Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2025

#R1#
Drew throws a sloppy head kick and Dunn moves out of range easily.
Drew lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #TD2#
Dunn throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Drew tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dunn is in Drew's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dunn wants to control from the top but Drew keeps moving.
Dunn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drew is keeping the position for now.
Dunn trying to control the position from guard on top but Drew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drew looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dunn is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunn looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB2#
Dunn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dunn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Drew keeping moving, preventing Dunn from controlling successfully.
Dunn is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Drew 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.#SUB2#
Dunn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dunn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Drew looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dunn is one step ahead there.
Drew is trying to control the position but Dunn postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#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.
Dunn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Drew avoids it really well and circles away.
Drew is looking to counter punch.
Dunn with a poor takedown
and Drew cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dunn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Drew counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#Dunn is rocked!
Rick Drew has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Dunn.
Dunn shoots and misses
and Drew counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dunn's knee momentarily.
Dunn shoots in but Drew avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3#
Dunn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Drew can pounce on him. #KD#
Drew drops Dunn with a beautiful combination! Dunn stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Drew is looking for the KO!
Dunn is still on wobbly legs! Can Drew finish him?
Drew fakes the body blow, causing Dunn to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Dunn goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rick Drew!

Event: SMASH: Morrison vs Longabaugh
Date: May 04, 2025

#R1#
Kidd stalks Hutchinson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hutchinson's face. Hutchinson staggers backwards, shaken.
Kidd throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hutchinson on the side of the head.
Hutchinson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kidd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab from Kidd.
Kidd slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A slow jab from Hutchinson misses its intended target.
Kidd scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hutchinson lands a lovely overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kidd lands a glancing blow to the side of Hutchinson's head.
Kidd moves out of range of the strikes.
Kidd avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little jabbing left from Kidd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice body punch from Kidd.
Decent striking displayed by Kidd there.#T1#
Kidd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hutchinson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hutchinson throwing a counter right hand but Kidd manages to avoid it.
William Kidd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice combination there by Kidd.
Kidd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hutchinson moves away.
Hutchinson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hutchinson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hutchinson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hutchinson cracks Kidd with a good jab.#ROC#Kidd is rocked!
Hutchinson connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Kidd out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jamison Hutchinson!
The defeated William Kidd had this to say: 'Yarrr....lower the flag, mateys. We be scuppered.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2025

#R1#
Yurchon lands a jab.#CUT#It looks like Gustavo Alvarado has been cut.#TD#
Yurchon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Alvarado on his heels. He'll look to pass Alvarado's guard now, I'm sure.
Yurchon landing with the ground and pound.
Yurchon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Alvarado's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yurchon loads up on a big left hand. Alvarado felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Yurchon looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Alvarado can't hide his disappointment, as Yurchon celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sodiq Yurchon!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2025

#R1#
Drew throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xanthopoulos throwing a counter right hand but Drew manages to avoid it.
Drew stuns Xanthopoulos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Drew scores with a leg kick.
Drew lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Xanthopoulos 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.
Drew lands with a nice body punch.
Xanthopoulos takes one to the chin there.
Drew lands a slapping body shot.
Drew digs a good hook to Xanthopoulos's body.
Xanthopoulos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Drew.
Xanthopoulos needs to keep his hands up - Drew had a free shot at his head there.
Drew throws a body punch but Xanthopoulos moves out of range.
Xanthopoulos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xanthopoulos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Drew.
Drew scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Drew. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Drew scores with a shot to the body.
Rick Drew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drew stuns Xanthopoulos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Drew fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Xanthopoulos throws a quick counter head kick but Drew was just out of range.
A shot to the liver by Drew. Beautiful body shot.
A left and a right from Drew both land. Nice combination.
Drew tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xanthopoulos was well out of range. Poor timing from Drew.
As Drew tries to get set, Xanthopoulos tries to push him back and clinch up but Drew manages to avoid the attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Drew. That's going to slow Xanthopoulos down.
Drew dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Drew dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Drew's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Drew duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drew throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drew misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xanthopoulos.
Drew scores with a leg kick.
Xanthopoulos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drew. #T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Drew. That's going to slow Xanthopoulos down.
Drew misses the shot to the body.
Drew swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xanthopoulos is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Drew.
Drew tries to bum rush Xanthopoulos with a series of wild strikes but Xanthopoulos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A counter left hand to the body from Xanthopoulos misses its target.
Drew throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Xanthopoulos counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Xanthopoulos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Xanthopoulos preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xanthopoulos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Drew can do anything to dispel that myth.
Drew not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Xanthopoulos sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Xanthopoulos prevents Drew from getting back to his feet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Drew keeping full guard, as Xanthopoulos tries to pass. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Xanthopoulos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Xanthopoulos has a takedown stuffed.
Xanthopoulos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Drew fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Drew keeps Xanthopoulos at a distance using the push kick. #T4#
Drew just misses with a punch to the body.
Drew with a hook.
Drew misses with a series of wild punches.
Xanthopoulos drops down looking for a counter takedown but Drew sprawls and moves away.
A lazy left from Drew finds it's target.
Drew misses with a few strikes there.
Xanthopoulos swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Xanthopoulos blocks a jab.
Xanthopoulos changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Drew fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Drew lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drew swings for the body but Xanthopoulos moves out of range.
Xanthopoulos tries to counter by clinching up but Drew breaks away and moves out of range.
Drew cracks Xanthopoulos with a right hand to the side of the head.
Drew lands a jab to Xanthopoulos's midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Drew dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Drew lands a body shot.
Drew swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drew has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Drew comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A low kick from Drew is predictable there #TD#
and Xanthopoulos counters with a single leg into guard. Drew didn't expect that.
Xanthopoulos pushes down on Drew's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drew trying to control here.
Xanthopoulos stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drew is in trouble now - Xanthopoulos has advanced to mount! #T1#
Xanthopoulos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Xanthopoulos has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Xanthopoulos wants to take his opponent's back but Drew doesn't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Drew is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Xanthopoulos has taken his back.
Xanthopoulos is not going to allow Drew to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Xanthopoulos looking for the RNC.
I would not like to be Drew right now. #T3##SUB#
Xanthopoulos looking for the choke but no joy.
Xanthopoulos avoiding Drew 's attempts to control his hands. #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.
Xanthopoulos controlling well, preventing Drew from escaping the position.
Xanthopoulos is riding his opponent, not letting Drew buck him off.
Xanthopoulos's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Drew defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I really don't envy Drew right now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Drew looks to score with a jab to the body but Xanthopoulos is just out of range.
Drew connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Xanthopoulos momentarily.
Drew turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Drew wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Drew throws a looping overhand right but Xanthopoulos ducks down to avoid it.
Xanthopoulos feinted with a counter takedown.
A shot to the liver by Drew. Beautiful body shot.
Drew throws a right hand that misses
and Xanthopoulos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Drew throws a body shot but no joy.
Xanthopoulos is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Drew lands a body shot. #TD#
Xanthopoulos throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Drew was covering up waiting for the punch and Xanthopoulos finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Drew is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Xanthopoulos is stalling in the full guard.
Drew looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Drew not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Drew can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Xanthopoulos controls the pace.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
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.
Drew throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Xanthopoulos counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Xanthopoulos stays in close to Drew's body and controls the position.
Drew looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Drew is on top in guard. #REVB##T3#
Drew postures up in Xanthopoulos's guard and throws a big left but Xanthopoulos blocks it.
Xanthopoulos is controlling Drew's posture.
Drew throws a big elbow that misses.
Xanthopoulos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drew.
Xanthopoulos has Drew pulled in close to control his posture.
Drew won't allow Xanthopoulos to sweep him here.
Drew wants to control from the top but Xanthopoulos keeps moving. #SUB#
Drew throws a sloppy strike and Xanthopoulos has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Drew is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Xanthopoulos!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos!
Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: SMASH: Lang vs Jones
Date: Apr 26, 2025

#R1#
Krueger moves to clinch but Gamboa breaks away #TD#
and Gamboa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Krueger's guard.
Krueger managing to control the position.
Krueger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gamboa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Krueger is looking to stand up but Gamboa isn't so interested in that idea.
Gamboa tries to free his leg and advance position but Krueger is retaining full guard.
Gamboa wants to control from the top but Krueger keeps moving.
Gamboa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krueger keeping full guard, as Gamboa tries to pass.
Krueger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gamboa won't allow Krueger to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Krueger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gamboa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gamboa throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Krueger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've been hearing that Gamboa has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Krueger keeping moving, preventing Gamboa from controlling successfully.
Krueger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gamboa.
Gamboa preventing the sweep.
Gamboa wants to control from the top but Krueger keeps moving.
Gamboa 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.
Gamboa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Krueger's guard.
Gamboa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Krueger is trying to get back to full guard.
Krueger is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gamboa scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Gamboa thows a huge punch but Krueger dodges it nicely.
Gamboa is nestled in close to Krueger, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gamboa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gamboa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gamboa 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. #CUT#It looks like Drew Krueger has been cut.
Gamboa is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Krueger is hurt! He's hurt bad - Gamboa fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Krueger from any more punishment! Congratulations to Gamboa! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guilherme Gamboa!
Guilherme Gamboa thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2025

#R1#
Drew with a nice calf kick.
Quantou slips a straight right by Drew.
Drew lands with a kick to the temple. Quantou shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Drew pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Quantou tries to move into range but Drew moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Drew moves into the clinch.
Drew tries a body shot but Quantou blocks it.
Drew tries to throw a body punch but Quantou avoids it by throwing Drew back against the cage.
Drew is pressed up against the cage. Quantou has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Drew down to the mat. Drew avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Quantou gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Quantou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drew.
Drew takes a swing at Quantou's ribcage but misses.
Quantou swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Drew is looking to counter with head kicks.#CL2#
Quantou rushes Drew and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short left from Drew. #ROC#Quantou is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Drew scores with a nice short uppercut.
Quantou is still on wobbly legs! Can Drew finish him?
Drew pushes Quantou against the cage. Drew is working some dirty boxing. Drew pushes off with a quick right hook! Quantou goes down! Quantou tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Drew moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Drew!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2025

#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Drew. #KD#
Drew lands a big head kick that sends Hernandez tumbling to the mat! Drew takes a step backwards and waves Hernandez back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Hernandez is rocked!
Drew dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hernandez is still on wobbly legs! Can Drew finish him?
Hernandez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Drew steps in with a hook that catches Hernandez right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Drew follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Hernandez looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Drew!

Event: S63: Ngozi vs. Kurosaki
Date: Apr 12, 2025

#R1#
Bleak tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Drew misses with a wild body shot.
Bleak tries to land a front kick but Drew steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bleak throws a big shot that misses.
Drew feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Drew misses with a low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Drew there.
Drew throws a low kick but Bleak moves out of range easily.
Bleak was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bleak blocks a low kick nicely.
Bleak on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Drew. Drew obviously looking to wear him down.
Bleak lands a nice hook to Drew's body. Drew takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Drew takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT2#It looks like Rick Drew has been cut.
Drew keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drew throws a hook to the side of Bleak's head but Bleak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bleak misses with a straight right.
Drew scoring well with a low kick there.
Bleak looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Drew avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Bleak backs away, Drew returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hazard Bleak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bleak tries to work over Drew's front leg with a kick but Drew checks it.
Bleak connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bleak throws a front kick aimed at Drew's knee but Drew avoids it well.
Drew quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bleak punishes Drew's body with a nice straight punch.
Drew moves out of range of the leg kick from Bleak.
We've been told by Drew's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bleak looks to land a combination but Drew avoids it well.
Drew quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Drew throws a series of punches but Bleak avoids them all with ease.
Drew avoids the body shot from Bleak. #T1#
Drew checks a low kick from Bleak.
Drew wants to slow Bleak down by chopping away at his legs.
It seemed like Bleak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Drew on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Drew bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bleak.
A nice leg kick lands there from Drew.
Bleak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drew moves away.
And Drew counters with a quick kick to the body but Bleak blocks it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Drew takes the fight into the clinch.
Drew has a couple of punches blocked by Bleak.
Drew blocking some punches.
Bleak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bleak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bleak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Drew.
Bleak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Drew misses with a body punch.
Drew blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bleak misses with a punch on the inside.
Bleak lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bleak struggles to land a body shot inside as Drew controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bleak.#T2#
Bleak lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Drew.
Bleak prevents Drew from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bleak.
Bleak lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Drew misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Bleak.
Bleak swings wildly with an uppercut but Drew uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Bleak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Drew blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Bleak.
Bleak has a couple of punches blocked by Drew.
Drew blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Bleak.
Bleak lands a left hand.
Bleak working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bleak blocking some punches.
Bleak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Drew misses with the head strike.
Drew struggles to land a body shot inside as Bleak controls his hands.
A short right from Bleak.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hazard Bleak dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rick Drew's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Drew throws a body punch but Bleak moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Drew.
Bleak blocks a head kick by Drew.
Drew throws a leg kick but Bleak sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bleak gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Drew lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bleak has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bleak and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bleak misses the shot to the body.
Drew swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bleak with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Drew misses with a wild body shot.
Bleak throws a jab but it's blocked by Drew.
It looked like Drew wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A clash of legs there as Drew blocks the low kick.
Bleak pivots, looking for a leg kick but Drew is out of range and Bleak settles back down.
Drew throws a body shot but no joy.
Drew will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bleak misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleak scores with a leg kick.
Bleak stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Drew.
Bleak checks a low kick from Drew.
Bleak throws a nice outside leg kick.
Drew throws a looping overhand right but Bleak ducks down to avoid it.
Drew avoids the body shot from Bleak.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bleak throws a chopping leg kick but Drew manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1#
Drew tries to score with a low kick but Bleak moves his leg out of the way.
Drew connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Drew looks for the body kick but Bleak saw that one coming.
Bleak looks to throw the jab but Drew is out of range.
Bleak throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Drew wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bleak misses with a straight right.
Drew throws a counter high kick but Bleak was just alert enough to avoid it.
Bleak throws an overhand right that lands on Drew's shoulder, as Drew tries to avoid the shot.
A leg kick checked by Drew.
A big left from Bleak misses.
Drew tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Drew misses with a low kick.
Drew throws a leg kick but Bleak moved away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bleak.
Drew swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bleak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drew throws a low kick but Bleak moves out of range easily.
Drew throws a push kick but Bleak slaps the foot to one side.
Drew blocks a jab.
Drew on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bleak lands with a nice body punch.
Bleak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Drew blocks a jab.
Bleak misses with a leg kick. #T2#
Drew tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drew does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bleak looks to land a left hand but Drew moved out of range nicely.
Drew thinks about countering with a head kick.
Drew misses with a low kick.
Bleak looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Drew throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bleak.
Hazard Bleak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Drew defending well as Bleak loads up on a big left hand.
Drew misses the shot to the body.
Bleak throws a hook but Drew avoids it easily.
Bleak misses with an uppercut. Drew saw that one coming.
Drew tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bleak was well out of range. Poor timing from Drew.
Drew slips under a jab.
Good work by Drew as he checks the leg kick.
Bleak lands a slapping body shot.
Drew digs a good body shot into Bleak's ribs.
Drew is looking to wear down Bleak with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bleak throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bleak. That's going to slow Drew down.
Drew looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bleak moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Drew misses with a low kick.
Bleak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hazard Bleak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rick Drew's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Bleak blocks a leg kick.
Bleak fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Drew has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Drew shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bleak lands a nice hook to Drew's body. Drew takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Drew tries to work over Bleak's front leg with a kick but Bleak checks it.
Drew tries to clinch there but Bleak circles away.
Bleak slips a straight right by Drew.
A low kick lands for Bleak.
Drew throws a body kick that misses.
Bleak checks a leg kick.
Bleak does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Drew fails in his attempt to clinch.
Drew looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Drew throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drew throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bleak tries a quick counter leg kick but Drew is wise to it.
Bleak throws a big shot that misses.
Drew misses with a low kick.
Bleak misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bleak looks to score with a jab to the body but Drew is just out of range.
Hazard Bleak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Drew ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A bone on bone clash there as Bleak blocks the leg kick. #T1#
Drew with a nice calf kick.
Drew walks into a left hand.
Bleak blocks a leg kick.
Bleak fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Drew is out of range.
Bleak lands with a hook. Drew tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bleak throws a leg kick but Drew checks it.
Bleak sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL#
Drew has Bleak up against the ropes in a clinch.
Drew working aggressively here.
Drew blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Drew tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bleak has a couple of punches blocked by Drew.
Drew is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Drew misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Drew tries to throw a body punch but Bleak avoids it by throwing Drew back against the ropes. #T2#
Drew tries a body shot but Bleak blocks it.
Drew lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Bleak on the inside.
Drew can't find room to land a body shot as Bleak controls the action.
Hazard Bleak seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bleak lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drew tries to throw a body punch but Bleak avoids it by throwing Drew back against the ropes.
Drew tries a body shot but Bleak blocks it.
Drew misses with some punches.
Drew misses with a punch to the body.
Drew tries to throw a body punch but Bleak avoids it by throwing Drew back against the ropes.
Drew tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Drew misses with some punches.
Drew prevents a body shot from Bleak.
Rick Drew has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drew doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drew blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnem�ki scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: SYN 1159 Tokugawa vs. Ryan II
Date: Apr 06, 2025

#R1#
Hanselman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garrincha was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanselman.
Hanselman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hanselman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Garrincha.
Garrincha misses with an uppercut.
Hanselman misses with a body shot.
Garrincha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
Hanselman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hanselman throws an elbow but Garrincha slips to the side and avoids it well.
Garrincha is looking for a sweep.
Hanselman works to advance to full mount. Garrincha defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Garrincha wants to control but Hanselman is having none of it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hanselman working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Garrincha is trying to escape the mount. #T1#
Garrincha avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hanselman.
Hanselman lands a big elbow.
Hanselman lands a big elbow.
Garrincha is looking to get to half guard.
Hanselman lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hanselman controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Garrincha in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hanselman with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garrincha is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Garrincha regains half guard.
Hanselman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hanselman stalling.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hanselman lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Garrincha is trying to maintain the position but Hanselman is very close to passing his half guard.
Hanselman trying to control from half guard but Garrincha is working away.
Hanselman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hanselman is thwarting Garrincha's attempts to control the position.
Garrincha is looking for a sweep. Hanselman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Garrincha is trying to control but can't. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Garrincha has hold of Hanselman's hands but Hanselman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Garrincha has his hands clasped together around Hanselman's back. He's all about the action.
Garrincha is pressing down on Hanselman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Garrincha avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hanselman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Garrincha works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Garrincha seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Garrincha lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Garrincha preventing the sweep.
Garrincha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stevie Hanselman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Garrincha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hanselman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hanselman connects with a body shot.
Hanselman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garrincha.
Garrincha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanselman moves away.#TD2#
Hanselman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Garrincha!
Garrincha gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Garrincha is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hanselman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hanselman's back!
Hanselman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garrincha controls the action.#SUB#
Garrincha is looking for the choke from the back position but Hanselman is controlling his hands well.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Garrincha controlling the positon.
Garrincha tries to get the hooks in deep but Hanselman pushed the leg off. #T1#
Hanselman tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hanselman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Garrincha looking to control but Hanselman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hanselman sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hanselman gets back to full guard.
Hanselman controls Garrincha momentarily but Garrincha frees himself.
Garrincha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Hanselman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Hanselman controlling the action here.
Garrincha wants to improve his position but Hanselman is controlling well.
Hanselman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Garrincha does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Garrincha keeping hold of Hanselman's head, controlling as best he can.
Hanselman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Garrincha knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hanselman works his way into side control.
Hanselman working the ground and pound from side control.
Garrincha tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hanselman lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Stevie Hanselman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Garrincha can't do much from the bottom here.
Hanselman wants to control but Garrincha is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Garrincha's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Garrincha tries to bench press Hanselman off him but Hanselman keeps the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanselman working the ground and pound but Garrincha is defending the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stevie Hanselman 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#
Hanselman slips under a jab from Garrincha.
Hobo Garrincha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hanselman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Garrincha momentarily.
Hanselman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garrincha was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanselman.
The fighters circling - Garrincha throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
Hanselman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Garrincha did well to prevent Hanselman getting side control.
Garrincha is looking for a sweep. Hanselman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Garrincha has hold of Hanselman's hands but Hanselman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hanselman working over Garrincha with some ground and pound. Garrincha looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hanselman is thwarting Garrincha's attempts to control the position.
Garrincha tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hanselman has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Hanselman raining down hammerfists from mount.#T1#
Hanselman lands a couple of good shots and Garrincha has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The referee is taking a good look at Garrincha as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Hanselman!
I really don't envy Garrincha right now.
Hanselman is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Garrincha can't escape the position.
Garrincha is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Garrincha tries to break free. #T2##SUB2#
Hanselman tightening his grip on Garrincha, looking for the choke.
Will Hanselman go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Even with his hooks in, Hanselman manages to miss with strikes from the back. #T3#
Garrincha is keeping busy.
Garrincha is covering up but some of the strikes from Hanselman are getting through and doing damage.
Hanselman trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Hanselman is working the ground and pound. Can Garrincha escape?
Hanselman is hanging on to Garrincha's back as he tries to escape.
Garrincha trying to control the hands but Hanselman breaks the grip. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Garrincha's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Will Hanselman go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Garrincha tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hanselman controlling the positon.
Hanselman punishes Garrincha with strikes from the back mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garrincha tries to roll but Hanselman sticks to his back.
Stevie Hanselman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Garrincha is working hard here to advance position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stevie Hanselman!

Event: NYF Fight Night 63
Date: Mar 26, 2025

#R1#
Simons takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#It looks like Drew Krueger has been cut.
We've been informed that Krueger 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.
Krueger ducks under a wild hook from Simons.
A shot to the body from Krueger misses #KD#
and Simons counters with a crisp one two that drops Krueger! Simons thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Krueger to his feet! Krueger is in big trouble!
Simons throws a nice looking combination but Krueger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Krueger wants to counter with a clinch but Simons pushes him away.
A big left from Simons misses.
Simons misses with a double jab.
Simons misses with a combination #CL2#
and Krueger counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Krueger.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Krueger takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Simons lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krueger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Simons backwards.
Simons blocking some punches.
Krueger is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Simons trying to control the position but instead, Krueger has worked for underhooks and has pushed Simons into the cage.
Simons is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T1#
A short body shot lands from Simons as the two fighters clinch.
Simons misses with a punch on the inside.
Krueger swings wildly with an uppercut but Simons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simons is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Krueger is keeping busy.
Krueger throws a head punch that misses.
Krueger tries a body shot but Simons blocks it.
Krueger is pushing Simons up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Krueger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Krueger misses with some punches.
A short left from Simons.
Simons pushes Krueger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Krueger swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Krueger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Simons makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Simons misses with a hook from the clinch.
Krueger is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Krueger is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Simons is struggling to control the position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Krueger.#CUT2#It looks like Russ Simons has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Simons.
Krueger trying to stall but Simons improves his position.
Simons blocks an uppercut.
Krueger misses with a body punch.
Simons throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kruegers head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krueger misses with a punch on the inside.
Simons controlling the action here for a moment.
Simons swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Simons stalls.
Simons misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Krueger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Simons creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Simons lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simons.
Krueger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Krueger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Krueger tries for a takedown. No joy.
Simons lands a hook that snaps the head of Krueger backwards.
Simons is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Krueger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Simons tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Krueger stalling against the cage. #T4#
Simons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Simons lands a nice uppercut.
Simons just leaning against Krueger, taking a breather.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Krueger swings wildly with an uppercut but Simons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simons lands a nice uppercut.
Simons is stalling here.
Krueger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Krueger has Simons pressed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Krueger misses with a punch on the inside.
Krueger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simons throws a head punch that misses.
Simons lands a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Russ Simons will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Krueger misses with a body shot.
Simons appears to be looking for a big counter.
Simons pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Krueger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Simons throws a series of punches but Krueger avoids them all with ease.
Simons throws a hook but Krueger blocks it.
Simons lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Simons throws a big shot that misses.
Simons throws a left and a right that both miss
and Krueger makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Simons looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Simons has knocked Krueger down with a huge combo! Simons steps away and waves a wobbly Krueger back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
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!
Krueger lands with a nice combination. Simons backs away looking to recover.
Simons swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Simons is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krueger can do to turn this around?
Simons swinging wildly here.
The fighters circling - Simons throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Krueger tries to counter with a clinch but Simons shakes him off and moves away.
Krueger darts in trying to clinch
and Simons counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Simons misses with a looping right.
Simons misses with a few strikes there.
Krueger dodges the punch combination from Simons.
Krueger takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2#
Krueger pushes Simons up against the cage in a clinch.
Simons has a couple of punches blocked by Krueger.
Krueger prevents a body shot from Simons.
Simons misses with a hook to the ribs.
Krueger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Simons lands a hook that snaps the head of Krueger backwards. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simons.
Simons tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Krueger's elbow.
Simons works on Krueger's body with a couple of short punches.
Simons scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Simons creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Simons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Krueger.
Simons lands a left hand that snaps the head of Krueger backwards.
Krueger swings wildly with an uppercut but Simons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krueger lands an uppercut.
Russ Simons has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Krueger trying to stall but Simons improves his position.
A head punch on the inside from Simons fails to land.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Simons goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Simons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simons misses with a body punch. #T3#
Krueger misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Krueger fails to land.
Simons trying to stall but Krueger improves his position.
A short left from Simons.
Simons throws a head punch that misses.
Simons taking a breather.
A right hook to the body lands for Simons.
Simons leaning against his opponent.
Simons scores with a shot to the side of Krueger's head.
Krueger has a couple of punches blocked by Simons.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krueger.
Krueger swings wildly with an uppercut but Simons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krueger misses with a punch to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Simons.
Krueger throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Simons is trying to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nice body punch from Simons - that landed with a thud.
Krueger scores with a shot to the side of Simons's head.
A body shot lands from Simons.
Krueger is breathing heavily.
Simons lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Krueger misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krueger.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Simons takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Simons blocks a body shot from Krueger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simons tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Krueger's elbow.
Simons leaning his opponent against the cage.
Simons prevents a body shot from Krueger.
Simons scores with a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Russ Simons dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Simons throws an overhand right that lands on Krueger's shoulder, as Krueger tries to avoid the shot.
Krueger takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Russ Simons is winning the standup battle so far.
Krueger staying out of range there.
Simons lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Krueger falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Russ Simons!
An out of breath Russ Simons thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SYN 1154 Tokugawa vs Tae
Date: Mar 23, 2025

#R1#
A jab lands there for Hanselman.
Hanselman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nomura doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hanselman just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nomura! But no joy.
Hanselman loads up on a big right hand but Nomura slips the punch.
Hanselman throws a right and a left that Nomura avoids nicely.
Hanselman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nomura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hanselman.
Hanselman throws a nice looking combination but Nomura bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hanselman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nomura.
A punch combination from Hanselman misses.
Hanselman misses with a hook
and Nomura makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hanselman misses the shot to the body.
Hanselman swings for the body but Nomura moves out of range.
Hanselman scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanselman. Nomura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nomura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hanselman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nomura.#T1#
Hanselman shoots in but Nomura avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hanselman, as that shot connected.
Hanselman misses with a right hand
and Nomura counters with a stiff right hand.
Hanselman misses with an uppercut. Nomura saw that one coming.
Nomura tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A shot to the body from Hanselman misses
and Nomura counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Stevie Hanselman has been cut.
Nomura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nomura throws out a counter right but Hanselman avoids it with no problem.
Hanselman lands with a cross.
Hanselman scores with a punch to the head.
Hanselman looks to land a combination but Nomura avoids it well.
Nomura tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hanselman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nomura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Hanselman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanselman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nomura does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Nomura holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hanselman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nomura is looking to improve his position.
Hanselman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nomura's head.
Hanselman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nomura with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hanselman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ground and pound from Hanselman. #SUB#
Hanselman seems to be looking for submissions.
Nomura is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Hanselman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nomura manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Nomura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hanselman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nomura 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hanselman throws a big right hand that misses.
Hanselman throws a big right hand that misses.
Hanselman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4##SUB2#
Nomura looking for subs off his back but Hanselman has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB2#
Nomura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've been hearing that Hanselman has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Nomura on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hanselman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nomura trying to control but Hanselman postures up.
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. Hanselman connects with a nice short shot to Nomura's temple. #SUB2#
Nomura looking for submissions off his back.
Hanselman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC#Nomura is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stevie Hanselman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stevie Hanselman's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hanselman misses with a body shot
and Nomura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nomura is still on wobbly legs! Can Hanselman finish him?
Nomura takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hanselman scores with a jab to the body.
Hanselman is looking to wear down Nomura with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
BOOM! Hanselman lands a beautiful left hook that drops Nomura. Nomura tries to recover but Hanselman is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Nomura lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stevie Hanselman!
Tadahiro Nomura was interviewed post fight and said 'Mizu ni nagasu/the water flows.'.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 144
Date: Mar 15, 2025

#R1#
Alvarez misses with a hook. Hutchinson ducked under it nicely.
Alvarez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A big left from Hutchinson misses.
A little feinted left hand from Alvarez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hutchinson looks to land a combination but Alvarez avoids it well.
Hutchinson misses with an uppercut. Alvarez saw that one coming.
Alvarez throws a body punch but Hutchinson moves out of range.
Alvarez misses the shot to the body.
Alvarez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alvarez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hutchinson moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hutchinson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alvarez swinging wildly here. #T1#
Hutchinson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hutchinson missing with a left hand there. Alvarez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alvarez throws a body shot but no joy.
Hutchinson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hutchinson looks to land a right hand but Alvarez moved out of range.
Alvarez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alvarez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hutchinson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Eddie Alvarez has been cut.
Alvarez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hutchinson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hutchinson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hutchinson misses with a left hand
and Alvarez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A jab from Hutchinson misses.
Hutchinson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alvarez cracks Hutchinson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvarez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hutchinson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hutchinson 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.
Alvarez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hutchinson was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a body shot but no joy.
Alvarez ducks under a wild hook from Hutchinson.
Alvarez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Alvarez looks to land a right hand but Hutchinson moved out of range.
Alvarez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hutchinson throws out a counter right but Alvarez avoids it with no problem.
Hutchinson avoids the body shot from Alvarez.
Hutchinson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Alvarez counter with a right hand.
Hutchinson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alvarez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hutchinson thinking.
Hutchinson slips under a jab.
Alvarez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hutchinson circles away quickly and effectively.#T3#
Alvarez scores with a jab.
Hutchinson with a hook.
Alvarez throws a body shot but no joy.
Alvarez swinging wildly here.
Hutchinson wants to clinch but Alvarez slips to the side
and Alvarez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hutchinson looks to throw the jab but Alvarez is out of range.
Alvarez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alvarez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Alvarez scores with a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Alvarez. Those never looked like landing.
As Alvarez backs off Hutchinson throws a huge counter combo but Alvarez manages to avoid it all.
Alvarez tries to bum rush Hutchinson with a series of wild strikes but Hutchinson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hutchinson! But no joy.
Alvarez throws a looping overhand right but Hutchinson ducks down to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Alvarez.
Hutchinson misses with a straight right. #T4#
A big right from Alvarez misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hutchinson throws a right hand that misses
enabling Alvarez to counter with a crisp jab.
Alvarez throws a jab but it's blocked by Hutchinson.
Alvarez connects with the punch.
Hutchinson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alvarez finds it's way round the side to connect with Hutchinson's head.
Alvarez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hutchinson misses with a few strikes there.
Hutchinson tries to close the distance and clinch but Alvarez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hutchinson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hutchinson throws out a counter right but Alvarez avoids it with no problem.
Hutchinson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Eddie Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hutchinson takes one to the side of the head.
Alvarez digs a good hook to Hutchinson's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Alvarez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Alvarez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hutchinson slips under a jab from Alvarez.
Alvarez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hutchinson can do to turn this around?
Alvarez looks to score with a jab to the body but Hutchinson is just out of range.
Hutchinson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hutchinson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alvarez finds it's way round the side to connect with Hutchinson's head.
Alvarez scores with the left hand. Hutchinson knows he should have avoided that one.
Hutchinson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alvarez throws a hook but Hutchinson avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez lands with a good body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Alvarez. #CUT#It looks like Jamison Hutchinson has been cut.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Alvarez!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hutchinson takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Hutchinson slips a jab and a cross from Alvarez.
Hutchinson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alvarez.
Alvarez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hutchinson.
Hutchinson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hutchinson moves out of range as Alvarez strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hutchinson! But no joy.
Alvarez throws a right hand that Hutchinson ducks under and follows up with a left that Hutchinson also avoids with ease.
Hutchinson is looking for the big counter here.
Hutchinson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alvarez connects with a right hand. Hutchinson shakes it off.
Alvarez's corner calls for a 1-2. Alvarez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Eddie Alvarez is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Hutchinson misses.
Hutchinson throws a hook but Alvarez blocks it.
Alvarez stalks Hutchinson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hutchinson's face. Hutchinson staggers backwards, shaken.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvarez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alvarez lands a nice looking body shot.
Alvarez scores with a one two! Hutchinson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hutchinson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hutchinson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC#Hutchinson is rocked!
Alvarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hutchinson.
Alvarez lands a nice looking body shot.
A punch combination from Alvarez misses.
Hutchinson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hutchinson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jamison Hutchinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alvarez lands with a cross.
Alvarez misses with a few strikes there.
Hutchinson slips under a jab.#T3#
Alvarez throws a jab but it's blocked by Hutchinson.
Alvarez clobbers Hutchinson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Alvarez scores with a one two! Hutchinson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hutchinson moves away from the strike by Alvarez.
Hutchinson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Donk. Hutchinson catches Alvarez right on the button with a cross.
Hutchinson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alvarez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hutchinson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hutchinson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alvarez.
Alvarez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvarez. Hutchinson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hutchinson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hutchinson walks into a stiff left hand from Alvarez.
Alvarez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Alvarez lands a nice shot that snaps Hutchinson's head back.
Alvarez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Hutchinson misses the target.
A slow jab from Hutchinson misses its intended target.
Hutchinson looks to land a left hand but Alvarez moved out of range nicely.
Hutchinson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alvarez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvarez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alvarez lands a jab to the nose.
Alvarez clobbers Hutchinson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Alvarez dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Alvarez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hutchinson on the side of the head.
Alvarez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hutchinson at a distance.
Hutchinson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alvarez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hutchinson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hutchinson throws a looping overhand right but Alvarez ducks down to avoid it.
Hutchinson misses with a right hand
and Alvarez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hutchinson thinking.
A jab from Alvarez does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Alvarez catches Hutchinson right on the button with a cross.
Alvarez looks to throw the jab but Hutchinson is out of range.
Alvarez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alvarez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hutchinson unleashes a big counter combination but Alvarez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Alvarez misses with a wild combination.
Alvarez throws a series of punches but Hutchinson moves out of range.
Hutchinson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hutchinson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A lazy left from Alvarez finds it's target.
Alvarez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alvarez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Alvarez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hutchinson misses with a looping left.
Alvarez misses with a few strikes there.
Alvarez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hutchinson ducks under a wild hook from Alvarez.
Alvarez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hutchinson.
Alvarez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hutchinsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
No joy there for Alvarez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hutchinson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alvarez cracks Hutchinson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hutchinson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alvarez misses with a hook.
Hutchinson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alvarez.
Alvarez throws the left hand but Hutchinson avoids the punch easily.
Alvarez misses with a body shot.
Hutchinson thuds his right hand into Alvarez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3#
Alvarez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hutchinson unleashes a big counter combination but Alvarez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hutchinson 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.
Alvarez jabs Hutchinson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hutchinson throws a jab but it's blocked by Alvarez.
Hutchinson throws a hook but Alvarez avoids it easily.
Alvarez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hutchinson throws out the jab.
Alvarez scores with a one two! Hutchinson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hutchinson moves forwards but Alvarez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Alvarez throws a body shot but no joy.
Alvarez throws a lazy right hand but Hutchinson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alvarez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Alvarez throws out a powerful jab.
No joy there for Hutchinson, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T4#
Hutchinson misses with a left hand
and Alvarez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hutchinson slips under a jab from Alvarez.
Alvarez misses with a body shot.
Hutchinson misses with the combination.
It looked like Alvarez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Alvarez throws a right and a left that Hutchinson avoids nicely.
Hutchinson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alvarez circles away quickly and effectively.
Hutchinson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Alvarez to counter with a crisp jab.
Hutchinson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alvarez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jamison Hutchinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eddie Alvarez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hutchinson misses with a hook.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Alvarez!
Eddie Alvarez bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: S59: Ngozi vs. Congo
Date: Mar 15, 2025

#R1#
Drew on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT2#It looks like Rick Drew has been cut.
Drew misses with a two punch combination.
Stridh feints and then cracks Drew's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Drew down.
Stridh looks to throw the jab but Drew is out of range.
It looked like Drew was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Drew keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stridh looks to land a combination but Drew avoids it well.
Stridh avoids the head kick by Drew.
Stridh looks to land a body kick but Drew moved away.#CL#
Drew closes the distance and pushes Stridh back into the ropes.
Drew swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Drew works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Drew scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drew.
Stridh misses with a punch to the body.
Stridh lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Drew or not.
Stridh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drew cracks Stridh with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drew lands a shot to the body.
Drew lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stridh backwards.
Drew tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stridh being controlled against the ropes.
I was talking to Drew's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Drew makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Stridh has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stridh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stridh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drew's elbow.
Stridh tries a body shot but Drew blocks it.
A short uppercut from Drew.
Stridh wants to get back to striking at distance but Drew won't allow it.
Drew throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Drew. #BC#
Drew's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stridh slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Drew gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stridh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Drew. Drew obviously looking to wear him down.
Stridh throws the left hand but Drew avoids the punch easily.
Drew throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stridh throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Stridh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Stridh looks to move away, Drew throws a big counter combo but Stridh just gets out of the way.
Drew tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stridh swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Stridh gets tackled into the ropes by Drew. Drew maintains the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drew is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Drew misses with a body punch. #T2#
Drew lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Stridh on the inside.
Stridh misses with a punch on the inside.
Stridh scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stridh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stridh swings wildly with an uppercut but Drew uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been informed that Stridh 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.
Drew goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drew throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stridh is looking to break free of the clinch but Drew has double underhooks.
Stridh scores with a shoulder strike.
Stridh misses with a punch to the body.
Drew lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Drew pushes Stridh back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stridh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Drew backwards.
Stridh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stridh misses with the head strike.
Drew tries to throw a body punch but Stridh avoids it by throwing Drew back against the ropes.
Drew is trying to stall.
Stridh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stridh lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vilmer Stridh will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rick Drew's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Drew misses with a body kick.
Drew looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Drew throws a front kick that sends Stridh stumbling back into the ropes.
Stridh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drew.
Drew misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Stridh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stridh throws out a loose jab but Drew uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stridh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Drew.
Drew throws a leg kick but Stridh sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stridh throws a hook but Drew blocks it.
Drew tries to land a leg kick but Stridh saw it coming and moves away. #CL#
Drew rushes Stridh and presses him up against the ropes.
Drew working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stridh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stridh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stridh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Drews head.
Stridh lands a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drew lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Drew tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Stridh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Drew misses with a low kick as Stridh jumps back.
Stridh misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Stridh misses with a body shot.
A leg kick checked by Stridh.
Drew with a hook.
Drew scores with a punch to the head.
Drew throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stridh.
Stridh tries a head kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Stridh.
Stridh on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Drew takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Drew moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Drew defending well as Stridh loads up on a big left hand.
Drew tried to counter with a leg kick but Stridh avoided it.
Drew tries to score with a low kick but Stridh moves his leg out of the way.
Stridh checks the leg kick nicely there.
Drew attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Drew buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drew chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Drew fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stridh.
Drew looks to land a body kick but Stridh moved away.
Stridh scores with a kick to the body. #T2#
Drew will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Drew tries to land a leg kick but Stridh saw it coming and moves away.
Stridh throws a sloppy head kick and Drew moves out of range easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stridh throws a series of strikes that have Drew backpedaling. #CL#
Drew closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Come on Drew - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Drew swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stridh can't find room to land a body shot as Drew controls the action.
Drew wants to stall.
Stridh blocks an uppercut.
Stridh lands with a right to the head.
Drew tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stridh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stridh stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stridh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drew lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stridh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rick Drew will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rick Drew's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Drew tries a low kick but Stridh avoids it.
Stridh let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stridh is looking to score with low kicks.
Stridh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Drew attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stridh stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Drew takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Stridh keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stridh blocks a low kick nicely.
Stridh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drew moves away.
An inside leg kick from Stridh misses.
Drew scores with a kick to the body.
Stridh throws a hook to the side of Drew's head but Drew sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Drew throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drew throws a jab when Stridh was well out of range.
Drew has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Drew there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stridh lands the left hand.
Drew throws a body punch but Stridh moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Drew fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stridh, pushing him back against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Drew.
Drew goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Stridh lands a right hand.
Drew is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stridh is keeping busy.
Stridh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Drew looking to slow down the pace here.
Stridh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Drew.#BC#
Drew escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Drew walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stridh checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stridh blocks a leg kick.
Stridh cracks Drew with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stridh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drew was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Drew keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drew pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Drew clinches.
Drew struggles to land a body shot inside as Stridh controls his hands.
Stridh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stridh misses with some punches.
Stridh prevents a body shot from Drew. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Stridh fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Drew.
Drew misses with a punch to the body.
Drew lands a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stridh tries a body shot but Drew blocks it.
Drew lands a body punch.
Stridh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Drew stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Drew escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Drew throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Stridh throws a leg kick but Drew moved away.
Stridh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Drew counters with a slapping leg kick.
Drew throws a quick inside leg kick.
Drew fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stridh is out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stridh misses with an uppercut.
Stridh throws a series of punches but Drew moves out of range.
Drew connects with an inside leg kick.
Drew scores with a jab. Stridh acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stridh throws a hook to the side of Drew's head but Drew sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drew takes a swing at Stridh's ribcage but misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:29
Judge Anni Minnem�ki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Rick Drew!

Event: NYF Fight Night 61
Date: Mar 12, 2025

#R1##CL#
Morin forces Krueger back against the cage and clinches.
Morin tries to land a knee to the head but Krueger blocks with his arms.
Morin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Krueger has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC2#
Krueger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Krueger!
Krueger lands a right hook to the body.
Krueger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Morin wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL2#
Krueger fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Morin, pushing him back against the cage.
Morin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Krueger has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Morin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Krueger.
Krueger misses with a punch to the body.
Morin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Krueger throws a head punch that misses.
Krueger's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short right from Krueger. #T1#
Morin tries to land knees in the clinch but Krueger avoids the damage to the body.
Morin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Krueger is defending well for now.
Krueger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short left from Krueger.
Morin misses with a knee strike.
Morin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Krueger has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Morin tries to land a knee to the head but Krueger blocks with his arms.
Krueger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morin backwards.
Krueger content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Krueger lands a right hand.
Morin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Krueger is keeping busy.
Morin trying to land knees to the body.
Morin being controlled against the cage.
We've been informed that Krueger 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.
Krueger working aggressively here.
Krueger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morin backwards.
Morin misses with a knee to the head. #T2#
Morin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Krueger working aggressively here.
Morin missing with knees to the body.
Krueger leaning his opponent against the cage.
Krueger has a couple of punches blocked by Morin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bit of stalling here from Krueger.
Krueger pushes Morin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Krueger lands a shoulder strike.
Morin misses with a knee strike.
Still in the clinch, Krueger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Morin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Krueger avoids it.
Morin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Krueger as Morin tries to tie him up.
Krueger scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Krueger.
Krueger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Krueger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Krueger.
Morin is breathing heavily.
Morin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Morin crunches a lovely knee into Krueger's ribcage.
Krueger lands an uppercut.
Krueger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Morin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Krueger avoids it.
Morin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Krueger is defending well for now.
Krueger holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Krueger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Still in the clinch, Krueger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Morin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Krueger avoids it.
Krueger stalling against the cage.
Morin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Krueger pushes Morin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Krueger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morin backwards.
Krueger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krueger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Morins head. #T4#
Krueger managing to block the knees to the body from Morin.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Krueger.
A bit of stalling here from Krueger.
Krueger tries a body shot but Morin blocks it.
Krueger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Krueger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Krueger closes the distance and pushes Morin back into the cage.
Krueger lands with a light punch inside.
Krueger gets through Morin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Krueger pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nice body punch from Krueger.
Krueger lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Morin or not.
Krueger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Krueger lands with a right to the head. #ROC2#Morin is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krueger throws a big uppercut that drops Morin! More strikes from Krueger and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Morin lies dazed against the cage as Krueger celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drew Krueger!

Event: SYN 1148 Kamara vs. Macaco II
Date: Mar 02, 2025

#R1#
Hanselman throws a body punch but Cheese moves out of range.
Cheese ducks under a wild hook from Hanselman.
Hanselman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've been told by Cheese's head coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hanselman throws a series of punches but Cheese moves out of range.
Cheese really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cheese throws a jab but it's blocked by Hanselman.
Stevie Hanselman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanselman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cheese avoids the body shot from Hanselman.
Hanselman scores with a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Hanselman misses.
Hanselman misses with a looping left.
Cheese misses with a wild combination.
Hanselman shoots for a takedown but Cheese saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cheese appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hanselman misses with a takedown attempt
and Cheese counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Hanselman closes the distance and pushes Cheese back into the cage.
A right hand to the body from Cheese.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cheese lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hanselman is trying to stall.
Hanselman takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Hanselman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cheese's elbow.
Cheese lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hanselman backwards.
Hanselman can't find room to land a body shot as Cheese controls the action.
Cheese misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hanselman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Cheese.
Hanselman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hanselman misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Hanselman fails to land.
Cheese makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Cheese.
Hanselman looking to slow down the pace here.
Cheese scores with a shot to the side of Hanselman's head.
Still in the clinch, Cheese scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cheese struggles to land a body shot inside as Hanselman controls his hands.
Hanselman tries to throw a body punch but Cheese avoids it by throwing Hanselman back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hanselman fails to land.
Cheese lands a body shot.
Hanselman tries a body shot but Cheese blocks it. #T2#
Cheese lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cheese misses with some punches.
Hanselman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cheese lands a nice shot to the body.
Cheese lands a shoulder strike.
Cheese lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hanselman backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Cheese. #TD2#
Hanselman is trying to trip Cheese. He has hold of a leg but Cheese is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hanselman persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hanselman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hanselman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cheese looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hanselman is one step ahead there.
Cheese looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hanselman cracks Cheese with a solid left hand.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hanselman working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T3#
Cheese looking for a sweep. Not yet Cheese, not yet.
Hanselman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hanselman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cheese has Hanselman pulled in close to control his posture.
Hanselman throws an elbow that misses. Cheese uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hanselman's guard. Nice move by Cheese!#REVR#
Cheese controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hanselman has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cheese has passed into side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hanselman manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cheese's best efforts.#T4#
Cheese sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hanselman wants to improve his position but Cheese is controlling well.
Hanselman tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Cheese has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Cheese controlling his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Parmesan Cheese dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hanselman scores with a hook to the body. Cheese takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cheese scores with a three punch combo!
Cheese on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cheese missing with a left hand there. Hanselman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cheese keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cheese jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some wild striking there from Hanselman.
Hanselman throws a right hand that Cheese ducks under and follows up with a left that Cheese also avoids with ease.
Hanselman misses with a right hand
letting Cheese counter with a right hand.
Cheese is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hanselman can do to turn this around?
Hanselman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cheese is looking for a counter combo.
Cheese uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hanselman.
Cheese scores with a hook.
Cheese is looking to chop away at Hanselman's legs.
Hanselman just misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanselman misses with a jab to the body
and Cheese counters with a nice body shot.
Hanselman throws a shot from downtown. Cheese moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Hanselman ducks under a wild hook from Cheese.
Hanselman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cheese rather than just go for the knockout.
Cheese misses with a body kick.
Hanselman takes a swing at Cheese's ribcage but misses.
Hanselman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cheese moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Hanselman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cheese avoids the body shot from Hanselman.
It appears Cheese was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hanselman works Cheese's body with a nice hook.
A combination from Hanselman does no damage.
Parmesan Cheese is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hanselman moves out of range of the body kick.
Cheese keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hanselman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD2#
Hanselman shoots in and bounces Cheese off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hanselman throws a strike but Cheese rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cheese engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Cheese stopping the sweep attempt from Hanselman.
Hanselman is still trying to improve position.
Hanselman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cheese wants to pass the guard but Hanselman is keeping the position.
Hanselman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Hanselman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Cheese has his hands clasped together around Hanselman's back. He's all about the action.
Hanselman is looking to advance position but Cheese won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hanselman lands a nice short elbow.
Hanselman thows a huge punch but Cheese dodges it nicely.
Hanselman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanselman throws a strike but Cheese avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hanselman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Hanselman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cheese trying to control the position.
Hanselman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cheese looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hanselman is one step ahead there.
Cheese controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hanselman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hanselman throwing strikes from guard but Cheese blocks nicely.
Hanselman throwing strikes from guard but Cheese blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stevie Hanselman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cheese's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Hanselman misses the shot to the body.
Cheese thumps Hanselman with a low kick.
Hanselman misses with a wild body shot.
Hanselman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cheese counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hanselman throws a nice looking combination but Cheese bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cheese circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cheese quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Hanselman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hanselman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cheese counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stevie Hanselman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some wild striking there from Hanselman.
Cheese keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hanselman throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanselman misses with a two punch combination.
Hanselman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cheese counters with a good low kick that Hanselman was not able to check.
Hanselman throws a body punch but Cheese moves out of range.
Cheese avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
The fighters circling - Hanselman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hanselman throws a body shot but no joy.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cheese.
Cheese paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cheese slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hanselman crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cheese - the referee stops the clock and Hanselman gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cheese. Hanselman manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The fighters circling - Cheese throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hanselman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cheese looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cheese takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hanselman misses with a looping left.
Cheese scores with a shot to the body.
Cheese waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanselman.
A swing and a miss from Hanselman.
Cheese pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cheese thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hanselman is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Cheese looks to land a right hand but Hanselman moved out of range.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cheese catches Hanselman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hanselman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hanselman walks into a straight right hand from Cheese.
Hanselman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hanselman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cheese goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cheese throws a push kick but Hanselman slaps the foot to one side.
Hanselman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cheese but Cheese pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Hanselman feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cheese preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hanselman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cheese has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Cheese 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.
Hanselman wants to control from the top but Cheese keeps moving.
Hanselman throwing strikes from guard but Cheese blocks nicely.
Hanselman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cheese is trying to hold Hanselman in close to prevent damage but Hanselman has managed to pass into half guard.
Cheese is trying to maintain the position but Hanselman is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hanselman is just content to waste time from the top position. Cheese takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hanselman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hanselman trying to control the position from guard on top but Cheese is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cheese tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hanselman throws a strike but Cheese rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Hanselman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cheese stopping the sweep attempt from Hanselman.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:29

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

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 140
Date: Feb 15, 2025

#R1#
Hutchinson throws out a loose jab but Puto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hutchinson misses with a left hand
and Hutchinson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hutchinson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rice Puto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hutchinson misses with a straight left.
Puto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hutchinson 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.
Puto lands with an overhand left.
Puto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hutchinson.
Puto lands with a nice body punch.
Puto swings for the body but Hutchinson moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Puto thuds his right hand into Hutchinson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hutchinson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Puto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hutchinson takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
Hutchinson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Puto digs a good body shot into Hutchinson's ribs.
Puto throws a body shot but no joy.
Hutchinson with a hook.
A big left from Puto misses.
Hutchinson throws a poor cross that misses
and Puto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hutchinson thinking.
Puto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hutchinson throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Puto counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hutchinson!

Hutchinson sneaks out the side door and pushes Puto away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puto lands a head shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Puto as he connects with a hook.#T2#
Puto lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Puto moves away from the strike by Hutchinson.
Jamison Hutchinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Puto moves into the clinch.#BC#
Puto manages to break the clinch.
Hutchinson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hutchinson misses with a hook
and Puto counters with a stiff right hand.
Puto throws a series of punches but Hutchinson moves out of range.
Puto shoots in but no luck this time.
Hutchinson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Puto lands a glancing blow to the side of Hutchinson's head.
Puto scores with a nice head shot.
Puto jabs Hutchinson to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Hutchinson scores with a sloppy right hand. Puto should have avoided that one.
Puto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD#
Puto looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hutchinson!
Hutchinson is trying to improve his position.
Puto content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Puto is working Hutchinson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hutchinson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Puto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hutchinson is trying to get back to half guard.
Puto 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.
Puto slows the pace down.
Hutchinson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4#
Puto lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hutchinson is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puto works his way into side control.
Hutchinson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hutchinson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Puto has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Puto takes a little break here. Hutchinson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Hutchinson tries to bench press Puto off him but Puto keeps the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rice Puto 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#
Puto tries to clinch but Hutchinson moves away
and Hutchinson counters with a nice uppercut.
Puto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hutchinson manages to avoid it.
Puto throws a body punch but Hutchinson moves out of range.
Puto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hutchinson.
Puto throws a right hand that Hutchinson ducks under and follows up with a left that Hutchinson also avoids with ease.
It seemed like Hutchinson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hutchinson throws a series of strikes that have Puto backpedaling. #CUT2#It looks like Rice Puto has been cut.
Puto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hutchinson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hutchinson misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hutchinson needs to keep his hands up - Puto had a free shot at his head there.
Hutchinson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Puto lands a nice looking body shot.
Hutchinson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Puto shoots in for a double leg but Hutchinson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Puto lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hutchinson misses with a right hand
and Puto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hutchinson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hutchinson 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.#CL#
Puto forces Hutchinson back against the cage and clinches.
Hutchinson prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC#
Puto manages to break the clinch.
Hutchinson with a jab.
Puto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hutchinson can do to turn this around?#TD#
Puto throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hutchinson was covering up waiting for the punch and Puto finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hutchinson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Puto is controlling him.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hutchinson can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Puto lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Puto stays in close to Hutchinson's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hutchinson trying to keep a closed guard but Puto is proving a slippery customer.
Puto sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hutchinson trying to keep a closed guard but Puto is proving a slippery customer.
Puto not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Puto pushes down on Hutchinson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Puto slows the pace down in half guard.
Puto slips a nice elbow through Hutchinson's hands, connecting with Hutchinson's forehead.
Puto is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Puto 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. #T4#
Puto stalling.
Hutchinson is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Hutchinson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hutchinson looks like he's trying to stand up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice strikes from Puto there.
Puto has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Puto breaks from Hutchinson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rice Puto dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rice Puto's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Puto has closed the distance and engaged Hutchinson in a clinch.
Hutchinson swings wildly with an uppercut but Puto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puto goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hutchinson prevents it. #BC2#
Hutchinson breaks the clinch.
Hutchinson misses with a right hand
and Puto counters with a straight right hand.
Puto looks to land a left hand but Hutchinson moved out of range nicely.
Hutchinson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Puto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hutchinson was well out of range. Poor timing from Puto.
Puto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hutchinson loads up on a big right hand but Puto slips the punch.
Hutchinson throws a combination that misses
and Puto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hutchinson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Puto tries to clinch there but Hutchinson circles away.
Hutchinson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1##TD#
Puto closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hutchinson's guard.
Puto passes into half guard.
Puto working the head and body with strikes.
Hutchinson tries to get to full guard but Puto has control of the leg.
Puto seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Puto working over Hutchinson with some ground and pound. Hutchinson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Still in half guard, Puto seems content to control.
Hutchinson is looking to escape.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T2#
Hutchinson wants to get back to his feet.
Puto looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hutchinson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Puto scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hutchinson has a hand on Puto's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Puto takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Hutchinson is in a horrible position here. Puto smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puto has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hutchinson's face. #T3#
Puto lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hutchinson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Puto controlling the position easily from mount.
Rice Puto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hutchinson is trying to stand up.
Puto looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hutchinson is looking to get to half guard.
Puto controlling the position easily from mount.
Hutchinson tries to hold on but Puto pushes him away. #T4#
Hutchinson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Puto working Hutchinson over with strikes here.
Hutchinson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Puto content just to control the position here.
Hutchinson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hutchinson wants to improve his position but Puto is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jamison Hutchinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hutchinson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SSKT 27
Date: Feb 15, 2025

#R1#
Good leg kick by Drew.
Drew connects with a jab.
Drew wants to clinch.
Rogan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#It looks like Rick Drew has been cut.
A slow jab from Rogan misses its intended target.
Drew throws a head kick but Rogan moves out of range.
Drew throws a hook but Rogan blocks it.
Drew lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rogan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rogan looks to land a right hand but Drew moved out of range.
Alex Rogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rogan lands a jab.
Rogan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Drew throws a low kick but Rogan avoids it.
Drew takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Rogan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Drew working aggressively here.
Rogan throws a head punch that misses.
Drew tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Drew misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drew is stalling here. #T1#
Rogan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rogan.
Drew content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rogan blocks a body shot from Drew.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rogan.
Rogan prevents a body shot from Drew.
Drew goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drew doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drew misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drew is trying to maintain a safe position but Rogan gets an underhook and turns Drew into the cage.
Drew blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rogan tries to throw a body punch but Drew avoids it by throwing Rogan back against the cage.
Drew swings wildly with an uppercut but Rogan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drew can't find room to land a body shot as Rogan controls the action.
Rogan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drew's elbow.
Rogan has a couple of punches blocked by Drew. #T2#
Drew tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rogan's elbow.
Rogan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Drew misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Drew.
Drew trying to control the position but instead, Rogan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Drew into the cage.
Rogan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rogan scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Rogan manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Rogan rushes Drew and presses him up against the cage.
Drew stalls. #BC#
Drew breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Drew slips a jab from Rogan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drew keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rogan.
A nice leg kick lands there from Drew.
A low kick lands for Drew.
A solid leg kick lands there for Drew.
Rogan missing with a left hand there. Drew was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice uppercut lands for Drew. That snapped Rogan's head back. #T3#
Rogan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drew.
Drew feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Drew throws a head kick that misses.
Drew connects with a solid leg kick.
Drew moves out of range as Rogan strikes.
Drew looks to score with a jab to the body but Rogan is just out of range.
Rogan throws a shot from downtown. Drew moves away and avoids it.
Rogan loads up on a big right hand but Drew slips the punch.
Rogan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Drew. Drew obviously looking to wear him down.
Drew tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rogan swinging wildly here.
Drew throws a quick inside leg kick.
Drew throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drew tries a head kick but it misses.
Rogan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Drew tries a low kick but Rogan avoids it.
Drew throws a low kick but Rogan moves out of range easily.
Drew is looking to chop away at Rogan's legs.
Drew displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rogan throws out the jab.
Drew fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rogan manages to avoid it.#T4#
Rogan with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Drew lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rogan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rogan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rogan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rogan takes one to the chin there.
Rogan misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Rogan misses its intended target.
Drew misses with a leg kick.
A left lands for Rogan.
Drew throws the kick towards the body but Rogan avoids it.
Drew fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rogan manages to avoid it.
Drew throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rogan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Drew misses with a low kick as Rogan jumps back.
Rogan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Drew.
Rogan throws an off balance right hand
and Drew counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rogan thinking. #CL#
Drew moves into range and clinches up with Rogan.
Drew misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drew tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rogan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drew lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Drew is leaning against Rogan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Drew digs a right hand into Rogan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rogan's gas tank. #T5#
Rogan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rogan lands with a right to the head.
Drew misses with a body punch.
Rogan digs a right hand into Drew's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Drew's gas tank.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rogan lands a nice uppercut.
Drew stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Drew is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rogan is keeping busy.
Drew will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rogan up against the cage.
Drew scores with a shot to the side of Rogan's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drew. #BC2#
Rogan breaks from the clinch.
Rogan with a nice cross.
Drew will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rogan 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.
Drew throws a head kick that misses. #T6#
Rogan throws a good cross that connects.
Rogan throws a hook to the side of Drew's head but Drew sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Drew misses with a low kick as Rogan jumps back.
Rogan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Drew went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drew throws a low kick, looking for Rogan's leg but Rogan calmly moves out of range.
Rogan throws a poor cross that misses
and Rogan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rogan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Drew.
Drew misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rogan.
Drew misses with a body kick.
Drew thuds a left hand into Rogan's body.
Rogan checks a leg kick.
Rogan throws a big shot that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Drew.
Drew displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rogan throws out the jab.
Drew tried to counter with a leg kick but Rogan avoided it.
Drew tries to clinch but Rogan moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rogan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Drew. That's going to slow Rogan down.
Drew misses with a low kick.
Rogan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Drew.
Rogan checks a low kick from Drew.
Rogan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Drew bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T7#
Drew tries to score with a low kick but Rogan moves his leg out of the way.
Rogan blocks the body kick.
We've been told by Drew's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Drew cracks a nice hook into Rogan's ribs.
Drew scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Drew ducks under a wild hook from Rogan.
Drew is looking to wear down Rogan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rogan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rogan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rogan throws the left hand but Drew avoids the punch easily.
Rogan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Drew tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rogan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Drew pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rogan is out of range and Drew settles back down.
Rogan moves out of range of the strikes.
Rogan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Drew uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rogan.
Drew throws a body punch but Rogan moves out of range.
Drew ducks under a wild hook from Rogan.
Rogan throws a hook to the side of Drew's head but Drew sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Rogan clinches up against the cage.
Rogan swings wildly with an uppercut but Drew uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rogan tries to throw a body punch but Drew avoids it by throwing Rogan back against the cage. #T8#
Drew blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drew blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Rogan.
Drew struggles to land a body shot inside as Rogan controls his hands.
Drew misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drew blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drew has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rogan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Drew gets through Rogan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rogan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Drew tries to work over Rogan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Come on Drew - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A body shot lands from Drew.
Drew can't find room to land a body shot as Rogan controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rogan.
Rogan blocks a body shot from Drew. #T9#
Rogan tries to work over Drew's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Drew wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rogan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drew lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Drew creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Rogan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Drew throws an overhand right that lands on Rogan's shoulder, as Rogan tries to avoid the shot.
Drew scores with a leg kick.
Drew misses with a low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rogan.
Rogan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Drew.
Rogan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Drew on the side of the head.
Drew throws a leg kick which misses Rogan's front leg but catches the back leg as Rogan tries to avoid it.
Drew slips a straight right by Rogan.
Rogan slips a jab and a cross from Drew.
Rogan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Drew had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Rogan closes the distance and pushes Drew back into the cage.
A short body shot lands from Drew as the two fighters clinch.
Rogan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Drew.
Rogan working aggressively here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 10:9
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 10:9
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 10:10

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Rick Drew!

Event: NYF Fight Night 58
Date: Feb 05, 2025

#R1##CL#
Miocic moves into the clinch.
Miocic tries to pull guard but Krueger won't allow it.
Krueger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Miocic backwards.
Krueger will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Miocic up against the cage.
Krueger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Miocic backwards.
Miocic goes for a takedown attempt but Krueger pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Miocic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD2#
and Krueger counters with a nice right hand that sends Miocic toppling to the canvas! Miocic scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Krueger finish him?!#CUT2#It looks like Jon Miocic has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Miocic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Krueger shoots in for a takedown and gets it, with a heavy slam. That will score well with the judges. #ROC2#Miocic is rocked!#SUB#
Miocic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Miocic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Krueger postures up in Miocic's guard and throws a big left but Miocic blocks it. #SUB#
Miocic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've been hearing good reports from Miocic's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Miocic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Krueger wants to control from the top but Miocic keeps moving.
Krueger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Krueger throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Miocic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Krueger doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Krueger manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Krueger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miocic is keeping the position for now.
Krueger trying to control but Miocic is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Miocic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Krueger defends well.
Miocic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Krueger. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Miocic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Krueger is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Krueger drops back, looking for a kneebar! Miocic looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Miocic looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Miocic! #REVR#
You can see the frustration on Krueger's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Krueger 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.
Miocic is looking to take a break and control but Krueger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Krueger is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Miocic's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Miocic is looking to pass Krueger's guard but actually Krueger recovers to full guard.
Krueger keeping moving, preventing Miocic from controlling successfully. #T3#
Miocic throws a big right hand that misses.
Miocic lands a couple of digs.
Krueger is trying to keep Miocic in close.
Miocic wants to control from the top but Krueger keeps moving. #SUB#
Miocic has gone for a leg lock! Krueger slips out almost immediately though and dives into Miocic's guard.#REVB#
Krueger throws an elbow that misses. Miocic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Krueger's guard. Nice move by Miocic!#REVR#
Miocic advances position into side control!#T4#
Miocic working the body and head with strikes.
Miocic tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Miocic looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Krueger is avoiding damage well.
Krueger can't do much from the bottom here.
Miocic creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Miocic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Krueger keeps working.
Miocic lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Krueger is looking to reverse the position.
Miocic slows the pace down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Drew Krueger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Miocic's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Miocic shoots in but Krueger avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Miocic gets a double leg takedown into Krueger's guard.
Miocic trying to control the position from guard on top but Krueger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krueger pulls Miocic in to control the position.
Miocic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Krueger has momentary wrist control but Miocic slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miocic preventing the sweep.
Krueger keeping full guard, as Miocic tries to pass.
Krueger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miocic wants to pass the guard but Krueger is keeping the position.#T1#
Miocic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Miocic trying to control the position from guard on top but Krueger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miocic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Miocic looking to pass the guard.
Miocic wants to control from the top but Krueger keeps moving.
Miocic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miocic stands up over Krueger, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Miocic 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.
Krueger wants to get back to his feet but Miocic is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Miocic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Krueger keeping full guard, as Miocic tries to pass.
Miocic throwing strikes from guard but Krueger blocks nicely.
Krueger throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Krueger stuffs the takedown.
Krueger stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Krueger wants it to stay on the feet.
Krueger wants to counter with a clinch but Miocic pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Miocic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krueger catches Miocic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL#
Miocic has closed the distance and engaged Krueger in a clinch.
Miocic is working for takedown but Krueger is calmly controlling the position for now.
Miocic goes for a takedown attempt but Krueger pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Miocic has his takedown stuffed#KD2#
and Krueger counters with a crisp right hand that drops Miocic! Krueger lets Miocic back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Miocic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Krueger lands a slapping body shot.
Miocic seems to have got his legs back now.
Miocic circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Krueger. Miocic falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Krueger!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Drew Krueger!
Jon Miocic spoke after the fight, saying 'He was a tough opponent. I've had a long career. It's been quite a ride. I don't know what the org has planned for me, but I'll discuss it with my manager and the higher ups after this.'.

Event: SYN 1136 Fedetenko vs. Namkhai
Date: Jan 31, 2025

#R1#
Hoshino misses with a looping right.
Hanselman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoshino moves away.
Hanselman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hoshino moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hanselman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Hanselman. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from Hoshino on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hoshino lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hanselman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hoshino stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hanselman connects with a single shot there.
Hanselman looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoshino is just out of range.
Hanselman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hoshino counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanselman lands a nice hook to Hoshino's body. Hoshino takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hoshino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Hoshino was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hanselman.
Hanselman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hoshino rather than just go for the knockout.
Hanselman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoshino.
Hanselman with the counter takedown but Hoshino avoids it easily.
Hoshino fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Hoshino tests Hanselman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hoshino is looking to land body kicks.
Nice uppercut there from Hanselman.
Hanselman lands a nice hook to Hoshino's body. Hoshino takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hanselman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hoshino avoids the body shot from Hanselman.
Hanselman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanselman scores with the left hand. Hoshino knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice body punch from Hanselman.
Hanselman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hanselman throws a sloppy body shot
and Hoshino counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanselman throws an overhand right that lands on Hoshino's shoulder, as Hoshino tries to avoid the shot.
Hanselman goes for a double leg but Hoshino avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hoshino continues to drive forward.
An attempted straight right counter from Hoshino misses the target.
Hoshino missing with a left hand there. Hanselman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Hoshino misses the shot to the body.
Hoshino takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hanselman is defended easily by Hoshino.
Hoshino is looking to counter the offense by Hanselman and move into the clinch.
Hanselman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Hoshino. That snapped Hanselman's head back.
Hoshino on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hanselman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoshino was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanselman.
It looked like Hoshino was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hanselman.
A big left from Hanselman misses.
Hoshino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanselman.#T3#
Hoshino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanselman.
Hanselman throws a hook but Hoshino blocks it.
Hanselman looks to land a combination. Hoshino sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanselman. Hoshino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hanselman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoshino was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanselman.
Hoshino stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hoshino wants it to stay on the feet.
Yuuji Hoshino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stevie Hanselman.
Hoshino throws a jab but it's blocked by Hanselman.
Hanselman lands with a shot to the body.
Yuuji Hoshino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hanselman misses with a wild combination.
Hoshino takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hoshino takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Hoshino drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hanselman lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoshino on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hoshino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanselman.
Hanselman throws a series of punches but Hoshino avoids them all with ease.
Hoshino is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#TD2#
Hanselman closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hoshino's guard.
Hoshino is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hanselman is controlling him.
Hanselman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hanselman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hanselman wants to control from the top but Hoshino keeps moving.
Hoshino keeping full guard, as Hanselman tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stevie Hanselman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hanselman throws a series of punches but Hoshino moves out of range.
Hoshino tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hanselman manages to circle out of the way.
Hanselman scores with a hook to the body. Hoshino takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hanselman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoshino.
Hoshino takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hanselman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice straight punches there by Hanselman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hanselman.
Stevie Hanselman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hanselman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hoshino defends well and Hanselman ends up having to push Hoshino into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hanselman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hoshino stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hanselman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoshino moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoshino moves out of range of the strikes.
Hoshino slaps away a takedown attempt from Hanselman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hoshino half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hanselman just misses with a punch to the body.
Hanselman misses with a wild body shot.
Hoshino tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hanselman manages to circle out of the way.#T1#
Hanselman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hoshino at a distance.
Hanselman tries to clinch but Hoshino is having none of it.
Hoshino takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hanselman lands with a hook. Hoshino tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hanselman looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoshino is just out of range.
Hanselman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hoshino swivels and escapes.
Yuuji Hoshino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stevie Hanselman.
Hoshino feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hanselmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hanselman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoshino manages to avoid it.
Hoshino throwing a counter right hand but Hanselman manages to avoid it.
Hanselman throws a body shot but no joy.
Hanselman throws a shot from downtown. Hoshino moves away and avoids it.
Hanselman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hanselman throws a series of punches but Hoshino avoids them all with ease.
Hanselman just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Hanselman tries to clinch there but Hoshino circles away.
Hoshino swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hanselman lands a slapping body shot.
Hoshino lands a right hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanselman misses with a right hand
and Hoshino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hanselman scores with a body shot.
Hanselman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hanselman looks to land a combination but Hoshino avoids it well.
Nice jab there from Hanselman.
Hoshino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hanselman. #TD2#
Hoshino gets caught napping as Hanselman dives in and scores a takedown. Hoshino manages to retain guard.
Hanselman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hanselman trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoshino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanselman with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Hanselman trying to move into half guard but instead Hoshino has managed to sweep!#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoshino stopping the sweep attempt from Hanselman.
Hanselman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SU#
Hoshino gets to his feet. Hanselman looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hanselman 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.
Hanselman looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoshino is just out of range.
Hoshino thinks about countering with a head kick.
Hanselman throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
A jab from Hanselman misses.
Hoshino tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hanselman manages to circle out of the way.
Hanselman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hoshino throws out a loose jab but Hanselman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoshino on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hoshino takes one on the button.
Hanselman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stevie Hanselman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoshino showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hanselman.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanselman. Hoshino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoshino leaves Hanselman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hoshino is looking to counter punch.
Hoshino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hanselman looks to land a combination but Hoshino avoids it well.
Hoshino is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stevie Hanselman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hoshino throws a shot from downtown. Hanselman moves away and avoids it.
Hoshino sets himself, and Hanselman steps forward looking for the clinch! Hoshino avoids it this time.
Some wild striking there from Hanselman.
Hanselman stalks Hoshino and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hoshino's face. Hoshino staggers backwards, shaken.
Hanselman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hoshino doesn't seem bothered though.
Hanselman scores with a shot to the body.
Hanselman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hoshino showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hanselman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoshino takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hanselman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Hoshino scores with a jab to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hoshino.
Hanselman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hoshino counters with a nice uppercut.
Hanselman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Hoshino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hoshino throws a hook but Hanselman avoids it easily.
Hoshino slips under a jab.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hoshino enables Hanselman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hoshino manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hanselman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hanselman trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoshino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanselman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Hanselman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hanselman trying to control but Hoshino is working from the bottom.
Stevie Hanselman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hanselman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Yuuji Hoshino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hanselman working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Hoshino keeping full guard, as Hanselman tries to pass.
Hanselman throws a strike but Hoshino rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Hanselman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hoshino can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Hoshino gets to his feet - Hanselman follows without any prompting. #T3#
Hanselman looks to land a combination. Hoshino sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hanselman throws a series of punches but Hoshino moves out of range.
Hanselman shoots and misses
letting Hoshino counter with a right hand.
Hanselman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hanselman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hoshino.
Hanselman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hoshino misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Hanselman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hoshino won't be happy with that.

Hoshino throws Hanselman to one side and escapes!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanselman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hoshino tries to counter by clinching up but Hanselman breaks away and moves out of range.
Hanselman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hoshino throws a looping overhand right but Hanselman ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Hanselman works Hoshino's body with a nice hook.
Hanselman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice sprawl there from Hoshino as Hanselman shoots in.
Hoshino thinks about countering with a body kick.
Yuuji Hoshino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stevie Hanselman.
Hoshino misses with a looping left.
Hanselman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Hoshino on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hanselman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hoshino.
It looked like Hoshino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Hanselman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hoshino!
Hanselman throws a strike aimed at the side of Hoshino's head but Hoshino avoids it well.
Hanselman throws a strike aimed at the side of Hoshino's head but Hoshino avoids it well.
Stevie Hanselman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hoshino tries to strike from the bottom but misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stevie Hanselman!

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 21
Date: Jan 22, 2025

#R1#
Hutchinson misses with a double jab.
Juarez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Hutchinson misses the target.
Hutchinson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio in the buildup to the fight.
Hutchinson throws out a loose jab but Juarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hutchinson misses with an uppercut.
Juarez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hutchinson defends it well.
Hutchinson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Juarez circles away quickly and effectively.
No luck for Juarez with that takedown attempt.
Jamison Hutchinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juarez fails with the takedown
and Hutchinson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jamison Hutchinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elix Juarez.#CL2#
Juarez takes the fight into the clinch. #T1##TD2#
Juarez has hold of one of Hutchinson's legs. Hutchinson is fighting the takedown attempt but Juarez gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hutchinson wants to get back to his feet but Juarez passes into half guard. #REVR#
Juarez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Juarez is trying to control. Hutchinson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Juarez wants to work for an arm triangle but Hutchinson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Juarez seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Hutchinson is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Elix Juarez!

Event: SSKT 26 Chai vs Berlioz
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
Dathren has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Drew.
Drew avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Dathren has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dathren blocks a body shot from Drew.
A short body shot lands from Dathren as the two fighters clinch.
Dathren misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dathren blocking some punches. #BC2#
Drew pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Drew throws a leg kick that misses.
Drew swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drew throws a hook but Dathren blocks it.
Drew moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Drew scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Dathren has managed to clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dathren obliges.
Dathren can't find room to land a body shot as Drew controls the action.
Dathren digs a right hand into Drew's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Drew's gas tank.
Drew lands a left hand.
Dathren definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knees in the clinch landing for Dathren.
A right handed body shot lands from Dathren.
Drew looks winded!#T1#
Dathren pushes Drew back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dathren lands a nice knee to the body.
Dathren scores a nice knee to the body.
Dathren landing knees to the head. #CUT#It looks like Rick Drew has been cut.
Dathren lands a shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Dathren.
Dathren presses Drew against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Dathren on the inside.
Dathren misses with a knee strike.
Drew avoiding damage as Dathren throws knees to the body.
Drew misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Drew lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dathren lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Drew or not.
Dathren is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dathren digs a right hand underneath Drew's ribcage. Drew let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Drew on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dathren scores with a shoulder strike.
Dathren connects with a knee to the head.
Drew tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drew fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Drew has a couple of punches blocked by Dathren. #T2#
Dathren lands a body shot.
Dathren lands a nice knee to the body.
Dathren lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dathren.
Dathren with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dathren tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dathren scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Dathren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Drew throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dathren throws a good cross that connects. #CL#
Dathren gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dathren with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC#Drew is rocked!
Dathren unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Drew is still on wobbly legs! Can Dathren finish him?
Dathren using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Drew has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Drew misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drew is trying to force a seperation but Dathren has the dominant position.
Drew seems to have recovered his senses.
Drew lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dathren backwards.
Dathren using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Drew has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Drew goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Dathren trying to land knees to the body.
Drew tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dathren's elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dathren. #BC#
Dathren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dathren tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Drew moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Drew misses with a shot to the body
and Dathren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Drew throws a body punch but Dathren moves out of range.
Dathren's jab looks to have found its range, popping Drew under the eye.
Drew throws a leg kick but Dathren sees it coming and moves out of range.
Drew goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Drew misses with a low kick.
Drew takes a shot to the body in his stride. #KD#
Dathren cracks Drew with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the cage! Can Drew get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Drew looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drew misses with an uppercut
and Dathren counters with a big uppercut that drops Drew face first to the mat! Will he beat the count?! He's struggled up to his knees on 7 but it doesn't look like he's going to make it... he's been counted out! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Serul Dathren!
After winning the bout, Serul Dathren thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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