Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#1055 River v Hanson
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Payton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kogos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kogos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#It looks like Walter Payton has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Kogos misses the target.
Payton leaves Kogos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Payton misses with a right hand
and Kogos counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Payton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've been told by Kogos's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A swing and a miss from Payton.
Payton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Payton pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Payton moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice body punch from Payton.
Kogos can't find room to land a body shot as Payton controls the action.
We've been informed that Payton 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.
Payton stalls. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kogos.
Kogos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Payton on the inside.
Payton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kogos backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kogos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kogos is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Payton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kogos stalls.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Payton.
Kogos missing with knees to the body.
Kogos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Payton misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Kogos fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Payton.
Kogos pressing his opponent against the cage.
Payton lands a hook that snaps the head of Kogos backwards.
Payton creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kogos lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payton misses with a punch on the inside.
Payton can't find room to land a body shot as Kogos controls the action. #TD#
Kogos has clasped his hands together around Payton's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Payton defending against the ground and pound.
Payton is not content to let Kogos control the position.
Payton is looking for a sweep.#T3#
A bit of a lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Payton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kogos 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.
Payton is looking to reverse the position.
Payton takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
You can see the frustration on Payton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Payton is looking to reverse the position.
Payton takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kogos misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kogos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Payton keeps working.
Payton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kogos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Kogos throws a strike aimed at the side of Payton's head but Payton avoids it well.
Payton avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kogos.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Payton is trying to get back to half guard.
Kogos working away.
Kogos working the body and head with strikes.
Payton tries to improve position but can't.
Kogos connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Payton some visible discomfort.
Kogos cracks Payton with a big elbow.
Payton gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Kogos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Walter Payton's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Payton on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#That has opened up Walter Payton's cut even more.
Payton lands with a straight right. Kogos didn't see that one coming.
Payton ducks under a wild hook from Kogos.
Payton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Paulo Kogos has been cut.#KD2#
Payton cracks Kogos with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kogos looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Payton finish him? #ROC2#Kogos is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payton lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Kogos head around and knocks him out cold! Payton hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Walter Payton!
Walter Payton spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: RSE 70:
Date: Apr 20, 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.
Dalrymple looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice jab there from Dalrymple.
Dalrymple lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Farquharson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dalrymple.
Farquharson slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalrymple with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Farquharson slips a straight right by Dalrymple.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
Jab from Dalrymple.
Dalrymple throws a leg kick #TD#
and Farquharson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Farquharson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Farquharson 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.
Farquharson trying to control from half guard but Dalrymple is working away.
Farquharson is nestled in close to Dalrymple, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Farquharson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dalrymple wants to improve his position but Farquharson is controlling well.
Dalrymple is staying active underneath Farquharson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Farquharson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Farquharson thows a huge punch but Dalrymple dodges it nicely.
Dalrymple is trying to maintain the position but Farquharson is very close to passing his half guard.
Farquharson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dalrymple's head.
Dalrymple is doing well to control the position and prevent Farquharson from advancing to side control.
Farquharson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dalrymple is looking to control Farquharson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dalrymple avoid being mounted?
Farquharson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dalrymple's head.
Dalrymple avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Farquharson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dalrymple is looking for a sweep. Farquharson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dalrymple keeping hold of Farquharson's head, controlling as best he can.
Dalrymple is trying to maintain the position but Farquharson is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Dalrymple is looking to improve his position.
Dalrymple is staying active underneath Farquharson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dalrymple tries to roll over but Farquharson keeps him under control.
Dalrymple keeping control of the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dalrymple is looking to improve his position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Farquharson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dalrymple won't allow Farquharson to pass to mount.
Dalrymple controlling the position well.
Farquharson slips a nice elbow through Dalrymple's hands, connecting with Dalrymple's forehead.
Dalrymple wants to get back to full guard.
Farquharson working Dalrymple over with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Farquharson connects with a nice short shot to Dalrymple's temple.
Farquharson is looking to take a break and control but Dalrymple is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dalrymple has hold of Farquharson's hands but Farquharson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Farquharson slows the pace down in half guard.
Farquharson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Duncan Farquharson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Dalrymple dips to his left and cracks Farquharson with an uppercut!
Farquharson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dalrymple jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dalrymple lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalrymple throws an overhand right that lands on Farquharson's shoulder, as Farquharson tries to avoid the shot.
Farquharson tries to counter with a takedown but Dalrymple is quick to defend against it.
Dalrymple throws out a loose jab but Farquharson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Dalrymple misses with the combination.
Farquharson attempts a counter takedown but Dalrymple avoids it well and moves away.
Dalrymple throws a hook to the side of Farquharson's head but Farquharson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Farquharson feinted with a counter takedown.
Duncan Farquharson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dalrymple throws a right and a left that Farquharson avoids nicely.
Farquharson attempts a counter takedown but Dalrymple avoids it well and moves away.
Dalrymple scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T2#
Dalrymple lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Teddy Dalrymple is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the liver by Dalrymple. Beautiful body shot.
Dalrymple misses with a hook #TD#
and Farquharson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Farquharson wants to control from the top but Dalrymple keeps moving.
Dalrymple looking to hit a scissor sweep but Farquharson is one step ahead there.
Dalrymple has momentary wrist control but Farquharson slips an elbow through the middle.
Farquharson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Farquharson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Farquharson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dalrymple's head.
Farquharson throws a big right hand that misses.
Duncan Farquharson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Farquharson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Farquharson stopping the sweep attempt from Dalrymple.
Farquharson controlling from the top position.
Dalrymple trying to keep a closed guard but Farquharson is proving a slippery customer.
Dalrymple might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Farquharson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dalrymple manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Farquharson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Farquharson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Farquharson seems keen to control Dalrymple's posture.#T4#
Farquharson is trying to keep Dalrymple in close.
Farquharson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Dalrymple wants to control but Farquharson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Farquharson is looking to advance position but Dalrymple won't allow it.
Farquharson lands strikes from half guard.
Dalrymple is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Farquharson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Farquharson's back!
Farquharson can't escape the position.
Farquharson is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Teddy Dalrymple showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Dalrymple throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Farquharson counters with a takedown into side control.
Dalrymple is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Farquharson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dalrymple down. #SUB#
Farquharson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dalrymple is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Farquharson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dalrymple knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dalrymple is looking to regain half guard here but Farquharson keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Check out the look on Farquharson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #ROC#Dalrymple is rocked!
The crowd goes nuts as Farquharson knocks Dalrymple out cold with a massive hammerfist! Farquharson Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Duncan Farquharson!

Event: UCF 21: Abrazos v Campbell
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Abrazos misses with a wild body shot.
Campbell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Abrazos misses with a body shot.
Campbell drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Abrazos defends it well.
Campbell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Campbell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've been told by Abrazos's head coaches at LA FIGHT BARN that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Abrazos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Abrazos lands with a cross. #CUT#It looks like Ulisses Campbell has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abrazos scores with a jab to the jaw.
Campbell blocks a jab.
And Campbell tries to counter it with a takedown but Abrazos pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Campbell walks into a left hand. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Abrazos has knocked Campbell down with a huge combo! Abrazos steps away and waves a wobbly Campbell back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Campbell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Abrazos.
Campbell throws a shot to the body.
Campbell shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#That has opened up Ulisses Campbell's cut even more.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abrazos plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Campbell to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Campbell just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pablo Abrazos!
During a confident post fight interview, Pablo Abrazos thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: NYF Fight Night 27
Date: Apr 19, 2024

#R1#
Nelson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Decker counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Atticus Nelson has been cut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Decker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nelson.
Nelson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDecker.
A nice leg kick from Decker, right into the meat of the thigh.
Decker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nelson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Decker counters with a big right hand! Oh Nelson is in trouble here! Decker follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucca Decker!

Event: MILF Playoff R2 Heavyweights
Date: Apr 17, 2024

#R1#
Guy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Malier moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Guy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Malier looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Guy misses with a two punch combination.
It seemed like Malier was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Guy loads up on a big right hand but Malier slips the punch.
Malier throws out a counter right but Guy avoids it with no problem.
Island Guy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malier throws out a loose jab but Guy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malier 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.
Malier misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malier walks into a stiff left hand from Guy.#T1#
Malier misses with a straight right.
Malier avoids the body shot from Guy.
Guy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Malier moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Malier avoids the body shot from Guy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Malier! But no joy.
Guy lands with a straight right. Malier didn't see that one coming.
Guy wants to clinch.#T2#
Malier throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Guy.
Guy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Guy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Guy misses the shot to the body.
Guy misses the shot to the body.
Malier takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Guy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Guy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Guy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD#
Guy cracks Malier with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Malier looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Guy finish him? #ROC#Malier is rocked!
Malier lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T3#
Guy tries to clinch up but Malier circles away and keeps his distance.
Guy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malier.
Malier circles away from the clinch attempt.
Guy clobbers Malier with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Guy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Malier misses with a looping right.
Guy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Malier connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Guy scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
Malier's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Guy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Malier scrambles back to his feet.
Guy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Malier lands a lovely overhand right.
Guy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Malier at a distance.
Guy throws a nice looking combination but Malier bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guy lands with a good body shot.
Malier steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Guy.
Guy misses with a few strikes there.
Malier is looking for the big counter here.
Malier uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Guy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Island Guy dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Nice body punch from Guy.
Guy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malier swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Guy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Guy lands an overhand right.
Guy swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Malier counter with a right hand. #CL#
Guy moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guy can't find room to land a body shot as Malier controls the action.
Guy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Guy taking a breather.
A right hand to the body from Malier.
Guy misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Malier tries a body shot but Guy blocks it.
Guy is working Malier over against the cage.
Malier is working Guy over against the cage.
Guy looking to slow down the pace here.
Guy misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Malier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Malier 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.
Guy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Guy is looking to wear down Malier with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Malier slips a straight right by Guy.
Guy lands a lovely overhand right.
Guy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malier can do to turn this around?
Guy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Malier counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Malier throws a hook to the side of Guy's head but Guy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Guy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
Guy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Malier lands a head shot.
Malier throws a shot from downtown. Guy moves away and avoids it.
Malier circles away from the clinch attempt.
Despite the aggression on Malier's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malier. Guy does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malier looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Guy lands the left hand.
Malier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Guy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Malier counters with a stiff right hand.
Island Guy is winning the standup battle so far.
Guy misses the shot to the body.
Malier throws out a counter right but Guy avoids it with no problem.
Malier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Malier ducks right into an uppercut from Guy.
Malier looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Malier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Malier swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Guy counters with a left to the body.
Guy misses with a straight left. #T4#
Guy throws a good cross that connects.
Malier with a hook.
Guy tries to clinch but Malier moves out of range.
Malier throws out a counter right but Guy avoids it with no problem.
Malier walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malier throws a shot from downtown. Guy moves away and avoids it.
Guy scores with a punch to the head.
Malier misses with a looping left.#CL#
Guy rushes Malier and presses him up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Island Guy dominated that second round.
That's time! Guy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Guy misses the jab.
Guy looks to score with a jab to the body but Malier is just out of range.
Malier looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Malier has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Malier there as he acknowledges the shot.
Guy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Malier in his tracks.
Malier is still on wobbly legs! Can Guy finish him?
Malier clobbers Guy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Malier seems to have recovered his senses.
Malier defending well as Guy loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Malier.
Guy is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Guy shuts the power down on Malier. Lights out, game over! Guy is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Island Guy!

Event: SSG 292 Dew vs Macker
Date: Apr 14, 2024

191 cm
29 yrs
220 lbs

190 cm
29 yrs
280 lbs

Kuningas

Marston

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 12 losses; Leenart Kuningas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 7 losses; Jim Marston!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kuningas.
Kuningas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marston manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marston feints the counter takedown.
Kuningas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marston sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kuningas somewhat.
Marston changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kuningas closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Marston counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kuningas!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kuningas (0) vs (4) Marston
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuningas tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Marston advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuningas (0) vs (6) Marston
Marston controlling from the full mount.
Marston manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kuningas to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Kuningas (0) vs (9) Marston
Marston keeps control of the position as Kuningas tries to break free. #T2#
Kuningas is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuningas is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Marston.
Kuningas is really stuck here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Marston controlling the positon.
Well, with Marston on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Kuningas is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Kuningas is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Marston controlling the positon.#T3#
Kuningas turns into Marston and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuningas (2) vs (9) Marston
Our spies down at at Soul Supremacy Rio inform us that Marston has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kuningas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Marston has control of Kuningas's left arm, preventing Kuningas from doing any damage. #T4##SUB2#
Marston looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kuningas trying to control but Marston is working from the bottom.
Marston wants to sweep but no luck.
Kuningas looking to pass the guard.
Kuningas preventing the sweep.
Marston keeping moving, preventing Kuningas from controlling successfully.
Marston wants to sweep here but Kuningas controlling him for the moment. #T5#
Marston is still trying to improve position.
Marston is adopting a defensive guard.
Kuningas trying to control but Marston is working from the bottom.
Marston trying to control the position here.
Marston 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.
Marston is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T6#
Kuningas tries to free his leg and advance position but Marston is retaining full guard.
Kuningas won't allow Marston to sweep him here.
Marston has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kuningas has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (5) vs (9) Marston#SUB#
Kuningas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Marston, who protects the arm well.
Kuningas is staying tight to Marston's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Marston is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Kuningas wants to work for an arm triangle but Marston is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Kuningas is looking for a kimura but Marston is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kuningas to get the leverage. #T7#
Marston is positioning himself well to prevent Kuningas advancing to mount.
Kuningas trying to mount his opponent but Marston defends it.
Marston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Kuningas seems to be working for a kimura but Marston defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Kuningas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marston doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kuningas. #T8#
Marston regains full guard. Nicely done.
Marston wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marston is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuningas (5) vs (11) Marston#T9##SUB#
Kuningas looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Marston passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (5) vs (14) Marston
Marston has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kuningas!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuningas (5) vs (16) Marston
Kuningas slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Marston stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kuningas with the active half guard here but Marston passes nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (5) vs (19) Marston#T10#
Kuningas is looking to regain half guard here but Marston keeps moving and retains side control.
Marston slows the pace down.
Kuningas is looking to reverse the position.
Marston tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kuningas's legs.
Kuningas looking for a sweep but Marston has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuningas (5) vs (21) Marston#T11#
Marston takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kuningas is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T12#
Marston tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kuningas tries to hold on but Marston pushes him away.
Kuningas is desperately trying to improve his position but Marston has a good base and remains in mount.
Marston looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kuningas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kuningas tries to improve his position but instead Marston has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Kuningas (5) vs (24) Marston#T13#
Marston trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kuningas doesn't escape.
I really don't envy Kuningas right now. #SUB2#
Kuningas is trying to roll into a better position but Marston has get a rear naked choke and Kuningas is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jim Marston!

Event: Syn 1067 Ryo vs Orestes
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Narloch looks to land a combination but Finlayson avoids it well.
Narloch slips under a jab from Finlayson.
A little jabbing left from Narloch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Finlayson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Narloch! But no joy.
Narloch dips to his left and cracks Finlayson with an uppercut!
Finlayson misses with a looping right.
Narloch looks to throw the jab but Finlayson is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finlayson connects with a nice looking jab.
Narloch throws a big shot that misses.
Finlayson lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Finlayson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Narloch's head.
Nice straight punches there by Finlayson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Finlayson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finlayson. Narloch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Narloch.
Nice shot lands for Finlayson.
Narloch throws out a loose jab but Finlayson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Narloch slips a straight right by Finlayson.
Finlayson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Narloch manages to avoid it.#T2#
Narloch misses with a lunging right hand
and Finlayson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Narloch throws an off balance right hand
and Finlayson counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Narloch is rocked!
Finlayson fakes the body blow, causing Narloch to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Narloch goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Torhte Finlayson!
After winning the bout, Torhte Finlayson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 20
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Yergin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dee Dee tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Yergin lands a jab to Dee Dee's midsection.
Yergin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dee Dee tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Yergin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dee Dee to the ground. Yergin is now in Dee Dee's guard.
Yergin pushing down on Dee Dee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Yergin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #ES2#
Dee Dee manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Yergin keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Dee Dee is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Yergin is defending well.
Yergin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Yergin has Dee Dee pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dee Dee manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Yergin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
I was talking to Yergin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dee Dee tries for a takedown but Yergin manages to get underhooks.
Daniel Yergin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Dee Dee.
Yergin can't find room to land a body shot as Dee Dee controls the action.
Yergin tries to circle away but Dee Dee has him pinned against the cage.
Dee Dee tries to score a body lock takedown but Yergin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dee Dee has Yergin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yergin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Dee Dee tries for a takedown. No joy.
Yergin tries to pull guard but Dee Dee forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dee Dee drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yergin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dee Dee drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yergin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dee Dee looks winded!
Yergin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #TD#
Yergin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Yergin slips a nice elbow through Dee Dee's hands, connecting with Dee Dee's forehead.
Dee Dee keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Yergin wants to pass the guard but Dee Dee is defending well. #SUB#
Yergin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dee Dee defends it well. #SUB#
Yergin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dee Dee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yergin.
Yergin prevents Dee Dee from standing back up. #SUB#
Yergin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dee Dee sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Yergin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Yergin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dee Dee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Yergin is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Dee Dee still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Dee Dee has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yergin tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Dee Dee working away.
Yergin tries to improve position but can't.
Yergin is working hard here to advance position.
Dee Dee working away.
Yergin manages to get back to half guard.
Yergin wants to improve his position but Dee Dee is controlling well. #SUB#
Yergin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dee Dee pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yergin is trying to maintain the position but Dee Dee is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Yergin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yergin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Yergin preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SU2#
Dee Dee stands up from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yergin dives in and grabs Dee Dee's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dee Dee pushes down on Yergin's head and hops out.
And Dee Dee tries to counter it with a takedown but Yergin pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Yergin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dee Dee's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Yergin dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD#
Yergin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dee Dee tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Yergin is in Dee Dee's guard.

Dee Dee has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Yergin has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Yergin could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Yergin wants to get back to striking at distance but Dee Dee won't allow it.
Dee Dee drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yergin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Yergin throws a head kick but Dee Dee moves out of range.
Dee Dee drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Yergin defends it well.
Daniel Yergin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Dee Dee as Yergin shoots in.
Yergin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dee Dee circles away.
And Dee Dee tries to counter it with a takedown but Yergin pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Yergin scores with a takedown into Dee Dee's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yergin tries to free his leg and advance position but Dee Dee is retaining full guard.
Yergin throws a big right hand that misses.
Yergin throws a strike but Dee Dee rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SU2#
Dee Dee gets to his feet - Yergin follows without any prompting. #T1#
Dee Dee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yergin to score with a decent uppercut.#TD#
Yergin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dee Dee to the ground. Yergin is now in Dee Dee's guard.

Dee Dee pushes Yergin off and scrambles back to his feet.
Dee Dee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dee Dee changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Yergin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Yergin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Yergin looking to score a takedown here. Dee Dee is defending well but Yergin drives through and ends up in Dee Dee's guard.

Dee Dee kicks Yergin off and gets to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yergin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yergin shoots in looking for a takedown. Dee Dee tries to sprawl out of it but Yergin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dee Dee manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2##TD#
Yergin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Yergin is working for an americana but Dee Dee has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Yergin was thinking about the submission.
Dee Dee wants to stand up but Yergin is controlling him.
Billy Dee Dee has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Yergin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dee Dee is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Yergin, into his guard. #REVB##T3##SUB#
Yergin looking for subs off his back but Dee Dee has passed one foot through into half guard.
Dee Dee tries to stand and escape but Yergin is controlling the position.
Yergin trying to control from the bottom.
Dee Dee tries to stand but can't do so whilst Yergin controls his leg. #SUB#
Yergin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Yergin is controlling Dee Dee's trapped leg to prevent Dee Dee from advancing to side control.
Yergin trying to get back to full guard but Dee Dee takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Yergin tries to hold on but Dee Dee postures up.
My spies in Banzai Combat Academy LA inform me that Dee Dee has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Yergin is looking to get to half guard.
Yergin flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Dee Dee is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Dee Dee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Yergin misses with a head kick. #TD#
Yergin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Dee Dee kicks off Yergin and gets to his feet. #TD#
Yergin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Dee Dee pushes Yergin off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daniel Yergin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yergin throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Yergin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dee Dee is trying to buck Yergin off.#SUB#
Yergin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Yergin with the ground and pound but Dee Dee regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #T1#
Dee Dee looks like he's trying to stand up.
Yergin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Yergin is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Yergin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dee Dee is just riding it out for now. Yergin eventually gives up the hold.
Yergin drops an elbow to the side of Dee Dee's head. #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.#ES2#
Dee Dee manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Yergin misses with a wild combination.
Dee Dee feints the counter takedown.
Yergin misses with a takedown attempt - Dee Dee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Dee Dee tries to sprawl but Yergin drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Yergin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Yergin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Yergin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dee Dee defending well though.
Dee Dee is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Yergin scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Yergin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Yergin looking for a submission but Dee Dee manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Yergin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dee Dee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Dee Dee. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Yergin won't allow Dee Dee to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Yergin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dee Dee looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dee Dee looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dee Dee! #REVB#
Yergin tries to buck Dee Dee off but Dee Dee is having none of it.#T4#
Yergin holds on to Dee Dee's head and controls the position momentarily.
Yergin is looking for a sweep.
Yergin wants to control but Dee Dee postures up.
Yergin is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Dee Dee is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Yergin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SU2#
Dee Dee stands up from mount. Strange move.
Dee Dee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Yergin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dee Dee to the mat! Dee Dee manages to get full guard.
Yergin throws a strike but Dee Dee rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Dee Dee tries to stand but Yergin is controlling from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Dee Dee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dee Dee 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Dee Dee!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 19
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Decker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Freud but Freud pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Freud swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Decker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Freud counters with a straight right hand.
Freud stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Triple Decker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Freud sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Decker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Freud pinned against the cage. Freud gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #KD2#
Freud lands a big uppercut and Decker crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Decker looks OK. Freud waves Decker back to his feet!#ROC2#Decker is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Freud throws a series of punches but Decker avoids them all with ease.
Triple Decker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Freud feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Decker sprawling to the canvas! Decker rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Freud finish him?!
Oh Decker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Decker is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Freud just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Decker has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sig Freud!

Event: MILF Playoff R2 LightHeavies
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Santorino throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tecumseh tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Santorino defends well and Tecumseh ends up having to push Santorino into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Santorino. #BC2#
Santorino manages to break the clinch.
Tecumseh takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tecumseh or perhaps it was just good defense by Santorino, which made it look bad.
Santorino throws out a counter right but Tecumseh avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Santorino rushes Tecumseh and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tecumseh tries to score a body lock takedown but Santorino shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Tecumseh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tecumseh drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Santorino gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC2#
Santorino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Santorino slaps away a takedown attempt from Tecumseh, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tecumseh defending well as Santorino loads up on a big left hand.
Nick Santorino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santorino throws a sloppy head kick and Tecumseh moves out of range easily.
Tecumseh appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Santorino throws a good cross that connects.
Santorino fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Tecumseh to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Tecumseh looks to clinch but Santorino throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Tecumseh taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Nick Santorino!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2024

#R1#
De Moncey fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Decker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
De Moncey gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Decker counters with a straight right hand.
A nice leg kick from Decker, right into the meat of the thigh.
De Moncey looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bon Adrien De Moncey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Moncey is breathing heavily.
Decker cracks De Moncey with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends De Moncey tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Decker pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! De Moncey is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucca Decker!

Event: UCF 16: Buddha v Boytsov
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Louis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gordon on the side of the head.
Louis misses with a left hand
and Gordon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gordon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Louis throws an overhand right that lands on Gordon's shoulder, as Gordon tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Louis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Louis misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Gordon moves into the clinch.
Gordon pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Louis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gordon misses the shot to the body.
Louis tries to bum rush Gordon with a series of wild strikes but Gordon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Louis lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Louis misses with a hook.
Gordon tries to close the distance and clinch but Louis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gordon moves out of range of the strikes.
Gordon throws a body punch but Louis moves out of range.
Louis throws a series of punches but Gordon moves out of range.
Gordon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gordon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Louis finds it's way round the side to connect with Gordon's head.
Gordon slips under a jab from Louis.
Gordon is looking for the big counter here.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gordon has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Gordon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jab, jab by Louis - just one landing.
Louis's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gordon under the eye.
Nice straight punches there by Louis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Louis.
We've been told by Louis's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
Gordon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Louis.
Louis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Louis throws an off balance right hand
enabling Gordon to counter with a crisp jab.
Gordon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Louis looks to throw the jab but Gordon is out of range.
Gordon throws an off balance right hand
and Louis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gordon blocks a jab.
Louis misses with a hook
and Gordon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Louis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gordon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Louis.#T3#
Louis cracks Gordon with an open hand slap.
Gordon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Louis.
Louis is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Louis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Joe Louis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gordon misses with a body punch
and Louis counters with a nice uppercut.
Gordon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Louis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Louis was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Louis is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gordon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Louis throws a series of punches but Gordon moves out of range.
Gordon feints the counter takedown.
Gordon lands a body shot. #TD2#
Gordon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Louis to the ground. Gordon is now in Louis's guard.
Gordon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gordon works over Louis with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Louis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gordon cracks Louis with a solid left hand.
Gordon connects with a couple of short punches.
Gordon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gordon chips away with some ground and pound.
Louis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Louis tries to get out of the position.
Gordon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gordon postures up.
Gordon with a nice head shot there.
Louis wants to stand but Gordon is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Louis dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Gordon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Louis throws out the jab.
Louis jabs Gordon right on the nose. Gordon blinks but takes it well.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Louis!
Gordon is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Louis rather than just go for the knockout.
Louis misses with a body shot.
Gordon feints the counter takedown.
A swing and a miss from Louis.
Gordon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gordon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Louis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gordon counters with a straight right hand.
Louis dips to his left and cracks Gordon with an uppercut!
Louis moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Gordon misses. #T1#
Gordon misses with a hook
and Louis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Gordon is rocked!
Louis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gordon.
Louis misses with a body shot.
Louis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gordon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Louis throws a big shot that misses.
Louis defending well as Gordon loads up on a big left hand.
Gordon moves to clinch but Louis breaks away
and Louis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joe Louis is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Gordon gets a double leg takedown into Louis's guard.
Louis wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Gordon manages to pass to side control. #T2##REVR##SUB#
Louis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gordon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gordon working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gordon drops an elbow to the side of Louis's head.
Gordon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Louis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Louis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gordon can do to turn this around?
Gordon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gordon lands with a punch from half guard.
Gordon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Nice strikes from Gordon there.
Gordon prevents Louis from standing back up.
Ground and pound from Gordon.
Louis looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gordon working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gordon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gordon prevents Louis from improving his position.
Gordon lands strikes from half guard.
Gordon wants to control but Louis is keeping him busy.
Louis has hold of Gordon's hands but Gordon slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ROC2#Louis is rocked!
Gordon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Oh Louis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Gordon is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Louis is hurt! He's hurt bad - Gordon fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Louis from any more punishment! Congratulations to Gordon! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noah Gordon!

Event: UCF 16: Buddha v Boytsov
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Wulff dips to his left and cracks McCarthy with an uppercut!
McCarthy lands with a good body shot.
Wulff clobbers McCarthy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice shot by McCarthy.
Wulff looks to throw the jab but McCarthy is out of range.
McCarthy works Wulff's body with a nice hook.
Wulff swinging wildly here.
Wulff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCarthy moves away.#CL2#
McCarthy moves into the clinch successfully.
Wulff swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
McCarthy is fighting off a takedown attempt but Wulff is just too persistent for him and manages to trip McCarthy to the mat. McCarthy regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!#SUB2#
McCarthy looking for a guillotine here but Wulff defends easily. #SUB2#
McCarthy looking for a triangle here. Wulff is fighting it but it looks tight! McCarthy pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Wulff is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Cormac McCarthy!

Event: UCF 16: Buddha v Boytsov
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Soprano checks the leg kick nicely there.
Slim sizes up Soprano with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Soprano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Soprano gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Slim tries to land knees in the clinch but Soprano avoids the damage to the body.
Soprano takes a shot to the head.
Slim tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Soprano's elbow.
Soprano blocks a body shot from Slim.
Soprano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Slim goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Slim tries to land knees in the clinch but Soprano avoids the damage to the body.
Slim doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Slim lands a right hand that snaps the head of Soprano backwards.
I was talking to Slim's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Slim misses with a knee to the head.
Slim misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soprano stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Soprano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slim misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Soprano manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Soprano has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Slim should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Soprano has tightened it up now! Slim should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Paulie Soprano!

Event: HRL75
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Pulizzi swings for the body but Siuta moves out of range.
Siuta was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pulizzi misses with a wild combination.
Siuta swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Siuta has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pulizzi throws out a loose jab but Siuta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pulizzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Siuta.
Siuta needs to keep his hands up - Pulizzi had a free shot at his head there.
Pulizzi slips a jab from Siuta.
Pulizzi lands a right hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Pulizzi.
Siuta swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulizzi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Siuta takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Pulizzi misses with a hook to the body
and Pulizzi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pulizzi misses the shot to the body.
Siuta swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pulizzi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Pulizzi misses with a wild combination.
Pulizzi misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Siuta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pulizzi misses with a lunging right hand
and Siuta counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Joe Pulizzi has been cut.
Pulizzi lands a nice looking body shot.
Siuta slips under a jab from Pulizzi.
A little feinted left hand from Siuta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pulizzi misses with a body punch
and Siuta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pulizzi looks to throw the jab but Siuta is out of range.
It looked like Siuta was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pulizzi.
Pulizzi throws a lazy right hand but Siuta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Siuta seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pulizzi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Siuta moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Siuta misses the target.
Joe Pulizzi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulizzi misses the body punch
and Siuta counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Pulizzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Siuta.
Pulizzi misses with a body shot.
It looked like Siuta wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pulizzi misses with a hook
and Siuta counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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!
Pulizzi misses with a two punch combination.
Pulizzi misses with a body punch
and Siuta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pulizzi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pulizzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Siuta moves away.
Pulizzi fails to land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Siuta misses the target.
Pulizzi just misses with a punch to the body.
Siuta throws a big counter combination but Pulizzi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Siuta slips a jab and a cross from Pulizzi.
Siuta throws a body punch but Pulizzi moves out of range.
Siuta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pulizzi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pulizzi misses with a body shot
and Siuta counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Pulizzi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Siuta is looking to clinch but Pulizzi is avoiding it.
Pulizzi misses with a shot to the body
and Siuta counters with a nice uppercut.
Siuta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pulizzi.
Pulizzi misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Siuta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pulizzi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Siuta circles away quickly and effectively.
Pulizzi takes a swing at Siuta's ribcage but misses.
Siuta was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Siuta walks into a straight right hand from Pulizzi.
Pulizzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Siuta.
Pulizzi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Siuta.
Pulizzi misses with an uppercut
and Siuta counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4#
Siuta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Siuta can't find room to land a body shot as Pulizzi controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Pulizzi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pulizzi. #BC2#
Pulizzi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pulizzi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Pulizzi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Siuta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Siuta blocks the body kick.
Pulizzi lands a nice hook to Siuta's body. Siuta takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A left lands for Siuta.
Pulizzi looks to land a body kick but Siuta moved away.
It looked like Siuta wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pulizzi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Siuta counters with a stiff right hand.
Siuta scores with a nice right hand. #ROC#Pulizzi is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Pulizzi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Pulizzi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Pulizzi misses with a double jab
and Siuta counters with a huge left! Pulizzi is in big trouble! He's backing up but Siuta isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Pulizzi from any more damage. A dominating finish by Siuta!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jan Siuta!
During a confident post fight interview, Jan Siuta thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: MILF 39
Date: Apr 03, 2024

#R1#
Machine cracks a nice hook into Malier's ribs.
Machine just misses with a punch to the body.
Malier swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Machine lands a jab to Malier's midsection.
Machine throws a hook but Malier blocks it.
Machine misses with an uppercut. Malier saw that one coming.
Machine lands a jab to the nose.
Machine misses with a hook. Malier ducked under it nicely.
Malier on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Malier moves out of range of the strikes.
Malier throws out a counter right but Machine avoids it with no problem.
Machine shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Malier misses with an uppercut.
Malier walks into a stiff left hand from Machine.
Malier jabs Machine to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Big Red Machine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machine lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Malier scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#It looks like Big Red Machine has been cut.
Malier misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Malier checks the leg kick nicely there.
Machine misses with a body shot.
Malier will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Machine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malier was well out of range. Poor timing from Machine.
It seemed like Malier was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Machine cracks Malier with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Machine connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Malier's hands.
Malier ducks under a wild hook from Machine.
Machine tests Malier's chin there with a solid looking shot.#KD#
Machine cracks Malier with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Machine has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Malier to stand back up!#ROC#Malier is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malier manages to avoid it.
Malier is still on wobbly legs! Can Machine finish him?
Malier has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A swing and a miss from Malier.
Malier seems to have recovered his senses.
Machine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Machine tries to work over Malier's front leg with a kick but Malier checks it. #T2#
Machine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malier.
Machine connects with a right that clearly hurt Malier. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Machine proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Malier collapses and taps out under the pressure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Red Machine!

Event: SSKT April Fool's 2024
Date: Apr 01, 2024

#R1#
Decker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Berlioz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Decker circles away quickly and effectively.
Berlioz catches Decker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Decker walks into a straight right hand from Berlioz.
Berlioz throws a head kick but Decker moves out of range.
Decker half committed to a counter leg kick.
Berlioz throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Decker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Berlioz lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decker's corner calls for a 1-2. Decker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Decker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Berlioz slips a straight right by Decker.#T1#
Berlioz scores with a leg kick.
Decker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Decker is looking to score with low kicks.
Hector Berlioz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decker moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Berlioz connects with an inside leg kick.
Berlioz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Berlioz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Decker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Berlioz.
Decker went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2##KD2#
Berlioz lands a front kick to the face, that drops Decker to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Decker circles away from the clinch attempt
and Decker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Berlioz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Berlioz lands with a nice body punch.
Berlioz lands a jab.
Berlioz scores with a sloppy right hand. Decker should have avoided that one. #ROC2#Decker is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Having scored a knockdown, Hector Berlioz should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Decker drops his guard momentarily, allowing Berlioz to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Decker! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Berlioz takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Hector Berlioz!
Hector Berlioz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: MILF Playoff R1 Super Heavy
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1#
Patter misses with a straight left.
Patter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Patter's corner calls for a 1-2. Patter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2#It looks like Nick Santorino has been cut.
Santorino on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Patter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Santorino throwing a counter right hand but Patter manages to avoid it.
Santorino walks into a stiff left hand from Patter.
Santorino has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Freaky Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Patter looks to score with a jab to the body but Santorino is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Santorino on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Patter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A low kick from Patter is predictable there
letting Santorino counter with a right hand.
Patter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santorino.
Donk. Patter catches Santorino right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Patter getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Patter scores with a jab to the head.
Patter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Santorino was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Santorino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Patter's corner calls for a 1-2. Patter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Patter misses with a hook. Santorino ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Santorino on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Santorino gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Patter gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pitter Patter!

Event: UCF 13:
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Puro avoids the body shot from Singer.
Puro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Singer.
Singer misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Singer closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Puro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Singer throws a body punch but Puro moves out of range.
Puro looks to land a left hand but Singer moved out of range nicely.
Singer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Singer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Puro.
Singer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Singer moves into the clinch.
Singer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Puro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Puro is stalling here. #BC#
Puro breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singer throws a jab but it's blocked by Puro.
Singer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Puro.
Singer digs a good hook to Puro's body.
Singer misses with a hook. Puro ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Puro misses.
Singer with the inside leg kick. #T1#
Puro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Singer fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab from Puro misses.
Saul Singer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Singer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Puro checks it well.
Puro seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Singer lands a jab to Puro's midsection.
Puro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Singer manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Puro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Singer manages to avoid it.
Singer ducks under a wild hook from Puro.
Singer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Puro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Puro lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Puro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Puro misses.
A jab from Puro misses.
Nice body punch from Puro.
Singer throws a big shot that misses.
Puro looks to throw the jab but Singer is out of range.
Puro scores with a jab to the head. #CUT#It looks like Saul Singer has been cut.
Puro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Singer has Puro up against the cage in a clinch.
Puro swings wildly with an uppercut but Singer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puro lands a hook that snaps the head of Singer backwards.
Puro lands a hook that snaps the head of Singer backwards.
Singer lands a right hand.
Puro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Singer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Puro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Singer.
Singer working aggressively here.
Puro lands a hook that snaps the head of Singer backwards.
Puro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Singer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Singer blocks an uppercut.
Singer avoiding damage.
Singer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Puro tries to work over Singer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Puro tries a body shot but Singer blocks it.
Singer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Singer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Singer misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Singer.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Singer.
Singer swings wildly with an uppercut but Puro uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Puro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Singer lands a nice looking body shot.
Puro swings for the body but Singer moves out of range.
Puro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Puro throws the left hand but Singer avoids the punch easily.
Puro looks to throw the jab but Singer is out of range.
Puro missing with a left hand there. Singer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Singer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Puro misses with an uppercut. Singer saw that one coming.
Singer tries to close the distance and clinch but Puro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Puro there.#T4#
Singer ducks under a wild hook from Puro.
Puro throws a jab but it's blocked by Singer.
A countering left hand to the body from Singer misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puro swats away the attempt to clinch by Singer.
Puro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Puro throws an overhand right that lands on Singer's shoulder, as Singer tries to avoid the shot.
Puro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Singer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Puro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Singer sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Singer drives through and clinches with Puro against the cage.
Singer is struggling to control the position.
Puro tries to work over Singer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Singer misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Singer fails to land. #BC#
Puro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Puro missing with a left hand there. Singer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Puro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Puro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Puro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Murha Puro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Saul Singer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Puro slips a straight right by Singer.
Decent striking displayed by Puro there.
Puro misses with a looping right.
Puro misses the shot to the body.
Singer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Puro rather than just go for the knockout.
Singer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Puro pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Singer back to the cage. Puro follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Puro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Singer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puro throws a body punch but Singer moves out of range.
Puro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Singer finds it's way round the side to connect with Puro's head.
Puro swinging wildly here.
Puro looks to land a left hand but Singer moved out of range nicely.
Puro misses with the combination.
Singer tries a quick counter leg kick but Puro is wise to it.
Singer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Puro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Singer can do to turn this around?
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!
Puro misses with a wild body shot.
Singer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Singer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Puro.
Murha Puro is winning the standup battle so far.
Singer throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Puro throws out a loose jab but Singer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Singer blocks a jab.
A nice side step and Singer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Puro misses the jab.
Singer blocks a jab.
Puro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Singer.
Puro throws a looping overhand right but Singer ducks down to avoid it.
Singer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Puro stuns Singer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Singer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Puro.
Singer only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Puro loads up on a big right hand but Singer slips the punch.
Singer misses with a looping left.
Singer throws a head kick that misses.
Singer slips under a jab.
A low kick from Singer is predictable there
and Puro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Singer thinking.
Puro blocks a leg kick.#T2#
Puro throws the left hand but Singer avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Singer closes the distance and clinches.
Puro lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Singer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Singer misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Puro.
Puro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Singer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Singer lands a right hand.
Singer lands an uppercut.
A short left from Puro.
Puro lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Puro. #CUT#That has opened up Saul Singer's cut even more.
Singer is breathing heavily.
Puro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Puro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Puro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Puro lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Singer is rocked!
Puro manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Murha Puro has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Puro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Singer backwards.
Singer is still on wobbly legs! Can Puro finish him?
Puro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Puro lands a nice shot to the body.
Singer misses with a punch on the inside.
Singer seems to have recovered his senses.
Puro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Puro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Puro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Puro gets through Singer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Puro unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Singer! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Puro is unloading with more strikes now! Singer drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murha Puro!

Event: NYF 60 Tucker vs Kakuzo
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Tucker thuds a left hand into Kakuzo's body.
Kakuzo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nakagome Kakuzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Tucker lands a big head kick that sends Kakuzo tumbling to the mat! Tucker takes a step backwards and waves Kakuzo back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Nakagome Kakuzo has been cut.
Kakuzo lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Tucker drops Kakuzo with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kakuzo looks back up at him and smiles so Tucker waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Kakuzo is rocked!
Tucker weaves into range and cracks Kakuzo right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Kakuzo goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Tucker is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeffrey Tucker!
Jeffrey Tucker retains his welterweight title!

Event: NYF 60 Tucker vs Kakuzo
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Crusher showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ferguson.
Ferguson looks to land a right hand but Crusher moved out of range.
Crusher appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Crusher showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ferguson.
Crusher appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ferguson misses with a body shot.
Crusher feinted with a counter takedown.
Crusher looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ferguson throws out a loose jab but Crusher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crusher drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ferguson sprawls and moves away.
Ferguson throws a hook to the side of Crusher 's head but Crusher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ferguson lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Ferguson misses.
Crusher appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ferguson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Crusher misses its target.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut. Crusher saw that one coming.
Ferguson catches Crusher with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Ferguson throws a jab when Crusher was well out of range.
Ferguson tries a head kick but it misses.
Crusher is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ferguson.
Ferguson cracks Crusher with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ferguson throws a sloppy head kick and Crusher moves out of range easily.
A combination from Ferguson does no damage.
Ferguson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A left lands for Ferguson.
Ferguson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A combination from Ferguson does no damage.
Crusher feinted with a counter takedown.
Crusher takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheers as Ferguson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Crusher doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crusher moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Ferguson misses with a series of wild punches.
Ferguson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Crusher momentarily.
Ferguson throws a right hand that Crusher ducks under and follows up with a left that Crusher also avoids with ease.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut. Crusher saw that one coming.
Crusher wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ferguson throws a right hand that misses
and Crusher counters with a right hand to the body.
Ferguson throws a hook but Crusher blocks it.
Ferguson throws a lazy uppercut
and Crusher counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ferguson thinking.
A jab lands there for Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with a double jab.
Crusher is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ferguson.#T3#
A left and a right from Ferguson both land. Nice combination.
Ferguson throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Crusher counters with a takedown into side control.
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.
Crusher is putting a hurting on Ferguson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ferguson is looking for a sweep.
Ferguson prevents Crusher from moving into mount.
Crusher trying to control the position but Ferguson is working away. #SUB#
Crusher working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The referee asks Crusher politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Crusher prefers to stall for the moment though.#T4#
Crusher scoring with punches and elbows.
Ferguson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Crusher fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferguson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Crusher off and has taken his back!
Crusher tries to escape the position.
Ferguson doesn't have the hooks in and Crusher manages to turn into his guard.
Ferguson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crusher .
Ferguson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Crusher keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ferguson's head.
Ferguson keeping full guard, as Crusher tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Niall Ferguson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Nice jab there from Ferguson.
Ferguson throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Crusher counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Crusher throws an elbow that misses. Ferguson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Crusher 's guard. Nice move by Ferguson!#REVB#
Ferguson wants to control from the top but Crusher keeps moving.
Crusher 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 had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Crusher looking for a guillotine here but Ferguson defends easily.
Crusher wants to sweep here but Ferguson controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Crusher is working hard here to advance position.
Crusher wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Crusher is trying to keep Ferguson in close.
Crusher 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.#SUB#
Crusher isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ferguson stacks Crusher on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ferguson!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Crusher struggling a bit here.
Crusher tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ferguson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Crusher is looking to get to half guard.
Crusher tries to lock up and control but Ferguson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Crusher sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crusher is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Crusher looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Crusher wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ferguson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Crusher wants to control but Ferguson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ferguson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crusher counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A swing and a miss from Ferguson.
Crusher swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferguson throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Crusher decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ferguson's guard.

Ferguson has his feet on Crusher 's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Ferguson throws a hook but Crusher blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Niall Ferguson 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#
Ferguson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ferguson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ferguson misses with a combination
and Crusher counters with a right hand to the body.
Ferguson connects with a crisp jab.
Ferguson tries a head kick but it misses.
No joy there for Ferguson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ferguson throws a head kick but Crusher moves out of range.
Crusher changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ferguson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Niall Ferguson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Crusher counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ferguson won't be happy with that.
Crusher tries to score with some ground and pound. Ferguson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
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!
Crusher landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jack Crusher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Crusher trying to control the position but Ferguson is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferguson tries to bench press Crusher off him but Crusher keeps the position. #SUB#
Crusher thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Check out the look on Crusher 's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Crusher passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ferguson!
Crusher unloads with some shots from mount but Ferguson bucks and avoids them well.
Crusher working Ferguson over with strikes here.
Ferguson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T2#
A nice elbow there by Crusher .#CUT#It looks like Niall Ferguson has been cut.
Crusher landing shots from mount.
Ferguson is trying to escape the mount.
Crusher tries to control but Ferguson wriggling away.
Ferguson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#T3#
Crusher raining down hammerfists from mount.#ROC#Ferguson is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Niall Ferguson's cut even more.
Crusher is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Ferguson goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Crusher !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jack Crusher !
Jack Crusher retains his heavyweight title!

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