seems to have got his legs back now.
Buddha lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
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!
Peterson throws a solid leg kick but Buddha takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Peterson.#T1#
Peterson moves out of range as Buddha throws a body kick.
A good leg kick by Buddha.
Peterson misses with a looping right.
Buddha throws a body punch but Peterson moves out of range.
Peterson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Peterson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Buddha scores with a nice head shot.
Peterson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Buddha.
Peterson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Buddha ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Peterson connects with a single shot there.
Peterson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice straight punches there by Peterson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Peterson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buddha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Peterson throws out the jab.
Nice uppercut there from Peterson.
Peterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Buddha is just out of range.#T2#
Nice shot by Buddha.
Peterson lands a glancing blow to the side of Buddha's head.
Buddha lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Peterson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Buddha misses the jab.
Buddha moves out of range of the leg kick from Peterson.
A little jabbing left from Buddha on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD2#
Buddha closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Peterson can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Buddha working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Peterson manages to get back to half guard.#T3#
Peterson is positioning himself well to prevent Buddha advancing to mount.
Buddha wants to pass to mount but Peterson is defending the position.
Peterson is trying to get back to full guard.
Peterson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Buddha.
Peterson wants to control but Buddha is keeping busy. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Buddha seems to be working for a kimura but Peterson defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Buddha is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Peterson defends it well.
Buddha trying to control the action but Peterson is working from the bottom.
Buddha is thwarting Peterson's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samson Buddha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Buddha has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samson Buddha!
A relieved looking Samson Buddha 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: SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Barrels
Date: Jan 07, 2024

#R1#
Longabaugh moves in looking to clinch but Buddha pushes him off.
Buddha misses with a wild body shot.
Buddha takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Buddha takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Longabaugh lands a jab to the nose.#CUT2#It looks like Samson Buddha has been cut.
Buddha gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Longabaugh.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Buddha, as that shot connected.
Longabaugh scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Longabaugh fails to land with a series of punches.
Longabaugh scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buddha shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've been hearing reports that Buddha has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Longabaugh connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Buddha defending well as Longabaugh loads up on a big left hand. #KD2#
Longabaugh drops Buddha with a beautiful combination! Buddha stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Longabaugh is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Buddha is rocked!
Longabaugh ducks under a wild hook from Buddha.
Oh Buddha is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Longabaugh throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Buddha on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Longabaugh throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Buddha counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Longabaugh tries to clinch but Buddha moves out of range.
Buddha seems to have got his legs back now.
Longabaugh misses with a body shot.
Buddha ducks under a wild hook from Longabaugh.
An attempted straight right counter from Buddha misses the target.
Sloppy strikes from Longabaugh. Those never looked like landing.
As Longabaugh backs away, Buddha returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Buddha lands with a cross. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Longabaugh. Buddha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Buddha drops down looking for a counter takedown but Longabaugh sprawls and moves away.
Longabaugh lands a head shot.
Longabaugh tries to clinch up but Buddha circles away and keeps his distance.
Longabaugh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A countering left hand to the body from Longabaugh misses.
Longabaugh is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Buddha on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buddha takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Buddha throws out a powerful jab.
Buddha clobbers Longabaugh with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Longabaugh misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Buddha to counter with a crisp jab.
Longabaugh blocks a head kick by Buddha.
Longabaugh checks a leg kick nicely.#T3#
Buddha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Longabaugh throws out the jab.
Longabaugh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Buddha moves out of range of the strikes.
Buddha appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Longabaugh misses with a looping left.
Buddha doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Longabaugh to counter with a crisp jab.
Longabaugh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Longabaugh throws a big shot that misses.
Longabaugh misses with an uppercut. Buddha saw that one coming.
Longabaugh throws an off balance right hand
and Buddha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Longabaugh connects with the punch.
Buddha cracks Longabaugh with a right hand to the side of the head.
Buddha shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Longabaugh tries to clinch up but Buddha circles away and keeps his distance.
A shot to the liver by Longabaugh. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Longabaugh misses with a looping right.#TD#
Buddha gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Longabaugh tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Buddha is trying to get an arm triangle but Longabaugh is defending well. #SUB#
Buddha looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Alonzo Longabaugh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samson Buddha's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Longabaugh connects with a looping right hand.
Longabaugh lands with a good body shot.
Longabaugh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Buddha. #CL2#
Longabaugh rushes Buddha and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Longabaugh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Longabaugh tries to throw a body punch but Buddha avoids it by throwing Longabaugh back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longabaugh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Buddha is looking to control Longabaugh's arms but Longabaugh gets an underhook and turns him. Now Buddha has his back to the cage.
Buddha is struggling to control the position.
Buddha blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Longabaugh dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Longabaugh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Longabaugh tries a body shot but Buddha blocks it.
Longabaugh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Longabaugh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Longabaugh has a couple of punches blocked by Buddha.
Longabaugh goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Buddha manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Longabaugh controls from within his opponent's guard.
Longabaugh looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Buddha is trying to keep Longabaugh in close.
Longabaugh is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Buddha wants to control the position but Longabaugh says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Buddha is trying to control but can't.
Buddha tries to get to full guard but Longabaugh has control of the leg. #SUB#
Buddha has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Longabaugh escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Longabaugh!
Buddha is trying to control Longabaugh's posture but Longabaugh avoids it. #T3#
Buddha is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Longabaugh's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Buddha is refusing to be controlled, as Longabaugh sits in half guard.
Buddha trying to control from the bottom.
Longabaugh takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Longabaugh is keen to just control but Buddha is a slippery customer.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Buddha tries to get to full guard but Longabaugh has control of the leg.
Buddha is refusing to be controlled, as Longabaugh sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Buddha scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Longabaugh lands with an overhand left.
Longabaugh throws a good cross that connects. #CL2#
Longabaugh gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Buddha blocks a body shot from Longabaugh. #BC#
Buddha manages to break the clinch.
Longabaugh lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Alonzo Longabaugh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Samson Buddha's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Buddha takes a jab right on the kisser.
Longabaugh throws a poor cross that misses
and Buddha counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Longabaugh thinking.
Buddha walks into a jab.
Longabaugh throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice jab there from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh lands a head shot.
Longabaugh tries to close the distance and clinch but Buddha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Longabaugh has taken the fight to the clinch.
Buddha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Longabaugh stalling in the clinch.
Buddha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Samson Buddha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Buddha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Longabaugh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Longabaugh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Longabaugh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Longabaugh blocks an elbow strike.
Longabaugh has a couple of punches blocked by Buddha.
Longabaugh tries a body shot but Buddha blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Buddha.
Buddha lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Longabaugh or not.
Longabaugh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Buddha manages to break the clinch.
Longabaugh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buddha moves away.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Buddha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Longabaugh.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Longabaugh looks to throw the jab but Buddha is out of range.
Longabaugh throws a shot to the body.
Buddha walks into a stiff left hand from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Longabaugh slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Longabaugh misses with a double jab
and Buddha counters with a leg kick.
Nice shot by Longabaugh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Longabaugh misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Buddha misses the target.
Buddha scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Longabaugh digs a good body shot into Buddha's ribs.
Longabaugh swings for the body but Buddha moves out of range.
Buddha is looking to counter punch.
Longabaugh takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Longabaugh throws a big shot that misses.
Longabaugh swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Buddha.
Longabaugh clobbers Buddha with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Longabaugh looks to land a left hand but Buddha moved out of range nicely.
Longabaugh throws a hook to the side of Buddha's head but Buddha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Longabaugh lands with a shot to the body.
Longabaugh misses with a looping left.#T4#
Longabaugh slips a straight right by Buddha.
Longabaugh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Longabaugh throws a big shot that misses.
Buddha misses the body punch
and Longabaugh counters with a two punch combo.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Longabaugh ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Longabaugh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Buddha misses the target.
Buddha misses with an uppercut
and Longabaugh counters with a nice uppercut.
A lazy body kick from Buddha
letting Longabaugh counter with a right hand.
Buddha shoots in for a takedown but Longabaugh shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Buddha closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Longabaugh lands an overhand right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Longabaugh 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 Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: SMASH: Bainbridge vs Thai
Date: Dec 10, 2023

#R1#
Carvalho on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Buddha misses with a hook.
Carvalho cracks Buddha with an open hand slap.
Buddha 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.
Carvalho staying out of range there.
Buddha tries to work over Carvalho's front leg with a kick but Carvalho checks it.
Buddha slips a jab from Carvalho.
Carvalho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buddha moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho 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.
Carvalho tries to score a power double leg takedown but Buddha sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Carvalho somewhat.#T1#
Carvalho moves out of range of the strikes.
Carvalho feints the counter takedown.
Carvalho moves away from the strike by Buddha.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Buddha lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Carvalho throws a hook but Buddha blocks it.
Buddha scores with a jab to the body.
Buddha throws a head kick that misses.
Buddha takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Buddha throws a lazy right hand but Carvalho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carvalho swings widly with a right hand
and Buddha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Carvalho takes one to the side of the head.
Carvalho misses with a lunging right hand
and Buddha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Carvalho is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buddha tries to score with a low kick but Carvalho moves his leg out of the way.
Buddha misses with a body shot.
A low kick from Buddha is predictable there #TD2#
and Carvalho counters with a takedown into side control. #T3#
Buddha can't do much from the bottom here.
Carvalho is looking to take a break and control but Buddha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Carvalho tries for a kimura but Buddha is defending well.
Buddha struggling a bit here.
Buddha is trying to improve his position.
Buddha struggling a bit here.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Carvalho tries to advance to mount but Buddha instead regains half guard.
Carvalho throwing shots but Buddha is blocking nicely.
Carvalho wants to control but Buddha is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Carvalho is looking for a kimura but Buddha is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Carvalho to get the leverage.
Buddha has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Carvalho is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buddha manages to get to full guard.
Carvalho is fighting to break Buddha's control of his arms but Buddha is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Buddha dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Buddha misses with a hook #TD2#
and Carvalho decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Buddha's guard.
Buddha is pulling down on Carvalho's head. It's preventing any offense from Carvalho, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Carvalho drops back looking for a leg! Buddha is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Buddha manages to kick Carvalho off! Carvalho jumps back into Buddha's guard. #SUB2#
Carvalho drops back, looking for a kneebar! Buddha looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Buddha looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Buddha! #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho tries to buck Buddha off but Buddha is having none of it.
Buddha tries to advance to mount but Carvalho denies him. #T1#
Buddha remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Carvalho tries to improve position but can't.
Carvalho is not content to let Buddha control the position.
Carvalho is looking to regain half guard here but Buddha keeps moving and retains side control.
Carvalho felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Caio Carvalho has got the better of the ground game so far.
Carvalho manages to work his way to half guard, despite Buddha's best efforts.
Carvalho wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Carvalho is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Buddha has latched onto it... Big trouble! Buddha pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Carvalho is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Buddha!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Samson Buddha!
A victorious Samson Buddha thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH:220
Date: Nov 19, 2023

#R1#
Buddha goes for a double leg but Jones avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jones continues to drive forward.
A short left from Buddha.
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Buddha prevents a body shot from Jones.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Buddhas head.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Buddha's elbow.
Buddha with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC2#
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Buddha finds it's way round the side to connect with Jones's head.
Buddha takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones slips a straight right by Buddha.
Buddha slips under a jab.
Buddha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Buddha just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones jabs Buddha to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jones checks a low kick from Buddha.
Buddha will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Buddha backing away here, and Jones unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
A jab from Buddha does it's job there.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buddha was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Buddha tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jones blocks a low kick nicely.
Jones throws a leg kick but Buddha checks it.
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Buddha misses with a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Buddha.
Jones with a jab.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samson Buddha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Buddha. That snapped Jones's head back.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buddha manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Buddha misses the target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jones.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jones. #T2#
Buddha misses with a straight left.
A jab from Jones misses.
Buddha throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Jones.
Buddha throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buddha moves away.
Jones lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Buddha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Buddha misses with an uppercut
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Buddha throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Buddha ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones misses with a hook. Buddha ducked under it nicely.
Buddha misses the jab.
Mason Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buddha throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
A low kick lands for Jones.
Mason Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Buddha. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing. #T3#
Buddha takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones lands a really nice looking cross but Buddha seems unphased.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jones takes a swing at Buddha's ribcage but misses.
Jones connects with the punch.
Jones misses with a hook.
Buddha throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Buddha throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Buddha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buddha moves away.
Buddha lands a body shot.
Buddha has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Buddha's head.
Buddha scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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!
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Jones backs away, Buddha returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Buddha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Buddha closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Buddha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Buddha with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
Jones lands a jab.
A low kick lands for Jones.
Jones works the jab nicely.
Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Buddha's hands.
Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Buddha's sensitive parts.
Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jones bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Buddha's head.
Jones swings for the body but Buddha moves out of range.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buddha.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buddha lands a right hook to the body.
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jones tried to score with a low kick but Buddha checks it.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Buddha checks a leg kick nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Jones dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Buddha.
Jones has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jones tried to score with a low kick but Buddha checks it.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Buddha throws out the jab.
Buddha looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones slips a jab from Buddha.
Buddha loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Mason Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones tests Buddha's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jones is looking to slow Buddha down with leg kicks.
An inside leg kick from Jones misses.
Buddha throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.
Buddha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Buddha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Buddha throws a front kick aimed at Jones's knee but Jones avoids it well.
Buddha has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jones.
Jones tries a low kick but Buddha avoids it.
Jones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Buddha darts in looking for a takedown but Jones gets double underhooks and turns Buddha into the cage.
Jones now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Buddha tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Buddha.
Jones tries to work over Buddha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buddha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jones is leaning against Buddha and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Buddha has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Buddha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Buddha tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samson Buddha. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Buddha throws a big shot that misses.
Buddha chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
Buddha takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
Jones avoids the body shot from Buddha.
A slapping leg kick lands for Buddha.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Buddha saw that one coming.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jones checks a leg kick.
Buddha chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jones can pounce on him.
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!#TD#
Buddha scores with a takedown into Jones's guard.
Jones looking to control.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Buddha trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones has his hands on Buddha's head, controlling the position.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones is pulling down on Buddha's head. It's preventing any offense from Buddha, at least for the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jones thuds his right hand into Buddha's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Buddha on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
Buddha checks a low kick from Jones.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Buddha will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Buddha is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buddha moves away.
Buddha looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T4#
Buddha misses with a looping right.
A low kick lands for Buddha.
Jones misses with a hook
and Buddha counters with a left to the body.
Buddha throws a leg kick but Jones checks it.
Jones moves out of range as Buddha strikes.
Buddha ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Buddha looks for the body kick but Jones saw that one coming.
Jones throws out a counter right but Buddha avoids it with no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Buddha misses with a low kick.
Jones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jones slips under a jab from Buddha.
Jones swings for the body but Buddha moves out of range.
Buddha half committed to a counter leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Buddha. Beautiful body shot.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Buddha's ribs.
Buddha scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Buddha throws a body shot but no joy.
Buddha misses with a straight right.
Buddha checks a low kick from Jones.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mason Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Buddha blocks a leg kick.
Buddha throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Buddha misses with a series of wild punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Buddha. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Buddha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jones lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Buddha has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Buddha and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jab, jab by Jones - just one landing.
Buddha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Buddha.
Buddha takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jones scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Jones is predictable there
and Buddha counters with a big head kick but Jones shrugs it off.
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Buddha to score with a decent uppercut.
Jones connects with a body shot that sends Buddha's belly button to the back.
Buddha misses with a looping left.
Buddha is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Buddha looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
It seemed like Jones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Samson Buddha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Buddha takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Buddha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones misses with a hook
and Buddha counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones swings for the body but Buddha moves out of range.
Buddha turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Buddha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Buddha with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Buddha throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick lands for Jones.
Buddha misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buddha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Buddha throws a half hearted mid kick.
Buddha is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T2#
Buddha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Buddha misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Buddha doesn't seem phased though.
A punch lands to the side of Buddha 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fighters circling - Buddha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Buddha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Buddha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Buddha is just out of range.
Buddha is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Buddha.
Buddha 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.
Buddha on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Buddha takes one to the side of the head.
Jones clobbers Buddha with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jones lands the left hand.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
A good leg kick by Jones.
Buddha misses with a body shot.
Mason Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Buddha on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
Jones tried to score with a low kick but Buddha checks it.
Some bone on bone action there as Jones checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Buddha misses with a head kick.
Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Buddha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Buddha takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Buddha rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Some bone on bone action there as Jones checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Buddha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones lands a head shot.
Buddha looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buddha misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Jones lands a head shot.
Jones thuds a left hand into Buddha's body.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones blocks a leg kick.
Jones scores with a decent looking hook.
A low kick from Buddha misses
and Jones counters with a nice leg kick.
Jones avoids the body shot from Buddha.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones lands a jab to the head.
Buddha has a takedown stuffed.
Buddha moves forwards but Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Buddha.
Buddha closes the distance and lands a one-two.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jones 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 John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Jones!
Post fight, Mason Jones stared into the camera and said 'Chin. Power.'.

Event: SMASH: Erdogan vs Kowalkiewicz
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
Buddha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Randy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Randy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Randy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buddha was well out of range. Poor timing from Randy.
Buddha moves out of range of the strikes.
Buddha looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Buddha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Randy.
Buddha looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Samson Buddha has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buddha takes a swing at Randy's ribcage but misses.
Randy appears to be looking for a big counter.
Buddha gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Randy.
A slow jab from Buddha misses its intended target. #T1#
Randy misses with an uppercut. Buddha saw that one coming.
Randy misses with a straight left.
Buddha digs a good hook to Randy's body.
Randy misses with a hook
and Buddha counters with a nice body kick.
Buddha thuds a left hand into Randy's body.
Randy looks to score with a jab to the body but Buddha is just out of range.
Randy tests Buddha's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Buddha has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A combination from Randy does no damage.
Randy misses with a left hand
and Buddha counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Randy. Those never looked like landing.
It seemed like Buddha was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Randy misses with a hook
letting Buddha counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Randy is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buddha tries a head kick but it misses.
Oh Randy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Randy throws an off balance right hand
and Buddha counters with a thumping low kick.
Randy seems to have got his legs back now.
Randy throws out a loose jab but Buddha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Randy gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Buddha gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samson Buddha!
A relieved looking Samson Buddha 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: SMASH: Frewin vs Puff
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
Longabaugh scores with a nice head shot.
Buddha misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Longabaugh rushes Buddha and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Longabaugh misses with a body punch. #TD#
Buddha gets control of Longabaugh's arms and successfully pulls guard. Buddha will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Longabaugh avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Longabaugh avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Longabaugh must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Longabaugh engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longabaugh wants to stand but Buddha is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1#
Longabaugh trying to control the position from guard on top but Buddha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Longabaugh looking to sit in guard and control but Buddha gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Longabaugh working a defensive guard here.
Longabaugh looking for a sweep. Not yet Longabaugh, not yet.
Buddha stops Longabaugh from standing up.
Buddha throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Longabaugh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Longabaugh keeping moving, preventing Buddha from controlling successfully.
Buddha content to stall in guard here. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Buddha wants to control from the top but Longabaugh keeps moving.
Buddha postures up.
Buddha content to stall in guard here.
Longabaugh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Buddha.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Buddha lands a couple of digs.
Longabaugh wants to stand up but Buddha is controlling him.
Buddha is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Buddha goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Longabaugh throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Buddha counter with a right hand.
Buddha lands a front kick.
Buddha takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Longabaugh blocks a jab.
Buddha throws a combination that misses
and Longabaugh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from Buddha misses
and Longabaugh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A cross from Longabaugh lands.
A punch combination from Longabaugh misses.
Buddha throws a big counter combination but Longabaugh scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4#
Longabaugh throws a hook to the side of Buddha's head but Buddha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Longabaugh crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Buddha - the referee stops the clock and Longabaugh gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Buddha. Longabaugh manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
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!
Longabaugh uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Buddha has time to react.
A big right from Longabaugh misses.
Longabaugh swings away with a body shot that misses
and Buddha counters with a stiff right hand.
Buddha slips a straight right by Longabaugh.
Buddha appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Buddha throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Longabaugh cracks Buddha with an open hand slap.
Longabaugh lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Buddha circles away quickly and effectively.
Buddha throws a big counter combination but Longabaugh scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Longabaugh closes the distance but Buddha moves to the side
and Longabaugh 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.

That was a close round but I would say that Samson Buddha will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Longabaugh throws a big shot that misses.
Longabaugh might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Buddha gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Longabaugh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Longabaugh misses with a hook. Buddha ducked under it nicely.
Longabaugh connects with a right hand. Buddha shakes it off.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buddha takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Longabaugh lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longabaugh throws out a loose jab but Buddha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buddha tries to land a leg kick but Longabaugh saw it coming and moves away.
Buddha bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Longabaugh's head.
Longabaugh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
A jab lands there for Longabaugh.
Longabaugh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Buddha.
Buddha lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A low kick lands for Buddha.
Buddha misses with a wild body shot.
Buddha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Longabaugh fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Buddha looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Longabaugh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Longabaugh throws a shot to the body.
Buddha misses with a jab to the body
enabling Longabaugh to counter with a crisp jab.
Longabaugh takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T2##TD#
Longabaugh gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Buddha to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Longabaugh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Buddha. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buddha forces his way into half guard.
Longabaugh keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Longabaugh felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Longabaugh is looking for a sweep. Buddha is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Buddha seems content to control.#SUB#
Buddha is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Longabaugh regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Buddha lands a couple of elbows.
Longabaugh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Buddha in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Longabaugh is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Buddha lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buddha trying to control the position from guard on top but Longabaugh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Longabaugh is striking off his back. Buddha thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Buddha passes to side control.
Longabaugh tries to buck Buddha off but Buddha is having none of it.#T4#
Longabaugh is still trying to improve position.
Longabaugh is not content to let Buddha control the position.
Buddha 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.
Longabaugh is looking to regain half guard here but Buddha keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Buddha is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Longabaugh is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Buddha working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Alonzo Longabaugh 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Longabaugh just misses with a punch to the body.
Buddha changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Buddha throws a lazy right hand but Longabaugh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the body from Buddha misses
and Longabaugh counters with a stiff right hand.
Longabaugh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buddha was well out of range. Poor timing from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Buddha shoots and misses
enabling Longabaugh to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Longabaugh instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longabaugh misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Longabaugh.
Longabaugh swings wildly with an uppercut but Buddha uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Longabaugh fails to land. #T1#
Longabaugh misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Buddha.
Buddha tries to pull guard but Longabaugh forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Longabaugh throws a head punch that misses.
Buddha throws a head punch that misses.
Longabaugh working aggressively here.
Longabaugh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Longabaugh scores with a hook to the body.
Longabaugh scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
Longabaugh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Buddha is trying to pull guard but Longabaugh has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samson Buddha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Longabaugh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Buddha's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD#
Buddha manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Buddha is trying to control the position but Longabaugh postures up.
Longabaugh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buddha keeping moving, preventing Longabaugh from controlling successfully.
Longabaugh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Longabaugh trying to control the position from guard on top but Buddha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Longabaugh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Buddha looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Longabaugh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Buddha is keeping the position for now.
Longabaugh looking to sit in guard and control but Buddha gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Buddha is standing up over Longabaugh. Longabaugh looks to escape but Buddha dives into side control.
Longabaugh dodges the ground and pound from Buddha.#T4#
Longabaugh tries to improve position but can't.
Buddha moves into full mount! #SUB#
Buddha has control of Longabaugh's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Longabaugh regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Buddha lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buddha trying to control but Longabaugh is having none of it. #SUB#
Buddha quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Buddha but it's paid off an Longabaugh is forced to tap! Nice work by Buddha.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Samson Buddha!
During a confident post fight interview, Samson Buddha thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SMASH: Obama vs Dankovich
Date: Sep 03, 2023

#R1#
Buddha throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knuckles counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Buddha throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Knuckles looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've been told by Knuckles's head coaches at Outlier Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Buddha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Buddha with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Buddha scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Knuckles looks to land a left hand but Buddha moved out of range nicely.
Buddha thinks about the counter body kick.
Buddha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Buddha checks a low kick from Knuckles.
Knuckles avoids the head kick by Buddha.
Knuckles half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Buddha lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD2#
Buddha darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Buddha seems to be working for a kimura but Knuckles defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Buddha sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Knuckles defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buddha is taking a breather. Knuckles says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Knuckles regains full guard. Nicely done.
Buddha trying to control but Knuckles is working from the bottom.
Buddha throwing strikes but missing.
Buddha trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Knuckles manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T2#
Buddha wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Buddha is looking for a triangle but Knuckles pushes his legs off easily.
Buddha looking for a sweep. Not yet Buddha, not yet. #SUB2#
Buddha is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Knuckles defends well.
Knuckles postures up.
Buddha trying to control the position here. #T3#
Knuckles wanted to stand there but Buddha had control of the position.
Buddha has control of Knuckles's left arm, preventing Knuckles from doing any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Knuckles stopping the sweep attempt from Buddha.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bobby Knuckles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Buddha connects with a right hand. Knuckles shakes it off.
Buddha throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knuckles counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Buddha misses its intended target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Buddha.#T4#
Knuckles scores with a jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Buddha scores with a four punch combination!
Buddha thuds his shin into the meat of Knuckles's side.
A jab from Knuckles misses.
Knuckles stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Buddha.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knuckles fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Buddha looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Knuckles lands with a hook. Buddha tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Knuckles connects with a crisp jab.
Buddha connects with a single shot there.
Buddha scores with a kick to the body.
Knuckles misses with a hook. Buddha ducked under it nicely.
Buddha goes for a double leg but Knuckles avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Knuckles continues to drive forward.
Knuckles fires out a quick counter leg kick but Buddha just manages to avoid it.
Buddha goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Buddha dominated that round.
That's time! Knuckles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Good shot there by Buddha.
Knuckles walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Knuckles fakes the leg kick and cracks Buddha in the body.
Buddha throws a push kick but Knuckles slaps the foot to one side.
Knuckles feints and then cracks Buddha's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Buddha down.
Buddha shoots in for a takedown but Knuckles shows good takedown defense.
Knuckles is looking to counter with a body kick.
Knuckles 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.
It seemed like Buddha was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knuckles tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Buddha tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buddha missing with a left hand there. Knuckles was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Buddha. That's going to slow Knuckles down.
Buddha throws a sloppy head kick
and Knuckles counters with a nice body kick.
Knuckles pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Knuckles steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Buddha.
Buddha connects with a looping right hand.
Buddha slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Knuckles scores with a punch to the head.
Buddha wants to slow Knuckles down by chopping away at his legs.
Knuckles was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A solid leg kick lands there for Knuckles.
Buddha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knuckles scores with a shot to the body.
Buddha throws a right and a left that Knuckles avoids nicely.
Knuckles on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Buddha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A counter left hand to the body from Knuckles misses its target.
Buddha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knuckles takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buddha throws a lazy head kick
and Knuckles counters with an outside leg kick.
Buddha shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Knuckles defends it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Buddha.
Knuckles lands with a cross.
Buddha connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Knuckles momentarily.
Buddha looks to score with a jab to the body but Knuckles is just out of range.
A nice leg kick from Buddha, right into the meat of the thigh.
Buddha throws a body kick that misses.
Knuckles throws the kick towards the body but Buddha avoids it.
Knuckles fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Buddha.#T3#
Buddha throws a wild body kick that Knuckles sees coming a mile off.
Knuckles throws a low kick, looking for Buddha's leg but Buddha calmly moves out of range.
Knuckles uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Buddha has time to react.
Buddha shoots in for a takedown but Knuckles shows good takedown defense.
Knuckles throwing a counter right hand but Buddha manages to avoid it.
Bobby Knuckles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samson Buddha.
Buddha takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Knuckles 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.
Buddha lands with an overhand left.
Knuckles scores with a kick to the midsection.
Buddha with a lazy takedown attempt
and Knuckles counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Buddha is breathing heavily.
Knuckles blocks the body kick.
A jab from Knuckles misses. #T4#
Buddha misses with the combination.
Knuckles lands a nice looking body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knuckles misses the shot to the body.
Knuckles misses with a straight right.
Buddha thows a leg kick but Knuckles checks it
and Knuckles counters with a nice leg kick.
Buddha has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Buddha there as he acknowledges the shot.
Buddha on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Knuckles. Knuckles obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice body punch from Buddha.
Buddha throws a big shot that misses.
Buddha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knuckles.
Knuckles appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bobby Knuckles will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Knuckles drops his hands momentarily and Buddha takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Knuckles tries to land a front kick but Buddha steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice uppercut there from Buddha.
A solid leg kick lands there for Buddha.
Knuckles 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.
Buddha misses the body punch
and Knuckles counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Buddha thinking.
Buddha misses with a right hand
and Knuckles counters with a slapping leg kick.
Buddha takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buddha throws a front kick aimed at Knuckles's knee but Knuckles avoids it well.
Knuckles thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Buddha if he has to take too many more of those.
Buddha throws a push kick but Knuckles slaps the foot to one side.
Donk. Buddha catches Knuckles right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Buddha looks to score with a jab to the body but Knuckles is just out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Buddha checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Buddha fails with the takedown.
Knuckles feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Knuckles throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Buddha misses with a takedown
and Knuckles counters with a stiff right hand.
Knuckles has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Buddha.
A thudding body kick lands there by Buddha!
Buddha thuds his shin into the meat of Knuckles's side.
Knuckles is looking to land body kicks.
Buddha lands a head shot.#T2#
Knuckles throws a hook but Buddha blocks it.
Knuckles throws a lazy uppercut
and Buddha counters with a nice body kick.
Buddha comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Knuckles staying out of range there.
Buddha scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knuckles lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Buddha throws the left hand but Knuckles avoids the punch easily.
A shot to the liver by Buddha. Beautiful body shot.
Buddha throws a leg kick but Knuckles checks it.
Knuckles 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.
Buddha jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T3#
Knuckles throws a jab when Buddha was well out of range.
Buddha appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Knuckles ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Buddha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knuckles.
Buddha swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A leg kick checked by Buddha.
Samson Buddha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Buddha throws a good cross that connects.
Samson Buddha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Buddha. That snapped Knuckles's head back.
Buddha on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Knuckles. Knuckles obviously looking to wear him down.
Buddha lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #TD2#
Buddha shoots in and bounces Knuckles off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Knuckles kicks Buddha off and gets to his feet. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buddha misses with a body kick.
Knuckles half committed to a counter leg kick.
Knuckles looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A thudding body kick lands there by Knuckles!
A jab from Knuckles misses.
Buddha misses with a few strikes there.
Buddha has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Knuckles.
Knuckles tries to land a front kick but Buddha steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Buddha chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Buddha scores with a jab to the head.
Knuckles defending well as Buddha loads up on a big left hand.
Buddha connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Buddha connects with a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samson Buddha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Buddha has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: SMASH: Erdogan vs Hall
Date: Aug 13, 2023

#R1#
Cejka misses with a straight right.
Buddha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cejka.
Buddha looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circling - Cejka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Buddha on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cejka throws a hook to the side of Buddha's head but Buddha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Buddha thinks about the counter body kick.
Cejka scores with a nice head shot.
Cejka lands a right hook to the body.
Cejka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Buddha's head backwards.
Buddha looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fighters circling - Cejka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Buddha is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Buddha slips a jab from Cejka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buddha takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Some wild striking there from Cejka.
Cejka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buddha moves away.
Cejka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Buddha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cejka.
Cejka connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Buddha's hands.
Cejka lands a glancing blow to the side of Buddha's head.
Buddha moves out of range of the strikes.
Cejka looks to throw the jab but Buddha is out of range.
Cejka looks to score with a jab to the body but Buddha is just out of range.
Buddha throws out a counter right but Cejka avoids it with no problem.
Cejka lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cejka throws a jab but it's blocked by Buddha.
Cejka lands with an overhand left.
Cejka missing with a left hand there. Buddha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cejka jabs Buddha right on the nose. Buddha blinks but takes it well.
Buddha throws a jab but it's blocked by Cejka.
Buddha avoids a punch combination nicely.
Buddha was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cejka lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buddha throws the left hand but Cejka avoids the punch easily.
Buddha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Buddha takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Buddha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cejka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cejka swings for the body but Buddha moves out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Buddha 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.
Cejka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Buddha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cejka misses with a hook. Buddha ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Cejka misses the target.
Cejka throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Buddha on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Buddha blocks a jab.
Cejka is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cejka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buddha.
Cejka misses with an uppercut
and Buddha counters with a good low kick that Cejka was not able to check.
The crowd cheers as Cejka lands an impressive looking overhand right. Buddha doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Buddha misses with a hook. Cejka ducked under it nicely.
Cestmir Cejka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cejka throws a lazy uppercut
and Buddha counters with a right hand to the body.
Cejka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Buddha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Buddha throws out a counter right but Cejka avoids it with no problem.
Cejka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Buddha! But no joy.
Cejka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Buddha counter with a right hand.
Cejka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buddha looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cejka scores with a sloppy right hand. Buddha should have avoided that one.
Buddha finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cejka moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cejka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Buddha circles away quickly and effectively.
Buddha moves away from the strike by Cejka.
Cestmir Cejka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Buddha on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cejka connects with the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buddha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cejka.#T4#
Cejka throws a body shot but no joy.
Cejka misses with an uppercut
and Buddha counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Cejka has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Samson Buddha!
Our winner, Samson Buddha, 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: SMASH: Kowalkiewicz vs Erdogan
Date: Jul 23, 2023

#R1#
Buddha fails with a takedown attempt.
Canizares connects with a right hand. Buddha shakes it off.#CUT2#It looks like Samson Buddha has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Buddha has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Canizares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buddha manages to avoid it.
Canizares lands with an uppercut that bounces Buddha off the cage and back into range.
Buddha stuns Canizares with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Canizares throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Buddha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buddha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Canizares with a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Canizares lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Buddha has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Buddha and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Canizares lands a nice shot to the body.
Samson Buddha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Buddha as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Buddha lands a nice leg kick that just misses Canizares's sensitive parts.
Canizares tries a low kick but Buddha avoids it.
Canizares defending well as Buddha loads up on a big left hand.
Canizares dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Buddha.
Canizares buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Canizares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Buddha misses the shot to the body.
Canizares checks a leg kick.
Canizares moves into range and connects with a jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Buddha finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Canizares throws a shot from downtown. Buddha moves away and avoids it.
Canizares throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
Buddha misses with a head kick.
Ezequiel Canizares is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Buddha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Canizares.
A big right from Buddha misses.
Buddha tries a head kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buddha with a jab.
A nice leg kick from Canizares, right into the meat of the thigh.
Canizares takes a swing at Buddha's ribcage but misses.
Canizares swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Buddha lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Buddha misses with a body kick.
Buddha throws a series of punches but Canizares moves out of range.
Canizares has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Canizares there as he acknowledges the shot.
Canizares leaves Buddha with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
Canizares dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Canizares connects with a crisp jab.
Canizares throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Buddha to counter with a crisp jab.
Canizares fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Canizares blocks the leg kick.
Buddha slips a straight right by Canizares.
Buddha throws the kick towards the body but Canizares avoids it.
Canizares takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Buddha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Canizares.
Canizares avoids the head kick by Buddha.
Canizares fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Buddha.
Buddha throws the left hand but Canizares avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Buddha connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buddha looks to land a right hand but Canizares moved out of range.
Canizares lands with a cross.
Buddha throws a half hearted mid kick.
Buddha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Canizares throws a body shot but no joy.
Buddha appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Canizares tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Buddha misses with a straight right.
A combination from Buddha does no damage.
Buddha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Canizares.
Buddha thows a leg kick but Canizares checks it
and Canizares counters with a nice low kick that buckles Buddha's knee momentarily.
Canizares with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Buddha to score with a decent uppercut.
Buddha misses with a left hand
and Canizares counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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 Samson Buddha will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Samson Buddha'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#
Buddha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Buddha misses with a right hand
and Canizares makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Buddha lands with a kick to the temple. Canizares shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Canizares scoring well with a low kick there.
Canizares throws a hook to the side of Buddha's head but Buddha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Buddha misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Canizares counters with a nice uppercut.
Canizares connects with a solid leg kick.
Canizares throws a hook to the side of Buddha's head but Buddha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Buddha misses with a hook. Canizares ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canizares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buddha.
Buddha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Canizares misses.
Canizares throws a series of punches but Buddha avoids them all with ease.
Buddha misses with a left hand
and Canizares counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Buddha as he connects with a hook.
Buddha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Canizares misses with a straight right.
Buddha misses with an uppercut.
Buddha staying out of range there.
Buddha fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Buddha throws an overhand right that lands on Canizares's shoulder, as Canizares tries to avoid the shot.
Canizares tries to bum rush Buddha with a series of wild strikes but Buddha uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Buddha throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Canizares counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Canizares just misses with a punch to the body.
Buddha keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Buddha misses with a hook.
Buddha misses with a hook
and Canizares counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Buddha thinking. #T2#
Buddha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Buddha misses with a straight left.
Buddha shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Canizares as he avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buddha throws out a loose jab but Canizares uses good head movement to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Canizares misses.
Canizares moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Buddha finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Canizares scores with a nice head shot.
Canizares blocks a head kick by Buddha.
Canizares is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Buddha with a body shot.
Buddha thumps Canizares with a low kick.#TD#
Buddha shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SU#
Buddha decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Canizares, up you get!
Canizares smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3#
Buddha misses with a hook
and Canizares counters with a nice uppercut.
Canizares on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good standup being displayed there by Buddha as he connects with a hook.
Canizares ducks under a wild hook from Buddha.
Canizares moves out of range as Buddha throws a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Canizares.
Canizares gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Buddha.
Buddha throws a right and a left that both miss.
Buddha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Buddha throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Canizares counters with a straight right hand.
Buddha throws out a powerful jab.
Canizares 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.
Buddha misses with a hook.
Ezequiel Canizares seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Buddha lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Canizares lands a really nice looking cross but Buddha seems unphased.
A bone on bone clash there as Canizares blocks the leg kick.
Canizares throws out a counter right but Buddha avoids it with no problem.
A lazy left from Canizares finds it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Canizares as he connects with a hook.
Canizares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buddha moves away.
Buddha is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Canizares fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Buddha on the side of the head.
A big right from Buddha misses.
Canizares lands with an overhand left.
Buddha takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A nice leg kick from Canizares, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid leg kick lands there for Buddha.
Buddha goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ezequiel Canizares will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Samson Buddha's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Canizares misses with a body shot.
Buddha is looking to counter with head kicks.
Buddha throws a push kick but Canizares slaps the foot to one side.
Buddha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Canizares.
Canizares missing with a left hand there. Buddha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Buddha looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Canizares staying out of range there.
Buddha misses with an uppercut
and Canizares makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Buddha loads up on a big right hand but Canizares slips the punch.
Canizares looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Canizares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Buddha.
Canizares counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canizares waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Buddha.
Canizares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Buddha.
Canizares scores with a hook.
Buddha tries to score with a low kick but Canizares moves his leg out of the way.#T1#
Buddha throws a hook but Canizares avoids it easily.
Buddha throws a body punch but Canizares moves out of range.
Canizares just misses with a punch to the body.
Buddha tries a head kick but it misses.
Canizares doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Canizares blocks a jab.
Buddha misses with a hook
and Buddha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Buddha fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Canizares is out of range.
Canizares lands an overhand right.
Buddha is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Canizares takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Canizares changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Buddha throws a body kick that misses.
Buddha ducks under a wild hook from Canizares.#T2#
Buddha shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Buddha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Canizares.
Canizares avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Canizares throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Buddha misses with a straight left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buddha swings for the body but Canizares moves out of range.
Buddha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Canizares was well out of range. Poor timing from Buddha.
Buddha throws a body shot but no joy.
Buddha throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Buddha avoids the body shot from Canizares.
Canizares keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Buddha.
Canizares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buddha throws a leg kick that is checked
and Canizares counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Canizares throws a push kick but Buddha slaps the foot to one side.
Buddha misses with a lunging right hand
and Canizares counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Buddha has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Buddha there as he acknowledges the shot.
Buddha looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Canizares throws a shot to the body.
Buddha misses with a looping left.
Canizares scores with a leg kick.
Canizares takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Buddha misses with a low kick as Canizares jumps back.
Buddha moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice body punch from Buddha.
Buddha moves out of range of the leg kick from Canizares.
A slow jab from Buddha misses its intended target. #T4#
Buddha tries to land a front kick but Canizares steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It seemed like Canizares was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Buddha throws a looping overhand right but Canizares ducks down to avoid it.
Canizares scores with a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canizares throws out a powerful jab.
Canizares lands a nice hook to Buddha's body. Buddha takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Canizares changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Canizares cracks Buddha with a right hand to the side of the head.
Buddha misses with a body kick.
Canizares swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Canizares scores with a hook to the body. Buddha takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Canizares moves out of range as Buddha strikes.
Buddha closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Canizares checks a low kick from Buddha.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ezequiel Canizares comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Canizares has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ezequiel Canizares!
Ezequiel Canizares thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH: Mountain vs Hearn 3
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
A lazy left from Buddha finds it's target.
Buddha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Buddha finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Buddha slaps away a takedown attempt from George, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Buddha misses with a hook. George ducked under it nicely.
Buddha throws the kick towards the body but George avoids it.
We've been hearing reports that George has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Buddha jabs George right on the nose. George blinks but takes it well.
Buddha checks the leg kick nicely there.
A solid leg kick lands there for George.
Buddha misses with a right hand
and George 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.
George moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Buddha with a jab.
Samson Buddha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buddha swings away with a leg kick that misses.
George will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buddha shoots and misses
and George counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Buddha thinking. #T1#
Buddha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
George misses with a hook. Buddha ducked under it nicely.
George lands a nice leg kick that just misses Buddha's sensitive parts.
George takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#TD#
George feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
George connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Buddha is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and George defends well.
George throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Buddha works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
George throws a sloppy strike and Buddha has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! George is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Buddha!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Samson Buddha!
A relieved looking Samson Buddha 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: SMASH: Hasselhoff vs Tantor
Date: May 21, 2023

#R1#
Smart walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smart ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smart moves forwards but Buddha connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smart fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smart lands a nice shot that snaps Buddha's head back.
Buddha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smart.
Smart swings for the body but Buddha moves out of range.
Smart looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smart misses with a body shot.
Buddha was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2#
Smart shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smart seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Buddha does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Buddha is in trouble now - Smart has advanced to mount!
Smart landing strikes, looking to finish!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Buddha in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Smart content just to control the position here.
Smart has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Buddha's face.
Smart is landing with some decent strikes but Buddha is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Smart prevents Buddha from getting the reversal.
Buddha wants to control but Smart is having none of it.
Buddha tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smart lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Smart is landing with some decent strikes but Buddha is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Smart controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Smart working Buddha over with strikes here.
BOOM! Smart connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Smart trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smart landing shots from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buddha taking shots to the head.
Smart sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Buddha can't escape the position. #T3#
Smart is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Buddha can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Smart throwing strikes but Buddha uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Smart missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Buddha is trying to maintain the position but Smart is very close to passing his half guard.
Smart working Buddha over with strikes.
Smart trying to pass the guard but Buddha defending well.
Smart trying to control from half guard but Buddha is working away.
Buddha wants to control but Smart is keeping busy.
Smart stalling away here and it's allowed Buddha to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T4#
Buddha keeping moving, preventing Smart from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Smart got a little sloppy there for a moment and Buddha has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smart has managed to get both his arms back between Buddha's legs - danger averted.
Smart is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Smart trying to control the position from guard on top but Buddha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Buddha has momentary wrist control but Smart slips an elbow through the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Smart dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Smart tries to clinch up
and Buddha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Buddha looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Buddha misses the jab.
Smart avoids the body shot from Buddha.
Smart drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Buddha defends it well.
Buddha takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Peter Smart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smart connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smart throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Buddha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smart scores with a nice right hand.
Smart fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buddha throws a leg kick but Smart sees it coming and moves out of range.
A big right from Buddha misses.
Smart tries for a takedown but Buddha circles away easily
and Smart takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Samson Buddha is winning the standup battle so far.
Smart's jab looks to have found its range, popping Buddha under the eye.
Smart lands with an overhand left.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Smart darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smart shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Buddha but Buddha pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Samson Buddha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Smart.
Buddha lands a jab to Smart's midsection.
Buddha shoots in looking for a takedown. Smart tries to sprawl out of it but Buddha keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smart manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smart blocks a jab.
Smart steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Buddha. That one must have hurt.
Smart tries to land a leg kick but Buddha saw it coming and moves away.
A head kick misses from Buddha. #TD2#
Smart is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Buddha's half guard.
Smart is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smart connects with a nice short shot to Buddha's temple. #T2#
Smart looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Buddha with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smart tries to pass to full mount but Buddha defends it. #SUB#
Buddha actively working from the bottom here.
Smart landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Smart slips a nice elbow through Buddha's hands, connecting with Buddha's forehead.
Buddha on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Buddha wants to control but Smart is keeping busy.
Smart slips a nice elbow through Buddha's hands, connecting with Buddha's forehead.#SUB#
Buddha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Buddha avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smart.
Smart controlling the action here.
Smart tries to pass to full mount but Buddha defends it.
Smart wants to take a breather but Buddha is having none of it.
Buddha keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Buddha on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Buddha is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Smart is tapping! Great win for Buddha!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Samson Buddha!
An out of breath Samson Buddha thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2023

#R1#
De Moncey tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Buddha swivels and escapes.
De Moncey shoots for a takedown but Buddha saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Buddha connects with a crisp jab.
De Moncey shoots in but no luck this time.
Buddha looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bon Adrien De Moncey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Moncey shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and De Moncey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Horrible takedown attempt by De Moncey or perhaps it was just good defense by Buddha, which made it look bad.
Buddha leaves De Moncey with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Buddha.
De Moncey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Buddha sprawls well. Buddha wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. De Moncey gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
De Moncey shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Buddha counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
De Moncey closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Buddha manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
De Moncey is working for a kimura but Buddha is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
De Moncey is working for a submission of some sort.
Buddha trying to control from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
De Moncey is looking for a kimura but Buddha is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for De Moncey to get the leverage. #SUB#
De Moncey wants to work for an arm triangle but Buddha is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Buddha is looking to improve his position.
Buddha is trying to control but can't.
Buddha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Buddha is staying active underneath De Moncey, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Buddha is pressing down on De Moncey's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Moncey stands and throws Buddha's legs to the side, diving into side control.
De Moncey tries to advance to mount but Buddha denies him.
Buddha is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on De Moncey's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Buddha is not content to let De Moncey control the position.
Buddha wants to control but De Moncey is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
De Moncey is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Buddha defends it well.
De Moncey is looking to take a break and control but Buddha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
De Moncey is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Buddha is just riding it out for now. De Moncey eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Buddha makes his way to full guard, as De Moncey worked for a kimura.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Moncey sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Buddha's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Buddha dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
De Moncey gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Buddha counters with a nice uppercut.
De Moncey dives in for a single leg takedown but Buddha sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
De Moncey tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Buddha just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bon Adrien De Moncey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Buddha.
Buddha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Buddha scores with a shoulder strike.
Buddha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buddha misses with some punches.
Buddha tries a body shot but De Moncey blocks it. #T1#
De Moncey tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A hook to the body from Buddha.
Buddha scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#De Moncey is rocked!
De Moncey blocking some punches.
Oh De Moncey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
De Moncey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Moncey seems to have got his legs back now.
Buddha tries a body shot but De Moncey blocks it.
Buddha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Moncey is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Buddha to keep the fight standing.
Buddha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Moncey blocks the elbow strike. #T2#
Buddha misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from De Moncey.
De Moncey jumps guard but Buddha turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
De Moncey tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Buddha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Moncey's elbow.
Buddha swings wildly with an uppercut but De Moncey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buddha is working De Moncey over against the cage.
De Moncey blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
De Moncey fails to pull guard.
De Moncey blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Buddha lands a shot to the body.
Buddha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Buddha has a couple of punches blocked by De Moncey. #TD#
De Moncey has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Buddha uses from the top position.
De Moncey looking for a sweep. Not yet De Moncey, not yet.
Buddha slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4##SUB#
De Moncey looking for subs off his back but Buddha has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB#
De Moncey looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
De Moncey looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Buddha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
De Moncey will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Buddha throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Moncey.
Buddha displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from De Moncey.
Buddha feints a counter leg kick.
De Moncey takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
De Moncey looks for a takedown but Buddha sprawls well.
It seemed like Buddha was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bon Adrien De Moncey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Moncey fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Moncey shoots and misses
and Buddha counters with a huge left! De Moncey is in big trouble! He's backing up but Buddha isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save De Moncey from any more damage. A dominating finish by Buddha!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samson Buddha!
Samson Buddha decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Buddha closes the distance and clinches.
Lei looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Buddha crunches a lovely knee into Lei's ribcage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Buddha obliges.
Buddha landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Buddha lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Buddha is leaning against Lei and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lei takes a knee to the side of the body.
A short body shot lands from Buddha as the two fighters clinch.
Buddha landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Buddha keeps control of Lei as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knees to the body from Buddha.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buddha landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Buddha putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lei in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Buddha 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.
Buddha lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Buddha.
Buddha digs a right hand into Lei's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lei's gas tank.
A short body shot lands from Buddha as the two fighters clinch.
Buddha unloads a knee to the mid-section.#TD2#
Lei is fighting off a takedown attempt but Buddha is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lei to the mat. Lei regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Lei is wriggling around but Buddha manages to pass to half guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Buddha has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Lei defend it? Buddha steps over the head and cranks it - Lei is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Buddha!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Samson Buddha!
Our winner, Samson Buddha, 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Buddha moves into the clinch.
Lei looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Good body shot from Buddha.
Buddha landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Buddha lands a good knee to the midsection. Lei won't want to take too many of those.
Buddha using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Buddha.
Buddha lands a body shot.
Buddha cracks Lei with a nice body shot.
Buddha is working Lei over against the cage.
Buddha cracks Lei with a nice body shot.
Buddha landing knees to the body.
Buddha lands a nice knee 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!
Buddha digs a right hand into Lei's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lei's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Buddha.
Nice body punch from Buddha.
Buddha working Lei over with knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Buddha.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Buddha 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.
Buddha is leaning against Lei and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Buddha.
Buddha lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lei.#T1#
Buddha pushes Lei back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Buddha.
Lei takes a knee to the side of the body.
Buddha is working Lei over against the cage.
Buddha lands a nice shot to the body.
Buddha pushes Lei back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lei takes a knee to the side of the body.
Buddha lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lei.
A hook to the body from Buddha.
Buddha lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lei.
Buddha lands a nice knee to the body.
Buddha unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lei lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nice body punch from Buddha - that landed with a thud.
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 left hand lands to the body for Buddha.
A short body shot lands from Buddha as the two fighters clinch.
Buddha scores a nice knee to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Buddha. #T2#
Buddha lands a nice knee to the body.
Buddha lands a body punch in the clinch.
Buddha lands a nice knee to the body.
Buddha lands a body shot.
Buddha digs a right hand underneath Lei's ribcage. Lei let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Buddha digs a right hand into Lei's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lei's gas tank.
Buddha unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lei lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Buddha obliges.
Buddha landing knees to the body.
Buddha is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Buddha lands a shot to the body.
Buddha lands a body punch.
Buddha cracks Lei with a nice body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Buddha.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Buddha obliges.#TD2#
Buddha has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lei is trying to keep an underhook but Buddha manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Buddha with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Buddha works his way into full mount!
Buddha raining down shots from the mount!
Buddha lands a nice shot to the head. #SUB2#
Buddha has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Lei is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Samson Buddha!
A victorious Samson Buddha thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2023

#R1#
Buddha works over Patrick's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#It looks like Daniel Patrick has been cut.
Patrick moves to clinch but Buddha breaks away
and Buddha counters with a crisp right that sends Patrick to the canvas! Buddha follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samson Buddha!
After winning the bout, Samson Buddha thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Daniel Patrick had this to say: 'I'd like to contribute my loss to my crack dealer, the casino hall by my house I go toinstead of training and that crackhead homeless girl that does dirty things to me for crack rocks. I Love you, Bridget!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2023

#R1#
Justis slips a straight right by Buddha.
Buddha misses with a body shot.
Buddha is looking to land body kicks.
Buddha throws a leg kick that is checked
and Justis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Buddha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Justis was well out of range. Poor timing from Buddha.
Buddha throws a leg kick which misses Justis's front leg but catches the back leg as Justis tries to avoid it.
Buddha misses with a body kick.
Justis thinks about countering with a body kick.
Buddha tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Justis is able to avoid easily.
Justis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Buddha 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.
Buddha connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Justis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice straight punches there by Buddha. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Buddha.
Justis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Buddha on the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Buddha. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Buddha.#T1#
Buddha goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Buddha fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Buddha scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Buddha as he connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Justis.
Justis slips under a jab.
Justis misses with a looping right.
Buddha looks to throw a body kick
letting Justis counter with a right hand.
Buddha misses with a takedown attempt - Justis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Justis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Buddha shapes to counter with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Buddha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Justis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Buddha fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
Buddha rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Justis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Justis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Buddha.
Justis is looking to counter punch.
Buddha looks to score with a jab to the body but Justis is just out of range.
It looked like Justis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Buddha misses
and Justis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Buddha throws a shot from downtown. Justis moves away and avoids it.
Justis appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Justis.
Justis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2#
Buddha scores with a takedown into Justis's guard.#ES#
Justis uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Justis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice body punch from Buddha. #T3#
Buddha fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Justis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Buddha throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Justis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A leg kick checked by Justis.
A quick step to the side and Justis tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot by Buddha.
Buddha throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Justis counters with a right hand to the body.
Buddha throws a sloppy body shot
and Justis counters with a straight right hand.
Buddha tries to land a leg kick but Justis saw it coming and moves away.
Justis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Justis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Justis scores with a jab to the head.
Buddha sizes up Justis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A lazy left from Buddha finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Justis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
A big left from Buddha misses.
Buddha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Buddha is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Justis had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Buddha throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Buddha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Buddha throws a head kick but Justis moves out of range.
Buddha throws out a leg kick but Justis moves out of range and Buddha only half commits.
A shot to the body from Buddha misses
and Justis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Buddha scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Justis doesn't seem bothered though.
Justis tries to clinch there but Buddha circles away.
A low kick from Buddha misses
and Justis counters with a straight right hand.
A leg kick checked by Justis.
Good leg kick by Buddha.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Buddha dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Buddha misses with a hook
and Justis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Samson Buddha has been cut.
Buddha scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Justis pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Buddha back to the cage. Justis follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Justis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Buddha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buddha looks for the body kick but Justis saw that one coming.
Buddha rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Justis counters with a nice body shot.
Buddha fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A shot to the liver by Buddha. Beautiful body shot.
Buddha misses with a straight right.
Justis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buddha throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Justis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Buddha thinking.
Samson Buddha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Justis blocks a low kick nicely.
Buddha fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Buddha punishes Justis's body with a nice straight punch.
Buddha lands with a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Buddha.
Buddha misses with a hook to the body
letting Justis counter with a right hand.
Buddha throws a lazy uppercut
and Justis counters with a head kick that wobbles Buddha - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Justis sends him down. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Logan Justis!
Logan Justis very nearly forgot to thank FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: SFC 2 - Fallas vs. Quark
Date: Feb 04, 2023

#R1#
Buddha lands a jab to the head.
Nick Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buddha uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Peterson has time to react.
Peterson misses the jab.
Peterson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Buddha counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A left and a right from Buddha both land. Nice combination.
Buddha takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Peterson throws out a loose jab but Buddha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peterson checks a low kick from Buddha.
Peterson avoids a kick to the body.
Peterson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buddha thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Peterson if he has to take too many more of those.
Peterson misses with a lunging right hand
and Buddha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Peterson tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Buddha counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Buddha makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Buddha is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Peterson keeping moving, preventing Buddha from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Buddha engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Buddha tries to free his leg and advance position but Peterson is retaining full guard.
Buddha prevents Peterson from getting back to his feet.
Buddha content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Buddha connects with a body shot that sends Peterson's belly button to the back.
Peterson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Peterson throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Buddha closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Peterson quickly recovers to half guard.
Peterson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Buddha.
Buddha trying to control the pace.
Peterson won't allow Buddha to pass to mount.
Peterson trying to hold on to Buddha's head to control him but Buddha postures up.
Buddha content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Peterson is looking to improve his position.
Buddha is keen to just control but Peterson is a slippery customer.
Buddha is looking to advance position but Peterson won't allow it.
Buddha seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Peterson trying to control but Buddha postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Peterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Buddha connects with the punch.
Buddha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Peterson.
Peterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peterson cracks Buddha with a good jab.
Buddha throws a front kick that sends Peterson stumbling back into the ropes.
Peterson looks to throw the jab but Buddha is out of range.
A left lands for Buddha.
Peterson misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Buddha to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Peterson misses.
Buddha tries for a takedown but Peterson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Peterson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Buddha misses with an attempted mid kick.
Peterson just misses with a punch to the body.
It looks like Buddha has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Peterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Buddha.
Peterson lands a nice looking body shot. #TD#
Buddha scores with a takedown into Peterson's guard.
Peterson wants to get back to his feet but Buddha passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Buddha dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Buddha goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Buddha fails to land the takedown.
Peterson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Buddha throws a leg kick but Peterson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Buddha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Peterson throws out the jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Buddha or perhaps it was just good defense by Peterson, which made it look bad.
A cross from Buddha lands.
Peterson blocks the body kick.
Buddha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Peterson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson looks to throw the jab but Buddha is out of range. #TD#
Buddha shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Peterson is trying to defend but Buddha finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peterson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T1#
Buddha trying to pass the guard but Peterson defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Peterson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Peterson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Peterson.
Buddha wants to control from the top but Peterson keeps moving.
Peterson trying to keep a closed guard but Buddha is proving a slippery customer.
Buddha trying to control but Peterson is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Buddha missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Buddha content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Buddha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peterson can do to turn this around?
Peterson cracks a nice hook into Buddha's ribs.
Buddha looks to land a body kick but Peterson moved away.
Buddha throws a jab but it's blocked by Peterson.
Peterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peterson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Buddha lands a front kick.
Buddha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Peterson misses the target.
Buddha scores with a shot to the body.
Buddha blocks a jab.
Nick Peterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3##CL2#
Peterson has closed the distance and engaged Buddha in a clinch. #BC#
Buddha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Buddha throws a front kick that sends Peterson stumbling back into the ropes.
Peterson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jab by Buddha.
Buddha thumps Peterson with a low kick.
Peterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buddha moves away.
Buddha lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Peterson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Peterson wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samson Buddha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buddha connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Peterson misses with a body shot.
Buddha is looking to score with low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Peterson. Buddha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Peterson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Buddha.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peterson misses the shot to the body.
Buddha tries to counter with a takedown but Peterson is quick to defend against it.
Buddha moves out of range of the strikes.
Buddha tried to score with a low kick but Peterson checks it.#T4#
Peterson takes a swing at Buddha's ribcage but misses.
Peterson tries to clinch but Buddha is having none of it.
Peterson moves out of range as Buddha strikes.
Buddha defending well as Peterson loads up on a big left hand.
Peterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Buddha misses with a body kick.
Peterson moves out of range of the strikes.
Buddha misses with a kick to the body
and Peterson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Peterson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Buddha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Peterson.
Buddha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Buddha misses with a kick to the body.
Peterson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Buddha tries to land a front kick but Peterson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Peterson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Buddha tries to land a front kick but Peterson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL2#
Peterson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Peterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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 Samson Buddha will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Peterson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Peterson does no damage.
Buddha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peterson.
Buddha shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Peterson defends it nicely.
Samson Buddha is winning the standup battle so far.
Peterson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Buddha attempts a counter takedown but Peterson avoids it well and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Buddha.
Buddha throws a chopping leg kick but Peterson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A cross from Peterson lands.
Buddha slips under a jab from Peterson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buddha lands with a cross.
Peterson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#It looks like Samson Buddha has been cut.
Peterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Buddha looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Buddha fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samson Buddha. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##CL2#
Peterson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Peterson lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Peterson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Peterson tries to throw a body punch but Buddha avoids it by throwing Peterson back against the ropes.
Peterson tries to throw a body punch but Buddha avoids it by throwing Peterson back against the ropes.
Peterson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Peterson lands a nice uppercut.
Peterson scores with a hook to the body.
Peterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Peterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Peterson lands a right hand.
Peterson is leaning against Buddha and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nick Peterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Buddha is trying to break the clinch but Peterson is controlling him.
Peterson works on Buddha's body with a couple of short punches.
Buddha is trying to break the clinch but Peterson has him pressed against the ropes.
Buddha wants to get back to striking at distance but Peterson won't allow it.
Peterson lands a left hand.
Peterson lands on the inside with 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!
Peterson misses with a punch to the body.
Peterson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Buddha backwards.
Peterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Buddha controls his hands.
Nick Peterson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Peterson.
Peterson tries to work over Buddha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Peterson gets through Buddha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Peterson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Peterson prevents Buddha from breaking the clinch.#T3#
Peterson is leaning against Buddha and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Peterson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Peterson lands a head shot.
Buddha slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Peterson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buddha gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Peterson misses the shot to the body.
Peterson misses with a wild body shot. #KD2#
Peterson drops Buddha with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Buddha looks back up at him and smiles so Peterson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Buddha is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peterson defending well as Buddha loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Peterson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oh Buddha is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Peterson walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Buddha drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Peterson swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Buddha's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Peterson!
Nick Peterson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Troy has Buddha up against the cage in a clinch.
Troy misses with a punch on the inside.
Troy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A frustrated look appears on Buddha's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Troy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Troy.
Troy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Troy lands a shoulder strike.
Troy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Buddha backwards.
Troy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Troy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Troy gets through Buddha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Troy lands a hook that snaps the head of Buddha backwards.
Buddha swings wildly with an uppercut but Troy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Troy lands with a left to the head.
Troy lands a left hand.
Troy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Troy lands an uppercut.#T1#
Troy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Troy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Troy.
A short uppercut from Troy. #ROC2#Buddha is rocked!
Buddha is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Troy is keeping busy.
Buddha's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Buddha is breathing heavily.
Buddha tries to break free but Troy pushes him back against the cage.
Troy scores with a shot to the side of Buddha's head.
Buddha wants to break the clinch but can't.
A shot in the inside from Troy.
Troy lands with a left to the head.
Troy lands with a right to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Troy lands a shoulder strike.
Oh Buddha is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice left hand lands by Troy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Troy. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Troy.
A short right from Troy.
Troy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Troy creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Buddha with a big uppercut! Buddha tries to clinch up but Troy pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Buddha to the mat! Buddha covers up and Troy unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cyrus Troy!

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