Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

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.

Event: NYF Fight Night 55
Date: Jan 15, 2025

#R1#
Jacobson misses with a looping right.
Krueger throws out a counter right but Jacobson avoids it with no problem.
Krueger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut there from Jacobson.
A punch lands to the side of Krueger 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Krueger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jacobson throws out the jab.
Krueger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jacobson.
Krueger 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.
Jacobson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT2#It looks like Marshall Jacobson has been cut.
Jacobson with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Drew Krueger has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jacobson throws a hook to the side of Krueger's head but Krueger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krueger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Krueger defending well as Jacobson loads up on a big left hand.
Krueger takes a swing at Jacobson's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Jacobson slaps away a takedown attempt from Krueger, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No joy there for Jacobson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Jacobson does no damage.
Jacobson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Krueger.
We've been told by Jacobson's head coaches at Slobos Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Krueger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krueger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jacobson lands a body shot.
Jacobson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krueger manages to avoid it.
Krueger moves away from the strike by Jacobson. #T2#
Krueger takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Krueger lands a jab to the head.
Krueger takes one to the side of the head.
Jacobson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacobson scores with a punch to the head.
Krueger takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Krueger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jacobson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Krueger's hands.
Krueger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jacobson manages to avoid it.
Krueger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jacobson's corner calls for a 1-2. Jacobson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T3#
Jacobson throws a one two combo.
Jacobson connects with a looping right hand.
Krueger is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jacobson rather than just go for the knockout.
Krueger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jacobson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jacobson works Krueger's body with a nice hook.
Jacobson ducks under a wild hook from Krueger.
Jacobson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fighters circling - Krueger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jacobson is looking to counter the offense by Krueger and move into the clinch.
Krueger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jacobson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jacobson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4##KD#
Jacobson sends Krueger crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Jacobson is motioning to the referee to let Krueger up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacobson lands a big right hook! Krueger looks hurt but is still standing! Jacobson lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Krueger falls down and Jacobson dives in with a huge hammer fist! Krueger's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Jacobson runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marshall Jacobson!

Event: SYN 1127 Madzarov vs Nightmare
Date: Jan 05, 2025

#R1#
A jab from Bandolero does it's job there.
Bandolero looks to land a combination but Hanselman avoids it well.
Hanselman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bandolero misses with a wild combination.
Bandolero throws a body punch but Hanselman moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Hanselman.
Hanselman lands a head shot.
Hanselman punishes Bandolero's body with a nice straight punch.
Hanselman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Bandolero does it's job there.
Bandolero throws a right and a left that Hanselman avoids nicely. #CL#
Hanselman gets tackled into the cage by Bandolero. Bandolero maintains the clinch. #TD#
Bandolero drags the fight down to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanselman is in close to Bandolero's body, working some short punches and elbows.
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.
Bandolero is trying to keep Hanselman in close.
Bandolero throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB#
Bandolero is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Hanselman has his hands clasped together but Bandolero extends and breaks Hanselman's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Bandolero.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Giacomo Bandolero!
Giacomo Bandolero thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 133
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1#
Liang shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hutchinson pinned against the cage. Hutchinson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A little feinted left hand from Hutchinson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Liang shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Hutchinson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC2#
Liang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Liang drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hutchinson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Liang off and has taken his back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hutchinson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Hutchinson is really struggling to control Liang but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hutchinson keeps control of the position as Liang tries to break free. #T1##SUB#
Liang defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hutchinson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Liang is in bad spot here. #SUB#
Hutchinson is persistently looking for the submission but Liang is defending it well. #SUB#
Hutchinson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hutchinson lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Hutchinson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hutchinson missing with punches from the back.
Hutchinson is trying to control but Liang is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Liang is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Hutchinson unloads with some shots from mount but Liang bucks and avoids them well.
Liang bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Liang with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Liang working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hutchinson's head.
Hutchinson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hutchinson tries to get out of the position.
Liang won't allow Hutchinson to get back to his feet.
Liang lands a couple of elbows.
Liang is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Liang postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Hutchinson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Liang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Liang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Liang won't allow Hutchinson to get back to his feet.
Liang postures up.
Liang postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Liang lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Liang with a nice head shot there.
Liang landing some decent shots from guard.
Hutchinson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Liang working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Liang lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Liang is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Liang works over Hutchinson with some ground and pound from guard.
Liang is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liang scoring with punches to the head and body.
Liang keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hutchinson's head.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Liang working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hutchinson's head.#ROC2#Hutchinson is rocked!
Liang won't allow Hutchinson to get back to his feet.
Oh Hutchinson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Liang won't allow Hutchinson to sweep him here.
Liang stands up over Hutchinson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Liang working some strikes from top position.
Hutchinson is looking to stand up but Liang isn't so interested in that idea.
Hutchinson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hutchinson seems to have got his legs back now.
Liang won't allow Hutchinson to sweep him here.
Liang scoring with punches to the head and body.
Liang distracts Hutchinson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Liang is in close to Hutchinson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Liang lands a couple of digs.
Liang makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yu Liang dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Liang tries for a takedown but Hutchinson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jamison Hutchinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Liang looks for a takedown but Hutchinson sprawls well.#TD2#
Liang gets a takedown into half guard.

Hutchinson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Liang is on him like a limpet, forcing Hutchinson back against the cage.#BC2#
Liang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Liang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Liang dives in and grabs Hutchinson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hutchinson pushes down on Liang's head and hops out.
Jamison Hutchinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yu Liang.#TD2#
Liang decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
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. Liang connects with a nice short shot to Hutchinson's temple.
Nice strikes from Liang there.
Liang prevents Hutchinson from standing back up. #ES#
Hutchinson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Liang keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Hutchinson lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Hutchinson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hutchinson throws a jab but it's blocked by Liang. #T1#
Liang with a poor takedown
enabling Hutchinson to counter with a crisp jab.
Hutchinson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Liang.
Liang is breathing heavily.
Liang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hutchinson tries to avoid it but Liang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hutchinson to the ground. Hutchinson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Hutchinson as Liang shoots in.
Liang has a takedown stuffed.
Hutchinson misses with an uppercut.
Jamison Hutchinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A lazy left from Hutchinson finds it's target.
Hutchinson scores with a sloppy right hand. Liang should have avoided that one.
Hutchinson throws a series of punches but Liang avoids them all with ease.
Liang let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Liang shoots in for a takedown but Hutchinson shows good takedown defense.
Liang looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Liang avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Hutchinson is looking to clinch but Liang is avoiding it.
Liang darts in looking for a takedown but Hutchinson gets double underhooks and turns Liang into the cage.
Liang avoids a punch combination nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hutchinson looks to land a right hand but Liang moved out of range.
Liang shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Liang shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hutchinson sprawls well. Hutchinson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Liang gets slowly back to his feet.
Liang shoots in looking for a takedown but Hutchinson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Liang's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Liang or perhaps it was just good defense by Hutchinson, which made it look bad.
Hutchinson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hutchinson thuds his right hand into Liang's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3#
Liang has his takedown stuffed
and Hutchinson counters with a nice uppercut.
Liang on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Liang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hutchinson.
Liang tries for a takedown but Hutchinson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Liang slips a straight right by Hutchinson.
Hutchinson cracks Liang on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Liang falls backwards against the cage. Hutchinson follows up with more strikes that drop Liang to his knees. Hutchinson keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Liang! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jamison Hutchinson!

Event: NYF Fight Night 52
Date: Dec 25, 2024

#R1#
Eaton misses with a hook to the body
and Krueger counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Krueger ducks under a wild hook from Eaton.
Krueger 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.
Eaton lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Eaton misses with a wild body shot.
Krueger steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Eaton.
Eaton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Krueger is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Krueger moves into the clinch.
Krueger misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eaton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Krueger fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Eaton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Eaton has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Purpose Martial Arts Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Eaton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Krueger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Krueger looks to score with a jab to the body but Eaton is just out of range.#KD2#
Krueger feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Eaton sprawling to the canvas! Eaton rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Krueger finish him?! #CUT2#It looks like Ezequiel Eaton has been cut.#T1#
Krueger looks to land a right hand but Eaton moved out of range.
Eaton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Eaton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eaton jabs Krueger right on the nose. Krueger blinks but takes it well.
A punch combination from Krueger misses.
Eaton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Krueger counters with a nice body shot.
Krueger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Eaton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Eaton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Krueger rushes Eaton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Eaton breaks the clinch.
Krueger moves out of range of the strikes.
Krueger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Eaton.#T2#
Good exchange - Krueger coming out on top.
Krueger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eaton.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eaton keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Krueger throws a series of punches but Eaton moves out of range.
Eaton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Krueger throws a jab but it's blocked by Eaton.
Eaton is looking to counter punch.
Krueger lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Eaton backs up against the cage.
Krueger avoids a punch combination nicely.
Eaton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ezequiel Eaton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eaton throws out a loose jab but Krueger uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Krueger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Eaton uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Eaton throws a right and a left that Krueger avoids nicely. #CL2#
Krueger forces Eaton back against the cage and clinches.
Eaton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Eaton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Eaton throws a poor cross that misses
and Krueger counters with a nice uppercut.
Ezequiel Eaton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eaton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Eaton throws the left hand but Krueger avoids the punch easily.
Krueger is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Eaton misses with a hook.
Krueger takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4##KD2#
Krueger feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Eaton sprawling to the canvas! Eaton rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Krueger finish him?! #ROC2#Eaton is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eaton throws a combination that misses
and Krueger counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Drew Krueger!

Event: SSKT 25 Chai vs Stridh
Date: Dec 21, 2024

#R1#
Drew misses with a kick to the body
and Clifton makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Clifton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drew throws out the jab.
Clifton appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Drew throws a nice inside leg kick.
Clifton moves out of range as Drew strikes.
Clifton connects with a good right hand that stumbles Drew. Drew circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#It looks like Rick Drew has been cut.
The crowd cheers as Drew lands an impressive looking overhand right. Clifton doesn't seem phased though.
Drew throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Clifton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Drew throws a right hand that Clifton ducks under and follows up with a left that Clifton also avoids with ease.
Clifton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Drew feints and then cracks Clifton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Clifton down.
Drew tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Clifton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Clifton lands with a nice body punch.
Drew chopping away at his opponent's legs. #KD#
Clifton cracks Drew with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Drew is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Drew is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clifton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clifton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It appears Clifton was looking to counter with a kick there.#T1#
Clifton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drew.
Drew takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #ROC#Drew is rocked!
Clifton throws a jab but it's blocked by Drew.
Drew is still on wobbly legs! Can Clifton finish him?
Clifton throws an off balance right hand
and Drew counters with a nice body kick.
Drew misses with a low kick as Clifton jumps back.
Drew seems to have recovered his senses.
Drew misses with a hook. Clifton ducked under it nicely.
Clifton takes a kick to the side of the head.
Drew jabs Clifton right on the nose. Clifton blinks but takes it well.
Drew tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Drew misses with an attempted mid kick.
Drew is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clifton.
Drew changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Clifton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Drew counters with a left to the body.
Drew ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clifton moves away.
Clifton swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Drew looks to score with a jab to the body but Clifton is just out of range.#T2#
Drew connects with a solid leg kick.
Rick Drew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clifton checks a leg kick.
Clifton moves out of range as Drew throws a body kick.
Clifton appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Drew lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Clifton 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 misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Clifton misses the target.
Drew throws a half hearted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Clifton misses the target.
Drew fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Clifton checks it well. #CL2#
Drew gets a clinch.
Clifton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Drew is trying to maintain a safe position but Clifton gets an underhook and turns Drew into the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Drew blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Clifton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Drew misses with a punch on the inside.
Clifton working aggressively here.
Clifton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Clifton lands a nice uppercut.
Drew cracks Clifton with a nice body shot.
Clifton misses with a punch to the body.
Clifton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drew misses with some punches.
Drew is trying to maintain a safe position but Clifton gets an underhook and turns Drew into the cage.
Clifton working aggressively here.
Clifton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Clifton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drew struggles to land a body shot inside as Clifton controls his hands.
Clifton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Clifton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT#That has opened up Rick Drew's cut even more.
Drew goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drew lands a hook that snaps the head of Clifton backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drew lands a right hand that snaps the head of Clifton backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Drew.
Clifton has a couple of punches blocked by Drew. #T4#
Drew dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC2#
Drew breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clifton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Drew tries to work over Clifton's front leg with a kick but Clifton checks it.
Drew misses with a low kick.
And Clifton counters with a quick kick to the body but Drew blocks it.
Drew blocks a jab.
Drew is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Drew moves into range and clinches up with Clifton.
A short right from Drew on the inside.
Clifton throws a head punch that misses.
Clifton throws a punch but it's blocked by Drew.
Clifton has a couple of punches blocked by Drew.
Drew has a couple of punches blocked by Clifton.
Clifton swings wildly with an uppercut but Drew uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clifton misses with a punch on the inside.
Clifton misses with the head strike.
Clifton misses with a punch on the inside.
Clifton swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T5#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Drew.
Clifton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Drew's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Clifton misses with a body punch.
Drew will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Clifton up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Clifton fails to land.
Clifton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drew throws a punch but it's blocked by Clifton.
Drew blocks an uppercut.
Drew misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Clifton as the two fighters clinch.
Clifton lands with a short shot to the head.
Clifton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clifton misses with some punches. #BC2#
Drew escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Clifton throws a wild body kick that Drew sees coming a mile off.
Clifton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Clifton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Drew lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T6#
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.
Drew throws a head kick that misses.
A left lands for Clifton.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Clifton. Those never looked like landing.
Drew throws the kick towards the body but Clifton avoids it.
Clifton just misses with a punch to the body.
Drew throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Clifton on the side of the head.
Drew turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Clifton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clifton throwing a counter right hand but Drew manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Clifton checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Drew throws a left and a right that both miss #KD#
and Clifton counters with a beautiful hook that drops Drew to the mat! Will Drew be able to recover his senses? The referee starts the count at 3 having sent Clifton to a neutral corner. 4,5,6 and Drew is up. He looks OK to continue.
Sloppy strikes from Clifton. Those never looked like landing.
Clifton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Drew takes a swing at Clifton's ribcage but misses. #T7#
Drew misses with a shot to the body
and Clifton counters with a straight right hand that connects right on the button, dropping Drew face first to the canvas! He's out! He's out cold! No need for a count here - this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tony Clifton!
During a confident post fight interview, Tony Clifton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DMMA 376
Date: Dec 01, 2024

#R1#
Action stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Action slips a jab from Hanselman.
Action scores with a jab to the head.
Hanselman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Action waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanselman.
Action scores with a hook.
Action lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Action keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Action throws the left hand but Hanselman avoids the punch easily.
Action moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hanselman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Action changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Action keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Action keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hanselman just misses with a punch to the body.
Hanselman misses with a wild body shot.
Action throws a big shot that misses.
Hanselman digs a good hook to Action's body.
Hanselman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stevie Hanselman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanselman looks to land a combination but Action avoids it well.
Action scores with a nice body kick. #T1#
Hanselman throws a nice looking combination but Action bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hanselman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Action moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice defenses there by Hanselman.
Hanselman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Action keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Action misses with the combination.
A big left from Action misses.
Action tries a low kick but Hanselman avoids it.
Hanselman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Action throws a leg kick but Hanselman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hanselman tries to bum rush Action with a series of wild strikes but Action uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Action keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanselman.
Action fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hanselman just manages to avoid it.
Action throws a head kick that Hanselman semi-blocks.
Hanselman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Action as he jumps to the side.
Action scores with a body shot. #T2#
Action looks to land a right hand but Hanselman moved out of range.
A jab from Hanselman finds it's way through Action's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Action attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hanselman is looking to clinch.
Action avoids the body shot from Hanselman.
Action throws a head kick that misses.
Hanselman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Action moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Action shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hanselman eats them both and turns towards Action to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hanselman misses with a wild combination.
Hanselman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Action displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hanselman throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Action.
Action needs to keep his hands up - Hanselman had a free shot at his head there.
Hanselman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Action.
Hanselman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Action can pounce on him.
Hanselman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Action rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
Hanselman swings for the body but Action moves out of range.
Hanselman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hanselman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanselman just misses with a punch to the body.
Hanselman slips under a jab from Action.
Action cracks Hanselman with a good jab.
Action misses with a low kick as Hanselman jumps back.
Dominic Action is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Action throws a head kick that misses.
Hanselman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Action misses with a hook. Hanselman ducked under it nicely.
Hanselman stuns Action with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Action misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Action keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Action avoids a punch combination nicely.
Action throws an overhand right that lands on Hanselman's shoulder, as Hanselman tries to avoid the shot.
Hanselman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanselman takes a swing at Action's ribcage but misses.
Action wants to land a leg kick but Hanselman is out of range. #T4#
Action lands a nice shot that snaps Hanselman's head back.
A head kick from Action lands but Hanselman takes it in his stride.
Hanselman throws a right hand that Action ducks under and follows up with a left that Action also avoids with ease.
Action uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hanselman.
Action finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hanselman feints the counter takedown.
Nice uppercut there from Hanselman.
Action connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hanselman momentarily.
Action slips under a jab.
Action throws a wild body kick that Hanselman sees coming a mile off.
Hanselman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Action lands with a kick to the temple. Hanselman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Action dodges the punch combination from Hanselman.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Action takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Action tries a low kick but Hanselman avoids it.
Action throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dominic Action dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Action scores with a shot to the body.
Dominic Action is winning the standup battle so far.
Action throws a shot from downtown. Hanselman moves away and avoids it.
Action misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanselman.
Action moves out of range as Hanselman strikes.
Hanselman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Action swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Action takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hanselman scores with a decent looking hook.
Action misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanselman.
Hanselman stuns Action with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hanselman avoids the body shot from Action.
Hanselman misses with a two punch combination.
Action throws a chopping leg kick but Hanselman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Action tries a head kick but it misses.
Action avoids the body shot from Hanselman.
Hanselman lands with a straight right. Action didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanselman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Action backs up against the cage.
Action thumps Hanselman with a low kick.
Action looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T1#
Hanselman throws a series of punches but Action moves out of range.
Hanselman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hanselman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Action throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Action throws a hook but Hanselman avoids it easily.#TD2#
Hanselman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Action's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Action is looking to escape.
Action on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Action tries to get out of the position.
Hanselman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hanselman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Action does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hanselman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Action taking some punishment here, with Hanselman in his half guard.
Hanselman slips a nice elbow through Action's hands, connecting with Action's forehead.
Hanselman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Action defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Hanselman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hanselman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Action taking some punishment here, with Hanselman in his half guard.
Hanselman trying to control from half guard but Action is working away.
Hanselman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hanselman slips a nice elbow through Action's hands, connecting with Action's forehead.
Hanselman working the head and body with strikes.
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.
Hanselman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Action's head.
Hanselman trying to pass the guard but Action defending well.
Hanselman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Hanselman drops an elbow to the side of Action's head.
Hanselman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hanselman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hanselman winds up and cracks Action with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hanselman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hanselman works his way into side control.
Hanselman lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Action is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hanselman tries to score with some ground and pound. Action controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hanselman throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Stevie Hanselman has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Hanselman works to advance to full mount. Action defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Hanselman is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hanselman scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hanselman punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Action is bucking up trying to escape but Hanselman cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hanselman pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hanselman fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hanselman cracks Action with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Action is trying to stand up.
Hanselman landing strikes from the mount.
Hanselman landing punches.
Hanselman cracks Action with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #ROC2#Action is rocked!
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 referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Action uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD2#
Hanselman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hanselman lands in his opponent's guard.
Hanselman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hanselman is pushing down on Action's leg trying to pass to half guard. Action is fighting to maintain full guard but Hanselman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hanselman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hanselman throwing shots but Action is blocking nicely.
Action avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hanselman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Action avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hanselman.
Hanselman lands with a punch from half guard.
Hanselman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Action regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hanselman.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Hanselman stays in close to Action's body and controls the position.
Hanselman working some strikes from top position.
Hanselman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hanselman wants to control from the top but Action keeps moving.
Hanselman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hanselman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Action preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Action knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hanselman on the ground.
Hanselman looking to pass the guard.
Hanselman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hanselman trying to move into half guard but instead Action has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Hanselman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hanselman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Action manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Action keeping moving, preventing Hanselman from controlling successfully.
Action utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hanselman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Action swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Hanselman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hanselman wants to control from the top but Action keeps moving.
Hanselman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hanselman postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Action takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB2#
Hanselman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hanselman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Action is not content to let Hanselman control the position. #T4#
Hanselman working the body and head with strikes.
Hanselman fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hanselman in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hanselman scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Action to see if he's OK.
Hanselman lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Action down. #SUB2#
Hanselman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
An elbow from Hanselman crashes against the mat.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 129
Date: Nov 30, 2024

#R1#
A big left from Hutchinson misses.
Walker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hutchinson moves out of range as Walker strikes.
Walker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Walker throws a shot to the body.
Hutchinson tries to move into range but Walker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Walker works over Hutchinson's head and body with a nice combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Walker.
Walker cracks Hutchinson with an open hand slap.
Hutchinson defending well as Walker loads up on a big left hand.
Hutchinson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hutchinson needs to keep his hands up - Walker had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walker moves out of range of the strikes.
Walker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Walker misses the shot to the body.
Walker cracks Hutchinson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hillbilly Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Walker scores with a jab. Hutchinson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hutchinson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Walker counters with a stiff right hand.
Walker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Walker ducks right into an uppercut from Hutchinson.
Walker throws out a powerful jab.
Hutchinson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Walker throws an off balance right hand
and Hutchinson counters with a two punch combo.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hutchinson, as that shot connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Walker throws a jab but it's blocked by Hutchinson.
A swing and a miss from Walker.#T2#
Walker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hutchinson tries to move into range but Walker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Walker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Walker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Walker lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hutchinson backs up against the cage.
Walker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Walker lands the left hand.
Walker moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Walker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Walker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Walker clobbers Hutchinson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Walker lands an overhand right.#T3#
Walker misses with a hook.
Walker scores with a hook.
Hutchinson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hutchinson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hutchinson misses with a hook
and Walker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Walker lands a nice looking body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Walker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Good shot there by Hutchinson.
Hutchinson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Walker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Walker misses with a wild body shot.
Walker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hutchinson throws out the jab. #T4#
Walker lands a jab to Hutchinson's midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Walker misses.
Walker misses with a right hand
and Walker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hutchinson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hutchinson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Walker counters with a left to the body.
A lazy left from Walker finds it's target.
Hutchinson swings widly with a right hand
and Walker counters with a nice body shot.
Walker feints a jab promting Hutchinson to slip. Walker then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hutchinson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Walker is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hutchinson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hutchinson throws a hook but Walker blocks it.#CL#
Walker tries to keep at a distance but Hutchinson has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Walker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hillbilly Walker dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Walker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Walker lands a jab to Hutchinson's midsection.
Walker scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Walker loads up on a big right hand but Hutchinson slips the punch.
Walker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jamison Hutchinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Walker connects with a body shot that sends Hutchinson's belly button to the back.
Hutchinson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters circling - Walker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Walker throws a sloppy body shot
letting Hutchinson counter with a right hand.
Hutchinson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Walker.
Walker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Walker lands with a cross.
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!
Walker misses with a straight right.
Walker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Hutchinson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Walker.
Hutchinson avoids the body shot from Walker.
Hutchinson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Walker throws out a loose jab but Hutchinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Hutchinson misses the target.
Hutchinson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Walker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hutchinson's head.
Walker looks to score with a jab to the body but Hutchinson is just out of range.
Hutchinson throws a big counter combination but Walker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A swing and a miss from Walker.
Nice straight punches there by Walker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Walker.
Walker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Walker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hutchinsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
Nice body punch from Walker.
Walker digs a good hook to Hutchinson's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hutchinson drops his hands momentarily and Walker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Walker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hutchinson throws a hook but Walker blocks it.
Hutchinson ducks under a wild hook from Walker.
Hutchinson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hutchinson misses with a right hand
letting Walker counter with a right hand.
Hutchinson lands with a right hand.
Hutchinson works the jab nicely.
Walker 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.
Hillbilly Walker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Walker misses the target.
A slow jab from Hutchinson misses its intended target. #T3#
Walker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hutchinson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Walker counters with a stiff right hand.
Hutchinson wants to clinch but Walker slips to the side
enabling Walker to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot by Hutchinson.
Walker throws a body shot but no joy.
Hutchinson is looking to counter punch.
Walker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Walker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Walker cracks Hutchinson with a good jab.
Hutchinson needs to keep his hands up - Walker had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
Walker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Walker misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walker lands with an uppercut that bounces Hutchinson off the cage and back into range.
Hutchinson throws a shot from downtown. Walker moves away and avoids it.
Hutchinson throws an off balance right hand
enabling Walker to counter with a crisp jab.
Hutchinson throws a lazy uppercut
and Walker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Walker scores with a jab to the head.
Hutchinson moves forwards but Walker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hutchinson misses with an uppercut
and Walker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Walker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Walker lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Walker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hillbilly Walker 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#
Walker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hutchinson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Walker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Walker lands a nice hook to Hutchinson's body. Hutchinson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Walker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hutchinson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Walker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hutchinson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Walker.
Hutchinson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Walker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker lands with an overhand left.
Hutchinson misses with a hook. Walker ducked under it nicely.
As Hutchinson backs off Walker throws a huge counter combo but Hutchinson manages to avoid it all.
Hutchinson misses with a lunging right hand
and Walker counters with a three punch combo that has Hutchinson backing up. Hutchinson nods at Walker to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walker looks to land a right hand but Hutchinson moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Hutchinson misses the target.#T1#
Walker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hutchinson throws a series of punches but Walker moves out of range.
Walker moves out of range as Hutchinson strikes.
Walker ducks under a wild hook from Hutchinson.
Walker swings widly with a right hand
and Hutchinson counters with a left and a right that stings Walker.
Walker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hutchinson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hutchinson throws a hook but Walker blocks it.
Walker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hutchinson misses with a straight right.
Hutchinson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walker. #T2#
Hutchinson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Walker.
Hutchinson darts in trying to clinch
and Walker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hutchinson closes the distance but Walker moves to the side
and Walker counters with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Walker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Walker loads up on a big right hand but Hutchinson slips the punch.
Hutchinson slips a jab from Walker.#T3#
Walker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hutchinson was well out of range. Poor timing from Walker.
Hutchinson moves to clinch but Walker breaks away
letting Walker counter with a right hand.
Hutchinson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Walker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hutchinson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Walker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hillbilly Walker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Walker scores with a hook.
Hutchinson misses with a combination
and Walker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Walker lands the left hand.#T4#
Hutchinson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walker.
An attempted straight right counter from Hutchinson misses the target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hutchinson misses with a double jab.
Walker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Walker's corner calls for a 1-2. Walker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Walker defending well as Hutchinson loads up on a big left hand.
Walker defending well as Hutchinson loads up on a big left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hutchinson throws a hook but Walker avoids it easily.
Walker misses with a series of wild punches.
Hutchinson takes a body punch but keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hillbilly Walker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Walker winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hillbilly Walker!
After the big win, Hillbilly Walker made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Uncle Rufus Clothing .Co and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: SSKT 24 Chai vs Jarol
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1#
Drew ducks under a wild hook from Blanco.
Drew throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Blanco throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Drew to counter with a crisp jab.
Drew walks into a straight right hand from Blanco.
A punch lands to the side of Drew 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Blanco lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Drew lands a leg kick that knocks Blanco off balance momentarily.
Blanco scores with a nice strike.
Drew thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blanco blocks a leg kick.
Drew throws a low kick but Blanco avoids it.
Drew thuds his shin into the meat of Blanco's side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blanco throws a combination that misses
and Drew counters with a nice body shot.
Drew gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Blanco misses the shot to the body.
Drew with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheers as Blanco lands an impressive looking overhand right. Drew doesn't seem phased though.
Blanco swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Drew.
Nice uppercut there from Blanco.
Drew misses with a looping left.
Blanco looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blanco takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Blanco misses with a wild body shot.
Drew throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Blanco takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Blanco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drew was well out of range. Poor timing from Blanco.
Sloppy strikes from Drew. Those never looked like landing.
Drew throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Drew tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blanco was well out of range. Poor timing from Drew.
Drew steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blanco.
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.
Blanco fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Drew looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Blanco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Drew.
Blanco keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Blanco has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Blanco connects with a jab.
Blanco looks to land a left hand but Drew moved out of range nicely.
Blanco pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Drew back to the cage. Blanco follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Drew throws a leg kick but Blanco checks it.
Drew misses the shot to the body.
Blanco takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Blanco misses.
Blanco 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.
Drew closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Blanco rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Drew moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blanco throws a jab but it's blocked by Drew.
Drew tries to work over Blanco's front leg with a kick but Blanco checks it. #T2#
Sloppy strikes from Drew. Those never looked like landing.
Blanco takes a swing at Drew's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Drew wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Drew swinging wildly here.
Blanco defending well as Drew loads up on a big left hand.
Blanco swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blanco scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Blanco finds it's way through Drew's defenses.
Drew uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blanco.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Blanco.
Blanco avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sloppy strikes from Blanco. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Blanco moves into the clinch.
Drew lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blanco.
Drew pressing his opponent against the cage.
Drew tries to throw a body punch but Blanco avoids it by throwing Drew back against the cage.
Drew manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Drew presses Blanco against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
Drew slowing the pace effectively.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Drew. #BC#
Drew's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Drew gets a clinch.
Drew prevents Blanco from breaking the clinch.
Blanco prevents a body shot from Drew.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Blanco breaks from the clinch.
Drew buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Drew fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Blanco has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Drew throws a leg kick but Blanco sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Blanco is trying to counter with his kicks.
Drew tries to land a leg kick but Blanco saw it coming and moves away.
Blanco tries a quick counter leg kick but Drew is wise to it.
Drew scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Blanco throws a shot to the body.
Blanco moves away from the strike by Drew.
Drew throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drew misses the jab.
Blanco works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Blanco will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blanco throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Drew gets tackled into the cage by Blanco. Blanco maintains the clinch. #T4#
Drew misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drew working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Drew lands with a light punch inside.
A frustrated look appears on Blanco's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Blanco prevents a body shot from Drew.
A short left from Drew.
Drew misses with a punch on the inside.
Blanco misses with some punches.
Drew digs a right hand underneath Blanco's ribcage. Blanco let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Blanco is trying to push Drew away but Drew has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Drew lands an uppercut.
Blanco takes a shot to the head.
Blanco wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Drew keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Blanco's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Blanco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Drew misses.
Drew throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Drew slips under a jab.
Drew throws a leg kick that misses. #T5#
Blanco paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Drew shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Drew throws a solid leg kick but Blanco takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Drew.
Drew backing away here, and Blanco unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Drew tries to score with a low kick but Blanco moves his leg out of the way.
Drew throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rolly Blanco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drew takes a swing at Blanco's ribcage but misses.
Drew throws out a leg kick but Blanco moves out of range and Drew only half commits.
Drew throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blanco sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Drew throws a body punch but Blanco moves out of range.
Drew shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Blanco checks a leg kick nicely.
Drew fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Blanco keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Blanco connects with a nice looking jab. #CL#
Drew clinches up with Blanco and pushes him back against the cage.
Drew lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Blanco working hard to break the clinch.
Drew swings wildly with an uppercut but Blanco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drew pushes Blanco back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Drew stalling. #T6#
Drew lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blanco prevents a body shot from Drew.
Blanco misses with a body punch.
Drew struggles to land a body shot inside as Blanco controls his hands.
Blanco wants to break the clinch but can't.
Drew keeps control of Blanco as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Drew tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Blanco tries to circle away but Drew has him pinned against the cage.
Blanco wants to break free but Drew has control.
Drew lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blanco.#CUT2#It looks like Rick Drew has been cut.
Drew manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC#
Drew breaks the clinch.
Drew attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Drew moves out of range as Blanco strikes.
No joy there for Blanco, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T7##CL#
Drew instigates a clinch.
Drew misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drew throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Blanco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Drew closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Drew.
Blanco prevents a body shot from Drew. #BC2#
Blanco breaks the clinch.
Drew misses with a wild body shot.
Blanco smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Blanco missing with a left hand there. Drew was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Drew seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Blanco throws a head kick but Drew moves out of range.
A slow jab from Blanco misses its intended target.
Drew ducks under a wild hook from Blanco.
Drew jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Drew throws a chopping leg kick but Blanco manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Drew jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Drew moves out of range of the strikes.
Blanco lands a nice shot that snaps Drew's head back.
Drew fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Blanco is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blanco! But no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blanco throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Drew.#T8#
Blanco looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Blanco throws a sloppy head kick and Drew moves out of range easily.
Drew is looking to chop away at Blanco's legs.
A jab from Blanco misses.
Blanco jabs at Drew's body.
Drew connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Drew fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Blanco is out of range.
Blanco looks to land a right hand but Drew moved out of range.
Blanco thumps Drew with a low kick.
Blanco takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Drew ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blanco stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Drew.
Drew slips under a jab.
Drew feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Blanco checks a leg kick.
Blanco scores with a decent looking hook.
Drew throws a low kick but it's checked well by Blanco.
Blanco throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Blanco thows a left - swing and a miss!
Drew looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Drew fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Blanco checks it well.
Blanco's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good leg kick by Drew.
Blanco throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T9#
Drew takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Drew throws the kick towards the body but Blanco avoids it.
Drew throws a head kick that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Blanco checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Blanco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drew misses with a body kick.
Drew tries to clinch but Blanco moves out of range.
It seemed like Blanco was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Blanco checks the leg kick nicely there.
Blanco fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Blanco checks a leg kick.
Blanco throws a hook but Drew blocks it.
Blanco scores with a jab to the head.
Blanco throws a jab but it's blocked by Drew.
Drew walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A solid body kick from Drew.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drew uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blanco.
Drew lands with a nice body kick.
Blanco moves out of range of the leg kick from Drew.
Blanco takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drew tries to work over Blanco's front leg with a kick but Blanco checks it.
Blanco looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rolly Blanco.
I think Blanco has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 10:9
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 10:10
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 10:9

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

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 123
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
Krueger misses with a hook to the body
and Butler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Krueger gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Butler to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Butler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Krueger is keeping the position for now.
Butler passes into half guard.
Butler moves into full mount! Krueger won't be happy about that!
Krueger is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krueger is squirming around, avoiding Butler's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Butler working for a guillotine from mount but Krueger is in no mood to give up. #SUB2#
Butler swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Krueger is now in Butler's guard. A big mistake from Butler there, giving up the dominant position! #T1#
Butler throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Krueger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Krueger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Krueger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Krueger postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Butler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Krueger throws a big elbow that misses.
Krueger stopping the sweep attempt from Butler.
Krueger wants to pass the guard but Butler is keeping the position.
Butler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Krueger manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Butler slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Krueger wants to control but Butler postures up.#T2##SUB2#
Butler is trying to get an arm triangle but Krueger is defending well. #SUB2#
Butler goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Krueger rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Butler's guard! Nice work there by Krueger!
Krueger stopping the sweep attempt from Butler.
Krueger pushes down on Butler's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Butler manages to get to full guard.
Krueger with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Butler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3##SUB2#
Butler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Krueger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Krueger stopping the sweep attempt from Butler.
Krueger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Butler is keeping the position for now.
Butler trying to control the position.
Krueger is pushing down on Butler's leg trying to pass to half guard. Butler is fighting to maintain full guard but Krueger has managed to sneak the leg through.
Krueger prevents Butler from improving his position.
Butler wants to control but Krueger is keeping busy.
Krueger has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Krueger landing strikes, looking to finish! #T4#
Krueger misses with a head shot.
Krueger throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Butler is trying desperately to improve position.
Krueger thowing shots but they're missing.
Krueger prevents Butler from getting the reversal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krueger throws some wild stikes that Butler manages to avoid easily.
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 Drew Krueger will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Butler needs to keep his hands up - Krueger had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#It looks like Nico Butler has been cut.
Butler tries a head kick but it misses.
Krueger is looking to counter punch.
Butler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Krueger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Butler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krueger lands a right hook to the body.
Butler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Krueger is fending him off so far but Butler persists. Nope, Krueger circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Krueger lands a big uppercut and Butler crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Butler looks OK. Krueger waves Butler back to his feet!#ROC#Butler is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krueger lands a nice looking body shot.
Butler is still on wobbly legs! Can Krueger finish him?
Butler is breathing heavily.
Krueger just misses with a punch to the body.
Butler seems to have recovered his senses.
Butler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A quick step to the side and Krueger tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Butler throws a lazy uppercut
and Krueger counters with a nice body shot.
Drew Krueger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krueger throws a body shot but no joy.
Butler drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Krueger defends it well.#KD#
Krueger lands a big right hand that sends Butler crashing to the mat! Krueger stays standing though and waves Butler back to his feet!
Krueger punishes Butler's body with a nice straight punch.
Krueger measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Butler! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Drew Krueger!

Event: CCC 88
Date: Nov 10, 2024

#R1#
Sprintin throws a looping overhand right but Hanselman ducks down to avoid it.
Hanselman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sprintin.
Sprintin throws a jab but it's blocked by Hanselman.
Hanselman tries to move into range but Sprintin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hanselman misses with a wild body shot.
Hanselman lands a jab to Sprintin's midsection.
Hanselman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hanselman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hanselman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sprintin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hanselman.
Stevie Hanselman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanselman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hanselman lands with a nice combination. Sprintin backs away looking to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sprintin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hanselman staying out of range there.
Hanselman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sprintin.
Sprintin pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Sprintin avoids the body shot from Hanselman.
Sprintin misses with a hook to the body
enabling Hanselman to counter with a crisp jab.
Sprintin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sprintin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sprintin lands with a straight right. Hanselman didn't see that one coming.
Hanselman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sprintin.
Hanselman cracks Sprintin with an open hand slap.
Hanselman misses with a looping left.
Hanselman with a poor takedown
letting Sprintin counter with a right hand.
Sprintin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sprintin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hanselman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sprintin connects with a looping right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hanselman throws a hook but Sprintin blocks it.
Hanselman misses the shot to the body.
Hanselman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A lazy left from Sprintin finds it's target.#T2#
Hanselman swings for the body but Sprintin moves out of range.
Sprintin misses with a body shot.
Sprintin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanselman.
Sprintin throws a body shot but no joy.
Sprintin lands a jab to the head.
Sprintin misses with a looping left.
Hanselman throws a hook but Sprintin blocks it.
Hanselman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sprintin circles away quickly and effectively.
Sprintin was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sprintin scores with a jab to the body.
Hanselman throws a nice looking combination but Sprintin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hanselman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hanselman misses with a lunging right hand
and Hanselman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hanselman throws a right hand that misses #KD2#
and Sprintin counters with a nice right hand that sends Hanselman toppling to the canvas! Hanselman scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Sprintin finish him?!#ROC2#Hanselman is rocked!
Hanselman tries to bum rush Sprintin with a series of wild strikes but Sprintin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sprintin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Oh Hanselman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hanselman digs a good body shot into Sprintin's ribs.
Hanselman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hanselman scores with a nice right hand.
Hanselman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sprintin rattles Hanselman with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Hanselman tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Sprintin dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Hanselman stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Phil Sprintin!
A very excited looking Phil Sprintin rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 116
Date: Nov 02, 2024

#R1#
Piotr digs a good body shot into Hutchinson's ribs.
Piotr throws a jab but it's blocked by Hutchinson.
Piotr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Hutchinson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Piotr slips a jab from Hutchinson.
Hutchinson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hutchinson walks into a stiff left hand from Piotr.
Hutchinson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio in the buildup to the fight.
Piotr lands a jab.
Piotr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Piotr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Piotr digs a good body shot into Hutchinson's ribs.
Piotr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A looping hook to the body misses from Piotr. Hutchinson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Piotr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An attempted straight right counter from Hutchinson misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Hutchinson misses the target.
Piotr lands a glancing blow to the side of Hutchinson's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A swing and a miss from Piotr.
A lazy left from Piotr finds it's target.#T1#
Piotr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hutchinson.
Hutchinson dodges the punch combination from Piotr.
Piotr scores with a jab to the head.
Piotr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hutchinson circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Hutchinson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hutchinson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Piotr throws out the jab.
Hutchinson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Piotr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Piotr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hutchinson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Piotr misses with a looping left.
Piotr lands with a nice body punch.
Piotr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hutchinson counters with a left and a right that stings Piotr.
Maciej Piotr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Piotr throws a hook but Hutchinson avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Piotr.#T2#
Piotr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Piotr looks to move away, Hutchinson throws a big counter combo but Piotr just gets out of the way.
Piotr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hutchinson throws out the jab.
Piotr throws a body punch but Hutchinson moves out of range.
Hutchinson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Piotr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Piotr misses with an uppercut.
Piotr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Piotr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hutchinson throws a looping overhand right but Piotr ducks down to avoid it.
Hutchinson looks to land a right hand but Piotr moved out of range.
Hutchinson throws a right hand that Piotr ducks under and follows up with a left that Piotr also avoids with ease.
Piotr cracks Hutchinson with a good jab.
Piotr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Hutchinson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Piotr cracks Hutchinson with an open hand slap.
Hutchinson throws a looping overhand right but Piotr ducks down to avoid it.
Hutchinson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Hutchinson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Piotr.
Piotr lands a head shot.
Jab from Piotr.
A swing and a miss from Piotr.
Piotr moves out of range as Hutchinson strikes.
Piotr blocks a jab.
Hutchinson throws a lazy right hand but Piotr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Piotr throws a looping overhand right but Hutchinson ducks down to avoid it.
Hutchinson misses with a two punch combination.
Hutchinson ducks under a wild hook from Piotr.
Piotr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hutchinson throws out the jab.
Hutchinson drops his hands momentarily and Piotr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hutchinson misses with a combination
and Piotr counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Hutchinson misses with a looping left.
Piotr cracks Hutchinson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Piotr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hutchinson. Hutchinson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Piotr dodges the punch combination from Hutchinson.
Piotr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hutchinson.
Piotr misses the jab.
Hutchinson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Piotr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hutchinson moves away.
Piotr throws a right hand that misses
and Hutchinson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hutchinson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Piotr cracks Hutchinson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Hutchinson moves into range and clinches up with Piotr.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maciej Piotr dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Hutchinson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Piotr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hutchinson scrambles back to his feet.
Hutchinson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Piotr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hutchinson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Some wild striking there from Hutchinson.
Piotr jabs Hutchinson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Piotr lands a lovely overhand right.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hutchinson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hutchinson missing with a left hand there. Piotr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Piotr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hutchinson needs to keep his hands up - Piotr had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piotr slips under a jab.
Piotr throws a right hand that misses
and Hutchinson counters with a series of strikes. Piotr will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Piotr misses the shot to the body.
Piotr misses with a straight left. #T1#
Piotr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Piotr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hutchinson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Piotr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hutchinson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Piotr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Piotr works the jab nicely.
Piotr swings widly with a right hand
and Hutchinson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hutchinson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Piotr dips to his left and cracks Hutchinson with an uppercut!
Hutchinson misses with a few strikes there.
Piotr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Hutchinson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Piotr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hutchinson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Piotr counters with a stiff right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hutchinson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big right from Hutchinson misses.
A little jabbing left from Piotr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Hutchinson swings widly with a right hand
enabling Piotr to counter with a crisp jab.
Piotr fails to land with a series of punches.
Piotr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hutchinson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Piotr lands a nice shot that snaps Hutchinson's head back.
Piotr jabs Hutchinson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Piotr looks to land a right hand but Hutchinson moved out of range.
Piotr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hutchinson is looking for a counter combo.
A decent looking cross lands there for Piotr.
Maciej Piotr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Piotr scores with a decent looking hook.
A big right from Piotr misses.
Nice uppercut there from Piotr.
Piotr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hutchinson scores with a nice right hand. #T3#
Piotr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Piotr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hutchinson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Piotr. Hutchinson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jamison Hutchinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hutchinson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hutchinson staying out of range there.
Hutchinson throws a hook but Piotr blocks it.
Hutchinson doesn't manage to clinch there - Piotr circles away.
Piotr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Piotr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Piotr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hutchinson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Piotr pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hutchinson back to the cage. Piotr follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hutchinson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Piotr feints a jab promting Hutchinson to slip. Piotr then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hutchinson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jab, jab by Piotr - just one landing. #T4#
Piotr throws a jab but it's blocked by Hutchinson.
Piotr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hutchinson counters with a nice uppercut.
Hutchinson misses the jab.
Hutchinson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Piotr walks into a jab.
Hutchinson needs to keep his hands up - Piotr had a free shot at his head there.
Hutchinson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Piotr.
Piotr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hutchinson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Piotr.
Hutchinson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Piotr works the jab nicely.
Piotr with a jab.
Hutchinson misses with a right hand
and Piotr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maciej Piotr 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Hutchinson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Piotr throws a nice looking combination but Hutchinson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hutchinson tries to clinch but Piotr moves out of range.
Hutchinson moves out of range of the strikes.
Piotr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Good shot there by Piotr.
Hutchinson throws a looping overhand right but Piotr ducks down to avoid it.
Piotr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hutchinson defending well as Piotr loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piotr throws an overhand right that lands on Hutchinson's shoulder, as Hutchinson tries to avoid the shot.
Piotr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hutchinson misses with an uppercut.
Piotr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hutchinson sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Piotr misses with a straight left.
Hutchinson is looking for a counter combo.
Piotr misses with a hook. Hutchinson ducked under it nicely.
Piotr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Piotr throws a jab but it's blocked by Hutchinson.
Hutchinson throws a series of punches but Piotr moves out of range.
Hutchinson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hutchinson fails to land with a series of punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hutchinson, as that shot connected.
Piotr cracks a nice hook into Hutchinson's ribs.
Hutchinson moves away from the strike by Piotr.
Hutchinson looks to land a right hand but Piotr moved out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Piotr as he connects with a hook.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Piotr! #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hutchinson misses with an uppercut. Piotr saw that one coming.
Piotr throws a sloppy body shot
and Hutchinson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Piotr is rocked!
Piotr throws a hook but Hutchinson avoids it easily.
Hutchinson is looking to counter punch.
Piotr is still on wobbly legs! Can Hutchinson finish him?
Hutchinson pounces like a tiger and cracks Piotr with a vicious hook! Piotr is down but not out! Hutchinson follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jamison Hutchinson!

Event: SSKT 23 San Chai vs Shitnobi
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1#
Allen tries to clinch there but Drew circles away.
Drew lands a nice shot to the body.
Drew moves out of range of the leg kick from Allen.
Allen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Drew sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Drew jabs at Allen's body.
Allen misses the jab.
Drew waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Allen.
Allen throws a low kick, looking for Drew's leg but Drew calmly moves out of range.
Allen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Drew counters with a stiff right hand.
Allen ducks under a wild hook from Drew.
Drew lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Allen loads up on a big right hand but Drew slips the punch.
Allen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick from Allen lands but Drew takes it in his stride.
Drew throws a sloppy head kick and Allen moves out of range easily.
Allen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Drew moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Allen looks to land a right hand but Drew moved out of range.
Allen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drew tries a head kick but it misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Drew staying out of range there.
Drew lands a high kick!
A punch combination from Allen misses.
Allen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Drew pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Allen misses with the combination.
Allen with a nice cross.
Drew swats away the attempt to clinch by Allen.
Drew moves out of range as Allen strikes.
Drew throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Allen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice defenses there by Drew.
Allen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Drew looks to score with a jab to the body but Allen is just out of range.
Drew takes a swing at Allen's ribcage but misses.
Allen misses with a few strikes there.
Allen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Drew counter with a right hand.
Drew keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Allen.
Allen scores with a hook to the body. Drew takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Drew throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Allen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Drew lands a jab to Allen's midsection.
Allen looks to land a left hand but Drew moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Allen misses with a hook. Drew ducked under it nicely.
Drew misses with a body shot. #T2#
Drew misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Allen.
Drew staying out of range there.
Drew misses with a low kick.
Allen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drew.
Drew throws a front kick aimed at Allen's knee but Allen avoids it well.
Drew misses with a straight right.
Allen with a jab.
Allen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drew was well out of range. Poor timing from Allen.
Drew throws a body kick that misses.
That kick from Allen tenderised Drew's leg. Drew is trying to keep his angry face on.
Drew digs a good hook to Allen's body.
Allen throws a jab but it's blocked by Drew.
Drew is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Allen rather than just go for the knockout.
Allen scores with a three punch combo!
Allen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drew.
Drew scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Drew lands with a cross.
Xander Allen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drew is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Donk. Drew catches Allen right on the button with a cross.
Drew showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Allen.
Allen throws a looping overhand right but Drew ducks down to avoid it.
Allen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Drew takes a swing at Allen's ribcage but misses.
Drew changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Drew scores with a nice strike.
Allen lands a body shot.
Drew moves out of range of the leg kick from Allen.
A nice inside leg kick there by Allen. That's going to slow Drew down.
Allen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Drew counters with a nice uppercut.
Drew blocks a jab.
Allen misses with the combination.
Allen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Allen throws a jab but it's blocked by Drew.
Drew ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Drew throws the kick towards the body but Allen avoids it.
Allen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Drew. Drew obviously looking to wear him down.
Allen lands with a hook. Drew tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Allen checks a leg kick nicely.
Drew takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Allen misses with an uppercut.
Drew throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Allen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Allen. Drew does a little dance to reset his feet.
Allen misses with a low kick as Drew jumps back.
Drew misses with a body shot.
Allen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Drew.
Allen throws a lazy right hand but Drew sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Drew is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Allen with a body shot.
Allen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Drew slips a jab and a cross from Allen.
Drew fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Allen manages to avoid it.
Drew moves out of range of the body kick from Allen.
Allen lands a lovely overhand right.
Drew goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Drew throws a leg kick but Allen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Drew dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Drew uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Allen.
Drew fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice shot lands for Allen.
Drew ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Drew displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Allen throws out the jab.
Drew is looking to slow Allen down with leg kicks.
Drew misses with a jab, cross combination. #T5#
Allen tries to close the distance and clinch but Drew swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Drew ducks under a wild hook from Allen.
A nice side step and Drew releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Drew scores with a body shot.
Drew moves out of range of the strikes.
Drew jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Allen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drew throws out the jab.
Allen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Drew uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Allen.
Allen throws a right hand that Drew ducks under and follows up with a left that Drew also avoids with ease.
Drew misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Allen misses its intended target.
Drew defending well as Allen loads up on a big left hand.
A nice side step and Drew releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Drew lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Allen slips under a jab.
Allen 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 misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Allen.
Allen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drew thuds his right hand into Allen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Drew throws out a loose jab but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drew scoring well with a low kick there.
Drew throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T6#
Allen cracks Drew with a right hand to the side of the head.
Drew uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Allen misses with a hook. Drew ducked under it nicely.
Drew is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Allen with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Drew.
Allen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drew swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Allen avoids the body shot from Drew.
Drew takes a swing at Allen's ribcage but misses.
Allen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Allen lunges at Drew with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Drew's hand.
Drew's corner calls for a 1-2. Drew obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Drew moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Allen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Allen throws a lazy right hand but Drew sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Drew takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Drew checks the leg kick.
Drew displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Allen throws out the jab.
Drew looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Drew takes a swing at Allen's ribcage but misses.
Allen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Drew scores with a nice body kick.
Drew changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T7#
Allen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Drew closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Allen dips to his left and cracks Drew with an uppercut!
Allen scores with the left hand. Drew knows he should have avoided that one.
Allen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drew moves away.
Allen tries to score with a low kick but Drew moves his leg out of the way.
A nice leg kick lands there from Allen.
An inside leg kick lands from Drew.
Drew throws a body punch but Allen moves out of range.
Allen throws out a leg kick but Drew moves out of range and Allen only half commits.
Allen throws out a loose jab but Drew uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drew dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Allen avoids the body shot from Drew.
The fighters circling - Allen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Drew doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Drew lands with a kick to the temple. Allen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
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!
Drew slips a jab and a cross from Allen.
Drew throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Allen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A left lands for Drew.
Drew tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Allen was well out of range. Poor timing from Drew.
Allen slips a straight right by Drew.#T8#
Drew throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Drew lands with a nice body punch.
Drew uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Allen.
Allen misses with a wild combination.
Drew lands a right hook to the body.
Allen missing with a left hand there. Drew was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Drew thows a left - swing and a miss!
Allen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Drew misses the shot to the body.
Drew throws a hook but Allen blocks it.
Allen tries to land a leg kick but Drew saw it coming and moves away.
Drew misses with a head kick.
Allen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drew.
Allen lands a jab to the nose.
Drew takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Drew takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Allen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Drew wants to slow Allen down by chopping away at his legs.
Allen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Allen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T9#
Drew misses the jab.
Drew ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Allen moves away.
Allen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drew manages to avoid it.
Allen doesn't manage to clinch there - Drew circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Drew misses the target.
Allen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Drew slips a jab from Allen.
Drew cracks a nice hook into Allen's ribs.
Drew scores with a shot to the body.
Drew throws the left hand but Allen avoids the punch easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Drew, as that shot connected.
Allen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Allen connects with a looping right hand.
Drew tries a head kick but it misses.
Drew connects with a single shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Allen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Drew throws a series of punches but Allen avoids them all with ease.
Drew throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Allen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Drew moves out of range as Allen strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rick Drew.
Well Drew 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 9:10
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 10:9
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 9:10

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

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 108
Date: Oct 12, 2024

#R1#
Krueger misses with a hook
and Zimmerman counters with a leg kick.
Zimmerman lands a right hook to the body.
Zimmerman connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT#It looks like Drew Krueger has been cut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zimmerman. That's going to slow Krueger down.
Zimmerman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zimmerman lunges at Krueger with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Krueger's hand.
Krueger misses with a wild body shot.
Krueger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zimmerman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Zimmerman misses the target. #KD#
Zimmerman cracks Krueger with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Krueger looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Zimmerman finish him? #ROC#Krueger is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krueger looks up at the clock. Bad move! Zimmerman lands a right hand from hell, dropping Krueger. Zimmerman pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rowan Zimmerman!
Rowan Zimmerman seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CCC 81
Date: Oct 12, 2024

#R1#
Hanselman cracks Kersikov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hanselman shoots in looking for a takedown. Kersikov tries to sprawl out of it but Hanselman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kersikov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hanselman misses with a two punch combination.
Hanselman misses with a body shot.
Kersikov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Hanselman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Kersikov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kersikov wants to control but Hanselman is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kersikov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hanselman pulls his head out easily.
Hanselman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kersikov 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.
Kersikov controlling the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Hanselman is pressing down on Kersikov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kersikov is holding on for now.
Kersikov is pressing down on Hanselman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hanselman works over Kersikov with some ground and pound from guard.
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.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Hanselman from controlling successfully.
Kersikov looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kersikov is on top in guard. #REVB#
Kersikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kersikov throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Kersikov stands up over Hanselman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kersikov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hanselman wants to sweep but no luck.
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. #REVR#
Kersikov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hanselman is thwarting Kersikov's attempts to control the position.
Kersikov manages to get to full guard.
Kersikov has his hands on Hanselman's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Let's hope that Kersikov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hanselman throws a strike but Kersikov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Kersikov distracts Hanselman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hanselman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hanselman preventing the sweep.
Hanselman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kersikov's head.
Hanselman postures up in Kersikov's guard and throws a big left but Kersikov blocks it. #T4#
Kersikov controls Hanselman momentarily but Hanselman frees himself.
Kersikov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hanselman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kersikov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hanselman throws an elbow that misses. Kersikov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hanselman's guard. Nice move by Kersikov!#REVB#
Hanselman 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.
Kersikov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanselman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanselman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanselman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stevie Hanselman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hanselman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hanselman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
Hanselman looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Kersikov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hanselman moves out of range as Kersikov strikes.
Hanselman throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hanselman.
Kersikov feints the counter takedown.
Hanselman misses with a body shot.
And Kersikov tries to counter it with a takedown but Hanselman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
Hanselman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanselman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kersikov slips a jab from Hanselman.
Kersikov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kersikov lands with an overhand left.
Kersikov slips a jab from Hanselman.
Kersikov misses the jab.#T1#
Hanselman scores with a nice head shot.
Stevie Hanselman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov throws a big shot that misses.
Kersikov scores with a punch to the head.
Hanselman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hanselman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kersikov connects with a body shot that sends Hanselman's belly button to the back.
Hanselman tries to clinch up but Kersikov circles away and keeps his distance.
Hanselman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hanselman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hanselman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hanselman misses the shot to the body.
Kersikov with the counter takedown but Hanselman avoids it easily.
Stevie Hanselman is winning the standup battle so far.
Kersikov misses with a left hand #TD#
and Hanselman counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kersikov!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
Kersikov wants to control but Hanselman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kersikov 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!
Kersikov keeps control of the position as Hanselman tries to break free.
Kersikov lands a shot to the head.
Hanselman is covering up but some of the strikes from Kersikov are getting through and doing damage.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kersikov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Hanselman rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Kersikov is nestled in close to Hanselman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kersikov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kersikov uses his free foot to push down on Hanselman's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hanselman.
A nice elbow there by Kersikov.
Kersikov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kersikov prevents Hanselman from getting the reversal.
Kersikov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hanselman is looking to escape.
Kersikov dominating with strikes here.
Hanselman taking shots to the head. #T4#
Hanselman working to try and regain half guard.
Hanselman is in a horrible position here. Kersikov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hanselman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Kersikov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hanselman is looking to escape.
BOOM! Kersikov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanselman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Volodymyr Kersikov 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.#R3#
Hanselman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hanselman misses the shot to the body.
Hanselman misses with a looping right.
Kersikov lands with a shot to the body.
Kersikov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kersikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Hanselman.
Hanselman missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hanselman throws a series of punches but Kersikov avoids them all with ease.
Kersikov with the counter takedown but Hanselman avoids it easily.
Hanselman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanselman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hanselman throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Hanselman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kersikov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Kersikov moves out of range as Hanselman strikes.
Kersikov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Kersikov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kersikov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kersikov lands a couple of elbows.
Kersikov lands a couple of digs.
Hanselman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kersikov is stalling in the full guard.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanselman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kersikov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kersikov sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Hanselman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
Kersikov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Hanselman.
Hanselman keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass.
Kersikov scoring with some ground and pound.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Hanselman.
Hanselman looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kersikov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T3#
Hanselman wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kersikov lands strikes from half guard.
Kersikov trying to control the pace.
Hanselman wants to get back to full guard but Kersikov has mounted him!
Kersikov lands a big elbow.
Hanselman tries to reverse the position but Kersikov maintains control.
Kersikov landing strikes from the mount.
Hanselman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kersikov lands a heavy elbow. #T4#
Hanselman manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Kersikov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hanselman is just riding it out for now. Kersikov eventually gives up the hold.
Hanselman taking some punishment here, with Kersikov in his half guard.
Kersikov controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kersikov lands with a punch from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Volodymyr Kersikov really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Hanselman moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hanselman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kersikov.
Hanselman slips under a jab from Kersikov.
Hanselman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hanselman throws a right hand that Kersikov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kersikov also avoids with ease.
Hanselman throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov slips under a jab from Hanselman.
Kersikov lands an overhand right.
Hanselman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hanselman throws out the jab.
Hanselman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kersikov throws a jab when Hanselman was well out of range.
Hanselman feinted with a counter takedown.
Hanselman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Kersikov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Hanselman keeps moving. #T1#
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. #REVR#
Hanselman is trying to control the action in half guard but Kersikov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kersikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kersikov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kersikov trying to hold on to Hanselman's head to control him but Hanselman postures up.
Kersikov trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Hanselman prevents Kersikov from getting the reversal.
Hanselman is landing with some decent strikes but Kersikov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T2#
Hanselman putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Volodymyr Kersikov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kersikov prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Kersikov regains half guard.
Kersikov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hanselman lands a nice short elbow.
Hanselman wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is defending well.
Hanselman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanselman looks to land a strike but Kersikov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#SUB2#
Kersikov has his foot on Hanselman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hanselman works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Hanselman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kersikov is trying to keep Hanselman in close.
Kersikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hanselman manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Kersikov with a nice head shot there.
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. #REVR#
Hanselman is thwarting Kersikov's attempts to control the position.
Kersikov wants to improve his position but Hanselman is controlling well.
Kersikov is still trying to improve position.#T4#
Hanselman is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Hanselman lands a couple of elbows.
Hanselman chips away with some ground and pound.
Hanselman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hanselman throws an elbow that misses. Kersikov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hanselman's guard. Nice move by Kersikov!#REVB#
Kersikov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kersikov postures up.
Hanselman wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stevie Hanselman had his way with Volodymyr Kersikov in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Kersikov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kersikov looks to land a left hand but Hanselman moved out of range nicely.
Hanselman appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hanselman ducks right into an uppercut from Kersikov.
Kersikov stuns Hanselman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kersikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hanselman throws out the jab. #CL#
Hanselman drives through and clinches with Kersikov against the cage.
Kersikov prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kersikov.
Hanselman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov tries to stall but Hanselman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kersikov is pressed up against the cage. Hanselman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kersikov down to the mat. Kersikov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hanselman moves away from the strike by Kersikov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Hanselman does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Kersikov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T1#
Kersikov working the head and body with strikes.
Kersikov scoring with punches and elbows.
Kersikov landing strikes.
Hanselman is trying to improve his position.
Kersikov scores with punches from side control.
Hanselman is looking to regain half guard here but Kersikov keeps moving and retains side control.
Hanselman is trying to control Kersikov's posture but Kersikov avoids it.
Hanselman is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kersikov connects with a decent elbow. #T2#
Kersikov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hanselman is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Kersikov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hanselman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hanselman tries to buck Kersikov off but Kersikov is having none of it.
Hanselman is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kersikov connects with a decent elbow.
Kersikov wants to control for a moment but Hanselman uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T3#
Hanselman is trying to get back to full guard.
Hanselman is working hard here to advance position.
Hanselman taking some punishment here, with Kersikov in his half guard.
Kersikov is trying to control. Hanselman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kersikov working Hanselman over with strikes.
Kersikov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kersikov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hanselman is refusing to be controlled, as Kersikov sits in half guard. #T4#
Kersikov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kersikov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kersikov drops an elbow to the side of Hanselman's head.
Hanselman manages to get to full guard.
Kersikov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanselman keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Hanselman wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Volodymyr Kersikov! Volodymyr Kersikov retains his bantamweight title!
A very excited looking Volodymyr Kersikov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SSKT 22 Fireworks
Date: Sep 28, 2024

#R1#
Drew throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Drew changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Drew misses with a shot to the body
and Miettinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Rick Drew has been cut.
Miettinen walks into a left hand.
Jab from Drew.
A solid leg kick lands there for Miettinen.
Miettinen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Miettinen lands a jab.
Drew throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drew checks a leg kick.
Drew scores with a hook to the body. Miettinen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miettinen ducks under a wild hook from Drew.
Drew displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miettinen throws out the jab.
Drew tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Drew punishes Miettinen's body with a nice straight punch.
Miettinen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Drew's head.
Drew ducks under a wild hook from Miettinen.
Drew uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miettinen.
Drew is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Drew throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Miettinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Miettinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Drew is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Miettinen rather than just go for the knockout.
Miettinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Miettinen is looking to counter punch.
Drew uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miettinen.
Drew let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Drew misses with a wild body shot.
Nice cross by Drew.
Miettinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Drew throws a sloppy head kick and Miettinen moves out of range easily.
Drew throws a right and a left that Miettinen avoids nicely.
Miettinen misses with a two punch combination.
Drew looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Drew comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Miettinen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Drew misses with a wild combination.
Miettinen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Drew misses the shot to the body.
Miettinen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Miettinen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Drew takes a swing at Miettinen's ribcage but misses.
Drew moves into range and connects with a jab.
Drew looks to land a combination but Miettinen avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miettinen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Drew throws a lazy uppercut
and Miettinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Miettinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drew.
Miettinen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Drew in his tracks. #ROC#Drew is rocked!
Miettinen closes the distance and catches Drew with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Drew is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Drew is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Drew is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Miettinen takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Jukka Miettinen!

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