Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Veainu vs Denver
Date: Nov 17, 2024

#R1#
Jab by Stukov.
Randriamaholison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stukov.
Stukov throws a jab but it's blocked by Randriamaholison.
It looked like Randriamaholison was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stukov.
Stukov throws a shot from downtown. Randriamaholison moves away and avoids it.
Randriamaholison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stukov moves away.
Stukov throws a jab but it's blocked by Randriamaholison.
Randriamaholison takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stukov's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stukov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jab, jab by Randriamaholison - just one landing.
A cross from Stukov lands.
Stukov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stukov misses with an uppercut. Randriamaholison saw that one coming.
Stukov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Randriamaholison.
Randriamaholison staying out of range there.
Randriamaholison appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as Stukov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Randriamaholison doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Randriamaholison moves out of range as Stukov throws a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Randriamaholison on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stukov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Randriamaholison checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stukov misses with a head kick.
Good shot there by Stukov.
Stukov lands a body shot.
Stukov missing with a left hand there. Randriamaholison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Petr Stukov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stukov throws a body kick that misses.
Stukov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Randriamaholison.
Randriamaholison was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Randriamaholison takes one to the side of the head.
A jab from Stukov misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Randriamaholison misses the target.
Stukov throws a nice looking combination but Randriamaholison bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Randriamaholison lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Randriamaholison.#CUT#It looks like Petr Stukov has been cut.
Randriamaholison avoids the head kick by Stukov.
Stukov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Randriamaholisons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stukov throws a leg kick
and Randriamaholison counters with a leg kick.
Stukov misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Randriamaholison counters with a nice right hand that sends Stukov toppling to the canvas! Stukov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Randriamaholison finish him?!
Randriamaholison avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Randriamaholison wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stukov wants to slow Randriamaholison down by chopping away at his legs.
Randriamaholison on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stukov throws a hook but Randriamaholison avoids it easily.
Stukov throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Randriamaholison counters with a crisp right hand that drops Stukov! Randriamaholison lets Stukov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Stukov is rocked!
Stukov misses with a left hand
and Randriamaholison counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Stukov falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Boniface Randriamaholison!
Our winner, Boniface Randriamaholison, 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: Buddha vs Longabaugh
Date: Sep 21, 2024

#R1#
Dren Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Randriamaholison throwing a counter right hand but Dren Jr manages to avoid it.
Zdravko Dren Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Randriamaholison keeps the fight on the outside.
Dren Jr misses with a head kick.
Randriamaholison jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dren Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Randriamaholison paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dren Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT#It looks like Zdravko Dren Jr has been cut.
Dren Jr 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.
Dren Jr misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Randriamaholison was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dren Jr.
Randriamaholison keeps the fight on the outside.
Randriamaholison appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dren Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Randriamaholison moves out of range easily.
It looked like Randriamaholison wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dren Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Randriamaholison throws a jab but it's blocked by Dren Jr.
Dren Jr tries a low kick but Randriamaholison avoids it.
Randriamaholison is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Dren Jr misses with a combination
and Randriamaholison makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dren Jr throws a wild body kick that Randriamaholison sees coming a mile off.
Randriamaholison throws a big counter combination but Dren Jr scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Boniface Randriamaholison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dren Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Randriamaholison lands a nice shot that snaps Dren Jr's head back.
Randriamaholison punishes Dren Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Dren Jr looks winded!
Randriamaholison lands with a cross.
Dren Jr throws a solid leg kick but Randriamaholison takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dren Jr.
Dren Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Randriamaholison was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dren Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dren Jr throws a lazy body kick
and Randriamaholison scores with a counter punch that sends Dren Jr to the canvas! Randriamaholison smells blood - he's punishing Dren Jr with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Dren Jr has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boniface Randriamaholison!
A very excited looking Boniface Randriamaholison 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: Cedillo vs Adams
Date: Aug 24, 2024

#R1#
Zakharov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Randriamaholison.
Randriamaholison throws an overhand right that lands on Zakharov's shoulder, as Zakharov tries to avoid the shot.
Zakharov throwing a counter right hand but Randriamaholison manages to avoid it.
Zakharov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Randriamaholison looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zakharov jabs Randriamaholison to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zakharov misses with a wild body shot.
Zakharov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#It looks like Boniface Randriamaholison has been cut.
Randriamaholison misses with a jab to the body
and Zakharov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Zakharov - that will leave a mark!
Zakharov misses with the combination.
Randriamaholison swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zakharov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Randriamaholison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Nice shot by Zakharov.
Zakharov staying out of range there.
Good exchange - Zakharov coming out on top.
Zakharov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Zakharov finds it's way through Randriamaholison's defenses.
Zakharov Throws a clean left jab. Zakharov Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Randriamaholison's chin! Randriamaholison crumbles to the ground and Zakharov follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Zakharov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Leonid Zakharov!
Leonid Zakharov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SMASH: Cedillo vs Dreth
Date: Jul 27, 2024

#R1#
Randriamaholison swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Inhanamoto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Inhanamoto moves out of range of the strikes.
Inhanamoto tried to counter with a leg kick but Randriamaholison avoided it.
Inhanamoto needs to keep his hands up - Randriamaholison had a free shot at his head there.
Randriamaholison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto misses with a shot to the body
and Randriamaholison counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Inhanamoto jabs Randriamaholison to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inhanamoto throws a lazy uppercut
and Randriamaholison counters with a stiff right hand.
A combination from Inhanamoto does no damage.
Randriamaholison jabs at Inhanamoto's body.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Inhanamoto 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#It looks like Giro Inhanamoto has been cut.
A lazy body kick from Randriamaholison
and Inhanamoto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Randriamaholison throws a hook to the side of Inhanamoto's head but Inhanamoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Inhanamoto is looking to counter punch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Randriamaholison crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Inhanamoto - the referee stops the clock and Randriamaholison gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Inhanamoto. Randriamaholison manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Randriamaholison throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Inhanamoto counters with a straight right hand.
Randriamaholison bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Randriamaholison getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Randriamaholison just misses with a punch to the body.
Inhanamoto was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Inhanamoto.
A big left from Randriamaholison misses.
Inhanamoto is looking to counter with a body kick.
Inhanamoto ducks under a wild hook from Randriamaholison.
Randriamaholison misses with a combination
and Inhanamoto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Randriamaholison throws a hook to the side of Inhanamoto's head but Inhanamoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Inhanamoto appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Randriamaholison moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boniface Randriamaholison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Inhanamoto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Randriamaholison.#T3#
Inhanamoto looks for the body kick but Randriamaholison saw that one coming.
Randriamaholison throws out a counter right but Inhanamoto avoids it with no problem.
A good leg kick by Inhanamoto.
Randriamaholison throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Inhanamoto counter with a right hand.
Inhanamoto thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Randriamaholison if he has to take too many more of those.
An inside leg kick lands from Inhanamoto.
We've been told by Inhanamoto's head coaches at Zombie MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Inhanamoto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Randriamaholison misses with a straight left.
As Randriamaholison backs away, Inhanamoto returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Inhanamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Randriamaholison takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Randriamaholison slips under a jab from Inhanamoto.
It seemed like Randriamaholison was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Randriamaholison lands a slapping body shot.
Inhanamoto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Randriamaholison checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Randriamaholison looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Inhanamoto is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Randriamaholison throws a head kick that Inhanamoto semi-blocks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Inhanamoto slips a jab from Randriamaholison.
Inhanamoto thinks about countering with a body kick.
Randriamaholison 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.
Nice defenses there by Inhanamoto.
Randriamaholison misses with an uppercut. Inhanamoto saw that one coming.
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 Giro Inhanamoto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Giro Inhanamoto's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Inhanamoto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Randriamaholison throws out the jab.
Inhanamoto swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Giro Inhanamoto is winning the standup battle so far.
Randriamaholison checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Randriamaholison misses with a hook.
Inhanamoto takes a swing at Randriamaholison's ribcage but misses.
Inhanamoto thumps Randriamaholison with a low kick.
Randriamaholison dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inhanamoto goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Randriamaholison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Randriamaholison looks to land a right hand but Inhanamoto moved out of range.#T1#
Randriamaholison misses with a hook. Inhanamoto ducked under it nicely.
Randriamaholison connects with a right hand. Inhanamoto shakes it off.
A combination from Randriamaholison does no damage.
A combination from Inhanamoto does no damage.
Inhanamoto ducks under a wild hook from Randriamaholison.
Inhanamoto is looking to counter punch.
Randriamaholison throws the left hand but Inhanamoto avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Inhanamoto misses the target.
Randriamaholison swings for the body but Inhanamoto moves out of range.
Inhanamoto appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto takes one to the side of the head.
Inhanamoto lands a leg kick that knocks Randriamaholison off balance momentarily.
Randriamaholison thows a left - swing and a miss!
Randriamaholison moves out of range of the leg kick from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto thows a body kick. Randriamaholison tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Inhanamoto misses the shot to the body.
Randriamaholison looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Randriamaholison avoids a kick to the body. #T3#
Inhanamoto throws a leg kick which misses Randriamaholison's front leg but catches the back leg as Randriamaholison tries to avoid it.
Randriamaholison lands a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Randriamaholison.
Inhanamoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Randriamaholison.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Randriamaholison! But no joy.
Inhanamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Randriamaholison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Randriamaholison throws a jab but it's blocked by Inhanamoto. #T4#
A big left from Randriamaholison misses.
Inhanamoto is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Randriamaholison throws a hook but Inhanamoto avoids it easily.
It looked like Inhanamoto was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Randriamaholison.
Inhanamoto throws a body punch but Randriamaholison moves out of range.
Randriamaholison looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Inhanamoto's jab looks to have found its range, popping Randriamaholison under the eye.
You can see that Randriamaholison has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
A decent looking body kick lands there for Inhanamoto.
Randriamaholison throws a hook but Inhanamoto avoids it easily.
Inhanamoto thinks about countering with a body kick.
Randriamaholison misses with a left hand
and Inhanamoto counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Randriamaholison steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Inhanamoto. That one must have hurt.
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 Giro Inhanamoto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Giro Inhanamoto's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##KD#
Inhanamoto lands a big right hand that sends Randriamaholison crashing to the mat! Inhanamoto stays standing though and waves Randriamaholison back to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Boniface Randriamaholison has been cut.
Randriamaholison takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Randriamaholison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Inhanamoto manages to avoid it.
Randriamaholison throws an overhand right that lands on Inhanamoto's shoulder, as Inhanamoto tries to avoid the shot.
Inhanamoto takes a swing at Randriamaholison's ribcage but misses.
Randriamaholison appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Randriamaholison fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice shot lands for Randriamaholison.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Inhanamoto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Inhanamoto cracks Randriamaholison with an open hand slap.
Randriamaholison connects with a body shot.
Randriamaholison throws a right and a left that Inhanamoto avoids nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Inhanamoto misses its target.
Randriamaholison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick by Randriamaholison misses
and Inhanamoto counters with a stiff right hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Inhanamoto!
Inhanamoto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Giro Inhanamoto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Randriamaholison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Inhanamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Randriamaholison.
Inhanamoto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A solid body kick from Inhanamoto.
A good leg kick by Inhanamoto.
Randriamaholison takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Randriamaholison swings widly with a right hand
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Randriamaholison misses with a right hand
and Inhanamoto makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Randriamaholison has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Inhanamoto.
An inside leg kick from Randriamaholison misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Inhanamoto misses the target.
Randriamaholison misses the body punch
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice body shot.
Randriamaholison's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Randriamaholison. Inhanamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Randriamaholison lands a body shot.
Inhanamoto moves forwards but Randriamaholison connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Randriamaholison throws a sloppy body shot
and Inhanamoto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A solid leg kick lands there for Inhanamoto.
Randriamaholison throws an off balance right hand
and Inhanamoto counters with a slapping leg kick.
Inhanamoto lands a head shot.#T4#
Randriamaholison misses the shot to the body.
Inhanamoto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Randriamaholison.
A punch combination from Randriamaholison misses.
Randriamaholison avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Boniface Randriamaholison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Randriamaholison misses the body punch
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice uppercut.
Inhanamoto lands with a slapping head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Randriamaholison misses the target.
Inhanamoto appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SMASH: Thai vs Brown
Date: Jun 29, 2024

#R1#
Randriamaholison throws a head kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Allu.
Allu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Randriamaholison misses the target.
Randriamaholison keeps the fight on the outside.
Allu tries to clinch but Randriamaholison is having none of it.
Randriamaholison swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Randriamaholison lands a really nice looking cross but Allu seems unphased. #CUT#It looks like Juki Allu has been cut.
Allu moves to clinch but Randriamaholison breaks away
and Randriamaholison comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Allu stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Randriamaholison is on him like rabid pit bull! Allu slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boniface Randriamaholison!
During a confident post fight interview, Boniface Randriamaholison thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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

#R1#
Chai throws a leg kick
and Randriamaholison counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Randriamaholison takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Chai loads up on a big right hand but Randriamaholison slips the punch.
Randriamaholison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Randriamaholison misses the target.
Randriamaholison misses with an uppercut.
Chai tries a head kick but it misses.
Randriamaholison was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Randriamaholison staying out of range there.
Chai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chai slips a straight right by Randriamaholison.
Randriamaholison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Randriamaholison defending well as Chai loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randriamaholison slips a jab from Chai.
A counter left hand to the body from Randriamaholison misses its target.
Chai throws a hook to the side of Randriamaholison's head but Randriamaholison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chai thumps Randriamaholison with a low kick.
Randriamaholison throws an overhand right that lands on Chai's shoulder, as Chai tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Chai misses.
Randriamaholison was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chai throws a right hand that misses
and Randriamaholison counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
A big left from Chai misses.
Randriamaholison swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Randriamaholison blocks a head kick by Chai.
Randriamaholison with a nice cross.
Randriamaholison cracks Chai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Randriamaholison checks the leg kick.
Randriamaholison misses with a hook.
Chai moves out of range of the strikes.
Chai scores with a nice right hand.
Chai's jab looks to have found its range, popping Randriamaholison under the eye.
Randriamaholison has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jed's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Randriamaholison takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Randriamaholison has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chai.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai looks to land a left hand but Randriamaholison moved out of range nicely.
Chai misses with a looping left.
Randriamaholison is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Chai throws a lazy head kick
and Randriamaholison counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Chai slips under a jab from Randriamaholison.
Chai scores with a jab to the head.
Randriamaholison takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice straight punches there by Chai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chai.
Randriamaholison throws a right and a left that Chai avoids nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chai! But no joy.
Randriamaholison blocks a jab.
Randriamaholison swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Randriamaholison's sensitive parts.
Chai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chai throws a shot from downtown. Randriamaholison moves away and avoids it.
Chai scores with a nice strike.
Good leg kick by Chai.
Chai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Randriamaholison.
Chai tries a head kick but it misses.
Randriamaholison was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Randriamaholison pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Chai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Chai lands a nice shot that snaps Randriamaholison's head back.
Randriamaholison punishes Chai's body with a nice straight punch.
Chai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Randriamaholison.
Randriamaholison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chai.
Chai throws an off balance right hand
and Randriamaholison counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chai looks winded!
The fighters circling - Chai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Randriamaholison takes a swing at Chai's ribcage but misses.
Chai throws a lazy right hand but Randriamaholison sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Randriamaholison slips a jab from Chai.
It looked like Randriamaholison was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chai.
Chai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Randriamaholison.
Randriamaholison takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A telegraphed right hand from Chai misses the target.
It looked like Randriamaholison was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chai.
Randriamaholison just misses with a punch to the body.
Randriamaholison misses with a left hand
and Chai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Chai misses. #T4#
Chai cracks Randriamaholison with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chai is looking to clinch.
Randriamaholison looks to throw the jab but Chai is out of range.
Randriamaholison moves out of range of the strikes.
Chai misses with an uppercut
and Randriamaholison counters with a straight right hand.
Chai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Randriamaholison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Chai.
Randriamaholison is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Randriamaholison slips a straight right by Chai.
Chai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Randriamaholison swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Chai. Beautiful body shot.
Chai is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Chai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Chai misses
and Randriamaholison counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chai is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Randriamaholison had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chai throws a hook to the side of Randriamaholison's head but Randriamaholison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Randriamaholison walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

InSaen Chai dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Chai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Randriamaholison was well out of range. Poor timing from Chai.
Chai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chai throws a hook to the side of Randriamaholison's head but Randriamaholison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chai. That's going to slow Randriamaholison down.
Chai moves into range and connects with a jab.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Randriamaholison might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Chai cracks Randriamaholison with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice defenses there by Randriamaholison.
Randriamaholison was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chai misses with a hook
and Randriamaholison counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chai is looking to slow Randriamaholison down with leg kicks.
Chai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Randriamaholison. That did some damage!
Chai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Randriamaholison bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Randriamaholison.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai connects with the punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Randriamaholison checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Chai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Randriamaholison shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice jab there from Chai.
Chai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Randriamaholison.#CL2#
Chai has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chai blocks an uppercut.
Chai misses with a punch to the body.
Randriamaholison scores with a nice hook to the head.
Randriamaholison throws a head punch that misses.
Randriamaholison swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Randriamaholison misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Chai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chai connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Randriamaholison.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Randriamaholison throws out a loose jab but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Randriamaholison missing with a left hand there. Chai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Randriamaholison throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Randriamaholison blocks a head kick by Chai.
Randriamaholison swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
InSaen Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Randriamaholison jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chai throws a leg kick that is checked
and Randriamaholison counters with a straight right hand.
Chai throws a lazy uppercut
and Randriamaholison counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chai throws a leg kick that is checked
and Randriamaholison counters with a big right hand! Oh Chai is in trouble here! Randriamaholison follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boniface Randriamaholison!
A victorious Boniface Randriamaholison thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Kringle
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Randriamaholison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joestar throws out the jab.
Randriamaholison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joestar.
Randriamaholison jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Joestar moves into range and connects with a jab.
Randriamaholison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been informed that Joestar has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A telegraphed right hand from Randriamaholison misses the target.
Joestar only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Joestar throws a sloppy head kick and Randriamaholison moves out of range easily.
Randriamaholison swings widly with a right hand
and Joestar counters with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joestar moves out of range as Randriamaholison throws a body kick.
Randriamaholison backing away here, and Joestar unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Joestar slips under a jab from Randriamaholison.
Joestar misses with a kick to the body
and Joestar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Johan Joestar has been cut.
Randriamaholison has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jed's Gym in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Randriamaholison misses with an uppercut.
Joestar tries to counter by closing the distance.
Joestar looks for the body kick but Randriamaholison saw that one coming.
Randriamaholison throwing a counter right hand but Joestar manages to avoid it.
Randriamaholison moves out of range of the strikes.
Randriamaholison misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Joestar counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Joestar.
A nice left hand lands by Randriamaholison. #BC#
Randriamaholison breaks from the clinch.
Randriamaholison is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Joestar's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Randriamaholison throws a hook but Joestar avoids it easily.
Joestar is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Randriamaholison throws a right hand that misses
and Joestar counters with a stiff right hand.
Joestar cracks Randriamaholison with a right hand to the side of the head.
Joestar tries a low kick but Randriamaholison avoids it.#T2#
The fighters circling - Randriamaholison throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Randriamaholison scores with a sloppy right hand. Joestar should have avoided that one.
Joestar throws a hook to the side of Randriamaholison's head but Randriamaholison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A counter left hand to the body from Randriamaholison misses its target.
A big left from Joestar misses.
Randriamaholison misses with a straight right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Randriamaholison throws a jab when Joestar was well out of range.
Joestar tries to land a front kick but Randriamaholison steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Joestar paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Randriamaholison is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Randriamaholison misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Joestar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The crowd cheers as Randriamaholison lands an impressive looking overhand right. Joestar doesn't seem phased though.
Joestar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Randriamaholison misses with an uppercut
and Joestar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Joestar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Randriamaholison checks a leg kick nicely.
Randriamaholison throws a hook but Joestar avoids it easily.
Randriamaholison digs a good hook to Joestar's body. #T4#
Randriamaholison misses with a series of wild punches.
Joestar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
No joy there for Randriamaholison, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Joestar loads up on a big right hand but Randriamaholison slips the punch.
Joestar throws a head kick but Randriamaholison moves out of range.
A big right from Joestar misses.
A jab from Randriamaholison finds it's way through Joestar's defenses.
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!
Randriamaholison moves out of range of the leg kick from Joestar.
Joestar throws a body punch but Randriamaholison moves out of range.
Randriamaholison appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Johan Joestar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johan Joestar's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Joestar throws a right hand that misses
and Randriamaholison counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Joestar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Randriamaholison looks to land a combination but Joestar avoids it well.
Joestar throws a leg kick #KD#
and Randriamaholison counters with a crisp right hand that drops Joestar! Randriamaholison lets Joestar back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Joestar moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Randriamaholison.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joestar dips to his left and cracks Randriamaholison with an uppercut!
Randriamaholison steps in with a hook that catches Joestar right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Randriamaholison follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Joestar looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boniface Randriamaholison!

Event: SMASH: Dankovic vs Drago
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
Fleming circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Randriamaholison. No joy for Fleming on that attempt. #CL2#
Randriamaholison moves into the clinch.
Randriamaholison stops a takedown attempt from Fleming.
Fleming is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cam Fleming. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fleming looking for a takedown.
Randriamaholison utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Randriamaholison lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Randriamaholison breaks from the clinch.
Fleming misses with a double jab
and Randriamaholison counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Randriamaholison closes the distance and clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Randriamaholison with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fleming is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Randriamaholison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Randriamaholison rushes Fleming and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fleming tries to score a body lock takedown but Randriamaholison shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fleming is looking for a takedown.#T1#
Randriamaholison is struggling to control the position.
Fleming can't get the takedown. #BC2#
Randriamaholison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck for Fleming with that takedown attempt.
Randriamaholison looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Fleming looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Randriamaholison!
Randriamaholison wants to get back to his feet.
Fleming working the head and body with strikes.
Randriamaholison is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fleming has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Fleming fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T2#
Randriamaholison taking a bit of punishment here - Fleming scoring with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fleming lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Fleming working the body and head with strikes.
Randriamaholison managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Fleming.
The strikes coming from Fleming are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Randriamaholison wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fleming passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Randriamaholison!
Randriamaholison wants to get back to his feet.
Fleming dominating with strikes here.
Randriamaholison squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Fleming raining down hammerfists from mount.
The referee warns Randriamaholison that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fleming with the ground and pound from mount. #T3#
Fleming is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Fleming lands with some strikes.
Fleming working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Fleming lands a big shot there that rocks Randriamaholison but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Fleming cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Fleming wants to control the pace but Randriamaholison is squirming around nicely.
Fleming looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Randriamaholison squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Randriamaholison is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Fleming lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Fleming looking to secure an arm triangle but Randriamaholison defends it well.
Randriamaholison taking shots to the head. #T4#
Randriamaholison wants to try and get back to his feet.
Fleming landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fleming wants to control the pace but Randriamaholison is squirming around nicely.
Fleming cracks Randriamaholison with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
BOOM! Fleming connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fleming putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Fleming is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Randriamaholison can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Fleming punishing his opponent with strikes.
Randriamaholison in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Randriamaholison is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Randriamaholison in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Fleming punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cam Fleming dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Fleming shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Randriamaholison pinned against the cage. Randriamaholison gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fighters circling - Fleming throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fleming dives in and grabs Randriamaholison's left leg, looking for a takedown. Randriamaholison pushes down on Fleming's head and hops out.
Randriamaholison looks to land a right hand but Fleming moved out of range.
Cam Fleming is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Randriamaholison fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Randriamaholison clinches.
Fleming has Randriamaholison pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Randriamaholison manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cam Fleming. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Randriamaholison lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fleming backwards. #CUT2#It looks like Cam Fleming has been cut.#BC2#
Randriamaholison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Randriamaholison leaves Fleming 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.
Fleming shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Randriamaholison as he avoids it easily.
It seemed like Randriamaholison was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Fleming closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Randriamaholison takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Randriamaholison is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fleming has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Fleming wants to lay and pray for a moment but Randriamaholison keeps working. #T1#
Randriamaholison is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fleming has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Fleming throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Fleming works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Fleming prevents Randriamaholison from escaping the position.
Fleming is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Randriamaholison can do to turn this around?
Fleming working the head with strikes.
Fleming scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Randriamaholison to see if he's OK.
Fleming wants to lay and pray for a moment but Randriamaholison keeps working.
Randriamaholison taking punishment in the form of punches.
Fleming cracks Randriamaholison with a big elbow.
Fleming connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Randriamaholison some visible discomfort. #T2#
Fleming wants to control but Randriamaholison is keeping him busy.
Randriamaholison is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Fleming scoring with punches from side control.
Fleming working the ground and pound.
Randriamaholison wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Randriamaholison is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Fleming 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.
Randriamaholison takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Randriamaholison is trying to buck Fleming off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fleming in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T3#
Fleming working the ground and pound from side control.
Cam Fleming overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Randriamaholison takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fleming trying to control the action but Randriamaholison is working from the bottom.
Randriamaholison is working to avoid the ground and pound but Fleming connects with a decent elbow.
Randriamaholison is trying to get back to his feet.
Randriamaholison is not content to let Fleming control the position.
Randriamaholison is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fleming has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Fleming working the head with strikes.
Check out the look on Fleming's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Randriamaholison is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Randriamaholison is not content to let Fleming control the position. #T4#
Fleming working the head with strikes.
Randriamaholison takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fleming lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Randriamaholison down.
Fleming is working Randriamaholison over with some ground and pound from side control.
Fleming lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Randriamaholison down.
Fleming trying to control the position but Randriamaholison is working away.
Fleming in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fleming prevents Randriamaholison from escaping the position.
Randriamaholison being controlled for a moment.
Fleming wants to lay and pray for a moment but Randriamaholison keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cam Fleming dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cam Fleming's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL2#
Fleming gets tackled into the cage by Randriamaholison. Randriamaholison maintains the clinch.
Fleming being controlled against the cage.
Fleming has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Randriamaholison after a bit of a struggle.
Fleming goes for a takedown in the clinch but Randriamaholison prevents it. #BC2#
Randriamaholison manages to break the clinch.
Fleming will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Despite the aggression on Randriamaholison's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cam Fleming. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fleming has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Fleming.
Randriamaholison misses with a body shot.
Randriamaholison tries to clinch but Fleming moves out of range.
Randriamaholison lands a head shot.
A jab from Randriamaholison finds it's way through Fleming's defenses.
Fleming looks to throw the jab but Randriamaholison is out of range. #T1#
Fleming throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Randriamaholison's waist but Randriamaholison gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fleming off to one side.
Fleming shoots in and drives through. Randriamaholison sprawls well.
Fleming fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boniface Randriamaholison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Randriamaholison. No joy for Fleming on that attempt.
Fleming avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fleming fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Randriamaholison checks it well.
Randriamaholison tries to clinch there but Fleming circles away.
Fleming looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Randriamaholison scores with a decent looking hook.#CL2#
Randriamaholison clinches up with Fleming and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Randriamaholison breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Randriamaholison clinches up with Fleming and pushes him back against the cage.
Fleming goes for a takedown in the clinch but Randriamaholison prevents it.
Randriamaholison gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fleming.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Randriamaholison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2##CL2#
Randriamaholison takes the fight into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Randriamaholison. #BC2#
Randriamaholison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fleming fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Randriamaholison now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Randriamaholison gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fleming swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Randriamaholison! But no joy.
Randriamaholison stuffs the takedown attempt from Fleming. Fleming gets slowly back to his feet.
Fleming tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Randriamaholison defends well and Fleming ends up having to push Randriamaholison into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Randriamaholison gets underhooks to prevent Fleming's takedown attempt.
Randriamaholison is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fleming drops down looking for an ankle pick but Randriamaholison pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Randriamaholison clinches with his opponent. #T3#
Fleming tries to score a body lock takedown but Randriamaholison shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Randriamaholison holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Fleming goes for a takedown in the clinch but Randriamaholison prevents it. #BC2#
Randriamaholison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fleming misses with the combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Randriamaholison as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#Cam Fleming's cut is getting worse.
Fleming darts in looking for a takedown but Randriamaholison gets double underhooks and turns Fleming into the cage.
A short left from Randriamaholison. #BC2#
Randriamaholison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Randriamaholison gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fleming is looking to take this one to the mat.#T4#
Fleming is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Randriamaholison pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Randriamaholison lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Randriamaholison.
Fleming changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Randriamaholison fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Randriamaholison stuns Fleming with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Randriamaholison rushes Fleming and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Randriamaholison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Randriamaholison is looking to land body kicks.
Cam Fleming seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fleming tries to score a power double leg takedown but Randriamaholison sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fleming somewhat.
Boniface Randriamaholison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Randriamaholison jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boniface Randriamaholison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fleming fails with a takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boniface Randriamaholison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fleming has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28

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

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

#R1#
Akerfeldt ducks under a wild hook from Randriamaholison.
Randriamaholison moves out of range of the strikes.
Randriamaholison tries to clinch but Akerfeldt moves out of range.
Randriamaholison 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.
Akerfeldt throws a hook but Randriamaholison blocks it.
Akerfeldt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Akerfeldt jabs Randriamaholison right on the nose. Randriamaholison blinks but takes it well.
Randriamaholison throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Akerfeldt counter with a right hand.
Randriamaholison gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Akerfeldt with a jab.
Akerfeldt throws out a loose jab but Randriamaholison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akerfeldt moves out of range of the strikes.
Akerfeldt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Akerfeldt lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Randriamaholison has managed to clinch.
Randriamaholison is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Randriamaholison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Randriamaholison closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Akerfeldt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Randriamaholison avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Randriamaholison has Akerfeldt pressed against the cage.
Akerfeldt tries to score a body lock takedown but Randriamaholison shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Akerfeldt manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Akerfeldt is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Randriamaholison wants to stand but Akerfeldt is controlling his posture from full guard.
Randriamaholison is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Akerfeldt is trying to keep Randriamaholison in close. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Randriamaholison wants to get up but he can't break Akerfeldt's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Akerfeldt looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Akerfeldt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Randriamaholison.
Randriamaholison misses with a straight right.
Randriamaholison is looking to clinch but Akerfeldt is avoiding it.
Bjorn Akerfeldt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Randriamaholison closes the distance and clinches.
Randriamaholison gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Akerfeldt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjorn Akerfeldt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akerfeldt wants to take the fight to the mat but Randriamaholison manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T3##TD#
Akerfeldt has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Randriamaholison clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Akerfeldt trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Randriamaholison is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Akerfeldt is looking for the choke from the back position but Randriamaholison is controlling his hands well.
Randriamaholison is trying to get back to his feet but Akerfeldt has full control of the position and if anything, Randriamaholison has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Randriamaholison prevents Akerfeldt from getting a body triangle.
Randriamaholison is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Akerfeldt off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Randriamaholison is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Akerfeldt looking for the choke but no joy. #T4#
Randriamaholison is trying to get back to his feet but Akerfeldt has full control of the position and if anything, Randriamaholison has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Randriamaholison defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Akerfeldt's arms.
Randriamaholison is trying to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bjorn Akerfeldt dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Akerfeldt throws an overhand right that lands on Randriamaholison's shoulder, as Randriamaholison tries to avoid the shot.
Randriamaholison swinging wildly here.
Akerfeldt avoids the head kick by Randriamaholison.
Akerfeldt moves out of range as Randriamaholison strikes.
Akerfeldt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL2#
Randriamaholison pushes Akerfeldt up against the cage in a clinch.
Randriamaholison taking a breather.
Akerfeldt has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Randriamaholison after a bit of a struggle.
Akerfeldt looking for a takedown.
Randriamaholison gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Akerfeldt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjorn Akerfeldt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Randriamaholison holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randriamaholison pushes Akerfeldt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Randriamaholison is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1#
Randriamaholison lands with a short shot to the head.
Akerfeldt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Randriamaholison breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Akerfeldt tries to keep at a distance but Randriamaholison has taken the fight into the clinch.
Akerfeldt has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Randriamaholison after a bit of a struggle.
Randriamaholison prevents the takedown attempt.
Randriamaholison is pressed up against the cage. Akerfeldt has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Randriamaholison down to the mat. Randriamaholison avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Akerfeldt looks to land a left hand but Randriamaholison moved out of range nicely.
Randriamaholison connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab from Akerfeldt misses.
Randriamaholison gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Akerfeldt makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#CL2#
Randriamaholison gets a clinch. #BC2#
Randriamaholison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Randriamaholison moves in looking to clinch but Akerfeldt pushes him off.
Randriamaholison is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Randriamaholison tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Akerfeldt throws a looping overhand right but Randriamaholison ducks down to avoid it.
Akerfeldt is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Randriamaholison tries to clinch up but Akerfeldt circles away and keeps his distance.
Akerfeldt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Randriamaholison misses with a straight left.
Bjorn Akerfeldt is winning the standup battle so far.
Randriamaholison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akerfeldt.
Akerfeldt tries for a takedown but Randriamaholison circles away easily
and Randriamaholison counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Randriamaholison blocks a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Randriamaholison. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Randriamaholison.
Akerfeldt throws an overhand right that lands on Randriamaholison's shoulder, as Randriamaholison tries to avoid the shot.
Randriamaholison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Randriamaholison dips to his left and cracks Akerfeldt with an uppercut!
Randriamaholison slips under a jab.
Akerfeldt tries to move into range but Randriamaholison moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
Randriamaholison moves into range and clinches up with Akerfeldt.#T3#
Randriamaholison stops a takedown attempt from Akerfeldt. #BC2#
Randriamaholison breaks from the clinch.
Akerfeldt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akerfeldt misses with an uppercut.
Akerfeldt is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Akerfeldt misses with a right hand
and Randriamaholison connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Bjorn Akerfeldt has been cut.
Randriamaholison moves away from the strike by Akerfeldt. #CL2#
Randriamaholison has taken the fight to the clinch.
Akerfeldt is working for takedown but Randriamaholison is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Randriamaholison manages to break the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Randriamaholison blocks the leg kick.
Randriamaholison throws a looping overhand right but Akerfeldt ducks down to avoid it. #KD2#
Randriamaholison cracks Akerfeldt with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Akerfeldt looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Randriamaholison finish him?
Boniface Randriamaholison 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.
A jab from Akerfeldt finds it's way through Randriamaholison's defenses.
Randriamaholison tries to close the distance and clinch up but Akerfeldt swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4##CL2#
Randriamaholison forces Akerfeldt back against the cage and clinches.
Boniface Randriamaholison seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Akerfeldt changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Randriamaholison fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Randriamaholison staying out of range there.
A nice side step and Randriamaholison releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL2#
Randriamaholison closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Randriamaholison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Randriamaholison instigates a clinch.
Akerfeldt drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Randriamaholison is pressed up against the cage. Akerfeldt has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Randriamaholison down to the mat. Randriamaholison avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Randriamaholison has Akerfeldt up against the cage in a clinch.
Akerfeldt drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Randriamaholison gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Akerfeldt drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boniface Randriamaholison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Akerfeldt's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Randriamaholison is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Randriamaholison clinches up with Akerfeldt and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Randriamaholison breaks from the clinch.
Randriamaholison tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Akerfeldt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Randriamaholison walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Randriamaholison swings for the body but Akerfeldt moves out of range.
Randriamaholison moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Randriamaholison moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Randriamaholison closes the distance and clinches.
Randriamaholison's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC2#
Randriamaholison manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randriamaholison throws a hook but Akerfeldt blocks it.#CL2#
Randriamaholison closes the distance and clinches.
Randriamaholison controlling the action here for a moment. #T1#
Akerfeldt is trying to drag Randriamaholison to the mat but Randriamaholison just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Akerfeldt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Randriamaholison breaks the clinch.
Randriamaholison tries to clinch up.
Randriamaholison moves forwards but Akerfeldt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Akerfeldt moves out of range of the leg kick from Randriamaholison.
Akerfeldt throws an overhand right that lands on Randriamaholison's shoulder, as Randriamaholison tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Akerfeldt.
Akerfeldt avoids the head kick by Randriamaholison.
A little feinted left hand from Akerfeldt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Akerfeldt throws a hook to the side of Randriamaholison's head but Randriamaholison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Randriamaholison is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Akerfeldt thuds his right hand into Randriamaholison's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
Randriamaholison has taken the fight to the clinch.
Akerfeldt wants to take the fight to the mat but Randriamaholison manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjorn Akerfeldt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akerfeldt can't get the takedown.
Randriamaholison lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Akerfeldt backwards.
Akerfeldt wants to take the fight to the mat but Randriamaholison manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Randriamaholison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Randriamaholison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Akerfeldt scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Akerfeldt looking to control but instead Randriamaholison has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Randriamaholison is trying to stand up here but Akerfeldt is controlling him well. #T3##ES2#
Randriamaholison pushes Akerfeldt off and gets back to his feet.
Akerfeldt throws a lazy right hand but Randriamaholison sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Randriamaholison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Randriamaholison stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Akerfeldt.
Randriamaholison misses the jab.
Randriamaholison tries to move into range but Akerfeldt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Akerfeldt misses the target.
Akerfeldt fails with the takedown.
Randriamaholison throws out a counter right but Akerfeldt avoids it with no problem.
Akerfeldt looks to land a left hand but Randriamaholison moved out of range nicely.
Akerfeldt lands with an uppercut that bounces Randriamaholison off the cage and back into range.
Randriamaholison tries to clinch up.#T4##CL2#
Randriamaholison closes the distance and clinches.
Akerfeldt tries for a takedown. No joy.
Randriamaholison controlling the action here for a moment. #BC2#
Randriamaholison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Randriamaholison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akerfeldt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Randriamaholison misses its intended target.
Randriamaholison tries to clinch but Akerfeldt moves out of range.
Akerfeldt walks into a jab.
Randriamaholison looks to land a left hand but Akerfeldt moved out of range nicely.
Randriamaholison scores with a decent looking hook.
Randriamaholison slips a straight right by Akerfeldt.
Randriamaholison looks to clinch
and Akerfeldt counters with a straight right hand.
Randriamaholison walks into a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boniface Randriamaholison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Randriamaholison 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boniface Randriamaholison!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 08, 2024

#R1#
Randriamaholison closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kueller bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kueller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Randriamaholison circles away quickly and effectively.
Kueller throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Randriamaholison counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kueller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kueller moves in looking to clinch but Randriamaholison pushes him off.
Kueller lands a head kick! #CL#
Randriamaholison has Kueller up against the cage in a clinch.
Kueller blocks a body shot from Randriamaholison. #BC#
Randriamaholison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Randriamaholison throws a leg kick but Kueller moved away.
Kueller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kueller lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kueller scores with a head kick. Randriamaholison tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Randriamaholison tries to clinch up but Kueller circles away and keeps his distance.
Kueller unleashes a big counter combination but Randriamaholison bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Randriamaholison avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
A right-left combo lands from Kueller.
Kueller fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Randriamaholison has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kueller throws the kick towards the body but Randriamaholison avoids it.#CL#
Randriamaholison closes the distance and pushes Kueller back into the cage.
Randriamaholison tries to break the clinch but Kueller is controlling the position.
Kueller avoids the elbow strike from Randriamaholison, against the cage.
Kueller misses with an elbow strike. #BC2#
Kueller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Randriamaholison has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Kueller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sloppy strikes from Kueller. Those never looked like landing.
Randriamaholison tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kueller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kueller lands with a nice body kick. #KD#
Randriamaholison feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kueller sprawling to the canvas! Kueller rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Randriamaholison finish him?! #CUT#It looks like Benjamin Kueller has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Randriamaholison throws a monster overhand right that drops Kueller! Randriamaholison follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boniface Randriamaholison!

Event: HFC 110: Ilmarinen vs Godwin
Date: Nov 18, 2023

#R1#
Randriamaholison ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thevenet takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Randriamaholison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thevenet was well out of range. Poor timing from Randriamaholison.
Randriamaholison throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Thevenet counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Thevenet.
Randriamaholison keeping moving, preventing Thevenet from controlling successfully.
Randriamaholison keeping full guard, as Thevenet tries to pass.
Thevenet seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Thevenet throws a strike but Randriamaholison rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Thevenet looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Thevenet is pulling down on Randriamaholison's head to control his posture.
Randriamaholison stopping the sweep attempt from Thevenet.
Randriamaholison controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Thevenet tries to strike from the bottom.
Thevenet wants to sweep but no luck.
Randriamaholison trying to control but Thevenet is working from the bottom.
Thevenet looking to control.
Thevenet wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Randriamaholison lands a jab to Thevenet's midsection.
Thevenet bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Randriamaholison just misses with a punch to the body.
Thevenet attempts a counter takedown but Randriamaholison avoids it well and moves away.
Randriamaholison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thevenet misses with a body shot.
Thevenet lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Randriamaholison at a distance.
Randriamaholison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boniface Randriamaholison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Randriamaholison misses with a looping left.
Thevenet moves into range and connects with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Randriamaholison.
A slow jab from Randriamaholison misses its intended target.
Randriamaholison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thevenet uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Randriamaholison.
Thevenet half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Randriamaholison fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thevenet lands with an uppercut that bounces Randriamaholison off the cage and back into range.#T3#
Thevenet slips a jab from Randriamaholison.
Thevenet looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Randriamaholison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thevenet manages to avoid it.
Randriamaholison throws a body punch but Thevenet moves out of range.
Randriamaholison is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thevenet rather than just go for the knockout.
A swing and a miss from Thevenet.
A countering left hand to the body from Randriamaholison misses.
Randriamaholison takes a swing at Thevenet's ribcage but misses.
Thevenet fails with a takedown attempt.
Randriamaholison just misses with a punch to the body.
Randriamaholison swings for the body but Thevenet moves out of range.
Thevenet attempts a counter takedown but Randriamaholison avoids it well and moves away.
Randriamaholison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thevenet.
Randriamaholison takes a swing at Thevenet's ribcage but misses.
Thevenet defending well as Randriamaholison loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Thevenet looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T4#
Randriamaholison tries to roll over but Thevenet keeps him under control.
Thevenet not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thevenet throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thevenet wants to control but Randriamaholison is keeping him busy.
Randriamaholison keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Randriamaholison wants to get back to his feet.
Thevenet wants to take a breather but Randriamaholison is having none of it.
Thevenet working over Randriamaholison with some ground and pound. Randriamaholison looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Randriamaholison keeps control of the position for the meantime.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boniface Randriamaholison dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Randriamaholison takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Randriamaholison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thevenet just misses with a punch to the body.
Boniface Randriamaholison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thevenet blocks a jab.
Randriamaholison jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice body punch from Thevenet.
Thevenet swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Randriamaholison.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randriamaholison misses with a body shot.
Randriamaholison is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Randriamaholison lands with a hook. Thevenet tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Randriamaholison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thevenet changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Randriamaholison is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Randriamaholison throws a jab when Thevenet was well out of range.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Randriamaholison.
Randriamaholison takes a swing at Thevenet's ribcage but misses.
Thevenet appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Randriamaholison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thevenet.
Thevenet jabs at Randriamaholison's body.
Thevenet changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Randriamaholison tries to avoid it but Thevenet manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Randriamaholison to the ground. Randriamaholison escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Randriamaholison now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Randriamaholison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thevenet manages to avoid it.
Thevenet misses with a body shot.
Randriamaholison swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Randriamaholison. Thevenet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Randriamaholison swings for the body but Thevenet moves out of range.
Thevenet lands with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Randriamaholison.
Thevenet with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Thevenet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Randriamaholison.
Thevenet closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A jab from Thevenet misses.
Randriamaholison looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Randriamaholison bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Randriamaholison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thevenet.
Thevenet attempts a counter takedown but Randriamaholison avoids it well and moves away.
Randriamaholison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Randriamaholison lands a nice looking body shot.
Randriamaholison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Randriamaholison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thevenet moves away.
Randriamaholison misses with an uppercut. Thevenet saw that one coming.
Thevenet misses with a straight right.
Randriamaholison wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Randriamaholison's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thevenet connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Randriamaholison scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Randriamaholison misses with a hook #TD#
and Thevenet counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Thevenet.
Randriamaholison preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Randriamaholison trying to control the position here.
Thevenet is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Amadeo Thevenet overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thevenet throwing strikes from guard but Randriamaholison blocks nicely.
Thevenet trying to control the position from guard on top but Randriamaholison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Randriamaholison preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Thevenet is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Randriamaholison keeping moving, preventing Thevenet from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Thevenet in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thevenet being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Randriamaholison jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thevenet drops down looking for a counter takedown but Randriamaholison sprawls and moves away.
Randriamaholison throws the left hand but Thevenet avoids the punch easily.
Randriamaholison throws a body punch but Thevenet moves out of range.
Thevenet half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Amadeo Thevenet 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#
Thevenet avoids the body shot from Randriamaholison.
Thevenet attempts a counter takedown but Randriamaholison avoids it well and moves away.
Thevenet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Randriamaholison looks to score with a jab to the body but Thevenet is just out of range.
Randriamaholison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thevenet manages to avoid it.
Randriamaholison drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Randriamaholison takes a swing at Thevenet's ribcage but misses.
Randriamaholison misses with a straight left.
Thevenet attempts a counter takedown but Randriamaholison avoids it well and moves away.
Randriamaholison misses with a straight right.
Thevenet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randriamaholison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Randriamaholison pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thevenet feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice body punch from Thevenet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thevenet.
Thevenet is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Randriamaholison swings for the body but Thevenet moves out of range.
Randriamaholison punishes Thevenet's body with a nice straight punch.
Thevenet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Randriamaholison.
Thevenet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Randriamaholison.
Randriamaholison just misses with a punch to the body.
Thevenet lands with an uppercut that bounces Randriamaholison off the cage and back into range.
Thevenet cracks Randriamaholison with an open hand slap.
Thevenet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thevenet avoids the body shot from Randriamaholison.
Thevenet swings for the body but Randriamaholison moves out of range.
Randriamaholison appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Thevenet throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Randriamaholison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Randriamaholison throws a body punch but Thevenet moves out of range.
Thevenet scores with a shot to the body. #T2#
Thevenet avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thevenet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thevenet throws a lazy right hand but Randriamaholison sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thevenet takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Randriamaholison missing with a left hand there. Thevenet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Randriamaholison throws a jab but it's blocked by Thevenet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Thevenet drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Randriamaholison is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Thevenet presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Thevenet has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Randriamaholison avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Randriamaholison is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thevenet is defending well for now.
Thevenet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thevenet swings wildly with an uppercut but Randriamaholison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thevenet tries to throw a body punch but Randriamaholison avoids it by throwing Thevenet back against the cage. #T3#
Thevenet lands a right hand.
Thevenet misses with some punches. #TD#
Thevenet has picked Randriamaholison up - he's going for a ride! Thevenet dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Randriamaholison keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thevenet trying to control from half guard but Randriamaholison is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thevenet looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Thevenet thows a huge punch but Randriamaholison dodges it nicely.
Thevenet scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Thevenet is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Thevenet lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
Thevenet missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thevenet thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Randriamaholison is trying to stand back up but Thevenet is controlling him
Randriamaholison is looking to control Thevenet's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Randriamaholison avoid being mounted?
Thevenet seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Randriamaholison keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thevenet not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nice strikes from Thevenet there.
Well, if Thevenet 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Amadeo Thevenet.
I think Thevenet has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amadeo Thevenet!
A very excited looking Amadeo Thevenet 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: HFC 105: Ilmarinen vs Holy
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
Randriamaholison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Randriamaholison connects with a crisp jab.
Randriamaholison jabs at Matthews's body.
Randriamaholison dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Randriamaholison swings away with a body shot that misses
and Matthews counters with a stiff right hand.
Randriamaholison moves into range and connects with a jab.
Matthews uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Randriamaholison.
Randriamaholison digs a good hook to Matthews's body.
Randriamaholison throws an overhand right that lands on Matthews's shoulder, as Matthews tries to avoid the shot.
Matthews appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A jab from Randriamaholison misses.
Randriamaholison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matthews moves away.
Matthews appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Randriamaholison changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Randriamaholison dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matthews closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Randriamaholison loads up on a big right hand but Matthews slips the punch.
Matthews takes a swing at Randriamaholison's ribcage but misses.
Randriamaholison misses with a jab to the body
and Matthews connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matthews misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Randriamaholison. Matthews does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Matthews was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Randriamaholison.
Randriamaholison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matthews.
Randriamaholison swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matthews takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Randriamaholison misses with a jab to the body
and Matthews counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Randriamaholison connects with a body shot.
Randriamaholison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A shot to the body from Matthews misses
and Randriamaholison counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Randriamaholison scores with a shot to the body.
Randriamaholison throws a predictable looking body shot
and Matthews connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Randriamaholison throws a body punch but Matthews moves out of range.
Randriamaholison is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Matthews rather than just go for the knockout.
Randriamaholison takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Randriamaholison misses with a left hand
and Matthews counters with a stiff right hand.
Randriamaholison lands with a shot to the body.
Randriamaholison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Randriamaholison just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Randriamaholison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matthews throwing a counter right hand but Randriamaholison manages to avoid it.
Randriamaholison thuds a left hand into Matthews's body.
Randriamaholison misses with an uppercut. Matthews saw that one coming.
Randriamaholison throws a predictable looking body shot
and Matthews counters with a nice uppercut.
Matthews uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Randriamaholison.
A quick step to the side and Matthews tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matthews throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice side step and Randriamaholison releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Matthews swings widly with a right hand
and Randriamaholison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Randriamaholison. Matthews does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matthews uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Randriamaholison.
Randriamaholison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matthews. #T4#
Randriamaholison ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Randriamaholison throws out a counter right but Matthews avoids it with no problem.
Randriamaholison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matthews manages to avoid it.
Randriamaholison fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Randriamaholison misses the shot to the body.
Randriamaholison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Randriamaholison throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Matthews misses its target.
Randriamaholison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matthews manages to avoid it.
Randriamaholison misses with an uppercut
and Matthews counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Randriamaholison comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Randriamaholison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matthews.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boniface Randriamaholison dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Matthews thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matthews gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Matthews takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Randriamaholison throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matthews sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Matthews on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Randriamaholison fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Randriamaholison changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Matthews might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Randriamaholison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matthews was well out of range. Poor timing from Randriamaholison.
Matthews throwing a counter right hand but Randriamaholison manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randriamaholison throws the left hand but Matthews avoids the punch easily.
Matthews was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Randriamaholison misses with the combination.
A slow jab from Matthews misses its intended target. #T1#
Matthews on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've been told by Matthews's head coaches at in shig we trust that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Randriamaholison misses with a jab to the body
letting Matthews counter with a right hand.
Randriamaholison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matthews is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Randriamaholison.
A nice side step and Randriamaholison releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Matthews avoids the body shot from Randriamaholison.
Randriamaholison avoids the body shot from Matthews.
A countering left hand to the body from Randriamaholison misses.
Some wild striking there from Randriamaholison.
A little feinted left hand from Matthews on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matthews lands a slapping body shot.
Randriamaholison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matthews was well out of range. Poor timing from Randriamaholison.#T2#
Randriamaholison gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matthews.
Randriamaholison lands the left hand.
Randriamaholison jabs at Matthews's body.
Randriamaholison stuns Matthews with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matthews shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Randriamaholison just misses with a punch to the body.
Randriamaholison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Randriamaholison misses with a hook.
Matthews swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boniface Randriamaholison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matthews throws a shot from downtown. Randriamaholison moves away and avoids it.
Matthews uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Randriamaholison.#T3#
Randriamaholison slips a straight right by Matthews.
Randriamaholison thuds a left hand into Matthews's body.
Matthews misses with a hook to the body
and Matthews takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Randriamaholison lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice defenses there by Randriamaholison.
Randriamaholison doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Randriamaholison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Randriamaholison looks to throw the jab but Matthews is out of range.
Matthews swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matthews keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matthews is looking to counter punch.
Randriamaholison connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Randriamaholison misses with a body shot. #T4#
Matthews connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Good standup being displayed there by Matthews as he connects with a hook.
Randriamaholison throws a jab when Matthews was well out of range.
It looked like Matthews wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Randriamaholison lands with a nice combination. Matthews backs away looking to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Randriamaholison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matthews.
Matthews takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Randriamaholison misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Randriamaholison. Matthews does a little dance to reset his feet.
Randriamaholison throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Randriamaholison changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boniface Randriamaholison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Matthews's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Randriamaholison connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Matthews scrambles back to his feet.
Matthews gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Randriamaholison takes a swing at Matthews's ribcage but misses.
Boniface Randriamaholison is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Matthews takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Randriamaholison lands with a shot to the body.
Good shot there by Randriamaholison.
Randriamaholison lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randriamaholison lands a jab to Matthews's midsection.
Randriamaholison scores with a hook to the body. Matthews takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Randriamaholison lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Randriamaholison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matthews moves away.
Randriamaholison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matthews is looking to counter punch.
Matthews keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Randriamaholison looks to land a right hand but Matthews moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Matthews on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Randriamaholison lands with a cross.
Randriamaholison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matthews was well out of range. Poor timing from Randriamaholison.
Randriamaholison jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Randriamaholison throws out a loose jab but Matthews uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matthews throwing a counter right hand but Randriamaholison manages to avoid it.
Randriamaholison lands a nice hook to Matthews's body. Matthews takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Matthews closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Maurice Matthews has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jab from Randriamaholison.
Randriamaholison comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boniface Randriamaholison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Randriamaholison misses with a wild body shot.
Randriamaholison scores with a jab to the body.
Randriamaholison with a hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Randriamaholison misses with a body shot.
Matthews swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Randriamaholison fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Randriamaholison takes a swing at Matthews's ribcage but misses.
Randriamaholison throws a body shot but no joy.
Randriamaholison swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Randriamaholison throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Randriamaholison lands a jab.
Randriamaholison has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Matthews uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Randriamaholison.
Matthews takes one on the button.
Randriamaholison paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Randriamaholison lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matthews at a distance.
Matthews staying out of range there.
Matthews looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Matthews takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Randriamaholison connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Matthews momentarily. #T4#
Randriamaholison lands a jab to the nose.
Randriamaholison lands with a shot to the body.
Matthews moves away from the strike by Randriamaholison.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Randriamaholison changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Randriamaholison connects with a body shot that sends Matthews's belly button to the back.
Randriamaholison gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Randriamaholison misses with a wild body shot.
Randriamaholison connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Randriamaholison scores with a hook to the body. Matthews takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Randriamaholison lands with a nice body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boniface Randriamaholison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Randriamaholison 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 William Peck scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 26:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boniface Randriamaholison!

Event: Bounty Tournament 5
Date: Aug 27, 2023

#R1#
Randriamaholison rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crusher moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Crusher swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Randriamaholison throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Randriamaholison tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Crusher manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Randriamaholison moves in looking to clinch but Crusher pushes him off.
Randriamaholison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crusher was well out of range. Poor timing from Randriamaholison.
Crusher attempts a counter takedown but Randriamaholison avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randriamaholison misses with a left hand #TD#
and Crusher decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Randriamaholison's guard.
Randriamaholison is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Crusher is controlling him.
Randriamaholison can't keep his opponent in guard - Crusher advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1##SUB#
Crusher is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Randriamaholison doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Crusher .
Crusher is nestled in close to Randriamaholison, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Crusher wants to pass the guard but Randriamaholison is defending well.
Crusher wants to control but Randriamaholison is keeping him busy.
Crusher is thwarting Randriamaholison's attempts to control the position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Crusher with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Crusher wants to take a breather but Randriamaholison is having none of it.
Crusher missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Crusher throwing shots but Randriamaholison is blocking nicely.
Randriamaholison trying to hold on to Crusher 's head to control him but Crusher postures up.
Crusher missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Crusher not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Crusher is looking for a kimura here. #T3#
Crusher stops Randriamaholison from getting back to his feet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Crusher tries to pass to full mount but Randriamaholison defends it.
Crusher wants to control but Randriamaholison is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Randriamaholison looks to score with a jab to the body but Crusher is just out of range.
Crusher feinted with a counter takedown.
Randriamaholison misses with a jab to the body #TD#
and Crusher counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Crusher thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Crusher looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nice strikes from Crusher there.
Randriamaholison on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Crusher trying to control the action but Randriamaholison is working from the bottom.
Crusher thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Randriamaholison's head.
Randriamaholison is refusing to be controlled, as Crusher sits in half guard.
Nice strikes from Crusher there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crusher wants to take a breather but Randriamaholison is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Crusher dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Randriamaholison misses with an uppercut.
Crusher swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Randriamaholison tries to clinch up but Crusher circles away and keeps his distance.
Randriamaholison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crusher .
Randriamaholison misses with a wild body shot.
Crusher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Randriamaholison.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Randriamaholison.
Randriamaholison scores with a punch to the head.
Crusher looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1##CL2#
Randriamaholison clinches with his opponent.
Randriamaholison swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crusher jumps guard but Randriamaholison turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Randriamaholison is pressed up against the cage. Crusher has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Randriamaholison down to the mat. Randriamaholison avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Randriamaholison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Randriamaholison throws a body punch but Crusher moves out of range.
Randriamaholison tests Crusher 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Randriamaholison looks to land a left hand but Crusher moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Randriamaholison throws a hook but Crusher blocks it.
Crusher avoids the body shot from Randriamaholison.
A looping hook to the body misses from Randriamaholison. Crusher does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crusher drops down looking for a counter takedown but Randriamaholison sprawls and moves away.
Randriamaholison misses with an uppercut.
Crusher half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Randriamaholison throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Crusher counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Randriamaholison!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Crusher wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Randriamaholison, who protects the arm well.
Crusher tries to advance to mount but Randriamaholison denies him. #T3##SUB#
Crusher is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Randriamaholison has escaped the position, nice work there.
Crusher scores with punches from side control. #SUB#
Crusher looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Randriamaholison dodges the ground and pound from Crusher .
Randriamaholison is trying to improve his position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Crusher working the strikes but Randriamaholison uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Crusher is trying to control. Randriamaholison wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Randriamaholison is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Crusher scores with a couple of nice shots.
Crusher trying to mount his opponent but Randriamaholison defends it.
Randriamaholison keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Crusher will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Crusher throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crusher lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Randriamaholison blocking the ground and pound attempt from Crusher .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boniface Randriamaholison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Randriamaholison tries to clinch but Crusher moves away #TD#
and Crusher counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Randriamaholison has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Stormcrow Centre. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Randriamaholison has hold of Crusher 's hands but Crusher slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crusher thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Randriamaholison's head. #SUB#
Crusher 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.
Randriamaholison keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crusher thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Randriamaholison's head. #T1#
Crusher stops Randriamaholison from getting back to his feet.
Jack Crusher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Crusher throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Randriamaholison blocking the ground and pound attempt from Crusher .
Crusher with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Crusher scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Crusher throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Randriamaholison to regain full guard.
Crusher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Randriamaholison can do to turn this around?
Crusher throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Crusher tries to free his leg and advance position but Randriamaholison is retaining full guard.
Crusher postures up. #T2#
Crusher trying to control the position from guard on top but Randriamaholison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crusher prevents Randriamaholison from getting back to his feet.
Crusher throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Randriamaholison just misses with a punch to the body.
Crusher changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Randriamaholison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crusher wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Randriamaholison looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Randriamaholison digs a good hook to Crusher 's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Randriamaholison. Crusher does a little dance to reset his feet.
Randriamaholison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Randriamaholison tries to clinch but Crusher is having none of it.
Crusher slips under a jab from Randriamaholison.
Crusher is looking to counter the offense by Randriamaholison and move into the clinch.
Randriamaholison fails with an attempt to clinch. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Randriamaholison. Crusher does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crusher takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Randriamaholison swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Crusher counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Crusher loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Crusher throws a big right hand that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crusher tries to free his leg and advance position but Randriamaholison is retaining full guard.
Randriamaholison preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Crusher trying to control but Randriamaholison is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Crusher showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Crusher has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Crusher !

Event: MMAHKI 70
Date: Aug 07, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Dratchev tries to keep at a distance but Randriamaholison has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dratchev lands an uppercut.
Randriamaholison working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dratchev throws a punch but it's blocked by Randriamaholison. #BC#
Dratchev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dratchev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Randriamaholison tries to clinch but Dratchev moves out of range.
Randriamaholison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dratchev.
Randriamaholison darts in trying to clinch
and Dratchev 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.
Randriamaholison tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dratchev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dratchev changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Randriamaholison tries to clinch there but Dratchev circles away. #T1#
Jab by Randriamaholison.#CUT2#It looks like Surkho Dratchev has been cut.
Dratchev finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dratchev throws a head kick but Randriamaholison moves out of range.
Randriamaholison throws a jab but it's blocked by Dratchev.
Randriamaholison takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dratchev moves out of range of the strikes.
Randriamaholison wants to clinch.
Dratchev throws a quick counter kick to the body but Randriamaholison avoids it.
Dratchev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Randriamaholison circles away quickly and effectively.
Dratchev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
Good shot there by Dratchev.
Dratchev throws a body punch but Randriamaholison moves out of range.
Randriamaholison on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dratchev.
Randriamaholison fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dratchev keeps the fight on the outside.
Dratchev throws a jab but it's blocked by Randriamaholison.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Randriamaholison misses with a hook. Dratchev ducked under it nicely.
Randriamaholison wants to clinch.#T3#
Randriamaholison throws a hook but Dratchev blocks it.
Dratchev seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Randriamaholison takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Randriamaholison tries to clinch but Dratchev moves out of range.
Dratchev wants to land a leg kick but Randriamaholison is out of range.
It seemed like Randriamaholison was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Randriamaholison tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dratchev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Randriamaholison throws a body punch but Dratchev moves out of range.
Dratchev staying out of range there.#CL2#
Randriamaholison moves into the clinch successfully.
Randriamaholison can't find room to land a body shot as Dratchev controls the action.
Randriamaholison is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Dratchev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dratchev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Randriamaholison working aggressively here. #T4##BC#
Dratchev breaks from the clinch.
Randriamaholison fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dratchev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Randriamaholison ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Randriamaholison forces Dratchev back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Dratchev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dratchev jabs at Randriamaholison's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Dratchev.
Dratchev misses with the combination.
Dratchev scores with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Surkho Dratchev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Surkho Dratchev's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Randriamaholison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dratchev.
Randriamaholison with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dratchev to score with a decent uppercut.
A punch combination from Dratchev misses.
Dratchev misses with a straight right.
Randriamaholison let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Randriamaholison darts in trying to clinch
and Randriamaholison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boniface Randriamaholison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick from Dratchev, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randriamaholison uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dratchev.#CL2#
Randriamaholison takes the fight into the clinch.
Dratchev is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dratchev. #T1#
Dratchev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Randriamaholison connects with a knee to the head.
Randriamaholison using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dratchev has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dratchev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dratchev tries to score a body lock takedown but Randriamaholison shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Randriamaholison lands with a left to the head.
Randriamaholison working aggressively here.
Randriamaholison landing knees to the head.
Dratchev misses with a punch to the body.
Dratchev misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Dratchev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Randriamaholison on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dratchev lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dratchev lands a body shot.
Randriamaholison moves to clinch but Dratchev breaks away
and Dratchev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Dratchev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dratchev throws out a powerful jab.
Randriamaholison misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Randriamaholison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dratchev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Randriamaholison can do to turn this around?
Dratchev misses with an uppercut
enabling Randriamaholison to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Dratchev has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Randriamaholison moves away from the strike by Dratchev.
A countering left hand to the body from Randriamaholison misses.#CL2#
Randriamaholison drives through and clinches with Dratchev against the cage.
Randriamaholison scores with a shot to the side of Dratchev's head.
Dratchev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Randriamaholison connects with a knee to the head.
Randriamaholison throws a punch but it's blocked by Dratchev. #BC#
Dratchev breaks from the clinch.
Dratchev with a nice calf kick.#T3#
Dratchev connects with an inside leg kick.
Dratchev tries to bum rush Randriamaholison with a series of wild strikes but Randriamaholison uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Randriamaholison is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Randriamaholison looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dratchev cracks Randriamaholison with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Randriamaholison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dratchev.
Dratchev scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Randriamaholison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dratchev. #T4#
Randriamaholison takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Randriamaholison tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dratchev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Randriamaholison instigates a clinch.
Dratchev tries to circle away but Randriamaholison has him pinned against the cage.
Dratchev is trying to push Randriamaholison away but Randriamaholison has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dratchev is trying to force a seperation but Randriamaholison has the dominant position.
Randriamaholison with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Dratchev scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD#
Dratchev jumps into guard, dragging Randriamaholison to the mat. #SUB#
Dratchev is looking for a triangle but Randriamaholison pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Dratchev is looking for a triangle but Randriamaholison pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Surkho Dratchev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Surkho Dratchev's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Randriamaholison has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dratchev finds it's way round the side to connect with Randriamaholison's head.
Randriamaholison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dratchev.
Nice jab there from Randriamaholison.
Randriamaholison moves in looking to clinch but Dratchev pushes him off.
Randriamaholison swinging wildly here.
Dratchev appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dratchev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL2#
Randriamaholison forces Dratchev back against the cage and clinches.
Randriamaholison misses with a knee to the head. #T1#
Randriamaholison swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Randriamaholison stalling the fight.
Dratchev tries to pull guard but Randriamaholison forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Randriamaholison's coach down at Stormcrow Centre was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Randriamaholison's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A short right from Dratchev.
Boniface Randriamaholison seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Randriamaholison softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Randriamaholison using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dratchev has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right from Randriamaholison on the inside. #BC#
Dratchev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Randriamaholison lands with a good body shot.
Randriamaholison closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dratchev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Randriamaholison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dratchev.
Randriamaholison tries to clinch up
and Dratchev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Dratchev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Randriamaholison has managed to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Dratchev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Randriamaholison tries to clinch up but Dratchev circles away and keeps his distance.
As Randriamaholison tries to get set, Dratchev tries to push him back and clinch up but Randriamaholison manages to avoid the attempt.
Randriamaholison wants to clinch up but Dratchev keeps it at a distance.
Dratchev feinted with a counter takedown.
Dratchev lands a right hook to the body.
Randriamaholison tries to clinch up.
Randriamaholison checks a leg kick. #T3#
Randriamaholison doesn't manage to clinch there - Dratchev circles away.
Dratchev is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#CL2#
Randriamaholison gets a clinch.
Randriamaholison lands with a short shot to the head. #TD#
Dratchev manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Dratchev working for submissions but it's allowed Randriamaholison to get to half guard.
Randriamaholison tries to pass to full mount but Dratchev defends it.
Dratchev is in trouble now - Randriamaholison has advanced to mount! #T4#
Randriamaholison can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dratchev is looking to escape.
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.
Dratchev is wriggling around trying to escape.
Randriamaholison pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Randriamaholison is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boniface Randriamaholison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dratchev has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Surkho Dratchev!
After winning the bout, Surkho Dratchev thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: ICE 10:
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1#
Randriamaholison is looking to clinch but Warrior is avoiding it.
Randriamaholison tries to clinch up but Warrior circles away and keeps his distance.
Randriamaholison is looking to clinch but Warrior is avoiding it. #CL#
Warrior gets tackled into the cage by Randriamaholison. Randriamaholison maintains the clinch. #KD#
Randriamaholison drops Warrior with a big knee straight up the middle! Warrior is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#Warrior is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Hulk Warrior has been cut.#CL#
Randriamaholison closes the distance and pushes Warrior back into the cage.
Warrior is still on wobbly legs! Can Randriamaholison finish him?
Randriamaholison using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Warrior has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Warrior seems to have recovered his senses.
Randriamaholison lands a big knee! That's hurt Warrior! Oh, he's all over the place! Randriamaholison lands another knee that sends Warrior to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boniface Randriamaholison!

Event: ICE 7: AkaÊ»u
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1#
Butts lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Randriamaholison rushes Butts and presses him up against the cage.
Butts blocks an elbow strike.
Randriamaholison throws a knee to the head but misses.
Randriamaholison with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Randriamaholison misses with a knee strike.
Randriamaholison misses with a knee to the head.
Randriamaholison misses with a knee to the head.
Butts wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Butts wants to get back to striking at distance but Randriamaholison won't allow it.
Randriamaholison keeps control of Butts as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butts dodges an elbow strike from Randriamaholison.
Randriamaholison content to slow the pace in the clinch.
I was talking to Butts's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Butts wants to break the clinch but can't.
Butts working hard to break the clinch.
Butts managing to block the knees to the body from Randriamaholison. #T1#
Randriamaholison misses with a knee strike.
Randriamaholison using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Butts has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Randriamaholison throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Butts blocks it with crossed arms.
Randriamaholison throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Butts blocks it with crossed arms.
Butts can't break the clinch. #BC#
Butts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Randriamaholison is looking to clinch but Butts is avoiding it. #CL2#
Randriamaholison has managed to clinch.
Randriamaholison tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Butts is looking to break free of the clinch but Randriamaholison has double underhooks.
Randriamaholison tries to land a knee to the head but Butts blocks with his arms. #BC#
Butts manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Randriamaholison clinches up with Butts and pushes him back against the cage.
Randriamaholison throws a knee to the head but misses.
Randriamaholison tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Randriamaholison's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Randriamaholison's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T2#
Randriamaholison landing knees to the body.
Butts tries to break free but Randriamaholison pushes him back against the cage.
Randriamaholison unloads a knee to the mid-section. Butts lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Randriamaholison using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Butts has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Randriamaholison tries to land a knee to the head but Butts blocks with his arms.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Randriamaholison tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Butts wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Randriamaholison has him pressed against the cage.
Randriamaholison tries to land a knee to the head but Butts blocks with his arms.
Come on Randriamaholison - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Randriamaholison throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Butts blocks it with crossed arms.
Randriamaholison throws a knee to the head but misses.
Randriamaholison throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Butts blocks it with crossed arms. #T3#
Randriamaholison tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Butts wants to break the clinch but can't.
Butts is trying to break free.
Randriamaholison tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC#
Butts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Butterfingers Butts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Butts connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Randriamaholison has Butts up against the cage in a clinch.
Randriamaholison misses with a knee strike.
Randriamaholison throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Butts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Butts connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Randriamaholison momentarily.
Randriamaholison on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Butts swats away the attempt to clinch by Randriamaholison.#T4#
Randriamaholison fails with an attempt to clinch.
Butts bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Randriamaholison's head.
Randriamaholison tries to close the distance and clinch but Butts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Randriamaholison on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Butts scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Butts's jab looks to have found its range, popping Randriamaholison under the eye.
Randriamaholison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Butts.
Randriamaholison moves in looking to clinch but Butts pushes him off.
Butts is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#CL2#
Randriamaholison closes the distance and pushes Butts back into the cage.
Randriamaholison throws a knee to the head but misses.
Randriamaholison misses with an elbow over the top.
Randriamaholison tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Butts wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Randriamaholison has him pressed against the cage.
Randriamaholison tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Randriamaholison.
Randriamaholison with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Randriamaholison misses with a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boniface Randriamaholison dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Randriamaholison takes one to the chin there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice cross by Butts.
Randriamaholison tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Butts manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Butts lands with a nice body punch.
Randriamaholison fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Butts lands a jab.
Randriamaholison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Butts.
Randriamaholison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Randriamaholison takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Randriamaholison moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Randriamaholison on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Randriamaholison ducks under a wild hook from Butts.
Butts connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Butts avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Butts avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Butts is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
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!
Butts throws a good cross that connects.
Randriamaholison doesn't manage to clinch there - Butts circles away.
Butts scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Randriamaholison rushes Butts and presses him up against the cage.
Randriamaholison tries a knee to the head but Butts blocks it.
Randriamaholison with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC#
Butts manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Butts throws a hook but Randriamaholison blocks it.
Randriamaholison fails with an attempt to clinch.
Butts connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Randriamaholison moves in looking to clinch but Butts pushes him off.
Butts works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Butts throws a looping overhand right but Randriamaholison ducks down to avoid it.
Randriamaholison ducks under a wild hook from Butts.
Randriamaholison moves out of range as Butts strikes.
Randriamaholison appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Butterfingers Butts is winning the standup battle so far.
Butts misses with a straight right.
Butts swats away the attempt to clinch by Randriamaholison.
Butts ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Randriamaholison tries to clinch up.
Randriamaholison walks into a straight right hand from Butts.
Randriamaholison tries to close the distance and clinch up but Butts swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Butts swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Butts with a nice cross.
Randriamaholison moves in looking to clinch but Butts pushes him off.
Butts lunges at Randriamaholison with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Randriamaholison's hand. #CL2#
Randriamaholison has managed to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Butts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Butts throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Butts.
Randriamaholison slips a jab from Butts.
Butts throws a hook to the side of Randriamaholison's head but Randriamaholison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Randriamaholison has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Randriamaholison tries to clinch but Butts moves out of range.
Butts thows a left - swing and a miss!
Randriamaholison throws out a loose jab but Butts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Randriamaholison throws a shot from downtown. Butts moves away and avoids it.
Butts throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Randriamaholison drives through and clinches with Butts against the cage.
Randriamaholison trying to land knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Butts tries to break the clinch but Randriamaholison is controlling the position.
Randriamaholison tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T3#
Randriamaholison tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Randriamaholison tries a knee to the head but Butts blocks it.
Randriamaholison tries a knee to the head but Butts blocks it. #BC#
Butts breaks from the clinch.
Butts misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Randriamaholison gets a clinch.
Randriamaholison using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Butts has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Randriamaholison is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Butts is defending well for now.
Randriamaholison with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Randriamaholison tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Randriamaholison tries a knee to the head but Butts blocks it.
Randriamaholison throws a knee to the head but misses.
Randriamaholison tries a knee to the head but Butts blocks it. #BC#
Butts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Randriamaholison blocks a jab.
Randriamaholison ducks under a wild hook from Butts.
Butts listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Butts looks to land a left hand but Randriamaholison moved out of range nicely.
Butts connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Randriamaholison tries to clinch up.
Butts swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Randriamaholison wants to clinch.
Butts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Randriamaholison.
Butts swats away the attempt to clinch by Randriamaholison.
Butts misses with a straight left.
Butts clobbers Randriamaholison with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Randriamaholison tries to close the distance and clinch but Butts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Butts pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Randriamaholison appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Butts misses the jab.
Butts scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Randriamaholison closes the distance and clinches.
Randriamaholison stalls.
Randriamaholison leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Butterfingers Butts dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Butts avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Randriamaholison is looking to clinch.
Butts pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Butts misses the jab.
Butts lands with an overhand left.
Randriamaholison is looking to clinch.
Butts lands a nice shot to the body.
Butts ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Randriamaholison ducks under a wild hook from Butts.
Randriamaholison fails with an attempt to clinch.
Butts swats away the attempt to clinch by Randriamaholison.
Butts is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Randriamaholison is looking to clinch but Butts is avoiding it.
Butts swats away the attempt to clinch by Randriamaholison.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Randriamaholison manages to avoid it.
Randriamaholison fails with an attempt to clinch.
Butts throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Randriamaholison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Butts throws a lazy right hand but Randriamaholison sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Butts fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Randriamaholison ducks under a wild hook from Butts.
Randriamaholison wants to clinch up but Butts keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Butts loads up on a big right hand but Randriamaholison slips the punch.#CL2#
Randriamaholison has managed to clinch.
Butts has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Butts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Butts misses with a hook. Randriamaholison ducked under it nicely.
Butts catches Randriamaholison with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Randriamaholison moves forwards but Butts connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Randriamaholison takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Butts throws a hook to the side of Randriamaholison's head but Randriamaholison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Randriamaholison gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Randriamaholison using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Butts has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Randriamaholison throws a knee to the head but misses.
Randriamaholison using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Butts has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Butts can't break the clinch. #BC#
Butts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Randriamaholison uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Butts.#T2#
Butts scores with a nice right hand.
Randriamaholison takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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!#CL2#
Randriamaholison closes the distance and clinches.
Butts is looking to break free of the clinch but Randriamaholison has double underhooks.
Randriamaholison with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Randriamaholison tries a knee to the head but Butts blocks it. #BC#
Butts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Butts looks to land a right hand but Randriamaholison moved out of range.
Butts's jab looks to have found its range, popping Randriamaholison under the eye.
Randriamaholison takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Randriamaholison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Butts.#CL2#
Randriamaholison rushes Butts and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Randriamaholison tries a knee to the head but Butts blocks it.
Randriamaholison looking to throw knees to the head but Butts is blocking nicely.
Randriamaholison throws a knee to the head but misses.
Randriamaholison looking to throw knees to the head but Butts is blocking nicely. #T3##BC#
Butts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Butts connects with a crisp jab.
Randriamaholison is looking to clinch but Butts is avoiding it.
Randriamaholison ducks under a wild hook from Butts.
A slow jab from Butts misses its intended target.
Butts keeps the fight on the outside.
A big left from Butts misses.
Randriamaholison takes one on the button.
Randriamaholison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Butts connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Butts slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Butts throws a hook but Randriamaholison avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Randriamaholison misses.
A jab from Butts misses.
A jab lands there for Butts.
Butts thows a left - swing and a miss!
Randriamaholison is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Butts gets tackled into the cage by Randriamaholison. Randriamaholison maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Butts working hard to break the clinch.
Randriamaholison with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T4#
Randriamaholison looking to throw knees to the head but Butts is blocking nicely.
Randriamaholison throws a knee to the head but misses.
Randriamaholison takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Randriamaholison throws a knee to the head but misses.
Randriamaholison throws a knee to the head but misses.
Randriamaholison misses with a knee to the head.
Randriamaholison looking to throw knees to the head but Butts is blocking nicely.
Butts wants to break free but Randriamaholison has control.
Randriamaholison tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC#
Butts manages to break the clinch.
Randriamaholison moves in looking to clinch but Butts pushes him off.
Randriamaholison is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Randriamaholison doesn't manage to clinch there - Butts circles away.
Nice defenses there by Randriamaholison.

And that's the end of the fight!
Butterfingers Butts showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Butts has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Butterfingers Butts!

Event: ICE 4:: PÅÊ»ino
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Randriamaholison fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cartwright, pushing him back against the ropes.
Randriamaholison's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Randriamaholison's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Randriamaholison looking to throw knees to the head but Cartwright is blocking nicely.
Cartwright tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cartwright tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cartwright is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Randriamaholison is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conrad Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cartwright has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Randriamaholison avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Randriamaholison throws a knee to the head but misses.
Randriamaholison misses with a knee to the head.
Randriamaholison tries to land a knee to the head but Cartwright blocks with his arms.
Randriamaholison connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cartwright's face. #CUT2#It looks like Conrad Cartwright has been cut.
Cartwright is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Randriamaholison is defending well.
Randriamaholison using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cartwright has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cartwright has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Randriamaholison after a bit of a struggle.
Cartwright definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randriamaholison tries a knee to the head but Cartwright blocks it.
Randriamaholison landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cartwright is breathing heavily.
Randriamaholison tries a knee to the head but Cartwright blocks it.
Randriamaholison misses with a knee to the head.
Randriamaholison using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cartwright has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Randriamaholison with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T1#
Randriamaholison tries to land a knee to the head but Cartwright blocks with his arms.
Randriamaholison misses with a knee to the head.
Randriamaholison with a knee to the head.
Randriamaholison misses with a knee strike.
Randriamaholison tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cartwright takes a knee right on the jaw!
Randriamaholison connects with a knee to the head.
Cartwright jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Randriamaholison walks away with a smile on his face. Cartwright gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Boniface Randriamaholison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Randriamaholison pushes Cartwright up against the ropes in a clinch.
Randriamaholison tries a knee to the head but Cartwright blocks it.
Cartwright takes a knee right on the jaw!
Randriamaholison trying to control the position but instead, Cartwright has worked for underhooks and has pushed Randriamaholison into the ropes.
Randriamaholison tries a knee to the head but Cartwright blocks it.
Randriamaholison looking to throw knees to the head but Cartwright is blocking nicely. #T2#
Cartwright tries for a takedown but Randriamaholison manages to get underhooks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Randriamaholison using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cartwright has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Randriamaholison misses with a knee strike.
Cartwright tries for a takedown but Randriamaholison manages to get underhooks.
Randriamaholison throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Randriamaholison misses with an elbow over the top.
Randriamaholison misses with a knee to the head.
Randriamaholison tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cartwright jumps guard but Randriamaholison turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Randriamaholison misses with a knee to the head. #TD#
Cartwright tightens his grip and picks Randriamaholison up, before dumping him to the ground. Randriamaholison manages to land in guard.
Cartwright controlling from the top position.
Cartwright landing some decent shots from guard.
Randriamaholison really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cartwright. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Cartwright throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Randriamaholison works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cartwright throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cartwright throwing strikes from guard but Randriamaholison blocks nicely.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Randriamaholison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright throwing strikes but missing.
Cartwright lands a couple of elbows.
Randriamaholison keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
Cartwright throws a big right hand that misses.
Randriamaholison wants to stand and escape but Cartwright is having none of it.
Cartwright landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Randriamaholison wants to stand but Cartwright is controlling the position. #SUB#
Cartwright has gone for a leg lock! Randriamaholison slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cartwright's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Randriamaholison avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Randriamaholison is looking to stand up but Cartwright won't let him. #SUB#
Cartwright had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Randriamaholison defends it easily.#SUB#
Cartwright escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Randriamaholison gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Cartwright pushes a forearm under Randriamaholison's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Randriamaholison is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Conrad Cartwright!
Conrad Cartwright retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Conrad Cartwright 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: ICE 1: Aloha Hilo
Date: Dec 17, 2022

#R1##CL#
Randriamaholison gets a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Randriamaholison.
Randriamaholison unloads a knee to the mid-section. Taunus lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Taunus.
Randriamaholison looking to throw knees to the head but Taunus is blocking nicely.
Randriamaholison tries to land a knee to the head but Taunus blocks with his arms.
Randriamaholison tries a knee to the head but Taunus blocks it.
Randriamaholison using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Taunus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Randriamaholison tries a knee to the head but Taunus blocks it.
Taunus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Randriamaholison is defending well for now.
Randriamaholison tries a knee to the head but Taunus blocks it.
Taunus taking a breather.
Taunus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Randriamaholison tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Randriamaholison as Taunus tries to tie him up.
Randriamaholison on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Randriamaholison with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Randriamaholison tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Taunus taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T1##BC2#
Taunus breaks the clinch. #CL#
Randriamaholison fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Taunus, pushing him back against the cage.
Randriamaholison misses with an elbow strike.
Randriamaholison misses with a knee strike.
Randriamaholison tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Taunus tries to land knees in the clinch but Randriamaholison avoids the damage to the body.
Randriamaholison tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Randriamaholison throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Taunus blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Taunus manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Randriamaholison closes the distance and pushes Taunus back into the cage.
Taunus taking a breather.
Taunus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Randriamaholison has him pressed against the cage.
Randriamaholison lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Randriamaholison is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Taunus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Taunus looks winded!
Randriamaholison tries a knee to the head but Taunus blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Randriamaholison tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
Randriamaholison connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Topi Taunus 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!
Randriamaholison avoiding damage as Taunus throws knees to the body.
Randriamaholison tries a knee to the head but Taunus blocks it.
Randriamaholison tries to land a knee to the head but Taunus blocks with his arms.
Stalling in the clinch from Randriamaholison.
Randriamaholison connects with a knee to the head.
Randriamaholison stalling in the clinch.
Randriamaholison tries a knee to the head but Taunus blocks it.
Taunus is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Randriamaholison misses with a knee to the head.
Randriamaholison looking to throw knees to the head but Taunus is blocking nicely.
Taunus takes a knee right on the jaw! #ROC#Taunus is rocked!
Randriamaholison tries to land a knee to the head but Taunus blocks with his arms.
Taunus is still on wobbly legs! Can Randriamaholison finish him?
Randriamaholison prevents Taunus from breaking the clinch.
Randriamaholison throws a knee to the head but misses.
Taunus seems to have recovered his senses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Taunus takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Taunus tries to break free but Randriamaholison pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Randriamaholison blocks the elbow strike.
A knee to the head by Randriamaholison.
Randriamaholison content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Randriamaholison tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Randriamaholison misses with a knee to the head.
Randriamaholison misses with a knee to the head.
Randriamaholison throws a knee to the head but misses.
Taunus misses with an elbow strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
Taunus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Randriamaholison rushes Taunus and presses him up against the cage.
Taunus pushes off an throws an elbow but Randriamaholison leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Randriamaholison with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Randriamaholison with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Taunus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Taunus tries to circle away but Randriamaholison has him pinned against the cage.#T4#
Randriamaholison throws an elbow that misses.
Randriamaholison throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Taunus blocks it with crossed arms.
Taunus landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Randriamaholison with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Randriamaholison throws a knee to the head but misses.
Taunus is trying to break free.
Randriamaholison throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Taunus blocks it with crossed arms.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taunus looking to stall. #BC2#
Taunus breaks the clinch. #CL#
Randriamaholison closes the distance and clinches.
Taunus missing with knees to the body.
Taunus stalling in the clinch but Randriamaholison improves position.
Randriamaholison using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Taunus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Randriamaholison using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Taunus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Taunus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Randriamaholison misses with a knee strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boniface Randriamaholison dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Topi Taunus's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Randriamaholison tries to clinch
and Taunus counters with a nice leg kick.
Topi Taunus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Randriamaholison instigates a clinch.
A knee to the head by Randriamaholison.
Taunus missing with knees to the body.
Randriamaholison with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Taunus tries to work over Randriamaholison's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Randriamaholison with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Randriamaholison looking to throw knees to the head but Taunus is blocking nicely.
Randriamaholison throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Taunus blocks it with crossed arms.
Randriamaholison with a knee to the head.
Taunus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Randriamaholison avoids it.
Randriamaholison misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taunus throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Taunus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Randriamaholison with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Randriamaholison throws a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Randriamaholison.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Randriamaholison misses with a knee strike. #T1#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Taunus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Taunus.
Randriamaholison is looking to clinch but Taunus is avoiding it. #CL#
Randriamaholison closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Randriamaholison misses with a knee strike.
Taunus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Taunus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Randriamaholison tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Randriamaholison keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Taunus's efforts to push away.
Randriamaholison using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Taunus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Taunus misses with a knee strike.
Randriamaholison's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Randriamaholison looking to throw knees to the head but Taunus is blocking nicely. #T2#
Randriamaholison is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Randriamaholison using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Taunus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Randriamaholison lands a big knee to the head and Taunus goes down! Randriamaholison pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boniface Randriamaholison!

Event: SSD 12: Houston vs Sanli
Date: Nov 19, 2022

#R1#
Burns swats away the attempt to clinch by Randriamaholison.
Burns tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Randriamaholison is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burns circles away from the clinch attempt.
Burns with the counter takedown but Randriamaholison avoids it easily.
Randriamaholison moves in looking to clinch but Burns pushes him off.
Burns drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Randriamaholison defends it well.
Burns swats away the attempt to clinch by Randriamaholison.
Randriamaholison moves in looking to clinch but Burns pushes him off.
Randriamaholison is looking to clinch.
Burns tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Randriamaholison fails in his attempt to clinch.
Burns is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns swats away the attempt to clinch by Randriamaholison.
Burns with the counter takedown but Randriamaholison avoids it easily.
Randriamaholison tries to clinch but Burns moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Randriamaholison looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Randriamaholison doesn't manage to clinch there - Burns circles away. #CL#
Burns gets tackled into the cage by Randriamaholison. Randriamaholison maintains the clinch. #KD#
Randriamaholison drops Burns with a big knee straight up the middle! Burns is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #CUT#It looks like Monty Burns has been cut.#CL#
Randriamaholison clinches up against the cage.
Randriamaholison throws a knee to the head but misses.
Burns is trying to drag Randriamaholison to the mat but Randriamaholison just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Randriamaholison tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Burns is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Randriamaholison gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Randriamaholison using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Burns has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns is working for takedown but Randriamaholison is calmly controlling the position for now.
Boniface Randriamaholison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monty Burns.
Randriamaholison with an attempt at a knee that misses. #KD#
Randriamaholison drops Burns with a big knee straight up the middle! Burns is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#Burns is rocked!#T2#
Randriamaholison is looking to clinch. #CL#
Randriamaholison fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Burns, pushing him back against the cage.
Randriamaholison lands a huge knee in the clinch and it's knocked Burns out! Massive knee - he's celebrating with his corner and the crowd showing their appreciation!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Boniface Randriamaholison!

Event: SSD 11: Jackson vs Haviid
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1#
Smash tries for a takedown but Randriamaholison sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Randriamaholison takes the fight into the clinch.
Randriamaholison scores with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Smity Smash has been cut.
Randriamaholison controlling the position using the Thai clinch, unloads with a massive knee! Boom! He's out cold and slumps to the floor against the cage! I can't wait to see the slow motion replay of that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Boniface Randriamaholison!

Event: SSD 9
Date: Oct 29, 2022

#R1##CL#
Randriamaholison closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Perusinac takes a knee to the side of the body.
Randriamaholison taking a breather.
Randriamaholison landing knees to the body.
Perusinac looks winded!
Randriamaholison connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Didi Perusinac has been cut.#KD#
Randriamaholison drops Perusinac with a big knee straight up the middle! Perusinac is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#Perusinac is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Randriamaholison gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Perusinac is still on wobbly legs! Can Randriamaholison finish him?
Randriamaholison controlling the position using the Thai clinch, unloads with a massive knee! Boom! He's out cold and slumps to the floor against the cage! I can't wait to see the slow motion replay of that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Boniface Randriamaholison!

Event: SSD 7
Date: Oct 15, 2022

#R1##TD#
Burns darts in and lands a nice takedown 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.
Randriamaholison is trying to stand. #SUB#
Burns has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Randriamaholison defend it? Burns steps over the head and cranks it - Randriamaholison is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Burns!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Monty Burns!
A determined Monty Burns didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: TUF S2: Round 1, Day 1
Date: Sep 27, 2022

#R1#
Randriamaholison moves forwards but De Bonifaz Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Randriamaholison closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Randriamaholison looking to throw knees to the head but De Bonifaz Jr is blocking nicely.
De Bonifaz Jr is trying to break the clinch but Randriamaholison is controlling him.
De Bonifaz Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Randriamaholison tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
De Bonifaz Jr can't break the clinch.
De Bonifaz Jr tries to break the clinch but Randriamaholison is controlling the position.
De Bonifaz Jr has had enough of the clinch but Randriamaholison keeps him there for the moment.
De Bonifaz Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
De Bonifaz Jr wants to break free but Randriamaholison has control.
De Bonifaz Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
De Bonifaz Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Randriamaholison has him pressed against the cage.
De Bonifaz Jr is trying to force a seperation but Randriamaholison has the dominant position.
Randriamaholison is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
De Bonifaz Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from De Bonifaz Jr misses. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Randriamaholison looking to throw knees to the head but De Bonifaz Jr is blocking nicely.
Randriamaholison tries a knee to the head but De Bonifaz Jr blocks it. #T1#
Randriamaholison tries a knee to the head but De Bonifaz Jr blocks it.
Randriamaholison connects with a nasty looking knee right to De Bonifaz Jr's face.
Randriamaholison using the Thai plumb to throw knees but De Bonifaz Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Randriamaholison with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC2#
De Bonifaz Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice shot by De Bonifaz Jr.#CL#
De Bonifaz Jr tries to keep at a distance but Randriamaholison has taken the fight into the clinch.
De Bonifaz Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Randriamaholison won't allow it.
Randriamaholison tries to land a knee to the head but De Bonifaz Jr blocks with his arms.
Randriamaholison with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC2#
De Bonifaz Jr breaks the clinch.
De Bonifaz Jr misses with a straight left. #CL#
Randriamaholison forces De Bonifaz Jr back against the cage and clinches.
Randriamaholison keeps control of De Bonifaz Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
De Bonifaz Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
De Bonifaz Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Randriamaholison is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#CL#
Randriamaholison takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Bonifaz Jr tries to break free but Randriamaholison pushes him back against the cage.
Randriamaholison tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
De Bonifaz Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Randriamaholison tries to clinch but De Bonifaz Jr is having none of it.
Randriamaholison moves in looking to clinch but De Bonifaz Jr pushes him off.
De Bonifaz Jr sizes up Randriamaholison with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Randriamaholison moves in looking to clinch but De Bonifaz Jr pushes him off.
Randriamaholison throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Randriamaholison darts in and clinches De Bonifaz Jr up against the cage.
De Bonifaz Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Randriamaholison tries to land a knee to the head but De Bonifaz Jr blocks with his arms.
De Bonifaz Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
De Bonifaz Jr is trying to push Randriamaholison away but Randriamaholison has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Randriamaholison throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
De Bonifaz Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Randriamaholison tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Bonifaz Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ramon De Bonifaz Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Randriamaholison takes a jab right on the kisser.
Randriamaholison on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Randriamaholison is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
De Bonifaz Jr scores with a hook.
Randriamaholison doesn't manage to clinch there - De Bonifaz Jr circles away.
De Bonifaz Jr misses with a looping left.
Randriamaholison tries to close the distance and clinch but De Bonifaz Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
De Bonifaz Jr throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Randriamaholison moves into the clinch.
Randriamaholison leaning his opponent against the cage.
Randriamaholison with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Randriamaholison misses with a knee to the head. #T4##BC2#
De Bonifaz Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Randriamaholison tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
De Bonifaz Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Randriamaholison moves in looking to clinch but De Bonifaz Jr pushes him off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Randriamaholison tries to clinch up but De Bonifaz Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters circling - De Bonifaz Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Bonifaz Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
De Bonifaz Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Randriamaholison doesn't manage to clinch there - De Bonifaz Jr circles away.
De Bonifaz Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
De Bonifaz Jr lands with a straight right. Randriamaholison didn't see that one coming.
Randriamaholison is looking to clinch but De Bonifaz Jr is avoiding it.
Randriamaholison is looking to clinch but De Bonifaz Jr is avoiding it.
A big right from De Bonifaz Jr misses.
De Bonifaz Jr digs a good body shot into Randriamaholison's ribs.#CL#
Randriamaholison clinches up against the cage.
Randriamaholison misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
De Bonifaz Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ramon De Bonifaz Jr will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Randriamaholison clinches up against the cage.
Randriamaholison tries a knee to the head but De Bonifaz Jr blocks it.
Randriamaholison throws a knee to the head but misses.
Randriamaholison misses with a knee strike.
A knee to the head by Randriamaholison.
Randriamaholison keeps the fight in the clinch, despite De Bonifaz Jr's efforts to push away.#BC2#
De Bonifaz Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
De Bonifaz Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Randriamaholison takes one to the chin there.
Randriamaholison moves in looking to clinch but De Bonifaz Jr pushes him off.
Randriamaholison avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Bonifaz Jr lands with a shot to the body.
De Bonifaz Jr misses with a body shot.
De Bonifaz Jr moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jab, jab by De Bonifaz Jr - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Bonifaz Jr cracks Randriamaholison with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
De Bonifaz Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
De Bonifaz Jr takes a swing at Randriamaholison's ribcage but misses.
De Bonifaz Jr is looking to land body kicks.
De Bonifaz Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. De Bonifaz Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
De Bonifaz Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Randriamaholison circles away quickly and effectively.
A slow jab from De Bonifaz Jr misses its intended target.
De Bonifaz Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Randriamaholison is looking to counter punch.
De Bonifaz Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Randriamaholison tries to clinch up but De Bonifaz Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from De Bonifaz Jr in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
De Bonifaz Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Randriamaholison tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Bonifaz Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Randriamaholison is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Randriamaholison tries to close the distance and clinch up but De Bonifaz Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
De Bonifaz Jr throws out a counter right but Randriamaholison avoids it with no problem.
Randriamaholison tries to clinch up.#T2#
De Bonifaz Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Randriamaholison.
De Bonifaz Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Randriamaholison on the wrong end of a nice hook.
De Bonifaz Jr scores with a hook to the body. Randriamaholison takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Randriamaholison tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Bonifaz Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It seemed like De Bonifaz Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
De Bonifaz Jr tests Randriamaholison's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Randriamaholison doesn't manage to clinch there - De Bonifaz Jr circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Randriamaholison tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Bonifaz Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
De Bonifaz Jr lunges at Randriamaholison with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Randriamaholison's hand.
De Bonifaz Jr throws a jab when Randriamaholison was well out of range.#CL#
Randriamaholison gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Randriamaholison tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
De Bonifaz Jr is trying to force a seperation but Randriamaholison has the dominant position.
De Bonifaz Jr can't break the clinch. #T3#
Randriamaholison tries to land a knee to the head but De Bonifaz Jr blocks with his arms.
Randriamaholison using the Thai plumb to throw knees but De Bonifaz Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC2#
De Bonifaz Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Randriamaholison tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
De Bonifaz Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Bonifaz Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Bonifaz Jr misses with an uppercut.
Randriamaholison doesn't manage to clinch there - De Bonifaz Jr circles away.
Randriamaholison takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
De Bonifaz Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Randriamaholison wants to clinch
and De Bonifaz Jr counters with a one-two to the body.
De Bonifaz Jr misses the jab.
Randriamaholison fails with an attempt to clinch. #T4#
Randriamaholison slips under a jab from De Bonifaz Jr.
De Bonifaz Jr swings for the body but Randriamaholison moves out of range.
De Bonifaz Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Randriamaholison looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Randriamaholison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Bonifaz Jr throws out the jab.
Randriamaholison wants to clinch up but De Bonifaz Jr keeps it at a distance.
Randriamaholison wants to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Randriamaholison.
Randriamaholison takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
De Bonifaz Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Randriamaholison.
Randriamaholison moves out of range as De Bonifaz Jr strikes.
Randriamaholison was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fight stays on the outside here - Randriamaholison looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon De Bonifaz Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Randriamaholison's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
De Bonifaz Jr throws a body punch but Randriamaholison moves out of range.
Randriamaholison tries to clinch up but De Bonifaz Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
De Bonifaz Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Randriamaholison manages to avoid it.
Randriamaholison appears to be looking for a big counter.
De Bonifaz Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
De Bonifaz Jr lands with a kick to the ribs.
De Bonifaz Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Randriamaholison wants to clinch up but De Bonifaz Jr keeps it at a distance.
Randriamaholison gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Randriamaholison drops his hands momentarily and De Bonifaz Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Bonifaz Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
De Bonifaz Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Randriamaholison takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
De Bonifaz Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Randriamaholison takes one on the button.#T1#
Randriamaholison on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
De Bonifaz Jr is looking to land body kicks.
De Bonifaz Jr throws a hook but Randriamaholison avoids it easily.
De Bonifaz Jr just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRandriamaholison.
Randriamaholison fails with an attempt to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from De Bonifaz Jr misses.
De Bonifaz Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Randriamaholison fails in his attempt to clinch.
De Bonifaz Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
De Bonifaz Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Randriamaholison is looking to clinch.
De Bonifaz Jr throws a right and a left that Randriamaholison avoids nicely.
Randriamaholison wants to clinch.
Randriamaholison ducks under a wild hook from De Bonifaz Jr.#T2#
De Bonifaz Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
De Bonifaz Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
De Bonifaz Jr throws out a counter right but Randriamaholison avoids it with no problem.
De Bonifaz Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Randriamaholison lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
De Bonifaz Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Randriamaholison takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Randriamaholison takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fighters circle momentarily. De Bonifaz Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Bonifaz Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Randriamaholison manages to avoid it.
It looked like Randriamaholison was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Randriamaholison tries to clinch there but De Bonifaz Jr circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by De Bonifaz Jr.
Randriamaholison takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Randriamaholison doesn't manage to clinch there - De Bonifaz Jr circles away.
De Bonifaz Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Randriamaholison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Bonifaz Jr.#T3#
Randriamaholison slips a straight right by De Bonifaz Jr.
A punch lands to the side of Randriamaholison 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A slow jab from De Bonifaz Jr misses its intended target.
Randriamaholison is looking to clinch but De Bonifaz Jr is avoiding it.
De Bonifaz Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Randriamaholison.
Randriamaholison doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Randriamaholison looks to clinch
letting De Bonifaz Jr counter with a right hand.
Randriamaholison tries to clinch but De Bonifaz Jr is having none of it.
De Bonifaz Jr throws out a counter right but Randriamaholison avoids it with no problem.
De Bonifaz Jr lands with a hook. Randriamaholison tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Randriamaholison doesn't manage to clinch there - De Bonifaz Jr circles away.
Randriamaholison drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Randriamaholison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Bonifaz Jr.
Randriamaholison jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T4#
De Bonifaz Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Randriamaholison slips under a jab from De Bonifaz Jr.
De Bonifaz Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Randriamaholison ducks under a wild hook from De Bonifaz Jr.
Randriamaholison closes the distance but De Bonifaz Jr moves to the side
and De Bonifaz Jr counters with a left and a right that stings Randriamaholison.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Randriamaholison rushes De Bonifaz Jr and presses him up against the cage.
De Bonifaz Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Randriamaholison has him pressed against the cage.
Randriamaholison lands a knee to the body.
De Bonifaz Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Randriamaholison just misses with a elbow thrown towards De Bonifaz Jr's brow.
Randriamaholison landing knees to the head. #CUT#It looks like Ramon De Bonifaz Jr has been cut.
Randriamaholison throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but De Bonifaz Jr blocks it with crossed arms.
De Bonifaz Jr wants to break free but Randriamaholison has control.
Randriamaholison tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Boniface Randriamaholison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ramon De Bonifaz Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A frustrated look appears on De Bonifaz Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon De Bonifaz Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got De Bonifaz Jr 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon De Bonifaz Jr!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2022

#R1#
Randriamaholison wants to clinch.
Nick shoots for a double leg takedown but Randriamaholison sprawls well. He's pushed Nick's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Randriamaholison moves in looking to clinch but Nick pushes him off.
Randriamaholison pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Nick tries to counter it with a takedown but Randriamaholison pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Randriamaholison tries to clinch but Nick is having none of it.
Nick fails with the takedown.
Randriamaholison tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Randriamaholison moves into the clinch.
Nick jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Randriamaholison walks away with a smile on his face. Nick gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Boniface Randriamaholison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Nick.
Randriamaholison displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nick. #CL#
Randriamaholison moves into the clinch.#T1#
Nick fails to pull guard.
Nick can't get the takedown.
Nick drops down looking for an ankle pick but Randriamaholison pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nick shoots in for a double leg but Randriamaholison sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Randriamaholison tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Randriamaholison tries to clinch up but Nick circles away and keeps his distance.
Randriamaholison tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nick replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Randriamaholison blocks it well.
Nick changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Randriamaholison tries to avoid it but Nick manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Randriamaholison to the ground. Randriamaholison escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Randriamaholison has managed to clinch.
Nick tries to stall but Randriamaholison uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nick is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Randriamaholison is keeping busy.
Nick is trying to pull guard but Randriamaholison has him pressed against the cage.
Randriamaholison with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Randriamaholison tries a knee to the head but Nick blocks it. #T2#
Randriamaholison tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nick scores with a nice hook to the head.
The referee calls for Nick to work.
Randriamaholison using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nick has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Randriamaholison taking a breather.
Randriamaholison has Nick pressed against the cage, preventing Nick from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Randriamaholison with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nick is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Randriamaholison to keep the fight standing.
Randriamaholison misses with a knee strike. #BC#
Randriamaholison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Randriamaholison gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Come on Nick - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Randriamaholison tries to land a knee to the head but Nick blocks with his arms.
Randriamaholison missing with knees to the body. #T3#
Nick is trying to break the clinch but Randriamaholison has him pressed against the cage.
Nick gets through Randriamaholison's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Randriamaholison with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nick tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Randriamaholison smiles and moves away.
Randriamaholison tries to clinch there but Nick circles away. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Randriamaholison looking to throw knees to the head but Nick is blocking nicely.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nick just misses with a elbow thrown towards Randriamaholison's brow.
Nick tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Randriamaholison looking to throw knees to the head but Nick is blocking nicely.
Randriamaholison misses with a knee to the head.
Randriamaholison letting Nick take a breather here.
Nick is struggling to control the position.#TD2#
Nick pulls guard. #T4##SUB2#
Nick working for a triangle but Randriamaholison defends it easily.
Randriamaholison has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nick is proving hard to escape from.
Randriamaholison trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nick not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boniface Randriamaholison dominated that round.
That's time! Randriamaholison's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Randriamaholison tries to clinch up.
Randriamaholison moves in looking to clinch but Nick pushes him off.
Randriamaholison tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Randriamaholison wants to clinch up but Nick keeps it at a distance.
Nick misses with a few strikes there.
Nick fails in his attempt to clinch.
Randriamaholison is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nick wants to counter with a clinch but Randriamaholison pushes him away.
Nick tries to clinch up but Randriamaholison circles away and keeps his distance.
Randriamaholison tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Randriamaholison tries to sprawl but Nick drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Randriamaholison is refusing to be controlled, as Nick sits in half guard.
Randriamaholison is trying to stand back up but Nick is controlling him #T1#
Nick seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Nick thows a huge punch but Randriamaholison dodges it nicely.
Randriamaholison wants to get back to his feet.
Nick missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Randriamaholison is not content to let Nick control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boniface Randriamaholison is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nick shoots in for a double leg but Randriamaholison sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Randriamaholison doesn't manage to clinch there - Nick circles away.
Randriamaholison tries to clinch but Nick moves out of range.
Nick feints the counter takedown.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Randriamaholison is looking to clinch.
Randriamaholison tries to clinch up.
Boniface Randriamaholison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nick shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Randriamaholison as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Randriamaholison drives through and clinches with Nick against the cage.
Randriamaholison with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nick lands a right hand.
Nick wants to stall.
Nick goes for a takedown attempt but Randriamaholison pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Boniface Randriamaholison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Nick.
Nick scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T3#
Nick is trying hard to land a takedown here. Randriamaholison sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Randriamaholison went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nick throws a head kick but Randriamaholison moves out of range.
Randriamaholison tries to clinch up.
Nick misses with a double jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nick is defended easily by Randriamaholison.#CL#
Randriamaholison closes the distance and clinches.
Nick is trying to pull guard but Randriamaholison has him pressed against the cage.
Randriamaholison gets underhooks to prevent Nick's takedown attempt.
Randriamaholison misses with an elbow strike.
Nick has Randriamaholison pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Randriamaholison manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T4##BC#
Randriamaholison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nick has a takedown stuffed.
Nick is breathing heavily.
Randriamaholison tries to clinch but Nick is having none of it.
Randriamaholison tries to clinch but Nick moves out of range.
Randriamaholison tries to clinch up but Nick circles away and keeps his distance.
Nick will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nick tries a head kick but it misses.
Randriamaholison throws a big counter combination but Nick scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Randriamaholison tries to clinch but Nick is having none of it.
Randriamaholison defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nick wants to clinch up but Randriamaholison keeps it at a distance.
Nick misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Randriamaholison is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nick can do to turn this around?
Randriamaholison is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rick Nick will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Nick misses with a takedown attempt - Randriamaholison sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Randriamaholison clinches.
Nick managing to block the knees to the body from Randriamaholison. #BC#
Randriamaholison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Randriamaholison is looking to clinch but Nick is avoiding it.
Nick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Randriamaholison.
Randriamaholison is looking to clinch.
Nick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randriamaholison wants to clinch.#CL#
Randriamaholison forces Nick back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Nick looking for a takedown.
Randriamaholison tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Randriamaholison with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Randriamaholison stops a takedown attempt from Nick.
Boniface Randriamaholison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Nick.#BC#
Randriamaholison breaks the clinch.
Nick circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nick tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Randriamaholison defends well and Nick ends up having to push Randriamaholison into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Randriamaholison throws a big counter combination but Nick scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Randriamaholison instigates a clinch.
Nick blocks a body shot from Randriamaholison.
Randriamaholison tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nick avoids it.
Nick displaying some good clinch control by pressing Randriamaholison up against the cage.#BC2#
Nick manages to break the clinch. #T2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nick.
Randriamaholison wants to clinch up but Nick keeps it at a distance.
Nick circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nick throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Randriamaholison's waist but Randriamaholison gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nick off to one side.
Randriamaholison is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nick shoots for a double leg takedown but Randriamaholison sprawls well. He's pushed Nick's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Randriamaholison blocks a head kick by Nick.
Nick finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Randriamaholison throws a quick counter head kick but Nick was just out of range.#CL#
Randriamaholison has managed to clinch.
Nick is trying to push Randriamaholison away but Randriamaholison has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3#
Randriamaholison misses with a knee to the head.
Nick drops down looking for an ankle pick but Randriamaholison pulls his leg out and moves away.
Randriamaholison tries to clinch but Nick is having none of it.
Nick is looking to clinch but Randriamaholison is avoiding it.
Randriamaholison tries to clinch up.
Nick fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nick fails with a takedown attempt.
Randriamaholison went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Randriamaholison tries to clinch but Nick moves out of range.
Randriamaholison is looking to clinch but Nick is avoiding it.
Nick tries to clinch but Randriamaholison moves out of range.
Randriamaholison keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4#
Randriamaholison fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nick with the counter takedown but Randriamaholison avoids it easily.
Randriamaholison leaves Nick with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Randriamaholison wants to clinch up but Nick keeps it at a distance.
Randriamaholison tries to clinch but Nick is having none of it. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Randriamaholison throws a knee to the head but misses.
Randriamaholison tries a knee to the head but Nick blocks it.
Randriamaholison using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nick has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nick is stalling here.
Randriamaholison creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Randriamaholison using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nick has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boniface Randriamaholison showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Randriamaholison has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boniface Randriamaholison!

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