Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Lang vs Le Franc
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1#
Day throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Day lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Chenevert has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chenevert and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Day drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Day misses with a head kick.
Day swats away the attempt to clinch by Chenevert.
Some bone on bone action there as Chenevert checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Day pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chenevert is out of range and Day settles back down.
Day throws a sloppy head kick and Chenevert moves out of range easily.
Day throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chenevert counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've been told by Chenevert's head coaches at Xtreme Black House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chenevert has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Day.
Nazaire Chenevert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Chenevert gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from Chenevert on the inside.
Chenevert tries to work over Day's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chenevert tries to work over Day's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chenevert misses with some punches.
Day tries to land knees in the clinch but Chenevert avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
Day takes a knee to the side of the body.
Day tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chenevert with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chenevert doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Day tries to land knees in the clinch but Chenevert avoids the damage to the body.
Chenevert misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Chenevert - that landed with a thud.
Chenevert on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Chenevert - that landed with a thud.
Chenevert throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chenevert misses with a punch on the inside.
Chenevert missing with knees to the body.
Chenevert tries to work over Day's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Day managing to block the knees to the body from Chenevert.
Day working Chenevert over with knees to the body.
Chenevert managing to block the knees to the body from Day.
Chenevert using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Day has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T2#
Chenevert lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chenevert lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chenevert lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Day misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chenevert.
Chenevert lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Day's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chenevert.
Day connects with a knee to the head.
Day with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Day missing with knees to the body.
Chenevert tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Day missing with knees to the body.
Chenevert throws a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chenevert.
Day tries to land knees in the clinch but Chenevert avoids the damage to the body.
Day has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Chenevert takes a knee to the side of the body.
Chenevert cracks Day with a nice body shot.#T3#
Day scores a nice knee to the body.
Chenevert tries to throw a body punch but Day avoids it by throwing Chenevert back against the cage.
Chenevert with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Day missing with knees to the body.
Chenevert struggles to land a body shot inside as Day controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chenevert.
Chenevert with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Day takes a shot to the head.
Day misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chenevert.
Chenevert is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Day is defending well for now.
Nice body punch from Chenevert - that landed with a thud.
Chenevert using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Day has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chenevert tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chenevert throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Days head.
Day blocks a body shot from Chenevert.
Chenevert with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chenevert digs a right hand into Day's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Day's gas tank. #T4#
Chenevert lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Day backwards.
Chenevert tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Day's elbow.
Day on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chenevert lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Day misses with a knee strike.
Chenevert struggles to land a body shot inside as Day controls his hands.
Day trying to land knees to the body.
Chenevert looking to throw knees to the head but Day is blocking nicely.
Chenevert using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Day has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chenevert doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chenevert with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right from Chenevert.
Day misses with a knee strike.
Day tries to land knees in the clinch but Chenevert avoids the damage to the body.
A right hand to the body from Chenevert.
Day misses with a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nazaire Chenevert dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Chenevert checks a leg kick.
As Day backs away, Chenevert returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Chenevert throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Day tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick by Chenevert misses
and Day counters with a big head kick but Chenevert shrugs it off.
Chenevert throws a predictable looking body shot
and Day counters with an inside leg kick.
Day walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chenevert checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice shot lands for Chenevert.
Chenevert misses with a hook to the body
and Day counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chenevert's knee momentarily.
Chenevert blocks a leg kick.
Chenevert lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chenevert connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Day pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A low kick from Day is predictable there
and Chenevert counters with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping leg kick lands for Chenevert. #T1#
Chenevert lands a slapping body shot.
Chenevert tries to clinch but Day moves out of range.
Day pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chenevert just misses with a punch to the body.
Day throws a body kick that misses.
Chenevert is looking to counter with head kicks.
Day takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Day takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chenevert.
Chenevert is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Day avoids the head kick by Chenevert.
Chenevert with the inside leg kick.
Day slips a jab from Chenevert.
Day is trying to counter with his kicks.#T2#
Chenevert lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Day throws a head kick that misses.
Chenevert avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Chenevert throwing a counter right hand but Day manages to avoid it.
Day misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Day misses with a kick to the body.
Day throws out a leg kick but Chenevert moves out of range and Day only half commits.
Chenevert throwing a counter right hand but Day manages to avoid it.
Day on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Day clinches up against the cage.
Day tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chenevert avoids it.
Chenevert on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Day tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chenevert avoids it.
Chenevert lands a shoulder strike.
Chenevert misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Day.
Chenevert cracks Day with a nice body shot.
Chenevert misses with a knee to the head.
Day tries to land a knee to the head but Chenevert blocks with his arms. #T3#
Chenevert lands a right hand.
Day missing with knees to the body.
Chenevert misses with a knee to the head.
Chenevert is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Day is defending well for now.
Nice body punch from Chenevert.
Chenevert lands a right hand that snaps the head of Day backwards.
Day with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Nazaire Chenevert has been cut.
Chenevert doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chenevert blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chenevert misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Day.
Chenevert misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chenevert misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chenevert scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chenevert gets through Day's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nazaire Chenevert has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Day looking to throw knees to the head but Chenevert is blocking nicely.
Chenevert tries to work over Day's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Chenevert landing some nice looking knees to the body.
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!
Chenevert avoiding damage as Day throws knees to the body.
Day misses with a knee strike.
Chenevert throws a head punch that misses.
Chenevert tries a knee to the head but Day blocks it.
Chenevert throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Day blocks it with crossed arms.
Day tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chenevert tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Day tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Day trying to land knees to the body.
Chenevert scores with a shoulder strike.
Day with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Day using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chenevert has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Day unloads a knee to the mid-section. Chenevert lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Day tries to land knees in the clinch but Chenevert avoids the damage to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nazaire Chenevert dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nazaire Chenevert's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A low kick from Day is predictable there
and Chenevert counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Day tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chenevert misses with a low kick.
Chenevert slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Day misses with an attempted mid kick.
Day slips a jab from Chenevert.
Day takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chenevert is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Day can do to turn this around?#CL#
Chenevert darts in and clinches Day up against the cage.
Day connects with a nasty looking knee right to Chenevert's face.
Chenevert is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chenevert lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Day.
Chenevert tries to land knees in the clinch but Day avoids the damage to the body.
Chenevert tries a knee to the head but Day blocks it.
Chenevert tries to land knees in the clinch but Day avoids the damage to the body.
Chenevert looking to throw knees to the head but Day is blocking nicely. #T1#
Day lands a nice knee to the body.
Chenevert tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Day avoids it.
Chenevert can't find room to land a body shot as Day controls the action.
A body shot lands from Chenevert.
A head punch on the inside from Chenevert fails to land.
Chenevert trying to land knees to the body.
Chenevert tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Day avoids it.
Chenevert on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chenevert throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Day blocks it with crossed arms.
Chenevert misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Day.
Chenevert struggles to land a body shot inside as Day controls his hands.
Day avoiding damage as Chenevert throws knees to the body.
Day using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chenevert has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chenevert tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chenevert goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Day missing with knees to the body.
Chenevert on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chenevert tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Day misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Day.
Chenevert misses with a knee strike.
Chenevert working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chenevert swings wildly with an uppercut but Day uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leg Day has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Day scores with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chenevert lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chenevert tries to throw a body punch but Day avoids it by throwing Chenevert back against the cage.
Chenevert goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chenevert misses with a punch to the body.
Chenevert misses with a short punch on the inside.
Day misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chenevert. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Day.
Day tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chenevert avoids it.
Chenevert takes a knee to the side of the body.
Chenevert struggles to land a body shot inside as Day controls his hands.
Chenevert misses with a hook to the ribs.
Day putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Chenevert in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Chenevert tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Day avoids it.
Nazaire Chenevert is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chenevert managing to block the knees to the body from Day.
Day throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chenevert blocks it with crossed arms.
Chenevert blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Day trying to land knees to the body. #T4#
Chenevert misses with a body punch.
Day looking to throw knees to the head but Chenevert is blocking nicely.
Day blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Day misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chenevert.
Day throws a knee to the head but misses.
Day scores with a knee to the head.
Day tries to land knees in the clinch but Chenevert avoids the damage to the body.
Chenevert misses with a hook from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nazaire Chenevert showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chenevert 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nazaire Chenevert!
Nazaire Chenevert seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SYN 1114 Rose vs. Sampson III
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Rose swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sampson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sampson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It appears Rose was looking to counter with a kick there.
Sampson throws a jab but it's blocked by Rose.
Rose throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sampson avoids it.
Rose closes the distance but Sampson moves to the side
and Sampson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Thomas Rose has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rose, as that shot connected.
Rose dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Rose goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sampson takes a swing at Rose's ribcage but misses.
Rose is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rose throws a head kick that misses
and Sampson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good leg kick by Rose.
Rose swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sampson.
Sampson misses with a body punch
and Rose makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
Sampson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rose manages to avoid it.
Sampson lands a right hook to the body.
Sampson connects with an inside leg kick.
Sampson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rose misses with an uppercut
and Sampson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sampson with a nice calf kick.#T3#
Sampson works Rose's body with a nice hook.
Sampson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rose rather than just go for the knockout.
Sampson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rose bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sampson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rose. Sampson shrugs it off though. #CL2#
Sampson takes the fight into the clinch.
Rose tries to land knees in the clinch but Sampson avoids the damage to the body.
Rose scores with a shot to the side of Sampson's head.
Sampson misses with some punches.
Rose working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rose blocks a body shot from Sampson.
Sampson blocking some punches.
Rose lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sampson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rose misses with a body punch.
Rose blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sampson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rose digs a right hand underneath Sampson's ribcage. Sampson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sampson looks winded!
Rose gets through Sampson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sampson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rose lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Douglas Sampson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thomas Rose's cut.
That's time! Rose's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sampson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rose throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rose throws a powerful right kick. Sampson tried to block low but the kick was high! Sampson was taken right off of his feet! Rose jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Thomas Rose!
Thomas Rose retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Thomas Rose, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Douglas Sampson had this to say: 'Nothing goes over my head… my reflexes are too fast, but my famously huge turd pre fight left me feeling dizzy and I was seeing double vision the whole fight'.

Event: SMASH: Fazekas vs Drago
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
Lang scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chenevert appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chenevert keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Lang misses
and Chenevert counters with a body kick.
Lang cracks Chenevert with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lang misses the shot to the body.
Chenevert tests Lang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lang tries to score with a low kick but Chenevert moves his leg out of the way.
Lang gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lang takes one on the button.
Nice defenses there by Chenevert.
Chenevert takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lang misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chenevert takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lang checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Chenevert moves into range and clinches up with Lang.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chenevert.
Chenevert doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chenevert misses with a knee to the head. #T1#
Chenevert lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chenevert scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Clubber Lang has been cut.
Lang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chenevert misses with some punches.
Chenevert scores with a shot to the side of Lang's head.
Chenevert scores with a shoulder strike.
Lang misses with a punch to the body.
Lang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Chenevert.
Lang avoiding damage as Chenevert throws knees to the body.
Lang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chenevert's elbow.
Chenevert working aggressively here.
Lang can't find room to land a body shot as Chenevert controls the action.
Lang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chenevert tries to land knees in the clinch but Lang avoids the damage to the body.
Chenevert lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lang backwards.
Chenevert digs a right hand into Lang's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lang's gas tank.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lang lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chenevert can't find room to land a body shot as Lang controls the action.
Lang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chenevert backwards.
Lang misses with the head strike. #T2#
Chenevert misses with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Chenevert scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lang has a couple of punches blocked by Chenevert.
A right handed body shot lands from Chenevert.
Lang misses with some punches.
Lang can't find room to land a body shot as Chenevert controls the action.
Lang blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chenevert prevents a body shot from Lang.
A short right from Chenevert on the inside.
Lang takes a shot to the head.
Lang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lang.
Lang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lang has a couple of punches blocked by Chenevert.
Lang misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Lang.
Chenevert digs a right hand into Lang's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lang's gas tank.
Lang is breathing heavily.
Chenevert throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lang struggles to land a body shot inside as Chenevert controls his hands. #T3#
Chenevert prevents a body shot from Lang.
Lang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chenevert tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lang works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lang lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chenevert struggles to land a body shot inside as Lang controls his hands.
Chenevert blocks a body shot from Lang.
Chenevert looking to throw knees to the head but Lang is blocking nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lang.
Chenevert struggles to land a body shot inside as Lang controls his hands.
Chenevert tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lang managing to block the knees to the body from Chenevert.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lang.
Lang throws a punch but it's blocked by Chenevert.
Lang digs a right hand underneath Chenevert's ribcage. Chenevert let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chenevert misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chenevert lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chenevert misses with some punches.
Lang lands a right hand.
Lang throws a punch but it's blocked by Chenevert.
Chenevert goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Lang lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lang works on Chenevert's body with a couple of short punches.
A short left from Lang.
Chenevert with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lang lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Lang on the inside.
Lang digs a right hand underneath Chenevert's ribcage. Chenevert let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chenevert's elbow.
Lang tries to throw a body punch but Chenevert avoids it by throwing Lang back against the cage.
Chenevert blocking some punches.
Lang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lang lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chenevert.
Lang misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Chenevert as the two fighters clinch.
Lang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chenevert lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lang is working Chenevert over against the cage.
Lang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chenevert blocks a body shot from Lang.
Chenevert lands a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nazaire Chenevert will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Clubber Lang's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Chenevert circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chenevert replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Lang blocks it well.
Lang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lang looks to score with a jab to the body but Chenevert is just out of range.
Lang moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromChenevert.#CL2#
Chenevert takes the fight into the clinch.
Chenevert looking to throw knees to the head but Lang is blocking nicely.
Nice body punch from Lang - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lang.
A right hand to the body from Chenevert.
Chenevert tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lang's elbow.
Lang lands a nice uppercut.
Chenevert looking to throw knees to the head but Lang is blocking nicely.
Lang misses with a body punch.
Lang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nazaire Chenevert seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lang lands a hook that snaps the head of Chenevert backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chenevert misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lang.
Chenevert with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chenevert throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lang avoiding damage as Chenevert throws knees to the body.
Chenevert tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lang managing to block the knees to the body from Chenevert.
Lang prevents a body shot from Chenevert. #T1#
A right hand to the body from Lang.
Chenevert blocks a body shot from Lang.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lang.
Chenevert blocks an uppercut.
Lang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chenevert backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Lang.
Chenevert misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Lang.
Lang blocks an uppercut.
Chenevert blocks a body shot from Lang.
Nice body punch from Lang.
Chenevert is breathing heavily.
Lang lands a right hand.
Chenevert blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Lang as the two fighters clinch.
Lang struggles to land a body shot inside as Chenevert controls his hands.
Lang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chenevert backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chenevert's elbow.
Chenevert tries a body shot but Lang blocks it.
Lang blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Chenevert tries a knee to the head but Lang blocks it.
Chenevert misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chenevert misses with a punch to the body.
Lang lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chenevert or not.
Chenevert has a couple of punches blocked by Lang.
Lang lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lang pushes Chenevert back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chenevert missing with knees to the body.
Lang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lang avoiding damage as Chenevert throws knees to the body.
Lang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lang lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Lang.
Lang lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lang lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chenevert.#BC#
Lang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lang throws a body punch but Chenevert moves out of range.
Lang ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Chenevert takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chenevert.
Lang moves away from the strike by Chenevert.
Lang darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lang is looking to wear down Chenevert with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jab, jab by Lang - just one landing.
Clubber Lang is winning the standup battle so far.
Chenevert rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chenevert keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chenevert.
Lang throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chenevert misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lang makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lang attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A slow jab from Lang misses its intended target.
Lang avoids a kick to the body.
Chenevert throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chenevert slips a jab from Lang.#T4#
Lang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lang throws a lazy right hand but Chenevert sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lang throws a leg kick that misses.
Lang connects with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lang wants to clinch up but Chenevert keeps it at a distance.
Chenevert connects with an inside leg kick.
Chenevert avoids the body shot from Lang.
Lang bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chenevert's head backwards.
Lang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chenevert lands a nice hook to Lang's body. Lang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lang moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice jab there from Lang.
Lang throws a body punch but Chenevert moves out of range.
Lang scores with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clubber Lang dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Clubber Lang's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
A nice leg kick from Lang, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chenevert needs to keep his hands up - Lang had a free shot at his head there.
Chenevert moves out of range of the leg kick from Lang.
Lang swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chenevert.
Lang connects with a single shot there.
Lang throws a lazy right hand but Chenevert sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chenevert.
Chenevert scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lang doesn't seem bothered though.
Chenevert misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lang looks to score with a jab to the body but Chenevert is just out of range.
Chenevert throws a hook to the side of Lang's head but Lang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chenevert misses with a body kick.
It looked like Lang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chenevert tries to land a front kick but Lang steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lang fires out a quick counter leg kick but Chenevert just manages to avoid it.
Chenevert uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Lang.
Nice defenses there by Chenevert.#T1#
Chenevert fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lang.#CL#
Lang closes the distance and pushes Chenevert back into the cage.
Chenevert throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chenevert.
Lang swings wildly with an uppercut but Chenevert uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Lang.
Lang misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lang.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lang can't find room to land a body shot as Chenevert controls the action.
Chenevert blocks a body shot from Lang.
Lang throws a punch but it's blocked by Chenevert.
Lang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chenevert blocks an uppercut.
Chenevert looking to throw knees to the head but Lang is blocking nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lang.
Chenevert working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Lang. #T2#
Chenevert tries to land knees in the clinch but Lang avoids the damage to the body.
Lang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lang misses with a punch on the inside.
Chenevert throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lang blocks it with crossed arms.
Chenevert takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lang misses with a body punch.
Chenevert struggles to land a body shot inside as Lang controls his hands.
Chenevert tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lang tries a body shot but Chenevert blocks it.
Lang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chenevert can do to turn this around?
Chenevert misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lang prevents a body shot from Chenevert.
Lang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Chenevert.
Lang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chenevert lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lang.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chenevert.
Lang can't find room to land a body shot as Chenevert controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lang.
Lang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chenevert's elbow. #T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Lang.
Lang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chenevert's elbow.
Lang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chenevert tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chenevert lands with a right to the head.
Lang working aggressively here.
Chenevert is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lang is defending well for now.
Chenevert lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lang backwards.
Chenevert misses with a punch on the inside.
Lang can't find room to land a body shot as Chenevert controls the action.
Chenevert works on Lang's body with a couple of short punches.
Lang misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lang.
Lang presses Chenevert against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lang working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Lang.
Lang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chenevert backwards. #BC#
Lang breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lang walks forward, straight into a front kick from Chenevert.#T4#
Lang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chenevert.
Lang is looking to land body kicks.
Chenevert sizes up Lang with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lang misses the jab.
Lang misses with an uppercut. Chenevert saw that one coming.
Lang checks a leg kick nicely.
Chenevert throws the left hand but Lang avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Lang misses.
Chenevert lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
Lang gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chenevert has a couple of punches blocked by Lang.
Chenevert goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clubber Lang clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Clubber Lang's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Lang misses with a body shot.
Chenevert takes a swing at Lang's ribcage but misses.
Chenevert lands with a nice body kick.
Lang's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chenevert under the eye.
Chenevert throws a leg kick but Lang moved away.
An inside leg kick from Lang misses.
Chenevert looks for the body kick but Lang saw that one coming.
Lang avoids the head kick by Chenevert.
Lang throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lang misses with a right hand
and Chenevert counters with an inside leg kick.
Lang connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chenevert. Chenevert circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chenevert moves away.
A good leg kick by Lang.
A telegraphed right hand from Lang misses the target.
Chenevert misses with a straight right.
Lang misses with a hook.#T1#
Chenevert blocks a leg kick.
Lang walks into a jab.
Lang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Lang.
Lang fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chenevert is out of range.
Lang drops his hands momentarily and Chenevert takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Donk. Lang catches Chenevert right on the button with a cross.
Lang keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lang misses with a straight right.
Chenevert misses with a series of wild punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lang. Chenevert does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chenevert blocks a low kick nicely.
Lang lands with an uppercut that bounces Chenevert off the cage and back into range.
Chenevert misses with an uppercut. Lang saw that one coming.#T2#
Lang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lang throws a looping overhand right but Chenevert ducks down to avoid it.
Lang misses the jab.
Chenevert connects with an inside leg kick.
Lang swings for the body but Chenevert moves out of range.
Lang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chenevert throws a hook but Lang blocks it.
Lang appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Chenevert avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chenevert lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lang's sensitive parts.
Donk. Chenevert catches Lang right on the button with a cross.
Chenevert misses with a hook
and Lang counters with a straight right hand.
Lang misses with a low kick as Chenevert jumps back.
Lang missing with a left hand there. Chenevert was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lang throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Chenevert has closed the distance and engaged Lang in a clinch. #T3#
Lang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chenevert.
Chenevert can't find room to land a body shot as Lang controls the action.
Chenevert lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lang lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lang misses with a punch on the inside.
Chenevert tries to land knees in the clinch but Lang avoids the damage to the body.
Chenevert scores with a shot to the side of Lang's head.
Lang tries to work over Chenevert's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chenevert blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chenevert misses with a knee to the head.
Lang managing to block the knees to the body from Chenevert.
Chenevert misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chenevert softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lang is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Chenevert tries to land knees in the clinch but Lang avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
Chenevert scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lang misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chenevert prevents a body shot from Lang.
Lang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chenevert tries to work over Lang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lang lands a shoulder strike.
Lang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chenevert can't find room to land a body shot as Lang controls the action.
Chenevert with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cheneverts head.
Chenevert misses with a knee to the head.
Chenevert trying to land knees to the body.
Lang lands an uppercut.
Lang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chenevert prevents a body shot from Lang.
Chenevert tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lang managing to block the knees to the body from Chenevert.
Chenevert is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A short left from Lang.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clubber Lang had his way with Nazaire Chenevert in that round.
The cut man is working on Clubber Lang's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Lang paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Clubber Lang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chenevert throws a jab when Lang was well out of range.
Lang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chenevert circles away quickly and effectively.
Lang takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lang darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chenevert was well out of range. Poor timing from Lang.
Chenevert throws a jab but it's blocked by Lang.
Lang tries a low kick but Chenevert avoids it.
Lang takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chenevert throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang throws a big shot that misses.
Lang works the jab nicely.
Lang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lang wants to clinch up but Chenevert keeps it at a distance.
Chenevert takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Chenevert lands a leg kick that knocks Lang off balance momentarily.
Lang scores with a body shot.
Good exchange - Lang coming out on top.#CL2#
Chenevert drives through and clinches with Lang against the cage.
Chenevert using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lang has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lang misses with the head strike.
Lang lands with a left to the head.
Lang digs a right hand into Chenevert's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chenevert's gas tank.
Chenevert doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Lang.
Lang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chenevert misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chenevert blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chenevert's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chenevert.
Chenevert with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chenevert has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nazaire Chenevert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chenevert can't find room to land a body shot as Lang controls the action.
Lang lands with a short shot to the head.
Lang tries to throw a body punch but Chenevert avoids it by throwing Lang back against the cage.
Lang throws a punch but it's blocked by Chenevert.
Lang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Chenevert fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Lang.
Lang works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chenevert blocking some punches.
Lang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chenevert backwards.
Lang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lang blocks a body shot from Chenevert.
Chenevert with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chenevert tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lang avoids it.
Chenevert lands a shot to the body.
Lang misses with a punch to the body.
Chenevert blocks a body shot from Lang. #T3#
Lang lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chenevert struggles to land a body shot inside as Lang controls his hands.
Chenevert throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lang blocks it with crossed arms.
Chenevert is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A body shot lands from Lang.
Chenevert prevents a body shot from Lang.
Good body shot from Lang.
Lang pushes Chenevert back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lang lands a right hand.
Lang scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chenevert using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lang has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lang misses with a punch to the body.
Chenevert prevents a body shot from Lang.
Chenevert trying to land knees to the body.
Lang is trying to stall.
Chenevert trying to land knees to the body. #T4#
Lang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chenevert's elbow.
Chenevert misses with a body punch.
A knee to the head by Chenevert.
Lang scores with a hook to the body.
Chenevert lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chenevert is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lang is defending well for now.
Chenevert has a couple of punches blocked by Lang.
Chenevert prevents a body shot from Lang.
Chenevert misses with a punch on the inside.
Chenevert's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chenevert tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lang's elbow.
Chenevert misses with a punch to the body.
Lang misses with a punch to the body.
Lang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Lang.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lang.
Lang blocks a body shot from Chenevert.
Lang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 50:45
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 49:46
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clubber Lang!
Clubber Lang retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Clubber Lang thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SYN 1111 Sampson vs. Rose
Date: Nov 10, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Rose scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sampson misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Rose counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Douglas Sampson has been cut.#KD2#
Rose lands a big right hand that sends Sampson crashing to the mat! Rose stays standing though and waves Sampson back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rose swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sampson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#It looks like Thomas Rose has been cut.
Rose fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sampson manages to avoid it.
Sampson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sampson misses with a straight left.
Sampson moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T1#
Sampson ducks under a wild hook from Rose.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Rose throws a head kick but Sampson moves out of range.
Sampson takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Sampson rushes Rose and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rose obliges.
Sampson is breathing heavily.
A short right from Sampson.
Rose blocks a body shot from Sampson.
Rose is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sampson is defending well for now.#T2#
Sampson tries to work over Rose's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rose misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sampson.
Sampson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rose trying to land knees to the body.
Sampson lands an uppercut.
Rose prevents a body shot from Sampson.
Sampson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sampson tries a body shot but Rose blocks it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rose.
Sampson struggles to land a body shot inside as Rose controls his hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sampson scores with a hook to the body.
Rose lands with a left to the head.
Rose tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sampson throws a punch but it's blocked by Rose.
Rose misses with a body punch.
Sampson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sampson blocking some punches.
Rose's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rose scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sampson swings wildly with an uppercut but Rose uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Rose as the two fighters clinch. #T3#
Rose lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sampson can't find room to land a body shot as Rose controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sampson.
Rose is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Rose scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rose pushes Sampson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rose lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rose misses with a knee strike.
A nice left hand lands by Rose.
Nice body punch from Rose.
Rose misses with a knee to the head.
Rose lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rose lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rose can't find room to land a body shot as Sampson controls the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rose lands a nice knee to the body.
Rose using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sampson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Still in the clinch, Rose scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rose misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rose doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rose landing knees to the head. #T4#
Sampson has a couple of punches blocked by Rose.
Sampson has a couple of punches blocked by Rose.
Sampson tries to throw a body punch but Rose avoids it by throwing Sampson back against the cage.
Sampson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rose unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sampson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rose lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rose unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sampson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rose working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rose softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rose lands a left hand. #ROC2#Sampson is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Rose.
Oh Sampson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short body shot lands from Rose as the two fighters clinch.
Rose unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Sampson! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Rose is unloading with more strikes now! Sampson drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Rose!
Thomas Rose is the new heavyweight champion!
Thomas Rose thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Douglas Sampson spoke after the fight, saying 'Nothing goes over my head… my reflexes are too fast, but my famously huge turd pre fight left me feeling dizzy and I was seeing double vision the whole fight'.

Event: C356: Traumen vs Jiang
Date: Nov 03, 2024

#R1##TD#
Nakagawa feints and as O'Reilly raises his hands in defense, Nakagawa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nakagawa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed O'Reilly's guard.
Nakagawa trying to pass the guard but O'Reilly defending well.
O'Reilly on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Nakagawa is trying to work for a kimura but O'Reilly is defending well.
O'Reilly misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakagawa trying to pass the guard but O'Reilly defending well. #T1#
Ground and pound from Nakagawa.
O'Reilly has hold of Nakagawa's hands but Nakagawa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
O'Reilly lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Nakagawa is trying to control. O'Reilly wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
O'Reilly lands a couple of sideways elbows.
O'Reilly flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
O'Reilly has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nakagawa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nakagawa tries to pass to full mount but O'Reilly defends it. #SUB#
Nakagawa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nakagawa slips a nice elbow through O'Reilly's hands, connecting with O'Reilly's forehead.
Nakagawa is trying to control the action in half guard but O'Reilly is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nakagawa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nakagawa trying to pass the guard but O'Reilly defending well.
O'Reilly is not content to let Nakagawa control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
O'Reilly missing with punches from the bottom.
O'Reilly throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
O'Reilly is looking to escape.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nakagawa blocks a head kick by O'Reilly.
O'Reilly doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
O'Reilly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nakagawa scores with a decent looking hook.
A left lands for Nakagawa.
O'Reilly throws a body kick that misses.
Nakagawa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
O'Reilly throws a right hand that Nakagawa ducks under and follows up with a left that Nakagawa also avoids with ease.
Nakagawa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T4#
O'Reilly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
O'Reilly looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
O'Reilly misses with a head kick.
Nakagawa scores with a shot to the body. #TD#
Nakagawa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakagawa is trying to control the action in half guard but O'Reilly is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing that Nakagawa has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Nakagawa tries to pass the half guard into mount. O'Reilly knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
O'Reilly is trying to stand back up but Nakagawa is controlling him
Nakagawa blocks the strikes from O'Reilly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shinnosuke Nakagawa dominated that round.
That's time! Nakagawa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nakagawa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around O'Reilly's waist but O'Reilly gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nakagawa off to one side.
O'Reilly misses with a jab, cross combination.
A cross from Nakagawa lands.
O'Reilly throws a sloppy head kick and Nakagawa moves out of range easily.
O'Reilly misses with an uppercut. Nakagawa saw that one coming.
Nakagawa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
O'Reilly throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nakagawa.
Nakagawa punishes O'Reilly's body with a nice straight punch.
Nakagawa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
O'Reilly on the wrong end of a nice jab.
O'Reilly misses with a left hand #TD#
and Nakagawa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
O'Reilly tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Nakagawa manages to move to mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakagawa has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of O'Reilly's face.
O'Reilly in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T1#
O'Reilly is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Nakagawa connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Nakagawa looking to finish O'Reilly with some ground and pound. This is bad for O'Reilly!
O'Reilly is in a horrible position here. Nakagawa smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
O'Reilly is trying to escape the mount.
Nakagawa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as O'Reilly is looking to escape.
Nakagawa controlling his opponent.
Nakagawa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that O'Reilly can do to turn this around?#T2#
Shinnosuke Nakagawa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nakagawa has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of O'Reilly's face.
You get the feeling that O'Reilly really doesn't like being in this position too much.
O'Reilly is bucking up trying to escape but Nakagawa cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
O'Reilly throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
O'Reilly is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
O'Reilly gives up his back whilst trying to strike. #T3#
Nakagawa just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Nakagawa is punishing O'Reilly with some ground and pound.
Nakagawa softening up his opponent with strikes here.
O'Reilly is really stuck here. #SUB#
Nakagawa is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Nakagawa lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns O'Reilly.
O'Reilly is covering up but some of the strikes from Nakagawa are getting through and doing damage. #T4#
O'Reilly is trying to stand back up.
Nakagawa doesn't have the hooks in and O'Reilly manages to turn into his guard.
Nakagawa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Nakagawa looking for a guillotine here but O'Reilly defends easily.
Nakagawa controls O'Reilly momentarily but O'Reilly frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shinnosuke Nakagawa dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
O'Reilly misses with a series of wild punches.
A leg kick checked by Nakagawa.
O'Reilly misses with a wild body shot.
O'Reilly throws a hook to the side of Nakagawa's head but Nakagawa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
O'Reilly pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
O'Reilly takes a shot to the body in his stride. #TD#
Nakagawa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. O'Reilly sprawls well initially but Nakagawa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nakagawa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nakagawa working O'Reilly over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakagawa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nakagawa is trying to control. O'Reilly wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nakagawa lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Nakagawa trying to control from half guard but O'Reilly is working away.
Nakagawa wants to pass to mount but O'Reilly is defending the position.
Nakagawa trying to control from half guard but O'Reilly is working away.
O'Reilly connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Nakagawa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
O'Reilly misses with some strikes from the bottom. #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.
Nakagawa winds up and cracks O'Reilly with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nakagawa trying to control the pace.
Nakagawa is keen to just control but O'Reilly is a slippery customer.
Nakagawa trying to pass the guard but O'Reilly defending well.
Nakagawa working the head and body with strikes.
O'Reilly flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Nakagawa trying to control from half guard but O'Reilly is working away. #T3#
Nakagawa is nestled in close to O'Reilly, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Nakagawa is looking for a kimura but O'Reilly is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nakagawa to get the leverage.
Nakagawa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nakagawa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
O'Reilly misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Nakagawa wants to pass the guard but O'Reilly is defending well. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nakagawa with a jab.
O'Reilly throws a head kick that misses.
Nakagawa feinted with a counter takedown.
A nice combination there by Nakagawa. #T4#
Nakagawa avoids the body shot from O'Reilly.
Nakagawa attempts a counter takedown but O'Reilly avoids it well and moves away.
O'Reilly takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
O'Reilly misses with a double jab.
Nakagawa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nakagawa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
O'Reilly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nakagawa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nakagawa sizes up O'Reilly with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
O'Reilly throws a head kick but Nakagawa moves out of range.
Nakagawa blocks the body kick.
O'Reilly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nakagawa manages to avoid it.
Patty O'Reilly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nakagawa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O'Reilly.
O'Reilly misses with a left hand #TD#
and Nakagawa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in O'Reilly's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O'Reilly wants to stand and escape but Nakagawa is having none of it.
Nakagawa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
O'Reilly doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shinnosuke Nakagawa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nakagawa 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SMASH: Ghetea vs Ruttu
Date: Nov 02, 2024

#R1#
Chenevert looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chenevert blocks a jab.
It seemed like Chenevert was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Krylov connects with a right hand. Chenevert shakes it off.
Chenevert slips a straight right by Krylov.
Chenevert throws a wild body kick that Krylov sees coming a mile off.
An attempted straight right counter from Krylov misses the target.
Chenevert dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chenevert pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Krylov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Krylov slips under a jab from Chenevert.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chenevert with a jab.
Krylov throws a shot from downtown. Chenevert moves away and avoids it.
Chenevert looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chenevert moves forwards but Krylov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Krylov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chenevert lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Chenevert looks to score with a jab to the body but Krylov is just out of range.
Krylov drops his hands momentarily and Chenevert takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice defenses there by Chenevert.
Good leg kick by Chenevert.
Chenevert lands with a shot to the body.
Chenevert misses the jab.
Chenevert tries to move into range but Krylov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Krylov looks to land a left hand but Chenevert moved out of range nicely.
Krylov misses with a straight left.
Chenevert jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chenevert throws a leg kick but Krylov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chenevert throws a jab when Krylov was well out of range.
Krylov gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T2#
Krylov avoids the head kick by Chenevert.
Krylov is looking to counter punch.
Chenevert misses the shot to the body.
Krylov avoids the head kick by Chenevert.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krylov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Krylov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chenevert counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chenevert throws a low kick but Krylov moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Chenevert closes the distance and clinches.
Krylov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Krylov swings wildly with an uppercut but Chenevert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chenevert misses with a punch to the body.
Chenevert looking to throw knees to the head but Krylov is blocking nicely.
Krylov is trying to break free.
A right handed body shot lands from Chenevert.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chenevert.#T3#
Chenevert blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chenevert scores a nice knee to the body.
Krylov has a couple of punches blocked by Chenevert.
Chenevert tries a knee to the head but Krylov blocks it.
Krylov can't break the clinch.
Chenevert missing with knees to the body.
Chenevert lands with a short shot to the head.
Chenevert tries to land a knee to the head but Krylov blocks with his arms.
Chenevert misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chenevert tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Krylov avoids it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chenevert.
Chenevert tries to work over Krylov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Krylov misses with the head strike.
Chenevert is leaning against Krylov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Krylov wants to break free but Chenevert has control.
Krylov misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chenevert creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chenevert working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Krylov tries to break the clinch but Chenevert is controlling the position. #T4#
Krylov wants to break free but Chenevert has control.
Chenevert with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chenevert tries to work over Krylov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Krylov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Krylov managing to block the knees to the body from Chenevert.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chenevert cracks Krylov with a nice body shot.
Krylov stalling.
Krylov is trying to break the clinch but Chenevert has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chenevert creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chenevert has Krylov pressed against the cage, preventing Krylov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Krylov managing to block the knees to the body from Chenevert.
I was talking to Krylov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Krylov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chenevert throws a poor cross that misses
and Krylov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chenevert fakes the leg kick and cracks Krylov in the body.
Chenevert moves out of range of the strikes.
Chenevert slips a jab and a cross from Krylov.
Chenevert scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nazaire Chenevert dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Chenevert is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Krylov misses the target.
Krylov throws a hook but Chenevert avoids it easily.
Chenevert misses the body punch
and Chenevert takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chenevert.
Krylov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chenevert misses with a wild body shot.
Krylov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chenevert throws a wild body kick that Krylov sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chenevert lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chenevert blocks a jab.
Chenevert throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chenevert uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Krylov.
Chenevert now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nazaire Chenevert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Krylov keeps the fight on the outside.
Krylov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chenevert fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Krylov is out of range.
It looked like Krylov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Krylov avoids the body shot from Chenevert. #CL2#
Chenevert pushes Krylov up against the cage in a clinch.
Chenevert tries to work over Krylov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chenevert can't find room to land a body shot as Krylov controls the action.
Nazaire Chenevert seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Krylov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chenevert can't find room to land a body shot as Krylov controls the action.
Chenevert lands a hook that snaps the head of Krylov backwards.
Chenevert tries to throw a body punch but Krylov avoids it by throwing Chenevert back against the cage.
Chenevert lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Krylov working hard to break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Chenevert.
Chenevert blocking some punches. #BC#
Krylov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chenevert tries to clinch
letting Krylov counter with a right hand. #T2##CL2#
Chenevert moves into range and clinches up with Krylov.
Chenevert lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Krylov.
Chenevert lands a right hand.
Chenevert throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Krylov blocks it with crossed arms.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krylov tries to break free but Chenevert pushes him back against the cage.
Chenevert blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chenevert lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Krylov.
Krylov avoiding damage as Chenevert throws knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Chenevert.
Krylov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Krylov working hard to break the clinch.
Krylov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chenevert cracks Krylov with a nice body shot.
Chenevert tries a knee to the head but Krylov blocks it.
Chenevert stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chenevert lands with a short shot to the head.
Krylov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chenevert has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chenevert tries to land a knee to the head but Krylov blocks with his arms. #T3#
Chenevert misses with a body punch.
Chenevert tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Krylov avoids it.
Chenevert lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chenevert tries to land knees in the clinch but Krylov avoids the damage to the body.
Chenevert makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chenevert with a knee to the head.
Chenevert lands a left hand.
Chenevert missing with knees to the body.
Krylov avoiding damage as Chenevert throws knees to the body.
Krylov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chenevert works on Krylov's body with a couple of short punches.
Chenevert misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Krylov working hard to break the clinch.
Chenevert tries a knee to the head but Krylov blocks it.
Krylov takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Chenevert.
A left hand lands to the body for Chenevert.
Chenevert scores a nice knee to the body. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chenevert scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Krylov tries to break the clinch but Chenevert is controlling the position. #BC#
Krylov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice body punch from Chenevert.
Nazaire Chenevert seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Krylov throws a hook but Chenevert blocks it.
Nice straight punches there by Krylov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Krylov.#CL2#
Chenevert has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chenevert lands a shoulder strike.
Chenevert putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Krylov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Chenevert lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Krylov or not.
Chenevert lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chenevert lands with a left to the head.
Chenevert tries a body shot but Krylov blocks it.
Chenevert pushes Krylov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chenevert putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Krylov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Chenevert is leaning against Krylov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nazaire Chenevert 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#
Chenevert connects with a leg kick.
Chenevert throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chenevert throws a head kick that misses.
Krylov is looking to counter punch.
Krylov misses with a looping right.
Chenevert slips under a jab.#CL2#
Chenevert gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Krylov wants to break free but Chenevert has control. #BC#
Krylov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chenevert tries to land a front kick but Krylov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chenevert throws a shot from downtown. Krylov moves away and avoids it.
Krylov is looking to counter punch.
Chenevert fails to land with a series of punches.
Krylov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Krylov throws a big shot that misses.
Chenevert uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Krylov.#T1#
Krylov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Krylov throwing a counter right hand but Chenevert manages to avoid it.
Chenevert slips under a jab from Krylov.
Some wild striking there from Krylov.
Chenevert now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chenevert waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krylov.
Chenevert pushes Krylov away with a front kick.
Jab from Krylov.
Krylov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chenevert misses with a body shot.
Krylov misses the jab.
Krylov blocks a head kick by Chenevert.
Krylov avoids the body shot from Chenevert. #T2#
Chenevert swings for the body but Krylov moves out of range.
Krylov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chenevert fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chenevert lands with a nice body kick. #CL2#
Chenevert darts in and clinches Krylov up against the cage.
Chenevert lands with a short shot to the head.
Krylov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chenevert tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Krylov manages to break the clinch.
Krylov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chenevert.
Chenevert goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chenevert is looking to land body kicks.
Chenevert loads up on a big right hand but Krylov slips the punch.
Anton Krylov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chenevert missing with a left hand there. Krylov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Chenevert throws a low kick but it's checked well by Krylov.
A counter left hand to the body from Krylov misses its target.
Krylov slips under a jab from Chenevert.
Chenevert misses with a jab to the body
and Krylov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Krylov throws a jab when Chenevert was well out of range.
Chenevert throws a sloppy head kick and Krylov moves out of range easily.
Nazaire Chenevert is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chenevert scores with a nice head shot.
Chenevert has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Krylov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chenevert.
Krylov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Chenevert.
Krylov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chenevert.
Krylov misses with an uppercut
and Chenevert counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chenevert connects with a looping right hand. #T4#
Nice body punch from Chenevert.
Chenevert tries to clinch but Krylov is having none of it.
Chenevert connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Krylov misses with a straight left.
Chenevert keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krylov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chenevert pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Krylov is looking to counter punch.
Krylov misses with a hook.
Chenevert connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Krylov momentarily.
Krylov swings for the body but Chenevert moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chenevert.
Chenevert displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Krylov throws out the jab.
Chenevert scores with a jab. Krylov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nazaire Chenevert comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chenevert 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nazaire Chenevert!
A very excited looking Nazaire Chenevert 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: C354: Erdogan vs Chai
Date: Oct 27, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Fabinho closes the distance and clinches.
Fabinho struggles to land a body shot inside as Vale Queiroz controls his hands. #BC2#
Fabinho breaks the clinch.
Fabinho swings widly with a right hand
enabling Vale Queiroz to counter with a crisp jab.
Fabinho throws a right hand that misses
and Vale Queiroz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fabinho just misses with a punch to the body.
Fabinho throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vale Queiroz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fabinho throws a body punch but Vale Queiroz moves out of range.
Roberto Fabinho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fabinho tests Vale Queiroz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fabinho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vale Queiroz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Vale Queiroz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Fabinho tries to counter it with a takedown but Vale Queiroz pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Fabinho drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Vale Queiroz pushes Fabinho off and scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Fabinho. Vale Queiroz does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the body from Fabinho misses
and Vale Queiroz counters with a good low kick that Fabinho was not able to check.
Fabinho has his takedown stuffed
and Vale Queiroz counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Fabinho tries to clinch
and Vale Queiroz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fabinho tries to clinch but Vale Queiroz moves out of range.
Vale Queiroz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fabinho throws a hook but Vale Queiroz blocks it.
It looked like Vale Queiroz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've been told by Vale Queiroz's head coaches at Bushido Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fabinho or perhaps it was just good defense by Vale Queiroz, which made it look bad.
Fabinho takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fabinho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vale Queiroz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fabinho fails with a takedown attempt.
Vale Queiroz throws a counter high kick but Fabinho was just alert enough to avoid it.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Fabinho.
Fabinho throws a combination that misses
and Vale Queiroz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fabinho looks winded!
Fabinho fails with a takedown attempt. #T2#
Fabinho chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vale Queiroz can pounce on him.
Nice shot by Vale Queiroz.#CUT#It looks like Roberto Fabinho has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fabinho is defended easily by Vale Queiroz.
Fabinho throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vale Queiroz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Vale Queiroz lands a big uppercut and Fabinho crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Fabinho looks OK. Vale Queiroz waves Fabinho back to his feet!#ROC#Fabinho is rocked!
Vale Queiroz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fabinho is still on wobbly legs! Can Vale Queiroz finish him?
Vale Queiroz fakes the body blow, causing Fabinho to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Fabinho goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Erasmo Vale Queiroz!
A very excited looking Erasmo Vale Queiroz 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.
In defeat, Roberto Fabinho stepped up to the mic, saying 'Man that was a tough fight. I didnï¿½t take my opponent very seriously leading up to this fight but Iï¿½ll keep going. I know Iï¿½m the most dangerous in this division and will get that gold eventually'.

Event: SYN 1105
Date: Oct 20, 2024

#R1#
Sampson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nightmare in his tracks.
Sampson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nightmare swings for the body but Sampson moves out of range.
Sampson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nightmare let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Last Nightmare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nightmare throws a hook to the side of Sampson's head but Sampson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nightmare throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Sampson to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Nightmare.
Nightmare throws a jab when Sampson was well out of range.
Sampson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nightmare throws out the jab. #T1#
Sampson looks to land a combination but Nightmare avoids it well.
Sampson throws a body punch but Nightmare moves out of range.
Nightmare misses with a straight right.
Sampson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nightmare.
Sampson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nightmare just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Sampson misses its target.
Nightmare misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sampson. #T2#
Nightmare connects with a right hand. Sampson shakes it off.
Nightmare stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sampson.
Nightmare swings widly with a right hand
and Nightmare takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nightmare throws a body punch but Sampson moves out of range.
It appears Sampson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Nightmare jabs Sampson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nightmare changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nightmare throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Nightmare throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nightmare misses with a hook to the body
and Sampson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nightmare thinking.
Nightmare fails to land with a series of punches.
Sampson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A little jabbing left from Nightmare on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sampson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nightmare lands a slapping body shot.
Nightmare moves out of range as Sampson strikes.
A nice side step and Nightmare releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nightmare is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sampson rather than just go for the knockout.#T4#
Sampson looks to land a left hand but Nightmare moved out of range nicely.
Sampson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sampson throwing a counter right hand but Nightmare manages to avoid it.
Nightmare scores with a body shot.
Nightmare misses with a body shot.
Nightmare throws a hook but Sampson blocks it.
Nice straight punches there by Sampson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sampson.
Nightmare ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sampson moves away.
Sampson thows a leg kick but Nightmare checks it
and Nightmare counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Last Nightmare dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Sampson misses with a hook to the body
letting Nightmare counter with a right hand.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sampson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nightmare throws the left hand but Sampson avoids the punch easily.
A quick step to the side and Sampson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nightmare ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nightmare misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sampson.
Sampson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Sampson lands a big uppercut and Nightmare crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Nightmare looks OK. Sampson waves Nightmare back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nightmare missing with a left hand there. Sampson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sampson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Sampson swings for the body but Nightmare moves out of range.
Nightmare looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nightmare misses with a body punch
and Sampson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nightmare fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sampson swings for the body but Nightmare moves out of range.
Sampson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sampson ducks under a wild hook from Nightmare.
Sampson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sampson drops his hands momentarily and Nightmare takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Nightmare misses with a straight left.
Sampson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nightmare.
Sampson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Sampson defending well as Nightmare loads up on a big left hand.
Nightmare slips under a jab from Sampson.
Sampson looks to land a right hand but Nightmare moved out of range.
A left and a right from Nightmare both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nightmare pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
A low kick from Sampson is predictable there
and Nightmare counters with a nice uppercut.
Nightmare takes a swing at Sampson's ribcage but misses.
Sampson is looking to counter punch.
Nightmare misses with a body shot.
Nightmare just misses with a punch to the body.
Sampson is looking to counter punch.
Nightmare scores with a hook to the body. Sampson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sampson misses with a wild body shot.
As Sampson backs off Nightmare throws a huge counter combo but Sampson manages to avoid it all.
Sampson takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
Sampson slips under a jab from Nightmare.
It looked like Sampson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nightmare.
Nightmare scores with a nice head shot.
Nightmare scores with a punch to the head.
Nightmare throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Last Nightmare seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nightmare pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nightmare lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Last Nightmare showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Nightmare misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters circling - Nightmare throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Sampson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nightmare.
Sampson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nightmare avoids the body shot from Sampson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nightmare! But no joy.
Sampson scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Sampson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nightmare swings widly with a right hand
and Sampson counters with an outside leg kick. #T1#
Nightmare throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sampson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nightmare stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nightmare throws a shot from downtown. Sampson moves away and avoids it.
Sampson tried to counter with a leg kick but Nightmare avoided it.
Nightmare takes a swing at Sampson's ribcage but misses.
Nightmare comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sampson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Nightmare drops his hands momentarily and Sampson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nightmare steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sampson.
Nightmare misses the shot to the body.
Sampson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nightmare scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sampson doesn't seem bothered though.
Sampson ducks under a wild hook from Nightmare.
Sampson is looking to clinch but Nightmare is avoiding it.
Sampson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Nightmare misses with a hook. Sampson ducked under it nicely.
Sampson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nightmare loads up on a big right hand but Sampson slips the punch.
A shot to the liver by Nightmare. Beautiful body shot.
Nightmare avoids the body shot from Sampson.
Nightmare looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nightmare lands a jab to Sampson's midsection.
Sampson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Nightmare counters with a straight right hand.
Nightmare checks a leg kick.#T4#
Sampson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sampson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nightmare scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sampson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nightmare shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sampson eats them both and turns towards Nightmare to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
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!
Sampson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Last Nightmare really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Sampson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sampson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nightmare finds it's way round the side to connect with Sampson's head.
Sampson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sampson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sampson misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nightmare uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sampson has time to react.
Sampson looks to land a right hand but Nightmare moved out of range.#T1#
Nightmare misses the body punch
and Sampson counters with a straight right hand.
Nightmare throws a hook but Sampson blocks it.
Sampson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nightmare thuds a left hand into Sampson's body.
Sampson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sampson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice body punch from Nightmare.
Nightmare misses with a hook
and Nightmare takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nightmare misses with a two punch combination. #T2#
Sampson is looking to clinch but Nightmare is avoiding it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sampson. Nightmare does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sampson takes one to the side of the head.
Sampson misses with a straight right.
Sampson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nightmare takes a step back to recover.
Sampson gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T3#
Sampson dodges the punch combination from Nightmare.
It looked like Sampson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nightmare thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nightmare has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sampson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nightmare misses with a jab to the body
and Sampson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nightmare works over Sampson's head and body with a nice combination.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Nightmare. Sampson does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Sampson counters with a quick kick to the body but Nightmare blocks it.
Sampson ducks under a wild hook from Nightmare.
Nightmare misses with a hook to the body
and Sampson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Nightmare is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Sampson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nightmare looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sampson lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Nightmare falls backwards - clearly groggy! Sampson dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Douglas Sampson!
Douglas Sampson retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Douglas Sampson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: C347: Khabib vs Bloodaxe III
Date: Oct 06, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Escobar drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Escobar creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Nakagawa manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Escobar wants to get back to his feet.
Nakagawa trying to control from half guard but Escobar is working away.
Escobar is trying to stand back up but Nakagawa is controlling him #SUB#
Nakagawa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nakagawa is pressing down on Escobar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Escobar is holding on for now.
Nakagawa working the head and body with strikes.
Nakagawa prevents Escobar from standing back up. #T1#
Nakagawa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nakagawa slips a nice elbow through Escobar's hands, connecting with Escobar's forehead.
Nakagawa prevents Escobar from standing back up.
Nakagawa is pressing down on Escobar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Escobar is holding on for now.
Escobar tries to kick Nakagawa off but Nakagawa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nakagawa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Escobar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Escobar is looking to escape.
Nakagawa lands strikes from half guard.
Escobar is trying to stand up here but Nakagawa is controlling him well. #SUB#
Nakagawa is looking for a kimura here.
Escobar is looking to escape.
Escobar taking some punishment here, with Nakagawa in his half guard. #T2#
Nakagawa wants to take a breather but Escobar is having none of it.
Escobar is trying to stand up here but Nakagawa is controlling him well.
Escobar is refusing to be controlled, as Nakagawa sits in half guard.
Escobar wants to get back to his feet.
Escobar is not content to let Nakagawa control the position.
Nakagawa stops Escobar from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Escobar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Escobar fails with the takedown.
Nakagawa feinted with a counter takedown.
Escobar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nakagawa.
Escobar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nakagawa.#T3#
Escobar goes for a double leg but Nakagawa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nakagawa continues to drive forward.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juanito Escobar.#TD2#
Escobar shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Escobar showed some decent athleticism there.
Escobar misses with a head shot. Nakagawa uses the momentum to regain guard.
Escobar with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Escobar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nakagawa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Escobar is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Nakagawa dives into side control.
Nakagawa 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.
Nakagawa lands some shots froms side control.#T4#
Escobar wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Nakagawa lands a nice forearm strike.
Nakagawa wants to control but Escobar is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Escobar is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Nakagawa cracks Escobar with a big elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Escobar is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Nakagawa lands some shots froms side control.
Escobar is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shinnosuke Nakagawa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Escobar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Escobar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nakagawa.
Nakagawa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Escobar fails with a takedown attempt.
Escobar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nakagawa pinned against the cage. Nakagawa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Good shot there by Escobar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nakagawa sprawls well. Nakagawa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Escobar gets slowly back to his feet.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juanito Escobar.
Nakagawa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1##TD2#
Nakagawa gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Nakagawa is looking for a triangle but Escobar pushes his legs off easily.
Escobar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Escobar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nakagawa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Escobar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nakagawa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nakagawa is trying to keep Escobar in close.
Nakagawa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Escobar is one step ahead there.
Escobar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Escobar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Nakagawa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nakagawa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Escobar's guard. #REVR##T2#
Nakagawa is standing up over Escobar. Escobar looks to escape but Nakagawa dives into side control.
Nakagawa trying to control the action but Escobar is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Nakagawa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Escobar tries to escape but Nakagawa is in control.
Nakagawa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Escobar can do to turn this around?
Nakagawa trying to control the position but Escobar is working away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Nakagawa is putting a hurting on Escobar here, landing some big shots from side control. #T3#
Escobar is trying to get back to his feet.
Nakagawa trying to control the position but Escobar is working away.
Escobar is trying to buck Nakagawa off.
Nakagawa scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Escobar to see if he's OK.
Escobar is trying to buck Nakagawa off.
Nakagawa wants to control but Escobar is keeping him busy. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Escobar is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Nakagawa in side control lands a decent elbow.
Escobar wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Nakagawa in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Nakagawa scoring with punches and elbows.
Nakagawa wants to control but Escobar is keeping him busy.
Escobar wants to get back to his feet but Nakagawa drags him back down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakagawa slows the pace down.
Nakagawa prevents Escobar from escaping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shinnosuke Nakagawa dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Nakagawa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar manages to avoid it.
Juanito Escobar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nakagawa misses with a wild body shot.
Escobar looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakagawa is just out of range.
Nakagawa tries to counter with a takedown but Escobar is quick to defend against it.
Nakagawa throws the left hand but Escobar avoids the punch easily.
Escobar shoots in for a takedown but Nakagawa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Escobar looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakagawa is just out of range.
Escobar connects with a solid leg kick.
Escobar takes a swing at Nakagawa's ribcage but misses.
Nakagawa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Escobar loads up on a big right hand but Nakagawa slips the punch.
Nakagawa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Escobar. Escobar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nakagawa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nakagawa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Escobar throws a leg kick that misses.
Escobar throws a solid leg kick but Nakagawa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Escobar.
Nakagawa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nakagawa moves away from the strike by Escobar. #T1##TD2#
Escobar scores with a takedown into Nakagawa's guard.
Escobar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Escobar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nakagawa struggling a bit here.
Nakagawa parries the strikes from Escobar easily there. Escobar is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Nakagawa to escape.
Nakagawa is looking to reverse the position.
Nakagawa is trying to control Escobar's posture but Escobar avoids it.
Nakagawa is trying to get back to half guard.
Escobar looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Nakagawa is avoiding damage well.
Nakagawa is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2#
Nakagawa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Escobar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Nakagawa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Escobar is aware though and is defending well.
Escobar throws a big right hand that misses.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nakagawa wants to sweep here but Escobar controlling him for the moment.
Escobar is working Nakagawa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Nakagawa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Escobar with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Nakagawa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Escobar.
Nakagawa is trying to control the position but Escobar postures up.
Escobar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Escobar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Escobar lands a couple of elbows.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Escobar lands a couple of digs.
Nakagawa controls Escobar momentarily but Escobar frees himself.
Escobar throws a big right hand that misses.
Escobar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Escobar throwing strikes but missing.
Nakagawa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Escobar.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Escobar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nakagawa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
Escobar is working Nakagawa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Escobar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Escobar throws an elbow that misses. Nakagawa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Escobar's guard. Nice move by Nakagawa!#REVR#
Nakagawa 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.
Nakagawa trying to control but Escobar is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Escobar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nakagawa defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Escobar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juanito Escobar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nakagawa 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: C348: Dorado vs Fadda
Date: Oct 06, 2024

#R1#
Fabinho doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vitalik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fabinho throws out the jab. #TD#
Vitalik gets a 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.
Fabinho avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vitalik.
Fabinho trying to control but Vitalik postures up.
Vitalik throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Fabinho to regain full guard.
Vitalik stopping the sweep attempt from Fabinho.#SUB2#
Fabinho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vitalik trying to control but Fabinho is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Fabinho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vitalik defends it easily.#T1#
Vitalik trying to control the position from guard on top but Fabinho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vitalik's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vitalik trying to control the position from guard on top but Fabinho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vitalik postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vitalik scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Vitalik content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Fabinho has locked up a guillotine! Fabinho's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Vitalik is holding on here and Fabinho must be using up a lot of energy. Vitalik has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Fabinho gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Roberto Fabinho!
Roberto Fabinho decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: C345: Shida vs Marley II
Date: Sep 29, 2024

#R1#
Bualuang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Six Nine .
As Bualuang looks to move away, Six Nine throws a big counter combo but Bualuang just gets out of the way.
Bualuang with the inside leg kick.
Bualuang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Six Nine .
Bualuang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Six Nine jabs at Bualuang's body.
Bualuang swats away the attempt to clinch by Six Nine .
Six Nine seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bualuang. Six Nine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bualuang looks to land a left hand but Six Nine moved out of range nicely.
Bualuang throws an overhand right that lands on Six Nine 's shoulder, as Six Nine tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Six Nine checks the leg kick nicely there.
Six Nine ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Six Nine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bualuang.
Bualuang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Six Nine moves away.#T1#
Bualuang has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Six Nine finds it's way round the side to connect with Bualuang's head.
Bualuang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Six Nine .
Six Nine throws a lazy uppercut
and Bualuang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Six Nine swings for the body but Bualuang moves out of range.
Six Nine bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bualuang's head.
Six Nine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bualuang throws out the jab.
Bualuang is looking to clinch but Six Nine is avoiding it.
Bualuang misses with an uppercut
and Six Nine counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Six Nine .
A nice inside leg kick there by Bualuang. That's going to slow Six Nine down.
Bualuang moves to clinch but Six Nine breaks away
and Six Nine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bualuang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fighters circling - Bualuang throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Six Nine .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bualuang misses with an uppercut.
An inside leg kick from Bualuang misses. #CL2#
Bualuang gets a clinch.
Six Nine lands an elbow that stopped Bualuang in his tracks for a moment.
Six Nine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bualuang takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bualuang takes an elbow to the temple. #BC#
Six Nine 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Six Nine punishes Bualuang's body with a nice straight punch.
Bualuang digs a good hook to Six Nine 's body.
Six Nine throws a body shot but no joy.
Bualuang thows a leg kick but Six Nine checks it
and Six Nine counters with a nice uppercut.
Six Nine takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bualuang throws a body punch but Six Nine moves out of range.
Six Nine is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Bualuang throws a big shot that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Bualuang. Those never looked like landing.
Six Nine takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice cross by Bualuang.
Six Nine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bualuang.
Six Nine bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bualuang misses the body punch
and Bualuang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bualuang lands a lovely overhand right.
Six Nine slips a jab from Bualuang.
Six Nine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bualuang.
A little feinted left hand from Six Nine on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bualuang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bualuang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Six Nine moves away.
Six Nine defending well as Bualuang loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Bualuang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Six Nine was well out of range. Poor timing from Bualuang.
Bualuang throws a right hand that Six Nine ducks under and follows up with a left that Six Nine also avoids with ease.
It looked like Six Nine was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bualuang swings widly with a right hand
and Six Nine counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Six Nine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bualuang.
Bualuang misses with a low kick.
Bualuang's coach down at 3Band MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bualuang's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bualuang walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Six Nine checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Six Nine throws a quick inside leg kick.
Six Nine missing with a left hand there. Bualuang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bualuang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Six Nine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bualuang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Six Nine tries a head kick but it misses.
Bualuang misses with a jab to the body
and Six Nine counters with a slapping leg kick. #CL#
Six Nine instigates a clinch.
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 Tekashi Six Nine will probably get the nod.
That's time! Six Nine 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bualuang misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Six Nine connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bualuang momentarily.
Bualuang motions for Six Nine to come forward. Bualuang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Six Nine has taken the fight to the clinch.
Six Nine prevents a body shot from Bualuang.
Bualuang throws a punch but it's blocked by Six Nine .
Six Nine can't find room to land a body shot as Bualuang controls the action.
Six Nine lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Anurak Bualuang has been cut.
Bualuang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bualuang working aggressively here.
Bualuang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bualuang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Six Nine 's elbow.
Bualuang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bualuang gets through Six Nine 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Six Nine .
Bualuang misses with a body punch.
Bualuang has a couple of punches blocked by Six Nine .
Bualuang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bualuang tries to throw a body punch but Six Nine avoids it by throwing Bualuang back against the cage.
Six Nine lands an elbow inside that Bualuang shrugs off.
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!
Bualuang blocking some punches. #T1#
Six Nine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Bualuang.
A right hand to the body from Six Nine .
Bualuang blocks the elbow strike.
Bualuang scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bualuang misses with the head strike.
Six Nine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Six Nine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Six Nine tries to throw a body punch but Bualuang avoids it by throwing Six Nine back against the cage.
Six Nine misses with a body punch.
Six Nine blocks an uppercut.
Bualuang misses with a body punch.
Six Nine cracks Bualuang with a nice body shot.
Bualuang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Six Nine s head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Six Nine .
Six Nine pushes Bualuang back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Six Nine scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bualuang lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bualuang tries to throw a body punch but Six Nine avoids it by throwing Bualuang back against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Six Nine scores with a shot to the side of Bualuang's head.
Six Nine stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bualuang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2##BC#
Six Nine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bualuang looks to throw the jab but Six Nine is out of range.
Bualuang moves out of range of the body kick.
Bualuang on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Six Nine with a nice calf kick.
Bualuang works the jab nicely.
Bualuang throws out a leg kick but Six Nine moves out of range and Bualuang only half commits.
A counter left hand to the body from Six Nine misses its target.
Six Nine connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bualuang momentarily.
Bualuang looks to land a left hand but Six Nine moved out of range nicely.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bualuang - that will leave a mark!
A low kick lands for Bualuang.
A solid body kick from Six Nine .
Bualuang is looking to clinch. #T3#
Bualuang misses with an uppercut
and Six Nine counters with a low kick, right behind Bualuang 's knee.
Bualuang throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bualuang loads up on a big right hand but Six Nine slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Bualuang misses the target.
Bualuang takes a swing at Six Nine 's ribcage but misses.
Bualuang throws a series of strikes that have Six Nine backpedaling.
Bualuang motions for Six Nine to come forward. Bualuang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bualuang misses with a leg kick.
Bualuang tries to score with a low kick but Six Nine moves his leg out of the way.
Six Nine takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Six Nine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bualuang moves away.
Six Nine tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Six Nine pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bualuang back to the cage. Six Nine follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T4##CL2#
Bualuang clinches up with Six Nine and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Six Nine tries to work over Bualuang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Six Nine blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Bualuang.
Bualuang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Six Nine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bualuang throws a lazy uppercut
and Six Nine counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A left lands for Bualuang.
Bualuang uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bualuang scores with a hook.
Six Nine lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bualuang wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Anurak Bualuang will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Anurak Bualuang's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Six Nine checks a leg kick.
Bualuang throws a hook to the side of Six Nine 's head but Six Nine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bualuang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bualuang throws a jab but it's blocked by Six Nine .
Six Nine appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Six Nine takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bualuang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Six Nine .
The fight stays on the outside here - Bualuang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Six Nine takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bualuang tries to clinch but Six Nine is having none of it.
Bualuang throws a leg kick but Six Nine sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bualuang misses with a hook.
Six Nine lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T1#
Six Nine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Six Nine looks to score with a jab to the body but Bualuang is just out of range.
A low kick from Bualuang is predictable there
and Six Nine counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bualuang is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Bualuang wants to clinch.
Bualuang defending well as Six Nine loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Bualuang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Six Nine scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bualuang cracks Six Nine with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Six Nine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Six Nine takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
Bualuang moves into the clinch.
Bualuang lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bualuang.
Bualuang takes an elbow to the temple.
A head punch on the inside from Bualuang fails to land.
Bualuang misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Six Nine creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bualuang's defenses.
Tekashi Six Nine has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Six Nine lands a nice uppercut.
Bualuang misses with a body punch.
Six Nine scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Bualuang. #BC#
Six Nine breaks from the clinch.
Six Nine is looking to clinch but Bualuang is avoiding it.
Bualuang uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Six Nine has time to react.
Bualuang tries to clinch but Six Nine is having none of it.
Bualuang throws a body shot but no joy.
Bualuang throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bualuang tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Six Nine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Bualuang is looking to clinch but Six Nine is avoiding it.
Bualuang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bualuang misses with a low kick.
Bualuang misses with a looping right.
Bualuang lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A big left from Bualuang misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bualuang. Six Nine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Six Nine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bualuang cracks Six Nine with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A solid body kick from Bualuang.
Bualuang misses with an uppercut.
Bualuang misses with a hook
and Six Nine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Six Nine with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Anurak Bualuang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bualuang swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Six Nine counters with a nice uppercut.
Bualuang throws a leg kick
and Six Nine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Bualuang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Six Nine , pushing him back against the cage.
Six Nine tries to work over Bualuang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Six Nine lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Six Nine struggles to land a body shot inside as Bualuang controls his hands.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Six Nine .
Six Nine creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bualuang's defenses.
Six Nine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bualuang lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Six Nine .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Six Nine .
Six Nine lands an elbow that stopped Bualuang in his tracks for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Bualuang fails to land.
Six Nine lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Six Nine .
A head punch on the inside from Bualuang fails to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anurak Bualuang.
I think Bualuang 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Anurak Bualuang!

Event: SYN 1099 Sampson vs Rozhkav II
Date: Sep 27, 2024

#R1#
Rozhkov catches Sampson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sampson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A telegraphed right hand from Sampson misses the target.
Rozhkov throws a poor cross that misses
and Sampson counters with a left to the body.
Sampson slips a straight right by Rozhkov.
Rozhkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sampson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rozhkov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sampson counters with a straight right hand.
Rozhkov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rozhkov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sampson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#TD2#
Rozhkov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sampson is trying to defend but Rozhkov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#ES#
Sampson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Rozhkov keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T1#
Sampson lands a body shot.
Rozhkov looks winded!
Sampson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sampson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rozhkov.
Sampson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rozhkov.
Sampson lands with a light punch inside.
Sampson lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sampson.
Sampson gets underhooks to prevent Rozhkov's takedown attempt.
Douglas Sampson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Rozhkov.
Sampson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sampson can't find room to land a body shot as Rozhkov controls the action.
Rozhkov blocking some punches.
Sampson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sampson lands with a right to the head.
Rozhkov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sampson scores with a shoulder strike.
Sampson can't find room to land a body shot as Rozhkov controls the action.
Sampson doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Sampson tries to work over Rozhkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sampson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rozhkov has Sampson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sampson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sampson dips a shoulder and cracks Rozhkov with a mighty uppercut! Rozhkov falls back against the cage and Sampson unloads with a barrage of strikes! Rozhkov is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Sampson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Douglas Sampson!
Douglas Sampson retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Douglas Sampson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMASH: Buddha vs Longabaugh
Date: Sep 21, 2024

#R1#
Undies takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Undies throws a sloppy body shot
and Mukunzi counters with a nice uppercut.
Undies fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mukunzi scores with a hook to the body. Undies takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A low kick from Undies misses
and Mukunzi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice shot by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi scores with the left hand. Undies knows he should have avoided that one.
Mukunzi connects with a jab.#ROC2#Undies is rocked!
Mukunzi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Undies on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Undies throws a right hand that misses
and Mukunzi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh Undies is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Nice defenses there by Mukunzi.
Undies seems to have got his legs back now.
Mukunzi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Undies uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Undies scores with a decent looking hook.
Mukunzi avoids the body shot from Undies.
Undies throws a head kick but Mukunzi moves out of range.
Undies throws a looping overhand right but Mukunzi ducks down to avoid it.
Mukunzi misses with a kick to the body
and Undies cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mukunzi swings widly with a right hand
and Undies counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Mukunzi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mukunzi throws a nice inside leg kick.
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!
Undies swings for the body but Mukunzi moves out of range.
Undies throws a body punch but Mukunzi moves out of range.
Undies swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mukunzi.
A telegraphed right hand from Mukunzi misses the target.
Undies throws a jab when Mukunzi was well out of range.
Mukunzi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Undies throws an overhand right that lands on Mukunzi's shoulder, as Mukunzi tries to avoid the shot.
Mukunzi unleashes a big counter combination but Undies bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mukunzi looks to land a left hand but Undies moved out of range nicely.
Undies bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mukunzi's head backwards.
Undies waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mukunzi.
Undies misses with an uppercut. Mukunzi saw that one coming.
Mukunzi unleashes a big counter combination but Undies bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Slimed Undies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mukunzi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Undies.
Mukunzi slips under a jab from Undies.
Undies blocks a leg kick.
Mukunzi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T4#
Mukunzi throws a combination that misses
and Undies connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Undies thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mukunzi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Undies with a body shot.
Undies misses with a lunging right hand
and Mukunzi counters with a good low kick that Undies was not able to check.
Undies throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mukunzi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Undies misses with a right hand
and Undies takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Undies misses with a hook.
Mukunzi unleashes a big counter combination but Undies bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Undies tried to score with a low kick but Mukunzi checks it.
Mukunzi lands with an uppercut that bounces Undies off the cage and back into range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Salomon Mukunzi will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Mukunzi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Undies throwing a counter right hand but Mukunzi manages to avoid it.
Undies missing with a left hand there. Mukunzi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Mukunzi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick by Undies misses
and Mukunzi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Undies thinking.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Mukunzi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mukunzi throws a big counter head kick but Undies avoids it with no problem.
Mukunzi slips under a jab from Undies.
Mukunzi raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mukunzi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A slow jab from Undies misses its intended target.
Undies just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Undies misses with an uppercut
and Mukunzi counters with a nice uppercut.
Undies misses the jab.
Mukunzi misses with a straight right.
Undies was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Undies fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mukunzi.
Mukunzi misses with a lunging right hand
and Undies counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mukunzi thinking.
Undies is looking to land body kicks.
Undies lands with a straight right. Mukunzi didn't see that one coming.
Undies misses with a straight left.
Slimed Undies is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Undies takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mukunzi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Undies has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Undies with a nice cross.
Undies throws a big shot that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd cheers as Mukunzi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Undies doesn't seem phased though.
Mukunzi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mukunzi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Undies manages to avoid it.
Undies looks to score with a jab to the body but Mukunzi is just out of range.#T3#
Undies scores with a body shot.
Undies has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi misses with a body shot.
Undies misses with a body shot
and Mukunzi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Undies's knee momentarily.
Undies throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Mukunzi misses.
Mukunzi ducks under a wild hook from Undies.
Mukunzi throws out a leg kick but Undies moves out of range and Mukunzi only half commits.
Mukunzi moves out of range as Undies strikes.#T4#
Mukunzi misses with a shot to the body
enabling Undies to counter with a crisp jab.
Undies misses with a straight right.
Mukunzi throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Undies counter with a right hand.
We've been told by Undies's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mukunzi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Undies connects with a right hand. Mukunzi shakes it off.
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!
Mukunzi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Undies sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Undies pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slimed Undies dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice shot by Mukunzi.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mukunzi.
Undies is looking to counter punch.
Undies checks a leg kick.
Undies misses with a wild body shot.
Undies walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mukunzi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mukunzi swings for the body but Undies moves out of range.
It looked like Undies wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Undies throws a big shot that misses.
Mukunzi connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Undies swings for the body but Mukunzi moves out of range.
Undies tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mukunzi was well out of range. Poor timing from Undies.
A nice side step and Mukunzi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Undies lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#It looks like Salomon Mukunzi has been cut.
Undies misses with a jab to the body
and Mukunzi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mukunzi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Undies lands the left hand.
Mukunzi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Undies takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T2#
A jab from Undies misses.
Undies takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice defenses there by Undies.
Mukunzi scores with a hook to the body. Undies takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mukunzi lands a slapping body shot.
Mukunzi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Undies.
A nice side step and Mukunzi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Undies punishes Mukunzi's body with a nice straight punch.
Mukunzi misses with a left hand
enabling Undies to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Mukunzi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Undies in his tracks.
Mukunzi throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Undies counters with a nice right hand that sends Mukunzi toppling to the canvas! Mukunzi scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Undies finish him?!
An inside leg kick lands from Mukunzi.
Undies is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A shot to the liver by Mukunzi. Beautiful body shot.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Undies! Mukunzi is out on his feet! Undies rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Mukunzi is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Mukunzi is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slimed Undies!
In his post fight interview, Slimed Undies started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SYN 1097 Anton vs Balin III
Date: Sep 20, 2024

#R1#
Exotic goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#It looks like Kane Thoupos has been cut.
Thoupos throws a lazy uppercut
and Exotic counters with an outside leg kick.
Exotic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#It looks like Joe Exotic has been cut.
Exotic swings widly with a right hand
and Thoupos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thoupos throws a right hand that misses
and Exotic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thoupos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thoupos 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.
Exotic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thoupos on the side of the head.
Exotic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Thoupos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thoupos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thoupos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Exotic.
Thoupos throws out a counter right but Exotic avoids it with no problem.
Thoupos misses with a hook
and Exotic counters with a huge left! Thoupos is in big trouble! He's backing up but Exotic isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Thoupos from any more damage. A dominating finish by Exotic!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Exotic!
An out of breath Joe Exotic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Kane Thoupos was interviewed post fight and said 'What really happened on that Thursday in August High School that led to Chris Woods death? Pftctctxtysfsrhhh the fuck is that! Fly in my mouth, I can’t see… gotta get out of this country motherfucker'.

Event: C341: Dorado vs Babcock II
Date: Sep 15, 2024

#R1#
Fabinho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Menday misses with an uppercut. Fabinho saw that one coming.
Fabinho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Menday throws a jab when Fabinho was well out of range.
Fabinho fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fabinho looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice uppercut there from Fabinho.
Fabinho throws a right hand that misses
and Menday counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fabinho lands a jab to Menday's midsection.
Fabinho scores with a jab. Menday acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Menday moves out of range as Fabinho strikes.
A jab lands there for Fabinho.
Fabinho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Menday throws a jab but it's blocked by Fabinho. #TD#
Fabinho shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Menday pulls Fabinho in close to prevent any damage.
Fabinho throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Menday is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fabinho looking to pass the guard.
Fabinho keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Menday's head.
Fabinho trying to control the position from guard on top but Menday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Fabinho got a little sloppy there for a moment and Menday has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fabinho has managed to get both his arms back between Menday's legs - danger averted.
Fabinho won't allow Menday to sweep him here. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fabinho is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Menday keeping moving, preventing Fabinho from controlling successfully.
Menday manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fabinho manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Fabinho wants to sweep here but Menday controlling him for the moment.
Menday trying to control but Fabinho is working from the bottom.
Fabinho not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Menday is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Menday postures up in Fabinho's guard and throws a big left but Fabinho blocks it.
Fabinho pulls Menday in close to prevent any damage.
Fabinho is trying to keep Menday in close.
Menday keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fabinho's head.
Menday stopping the sweep attempt from Fabinho.
Fabinho is trying to keep Menday in close.
Menday sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Fabinho scores with a takedown into Menday's guard.#T4#
Menday looking for a sweep. Not yet Menday, not yet.
Fabinho throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fabinho postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fabinho wants to control from the top but Menday keeps moving.
Menday trying to keep a closed guard but Fabinho is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fabinho controlling from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Fabinho dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Fabinho looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Menday!
Menday takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Fabinho working the head and body with strikes.
Menday is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fabinho off and has taken his back!
Menday lands with a hammerfist to the side of Fabinho's head.
You can see the frustration on Fabinho's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The referee is taking a good look at Fabinho as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Menday!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Menday throws strikes from the back but Fabinho rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Fabinho.#SUB#
Fabinho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Menday throwing strikes but missing.
Fabinho is trying to control the position but Menday postures up.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Fabinho here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Menday with a flurry of punches that miss.
Menday scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Menday not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Menday in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Menday trying to control but Fabinho is working from the bottom.
Fabinho wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Menday postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Menday not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fabinho can't keep his opponent in guard - Menday advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ground and pound from Menday.
Menday takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fabinho moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Menday is stalling in the full guard.
Fabinho is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Menday works over Fabinho with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Menday preventing the sweep.
Menday trying to control the position from guard on top but Fabinho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Menday is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Menday is working Fabinho over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fabinho manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Menday manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Fabinho is in close to Menday's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fabinho landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Fabinho got a little sloppy there for a moment and Menday has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fabinho has managed to get both his arms back between Menday's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Menday keeping full guard, as Fabinho tries to pass.
Fabinho preventing the sweep.
Fabinho wants to control from the top but Menday keeps moving.
Fabinho makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Menday has Fabinho pulled in close to control his posture.
Menday looking to control.
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 Roberto Fabinho will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Menday tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fabinho sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Menday somewhat.
Menday takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fabinho throws a hook but Menday blocks it.
Menday connects with a right hand. Fabinho shakes it off.
Menday misses with a looping right.
Fabinho misses with a low kick.
Menday throws an overhand right that lands on Fabinho's shoulder, as Fabinho tries to avoid the shot.
Fabinho tries to close the distance and clinch up but Menday swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Fabinho. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fabinho.
A leg kick checked by Menday.
Menday swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fabinho fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fabinho throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Fabinho shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Menday defends it nicely.
Menday tests Fabinho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fabinho cracks Menday with an open hand slap.
Menday jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fabinho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Donk. Fabinho catches Menday right on the button with a cross.
Fabinho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Menday uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fabinho.
Fabinho swings for the body but Menday moves out of range.
A nice side step and Menday releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fabinho connects with a right hand. Menday shakes it off.#TD#
Fabinho looking to score a takedown here. Menday is defending well but Fabinho drives through and ends up in Menday's guard.#T2#
Menday has his hands on Fabinho's head, controlling the position.
Menday working a defensive guard here.
Menday is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Menday not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fabinho scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Fabinho stopping the sweep attempt from Menday.
Menday controls Fabinho momentarily but Fabinho frees himself.
Our spies down at at CHECMATE PRIME MMA inform us that Menday has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Menday preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Fabinho finds it's way through Menday's defenses.
Roberto Fabinho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fabinho swings for the body but Menday moves out of range.
Menday 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.#TD#
Fabinho shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Menday tries to roll over but Fabinho keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Menday looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Menday is looking for a sweep. Fabinho is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fabinho seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Menday is looking for a sweep. Fabinho is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Menday is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Fabinho jumps into side control!
Menday tries to bench press Fabinho off him but Fabinho keeps the position.
Adams Menday has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Menday is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Fabinho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fabinho 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Fabinho!
A very excited looking Roberto Fabinho 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: BE 17: Final Event
Date: Sep 15, 2024

#R1#
Chenevert wants to clinch up but Cabral keeps it at a distance.
Chenevert throws a poor cross that misses
and Cabral finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Chenevert ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cabral connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chenevert's hands.
Cabral uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chenevert.
Cabral looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nazaire Chenevert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chenevert wants to clinch.
Cabral steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Chenevert keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cabral.
Chenevert throws a wild body kick that Cabral sees coming a mile off.
Chenevert moves out of range of the body kick from Cabral.
Cabral misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabral throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cabral throws a body kick that misses.
A shot to the liver by Cabral. Beautiful body shot.
Chenevert misses with a body punch
and Cabral counters with a right hand to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chenevert.
Cabral throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Donk. Chenevert catches Cabral right on the button with a cross.
Chenevert misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've been told by Chenevert's head coaches at Xtreme Black House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chenevert swings for the body but Cabral moves out of range.
Chenevert tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cabral is able to avoid easily.
Chenevert punishes Cabral's body with a nice straight punch.
Chenevert takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Donk. Chenevert catches Cabral right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Cabral tries to keep at a distance but Chenevert has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Cabral breaks the clinch.
Cabral misses with a hook. Chenevert ducked under it nicely. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cabral goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chenevert lands a nice uppercut.
Cabral unloads a knee to the mid-section.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Cabral breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Cabral pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cabral looks to land a right hand but Chenevert moved out of range.
Chenevert fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cabral just manages to avoid it.
Chenevert tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It seemed like Cabral was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That kick from Cabral tenderised Chenevert's leg. Chenevert is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cabral lands a glancing blow to the side of Chenevert's head.
Chenevert looks to score with a jab to the body but Cabral is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cabral! But no joy.
Cabral keeps the fight on the outside.
Chenevert keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chenevert misses with a wild body shot.
Cabral scores with a shot to the body.
Cabral takes one on the button.
Cabral is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chenevert.
Cabral tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chenevert throws a shot from downtown. Cabral moves away and avoids it.
Chenevert fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cabral lands a front kick.#T3#
Chenevert comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cabral misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cabral throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cabral keeps the fight on the outside.
Cabral is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chenevert with a body shot.
A jab from Cabral misses.
Cabral thows a body kick. Chenevert tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Cabral cracks Chenevert with an open hand slap.
Cabral misses with a body kick.
Chenevert motions for Cabral to come forward. Chenevert throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cabral misses with an uppercut. Chenevert saw that one coming.
A low kick from Chenevert is predictable there
and Cabral counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Chenevert gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chenevert lands a shot to the body.
Cabral makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cabral lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chenevert backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chenevert tries to throw a body punch but Cabral avoids it by throwing Chenevert back against the ropes. #T4#
Chenevert has Cabral pressed against the ropes, preventing Cabral from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nice body punch from Cabral.
Cabral blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chenevert throws a punch but it's blocked by Cabral.
Chenevert works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cabral managing to block the knees to the body from Chenevert.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cabral. #CUT2#It looks like Nazaire Chenevert has been cut.
Cabral tries to throw a body punch but Chenevert avoids it by throwing Cabral back against the ropes.
Cabral tries to land knees in the clinch but Chenevert avoids the damage to the body.
Cabral lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chenevert.
Cabral blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cabral throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chenevert blocks it with crossed arms.
Cabral tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chenevert avoids it.
Chenevert throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cabral misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chenevert pushes Cabral back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Chenevert misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cabral tries to work over Chenevert's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chenevert tries to throw a body punch but Cabral avoids it by throwing Chenevert back against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emberson Cabral dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nazaire Chenevert's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Cabral throws a shot from downtown. Chenevert moves away and avoids it.
Chenevert swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chenevert throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cabral blocks a head kick by Chenevert.
Cabral walks into a jab.
Chenevert slips a straight right by Cabral.
Cabral fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chenevert manages to avoid it.
Chenevert connects with a solid leg kick.
Cabral misses with a body shot.
Emberson Cabral seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chenevert thuds a left hand into Cabral's body.
Chenevert swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cabral fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabral looks to land a right hand but Chenevert moved out of range.
Chenevert lands a jab to Cabral's midsection.
Cabral takes a swing at Chenevert's ribcage but misses.
Chenevert scores with a kick to the midsection.
Chenevert throws a lazy body kick
enabling Cabral to counter with a crisp jab.
Chenevert is looking to wear down Cabral with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Cabral fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chenevert on the side of the head.
Cabral throws a hook but Chenevert avoids it easily.
Cabral looks to score with a jab to the body but Chenevert is just out of range.
Chenevert takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chenevert connects with a leg kick.
Cabral throws a lazy uppercut
and Chenevert makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chenevert lands a nice shot to the body.
Chenevert misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cabral.
A low kick lands for Cabral.
Chenevert scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chenevert blocks a head kick by Cabral.
It looked like Chenevert was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cabral.
Chenevert scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chenevert with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chenevert scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cabral doesn't seem bothered though.
Cabral throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chenevert tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cabral swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Cabral misses with a straight left.
Cabral circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cabral counters with a straight right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cabral.
A leg kick checked by Cabral.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cabral. Chenevert does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chenevert throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cabral fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chenevert is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Chenevert tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cabral misses with a hook.
Cabral avoids the body shot from Chenevert.
Chenevert on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cabral avoids the body shot from Chenevert.
Chenevert looks to land a left hand but Cabral moved out of range nicely.
Chenevert chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cabral can pounce on him. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Chenevert.
Cabral throws a right hand that misses
and Chenevert counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chenevert moves out of range as Cabral strikes.
Chenevert displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cabral throws out the jab.
Cabral takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chenevert throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cabral.
Cabral doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chenevert bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cabral's head backwards.
Cabral pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chenevert looks to land a right hand but Cabral moved out of range.
Cabral takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cabral works the jab nicely.
Cabral throws a push kick but Chenevert slaps the foot to one side.
Chenevert tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cabral was well out of range. Poor timing from Chenevert.
A swing and a miss from Cabral.
As Cabral looks to move away, Chenevert throws a big counter combo but Cabral just gets out of the way.
Cabral misses with an uppercut
enabling Chenevert to counter with a crisp jab.
Chenevert tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
Cabral throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Cabral.
Cabral feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cheneverts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cabral doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chenevert with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cabral punishes Chenevert's body with a nice straight punch.
Chenevert's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Chenevert duly obliges.
Chenevert throws a shot from downtown. Cabral moves away and avoids it.
Chenevert ducks under a wild hook from Cabral.
Chenevert moves out of range of the strikes.
Cabral throws a push kick but Chenevert slaps the foot to one side.
Chenevert appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cabral takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cabral swings for the body but Chenevert moves out of range.
Cabral takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chenevert lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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 Nazaire Chenevert will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nazaire Chenevert's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Chenevert throws a head kick but Cabral moves out of range.
Cabral delivers a nice body kick.
Cabral tries to land a front kick but Chenevert steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A bone on bone clash there as Chenevert blocks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cabral. Chenevert does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cabral misses with a looping right.
Chenevert looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cabral moves out of range as Chenevert throws a body kick.
A solid body kick from Chenevert.
Chenevert blocks the body kick.
Chenevert avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chenevert throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Cabral counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chenevert tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cabral was well out of range. Poor timing from Chenevert.
Chenevert avoids the head kick by Cabral.
Chenevert closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cabral counters with an outside leg kick. #T1#
Cabral throws a sloppy head kick and Chenevert moves out of range easily.
Cabral misses with a lunging right hand
and Chenevert connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cabral throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Chenevert counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chenevert throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cabral looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#CL#
Chenevert gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cabral throws an elbow that misses.
Cabral is trying to push Chenevert away but Chenevert has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Cabral throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cabral missing with knees to the body.
Chenevert tries to land knees in the clinch but Cabral avoids the damage to the body.
Chenevert digs a right hand into Cabral's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cabral's gas tank.
Chenevert tries a body shot but Cabral blocks it.
A short uppercut from Chenevert.
A short right from Chenevert.
Chenevert pushes Cabral back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Cabral takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chenevert scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Cabral managing to block the knees to the body from Chenevert.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chenevert with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chenevert prevents a body shot from Cabral.
Cabral tries to break free but Chenevert pushes him back against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Cabral's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chenevert misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cabral misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cabral lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Chenevert lands with a light punch inside.
Cabral's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chenevert lands a left hand.
Chenevert doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Chenevert.
Cabral misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cabral misses with an elbow strike.
Nazaire Chenevert has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chenevert throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cabrals head.
Chenevert tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chenevert keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cabral's efforts to push away.
Chenevert swings wildly with an uppercut but Cabral uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3##BC2#
Cabral manages to break the clinch.
Chenevert lands a jab to Cabral's midsection.
Cabral looks to land a body kick but Chenevert moved away.
Chenevert digs a good hook to Cabral's body.
Chenevert bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cabral's head backwards.
A solid body kick from Cabral.
Chenevert is looking to clinch.
Cabral throws out a counter right but Chenevert avoids it with no problem.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Chenevert. Cabral shrugs it off though.
Cabral misses the jab.
Chenevert ducks under a wild hook from Cabral.
Chenevert swings for the body but Cabral moves out of range.
Cabral lands a lovely overhand right.
Chenevert misses with a head kick.
Cabral throws out a counter right but Chenevert avoids it with no problem.
Cabral fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chenevert checks it well.
Chenevert swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4#
Chenevert keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chenevert throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cabral.
Chenevert buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cabral looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chenevert keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cabral.
Cabral throws a push kick but Chenevert slaps the foot to one side.
And Chenevert counters with a quick kick to the body but Cabral blocks it.
Cabral misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chenevert.
Chenevert's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cabral under the eye.
Some bone on bone action there as Cabral checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Chenevert swings for the body but Cabral moves out of range.
A slow jab from Cabral misses its intended target.
Cabral blocks a jab.
Cabral misses with a leg kick
and Chenevert counters with a right hand to the body.
A cross from Chenevert lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nazaire Chenevert clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Nazaire Chenevert's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
A slow jab from Cabral misses its intended target.
Cabral throws a body punch but Chenevert moves out of range.
Cabral goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cabral throws a head kick that misses.
Cabral takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cabral avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cabral throws out a loose jab but Chenevert uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Chenevert on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cabral throws an off balance right hand
and Chenevert counters with a stiff right hand.
Cabral on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cabral has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chenevert.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chenevert throws a hook but Cabral avoids it easily.
Cabral throws out a counter right but Chenevert avoids it with no problem.
Cabral with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A big left from Cabral misses.
Cabral misses with a looping right.
Cabral looks to throw a body kick
and Chenevert makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Chenevert lands a right hook to the body.
Chenevert lands with a cross.
Chenevert cracks a nice hook into Cabral's ribs.
A lazy body kick from Cabral
and Chenevert counters with an outside leg kick.
Chenevert thuds his shin into the meat of Cabral's side.
Cabral uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chenevert.
Chenevert moves away from the strike by Cabral.
Cabral swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chenevert.
Chenevert tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cabral swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chenevert is looking to clinch.
Cabral's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chenevert connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cabral scrambles back to his feet.
Cabral throws a hook but Chenevert blocks it.
A nice leg kick from Chenevert, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chenevert tries to bum rush Cabral with a series of wild strikes but Cabral uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cabral feints a counter leg kick.
Cabral lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chenevert lands a glancing blow to the side of Cabral's head.
Cabral defending well as Chenevert loads up on a big left hand.
Chenevert bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cabral's head.
Cabral thows a leg kick but Chenevert checks it
and Chenevert counters with a nice body kick.
Cabral fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chenevert checks it well.
Chenevert moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Cabral misses its intended target.
Cabral keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chenevert fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chenevert tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cabral throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Chenevert lands a leg kick that knocks Cabral off balance momentarily.
Chenevert throws a body punch but Cabral moves out of range.
Chenevert misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cabral. #T3#
Chenevert takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cabral fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chenevert manages to avoid it.
Cabral is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chenevert.
Cabral fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chenevert is out of range.
Cabral looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chenevert throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chenevert misses with a low kick.
Chenevert scores with a head kick. Cabral tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cabral is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chenevert.
Crunch! Chenevert slams his shin into Cabral's torso.
Chenevert misses with an uppercut. Cabral saw that one coming.
Cabral throws the left hand but Chenevert avoids the punch easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cabral lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Chenevert has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chenevert and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Chenevert tries to close the distance and clinch but Cabral swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Nice cross by Cabral.
Chenevert lands a jab to the nose.
Cabral connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chenevert's hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cabral throws a sloppy head kick and Chenevert moves out of range easily.
Cabral misses with a wild body shot.
Cabral takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cabral has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chenevert ducks right into an uppercut from Cabral.
Nice shot by Chenevert.
Chenevert catches Cabral with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cabral takes a swing at Chenevert's ribcage but misses.
Chenevert swings for the body but Cabral moves out of range.
Cabral keeps the fight on the outside.
Cabral sizes up Chenevert with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chenevert takes a swing at Cabral's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Nazaire Chenevert will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nazaire Chenevert's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Chenevert throws out a loose jab but Cabral uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cabral attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cabral blocks a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Chenevert. #CL#
Chenevert rushes Cabral and presses him up against the ropes.
Cabral doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice elbow from Cabral.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Cabral just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chenevert's brow.
Chenevert tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chenevert avoiding damage as Cabral throws knees to the body.
Chenevert trying to land knees to the body.
Cabral misses with an elbow strike.
Chenevert tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cabral working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chenevert tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cabral avoids it.#T1#
Cabral blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Cabral's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chenevert finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cabral lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cabral is looking to land body kicks.
Cabral throws a sloppy body shot
and Chenevert counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chenevert with the inside leg kick.
Cabral throws a leg kick
and Chenevert counters with a nice kick to the body.
Cabral needs to keep his hands up - Chenevert had a free shot at his head there.
A head kick misses from Cabral.
Chenevert swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cabral counters with a straight right hand.
Chenevert slips under a jab from Cabral.
Chenevert throwing a counter right hand but Cabral manages to avoid it.
Chenevert is looking to clinch but Cabral is avoiding it.
Chenevert is looking to score with low kicks.
Cabral keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cabral appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Chenevert checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chenevert ducks under a wild hook from Cabral.
Chenevert with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chenevert moves out of range of the body kick from Cabral.
Cabral misses with a straight left.
Chenevert keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cabral connects with a solid leg kick.
Cabral just misses with a punch to the body.
Cabral is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chenevert. #CL#
Cabral tries to keep at a distance but Chenevert has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cabral lands a nice shot to the body.
Chenevert lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chenevert tries to land knees in the clinch but Cabral avoids the damage to the body.
Nice body punch from Chenevert - that landed with a thud. #T3#
A short body shot lands from Chenevert as the two fighters clinch.
Chenevert landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cabral is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Chenevert throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cabral blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chenevert.
Chenevert keeps control of Cabral as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chenevert misses with a knee strike.
Chenevert throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cabral blocks it with crossed arms.
Chenevert misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chenevert tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cabral's elbow.
Chenevert tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chenevert takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cabral creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chenevert's defenses.
Chenevert is leaning against Cabral and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cabral avoiding damage as Chenevert throws knees to the body.
Cabral throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chenevert blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Chenevert creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cabral lands a body punch. #T4#
Cabral lands a nice knee to the body.
Chenevert misses with some 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!
Cabral tries a body shot but Chenevert blocks it.
Chenevert on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cabral managing to block the knees to the body from Chenevert.
Cabral on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chenevert avoids the elbow strike from Cabral, against the ropes.
Chenevert lands a body punch.
Cabral is trying to break free.#BC2#
Cabral pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chenevert uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cabral.
Chenevert lands a leg kick that knocks Cabral off balance momentarily.
Cabral has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Chenevert.
A cross from Cabral lands.
Chenevert tries to close the distance and clinch but Cabral swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cabral on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Chenevert lands a jab.

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 Nazaire Chenevert.
I think Chenevert 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight for Nazaire Chenevert!
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight for Nazaire Chenevert!

Nazaire Chenevert wins by majority decision!
Nazaire Chenevert retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Nazaire Chenevert, 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: SYN 1094 Rose vs Sampson
Date: Sep 06, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Rose throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sampson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rose lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab from Sampson finds it's way through Rose's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Thomas Rose has been cut.
Rose ducks under a wild hook from Sampson.
Sampson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rose.
Sampson throws a hook but Rose avoids it easily.
Rose throwing a counter right hand but Sampson manages to avoid it.#T1#
Rose scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sampson doesn't seem bothered though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sampson. Rose does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Rose misses the target.
Sampson with a nice calf kick.
Rose takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rose checks the leg kick nicely there.
And Rose counters with a quick kick to the body but Sampson blocks it.
Sampson is looking to clinch but Rose is avoiding it.
It looked like Rose was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sampson.#T2#
Sampson throws a body shot but no joy.
Sampson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sampson throws out a powerful jab.
Sampson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rose counters with a nice leg kick.
Sampson misses with a body shot.
A quick step to the side and Rose tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3##CL#
Rose closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rose blocks a body shot from Sampson.
Rose blocks a body shot from Sampson. #BC#
Rose breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sampson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rose appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sampson is looking to chop away at Rose's legs.
Rose wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rose tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rose takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Sampson.
Rose stuns Sampson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rose misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Sampson misses with a body punch
and Rose counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Douglas Sampson has been cut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Some wild striking there from Sampson.
As Sampson tries to get set, Rose tries to push him back and clinch up but Sampson manages to avoid the attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Douglas Sampson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Rose misses with a head kick.
A slow jab from Sampson misses its intended target.
As Sampson backs away, Rose returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rose staying out of range there.
A quick step to the side and Rose tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sampson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rose is able to avoid easily.
Sampson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampson throws a series of punches but Rose avoids them all with ease.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rose. That's going to slow Sampson down. #T1##CL#
Sampson gets tackled into the cage by Rose. Rose maintains the clinch.
Sampson misses with a body punch.
Sampson lands with a right to the head.
Sampson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Sampson.
Sampson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rose lands a shoulder strike.
Rose blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rose.
Sampson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rose looking to throw knees to the head but Sampson is blocking nicely.
Still in the clinch, Rose scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rose misses with a punch to the body.
Rose lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sampson.
Our sources have told us that Rose has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Rose goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rose misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sampson. #T2#
Rose scores a nice knee to the body.
Sampson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sampson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sampson misses with a punch on the inside.
Sampson misses with a punch on the inside.
Sampson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sampson swings wildly with an uppercut but Rose uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Sampson.
Sampson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sampson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rose backwards. #CUT2#Thomas Rose's cut is getting worse.
Sampson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sampson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rose.
Sampson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sampson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sampson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rose backwards.
Sampson scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT2#Thomas Rose's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sampson is leaning against Rose and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sampson tries a body shot but Rose blocks it.
Sampson struggles to land a body shot inside as Rose controls his hands.
Rose blocks a body shot from Sampson. #T3#
Sampson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rose's elbow.
Rose lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sampson working aggressively here.
Sampson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rose prevents a body shot from Sampson.
Rose scores with a knee to the head. #BC#
Rose's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rose keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sampson.
As Sampson tries to get set, Rose tries to push him back and clinch up but Sampson manages to avoid the attempt.
Sampson throws a head kick that Rose semi-blocks.
Rose stuns Sampson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rose misses with a body punch
and Rose takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#Jeez, Thomas Rose's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Sampson misses the target.
Rose appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sampson throws a poor cross that misses
and Rose makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sampson misses with a low kick.
A head kick by Rose misses
letting Sampson counter with a right hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Douglas Sampson!
Douglas Sampson is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious Douglas Sampson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: C337: Mahogany vs Martin
Date: Sep 01, 2024

#R1#
Nakagawa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Obaminator fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nakagawa.
Nakagawa wants to clinch up but Obaminator keeps it at a distance.
Nakagawa closes the distance but Obaminator moves to the side
and Obaminator counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Obaminator throws a low kick, looking for Nakagawa's leg but Nakagawa calmly moves out of range.
Nakagawa takes one to the chin there.
Obaminator jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nakagawa drops his hands momentarily and Obaminator takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakagawa moves out of range as Obaminator strikes.
Nakagawa misses with a hook
and Obaminator counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nakagawa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Nakagawa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Obaminator throws a jab when Nakagawa was well out of range.
Nakagawa attempts a counter takedown but Obaminator avoids it well and moves away.
Nakagawa misses with a body shot
and Obaminator counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nakagawa thinking.
Nakagawa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Obaminator connects with a leg kick.
Nakagawa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nakagawa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obaminator.
Nakagawa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Obaminator manages to avoid it.
Obaminator lands with a good body shot.
Barack Obaminator is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Obaminator misses with an uppercut.
Nakagawa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Obaminator throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Obaminator misses with a looping left.
Nakagawa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nakagawa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obaminator missing with a left hand there. Nakagawa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nakagawa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Obaminator fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nakagawa.
Obaminator cracks Nakagawa with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD#
Nakagawa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nakagawa trying to control the position but Obaminator is working away.
Obaminator is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Obaminator's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Obaminator tries to improve position but can't.
Obaminator manages to get back to half guard.
Obaminator gets back to full guard.
Nakagawa trying to control but Obaminator is working from the bottom.
Obaminator can't keep his opponent in guard - Nakagawa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nakagawa stalling. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Obaminator slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Obaminator looking to control. #SUB2#
Obaminator looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Obaminator working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Nakagawa has passed into half guard! #SUB2#
Obaminator looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Barack Obaminator dominated that round.
That's time! Nakagawa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nakagawa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Obaminator misses with a wild body shot.
Obaminator throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nakagawa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Obaminator defending well as Nakagawa loads up on a big left hand.
Nakagawa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Obaminator counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Obaminator moves away from the strike by Nakagawa.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Obaminator.
Nakagawa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Nakagawa drives through and clinches with Obaminator against the cage. #TD#
Nakagawa is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Obaminator can't fight it off and eventually Nakagawa manages to take the fight to the floor. Obaminator looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nakagawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Obaminator is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Nakagawa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Nakagawa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nakagawa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Obaminator is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Obaminator has his foot on Nakagawa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nakagawa works his way back into a safe position though.
Nakagawa stays in close to Obaminator's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Obaminator throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Obaminator is looking to cinch up a triangle. Nakagawa throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Obaminator's body to avoid the submission. Obaminator has instead reached around Nakagawa's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Obaminator arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Barack Obaminator!
Our winner, Barack Obaminator, 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: C338: Cheese vs Green III
Date: Sep 01, 2024

#R1#
Zemin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Six Nine counters with a leg kick.
Zemin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Six Nine makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zemin clobbers Six Nine with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zemin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Six Nine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zemin throws an overhand right that lands on Six Nine 's shoulder, as Six Nine tries to avoid the shot.
Zemin misses with a looping left.
Six Nine ducks under a wild hook from Zemin.
Zemin misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Six Nine to counter with a crisp jab.
Zemin throws the left hand but Six Nine avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zemin misses with a looping right.
Six Nine has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Zemin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zemin swings widly with a right hand
and Six Nine counters with a nice uppercut.
Six Nine slips under a jab.
Zemin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gold Samurai\'s Gym in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Six Nine throws a lazy right hand but Zemin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zemin throws a lazy uppercut
and Six Nine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Six Nine slips under a jab from Zemin.
Zemin looks to land a right hand but Six Nine moved out of range.
Six Nine ducks under a wild hook from Zemin.
Zemin throws an overhand right that lands on Six Nine 's shoulder, as Six Nine tries to avoid the shot.
A punch combination from Zemin misses.
Six Nine slips under a jab.
Six Nine is looking to clinch but Zemin is avoiding it.
Zemin throws an off balance right hand
and Six Nine counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Six Nine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zemin misses with a looping left.
Six Nine only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Zemin moves out of range of the body kick from Six Nine . #T2#
Zemin misses with an uppercut
and Six Nine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zemin tries to clinch up but Six Nine circles away and keeps his distance.
Zemin misses with a hook.
Zemin misses with a hook
and Six Nine counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Zemin checks a low kick from Six Nine .
Six Nine dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zemin. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Zemin misses its intended target.
Zemin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Six Nine counters with a body kick that stops Zemin in his tracks momentarily.
Zemin misses with a looping left.
Zemin throws an off balance right hand
and Six Nine counters with a nice uppercut.
Zemin misses with a double jab
and Six Nine counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Zemin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zemin fails to land with a series of punches.
Zemin misses with an uppercut. Six Nine saw that one coming.
Six Nine appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zemin.
Six Nine misses with a body kick.
Zemin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Six Nine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zemin scores with a nice head shot.
Zemin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Six Nine .
Zemin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Six Nine .
Zemin throws a jab when Six Nine was well out of range.
Six Nine let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Six Nine lands a leg kick that knocks Zemin off balance momentarily.
Six Nine is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Zemin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Zemin misses with a body shot
and Six Nine finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T4#
Six Nine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zemin throws out the jab.
Unang Zemin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Six Nine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zemin.
A big right from Zemin misses.
Six Nine appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Six Nine scores with a shot to the body.
Zemin swings widly with a right hand
enabling Six Nine to counter with a crisp jab.
Zemin throws an off balance right hand
and Six Nine counters with a one-two to the body.
Six Nine throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Zemin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zemin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#It looks like Tekashi Six Nine has been cut.
Six Nine throws a poor cross that misses
and Zemin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zemin throws a hook but Six Nine blocks it.
Six Nine only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Zemin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Six Nine counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zemin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tekashi Six Nine will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tekashi Six Nine 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Six Nine defending well as Zemin loads up on a big left hand.
Six Nine is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zemin with a body shot.
Zemin dips to his left and cracks Six Nine with an uppercut!
Six Nine lands a slapping body shot.
A combination from Zemin does no damage.
Six Nine appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zemin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Six Nine .
Zemin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Six Nine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Zemin.
Six Nine defending well as Zemin loads up on a big left hand.
Six Nine is looking for the big counter here.
Zemin throws a poor cross that misses
and Six Nine counters with a head kick. That will keep Zemin thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Six Nine .
Zemin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Six Nine .#CL#
Zemin clinches up against the cage.
Zemin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Six Nine avoids it.#T1#
Zemin swings wildly with an uppercut but Six Nine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Six Nine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Six Nine lands an elbow just above Zemin 's eye.
Six Nine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zemin's elbow.
Zemin has a couple of punches blocked by Six Nine .
Zemin has Six Nine pressed against the cage, preventing Six Nine from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Six Nine lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zemin or not.
Six Nine lands a nice uppercut.
Six Nine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zemin's elbow.
Zemin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Six Nine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zemin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Six Nine pushes Zemin up against the cage in a clinch.
Six Nine managing to block the knees to the body from Zemin.
Six Nine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zemin prevents a body shot from Six Nine .
Zemin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Six Nine blocks it with crossed arms.
Six Nine lands a body punch. #T2#
Zemin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Six Nine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Six Nine comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zemin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zemin misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Six Nine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Six Nine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Six Nine let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zemin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Six Nine paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Six Nine keeps the fight on the outside.
Zemin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zemin misses with a lunging right hand
and Six Nine counters with a nice uppercut.
Zemin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Zemin throws a shot from downtown. Six Nine moves away and avoids it.
Six Nine throws a body kick that misses.
Zemin throws a lazy uppercut
and Six Nine counters with a solid body kick.
Zemin looks to score with a jab to the body but Six Nine is just out of range.#T3#
Six Nine moves out of range as Zemin throws a body kick.
Six Nine defending well as Zemin loads up on a big left hand.
Six Nine moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Zemin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Six Nine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Six Nine lands a nice looking body kick.
Zemin connects with a single shot there.
Zemin connects with a single shot there.
Six Nine is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Zemin tries to keep at a distance but Six Nine has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zemin looking to slow down the pace here.
Six Nine tries a body shot but Zemin blocks it.
Six Nine blocking some punches. #T4#
Six Nine can't find room to land a body shot as Zemin controls the action.
Six Nine lands a damaging elbow.
Six Nine struggles to land a body shot inside as Zemin controls his hands.
Zemin misses with some punches.
Zemin has a couple of punches blocked by Six Nine .
Six Nine lands a nice elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Six Nine on the inside.
Six Nine blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Six Nine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Six Nine connects with a crisp jab.
Zemin misses with a lunging right hand
and Six Nine counters with a stiff right hand.
Zemin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Six Nine .
Six Nine let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zemin throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Six Nine to counter with a crisp jab.
Six Nine lands a right hook to the body.
Six Nine cracks a nice hook into Zemin's ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Zemin misses the target.
Zemin backing away here, and Six Nine unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tekashi Six Nine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tekashi Six Nine '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#
Zemin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Six Nine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Six Nine slips under a jab from Zemin.
Zemin misses with a shot to the body
and Six Nine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zemin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Six Nine counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Zemin misses the target.
Zemin misses with a right hand
and Six Nine counters with an outside leg kick.
Zemin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zemin misses with a left hand
and Six Nine counters with a body kick that stops Zemin in his tracks momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Zemin misses the target.
Six Nine raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Six Nine lands a body shot.
Zemin throws a head kick that misses
letting Six Nine counter with a right hand.
Zemin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Six Nine counters with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Six Nine avoids the head kick by Zemin. #T1#
Nice straight punches there by Zemin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zemin.
Zemin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Six Nine counters with a leg kick.
Zemin throws an off balance right hand
and Six Nine counters with a low kick, right behind Zemin 's knee.
Zemin throws an off balance right hand
enabling Six Nine to counter with a crisp jab.
Zemin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A left lands for Six Nine .
Zemin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zemin misses with a combination
and Six Nine counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Six Nine buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Six Nine moves out of range as Zemin strikes.
A jab from Zemin misses.
Six Nine flicks out a counter leg kick but Zemin steps away.
Zemin misses the jab.#T2#
Jab, jab by Six Nine - just one landing.
Six Nine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zemin cracks Six Nine with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Six Nine connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zemin momentarily.
Zemin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zemin will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Zemin throws a hook but Six Nine avoids it easily.
Six Nine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zemin throwing a counter right hand but Six Nine manages to avoid it.
Six Nine looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zemin misses with a hook. Six Nine ducked under it nicely.
Six Nine goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zemin throws a lazy uppercut
and Six Nine counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Six Nine circles away from the clinch attempt
and Six Nine makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Zemin. Six Nine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tekashi Six Nine is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Six Nine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zemin.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Six Nine 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.
Six Nine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zemin.
Six Nine appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zemin swings widly with a right hand
and Six Nine counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Six Nine moves out of range as Zemin strikes.
Zemin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zemin throws a jab when Six Nine was well out of range.
Zemin missing with a left hand there. Six Nine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zemin misses with an uppercut
and Six Nine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Zemin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zemin throws a hook but Six Nine avoids it easily.
Zemin backing away here, and Six Nine unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Zemin lands with a cross.
Six Nine tries to clinch but Zemin moves out of range.
Six Nine throws an overhand right that lands on Zemin's shoulder, as Zemin tries to avoid the shot.
Zemin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zemin swings widly with a right hand
and Six Nine counters with a straight right hand.
Zemin misses with a left hand
and Six Nine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab by Zemin.
Zemin misses with a looping left.
Six Nine appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zemin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Six Nine counters with a straight right hand.
Six Nine jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Unang Zemin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Six Nine misses with a body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tekashi Six Nine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Six Nine 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: DMMA 345 Okongwu v Dewitt
Date: Sep 01, 2024

#R1#
Dewitt throws a sloppy head kick and Okongwu moves out of range easily.
Okongwu blocks the body kick. #CL2#
Dewitt rushes Okongwu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dewitt digs a right hand into Okongwu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Okongwu's gas tank.
Dewitt can't find room to land a body shot as Okongwu controls the action. #BC#
Okongwu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dewitt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dewitt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Okongwu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dewitt slips a straight right by Okongwu.
Dewitt wants to counter the offense by Okongwu and move into the clinch position.
Dewitt connects with a body shot.
Okongwu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Okongwu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dewitt.#T1#
Dewitt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dewitt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A big right from Okongwu misses.
We've been informed that Dewitt 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.
Dewitt misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Dewitt clinches.
Dewitt blocks a body shot from Okongwu.
Okongwu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dewitt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dewitt lands a body punch.
Dewitt misses with a punch to the body.
Okongwu tries to work over Dewitt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Okongwu scores with a hook to the body.
Dewitt misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Okongwu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dewitt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Dewitt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okongwu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Okongwu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dewitt.
Dewitt throws a lazy right hand but Okongwu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Okongwu lands the left hand.
Dewitt throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#CL2#
Dewitt has Okongwu up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dewitt throws a head punch that misses.
Okongwu misses with a punch to the body.
Okongwu tries to throw a body punch but Dewitt avoids it by throwing Okongwu back against the cage.
Okongwu can't find room to land a body shot as Dewitt controls the action.
Okongwu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okongwu throws a punch but it's blocked by Dewitt.
Dewitt lands a left hand. #CUT2#It looks like Mauro Okongwu has been cut.#T3#
Okongwu tries a body shot but Dewitt blocks it.
Okongwu misses with a body punch.
Okongwu misses with a punch on the inside.
Dewitt lands a shot to the body.
Dewitt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dewitt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Okongwu swings wildly with an uppercut but Dewitt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dewitt working aggressively here.
Okongwu working aggressively here.
Okongwu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dewitt prevents a body shot from Okongwu.
Okongwu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Okongwu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dewitt's elbow.
Dewitt misses with a punch to the body.
Dewitt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dewitt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okongwu's elbow.
Okongwu misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Dewitt.
Dewitt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Okongwu is breathing heavily.
Dewitt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dewitt lands an elbow inside. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okongwu.
Dewitt creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Okongwu's defenses. #CUT2#Mauro Okongwu's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okongwu misses with the head strike.
Dewitt is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dewitt misses with a punch to the body.
Okongwu can't find room to land a body shot as Dewitt controls the action.
Dewitt stalling the fight.
Dewitt digs a right hand into Okongwu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Okongwu's gas tank.
Dewitt tries a body shot but Okongwu blocks it.
Dewitt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dewitt cracks Okongwu with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dewitt.
Dewitt gets through Okongwu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dewitt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Dewitt.
Dewitt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Okongwu backwards. #ROC2#Okongwu is rocked!#CUT2#Mauro Okongwu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Dewitt presses Okongwu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Oh Okongwu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A hook to the body from Dewitt.
Dewitt lands a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Dewitt.
Dewitt is working Okongwu over against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Howie Dewitt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mauro Okongwu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Dewitt moves out of range of the body kick from Okongwu.
Okongwu seems to have got his legs back now.
Dewitt scores with a jab to the body.
Dewitt thumps Okongwu with a low kick.
Dewitt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dewitt takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Okongwu avoids the head kick by Dewitt.
A nice leg kick from Dewitt, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dewitt feints and then cracks Okongwu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Okongwu down. #CL2#
Okongwu gets tackled into the cage by Dewitt. Dewitt maintains the clinch.
Dewitt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okongwu's elbow.
Good body shot from Dewitt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dewitt lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Dewitt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dewitt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okongwu tries a body shot but Dewitt blocks it.
Dewitt keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Okongwu's efforts to push away.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dewitt.
Dewitt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dewitt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Okongwu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okongwu takes an elbow to the temple.
Okongwu tries to throw a body punch but Dewitt avoids it by throwing Okongwu back against the cage.
Dewitt misses with a body punch.
Okongwu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dewitt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dewitt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Okongwu takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#Jeez, Mauro Okongwu's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Okongwu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dewitt lands a body punch.
Dewitt lands a left hand.
A short left from Dewitt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dewitt scores with a shoulder strike.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Howie Dewitt!
A very excited looking Howie Dewitt 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.

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Date: Jul 28, 2024

#R1#
Nice cross by Seigel.
Seigel misses with a hook
and Sampson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sampson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Seigel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Seigel gets a clinch.
Sampson pushes Seigel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sampson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Seigel misses with the head strike.
Seigel is trying to stall.
Seigel prevents a body shot from Sampson.
Sampson blocks a body shot from Seigel.
Sampson lands a left hand.
Sampson struggles to land a body shot inside as Seigel controls his hands.
Sampson has a couple of punches blocked by Seigel.
Seigel swings wildly with an uppercut but Sampson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Sampson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Seigel fails to land.
Sampson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Seigel trying to land knees to the body. #T1#
Sampson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Seigel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Seigel wants to stall.
Seigel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Seigel has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sampson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Seigel can turn it around.
Seigel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sampson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Sampson.
A short right from Seigel.
Seigel slowing the pace effectively.
Seigel throws a punch but it's blocked by Sampson.
Sampson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Seigel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sampson tries to work over Seigel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sampson misses with a body punch.
Sampson scores with a shot to the side of Seigel's head.
Sampson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sampson tries to throw a body punch but Seigel avoids it by throwing Sampson back against the cage.
Sampson struggles to land a body shot inside as Seigel controls his hands.
Sampson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sampson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seigel misses with a knee strike. #T2#
Seigel swings wildly with an uppercut but Sampson uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seigel blocking some punches.
Seigel misses with a body punch.
Sampson avoiding damage as Seigel throws knees to the body.
Seigel lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT2#It looks like Douglas Sampson has been cut.
Sampson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sampson tries to throw a body punch but Seigel avoids it by throwing Sampson back against the cage.
Seigel blocks an uppercut.
Sampson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Seigel to work.
Sampson can't find room to land a body shot as Seigel controls the action.
Seigel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seigel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sampson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Seigel backwards.
Sampson throws a punch but it's blocked by Seigel.
Seigel lands a knee to the body.
Seigel lands with a short shot to the head.
Seigel tries to land a knee to the head but Sampson blocks with his arms.
Seigel lands a left hand. #T3#
Seigel lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seigel.
Sampson managing to block the knees to the body from Seigel.
A right hand to the body from Sampson.
Sampson blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Seigel.
Seigel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sampson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sampson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Seigel has a couple of punches blocked by Sampson.
Seigel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sampson backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Sampson.
Seigel looks winded!
Sampson misses with a body punch.
Seigel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sampson backwards.
Sampson misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Seigel fails to land.
Sampson works on Seigel's body with a couple of short punches.
Sampson struggles to land a body shot inside as Seigel controls his hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sampson lands with a light punch inside.
Sampson misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Sampson fails to land.
Seigel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Seigel obliges.
Seigel misses with some punches.
Seigel putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sampson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Seigel cracks Sampson with a nice body shot.
Seigel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sampson blocks it with crossed arms.
Seigel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sampson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Seigel's elbow.
Sampson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Seigel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seigel missing with knees to the body.
Sampson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Seigel.
Sampson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sampson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Seigel trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seigel.
Sampson managing to block the knees to the body from Seigel.
Seigel prevents a body shot from Sampson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bugsy Seigel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Douglas Sampson's cut.
That's time! Sampson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
An inside leg kick from Seigel misses.
Sampson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bugsy Seigel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sampson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sampson moves out of range of the strikes.
Sampson is looking to counter punch.
Seigel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Seigel scores with a nice right hand.
Sampson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Seigel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sampson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sampson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampson walks into a jab.
Seigel tries to clinch but Sampson is having none of it.
Sampson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Seigel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Seigel tries to clinch there but Sampson circles away.
Sampson moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Sampson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Seigel checks the leg kick.
Seigel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sampson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Seigel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Seigel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sampson misses the jab.
Seigel is looking to clinch but Sampson is avoiding it.
Sampson tried to counter with a leg kick but Seigel avoided it.
Seigel catches Sampson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Seigel throws a good cross that connects.
Seigel cracks Sampson with a good jab.#T2#
Sampson tries to clinch up.
Seigel wants to counter the offense by Sampson and move into the clinch position.
Sampson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sampson lands a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Seigel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sampson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sampson 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.
Seigel just misses with a punch to the body.
Sampson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Seigel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sampson moves out of range of the strikes.
Seigel misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Seigel misses with an uppercut
and Sampson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Bugsy Seigel has been cut.
Seigel scores with a nice strike.
Seigel pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sampson back to the cage. Seigel follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sampson staying out of range there.
Seigel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sampson.
Sampson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Seigel throws a body punch but Sampson moves out of range.
Seigel throws a body punch but Sampson moves out of range.
Seigel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Seigel misses with a left hand
and Sampson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Seigel misses with a hook. Sampson ducked under it nicely.
Sampson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Seigel.
Sampson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T4#
Seigel lands with an overhand left.
Bugsy Seigel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seigel is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Sampson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sampson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Seigel throws an off balance right hand
and Sampson scores with a counter punch that sends Seigel to the canvas! Sampson smells blood - he's punishing Seigel with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Seigel has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Douglas Sampson!
A victorious Douglas Sampson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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