Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: FCL 73 - Brown vs Tyson
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
Kurth swinging wildly here.
Rollins is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rollins looks for a takedown but Kurth sprawls well.
Kurth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kurth on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Kurth. Those never looked like landing.
Kurth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kurth let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rollins shoots for a takedown but Kurth saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1#
Rollins misses with a left hand
and Kurth counters with a left to the body. #TD#
Rollins gets a takedown into half guard.
Kurth tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
We've been hearing that Rollins has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Rollins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rollins controlling the action here.
Kurth looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rollins's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
Rollins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kurth keeps working.
Rollins looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kurth is holding on to half guard well.
Rollins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Kurth tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rollins swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Kurth fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rollins, pushing him back against the cage.
Rollins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kurth's elbow.
Rollins throws a punch but it's blocked by Kurth. #BC2#
Kurth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the body from Kurth misses
and Rollins counters with a straight right hand.
Rollins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kurth swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adan Rollins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rollins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kurth.
Rollins dives in for a single leg takedown but Kurth sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kurth let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#BC2#
Kurth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kurth lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kurth.#T4#
Rollins misses the jab.
Despite the aggression on Kurth's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sloppy strikes from Kurth. Those never looked like landing.
Rollins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Rollins falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kurth counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rollins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kurth counters with a left and a right that stings Rollins.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rollins misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yilmaz Kurth dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Kurth lands a slapping body shot.
Kurth throws a right and a left that Rollins avoids nicely.
Rollins is looking to counter punch.
Rollins shoots in looking for a takedown. Kurth tries to sprawl out of it but Rollins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kurth manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rollins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rollins throws a body shot but no joy.
Kurth throws a combination. Rollins tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kurth gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD#
Rollins feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kurth lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Rollins wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Kurth looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kurth stops Rollins from standing up.
Rollins seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Rollins is looking for a triangle here but Kurth uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T3#
Rollins struggling a bit here.
Rollins tries to improve position but can't.
What's Rollins going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Rollins is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SU2#
Kurth decides to stand back up. Kurth steps back and let's Rollins get back to his feet.
Rollins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A combination from Kurth does no damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A combination from Kurth does no damage.
Rollins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yilmaz Kurth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rollins misses with a straight right.
Adan Rollins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurth pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rollins back to the cage. Kurth follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rollins just misses with a punch to the body.
Yilmaz Kurth is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rollins throws a shot from downtown. Kurth moves away and avoids it.
Kurth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rollins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurth stuffs the takedown attempt from Rollins. Rollins gets slowly back to his feet.
Kurth scores with a shot to the body.
Kurth is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rollins rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
Kurth lands a slapping body shot.
Rollins misses with a takedown
and Kurth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kurth misses with a double jab.
A combination from Kurth does no damage.
Rollins missing with a left hand there. Kurth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Rollins backs off Kurth throws a huge counter combo but Rollins manages to avoid it all.
Adan Rollins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kurth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rollins is looking to counter the offense by Kurth and move into the clinch.
Rollins throws a right hand that misses
and Kurth counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kurth lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kurth.
Kurth fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rollins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kurth 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.
Kurth swinging wildly here.
Rollins was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kurth misses with a combination
and Rollins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Kurth connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rollins momentarily.
Rollins throws a poor cross that misses
and Kurth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kurth misses with a double jab.
Rollins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Despite the aggression on Kurth's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kurth.
Rollins shoots and misses
and Kurth counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adan Rollins. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Kurth throws a right hand that Rollins ducks under and follows up with a left that Rollins also avoids with ease.
Rollins misses with a hook
enabling Kurth to counter with a crisp jab.
Kurth throws a right hand that Rollins ducks under and follows up with a left that Rollins also avoids with ease.
Yilmaz Kurth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kurth lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kurth lands a jab-cross combination.
Rollins misses with a hook
and Kurth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rollins misses with an uppercut
and Kurth counters with a one-two to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yilmaz Kurth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kurth 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yilmaz Kurth!
A very excited looking Yilmaz Kurth 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: SYN 1118 Rose vs. Rozhkov II
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1#
Barbosa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McFistface.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbosa misses the target.
McFistface turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barbosa avoids the head kick by McFistface. #CL2#
McFistface fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barbosa, pushing him back against the cage.
McFistface blocks an uppercut.
Barbosa scores with a nice hook to the head.
McFistface looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barbosa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Barbosa lands a body punch.
Barbosa scores with a hook to the body.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by McFistface.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFistface is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Barbosa to keep the fight standing.
Barbosa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Barbosa fails to land.
Barbosa prevents a body shot from McFistface.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McFistface. #TD2#
McFistface tightens his grip and picks Barbosa up, before dumping him to the ground. Barbosa manages to land in guard. #T1#
McFistface postures up in Barbosa's guard and throws a big left but Barbosa blocks it.
McFistface prevents Barbosa from getting back to his feet.
McFistface working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McFistface working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McFistface with a nice head shot there.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw McFistface working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB2#
McFistface drops back, looking for a kneebar! Barbosa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Barbosa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Barbosa! #REVR#
McFistface is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
McFistface is trying to control Barbosa's posture but Barbosa avoids it. #SU#
Barbosa stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL2#
McFistface moves into the clinch.
Barbosa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barbosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
I was talking to Barbosa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Barbosa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barbosa is leaning against McFistface and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barbosa throws a punch but it's blocked by McFistface.
Barbosa misses with the head strike. #T3#
McFistface is looking to take this one to the mat.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McFistface.
McFistface's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McFistface is trying to pull guard but Barbosa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Antonio Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dougie McFistface.
Barbosa stops a takedown attempt from McFistface.
Barbosa scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD2#
McFistface jumps guard.
Barbosa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Barbosa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McFistface has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
McFistface 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.
Barbosa wants to stand but McFistface is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
McFistface working a defensive guard but Barbosa passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Barbosa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Barbosa throws the kick towards the body but McFistface avoids it.
McFistface misses with a double jab
and Barbosa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McFistface tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McFistface lands a head kick. Barbosa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McFistface tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barbosa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McFistface wants to clinch.
McFistface throws a lazy head kick
and Barbosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFistface tries to close the distance and clinch but Barbosa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McFistface throws a sloppy head kick and Barbosa moves out of range easily.
McFistface tries to clinch up.
Barbosa lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
McFistface misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for McFistface. #T1#
McFistface is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Barbosa blocks a head kick by McFistface.
McFistface throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barbosa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Antonio Barbosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McFistface steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
McFistface throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A head kick misses from McFistface.
Barbosa throws a wild body kick that McFistface sees coming a mile off.
Barbosa keeps the fight on the outside.
Barbosa thinks about countering with a head kick.
Dougie McFistface seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McFistface fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barbosa half committed to a counter leg kick.
McFistface looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McFistface misses with an attempted mid kick.
McFistface's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McFistface duly obliges.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses.
Barbosa moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMcFistface.#TD2#
McFistface shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Barbosa's guard.#T2#
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!#ES#
Barbosa pushes McFistface off and scrambles back to his feet.
McFistface wants to clinch.
McFistface avoids a kick to the body.
McFistface is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The fight stays on the outside here - McFistface looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barbosa throws a big counter combination but McFistface scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McFistface uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbosa.#CL2#
McFistface rushes Barbosa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barbosa.
McFistface goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
McFistface pulls guard.
McFistface wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McFistface is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Barbosa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McFistface seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
McFistface looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barbosa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McFistface tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McFistface scores with a three punch combo!
McFistface throws a right and a left that Barbosa avoids nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dougie McFistface showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
McFistface misses with the body kick
and Barbosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McFistface tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barbosa circles away from the clinch attempt#KD#
and Barbosa counters with a head kick that drops McFistface to the mat! McFistface scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#McFistface is rocked!
McFistface throws a sloppy head kick and Barbosa moves out of range easily.
McFistface misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barbosa misses the shot to the body.
McFistface throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Barbosa checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
McFistface pushes Barbosa up against the cage in a clinch.
McFistface fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD2#
McFistface has picked Barbosa up - he's going for a ride! McFistface dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa pushes McFistface off looking to stand but McFistface dives back in and keeps control. #T1##SUB2#
McFistface seems to be working for a kimura but Barbosa defends the submission attempt.#ES#
Barbosa kicks off McFistface and gets to his feet.
A head kick misses from McFistface.
No luck for McFistface with that takedown attempt.
McFistface throws a sloppy head kick and Barbosa moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Barbosa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barbosa cracks McFistface with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Barbosa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Barbosa. #KD#
Barbosa lands a big uppercut and McFistface crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but McFistface looks OK. Barbosa waves McFistface back to his feet!
McFistface is still on wobbly legs! Can Barbosa finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McFistface goes for a double leg but Barbosa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Barbosa continues to drive forward.
Antonio Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dougie McFistface.
McFistface takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
McFistface sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
McFistface throws a lazy head kick
and Barbosa counters with a solid body kick.
Barbosa cracks McFistface with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antonio Barbosa!
Antonio Barbosa thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: FCL 67 - Dux vs Mesquita
Date: Dec 04, 2024

#R1#
Kurth throws a right and a left that Zulu avoids nicely.
As Kurth tries to get set, Zulu tries to push him back and clinch up but Kurth manages to avoid the attempt.
Kurth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zulu.
Zulu doesn't manage to clinch there - Kurth circles away.
Zulu tries to clinch but Kurth moves away
and Kurth counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kurth throws out a loose jab but Zulu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zulu is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kurth.
Zulu slips a jab and a cross from Kurth.
Kurth swats away the attempt to clinch by Zulu.
Zulu slips a jab and a cross from Kurth.
Zulu tries to close the distance and clinch but Kurth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurth digs a good hook to Zulu's body.
Kurth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zulu.
Yilmaz Kurth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurth circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kurth scores with a jab to the body.
Zulu slips a jab from Kurth.#T1#
Zulu wants to clinch.
Kurth cracks a nice hook into Zulu's ribs.
Kurth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zulu seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Zulu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kurth swinging wildly here.
Zulu wants to clinch but Kurth slips to the side
and Kurth counters with a three punch combo that has Zulu backing up. Zulu nods at Kurth to acknowledge the strikes.#CL#
Kurth gets tackled into the cage by Zulu. Zulu maintains the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zulu.
Zulu swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Kurth has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zulu is leaning against Kurth and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kurth blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kurth being controlled against the cage.
Zulu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Yilmaz Kurth has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zulu unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kurth is trying to force a seperation but Zulu has the dominant position.
Zulu is stalling here.
Kurth blocking some punches. #T3#
Zulu unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Zulu has a couple of punches blocked by Kurth.
A knee to the head by Zulu.
Kurth tries to circle away but Zulu has him pinned against the cage.
I was talking to Zulu's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Come on Zulu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Zulu has Kurth pressed against the cage.
Zulu gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Zulu missing with knees to the body.
Zulu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kurth wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zulu has a couple of punches blocked by Kurth.
Zulu looking to stall.
Kurth wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T4#
Kurth works on Zulu's body with a couple of short punches.
Zulu scores with a shot to the side of Kurth's head.
Kurth tries to land knees in the clinch but Zulu avoids the damage to the body.
Zulu misses with a punch on the inside.
Kurth has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Zulu seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kurth can turn it around.
Zulu misses with the head strike.
Zulu controlling the action here for a moment.
Zulu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kurth's efforts to push away.
A bit of stalling here from Zulu.
Kurth wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Kurth breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kurth. Zulu does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Zulu has Kurth up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yilmaz Kurth will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yilmaz Kurth's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Some wild striking there from Kurth.
Kurth lands with an uppercut that bounces Zulu off the cage and back into range.
Kurth circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kurth cracks a nice hook into Zulu's ribs.
Zulu tries to clinch but Kurth moves out of range. #CL2#
Kurth has Zulu up against the cage in a clinch.
Zulu throws a punch but it's blocked by Kurth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurth wants to get back to striking at distance but Zulu won't allow it.
Zulu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kurth blocks it with crossed arms.
Zulu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zulu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zulu throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Zulu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zulu has a couple of punches blocked by Kurth.
A head punch on the inside from Zulu fails to land.
Kurth wants to get back to striking at distance but Zulu won't allow it.
The referee calls for Zulu to work.
Zulu has Kurth pressed against the cage, preventing Kurth from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kurth blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kurth is trying to break the clinch but Zulu has him pressed against the cage.
Zulu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kurth backwards.
Kurth blocking some punches.
A bit of stalling here from Zulu.
Kurth managing to block the knees to the body from Zulu.
Zulu lands an uppercut.
Zulu can't find room to land a body shot as Kurth controls the action. #T2#
Kurth struggles to land a body shot inside as Zulu controls his hands.
Zulu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Zulu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zulu struggles to land a body shot inside as Kurth controls his hands.
Kurth avoiding damage as Zulu throws knees to the body.
Zulu throws a head punch that misses.
Zulu throws a punch but it's blocked by Kurth.
Kurth works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zulu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kurth.
Zulu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zulu has Kurth pressed against the cage, preventing Kurth from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zulu lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zulu misses with some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zulu.
Kurth being controlled against the cage.#T3#
Kurth managing to block the knees to the body from Zulu.
Zulu lands a knee to the head.
Zulu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zulu tries to land knees in the clinch but Kurth avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Zulu.
Zulu prevents Kurth from breaking the clinch.
A knee to the head by Zulu.
Zulu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tawanda Zulu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zulu lands a knee to the head.
Zulu tries a knee to the head but Kurth blocks it.
Zulu throws a punch but it's blocked by Kurth.
Zulu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kurth backwards.
Zulu has Kurth pressed against the cage, preventing Kurth from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Zulu utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Zulu lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zulu stalling the fight.
Zulu prevents Kurth from breaking the clinch.
A short right from Zulu on the inside.
Zulu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zulu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zulu leaning against his opponent.
Zulu tries to work over Kurth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zulu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kurth backwards. #BC2#
Kurth breaks the clinch.
Kurth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tawanda Zulu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yilmaz Kurth's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Zulu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kurth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kurth throws a lazy right hand but Zulu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zulu wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kurth fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zulu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zulu is looking to clinch but Kurth is avoiding it. #CL#
Zulu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zulu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kurth blocks it with crossed arms.
Kurth misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zulu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kurth avoids it.
Kurth stalling in the clinch.
Kurth is trying to force a seperation but Zulu has the dominant position.#T1#
Zulu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Zulu misses with a punch to the body.
Zulu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zulu prevents Kurth from breaking the clinch.
Zulu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kurth blocking some punches. #BC2#
Kurth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Zulu clinches up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Zulu.
Kurth wants to break free but Zulu has control.
Zulu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kurth can do to turn this around?#BC2#
Kurth breaks the clinch.
Zulu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zulu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Zulu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kurth throws a right hand that Zulu ducks under and follows up with a left that Zulu also avoids with ease.
Zulu wants to clinch up but Kurth keeps it at a distance.
Kurth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kurth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Zulu moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zulu pushes Kurth back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zulu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kurth is defending well for now.
Zulu swings wildly with an uppercut but Kurth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zulu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Come on Zulu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Zulu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kurth's efforts to push away.#T3#
Zulu tries a knee to the head but Kurth blocks it.
Zulu misses with a punch to the body.
Zulu trying to land knees to the body.
Zulu is looking to control Kurth's arms but Kurth gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zulu has his back to the cage.
Zulu tries a knee to the head but Kurth blocks it.
Zulu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kurth tries to break the clinch but Zulu is controlling the position.
Kurth blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zulu has Kurth pushed against the cage.
Zulu looking to slow down the pace here.
Zulu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kurth is defending well for now.#T4#
Zulu tries to land knees in the clinch but Kurth avoids the damage to the body.
Zulu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kurth blocks it with crossed arms.
Zulu has Kurth pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Kurth breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Kurth has closed the distance and engaged Zulu in a clinch.
Zulu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kurth has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zulu working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zulu.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zulu.
Zulu lands a left hand.
Zulu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kurth tries to break free but Zulu pushes him back against the cage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tawanda Zulu!
The defeated Yilmaz Kurth had this to say: 'I'm gonna knock your head off next go, bro!'.

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

#R1#
Barbosa misses with a body kick.
McFistface moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Barbosa cracks McFistface with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McFistface throws a head kick but Barbosa moves out of range.
McFistface shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Barbosa eats them both and turns towards McFistface to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McFistface tries to clinch up.#CL#
McFistface clinches.
Barbosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa misses with some punches.
Barbosa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McFistface backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body.
McFistface is looking to take this one to the mat.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbosa.
Barbosa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McFistface tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McFistface has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Barbosa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McFistface jumps guard but Barbosa stands there with McFistface around his waist. McFistface gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dougie McFistface. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McFistface is looking to break free of the clinch but Barbosa has double underhooks. #T1#
McFistface wants a takedown but no success here.
McFistface is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Barbosa is defending well.
Barbosa is leaning against McFistface and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barbosa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barbosa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McFistfaces head.
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Barbosa.
A short body shot lands from McFistface as the two fighters clinch.
Barbosa presses McFistface against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barbosa lands a right hand that snaps the head of McFistface backwards.
A hook to the body from Barbosa.
McFistface is breathing heavily.
McFistface is trying to pull guard but Barbosa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Barbosa lands a hook that snaps the head of McFistface backwards.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as McFistface controls his hands.
Barbosa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McFistface seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Barbosa can turn it around.
Barbosa lands a right hand.
Barbosa digs a right hand into McFistface's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McFistface's gas tank.
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 short right from Barbosa on the inside.
Barbosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as McFistface controls the action.
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McFistface's elbow.
McFistface fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McFistface tries to pull guard but Barbosa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Barbosa lands a left hand that snaps the head of McFistface backwards.
McFistface misses with a punch to the body.
McFistface looking for a takedown.
Barbosa scores with a hook to the body.
McFistface is looking to take this one to the mat.
Barbosa lands with a right to the head.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by McFistface.
McFistface is trying to drag Barbosa to the mat but Barbosa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Barbosa lands a nice uppercut.
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike.
Barbosa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Barbosa lands an uppercut.
Barbosa digs a right hand underneath McFistface's ribcage. McFistface let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barbosa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McFistface or not.
Barbosa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Barbosa.
Barbosa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barbosa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbosa lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Barbosa.
McFistface's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McFistface blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a left hand that snaps the head of McFistface backwards.
Barbosa lands with a left to the head.
McFistface wants a takedown.
Barbosa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Barbosa tries to work over McFistface's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbosa lands a left hand that snaps the head of McFistface backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbosa pushes McFistface back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but McFistface avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the cage.
Barbosa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Barbosa scores with a nice short uppercut.
McFistface is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Barbosa is defending well.
Barbosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barbosa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barbosa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barbosa presses McFistface against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barbosa.
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but McFistface avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the cage.
Barbosa works on McFistface's body with a couple of short punches.
Barbosa presses McFistface against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barbosa is leaning against McFistface and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barbosa lands a left hand that snaps the head of McFistface backwards.
McFistface takes a shot to the head.
McFistface is looking for a takedown.
Barbosa tries to work over McFistface's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McFistface backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Barbosa on the inside.
A short right from Barbosa on the inside.
Barbosa scores with a shot to the side of McFistface's head.
McFistface tries to score a body lock takedown but Barbosa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Barbosa dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Barbosa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#ROC2#McFistface is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Barbosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McFistface manages to avoid it.
McFistface throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barbosa.
Dougie McFistface seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McFistface takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Oh McFistface is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McFistface looks to clinch
and Barbosa counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antonio Barbosa!
After winning the bout, Antonio Barbosa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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

#R1##CL2#
McFistface rushes Mesquita and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McFistface drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mesquita pulls his leg out and moves away.
McFistface throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mesquita looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mesquita scores with a jab to the body.
McFistface tries to clinch there but Mesquita circles away.
Mesquita throwing a counter right hand but McFistface manages to avoid it.
McFistface is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McFistface tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mesquita paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dougie McFistface seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McFistface misses with a head kick.
Mesquita lands with a nice body punch.
Mesquita listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McFistface doesn't manage to clinch there - Mesquita circles away.
McFistface moves in looking to clinch but Mesquita pushes him off.
Mesquita throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mesquita swings for the body but McFistface moves out of range.
Mesquita looks to land a right hand but McFistface moved out of range.
Mesquita throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McFistface on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McFistface pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A left lands for McFistface.
Mesquita misses the shot to the body.
McFistface walks into a stiff left hand from Mesquita.#T1#
Mesquita swings for the body but McFistface moves out of range.
Mesquita scores with a jab to the jaw.
McFistface is looking to clinch. #CL2#
McFistface drives through and clinches with Mesquita against the cage. #TD#
Mesquita has clasped his hands together around McFistface's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
McFistface is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mesquita's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McFistface keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Mesquita wants to control but McFistface is keeping him busy.
Mesquita controlling the action here. #T2#
Mesquita tries to pass the half guard into mount. McFistface knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McFistface trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Mesquita seems content to control.
Mesquita continues to stall.#SUB#
Mesquita is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Mesquita is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McFistface has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mesquita is keen to just control but McFistface is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
McFistface pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mesquita is out of range and McFistface settles back down.
Mesquita is looking to counter punch.
McFistface doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mesquita misses with an uppercut. McFistface saw that one coming.
McFistface shapes to counter with a head kick.
McFistface misses with a body kick. #CL2#
McFistface forces Mesquita back against the cage and clinches.
McFistface changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mesquita fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mesquita takes a kick to the side of the head.
McFistface tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mesquita paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mesquita digs a good body shot into McFistface's ribs.#CL2#
McFistface closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McFistface has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mesquita avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vitor Mesquita has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dougie McFistface.
McFistface swings wildly with an uppercut but Mesquita uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
McFistface jumps guard but Mesquita stands there with McFistface around his waist. McFistface gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mesquita manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Mesquita looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
McFistface got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mesquita has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McFistface has managed to get both his arms back between Mesquita's legs - danger averted.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McFistface's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McFistface throws a strike but Mesquita rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
McFistface keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Mesquita is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McFistface is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McFistface has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McFistface pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mesquita is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vitor Mesquita dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
McFistface slips a straight right by Mesquita.
McFistface moves away from the strike by Mesquita.
McFistface is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mesquita tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McFistface was well out of range. Poor timing from Mesquita.
McFistface misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mesquita connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mesquita connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mesquita looks to throw the jab but McFistface is out of range.
McFistface shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mesquita eats them both and turns towards McFistface to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mesquita swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mesquita throws a body shot but no joy.
McFistface uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mesquita.
Mesquita fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mesquita pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McFistface lands with a slapping head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
McFistface has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Mesquita ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mesquita no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
McFistface is fighting to break Mesquita's control of his arms but Mesquita is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McFistface throws a big right hand that misses. #T1##SUB#
Mesquita looking for a guillotine here but McFistface defends easily.
McFistface throwing strikes but missing.
McFistface stands up over Mesquita, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McFistface chips away with some ground and pound.
Mesquita 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.#SUB#
Mesquita has his foot on McFistface's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McFistface works his way back into a safe position though.
McFistface landing with the ground and pound.
McFistface in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Mesquita looking to hit a scissor sweep but McFistface is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Mesquita has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think McFistface should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Mesquita has tightened it up now! McFistface should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Vitor Mesquita!

Event: FCL - 51
Date: Sep 08, 2024

#R1#
Garrison tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kurth looks to land a combination but Garrison avoids it well.
Garrison tries a head kick but it misses.
Garrison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kurth circles away from the clinch attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Kurth misses.
Kurth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garrison is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kurth looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kurth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Garrison takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Garrison looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Kurth closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kurth is trying to force a seperation but Garrison has the dominant position.
Garrison trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Kurth breaks the clinch.
Garrison is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Garrison tries to keep at a distance but Kurth has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kurth presses Garrison against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kurth blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1##BC2#
Kurth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Kurth misses.
Kurth blocks a head kick by Garrison.
Kurth works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kurth scores with a one two! Garrison had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kurth lands with a good body shot.
Garrison tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kurth counters with a straight that turns Garrison's legs to rubber! Kurth pushes forward with more strikes and Garrison goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yilmaz Kurth!
A very excited looking Yilmaz Kurth 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: SYN 1089 McCarthy vs Kamara VI
Date: Aug 16, 2024

#R1#
McFistface slips under a jab from Harvey.
McFistface tries a head kick but it misses.
McFistface takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McFistface moves in looking to clinch but Harvey pushes him off.
Harvey takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McFistface throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harvey bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McFistface's head backwards.
Harvey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Harvey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McFistface moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big left from McFistface misses.
Harvey thuds his right hand into McFistface's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McFistface takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL#
Harvey gets tackled into the cage by McFistface. McFistface maintains the clinch.
McFistface has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Harvey is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Harvey struggles to land a body shot inside as McFistface controls his hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harvey lands a hook that snaps the head of McFistface backwards.
McFistface tries to pull guard but Harvey holds him up against the cage and eventually McFistface drops back down to his feet.
Harvey lands a body shot.
McFistface has Harvey pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Harvey manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dougie McFistface. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harvey prevents the takedown attempt.
McFistface wants a takedown but no success here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Harvey. #T1#
Harvey lands a nice uppercut.
McFistface tries to pull guard but Harvey holds him up against the cage and eventually McFistface drops back down to his feet. #BC#
McFistface manages to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Harvey.
Harvey connects with a body shot that sends McFistface's belly button to the back.#TD#
McFistface decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harvey moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Harvey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Harvey looking for a guillotine here but McFistface defends easily.
McFistface trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Harvey throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McFistface postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
McFistface sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Harvey's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harvey keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB2#
Harvey is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McFistface pulls his head out easily.
McFistface working Harvey over with strikes.
Harvey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Harvey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McFistface prevents Harvey from improving his position.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McFistface is working for a kimura but Harvey is defending it quite comfortably.
McFistface 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.
Harvey trying to control here. #SUB#
McFistface is looking for a kimura but Harvey is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McFistface to get the leverage. #T3##SUB#
McFistface is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Harvey sees it coming and defends easily.
Harvey wants to control but McFistface is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Harvey actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
McFistface wants to work for an arm triangle but Harvey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McFistface seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Harvey wants to control but McFistface is keeping busy.
McFistface throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
McFistface wants to work for an arm triangle but Harvey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McFistface working over Harvey with some ground and pound. Harvey looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Harvey looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Harvey looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Harvey moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Harvey is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McFistface throwing strikes from guard but Harvey blocks nicely.
McFistface trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McFistface postures up in Harvey's guard and throws a big left but Harvey blocks it.
Harvey looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McFistface connects with a couple of short punches.#SU#
McFistface decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Alec Harvey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McFistface wants to clinch up but Harvey keeps it at a distance.
McFistface tries to clinch but Harvey moves out of range.
A head kick misses from McFistface.
McFistface misses with a wild combination.
Harvey throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McFistface on the side of the head.
Harvey circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alec Harvey will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Harvey connects with a right hand. McFistface shakes it off.#CL#
McFistface darts in and clinches Harvey up against the cage.
Harvey tries a body shot but McFistface blocks it.
McFistface jumps guard but Harvey stands there with McFistface around his waist. McFistface gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Harvey lands with a short punch from the clinch. #TD#
McFistface gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Harvey is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McFistface pulls his head out easily.
Ground and pound from McFistface. #ROC#Harvey is rocked!
Harvey trying to control from the bottom.
Harvey is still in real trouble! Can McFistface finish him?
McFistface is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Harvey!
McFistface lands a big shot to the head and Harvey winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Dougie McFistface!
After winning the bout, Dougie McFistface thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: FCL - 47
Date: Aug 14, 2024

#R1##TD#
Grappling gets a takedown into half guard.
Kurth really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grappling. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kurth avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Grappling.
Kurth has hold of Grappling's hands but Grappling slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kurth keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kurth trying to hold on to Grappling's head to control him but Grappling postures up.
Grappling not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Grappling not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Grappling throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Grappling is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Grappling sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kurth defending well though.
Grappling is looking to take a break and control but Kurth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kurth trying to hold on to Grappling's head to control him but Grappling postures up. #T1#
Grappling drops an elbow to the side of Kurth's head. #SUB#
Grappling is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Grappling missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Grappling throws a strike but Kurth avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Grappling controlling from the top position.
Kurth wants to stand and escape but Grappling is having none of it. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kurth controls Grappling momentarily but Grappling frees himself.
Kurth preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Grappling won't allow Kurth to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grappling postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Grappling content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Grappling trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Grappling controls from within his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grappling accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grappling throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kurth works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kurth has his hands on Grappling's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Grappling throwing strikes from guard but Kurth blocks nicely.
Grappling is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Grappling swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kurth counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Grappling dodges the punch combination from Kurth.
Yilmaz Kurth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grappling scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kurth in his tracks.
Grappling takes one to the side of the head.
Kurth connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#It looks like Old Grappling has been cut.
Kurth falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grappling counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kurth thinking.
Kurth wants to clinch.#T4#
Grappling tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kurth sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Grappling somewhat.#TD#
Grappling shoots in and gets a takedown into Kurth's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grappling wants to control from the top but Kurth keeps moving.
Kurth working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grappling.
Kurth working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grappling.
Grappling trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kurth looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grappling makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Grappling is looking to work some ground and pound but Kurth has wrist control.
Grappling connects with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Old Grappling dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Old Grappling's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kurth misses with a series of wild punches.
Grappling tries to clinch but Kurth moves out of range.
Grappling looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kurth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grappling seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Grappling connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kurth sizes up Grappling with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Grappling jabs Kurth to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Grappling is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kurth sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yilmaz Kurth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice shot lands for Grappling.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kurth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kurth just misses with a punch to the body.
Kurth takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kurth stuffs the takedown attempt from Grappling. Grappling gets slowly back to his feet.
Kurth misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Grappling wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grappling shoots in for a takedown but Kurth shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Old Grappling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Kurth misses with a straight left.
Grappling slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1##CL#
Grappling rushes Kurth and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Grappling misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grappling is working for takedown but Kurth is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Kurth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grappling looks to land a left hand but Kurth moved out of range nicely.
Kurth wants to clinch up but Grappling keeps it at a distance.
Kurth takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kurth slips under a jab from Grappling.
Kurth takes one to the chin there.
Kurth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kurth misses with a double jab.
A shot to the liver by Grappling. Beautiful body shot.
Grappling lands a nice shot to the body.
Grappling lands with a straight right. Kurth didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kurth drops his hands momentarily and Grappling takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
Grappling gets a clinch.
Grappling is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kurth can do to turn this around?#T2##BC2#
Kurth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kurth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grappling tries to clinch up but Kurth circles away and keeps his distance.
Kurth misses with a wild body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grappling, as that shot connected. #TD#
Kurth tries to sprawl but Grappling drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kurth taking some punishment here, with Grappling in his half guard.
Nice strikes from Grappling there.
Grappling working over Kurth with some ground and pound. Kurth looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Grappling wants to control but Kurth is keeping him busy.
Kurth is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Grappling scores with a couple of nice shots.
Grappling lands with a punch from half guard.
Grappling misses with a head shot. Kurth uses the momentum to regain guard. #T3#
Grappling throws a big elbow that misses.
Grappling with a nice head shot there.
Grappling throwing strikes from guard but Kurth blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grappling accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grappling cracks Kurth with a solid left hand.
Old Grappling overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Grappling sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kurth working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grappling.
Grappling working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Grappling postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Grappling throwing strikes but missing.
Grappling postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Grappling working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Grappling working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grappling wants to control from the top but Kurth keeps moving.
Grappling trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grappling throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kurth works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Grappling throwing strikes but missing.
Grappling with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Old Grappling dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Old Grappling's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kurth loads up on a big right hand but Grappling slips the punch.
Grappling misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kurth.
Kurth lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
No joy there for Grappling, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Kurth does no damage.
Grappling shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kurth as he jumps to the side.
Grappling throws a nice looking combination but Kurth bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kurth misses with a two punch combination.
Kurth bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kurth is looking to clinch.
It looked like Grappling wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yilmaz Kurth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grappling avoids the body shot from Kurth.
Kurth throws a right hand that Grappling ducks under and follows up with a left that Grappling also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurth wants to clinch.
A punch combination from Kurth misses.
Kurth moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kurth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grappling moves away.#T1#
Grappling misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Grappling shoots in looking for a takedown but Kurth manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Grappling's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Old Grappling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grappling bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kurth's head backwards.
Kurth ducks right into an uppercut from Grappling.
Kurth throws a series of strikes that have Grappling backpedaling. #CL#
Grappling clinches.
Grappling throws a head punch that misses.
Kurth prevents the takedown attempt.
Grappling misses with a body punch.
Kurth is trying to push Grappling away but Grappling has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Grappling fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kurth wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grappling has him pressed against the cage.
Grappling lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kurth or not.
Grappling tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Old Grappling is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Kurth is trying to break the clinch but Grappling has him pressed against the cage.
Kurth tries to break free but Grappling pushes him back against the cage.
Kurth misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Grappling.
Kurth wants to break free but Grappling has control.
Grappling misses with a punch on the inside.
Kurth wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grappling has him pressed against the cage.
Kurth is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kurth wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
Kurth is trying to break free.
Grappling tries to work over Kurth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grappling works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kurth is trying to force a seperation but Grappling has the dominant position.
Grappling scores with a hook to the body.
Kurth wants to get back to striking at distance but Grappling won't allow it.
Kurth misses with some punches.
Grappling has Kurth pressed against the cage, preventing Kurth from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Grappling has Kurth pressed against the cage, preventing Kurth from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kurth tries to break the clinch but Grappling is controlling the position.
Kurth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Kurth's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kurth is trying to break free.
Kurth is trying to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kurth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kurth misses with a body punch.
Grappling lands a body shot in the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Old Grappling!
Post fight, Old Grappling stared into the camera and said 'Thanks for accepting this fight. I hope you are successful in your career. For my next fight I want to face Jackson Grant (400383)'.
The defeated Yilmaz Kurth had this to say: 'I'm gonna knock your head off next go, bro!'.

Event: SYN 1082 Farman vs Ivanovic
Date: Jul 14, 2024

#R1#
Rivers cracks McFistface with an open hand slap.
Rivers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McFistface manages to avoid it.
McFistface displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rivers throws out the jab.
Phil Rivers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivers blocks a head kick by McFistface.
Rivers uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McFistface has time to react.
Rivers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rivers bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McFistface's head.
Rivers misses with a hook #TD2#
and McFistface counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McFistface slips a nice elbow through Rivers's hands, connecting with Rivers's forehead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivers regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Rivers has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. McFistface doesn't defend quickly enough and Rivers has managed to lock this one up! Can McFistface escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Rivers on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Phil Rivers!
Phil Rivers managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, The Natural Order, into his post fight interview.

Event: FCL - 40
Date: Jul 05, 2024

#R1#
Fuimaono throws a hook but Kurth avoids it easily.
Kurth cracks Fuimaono with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT2#It looks like Iakopo Fuimaono has been cut.
Fuimaono tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kurth was well out of range. Poor timing from Fuimaono.
Kurth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yilmaz Kurth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurth punishes Fuimaono's body with a nice straight punch.
Kurth lands with an uppercut that bounces Fuimaono off the cage and back into range.
Fuimaono looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kurth lands a big right hook! Fuimaono looks hurt but is still standing! Kurth lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Fuimaono falls down and Kurth dives in with a huge hammer fist! Fuimaono's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Kurth runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yilmaz Kurth!
A very excited looking Yilmaz Kurth 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: FCL - 34
Date: Jun 05, 2024

#R1#
West with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kurth tries to clinch but West moves out of range. #CL2#
Kurth fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with West, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
West breaks the clinch.
West stuns Kurth with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
West scores with a body shot.
West keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
West lands a lovely overhand right.
Kurth tries to close the distance and clinch up but West swats him away and circles back towards the center.
West throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kurth is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A nice leg kick lands there from West.
West ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kurth moves away.
West lands a nice shot to the body.
West with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot lands for West.
Kurth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but West moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
West lands with a nice body punch.
West keeps the fight on the outside.
West lands a really nice looking cross but Kurth seems unphased.
West avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
West rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kurth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
West tests Kurth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
West throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kurth! But no joy.
West has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom\'s Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Kurth scores with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from West. #CL2#
Kurth moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Kurth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kurth tries to close the distance and clinch but West swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
West lands with a straight right. Kurth didn't see that one coming.
George West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurth misses with a few strikes there.
West digs a good hook to Kurth's body.
West dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kurth tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. West manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
West misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
West connects with the punch.
Kurth on the wrong end of a nice jab.
West ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
West fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kurth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
West throws a push kick but Kurth slaps the foot to one side.
Kurth is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
A jab lands there for West.
West scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kurth in his tracks.
Good shot there by West.
West is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
West is looking to slow Kurth down with leg kicks.
Kurth leaves West with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
West is looking to wear down Kurth with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
West scores with the left hand. Kurth knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Kurth takes the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Kurth's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kurth looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC#
West breaks the clinch.
Kurth is looking to clinch.
Kurth wants to clinch up but West keeps it at a distance.
Kurth tries to clinch up.
West misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kurth.
Kurth avoids the body shot from West.
Kurth has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from West finds it's way round the side to connect with Kurth's head.
West tries to bum rush Kurth with a series of wild strikes but Kurth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Kurth walks forward, straight into a front kick from West.
West punishes Kurth's body with a nice straight punch.
Kurth tries to clinch there but West circles away.
Kurth takes a body punch but keeps moving.
West lands with a nice body punch.
Kurth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
West keeps the fight on the outside.
West throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kurth misses with a wild combination.
Kurth checks the leg kick nicely there.
West thuds a left hand into Kurth's body.
West scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
West throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
West fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kurth looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kurth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kurth moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
West smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4#
West throws a body punch but Kurth moves out of range.
West misses with a body shot.
West lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kurth wants to clinch.
West lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by West.
West looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kurth takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Kurth gets a clinch.
Kurth wants to break free but West has control.
Kurth misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
West breaks from the clinch.
West throws a shot to the body.
Kurth is looking to clinch but West is avoiding it. #CL2#
Kurth moves into range and clinches up with West.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

George West dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
West gets tackled into the cage by Kurth. Kurth maintains the clinch. #BC#
West breaks from the clinch.
West jabs at Kurth's body.
Kurth slips a jab and a cross from West.
Kurth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
West with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kurth is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kurth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Kurth misses.
Kurth with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling West to score with a decent uppercut.
West throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Kurth has West up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
West breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Kurth rushes West and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
West escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Kurth doesn't manage to clinch there - West circles away.
West stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kurth has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
West scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kurth doesn't seem bothered though.
Kurth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
West throws a body shot but no joy.
Kurth tries to close the distance and clinch but West swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
West was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kurth misses with a few strikes there.
Kurth needs to keep his hands up - West had a free shot at his head there.
A left lands for West.
West is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kurth sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kurth unleashes a big counter combination but West bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
West throws a body punch but Kurth moves out of range.
West misses with a body kick.
West looks to score with a jab to the body but Kurth is just out of range.
George West is winning the standup battle so far.
Kurth tries to clinch but West is having none of it.
West lands a slapping body shot.
Kurth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by West.
West misses with a looping left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kurth swinging wildly here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#T2#
West bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kurth's head.
West looks to score with a jab to the body but Kurth is just out of range.
West scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kurth staying out of range there.
West with a hook.
West showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kurth.
West seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
West fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kurth manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Kurth fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with West, pushing him back against the cage.
West is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kurth can do to turn this around?
West lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kurth backwards. #BC#
West breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kurth shoots for a takedown but West saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
West with a nice calf kick.
Kurth takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kurth takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
West misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
West throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Kurth drives through and clinches with West against the cage. #BC#
West pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
West throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice inside leg kick there by West. That's going to slow Kurth down.
A chopping leg kick lands by West.
Kurth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
West ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
West throws a body kick that misses
and Kurth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kurth moves out of range of the body kick.
West thuds a left hand into Kurth's body.
West punishes Kurth's body with a nice straight punch.
Kurth gets cracked with a nice right hand there by West.
West misses with a body shot.
Yilmaz Kurth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
West tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kurth is able to avoid easily.
West lands a nice looking body shot.
Kurth misses with a wild combination. #T4#
West tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kurth was well out of range. Poor timing from West.
Kurth misses with a jab, cross combination.
West lands a right hook to the body.
West lands a slapping body shot.
Kurth takes a body punch but keeps moving.
West misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kurth.
West keeps the fight on the outside.
West lands a nice shot that snaps Kurth's head back.
Kurth misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like West wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
West ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kurth tries to clinch up but West circles away and keeps his distance.
West scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
West scores with a nice strike.
Nice body punch from West.
No joy there for West, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
West with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kurth throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

George West dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kurth misses with a few strikes there.
West looks to land a combination. Kurth sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
West lands with a hook. Kurth tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
West throws a shot to the body.
West pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kurth back to the cage. West follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
West works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kurth takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kurth misses with a double jab.
Kurth tries to clinch but West moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
West punishes Kurth's body with a nice straight punch.
West looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kurth takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kurth tries to bum rush West with a series of wild strikes but West uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
West fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kurth looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kurth fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
West misses with a jab to the body
and Kurth counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
West tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kurth swivels and escapes.
Kurth throws a counter combo.
West lands with a good body shot.
Yilmaz Kurth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
West connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kurth is looking to clinch.
West scores with a nice strike.
Kurth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by West.
Kurth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by West. #CL2#
Kurth forces West back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
West breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Kurth clinches up against the cage.#BC#
West breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kurth drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
West avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kurth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
West dips to his left and cracks Kurth with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
West ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
West lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kurth at a distance. #T2#
West scores with a jab. Kurth acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kurth wants to clinch.#KD2#
Kurth lands a left and a right that sends West crashing to the canvas! Kurth dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC2#West is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like George West has been cut.
West is wriggling around trying to escape.
Oh West is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kurth controlling from the full mount.
West tries to get back to half guard but can't.
West seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
West is working hard here to advance position.
Kurth content just to control the position here. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
West really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kurth takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
West is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
George West is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
West is trying desperately to improve position.

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 George West.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for West, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George West!
After the fight, George West was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Yilmaz Kurth was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm gonna knock your head off next go, bro!'.

Event: SYN 1070 Sergey vs Anton
Date: May 19, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Matijevic gets tackled into the cage by McFistface. McFistface maintains the clinch.
Matijevic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matijevic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Matijevic.
Matijevic digs a right hand underneath McFistface's ribcage. McFistface let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McFistface throws an elbow that misses.
McFistface is working for takedown but Matijevic is calmly controlling the position for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matijevic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Matijevic misses with some punches. #BC#
Matijevic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matijevic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McFistface swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matijevic scores with a jab to the head.
Matijevic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McFistface unleashes a big counter combination but Matijevic bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Matijevic connects with a good right hand that stumbles McFistface. McFistface circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matijevic throws a head kick that misses.
Matijevic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McFistface.#T1#
Matijevic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matijevic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jab from Matijevic.
Matijevic lands with a thumping leg kick.
McFistface throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matijevic throws the left hand but McFistface avoids the punch easily.
McFistface tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matijevic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matijevic misses with a hook. McFistface ducked under it nicely.
McFistface lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McFistface.
Matijevic lands an overhand right.
Roko Matijevic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
McFistface scoring well with a low kick there.
Matijevic misses with a head kick.
McFistface let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Matijevic thows a left - swing and a miss!
McFistface is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McFistface throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McFistface walks into a left hand.
A leg kick checked by McFistface.
McFistface shapes to counter with a head kick.
McFistface is looking to clinch.
Matijevic looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Matijevic keeps the fight on the outside.
A little feinted left hand from Matijevic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Roko Matijevic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matijevic scores with a crisp jab that stopped McFistface in his tracks.
McFistface tries to clinch but Matijevic moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Matijevic.#T3#
McFistface misses with a body kick.
A head kick from McFistface lands but Matijevic takes it in his stride.
Matijevic looks to land a right hand but McFistface moved out of range.
McFistface is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Matijevic looks to score with a jab to the body but McFistface is just out of range.#CL2#
McFistface drives through and clinches with Matijevic against the cage.
A short left from Matijevic. #BC2#
McFistface's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab from Matijevic.
The fighters circle momentarily. Matijevic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Matijevic tries to land a front kick but McFistface steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McFistface throws a head kick that half lands. #T4#
McFistface goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McFistface slips a jab from Matijevic.
Matijevic misses with a hook.
McFistface takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McFistface tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matijevic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McFistface doesn't manage to clinch there - Matijevic circles away.
Matijevic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Matijevic blocks a head kick by McFistface. #CL2#
McFistface gets a clinch. #BC#
Matijevic breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from McFistface.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roko Matijevic dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Matijevic connects with a body shot that sends McFistface's belly button to the back.
Matijevic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McFistface.
McFistface scores with a sloppy right hand. Matijevic should have avoided that one.
Matijevic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McFistface throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
McFistface rushes Matijevic and presses him up against the cage.
McFistface is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Matijevic pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFistface tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matijevic.#BC2#
McFistface's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matijevic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McFistface.
McFistface tries to move into range but Matijevic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
McFistface tries to clinch but Matijevic moves out of range.
Matijevic scores with a nice right hand.
McFistface lands a high kick! #CL2#
McFistface fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Matijevic, pushing him back against the cage.
Matijevic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McFistface backwards.
Matijevic misses with some punches.
Matijevic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McFistface can do to turn this around?#TD2#
McFistface has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Matijevic is trying to keep an underhook but McFistface manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Matijevic has his hands clasped together around McFistface's back. He's all about the action.
McFistface not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Matijevic desperately trying to maintain half guard.
McFistface missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
McFistface sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Matijevic defending well though.
McFistface takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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!
McFistface is looking to take a break and control but Matijevic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Matijevic is looking for a sweep. McFistface is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McFistface thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McFistface wants to take a breather but Matijevic is having none of it.
McFistface not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matijevic is trying is best to control the position here.
Matijevic is trying to get back to full guard.
McFistface trying to pass the guard but Matijevic defending well. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McFistface missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Matijevic is refusing to be controlled, as McFistface sits in half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
McFistface has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McFistface moves nicely into side control.
McFistface throws a strike aimed at the side of Matijevic's head but Matijevic avoids it well.
McFistface landing a few strikes.
Matijevic taking punishment in the form of punches. #SUB2#
McFistface thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
McFistface looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
Matijevic is holding McFistface down, trying to stall.
McFistface scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Matijevic to see if he's OK.
McFistface working away.
An elbow from McFistface crashes against the mat.
Matijevic defending against the ground and pound.
McFistface connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Matijevic some visible discomfort.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dougie McFistface showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
McFistface moves out of range of the leg kick from Matijevic.
McFistface tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dougie McFistface is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A swing and a miss from Matijevic.
Despite the aggression on McFistface's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McFistface takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Roko Matijevic is winning the standup battle so far.
Matijevic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McFistface will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matijevic avoids the head kick by McFistface.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matijevic moves out of range as McFistface strikes.
McFistface tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McFistface throws a head kick that misses.
McFistface throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
McFistface throws a head kick but Matijevic moves out of range.
Matijevic throws a hook to the side of McFistface's head but McFistface sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matijevic just misses with a punch to the body.
McFistface throws out a counter right but Matijevic avoids it with no problem.
Matijevic connects with the punch.
McFistface tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McFistface tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matijevic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It appears Matijevic was looking to counter with a kick there.
Matijevic misses with a body shot.
As Matijevic backs off McFistface throws a huge counter combo but Matijevic manages to avoid it all.
McFistface takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McFistface throws a sloppy head kick and Matijevic moves out of range easily.
Matijevic thinks about countering with a body kick.
McFistface throws a leg kick but Matijevic sees it coming and moves out of range.
Matijevic is looking to counter with a body kick.#T2#
Matijevic misses the shot to the body.
Matijevic lands the left hand.#CL2#
McFistface moves into range and clinches up with Matijevic.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matijevic.
Matijevic misses with a body punch.
Matijevic is working McFistface over against the cage.
McFistface takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McFistface is looking for a takedown.
Matijevic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Matijevic is leaning against McFistface and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Matijevic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matijevic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matijevic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McFistface stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
Matijevic throws the left hand but McFistface avoids the punch easily.
Matijevic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Matijevic finds it's way through McFistface's defenses.
Matijevic missing with a left hand there. McFistface was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McFistface slips under a jab.
McFistface is looking to land body kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matijevic.
Matijevic feints and then cracks McFistface's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McFistface down.
Matijevic avoids the head kick by McFistface.
McFistface tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
McFistface misses with a double jab
and Matijevic counters with a solid body kick.
McFistface shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Matijevic sprawls well. Matijevic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McFistface gets slowly back to his feet.
Matijevic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick by McFistface misses
and Matijevic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McFistface takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McFistface's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#KD#
Matijevic cracks McFistface with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! McFistface looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Matijevic finish him? #ROC#McFistface is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matijevic connects with the punch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roko Matijevic!
A very excited looking Roko Matijevic 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: HZN 15 Tenryu v Doherty
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Voluspa clinches up with McFistface and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
McFistface has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Voluspa is trying to keep an underhook but McFistface manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Voluspa kicks off McFistface and gets to his feet. #CL#
McFistface closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Voluspa lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McFistface keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Voluspa prevents McFistface from standing back up.
Voluspa thows a huge punch but McFistface dodges it nicely.
Voluspa is looking to take a break and control but McFistface is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Voluspa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Voluspa 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.
McFistface is looking for a sweep. Voluspa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Voluspa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Voluspa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Voluspa working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Voluspa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Voluspa thows a huge punch but McFistface dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Voluspa is trying to work for a kimura but McFistface is defending well.
McFistface keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Voluspa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Voluspa is keen to just control but McFistface is a slippery customer.
Nice strikes from Voluspa there.
Voluspa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Voluspa is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
McFistface avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Voluspa connects with a couple of short punches.
Voluspa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McFistface 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Voluspa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Voluspa throwing strikes but missing.
Voluspa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Voluspa chips away with some ground and pound.
Voluspa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Voluspa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Voluspa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Voluspa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McFistface will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
McFistface avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Voluspa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Voluspa drops back, looking for a kneebar! McFistface looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McFistface looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McFistface! #REVR#
Voluspa tries to bench press McFistface off him but McFistface keeps the position.
McFistface throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB#
McFistface has hold of Voluspa's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Voluspa tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - McFistface cranks the arm and Voluspa screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Voluspa, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Dougie McFistface!
A relieved looking Dougie McFistface thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: HZN 12 Ivanovic v Nomura
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1##CL#
Desceosarrafo takes the fight into the clinch.
Desceosarrafo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Desceosarrafo. Those never looked like landing.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Desceosarrafo does no damage. #CL2#
McFistface moves into range and clinches up with Desceosarrafo.#BC2#
McFistface escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McFistface fails in his attempt to clinch.
Desceosarrafo avoids the head kick by McFistface.
Desceosarrafo misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFistface tries to score with a low kick but Desceosarrafo moves his leg out of the way.
McFistface ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Desceosarrafo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McFistface misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Desceosarrafo throws a shot from downtown. McFistface moves away and avoids it.
McFistface is looking to clinch.
McFistface tries to close the distance and clinch up but Desceosarrafo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Desceosarrafo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McFistface eats them both and turns towards Desceosarrafo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL#
Desceosarrafo clinches up with McFistface and pushes him back against the cage.
Desceosarrafo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Desceosarrafo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McFistface jumps guard but Desceosarrafo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from McFistface fails to land. #BC#
Desceosarrafo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
McFistface pushes Desceosarrafo up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
McFistface pulls guard effortlessly.
McFistface looking to hit a scissor sweep but Desceosarrafo is one step ahead there.
Desceosarrafo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
McFistface working a defensive guard here.
Desceosarrafo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
McFistface looking for a sweep. Not yet McFistface, not yet.
McFistface pulls Desceosarrafo in close to prevent any damage.
McFistface manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Desceosarrafo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Desceosarrafo wants to get back to his feet but McFistface is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Desceosarrafo keeping moving, preventing McFistface from controlling successfully.
Desceosarrafo wants to stand and escape but McFistface is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McFistface slips a jab and a cross from Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CL#
Desceosarrafo has managed to clinch.
Desceosarrafo stops a takedown attempt from McFistface. #T4##BC#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McFistface throws a nice outside leg kick.
Desceosarrafo misses with a double jab
and McFistface counters with a series of strikes. Desceosarrafo will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Desceosarrafo has McFistface up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Desceosarrafo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Desceosarrafo misses with a few strikes there.
Desceosarrafo throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
McFistface gets tackled into the cage by Desceosarrafo. Desceosarrafo maintains the clinch.
Desceosarrafo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dougie McFistface.
McFistface is working for takedown but Desceosarrafo is calmly controlling the position for now.
McFistface fails to pull guard. #BC#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Desceosarrafo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A jab from Desceosarrafo does it's job there.
Desceosarrafo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Desceosarrafo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McFistface can do to turn this around?#CL2#
McFistface moves into the clinch.
McFistface fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Desceosarrafo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Desceosarrafo is looking to control McFistface's arms but McFistface gets an underhook and turns him. Now Desceosarrafo has his back to the cage.
Desceosarrafo lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Desceosarrafo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Desceosarrafo tries to bum rush McFistface with a series of wild strikes but McFistface uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McFistface throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Desceosarrafo misses the target.
Desceosarrafo slips a jab and a cross from McFistface.
Desceosarrafo misses with the combination.
McFistface has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McFistface lands a head kick! #T1#
Desceosarrafo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McFistface.
Desceosarrafo throws a right and a left that McFistface avoids nicely.
McFistface scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Desceosarrafo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Desceosarrafo cracks McFistface with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McFistface shoots in but Desceosarrafo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Desceosarrafo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McFistface ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McFistface is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Desceosarrafo with a body shot.
McFistface misses with a head kick. #CL#
Desceosarrafo closes the distance and pushes McFistface back into the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Desceosarrafo.
McFistface wants to take the fight to the mat but Desceosarrafo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dougie McFistface.
McFistface blocks an uppercut.
McFistface is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Desceosarrafo is defending well.#T2#
McFistface can't break the clinch.
Desceosarrafo scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McFistface jumps guard but Desceosarrafo stands there with McFistface around his waist. McFistface gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McFistface blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McFistface drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Desceosarrafo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Desceosarrafo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from McFistface. Those never looked like landing.
McFistface showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Desceosarrafo. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Desceosarrafo is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T3#
McFistface tries to pull guard but Desceosarrafo won't allow it. #BC#
Desceosarrafo breaks from the clinch.
Desceosarrafo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Despite the aggression on McFistface's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
McFistface drives through and clinches with Desceosarrafo against the cage.
Desceosarrafo throws a head punch that misses.
McFistface is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Desceosarrafo is defending well.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McFistface tries for a takedown. No joy.
McFistface tries to pull guard but Desceosarrafo holds him up against the cage and eventually McFistface drops back down to his feet.
McFistface is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Desceosarrafo to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Desceosarrafo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Desceosarrafo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Desceosarrafo misses with a hook. McFistface ducked under it nicely.
As Desceosarrafo backs off McFistface throws a huge counter combo but Desceosarrafo manages to avoid it all.
McFistface misses with a head kick.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
McFistface dodges the punch combination from Desceosarrafo.
McFistface moves in looking to clinch but Desceosarrafo pushes him off.
Desceosarrafo lands a nice shot to the body. #CL#
Desceosarrafo forces McFistface back against the cage and clinches.
McFistface has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Desceosarrafo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Desceosarrafo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Desceosarrafo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McFistface throws the kick towards the body but Desceosarrafo avoids it.
Desceosarrafo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jab, jab by Desceosarrafo - just one landing.
Desceosarrafo throws a jab but it's blocked by McFistface.
Desceosarrafo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
McFistface tries to keep at a distance but Desceosarrafo has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Desceosarrafo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Desceosarrafo gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch.
McFistface misses the shot to the body.
Desceosarrafo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Desceosarrafo has McFistface up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
McFistface jumps into guard, dragging Desceosarrafo to the mat.
Desceosarrafo wants to stand and escape but instead McFistface has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##ES#
Desceosarrafo manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Desceosarrafo. #BC#
Desceosarrafo breaks from the clinch.
A punch combination from Desceosarrafo misses. #T1##CL2#
McFistface gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McFistface drops down looking for an ankle pick but Desceosarrafo pulls his leg out and moves away.
McFistface showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Desceosarrafo.
McFistface let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Desceosarrafo closes the distance and pushes McFistface back into the cage.#BC#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch.
McFistface fails in his attempt to clinch.
Desceosarrafo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Desceosarrafo looks to land a left hand but McFistface moved out of range nicely.
Desceosarrafo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Desceosarrafo avoids a kick to the body.
Desceosarrafo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dougie McFistface has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McFistface throws a nice looking combination but Desceosarrafo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Desceosarrafo closes the distance and clinches. #T2##BC#
Desceosarrafo breaks from the clinch.
McFistface gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL#
Desceosarrafo takes the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McFistface has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Desceosarrafo after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Desceosarrafo breaks from the clinch.
McFistface doesn't manage to clinch there - Desceosarrafo circles away.
McFistface swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Desceosarrafo misses with a combination
and McFistface counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Desceosarrafo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Desceosarrafo looks to land a combination but McFistface avoids it well.
McFistface is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
McFistface lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Desceosarrafo misses with a combination
and Desceosarrafo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Desceosarrafo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McFistface.
Desceosarrafo darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Desceosarrafo manages to break the clinch.
McFistface is looking to clinch but Desceosarrafo is avoiding it. #CL#
Desceosarrafo drives through and clinches with McFistface against the cage.
McFistface jumps guard but Desceosarrafo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dougie McFistface.#BC#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch. #CL#
Desceosarrafo closes the distance and pushes McFistface back into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Desceosarrafo.#T4#
McFistface is looking to take this one to the mat.
McFistface fails to pull guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Desceosarrafo tries a body shot but McFistface blocks it. #BC#
Desceosarrafo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Desceosarrafo misses with a series of wild punches.
McFistface throws a counter combo.#CL#
Desceosarrafo clinches up against the cage.
Desceosarrafo scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Desceosarrafo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
McFistface clinches.
Desceosarrafo avoiding damage as McFistface throws knees to the body. #BC#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Desceosarrafo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Desceosarrafo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Desceosarrafo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Desceosarrafo!

Event: SUPREME 13
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
NoocOuut finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kurth looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
NoocOuut bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kurth's head.
NoocOuut misses with a combination
and Kurth counters with a three punch combo that has NoocOuut backing up. NoocOuut nods at Kurth to acknowledge the strikes.
NoocOuut tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kurth swivels and escapes.
NoocOuut throws a series of punches but Kurth moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Kurth. Those never looked like landing.
NoocOuut looks for a takedown but Kurth sprawls well.
NoocOuut has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Punchin N\' Chockin in the buildup to the fight.
NoocOuut doesn't manage to clinch there - Kurth circles away.
NoocOuut shoots for a takedown but Kurth saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kristoff NoocOuut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left and a right from Kurth both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#It looks like Kristoff NoocOuut has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
NoocOuut throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kurth.
NoocOuut swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Kurth counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kurth. #BC2#
Kurth breaks from the clinch.
NoocOuut fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
NoocOuut misses with a few strikes there.
Kurth fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kurth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kurth avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #KD2#
Nice combo by Kurth! Oh, that's hurt him - NoocOuut falls to the canvas and Kurth follows him into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
NoocOuut tries to buck Kurth off but Kurth is having none of it.
NoocOuut is breathing heavily.#SU2#
Kurth decides to stand back up.
No joy there for Kurth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kurth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
NoocOuut tries to counter by clinching up but Kurth breaks away and moves out of range.
Kurth avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kurth unleashes a big counter combination but NoocOuut bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kurth misses with a jab, cross combination.
NoocOuut has his takedown stuffed
letting Kurth counter with a right hand. #T2#
NoocOuut scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kurth doesn't seem bothered though.
NoocOuut tries to clinch up
and NoocOuut takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #KD2#
Nice combo by Kurth! Oh, that's hurt him - NoocOuut falls to the canvas and Kurth follows him into side control. #ROC2#NoocOuut is rocked!#SU2#
Kurth has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL2#
Kurth fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with NoocOuut, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Kurth breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Kurth closes the distance and pushes NoocOuut back into the cage.#BC#
NoocOuut breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
NoocOuut tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kurth sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten NoocOuut somewhat.#T3#
NoocOuut lands a nice hook to Kurth's body. Kurth takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
NoocOuut has a takedown stuffed.
Kurth lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kurth.
Kurth comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
No joy there for Kurth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from NoocOuut does no damage.
Kurth is looking for the big counter here.
Kurth misses with a double jab.
NoocOuut misses with a hook to the body #KD2#
and Kurth counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple NoocOuut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kurth looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SU2#
Kurth decides to stand and escape the position.
NoocOuut lands a nice shot that snaps Kurth's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yilmaz Kurth dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kristoff NoocOuut's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Kurth moves into range and clinches up with NoocOuut.
Kurth gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from NoocOuut.
Kurth lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Kurth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kurth changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. NoocOuut tries to avoid it but Kurth manages to keep hold of a leg and drag NoocOuut to the ground. NoocOuut escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kurth. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kurth swinging wildly here.
NoocOuut shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kurth sprawls well. Kurth wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. NoocOuut gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurth moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T1#
NoocOuut ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kurth moves away.
Kristoff NoocOuut is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
NoocOuut throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sloppy strikes from Kurth. Those never looked like landing.
As Kurth looks to move away, NoocOuut throws a big counter combo but Kurth just gets out of the way.
A right-left combo lands from Kurth.
A left and a right from Kurth both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#Kristoff NoocOuut's cut is getting worse.
NoocOuut throws a wild hook but Kurth just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! NoocOuut gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Kurth raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yilmaz Kurth!
Yilmaz Kurth decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: HZN 7 Choi v Nomura
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1#
McFistface throws a head kick that misses.
McFistface throws a series of punches but Covington moves out of range.
Covington tries to counter with a takedown but McFistface is quick to defend against it.
Covington misses with a body shot.
McFistface ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Covington moves into the clinch.
Covington avoiding damage as McFistface throws knees to the body.
Covington lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Covington.
Covington lands an elbow inside that McFistface shrugs off.
Covington has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McFistface missing with knees to the body.
Covington throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McFistface takes an elbow to the temple.
Covington lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McFistface or not.
McFistface is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Covington gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Covington softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Covington.
McFistface's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Covington is leaning against McFistface and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McFistface tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Covington misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Covington is pressed up against the cage. McFistface has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Covington down to the mat. Covington avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Everett Covington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dougie McFistface.
Covington slips a jab and a cross from McFistface.
Covington looks to score with a jab to the body but McFistface is just out of range.
McFistface appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McFistface throws a nice looking combination but Covington bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Covington scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Covington is taking a breather. McFistface says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Covington missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McFistface tries to get to full guard but Covington has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Covington uses his free foot to push down on McFistface's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for McFistface.
Covington misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Covington lands with some vicious ground and pound - can McFistface hang on?#T2#
McFistface taking shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Covington breaks from McFistface's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Covington is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Covington prevents McFistface from getting the reversal.
Covington putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Covington connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
A nice elbow there by Covington.
Covington landing strikes from the mount and McFistface is in trouble! #ROC#McFistface is rocked!
Covington working the ground and pound effectively.
McFistface is still in real trouble! Can Covington finish him?
Oooh a big shot lands for Covington! McFistface is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Everett Covington!
After winning the bout, Everett Covington thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SUPREME 7
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1#
Quarto misses with a head kick.
Quarto scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kurth definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Quarto throws a leg kick which misses Kurth's front leg but catches the back leg as Kurth tries to avoid it. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Quarto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Quarto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC2#
Quarto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Kurth moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Quarto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kurth misses with a series of wild punches.
Quarto misses the shot to the body.
Kurth throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheers as Quarto lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kurth doesn't seem phased though.
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!
Kurth closes the distance looking to clinch
and Quarto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Quarto throws a sloppy head kick and Kurth moves out of range easily.
Quarto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kurth was well out of range. Poor timing from Quarto.#T1#
Quarto misses the shot to the body.
Quarto with a jab.
Kurth on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Quarto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kurth.
Kurth throws a right hand that Quarto ducks under and follows up with a left that Quarto also avoids with ease.
Kurth throws a series of punches but Quarto moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Quarto's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Quarto moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kurth is looking to clinch but Quarto is avoiding it.
Despite the aggression on Quarto's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kurth gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Quarto.
Kurth ducks right into an uppercut from Quarto.
Quarto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kurth.
Kurth dodges the punch combination from Quarto.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Quarto misses.
Quarto throws a head kick that half lands.
Kurth with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Quarto to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Kurth fails in his attempt to clinch.
Quarto falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kurth counters with a right hand to the body.
A punch combination from Kurth misses.
Quarto throws a lazy right hand but Kurth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Quarto lands a head kick!
Kurth looks to land a combination but Quarto avoids it well.
Kurth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Quarto with a nice calf kick.
Quarto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Quarto is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kurth with a body shot.
A combination from Kurth does no damage.
Quarto scores with a punch to the head.
Kurth swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Quarto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kurth blocks a head kick by Quarto.
Kurth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Kurth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kurth fails to land with a series of punches.
Kurth on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Quarto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Quarto throws a series of punches but Kurth avoids them all with ease.
Quarto is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Quarto goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Yilmaz Kurth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Quarto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Quarto has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kurth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Quarto lands with a cross.
A good leg kick by Quarto.
Kurth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Quarto circles away quickly and effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kurth shoots in for a double leg but Quarto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Quarto is looking for the big counter here.
Kurth is breathing heavily.
Kurth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kurth tries to clinch up but Quarto circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
Quarto is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kurth.
Kurth darts in trying to clinch
and Quarto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Quarto looks to score with a jab to the body but Kurth is just out of range.
Kurth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Quarto.
Quarto tries to bum rush Kurth with a series of wild strikes but Kurth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Quarto takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kurth has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Quarto.
Kurth throws a series of punches but Quarto avoids them all with ease.
Quarto throws a hook but Kurth blocks it.
Kurth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quarto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kurth tries to clinch but Quarto moves out of range.
Kurth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Quarto.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Quarto 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#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kurth checks a leg kick. #CL#
Kurth closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Quarto manages to break the clinch.
Kurth throws a right hand that Quarto ducks under and follows up with a left that Quarto also avoids with ease.
Kurth 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.
Kurth lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A punch combination from Kurth misses.
Kurth throws a combination that misses
and Quarto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Quarto takes a swing at Kurth's ribcage but misses.
Kurth seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kurth walks into a jab.
Quarto misses with a hook. Kurth ducked under it nicely.
Quarto misses with an uppercut.
Kurth takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quarto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kurth's sensitive parts.
Kurth wants to clinch up but Quarto keeps it at a distance.
Kurth doesn't manage to clinch there - Quarto circles away.
Quarto just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Quarto throws a nice head kick!
Kurth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Quarto circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Kurth rushes Quarto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kurth wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Quarto breaks the clinch.
Quarto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kurth tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kurth throws the left hand but Quarto avoids the punch easily.
Quarto connects with a body shot that sends Kurth's belly button to the back.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Quarto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Quarto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kurth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kurth fails to land with a series of punches.
Kurth backing away here, and Quarto unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Yilmaz Kurth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Quarto just misses with a punch to the body.
Kurth went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Quarto lands a leg kick that knocks Kurth off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurth on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T2#
Quarto with the inside leg kick.
Kurth tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kurth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Quarto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kurth slips a straight right by Quarto.
Quarto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Quarto dodges the punch combination from Kurth.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Quarto looks to score with a jab to the body but Kurth is just out of range.
Kurth appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
Kurth has Quarto up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Quarto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Quarto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kurth was well out of range. Poor timing from Quarto.
Quarto lands a jab-cross combination.
A punch combination from Kurth misses. #CL#
Kurth rushes Quarto and presses him up against the cage.
Kurth wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
Kurth is trying to break free.
Kurth tries to work over Quarto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Quarto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Kurth has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Quarto breaks from the clinch.
Kurth gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kurth takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kurth tries to close the distance and clinch but Quarto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kurth moves in looking to clinch but Quarto pushes him off.
Kurth is looking to clinch.
Kurth slips a jab and a cross from Quarto.
Kurth throws a big counter combination but Quarto scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kurth moves to clinch but Quarto breaks away
enabling Quarto to counter with a crisp jab.
Kurth moves away from the strike by Quarto.
Quarto wants to slow Kurth down by chopping away at his legs. #T4#
Quarto walks into a left hand.
Quarto scores with a body shot.
Quarto connects with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Quarto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kurth works over Quarto's head and body with a nice combination.
Some wild striking there from Quarto.
Quarto throws a shot from downtown. Kurth moves away and avoids it.
Kurth missing with a left hand there. Quarto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kurth looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kurth tries to clinch up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quarto scores with a leg kick.
Quarto throws the left hand but Kurth avoids the punch easily.
Kurth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Kurth clinches up with Quarto and pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Quarto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Kurth misses with a two punch combination.
Kurth tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Quarto counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Quarto looks to score with a jab to the body but Kurth is just out of range.
Quarto swinging wildly here.
Kurth throws a big counter combination but Quarto scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kurth tries to clinch there but Quarto circles away.
Quarto is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kurth with a body shot.
Kurth darts in trying to clinch
and Quarto counters with a low kick, right behind Kurth 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quarto sizes up Kurth with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Some wild striking there from Kurth.
Kurth takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kurth tries to clinch but Quarto is having none of it.
Pedro Quarto seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Quarto throws a leg kick but Kurth sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kurth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Quarto.
Quarto connects with a leg kick.
Kurth misses the shot to the body.
Kurth ducks under a wild hook from Quarto.
Kurth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Kurth has Quarto up against the cage in a clinch.
Kurth lands a body punch. #BC2#
Quarto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Quarto lands with a slapping head kick.
Quarto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kurth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Quarto looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Kurth closes the distance and pushes Quarto back into the cage.#T2##BC2#
Quarto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Quarto takes a swing at Kurth's ribcage but misses.
Good exchange - Quarto coming out on top.
Kurth fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yilmaz Kurth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kurth wants to clinch up but Quarto keeps it at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kurth tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Quarto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kurth on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kurth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Quarto circles away quickly and effectively.
Quarto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Quarto scores with a jab. Kurth acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Quarto moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kurth throws a combination that misses
and Quarto counters with a nice body shot.
Quarto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Quarto throws a body punch but Kurth moves out of range. #T3#
Kurth tries to clinch but Quarto is having none of it.
A left and a right from Quarto both land. Nice combination. #CL#
Kurth pushes Quarto up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Quarto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Quarto misses with a double jab.
Nice cross by Kurth.#CL#
Kurth closes the distance and clinches.
Kurth tries to work over Quarto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kurth wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Quarto has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Quarto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kurth tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Quarto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kurth moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromQuarto.
Kurth looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kurth takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Quarto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quarto slips a jab and a cross from Kurth.
Quarto lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kurth takes a kick to the side of the head.#ROC2#Kurth is rocked!
Quarto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kurth momentarily.
Oh Kurth is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Quarto with a nice calf kick.
A slow jab from Quarto misses its intended target.
As Quarto looks to move away, Kurth throws a big counter combo but Quarto just gets out of the way.
Kurth seems to have got his legs back now.
Kurth needs to keep his hands up - Quarto had a free shot at his head there.
Kurth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Quarto.
Kurth throws a nice looking combination but Quarto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Quarto scoring well with a low kick there.
Sloppy strikes from Kurth. Those never looked like landing.
Quarto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
No joy there for Quarto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pedro Quarto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Quarto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro Quarto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Quarto 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Quarto!
After the fight, Pedro Quarto was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Yilmaz Kurth spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm gonna knock your head off next go, bro!'.

Event: HZN 3 Lancaster v Tenryu
Date: Jan 19, 2024

#R1#
Nice defenses there by McFistface.
McFistface wants to counter with a clinch but Reyes pushes him away.
McFistface misses with the combination. #CL2#
McFistface moves into the clinch successfully.
Our sources have told us that Reyes has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
McFistface on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McFistface lands an elbow inside that Reyes shrugs off. #TD2#
McFistface successfully pulls guard.
McFistface 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.
Our spies down at at The Firm inform us that McFistface has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Reyes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McFistface keeping moving, preventing Reyes from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McFistface is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
McFistface looking to control.
McFistface looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McFistface lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
McFistface won't allow Reyes to sweep him here.
Reyes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Reyes has his hands on McFistface's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Reyes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McFistface postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
McFistface is working Reyes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Reyes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McFistface is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McFistface stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reyes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reyes wants to stand but McFistface is controlling the position.
McFistface wants to control from the top but Reyes keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McFistface accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Reyes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McFistface looking to pass the guard.
Reyes tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Reyes wants to stand and escape but McFistface is having none of it.
McFistface with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Reyes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McFistface defends well.
Reyes trying to keep a closed guard but McFistface is proving a slippery customer.
McFistface works over Reyes with some ground and pound from guard.
Reyes wants to get back to his feet but McFistface is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McFistface wants to control from the top but Reyes keeps moving.
McFistface throws a big elbow that misses.
McFistface postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Reyes covers up, he's hurt! McFistface keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from McFistface and the ref steps in to end the fight! McFistface can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dougie McFistface!
A relieved looking Dougie McFistface thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SMASH: Sitsongrit vs Hatfield
Date: Dec 24, 2023

#R1##CL2#
McFistface tries to keep at a distance but Vera has taken the fight into the clinch.
McFistface drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vera scores with a shoulder strike.
Vera stalling in the clinch but McFistface improves position.
McFistface has Vera pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vera manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McFistface looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McFistface is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dougie McFistface. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vera blocks a body shot from McFistface. #BC2#
Vera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Vera, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vera cracks McFistface with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vera scores with a one two! McFistface had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McFistface takes one to the side of the head.
Vera 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Vera takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
McFistface is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vera is defending well.
Nice body punch from Vera - that landed with a thud.
McFistface is trying to pull guard but Vera turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Vera blocks an elbow strike from McFistface.
Vera pushes McFistface back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Vera.
McFistface tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vera just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vera gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McFistface.
McFistface has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vera is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McFistface misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Vera breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Vera forces McFistface back against the cage and clinches.
McFistface misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2##BC2#
Vera breaks from the clinch.
Vera lands a jab to McFistface's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McFistface throws a head kick but Vera moves out of range.
Vera scores with a jab to the head.
McFistface throws a head kick but Vera moves out of range.
Vera fails to land with a series of punches.
Vera throws a nice looking combination but McFistface bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Vera closes the distance and clinches.
Vera is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McFistface drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vera pulls his leg out and moves away.
McFistface throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vera stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
McFistface throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vera throws a shot from downtown. McFistface moves away and avoids it.
Vera throws a right and a left that both miss.
McFistface slips a jab from Vera.
It looked like McFistface was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McFistface appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Marco Vera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McFistface throws a sloppy head kick and Vera moves out of range easily.
Vera now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
No joy there for Vera, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McFistface throws a big counter combination but Vera scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Marco Vera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McFistface wants to clinch up but Vera keeps it at a distance.#CL#
McFistface rushes Vera and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4##TD#
Vera is fighting off a takedown attempt but McFistface is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Vera to the mat. Vera regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Vera uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Vera closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vera lands a nice uppercut.#TD#
McFistface lands a takedown into guard.

Vera has his feet on McFistface's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Vera misses with a few strikes there.
McFistface went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Vera pushes McFistface up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McFistface tries to score a body lock takedown but Vera shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vera gets underhooks to prevent McFistface's takedown attempt.
Vera blocks a body shot from McFistface. #TD#
McFistface turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
McFistface lands a few punches from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Vera dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Vera closes the distance and clinches.
Vera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Vera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vera throws a right and a left that McFistface avoids nicely.
Vera looks to score with a jab to the body but McFistface is just out of range.
McFistface tries to clinch up but Vera circles away and keeps his distance.
Marco Vera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vera jabs at McFistface's body.
McFistface lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Vera tries to bum rush McFistface with a series of wild strikes but McFistface uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Vera looks to move away, McFistface throws a big counter combo but Vera just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vera darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Vera gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Marco Vera seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McFistface swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Vera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vera is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vera is trying to stall.
Vera is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vera is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.#BC2#
Vera manages to break the clinch.
McFistface takes one on the button.
McFistface takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
McFistface instigates a clinch.
McFistface misses with a knee strike.
McFistface goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vera prevents it.
Vera lands with a right to the head.
McFistface is trying to drag Vera to the mat but Vera just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McFistface looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dougie McFistface. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
McFistface tries to throw a body punch but Vera avoids it by throwing McFistface back against the cage.
McFistface drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vera can't break the clinch.
McFistface has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vera is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
McFistface pulls guard successfully.
Vera wants to pass the guard but McFistface is keeping the position.#SU2#
McFistface is working an open guard so Vera takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Vera gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vera lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vera lands a right hand.
McFistface has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vera after a bit of a struggle. #T3#
Vera wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McFistface has him pressed against the cage.
Vera throws a punch but it's blocked by McFistface.
McFistface is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vera is defending well.
Vera wants to break free but McFistface has control.
McFistface can't find room to land a body shot as Vera controls the action. #BC2#
Vera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McFistface needs to keep his hands up - Vera had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
Vera gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McFistface tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vera just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vera is trying to push McFistface away but McFistface has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McFistface tries to pull guard but Vera forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Vera scores with a nice short uppercut.
McFistface has Vera pressed against the cage, preventing Vera from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Vera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vera fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McFistface looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Vera has closed the distance and engaged McFistface in a clinch. #T4#
McFistface is trying to pull guard but Vera has him pressed against the cage.
McFistface jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vera walks away with a smile on his face. McFistface gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vera scores with a hook to the body. McFistface takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McFistface lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McFistface wants to clinch up but Vera keeps it at a distance.
Jab, jab by Vera - just one landing.
Vera rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McFistface moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McFistface moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL2#
Vera moves into range and clinches up with McFistface.
McFistface prevents a body shot from Vera.
A body shot lands from McFistface.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Vera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Vera scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Vera takes the fight into the clinch.
Vera avoiding damage as McFistface throws knees to the body.
Vera is pressed up against the cage. McFistface has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vera down to the mat. Vera avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McFistface gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Vera counters with a two punch combo.
McFistface ducks right into an uppercut from Vera. #CL2#
Vera instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFistface jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vera walks away with a smile on his face. McFistface gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Vera clinches. #BC2#
Vera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Vera moves into the clinch successfully. #T1#
McFistface throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Veras head.
McFistface presses Vera against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McFistface lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vera backwards.
McFistface lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vera throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McFistfaces head.
McFistface tries a body shot but Vera blocks it.
Vera tries to break free but McFistface pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Vera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vera bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McFistface's head backwards.#CL2#
Vera closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
McFistface pulls guard successfully.
Vera stopping the sweep attempt from McFistface.
McFistface wants to get back to his feet but Vera is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vera looking to pass the guard. #T2#
McFistface trying to keep a closed guard but Vera is proving a slippery customer.
McFistface looking for a sweep. Not yet McFistface, not yet.
Marco Vera is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McFistface is trying to keep Vera in close.
Vera is looking to stand up but McFistface won't let him.
McFistface seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
This has been an exciting period of action!#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Vera with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McFistface to score with a decent uppercut.
Dougie McFistface has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McFistface gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vera.
McFistface with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL2#
Vera rushes McFistface and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
McFistface pulls guard effortlessly.
McFistface has a closed guard, preventing Vera from standing up.
Vera showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McFistface is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
McFistface lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
McFistface makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ES2#
Vera manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Vera has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vera throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McFistface on the side of the head.
McFistface pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McFistface swings widly with a right hand
and Vera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Vera has managed to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Vera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vera 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 John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Vera!

Event: SMASH: Bispen vs DKasada
Date: Dec 02, 2023

#R1##CL#
Rahman drives through and clinches with McFistface against the cage.
Rahman prevents a body shot from McFistface.
McFistface tries to pull guard but Rahman holds him up against the cage and eventually McFistface drops back down to his feet.
Rahman stops a takedown attempt from McFistface.
Rahman scores with a shot to the side of McFistface's head.
Rahman tries to land knees in the clinch but McFistface avoids the damage to the body.
Rahman scores with a shoulder strike.
McFistface blocks a body shot from Rahman.
McFistface tries to pull guard but Rahman won't allow it.
Abdul Rahman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dougie McFistface.
McFistface's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rahman presses McFistface against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rahman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McFistface tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD2#
McFistface ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McFistface no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rahman tries to stand but McFistface is controlling from the bottom.
Our spies down at at Julians Sports Bar & Gym inform us that McFistface has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SU#
Rahman stands up and waves to McFistface to follow him. #CL2#
McFistface has taken the fight to the clinch. #T1#
Rahman misses with a knee to the head.
Rahman digs a right hand into McFistface's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McFistface's gas tank.
McFistface tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rahman smiles and moves away.
Rahman moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Rahman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rahman.
Rahman looking to throw knees to the head but McFistface is blocking nicely.
McFistface tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rahman just stands there and leans against the cage.
McFistface misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rahman.
McFistface drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rahman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rahman pushes McFistface back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rahman landing knees to the head. #TD2#
McFistface has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rahman uses from the top position.
Rahman wants to get up but he can't break McFistface's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McFistface is on top in guard. #REVB##T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McFistface working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McFistface trying to control but Rahman is working from the bottom.
McFistface missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rahman controlling McFistface's posture.
McFistface trying to control but Rahman is working from the bottom.
McFistface working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rahman is pulling down on McFistface's head. It's preventing any offense from McFistface, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
McFistface throwing strikes from guard but Rahman blocks nicely.
McFistface throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rahman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McFistface stopping the sweep attempt from Rahman.
Rahman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McFistface is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McFistface throws a big elbow that misses.
McFistface postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McFistface throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Rahman drives through and clinches with McFistface against the cage.
Rahman lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
Rahman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rahman working McFistface over with knees to the body.
Rahman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Rahman. #TD2#
McFistface gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rahman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McFistface.
McFistface perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McFistface thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McFistface is pressing down on Rahman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rahman is holding on for now.
McFistface wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rahman keeps working.
Rahman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rahman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abdul Rahman dominated that round.
That's time! Rahman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rahman just misses with a punch to the body.
McFistface with a nice calf kick.
Rahman swings for the body but McFistface moves out of range.
McFistface swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rahman wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Rahman as he connects with a hook.
Rahman digs a good hook to McFistface's body. #CL#
Rahman closes the distance and clinches.
McFistface pushes off an throws an elbow but Rahman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Abdul Rahman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rahman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rahman. #TD2#
McFistface jumps into guard, dragging Rahman to the mat.
McFistface looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rahman is one step ahead there.
Dougie McFistface has got the better of the ground game so far.
McFistface will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #SU#
Rahman gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rahman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
McFistface pushes Rahman up against the cage in a clinch.
Rahman scores a nice knee to the body. #T1#
McFistface drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rahman pulls his leg out and moves away.
McFistface is breathing heavily.
McFistface misses with a low kick.
A left lands for Rahman.
McFistface misses with a kick to the body. #CL#
Rahman clinches up with McFistface and pushes him back against the cage.
McFistface changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rahman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rahman tests McFistface's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Rahman rushes McFistface and presses him up against the cage.
Rahman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McFistface has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #TD2#
McFistface has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Rahman is trying to keep an underhook but McFistface manages to get the takedown into half guard.
McFistface misses with a head shot. Rahman uses the momentum to regain guard.
McFistface throws a big elbow that misses.
Rahman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McFistface can do to turn this around?#T2#
McFistface in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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!
McFistface throwing strikes but missing.
McFistface has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rahman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McFistface.
McFistface won't allow Rahman to sweep him here.
Rahman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McFistface with a flurry of punches that miss.
McFistface trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McFistface lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rahman keeping moving, preventing McFistface from controlling successfully.
Rahman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McFistface. #T3#
McFistface seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
McFistface passes Rahman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McFistface throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rahman to regain full guard.
McFistface lands a couple of elbows.
McFistface wants to control from the top but Rahman keeps moving.
McFistface lands a couple of elbows.
McFistface throwing strikes from guard but Rahman blocks nicely. #T4#
McFistface missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McFistface works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
McFistface is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rahman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McFistface.
McFistface moves into full mount! Rahman won't be happy about that!
McFistface lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rahman hang on?
McFistface unloading with bombs!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dougie McFistface will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
McFistface moves in looking to clinch but Rahman pushes him off.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rahman. That's going to slow McFistface down.
Rahman lands a nice shot that snaps McFistface's head back.
Rahman throws a right and a left that McFistface avoids nicely.
McFistface tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rahman swivels and escapes.
McFistface tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rahman tries to move into range but McFistface moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Rahman clinches. #TD2#
McFistface is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Rahman can't fight it off and eventually McFistface manages to take the fight to the floor. Rahman looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McFistface throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rahman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McFistface postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McFistface throws a strike but Rahman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rahman stopping the sweep attempt from McFistface.
McFistface manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rahman manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T1#
McFistface with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McFistface postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McFistface looking to pass the guard.
McFistface scoring with punches to the head and body.
McFistface distracts Rahman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McFistface trying to control but Rahman is working from the bottom.
McFistface passes into half guard. #SUB2#
McFistface seems to be looking for submissions. #T2#
McFistface is looking to pass Rahman's guard but actually Rahman recovers to full guard.
Rahman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McFistface with a flurry of punches that miss.
McFistface in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McFistface working some strikes from top position.
Rahman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McFistface.
Rahman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McFistface. #SUB2#
McFistface drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rahman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McFistface has Rahman in his guard.#REVR##T3#
McFistface looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McFistface seems keen to control Rahman's posture.
McFistface tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McFistface is trying to control the position but Rahman postures up. #SU#
Rahman stands and steps away. McFistface gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
McFistface throws a right and a left that Rahman avoids nicely.
Rahman with a jab.
Nice defenses there by McFistface.
Abdul Rahman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
McFistface instigates a clinch.
McFistface tries to pull guard but Rahman won't allow it.
Rahman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McFistface changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rahman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Abdul Rahman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dougie McFistface.#T4#
Rahman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McFistface fails to land with a series of punches.
Rahman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rahman stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
McFistface has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short left from Rahman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Rahman manages to break the clinch.
McFistface takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rahman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McFistface.
McFistface tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rahman was well out of range. Poor timing from McFistface.#CL#
Rahman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McFistface, pushing him back against the cage.
Rahman lands a right hand.
Rahman lands a right hand.
McFistface is trying to pull guard but Rahman has him pressed against the cage.
McFistface jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rahman walks away with a smile on his face. McFistface gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Rahman moves into the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdul Rahman!
An out of breath and clearly excited Abdul Rahman thanked Senshi Fight Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: SCF 1: Rhodes vs. Maron
Date: Nov 29, 2023

#R1#
Kurth throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kurth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dunn cracks Kurth with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kurth tries to clinch up.
Kurth is looking to clinch but Dunn is avoiding it.
Dunn cracks Kurth with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kurth looks to land a right hand but Dunn moved out of range.
Dunn moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2#
Kurth gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dunn jumps guard but Kurth stands there with Dunn around his waist. Dunn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC#
Dunn breaks from the clinch.
Dunn misses with a few strikes there.
Sloppy strikes from Kurth. Those never looked like landing.
Dunn is looking to counter punch.
We've been told by Dunn's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kurth throws a series of punches but Dunn moves out of range.
Dunn lands a nice shot that snaps Kurth's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kurth!
Kurth fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kurth throws an off balance right hand
enabling Dunn to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot lands for Dunn.#T1#
No joy there for Kurth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dunn cracks Kurth with an open hand slap.
Dunn is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Danga de danga de dang - Kurth scores with a four punch combination!
Dunn throws a right hand that Kurth ducks under and follows up with a left that Kurth also avoids with ease.
Dunn digs a good hook to Kurth's body.
Kurth misses with a combination
and Dunn counters with a straight right hand.
Dunn throws a series of punches but Kurth moves out of range.
Kurth tries to clinch but Dunn moves out of range.
Kurth throws a nice looking combination but Dunn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kurth lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dunn circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Kurth closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Dunn manages to break the clinch.
Kurth dives in and grabs Dunn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dunn pushes down on Kurth's head and hops out.
Kurth throws a right and a left that Dunn avoids nicely.
Kurth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dunn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kurth on the side of the head.#T2#
Some wild striking there from Kurth.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kurth tries to clinch up but Dunn circles away and keeps his distance.
Dunn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kurth tries to clinch up
and Dunn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Kurth gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Kurth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kurth shoots in but no luck this time.
Dunn lands a jab to Kurth's midsection.
Dunn lands a jab to Kurth's midsection.
Kurth throws a right hand that Dunn ducks under and follows up with a left that Dunn also avoids with ease.
Dunn is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Kurth closes the distance and pushes Dunn back into the cage.
Kurth lands a body shot.
Kurth lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dunn is breathing heavily.#T3##BC2#
Kurth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kurth throws a hook to the side of Dunn's head but Dunn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dunn's corner calls for a 1-2. Dunn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dunn scores with a jab. Kurth acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kurth looks for a takedown but Dunn sprawls well.
Clay Dunn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yilmaz Kurth.
Dunn throws a hook but Kurth blocks it.
Dunn lands a slapping body shot.
Dunn is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kurth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dunn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Kurth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Dunn. Those never looked like landing.
Kurth throws a series of punches but Dunn avoids them all with ease.
Kurth wants to clinch up but Dunn keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Kurth pushes Dunn up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Dunn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kurth tries to clinch but Dunn moves out of range. #T4#
Kurth doesn't manage to clinch there - Dunn circles away.
A quick step to the side and Dunn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Kurth moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Kurth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Kurth instigates a clinch.
Kurth misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dunn. #BC2#
Kurth breaks the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Dunn as he connects with a hook.
Kurth fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kurth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dunn misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dunn lands with a shot to the body.
Dunn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dunn looks to land a left hand but Kurth moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Kurth closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yilmaz Kurth will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dunn swats away the attempt to clinch by Kurth.
Dunn punishes Kurth's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice cross by Dunn.
Kurth tries to clinch up
and Dunn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kurth fails to land with a series of punches.
Kurth moves to clinch but Dunn breaks away
and Dunn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dunn just misses with a punch to the body.
Clay Dunn is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurth tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dunn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dunn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dunn clobbers Kurth with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kurth misses with a combination
and Dunn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yilmaz Kurth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dunn jabs Kurth to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Kurth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Clay Dunn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kurth tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dunn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kurth shoots in for a takedown but Dunn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kurth misses with the combination. #CL2#
Kurth moves into range and clinches up with Dunn.#BC#
Dunn manages to break the clinch.
A left lands for Dunn.
Kurth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dunn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dunn lands a right hook to the body.
Dunn throws a nice looking combination but Kurth bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dunn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kurth lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kurth tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dunn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kurth has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kurth there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
Dunn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kurth.
Dunn circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Kurth closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Kurth manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Dunn gets tackled into the cage by Kurth. Kurth maintains the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kurth. #BC#
Dunn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kurth tries to clinch but Dunn moves away
and Dunn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dunn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kurth closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Dunn counter with a right hand. #KD2#
Kurth drops Dunn with a beautiful combination! Dunn stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kurth is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Dunn is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Clay Dunn has been cut.
Kurth doesn't manage to clinch there - Dunn circles away. #CL2#
Kurth takes the fight into the clinch. #T3##BC2#
Kurth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kurth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kurth tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dunn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Dunn does no damage.
As Dunn backs off Kurth throws a huge counter combo but Dunn manages to avoid it all.
Dunn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kurth tries to close the distance and clinch but Dunn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kurth tries to clinch there but Dunn circles away.
Kurth throws a series of punches but Dunn avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Dunn tries to keep at a distance but Kurth has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yilmaz Kurth seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kurth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Kurth manages to break the clinch. #T4#
Kurth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dunn moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kurth throws a series of punches but Dunn avoids them all with ease.
Kurth tries to clinch up.
Dunn swats away the attempt to clinch by Kurth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kurth fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dunn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kurth. #CL2#
Kurth clinches with his opponent.
Kurth struggles to land a body shot inside as Dunn controls his hands.
Kurth cracks Dunn with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Kurth breaks the clinch.
Dunn slips a jab and a cross from Kurth.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yilmaz Kurth will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Clay Dunn's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Kurth fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dunn, pushing him back against the cage.
Kurth tries to work over Dunn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dunn tries to pull guard but Kurth forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Dunn breaks the clinch.
Kurth misses with a double jab.
Dunn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kurth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dunn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kurth doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice uppercut there from Dunn.
Dunn slips a jab and a cross from Kurth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunn throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Kurth forces Dunn back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Kurth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dunn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kurth.
Dunn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Dunn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kurth.
Yilmaz Kurth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kurth misses with a two punch combination.
Kurth throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dunn counters with a series of strikes. Kurth will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kurth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dunn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jab from Dunn.
Yilmaz Kurth is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dunn throws a looping overhand right but Kurth ducks down to avoid it.
Dunn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kurth throws a big shot that misses.
Dunn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kurth was well out of range. Poor timing from Dunn.
Dunn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dunn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
Kurth moves into range and clinches up with Dunn.#BC2#
Kurth manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dunn throws a right and a left that Kurth avoids nicely. #T2##CL2#
Kurth moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Kurth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kurth misses with a wild combination.
Kurth misses with a series of wild punches.
Kurth shoots in for a takedown but Dunn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Dunn misses its target.
Kurth looks to clinch
and Dunn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sloppy strikes from Kurth. Those never looked like landing.
Dunn keeps the fight on the outside.
Dunn misses with a hook.
Kurth is looking for the big counter here.
Kurth tries to clinch but Dunn moves out of range.
Dunn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kurth under the eye.
Kurth tries to clinch up.
Kurth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Dunn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kurth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dunn just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Kurth moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Dunn breaks the clinch.
Kurth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kurth is looking to clinch but Dunn is avoiding it.
Dunn dodges the punch combination from Kurth. #CL2#
Kurth instigates a clinch. #BC#
Dunn breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Kurth is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dunn swings for the body but Kurth moves out of range.
Kurth has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kurth tries to clinch there but Dunn circles away. #CL2#
Kurth gets a clinch. #BC#
Dunn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kurth throws a series of punches but Dunn moves out of range.
Kurth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kurth tries to clinch up but Dunn circles away and keeps his distance.
Kurth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dunn.
Sloppy strikes from Dunn. Those never looked like landing.
Kurth moves in looking to clinch but Dunn pushes him off.
A little feinted left hand from Dunn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dunn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kurth.
Kurth unleashes a big counter combination but Dunn bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Clay Dunn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Kurth moves into the clinch.
A short right from Kurth.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yilmaz Kurth.
I've got Kurth 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Clay Dunn!
The defeated Yilmaz Kurth had this to say: 'I'm gonna knock your head off next go, bro!'.

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