Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: MMA Hype -43-
Date: Mar 19, 2025

#R1#
Hunter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Davidson.
Davidson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunter manages to avoid it.
Hunter throws a hook but Davidson blocks it.
Hunter moves out of range of the strikes.
Davidson throws a right hand that misses
enabling Hunter to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Hunter misses.
Davidson throws a leg kick which misses Hunter's front leg but catches the back leg as Hunter tries to avoid it.
Hunter keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Davidson.
Hunter misses with the combination.
Davidson catches Hunter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davidson throws out a powerful jab.
Davidson punishes Hunter's body with a nice straight punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Davidson.
Davidson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Davidson lands a jab to the head.
Hunter misses the jab.
Davidson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Davidson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hunter's head backwards.
Lj Davidson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davidson throws a hook but Hunter blocks it.
Davidson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice body punch from Davidson.
A lazy left from Davidson finds it's target.
Davidson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hunter on the side of the head.
Hunter walks into a stiff left hand from Davidson.
Davidson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A head kick from Davidson lands but Hunter takes it in his stride.
Hunter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hunter looks to land a right hand but Davidson moved out of range.
Davidson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Davidson lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Davidson.
Hunter cracks Davidson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT2#It looks like Lj Davidson has been cut.
Hunter misses the jab.
Hunter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Davidson circles away quickly and effectively.
Davidson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunter.#T2#
Hunter takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hunter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Davidson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hunter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hunter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Davidson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It appears Davidson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Davidson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hunter momentarily.
Davidson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Davidson throws a lazy right hand but Hunter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hunter moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Davidson with a hook.
Nice shot by Davidson.
Davidson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Davidson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hunter at a distance.
Davidson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Davidson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hunter at a distance.
Davidson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hunter loads up on a big right hand but Davidson slips the punch.
Hunter might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T3#
Hunter takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hunter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Good shot there by Hunter.
Hunter slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hunter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Hunter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hunter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hunter connects with the punch.
Davidson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Davidson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hunter throws out a loose jab but Davidson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Davidson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Davidson cracks Hunter with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hunter on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hunter misses the jab.
Hunter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hunter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Davidson.
Hunter misses with a hook.#KD2#
Hunter drops Davidson with a beautiful combination! Davidson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hunter is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Davidson is rocked!#T4#
Hunter flashes Davidson a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Davidson's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Davidson crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Hunter punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roy Hunter!

Event: DMMA 402: Huang v Battleby
Date: Mar 16, 2025

#R1#
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Buakaw now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Buakaw circles away. #CL#
Jones gets a clinch.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Buakaw gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones. #BC2#
Buakaw pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones dives in for a single leg takedown but Buakaw sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jones misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Buakaw escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Buakaw.
Buakaw tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Jones can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones is looking for a takedown.
Jones prevents Buakaw from breaking the clinch.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Buakaw is trying to break free.
A right hand to the body from Jones.
Buakaw is trying to break free.
Buakaw's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones lands a body shot.
A body shot lands from Buakaw.
Buakaw tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Buakaw is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Buakaw wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones tries to work over Buakaw's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A frustrated look appears on Buakaw's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Jones.
Jones lands a right hand. #BC2#
Buakaw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL#
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Buakaw, pushing him back against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right hand to the body from Jones.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Buakaw controls his hands. #BC2#
Buakaw pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Buakaw just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Buakaw.
Buakaw throws a big shot that misses.
Buakaw swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Buakaw tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3##CL#
Jones pushes Buakaw up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones wants to take the fight to the mat but Buakaw manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Buakaw is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Buakaw controls his hands.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Buakaw looks winded!
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Buakaw throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Banchamek Buakaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buakaw.
Buakaw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Jones misses the target.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Buakaw saw that one coming.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Buakaw.
Buakaw throws a combination that misses
and Jones counters with a nice body shot.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Buakaw moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Buakaw on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Buakaw should have avoided that one. #CUT#It looks like Banchamek Buakaw has been cut.
Jones wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Banchamek Buakaw's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jones thuds his right hand into Buakaw's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jones tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Buakaw counter with a right hand.
Buakaw lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buakaw misses with a straight left.
Buakaw throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buakaw can do to turn this around?
A telegraphed right hand from Buakaw misses the target. #T1##KD#
Jones lands a left and a right that send Buakaw crashing to the mat, dazed. Jones thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Buakaw is rocked!
Buakaw misses with a left hand
and Jones counters with a huge right that knocks Buakaw out cold! Jones is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dan Jones!

Event: GAMMA#1145 Hawk v Alexey
Date: Mar 15, 2025

#R1#
McSlide throws a right hand that Tran ducks under and follows up with a left that Tran also avoids with ease.
A little jabbing left from Tran on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McSlide throws a quick inside leg kick.
McSlide tries to close the distance and clinch but Tran swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tran takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#It looks like Antwan Tran has been cut.
McSlide scores with a jab to the jaw.
McSlide scoring well with a low kick there.
McSlide scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
McSlide takes the fight into the clinch.
McSlide with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McSlide is struggling to control the position.
Tran swings wildly with an uppercut but McSlide uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Tran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
The crowd cheers as McSlide lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tran doesn't seem phased though.
Tran blocks a jab.
Tran looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Donk. McSlide catches Tran right on the button with a cross.#CUT#That has opened up Antwan Tran's cut even more.
McSlide fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tran manages to avoid it.
Tran throws out a counter right but McSlide avoids it with no problem.
McSlide lands with a shot to the body.
McSlide scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McSlide scoring well with a low kick there.
We've been told by McSlide's head coaches at Mentor Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McSlide cracks Tran with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Tran falls to his knees and McSlide doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dorian McSlide!
After winning the bout, Dorian McSlide thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMASH: Sitsongrit vs Guru
Date: Mar 15, 2025

#R1#
McDonald misses with a body shot.
McDonald throws a lazy head kick
and McDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
McDonald buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McDonald turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick lands for McDonald.
Jumayev missing with a left hand there. McDonald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McDonald lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for McDonald.
McDonald throws a low kick but Jumayev avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
Jumayev throws out a counter right but McDonald avoids it with no problem.
Jumayev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A low kick lands for McDonald.
A big left from McDonald misses.
McDonald looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T1#
McDonald throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McDonald is looking to wear down Jumayev with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jumayev throws a leg kick but McDonald moved away.
McDonald throws a head kick that half lands.
McDonald keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jumayev.
Jumayev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jumayev checks a leg kick nicely.
Jumayev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jumayev throws a one two combo. #CUT2#It looks like Nicholas McDonald has been cut.
McDonald tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McDonald throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jumayev loads up on a big right hand but McDonald slips the punch.
McDonald misses with a low kick.
Jumayev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jumayev thuds a left hand into McDonald's body.
McDonald looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jumayev circles away quickly and effectively.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jumayev! But no joy.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jumayev.
Jumayev throws out a counter right but McDonald avoids it with no problem.
Nicholas McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
McDonald takes a swing at Jumayev's ribcage but misses.
Jumayev feints a counter leg kick.
McDonald connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slapping leg kick lands for McDonald.
McDonald with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jumayev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDonald.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jumayev was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
McDonald does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A low kick from McDonald is predictable there
and Jumayev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jumayev throws the left hand but McDonald avoids the punch easily.
McDonald throwing a counter right hand but Jumayev manages to avoid it.
Jumayev walks into a left hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McDonald lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jumayev has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jumayev and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jumayev throws out a counter right but McDonald avoids it with no problem.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
Jumayev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McDonald throws a head kick but Jumayev moves out of range.
Jumayev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As McDonald backs off Jumayev throws a huge counter combo but McDonald manages to avoid it all.#T3#
McDonald looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jumayev flicks out a counter leg kick but McDonald steps away.
McDonald with a jab.
McDonald connects with an inside leg kick.
McDonald finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jumayev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McDonald attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McDonald lands with a nice body punch.
McDonald tests Jumayev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jumayev manages to avoid it.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald jabs Jumayev right on the nose. Jumayev blinks but takes it well.
McDonald misses with a body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by McDonald as he connects with a hook.
McDonald plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jumayev.
Jumayev takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald with a jab.
Jumayev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jumayev moves out of range of the leg kick from McDonald.
McDonald lands a right hook to the body.
Jumayev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jumayev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McDonald to score with a decent uppercut.
Jumayev looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonald is just out of range.
Jumayev sizes up McDonald with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McDonald lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jumayev has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jumayev and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jumayev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jumayev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDonald jabs at Jumayev's body.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jumayev.
Jumayev unleashes a big counter combination but McDonald bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McDonald swings for the body but Jumayev moves out of range.
A jab from Jumayev finds it's way through McDonald's defenses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nicholas McDonald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nicholas McDonald's cut.
That's time! McDonald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
McDonald tries to score with a low kick but Jumayev moves his leg out of the way.
Jumayev flicks out a counter leg kick but McDonald steps away.
McDonald connects with a nice looking jab.
Good leg kick by McDonald.
McDonald moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jumayev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jumayev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jumayev misses with a looping left.
McDonald fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jumayev.
McDonald swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jumayev counters with a nice uppercut.
McDonald gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jumayev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McDonald throws a half hearted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jumayev! But no joy.
McDonald cracks Jumayev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jumayev checks a leg kick nicely.
A little jabbing left from Jumayev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McDonald scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jumayev doesn't seem bothered though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from McDonald misses.
Jumayev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
McDonald misses with a leg kick
and Jumayev counters with a nice uppercut.
McDonald misses with a hook to the body
and Jumayev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#McDonald is rocked!
McDonald throws a lazy right hand but Jumayev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oh McDonald is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McDonald misses with a body shot
and Jumayev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jumayev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDonald lands with a straight right. Jumayev didn't see that one coming.
McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jumayev.
McDonald seems to have got his legs back now.
McDonald has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
Jumayev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McDonald looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McDonald scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McDonald is looking to chop away at Jumayev's legs.
Jumayev avoids the head kick by McDonald.
Jumayev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jumayev checks a leg kick. #T2#
Jumayev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jumayev was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
McDonald motions for Jumayev to come forward. McDonald throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Jumayev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McDonald scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McDonald throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McDonald scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jumayev doesn't seem bothered though.
A nice leg kick lands there from McDonald.
McDonald rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jumayev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice leg kick from McDonald, right into the meat of the thigh.
McDonald stuns Jumayev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McDonald looks to land a combination but Jumayev avoids it well.
Jumayev misses with a wild combination. #T3#
McDonald throws a shot to the body.
McDonald throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McDonald throws a head kick that half lands.
McDonald scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McDonald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jumayev can do to turn this around?
Jumayev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McDonald is out of range.
McDonald misses with a low kick.
Jumayev throws a big shot that misses.
That kick from McDonald tenderised Jumayev's leg. Jumayev is trying to keep his angry face on.
McDonald scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jumayev in his tracks.
McDonald misses with a low kick.
McDonald's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Jumayev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Jumayev sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jumayev flicks out a counter leg kick but McDonald steps away.
McDonald throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jumayev's head.
Nicholas McDonald is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
McDonald misses with a low kick.
McDonald fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jumayev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McDonald misses with a leg kick
and Jumayev counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald throws a quick inside leg kick.
McDonald throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jumayev.
Jumayev throws a jab but it's blocked by McDonald.
It looked like McDonald wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jumayev checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jumayev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McDonald delivers a nice body kick.
McDonald lands with a good body shot.
McDonald pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jumayev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jumayev throws a jab but it's blocked by McDonald.
McDonald fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nicholas McDonald dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nicholas McDonald's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
McDonald looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zakir Jumayev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jumayev ducks right into an uppercut from McDonald.
McDonald misses with a kick to the body
and Jumayev counters with a stiff right hand.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jumayev.
Jumayev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McDonald scores with a jab to the body.
McDonald tries a low kick but Jumayev avoids it.
An inside leg kick from McDonald misses.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McDonald throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald throws a leg kick that misses.
McDonald with a hook.
McDonald lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McDonald throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
McDonald connects with a body shot that sends Jumayev's belly button to the back.
A low kick from McDonald is predictable there
and Jumayev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McDonald moves out of range as Jumayev strikes.
McDonald misses with a shot to the body
and Jumayev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McDonald drops his hands momentarily and Jumayev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jumayev.
McDonald connects with the punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by McDonald.
Jumayev misses with a wild body shot.
A lazy body kick from McDonald
and Jumayev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Jumayev does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jumayev manages to avoid it.
Jumayev feints a counter leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jumayev on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
McDonald clobbers Jumayev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jumayev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McDonald scores with a jab.
Jumayev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McDonald throws a wild body kick that Jumayev sees coming a mile off.
Jumayev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McDonald.
Nice uppercut there from Jumayev.
McDonald moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jumayev avoids the body shot from McDonald.
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick
and Jumayev counters with a nice uppercut.
McDonald will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A countering left hand to the body from Jumayev misses.
McDonald throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A clash of legs there as Jumayev blocks the low kick.
McDonald throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jumayev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
McDonald tries a head kick but it misses.
McDonald jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McDonald lands with a shot to the body.
McDonald lands a jab to the nose.
A swing and a miss from Jumayev.
McDonald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Jumayev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jumayev throws a head kick but McDonald moves out of range.
Jumayev takes a kick to the side of the head.
McDonald scores with a body shot.
McDonald throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Jumayev to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut lands for McDonald. That snapped Jumayev's head back.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
Jumayev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jumayev walks into a left hand. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A little jabbing left from Jumayev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Jumayev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McDonald chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McDonald throws a solid leg kick but Jumayev takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McDonald.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jumayev! But no joy.
A swing and a miss from Jumayev.
Jumayev looks to throw the jab but McDonald is out of range.
Jumayev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
McDonald throws a low kick, looking for Jumayev's leg but Jumayev calmly moves out of range.
McDonald throws the kick towards the body but Jumayev avoids it.
McDonald scores with a push kick.
McDonald staying out of range there.
McDonald tried to counter with a leg kick but Jumayev avoided it.
McDonald throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nicholas McDonald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McDonald connects with a solid leg kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicholas McDonald!

Event: GAMMA#1140 Kimi v Pornthonglek
Date: Feb 22, 2025

#R1#
Van Thüringen scores with a nice strike.#CUT#It looks like Antwan Tran has been cut.
Tran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Thüringen.
Van Thüringen thuds a left hand into Tran's body.
Van Thüringen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tran looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Thüringen. Tran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tran throws out a counter right but Van Thüringen avoids it with no problem.
Van Thüringen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Thüringen scores with a jab. Tran acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tran defending well as Van Thüringen loads up on a big left hand.
Tran looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Van Thüringen connects with a body shot that sends Tran's belly button to the back.
Van Thüringen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tran looks winded!
Van Thüringen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tran defending well as Van Thüringen loads up on a big left hand.
Despite the aggression on Tran's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tran takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
Van Thüringen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tran takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Van Thüringen cracks Tran with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Tran tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Van Thüringen pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Tran is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balthasar Van Thüringen!
Balthasar Van Thüringen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SMASH: Hallows vs Choi
Date: Feb 16, 2025

#R1#
Beanbag keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As McDonald backs off Beanbag throws a huge counter combo but McDonald manages to avoid it all.
McDonald throws a half hearted mid kick.
Beanbag follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
McDonald attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
An inside leg kick lands from McDonald.
A slapping leg kick lands for McDonald.
McDonald throws a quick inside leg kick.
A combination from McDonald does no damage.
Beanbag blocks a leg kick.
Beanbag is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McDonald misses with an attempted mid kick.
McDonald missing with a left hand there. Beanbag was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beanbag is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A low kick from McDonald misses
and Beanbag counters with a straight right hand.
Nicholas McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beanbag uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McDonald moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McDonald throws a shot to the body.
McDonald throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Beanbag stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beanbag moves away from the strike by McDonald.
Beanbag flicks out a counter leg kick but McDonald steps away.#T1#
Beanbag throws a jab when McDonald was well out of range.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beanbag was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
A nice inside leg kick there by McDonald. That's going to slow Beanbag down.
Beanbag uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
Jab from McDonald.
McDonald jabs Beanbag to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McDonald throws a body punch but Beanbag moves out of range.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beanbag.
McDonald takes a swing at Beanbag's ribcage but misses.
McDonald throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Beanbag stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McDonald feints a jab promting Beanbag to slip. McDonald then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Beanbag slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
McDonald throws a body punch but Beanbag moves out of range.
McDonald is looking to wear down Beanbag with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McDonald connects with a body shot.
McDonald throws a series of punches but Beanbag avoids them all with ease.
It seemed like Beanbag was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beanbag slips under a jab from McDonald.
A countering left hand to the body from Beanbag misses.#T2#
Beanbag scores with a nice right hand.
McDonald swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Beanbag counters with a body kick that stops McDonald in his tracks momentarily.
McDonald throws out a leg kick but Beanbag moves out of range and McDonald only half commits.
A little jabbing left from Beanbag on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McDonald throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Beanbag.
Beanbag appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McDonald looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McDonald swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Beanbag counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beanbag is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
McDonald takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Beanbag lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McDonald circles away quickly and effectively.
McDonald throws a combination that misses
letting Beanbag counter with a right hand.
McDonald takes a swing at Beanbag's ribcage but misses.
Beanbag ducks right into an uppercut from McDonald.
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick
and Beanbag counters with a nice kick to the body.
Beanbag has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Beanbag avoids the body shot from McDonald. #T3#
McDonald swings for the body but Beanbag moves out of range.
McDonald throws a push kick but Beanbag slaps the foot to one side.
Beanbag was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
McDonald throws a nice head kick!
Beanbag blocks a low kick nicely.
Beanbag counters with a body kick.
McDonald looks to throw a body kick
and Beanbag counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
Beanbag moves out of range of the leg kick from McDonald.
McDonald swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Beanbag moves into the clinch.
Beanbag with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Beanbag.
McDonald stalling in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Beanbag.
Beanbag lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Beanbag lands a shot to the body.
McDonald is breathing heavily.
Beanbag lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beanbag makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Beanbag misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDonald is trying to break the clinch but Beanbag is controlling him.
McDonald wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McDonald can't find room to land a body shot as Beanbag controls the action.
Beanbag tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beanbag lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
McDonald is trying to break the clinch but Beanbag has him pressed against the cage.
Beanbag misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDonald.
Beanbag has a couple of punches blocked by McDonald.
McDonald tries to break free but Beanbag pushes him back against the cage.
McDonald is trying to push Beanbag away but Beanbag has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McDonald looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Beanbag tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beanbag doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beanbag works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Beanbag swings wildly with an uppercut but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beanbag prevents McDonald from breaking the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nicholas McDonald will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
McDonald swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Beanbag counters with an inside leg kick.
McDonald lands a really nice looking cross but Beanbag seems unphased.
Nicholas McDonald is winning the standup battle so far.
Beanbag on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McDonald. McDonald obviously looking to wear him down.
McDonald tries to work over Beanbag's front leg with a kick but Beanbag checks it.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonald throws a leg kick
and Beanbag counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Beanbag.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald throws out a leg kick but Beanbag moves out of range and McDonald only half commits.
Beanbag looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McDonald throws a solid leg kick but Beanbag takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McDonald.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from McDonald misses
enabling Beanbag to counter with a crisp jab.
Beanbag checks a leg kick.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beanbag.
McDonald swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Beanbag counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Beanbag misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1##BC#
McDonald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McDonald lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beanbag lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A shot to the body from McDonald misses
and Beanbag counters with a left to the body. #CL2#
Beanbag gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Beanbag misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beanbag stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Beanbag misses with a punch to the body.
Beanbag swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Beanbag.
Beanbag digs a right hand into McDonald's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McDonald's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McDonald is trying to break the clinch but Beanbag has him pressed against the cage.
Beanbag makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDonald.
McDonald tries to throw a body punch but Beanbag avoids it by throwing McDonald back against the cage.
Beanbag lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Beanbag lands a knee to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Beanbag with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Nicholas McDonald has been cut.
Teo-King Beanbag seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Beanbag tries a body shot but McDonald blocks it.
McDonald blocks a body shot from Beanbag.
A head punch on the inside from McDonald fails to land.
Beanbag has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McDonald seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Beanbag can turn it around.
Beanbag tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Beanbag.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McDonald misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beanbag working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Beanbag goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDonald tries to work over Beanbag's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beanbag misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beanbag lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #ROC2#McDonald is rocked!
Beanbag working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh McDonald is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beanbag pushes McDonald back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beanbag keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McDonald's efforts to push away.#BC#
McDonald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McDonald seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
McDonald thows a leg kick but Beanbag checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Beanbag keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Beanbag wants to counter the offense by McDonald and move into the clinch position.
McDonald is looking to land body kicks.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
McDonald takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick by McDonald misses
and Beanbag counters with a nice uppercut.
McDonald throws a leg kick that is checked
and Beanbag counters with a body kick.
Beanbag has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A shot to the liver by McDonald. Beautiful body shot.
McDonald lands a head shot.
McDonald misses with a body shot
and Beanbag counters with a nice body kick.
Beanbag misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald half committed to a counter leg kick.#KD2#
Beanbag lands a big head kick that sends McDonald tumbling to the mat! Beanbag takes a step backwards and waves McDonald back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Beanbag scores with a counter punch that sends McDonald to the canvas! Beanbag smells blood - he's punishing McDonald with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! McDonald has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teo-King Beanbag!
Our winner, Teo-King Beanbag, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DMMA 394: Burgess v Ruttu
Date: Feb 16, 2025

#R1#
Jenkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Jenkins.#CL#
Jones drives through and clinches with Jenkins against the cage.
Jenkins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jones lands a body shot.
I was talking to Jones's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jones avoids the elbow strike from Jenkins, against the cage.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jenkins's elbow.
Jenkins throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jenkins blocks a body shot from Jones.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jenkins prevents it.
Jenkins blocks an uppercut.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jenkins pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Jones. #TD#
Jones gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Jones pushes down on Jenkins's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jenkins keeps working.
Jenkins is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Jones is working for a kimura but Jenkins is defending it quite comfortably.
Jenkins wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jenkins moves into full guard.
Jones might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jenkins has his hands on Jones's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jenkins keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jenkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Jenkins, not yet.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jenkins has Jones pulled in close to control his posture.
Jones wants to control from the top but Jenkins keeps moving. #T3#
Jones won't allow Jenkins to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jenkins scores with a leg kick.
Jenkins throws a series of strikes that have Jones backpedaling.
Jenkins misses with a hook to the body
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Schoonie Jenkins has been cut.
Jenkins lands with a kick to the ribs. #CL#
Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jenkins lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jenkins throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jenkins gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Come on Jones - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jenkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jenkins is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jenkins down to the mat. Jenkins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jenkins avoids it really well and circles away.
Schoonie Jenkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jenkins jabs at Jones's body.
Jones ducks right into an uppercut from Jenkins.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jenkins manages to avoid it.
Jenkins raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jenkins throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range. #CL2#
Jenkins pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jenkins's elbow.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jenkins's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Schoonie Jenkins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Schoonie Jenkins'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#
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jenkins pinned against the cage. Jenkins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jenkins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage!
Jenkins throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Jones checks a leg kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins catches Jones with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jones misses with an uppercut. Jenkins saw that one coming.
Jenkins throws a counter combo.
Jenkins misses with a double jab. #CL#
Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Jones is looking to take this one to the mat.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jenkins takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Jenkins misses with an elbow over the top.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Jenkins.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones prevents a body shot from Jenkins.
The referee calls for Jenkins to work.
Jones tries a body shot but Jenkins blocks it.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones tries a body shot but Jenkins blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jenkins.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jenkins is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jones is working for takedown but Jenkins is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Jenkins misses with a punch to the body.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jenkins gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Jones tries to work over Jenkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Jenkins avoiding damage.
Dan Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jenkins lands a right hand.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jenkins pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jenkins throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jones scores with a counter punch that sends Jenkins to the canvas! Jones smells blood - he's punishing Jenkins with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Jenkins has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Jones!

Event: SMASH: Lang vs Hanma
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
McDonald throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Graves avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McDonald uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McDonald scores with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Graves does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald misses with a double jab
and Graves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A right-left combo lands from McDonald.
That kick from McDonald tenderised Graves's leg. Graves is trying to keep his angry face on.
Graves avoids the body shot from McDonald.
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
Graves has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
McDonald misses with a low kick.
Graves blocks a jab.
It seemed like Graves was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graves has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Graves there as he acknowledges the shot.
McDonald throws a head kick but Graves moves out of range.
Graves has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McDonald.
McDonald 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. #T1#
McDonald thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDonald scores with a leg kick.
Graves checks the leg kick.
Graves checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McDonald takes a swing at Graves's ribcage but misses.
McDonald is looking to slow Graves down with leg kicks.
McDonald swings for the body but Graves moves out of range.
McDonald feints and then cracks Graves's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Graves down.
Graves slips under a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for McDonald.
McDonald feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gravess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nicholas McDonald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Graves takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nicholas McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald lands a nice leg kick that just misses Graves's sensitive parts.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
Graves flicks out a counter leg kick but McDonald steps away.
McDonald lands a jab.
Graves's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Graves manages to avoid it.
McDonald misses with a low kick as Graves jumps back.
McDonald misses with a wild combination.
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!
Graves avoids the head kick by McDonald.
A looping hook to the body misses from Graves. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Graves sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Graves replies with a solid counter kick to the body but McDonald blocks it well.
Graves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Graves doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Graves throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McDonald's waist but McDonald gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Graves off to one side.
Graves checks a leg kick.
McDonald throws a hook but Graves blocks it.
A nice leg kick from McDonald, right into the meat of the thigh.
McDonald tries to land a leg kick but Graves saw it coming and moves away.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Graves is just out of range.#T3#
McDonald throws a leg kick but Graves sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McDonald misses with a hook. Graves ducked under it nicely.
Graves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
McDonald thumps Graves with a low kick.
McDonald thows a leg kick but Graves checks it
enabling Graves to counter with a crisp jab.
McDonald lands with an overhand left.
McDonald lands with a good body shot.
McDonald tries to work over Graves's front leg with a kick but Graves checks it.
McDonald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDonald looks to land a body kick but Graves moved away.
A cross from McDonald lands.
McDonald will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Graves with the counter takedown but McDonald avoids it easily.
McDonald wants to slow Graves down by chopping away at his legs.
Graves replies with a solid counter kick to the body but McDonald blocks it well.
McDonald scores with a leg kick.
Graves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald. #T4#
McDonald lands with a nice combination. Graves backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves throws a shot from downtown. McDonald moves away and avoids it.
McDonald throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Graves counters with a nice double leg into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McDonald is on top in guard. #REVR#
Graves tries to strike from the bottom.
McDonald preventing the sweep.
McDonald lands a couple of digs.
Graves working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McDonald.
Graves has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
McDonald in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Graves 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nicholas McDonald dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Graves! But no joy.
McDonald is looking to chop away at Graves's legs.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
Graves tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McDonald throws an off balance right hand
and Graves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick lands for McDonald.
McDonald moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Graves pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDonald lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Graves at a distance.
McDonald goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves throws a half hearted mid kick.
McDonald misses with a low kick.
Graves moves out of range as McDonald throws a body kick.
Graves changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McDonald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Graves can do to turn this around?
McDonald connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fighters circle momentarily. McDonald darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by McDonald.
McDonald misses with a hook. Graves ducked under it nicely.
Graves walks into a left hand.
McDonald's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick and Graves moves out of range easily.
Graves let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McDonald stalks Graves and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Graves's face. Graves staggers backwards, shaken.
McDonald throws a leg kick that is checked
and Graves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Nicholas McDonald has been cut.
McDonald throws a hook but Graves avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Graves releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McDonald throws a leg kick
and Graves counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McDonald throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Graves feints the counter takedown.
McDonald tries to work over Graves's front leg with a kick but Graves checks it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McDonald lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Graves has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Graves and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Graves tries a quick counter leg kick but McDonald is wise to it.
Graves blocks a head kick by McDonald.
Graves feints the counter takedown.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graves blocks a leg kick.
Graves tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2#
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Graves was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
McDonald scores with a punch to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Graves avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McDonald wants to slow Graves down by chopping away at his legs.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A good leg kick by McDonald.
McDonald's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McDonald duly obliges.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
Graves avoids the body shot from McDonald.
Graves flicks out a counter leg kick but McDonald steps away.
Graves throws a shot to the body.
McDonald thows a leg kick but Graves checks it
and Graves counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A low kick lands for McDonald.
McDonald tries to bum rush Graves with a series of wild strikes but Graves uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McDonald moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGraves.
McDonald throws an overhand right that lands on Graves's shoulder, as Graves tries to avoid the shot.
Graves feints a counter leg kick.#T3#
Graves looks to land a right hand but McDonald moved out of range.
Nice body punch from McDonald. #KD2#
Graves lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends McDonald sprawling to the canvas. Graves follows him down, looking for the kill. Can McDonald hang on? #ROC2#McDonald is rocked!
Graves lands a big elbow - McDonald is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Graves!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terrance Graves!
Terrance Graves thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 385: Kostov v Burgess
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
Chapo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#It looks like EL Chapo has been cut.#CL#
Jones forces Chapo back against the cage and clinches.
Chapo is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chapo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chapo lands an uppercut.
Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but Chapo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jones controlling the action here for a moment.
I was talking to Jones's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Chapo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chapo tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Chapo back against the cage.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chapo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Chapo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
EL Chapo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chapo misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Jones throws an off balance right hand
enabling Chapo to counter with a crisp jab.
EL Chapo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chapo misses with a wild combination.
Chapo digs a good hook to Jones's body.
Chapo ducks right into an uppercut from Jones.
Chapo tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chapo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Jab by Jones.
Chapo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chapo paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Jones misses with a two punch combination. #CL#
Jones darts in and clinches Chapo up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Chapo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones moves to clinch but Chapo breaks away
and Chapo counters with a one-two to the body.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chapo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No joy there for Chapo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones throws a body punch but Chapo moves out of range.
Chapo moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromChapo.
Chapo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Jones was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chapo.#T3#
Jones walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chapo misses with an uppercut.
A punch combination from Chapo misses.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Chapo misses with a few strikes there.
Chapo lands a nice shot to the body.
Chapo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD#
Jones scores with a takedown into Chapo's guard.
Jones trying to control but Chapo is working from the bottom. #T4#
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Chapo is retaining full guard.
Chapo trying to control the position here.
Jones stops Chapo from standing up.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Chapo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
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!
Jones wants to hit a sweep here but Chapo passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jones there!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

EL Chapo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on EL Chapo'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.#R2#
Jones is looking to clinch.
Chapo looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Jones drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chapo sprawls and moves away.
Jones wants to clinch but Chapo slips to the side
letting Chapo counter with a right hand.
Jones is looking to clinch but Chapo is avoiding it.
Jones connects with the punch.
Chapo tries a head kick but it misses.
Chapo ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chapo jabs Jones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jones closes the distance but Chapo moves to the side
enabling Chapo to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Dan Jones has been cut.#T1#
Chapo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Chapo tries to move into range but Jones moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#That has opened up EL Chapo's cut even more.
EL Chapo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chapo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones throws a combination that misses
and Chapo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chapo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jones misses with a hook
and Chapo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice straight punches there by Chapo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chapo.
EL Chapo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#KD#
Jones lands a big right hand that sends Chapo crashing to the mat! Jones stays standing though and waves Chapo back to his feet!#CUT#The cut above EL Chapo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bone on bone clash there as Jones blocks the leg kick.
Jones drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chapo sprawls and moves away.#KD2#
Chapo lands a big uppercut and Jones crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Jones looks OK. Chapo waves Jones back to his feet!#ROC2#Jones is rocked!#T2#
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chapo avoids it really well and circles away.
Chapo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Chapo misses with a head kick.
Jones tries to counter by clinching up but Chapo breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Jones instigates a clinch.
Chapo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Chapo's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Chapo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #KD2#
Chapo feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Jones sprawling to the canvas! Jones rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Chapo finish him?!
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Decent striking displayed by Jones there.
Jones seems to have got his legs back now.
Chapo cracks Jones on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Jones falls backwards against the cage. Chapo follows up with more strikes that drop Jones to his knees. Chapo keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Jones! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). EL Chapo!

Event: 3SD 4
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
Hunter throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Hobbs counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hobbs won't allow Hunter to get back to his feet. #ES#
Hunter scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Hunter lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hunter throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hobbs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunter.
Hobbs with the counter takedown but Hunter avoids it easily.
Hunter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC#Hobbs is rocked!
Hunter throws a pinpoint strike between Hobbs's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Hobbs crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Hunter scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roy Hunter!

Event: SMASH: Honenthal vs Hernandez
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1#
Costeau throws a hook but McDonald blocks it.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Costeau is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Costeau ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McDonald avoids the body shot from Costeau.
We've been told by Costeau's head coaches at Champion Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Costeau moves out of range of the leg kick from McDonald.
McDonald throws a nice outside leg kick.
McDonald drops his hands momentarily and Costeau takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McDonald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Costeau takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Costeau tried to score with a low kick but McDonald checks it.
McDonald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Costeau throws out the jab.
McDonald misses with a body shot
and Costeau counters with a stiff right hand.
Costeau tries to land a body kick
and McDonald counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've been informed that McDonald has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
McDonald throws a head kick that Costeau semi-blocks.
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!
McDonald throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Costeau moves into range and connects with a jab.
McDonald lands a big head kick that sends Costeau to the canvas! McDonald follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicholas McDonald!

Event: STRIKE! 50
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1#
Mudo lands a head kick! #CUT2#It looks like Antwan Tran has been cut.
A head kick misses from Mudo.
Tran gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tran takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mudo staying out of range there.
Mudo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've been informed that Mudo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mudo lands with a kick to the temple. Tran shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #ROC2#Tran is rocked!#CUT2#Antwan Tran's cut is getting worse.
Tran misses with a left hand
and Mudo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh Tran is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Mudo! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Toa Mudo!
A relieved looking Toa Mudo 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: UCF 94: Chuck v Bolkvadze
Date: Dec 21, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Jones takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
LaFleur thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but LaFleur defends it well.#TD2#
Jones looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones wants to control from the top but LaFleur keeps moving. #T1#
Jones wants to pass the guard but LaFleur is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
LaFleur keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Jones passes LaFleur's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Jones seems to be looking for submissions.
LaFleur avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
LaFleur keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Jones with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Jones looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T3#
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones passes LaFleur's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jones is pressing down on LaFleur's thigh, looking to free his foot. LaFleur is holding on for now.
Jones perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so LaFleur is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.
Jones wants to control but LaFleur is keeping him busy. #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.
Jones tries to pass to full mount but LaFleur defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but LaFleur does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Jones dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
LaFleur misses with an uppercut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
LaFleur slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from LaFleur on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
LaFleur misses with a hook #TD2#
and Jones counters with a takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jones thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but LaFleur keeps working. #T1#
LaFleur is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jones off and has taken his back!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones is in bad spot here.
LaFleur is not going to allow Jones to sit and survive in this position.
Dan Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Jones is trying to break free.
Jones trying to control but not successfully.
A bit of a pause in the action here. LaFleur controlling the positon.
Jones can't escape the position.
Despite being in a bad position, Jones is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
LaFleur has the hooks in. Jones is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - LaFleur's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Jones tries to roll but LaFleur sticks to his back.
LaFleur really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jones.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Jones looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
LaFleur doesn't have the hooks in and Jones manages to turn into his guard.
LaFleur will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Jones sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones trying to control but LaFleur is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dan Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jean Francois LaFleur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
LaFleur lands with a straight right. Jones didn't see that one coming.
LaFleur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from LaFleur.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Jones shoots in and bounces LaFleur off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
LaFleur keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. #T1#
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. LaFleur is keeping the position for now.
LaFleur bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. LaFleur defends it easily.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jones is looking to sweep but instead, LaFleur has passed into half guard.
LaFleur is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.
Jones keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones wants to control but LaFleur is keeping busy and won't allow it.
LaFleur perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jones slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Jones controls LaFleur momentarily but LaFleur frees himself.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but LaFleur is one step ahead there.
LaFleur looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Jones passes into half guard.
Jones trying to pass the guard but LaFleur defending well. #T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jones is pressing down on LaFleur's thigh, looking to free his foot. LaFleur is holding on for now. #SUB#
LaFleur actively working from the bottom here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dan Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones is trying to control. LaFleur wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dan Jones.
I've got Jones 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Jones!

Event: STRIKE! 48
Date: Dec 14, 2024

#R1#
A big left from Dren Jr misses.
Dren Jr tries to clinch up but Tran circles away and keeps his distance.
Dren Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Dren Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Dren Jr lands with an overhand left.
Tran avoids the head kick by Dren Jr.
Dren Jr scores with a head kick. #CUT2#It looks like Antwan Tran has been cut.
Tran lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#It looks like Zdravko Dren Jr has been cut.
Zdravko Dren Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Tran misses.
Dren Jr is trying to counter with his kicks.#CL2#
Dren Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tran.
Dren Jr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Tran manages to break the clinch.
Tran throws a jab when Dren Jr was well out of range.
Dren Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tran throws out the jab. #T1#
Dren Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dren Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dren Jr throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tran's head.
Tran 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.
Dren Jr cracks a nice hook into Tran's ribs.
Dren Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Dren Jr staying out of range there.
Despite the aggression on Dren Jr's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dren Jr lands a jab.
Tran takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tran misses the shot to the body.
Tran takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Tran misses.
Dren Jr with a hook.#CUT2#Antwan Tran's cut is getting worse.#T2#
Tran works Dren Jr's body with a nice hook.
Dren Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dren Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tran has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dren Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dren Jr thuds a left hand into Tran's body.
Tran throws an overhand right that lands on Dren Jr's shoulder, as Dren Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Dren Jr moves out of range as Tran strikes.
Dren Jr lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dren Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tran. Tran circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dren Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Tran off the cage and back into range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zdravko Dren Jr dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Dren Jr engages and cracks Tran with a massive lead left hook - Tran tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Dren Jr is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zdravko Dren Jr!
After winning the bout, Zdravko Dren Jr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMASH: Ghetea vs Buddha
Date: Nov 24, 2024

#R1#
McDonald throws a leg kick which misses Canizares's front leg but catches the back leg as Canizares tries to avoid it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McDonald crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Canizares - the referee stops the clock and McDonald gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Canizares. McDonald manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McDonald throws a leg kick
and Canizares makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Canizares avoids a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Canizares misses the target.
McDonald throws a wild body kick that Canizares sees coming a mile off.
A right-left combo lands from McDonald.
McDonald gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A thudding body kick lands there by Canizares!
McDonald scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Canizares moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Canizares is just out of range.
McDonald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Good leg kick by Canizares.
McDonald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Canizares is out of range.
We've been told by Canizares's head coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Canizares sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McDonald connects with a solid leg kick.
McDonald punishes Canizares's body with a nice straight punch.
McDonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McDonald misses with an attempted mid kick. #T1#
Canizares fails to land with a series of punches.
McDonald throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McDonald throws a nice looking combination but Canizares bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Canizares on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McDonald. McDonald obviously looking to wear him down.
McDonald tries to score with a low kick but Canizares moves his leg out of the way.
Canizares cracks McDonald with a good jab.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Canizares scores with a nice right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McDonald lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Canizares has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Canizares and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McDonald scores with a kick to the midsection.
A punch combination from McDonald misses.
McDonald lands with a good body shot.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McDonald - that will leave a mark!
McDonald looks for the body kick but Canizares saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Canizares wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Canizares gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McDonald.
A head kick misses from Canizares.
That kick from McDonald tenderised Canizares's leg. Canizares is trying to keep his angry face on.
McDonald slips under a jab.#T2#
McDonald throws a leg kick
and Canizares counters with a left to the body.
Canizares scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Canizares jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Canizares jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Canizares connects with an inside leg kick.
McDonald misses with a low kick.
Canizares checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A quick step to the side and Canizares tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald misses with a leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Canizares misses its target.
McDonald throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Canizares throwing a counter right hand but McDonald manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by McDonald.
Canizares ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Canizares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
Canizares blocks a low kick nicely.
It appears Canizares was looking to counter with a kick there.
Canizares throws a front kick aimed at McDonald's knee but McDonald avoids it well.
McDonald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nicholas McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Canizares is looking to chop away at McDonald's legs.
McDonald now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A bone on bone clash there as McDonald blocks the leg kick.
Canizares checks the leg kick nicely there.
McDonald tries to work over Canizares's front leg with a kick but Canizares checks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Canizares misses its target.#T3#
McDonald tries to land a front kick but Canizares steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McDonald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McDonald is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McDonald takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McDonald tries a head kick but it misses.
McDonald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Canizares.
Canizares tests McDonald's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Canizares tries a head kick but it misses.
McDonald tries to work over Canizares's front leg with a kick but Canizares checks it.
Canizares throws a body kick that misses.
McDonald throws a body punch but Canizares moves out of range.
McDonald takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
McDonald shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Canizares scores with a leg kick.
Canizares throws a hook but McDonald avoids it easily.
Canizares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonald moves away.
McDonald dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Canizares. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T4#
McDonald throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McDonald connects with an inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by McDonald.
McDonald on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A punch combination from McDonald misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Canizares misses the target.
A punch lands to the side of McDonald 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McDonald lands with a good body shot.
Canizares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
Canizares connects with a good right hand that stumbles McDonald. McDonald circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McDonald missing with a left hand there. Canizares was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McDonald takes one to the chin there.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Canizares.
McDonald looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McDonald stuns Canizares with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Canizares is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McDonald lands a nice leg kick that just misses Canizares's sensitive parts.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Canizares moves out of range of the body kick from McDonald.
Canizares takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McDonald tries a low kick but Canizares avoids it.
Canizares is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McDonald blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nicholas McDonald will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Canizares scores with a hook to the body. McDonald takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McDonald takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Canizares manages to avoid it.
Canizares feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McDonald blocks a leg kick.
Canizares throws a low kick but it's checked well by McDonald.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Canizares moved away.
McDonald misses with an uppercut. Canizares saw that one coming.
Canizares avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A counter left hand to the body from Canizares misses its target.
A slow jab from McDonald misses its intended target.
McDonald throws a hook but Canizares blocks it.
Canizares will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McDonald throws a head kick but Canizares moves out of range.
Canizares throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canizares misses with a low kick.
Canizares misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonald.
No joy there for McDonald, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McDonald throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McDonald attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McDonald checks the leg kick nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Canizares does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
McDonald misses with a kick to the body.
McDonald lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McDonald moves out of range as Canizares strikes.
Canizares tries to land a front kick but McDonald steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McDonald avoids the body shot from Canizares.
Canizares fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Canizares avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Canizares is looking to counter punch.
McDonald misses with a head kick.
McDonald is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Canizares rather than just go for the knockout.
Canizares scores with the left hand. McDonald knows he should have avoided that one.
Canizares throws a hook but McDonald avoids it easily.
McDonald tries a quick counter leg kick but Canizares is wise to it.
Canizares connects with a nice looking jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Canizares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab from Canizares.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Canizares.
Canizares is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canizares scores with a spinning back kick!
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald tries to bum rush Canizares with a series of wild strikes but Canizares uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Canizares jabs McDonald to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McDonald misses with a low kick.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDonald misses with a low kick as Canizares jumps back.
An attempted straight right counter from Canizares misses the target.
McDonald scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Canizares.
A low kick from McDonald is predictable there
and Canizares counters with a good low kick that McDonald was not able to check.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Canizares checks a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Canizares.
McDonald has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Canizares.
McDonald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Canizares.
Canizares throws a front kick aimed at McDonald's knee but McDonald avoids it well.
Canizares misses with a looping left.
Canizares connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Canizares throws a low kick but it's checked well by McDonald.
McDonald blocks a low kick nicely.
McDonald lands a body shot.
Canizares pushes McDonald away with a front kick.#T3#
Canizares fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Canizares fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McDonald on the side of the head.
A shot to the body from McDonald misses
letting Canizares counter with a right hand.
McDonald gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the body from McDonald misses
and Canizares counters with a nice uppercut.
Canizares pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Canizares scores with a jab. McDonald acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McDonald misses with a low kick.
McDonald misses with a head kick.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Canizares scores with a jab to the jaw.
McDonald misses with a low kick.
Canizares swings for the body but McDonald moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Canizares.
McDonald tries to score with a low kick but Canizares moves his leg out of the way.
Canizares lands with a thumping leg kick.
McDonald throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Canizares to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Canizares looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Canizares throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McDonald has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McDonald cracks a nice hook into Canizares's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Canizares does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Canizares lands with a straight right. McDonald didn't see that one coming.
A combination from McDonald does no damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Canizares misses the target.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald tries a head kick but it misses.
McDonald plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McDonald walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Canizares checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Canizares lands a lovely overhand right.
McDonald misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Canizares counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonald throws a body kick that misses.
McDonald connects with a leg kick.
McDonald gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Canizares.
Canizares checks a leg kick.
McDonald misses with a body punch
and Canizares finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ezequiel Canizares dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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#
McDonald scores with a shot to the body.
McDonald turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Canizares with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McDonald lands a nice hook to Canizares's body. Canizares takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Canizares does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Canizares is just out of range.
Canizares was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Canizares looks to land a right hand but McDonald moved out of range.
McDonald finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Canizares tried to counter with a leg kick but McDonald avoided it.
A big left from Canizares misses.
Canizares throws a chopping leg kick but McDonald manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A shot to the liver by Canizares. Beautiful body shot.
Canizares lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Canizares thows a body kick. McDonald tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McDonald defending well as Canizares loads up on a big left hand.
Ezequiel Canizares is winning the standup battle so far.
Canizares tries to land a front kick but McDonald steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but McDonald might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Canizares has got the better of the exchanges.
McDonald with a nice calf kick.
A leg kick checked by Canizares.
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick and Canizares moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald is looking to score with low kicks.#T1#
A lazy left from Canizares finds it's target.
Canizares lands a jab to McDonald's midsection.
McDonald looks to throw the jab but Canizares is out of range.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
Canizares throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Canizares scores with a head kick. McDonald tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Canizares checks a leg kick.
Canizares checks a leg kick nicely.
Canizares was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McDonald moves out of range of the body kick.
The fighters circling - Canizares throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Canizares swings for the body but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald lands a nice looking body shot.
Canizares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonald moves away.
Nice body kick there by Canizares.
McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Canizares.
McDonald throws a solid leg kick but Canizares takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McDonald.
Canizares fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McDonald is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McDonald.
Canizares swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
McDonald misses with a jab to the body
and Canizares cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Canizares throws a leg kick but McDonald checks it.
McDonald misses with a few strikes there.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Canizares.
Canizares throws a nice outside leg kick.
McDonald throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Canizares sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Canizares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses.
Canizares doesn't manage to clinch there - McDonald circles away.
McDonald moves out of range of the body kick from Canizares.
Canizares looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonald is just out of range.
Canizares avoids the head kick by McDonald.
Canizares misses the shot to the body.
Canizares lands with a cross. #T3#
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Canizares is just out of range.
Canizares throws a body punch but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Canizares sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McDonald takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McDonald throws a nice inside leg kick.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Canizares moves away.
McDonald thumps Canizares with a low kick.
Canizares misses with an attempted mid kick.
Canizares checks a leg kick.
Canizares throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDonald throws a body kick that misses
and Canizares counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDonald tries a head kick but it misses.
McDonald misses with a body shot
and Canizares counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McDonald thinking.
McDonald takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Canizares checks the leg kick.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
Canizares uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McDonald has time to react.
Canizares fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McDonald on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canizares pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McDonald wants to slow Canizares down by chopping away at his legs.
Canizares moves out of range of the body kick from McDonald.
McDonald throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Canizares counters with a nice uppercut.
McDonald lands a nice hook to Canizares's body. Canizares takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McDonald throws a predictable looking body shot
and Canizares counters with a nice uppercut.
McDonald tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A telegraphed right hand from Canizares misses the target.
Canizares throws a push kick but McDonald slaps the foot to one side.
Canizares works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McDonald keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McDonald punishes Canizares's body with a nice straight punch.
Canizares throws a jab when McDonald was well out of range.
Canizares throws the left hand but McDonald avoids the punch easily.
McDonald throws the kick towards the body but Canizares avoids it.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ezequiel Canizares!
Ezequiel Canizares thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: UCF 86: Boxeri v Hardman
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1#
Hanma fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hanma lands a really nice looking cross but Jones seems unphased.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hanma misses with a straight left.
Jones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hanma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanma slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've been told by Hanma's head coaches at Champion Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hanma throws a body kick that misses #KD2#
and Jones counters with a crisp one two that drops Hanma! Jones thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Hanma to his feet! Hanma is in big trouble!
Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A good leg kick by Hanma.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanma misses with a body shot.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones takes a jab right on the kisser.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hanma. #T1#
Hanma looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Jones throws a body punch but Hanma moves out of range.
Jones takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hanma tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hanma lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jab from Hanma.
Jones avoids the body shot from Hanma.
Jones throws out a counter right but Hanma avoids it with no problem.
Hanma lunges at Jones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jones's hand.
Baki Hanma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hanma walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hanma lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jones takes a step back to recover.
Hanma works the jab nicely.#T2#
Jones throws a jab when Hanma was well out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanma throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hanma fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hanma bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jones's head.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hanma.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hanma lands with a nice body punch. #KD#
Hanma cracks Jones with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Hanma has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Jones to stand back up!#ROC#Jones is rocked!
Hanma throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Hanma just misses with a punch to the body.
Baki Hanma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanma ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hanma cracks Jones with an open hand slap.#T3#
Hanma misses with a looping right.
Hanma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#KD#
Hanma sends Jones crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Hanma is motioning to the referee to let Jones up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Hanma finish him?
Hanma lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Jones falls backwards - clearly groggy! Hanma dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baki Hanma!
Baki Hanma 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: STRIKE! 42
Date: Nov 02, 2024

#R1#
Tam fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tam throws a lazy right hand but Tran sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick misses from Tam.
A quick step to the side and Tran tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tran misses with an uppercut. Tam saw that one coming.
Tran throws out a loose jab but Tam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tam throws a sloppy head kick and Tran moves out of range easily.
Tran is looking to counter punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tam lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tran has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tran and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tran throws a counter high kick but Tam was just alert enough to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Tam.
Tran is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tam throws a sloppy head kick and Tran moves out of range easily.
Tran seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tran falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tam counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tran throws a shot from downtown. Tam moves away and avoids it.
Tam walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#It looks like Peetu Tam has been cut.
A low kick from Tam is predictable there
and Tran connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tran blocks a low kick nicely.
Tran definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tran misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Tran lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Tam out cold! Tam is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

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

Event: 3SD 2
Date: Nov 02, 2024

#R1#
Homma closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hunter misses with a hook.
Homma wants to counter the offense by Hunter and move into the clinch position.
Hunter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Homma drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hunter defends it well.
A jab from Hunter finds it's way through Homma's defenses.
Homma moves away from the strike by Hunter.
We've been told by Hunter's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hunter throws a right and a left that Homma avoids nicely.
Homma wants to counter the offense by Hunter and move into the clinch position.
Jab by Hunter.
Homma with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hunter to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC#Homma is rocked!
Hunter misses with an uppercut. Homma saw that one coming.
Hunter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hunter throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Homma crashing down! Homma tries to stagger back to his feet but Hunter just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Homma asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Hunter!

Event: UCF 78: Leonardo v Soprano
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1#
Owen shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Jones half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Owen clinches.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Owen walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Owen misses with a hook.
Jones gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Owen 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.
Owen looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Owen throws an overhand right that has Jones reeling! Owen follows up with more punches and Jones is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sam Owen!
A very excited looking Sam Owen 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: SMASH: Crazyhorse vs Kalske
Date: Sep 28, 2024

#R1#
McDonald loads up on a big right hand but Ruttu slips the punch.
Ruttu throws a leg kick but McDonald sees it coming and moves out of range.
McDonald wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ruttu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McDonald checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ruttu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McDonald scoring well with a low kick there.
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick and Ruttu moves out of range easily.
It looked like Ruttu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McDonald.
A solid leg kick lands there for McDonald.
Ruttu throws a right and a left that McDonald avoids nicely.
McDonald looks to land a combination but Ruttu avoids it well.
McDonald throws a low kick but Ruttu avoids it.
Ruttu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McDonald thumps Ruttu with a low kick.
McDonald scores with a body shot.
McDonald fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McDonald checks a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald misses with a body shot
and Ruttu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDonald lands with a nice body kick.
Ruttu jabs McDonald to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nicholas McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
McDonald fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ruttu.
McDonald takes a swing at Ruttu's ribcage but misses.
Ruttu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McDonald chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McDonald misses the body punch
and Ruttu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McDonald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A shot to the liver by McDonald. Beautiful body shot.
Ruttu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ruttu throws a lazy right hand but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDonald connects with an inside leg kick.
Ruttu throws a body punch but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald connects with a nice looking jab.
Ruttu swings for the body but McDonald moves out of range.
A big left from Ruttu misses.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruttu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ruttu cracks McDonald with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
McDonald fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ruttu.
Ruttu's corner calls for a 1-2. Ruttu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
McDonald moves into range and connects with a jab.
McDonald looks to throw a body kick
and Ruttu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDonald misses with a body kick.
McDonald connects with a solid leg kick.
McDonald misses with a body punch
and Ruttu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDonald is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ruttu rather than just go for the knockout.
McDonald throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Ruttu. Beautiful body shot.
Nice shot lands for Ruttu.
McDonald throws a leg kick
enabling Ruttu to counter with a crisp jab.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruttu manages to avoid it.
Ruttu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McDonald. McDonald obviously looking to wear him down.
Ruttu connects with a jab.
Ruttu misses with a straight right.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
A leg kick checked by McDonald.
Ruttu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McDonald buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from McDonald misses the target.
McDonald lands a body shot.
Ruttu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McDonald throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ruttu.
Ruttu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald digs a good body shot into Ruttu's ribs.
Ruttu lands a jab to the head.
Ruttu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McDonald checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McDonald shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Ruttu checks it.
McDonald connects with a body shot.
Ruttu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ruttu lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald lands a high kick!
McDonald throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
McDonald lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McDonald swings widly with a right hand
and Ruttu counters with a right hand to the body.
An inside leg kick from McDonald misses.
A swing and a miss from Ruttu.
Ruttu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McDonald digs a good body shot into Ruttu's ribs.
McDonald misses with a kick to the body
and Ruttu counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Ruttu checks a leg kick.
McDonald moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ruttu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ruttu lunges at McDonald with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McDonald's hand.
Ruttu avoids a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from McDonald misses the target.
McDonald moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonald scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ruttu doesn't seem bothered though.
Ruttu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McDonald lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ruttu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ruttu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ruttu connects with a leg kick.
Ruttu blocks a head kick by McDonald.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nicholas McDonald will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
McDonald pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McDonald pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ruttu is out of range and McDonald settles back down.
Ruttu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McDonald.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Ruttu moved away.
As McDonald backs away, Ruttu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McDonald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDonald thumps Ruttu with a low kick.
Ruttu misses with a leg kick.
Ruttu misses with a looping right.
Ruttu throws a shot from downtown. McDonald moves away and avoids it.
Ruttu cracks McDonald with a good jab.
A low kick from McDonald is predictable there
and Ruttu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDonald throws a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald looks for the body kick but Ruttu saw that one coming.
McDonald tried to score with a low kick but Ruttu checks it.
McDonald swings widly with a right hand
and Ruttu counters with a right hand to the body.
Ruttu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDonald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDonald misses with a leg kick
and Ruttu counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by McDonald. #T1#
Ruttu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ruttu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McDonald lands with an uppercut that bounces Ruttu off the cage and back into range.
Ruttu throws out a loose jab but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonald wants to land a leg kick but Ruttu is out of range.
Ruttu lands a nice looking body kick.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDonald throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A head kick from McDonald lands but Ruttu takes it in his stride.
McDonald throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ruttu.
McDonald throws a leg kick
and Ruttu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ruttu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDonald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ruttu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from McDonald in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ruttu.
McDonald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDonald throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Donk. McDonald catches Ruttu right on the button with a cross.#T2#
McDonald lands a slapping body shot.
Ruttu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ruttu throws a low kick but McDonald moves out of range easily.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
Ruttu throws out a loose jab but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nicholas McDonald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDonald throws a nice inside leg kick.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
Ruttu is looking to slow McDonald down with leg kicks.
McDonald misses the body punch
and Ruttu counters with an outside leg kick.
McDonald swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ruttu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A shot to the liver by Ruttu. Beautiful body shot.
McDonald throws a lazy head kick
and Ruttu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDonald has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ruttu lands with a cross.
McDonald blocks a head kick by Ruttu.
McDonald misses with a hook.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruttu.
McDonald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Ruttu blocks a head kick by McDonald.
McDonald fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Ruttu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ruttu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McDonald stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McDonald swings for the body but Ruttu moves out of range.
McDonald throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruttu checks a leg kick nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Ruttu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ruttu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McDonald wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McDonald misses with a head kick.
McDonald stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ruttu.
Ruttu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McDonald connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
McDonald wants to land a leg kick but Ruttu is out of range.
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!
Ruttu avoids the body shot from McDonald.
McDonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ruttu misses the shot to the body.
McDonald ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for McDonald. That snapped Ruttu's head back.
Ruttu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McDonald throws a nice inside leg kick.
McDonald looks to land a body kick but Ruttu moved away.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
Ruttu lands a jab to the nose.
Ruttu throws a lazy right hand but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDonald takes a swing at Ruttu's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonald tried to score with a low kick but Ruttu checks it.
Ruttu throws a hook but McDonald blocks it.
McDonald lands with an overhand left.
McDonald throws a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nicholas McDonald will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Ruttu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald takes a swing at Ruttu's ribcage but misses.
Ruttu fires out a quick counter leg kick but McDonald just manages to avoid it.
Ruttu checks the leg kick nicely there.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses.
McDonald blocks a jab.
Ruttu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McDonald is out of range.
McDonald throws a lazy body kick
enabling Ruttu to counter with a crisp jab.
McDonald shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ruttu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slow jab from Ruttu misses its intended target.
Ruttu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McDonald.
McDonald tries to bum rush Ruttu with a series of wild strikes but Ruttu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Ruttu blocks the leg kick.
Ruttu dips to his left and cracks McDonald with an uppercut!#ROC#McDonald is rocked!
McDonald comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McDonald throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ruttu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
McDonald throws a low kick, looking for Ruttu's leg but Ruttu calmly moves out of range.
A low kick lands for McDonald.
A left lands for Ruttu.
McDonald wants to land a leg kick but Ruttu is out of range.
Ruttu blocks a head kick by McDonald.
Ruttu takes a swing at McDonald's ribcage but misses.
McDonald throws a leg kick
and Ruttu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ruttu throws a push kick but McDonald slaps the foot to one side.
McDonald moves out of range of the leg kick from Ruttu.
Ruttu avoids a punch combination nicely.
McDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A good leg kick by McDonald.
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
Ruttu throws a shot from downtown. McDonald moves away and avoids it.
McDonald misses with a low kick.
A shot to the liver by McDonald. Beautiful body shot.
Reino Ruttu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McDonald comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ruttu with a nice calf kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald takes a swing at Ruttu's ribcage but misses.
McDonald slips a straight right by Ruttu.
McDonald on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McDonald wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A head kick misses from McDonald.
A shot to the body from McDonald misses
letting Ruttu counter with a right hand.
McDonald is still on wobbly legs! Can Ruttu finish him?
Ruttu misses with a looping left.
McDonald seems to have recovered his senses.
McDonald throws a lazy head kick
and Ruttu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDonald takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McDonald fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ruttu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McDonald misses with a kick to the body
and Ruttu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McDonald scores with a body shot.
Ruttu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
McDonald takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ruttu throws an overhand right that drops McDonald like a sack of potatoes! Ruttu dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reino Ruttu!
A very excited looking Reino Ruttu 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: UCF 70: Kimura v Gordon
Date: Sep 28, 2024

#R1#
Camacho drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#It looks like Toni Camacho has been cut.
Camacho lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Camacho scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Camacho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Camacho tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Camacho looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Camacho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Camacho tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Camacho sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Camacho was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.#T1#
Camacho throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Camacho doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away. #TD2#
Camacho gets caught napping as Jones dives in and scores a takedown. Camacho manages to retain guard.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Camacho is keeping the position.
Camacho is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Jones won't allow Camacho to sweep him here.
Camacho is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Camacho is retaining full guard. #T2#
Camacho 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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Camacho's head but Camacho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice leg kick lands there from Camacho.
Camacho scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#It looks like Dan Jones has been cut.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Camacho moved out of range.
Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camacho throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Camacho tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Camacho ducks down to avoid it.
Camacho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones connects with a single shot there.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Toni Camacho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Jones.#T3#
Jones throws a hook but Camacho blocks it.
Jones tries to move into range but Camacho moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Camacho. #KD2#
Jones lands a big right hand that sends Camacho crashing to the mat! Jones stays standing though and waves Camacho back to his feet!#ROC2#Camacho is rocked!
Jones finds Camacho's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Camacho flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Jones lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Camacho will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dan Jones!

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