Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: STRIKE! 54
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1##CL#
Farrokhzad darts in and clinches Narvaez up against the cage.
Narvaez prevents a body shot from Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad scores with a hook to the body.
Narvaez avoiding damage as Farrokhzad throws knees to the body.
Narvaez tries to work over Farrokhzad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Farrokhzad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Farrokhzad has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Narvaez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Narvaez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Farrokhzad backwards.
Narvaez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Narvaez misses with the head strike.
Narvaez presses Farrokhzad against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Narvaez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Narvaez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad gets through Narvaez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Farrokhzad working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Narvaez.
Farrokhzad throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Narvaez blocks it with crossed arms.
Farrokhzad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Farrokhzad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Farrokhzad throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Narvaez blocks it with crossed arms.
Narvaez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Narvaez wants to stall. #T1#
Narvaez takes a shot to the head.
Narvaez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Narvaez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Farrokhzad tries to land a knee to the head but Narvaez blocks with his arms.
Farrokhzad lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Narvaez.
Narvaez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Farrokhzad misses with a punch on the inside.
Narvaez working aggressively here.
Farrokhzad misses with a knee strike.
Narvaez misses with the head strike.
Narvaez lands with a right to the head.
Narvaez lands a left hand.
Farrokhzad lands a right hand that snaps the head of Narvaez backwards.
Farrokhzad lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farrokhzad stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Narvaez.
Farrokhzad throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short left from Farrokhzad.
A nice right hand lands inside from Narvaez. #T2#
Farrokhzad has a couple of punches blocked by Narvaez.
Farrokhzad landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Farrokhzad lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Farrokhzad lands a good knee to the midsection. Narvaez won't want to take too many of those.
Narvaez takes a shot to the head.
Farrokhzad unloads a knee to the mid-section. Narvaez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Narvaez looks winded!
Farrokhzad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Narvaez misses with some punches.
Farrokhzad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Farrokhzad.
Narvaez lands a nice uppercut.
Farrokhzad lands a hook that snaps the head of Narvaez backwards.
Farrokhzad is leaning against Narvaez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Farrokhzad with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Narvaez misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Narvaez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Farrokhzad is leaning against Narvaez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Farrokhzad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Farrokhzad lands a left hand.
A short right from Farrokhzad.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bardia Farrokhzad dominated that round.
That's time! Farrokhzad's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Farrokhzad will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A clash of legs there as Farrokhzad blocks the low kick.
Narvaez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Farrokhzad takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Farrokhzad. Narvaez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Farrokhzad throws an off balance right hand
and Narvaez counters with a right hand to the body.
Carlos Narvaez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farrokhzad has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Narvaez.
Narvaez lands a glancing blow to the side of Farrokhzad's head.
That kick from Narvaez tenderised Farrokhzad's leg. Farrokhzad is trying to keep his angry face on.
Narvaez scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Narvaez drives through and clinches with Farrokhzad against the cage.
Farrokhzad has a couple of punches blocked by Narvaez.
Farrokhzad with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Farrokhzad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Narvaez misses with the head strike.
Farrokhzad misses with a punch to the body.
Farrokhzad misses with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farrokhzad lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Farrokhzad has a couple of punches blocked by Narvaez.
Narvaez prevents a body shot from Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Narvaez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Farrokhzad misses with a knee strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad blocks an uppercut.
Farrokhzad scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Farrokhzad landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Narvaez is breathing heavily.
Narvaez avoiding damage as Farrokhzad throws knees to the body.
Narvaez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Narvaez tries to throw a body punch but Farrokhzad avoids it by throwing Narvaez back against the cage.
Narvaez misses with a punch to the body.
Farrokhzad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bardia Farrokhzad has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Narvaez swings wildly with an uppercut but Farrokhzad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Farrokhzad lands a hook that snaps the head of Narvaez backwards.
Farrokhzad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Farrokhzad throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Narvaez blocks it with crossed arms.
Farrokhzad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Narvaez can do to turn this around?
Farrokhzad lands a left hand that snaps the head of Narvaez backwards. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Narvaez swings wildly with an uppercut but Farrokhzad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Narvaez working aggressively here.
Narvaez misses with a body punch.
Farrokhzad lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Farrokhzad misses with a knee to the head.
Narvaez is leaning against Farrokhzad and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Narvaez gets through Farrokhzad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Farrokhzad connects with a knee to the head.
Narvaez blocks an uppercut.
Farrokhzad tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Farrokhzad throws a punch but it's blocked by Narvaez.
Still in the clinch, Farrokhzad scores with a nice short uppercut.
Farrokhzad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Farrokhzad working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Narvaez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Farrokhzad misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bardia Farrokhzad dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Narvaez connects with a body shot.
Narvaez lands a really nice looking cross but Farrokhzad seems unphased.
Narvaez tries to land a leg kick but Farrokhzad saw it coming and moves away.
Farrokhzad misses with a straight left.
Farrokhzad tries to clinch but Narvaez moves out of range.
Narvaez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Farrokhzad checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Narvaez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Farrokhzad moves in looking to clinch but Narvaez pushes him off.
Farrokhzad scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Narvaez doesn't seem bothered though.
A big right from Farrokhzad misses.
Carlos Narvaez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Farrokhzad works Narvaez's body with a nice hook.
Narvaez lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farrokhzad checks the leg kick.
Narvaez just misses with a punch to the body.
Narvaez wants to land a leg kick but Farrokhzad is out of range.
Farrokhzad looks to score with a jab to the body but Narvaez is just out of range.
Farrokhzad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Narvaez.
Farrokhzad is looking to wear down Narvaez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Narvaez lands a nice hook to Farrokhzad's body. Farrokhzad takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Narvaez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Farrokhzad moves away.
Narvaez blocks a jab.
Farrokhzad throws a hook but Narvaez avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Narvaez misses.
Narvaez works the jab nicely.
Narvaez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Farrokhzad back to the cage. Narvaez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Narvaez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Farrokhzad throws a big shot that misses.
Farrokhzad connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Narvaez feints and then cracks Farrokhzad's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Farrokhzad down.
A shot to the body from Farrokhzad misses
and Farrokhzad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Farrokhzad throws a lazy right hand but Narvaez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Narvaez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Farrokhzad throws the left hand but Narvaez avoids the punch easily.
Narvaez thumps Farrokhzad with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Farrokhzad connects with a body shot.
Narvaez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Narvaez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Farrokhzad misses the target.#T2#
Farrokhzad thuds his right hand into Narvaez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Farrokhzad takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Narvaez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Farrokhzad misses with a wild body shot.
Narvaez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Narvaez backs up against the cage. #ROC#Narvaez is rocked!
Narvaez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Narvaez is still on wobbly legs! Can Farrokhzad finish him?
Farrokhzad avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Narvaez seems to have recovered his senses.
Narvaez tries a low kick but Farrokhzad avoids it.
Farrokhzad misses with a looping left.
Narvaez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Narvaez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Farrokhzad swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Narvaez misses.
Farrokhzad takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Farrokhzad ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Farrokhzad moves out of range of the strikes.
Farrokhzad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Bardia Farrokhzad did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
A slow jab from Farrokhzad misses its intended target.
Narvaez connects with a looping right hand.
Farrokhzad works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Narvaez avoids the body shot from Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad scores with a jab.
Narvaez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Farrokhzad eats them both and turns towards Narvaez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Narvaez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Farrokhzad stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Narvaez.
Narvaez staying out of range there.
Narvaez misses the shot to the body.
Farrokhzad is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Farrokhzad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Farrokhzad throws a lazy right hand but Narvaez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Narvaez scores with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Narvaez.
A slapping leg kick lands for Narvaez.
Narvaez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Narvaez duly obliges.
Narvaez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Narvaez swats away the attempt to clinch by Farrokhzad.#T1#
Farrokhzad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Narvaez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Farrokhzad looks to score with a jab to the body but Narvaez is just out of range.
Narvaez 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 slapping leg kick lands for Narvaez.
Narvaez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Narvaez looks to land a right hand but Farrokhzad moved out of range.
Farrokhzad swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Farrokhzad.
Narvaez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Farrokhzad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Narvaez was well out of range. Poor timing from Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Narvaez was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Narvaez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Farrokhzad is out of range and Narvaez settles back down.
Farrokhzad jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Farrokhzad connects with a single shot there.
Narvaez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Farrokhzad throws out the jab.
Farrokhzad throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Narvaez just misses with a punch to the body.
Farrokhzad takes a swing at Narvaez's ribcage but misses.
Farrokhzad moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Narvaez throws a front kick aimed at Farrokhzad's knee but Farrokhzad avoids it well.
Farrokhzad blocks a leg kick.
Narvaez throws a series of punches but Farrokhzad avoids them all with ease.
Farrokhzad scores with a jab to the body.
Farrokhzad tries to close the distance and clinch but Narvaez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Farrokhzad throws a lazy right hand but Narvaez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Farrokhzad looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Narvaez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Farrokhzad with a body shot.
A slow jab from Farrokhzad misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Farrokhzad fails in his attempt to clinch.
Narvaez blocks a jab.
Narvaez swings for the body but Farrokhzad moves out of range.
Farrokhzad tries to bum rush Narvaez with a series of wild strikes but Narvaez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Carlos Narvaez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Narvaez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Farrokhzad in his tracks.
Narvaez with the inside leg kick. #CL#
Farrokhzad has taken the fight to the clinch.
Narvaez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Farrokhzad tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Farrokhzad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A knee to the head by Farrokhzad.
Narvaez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Narvaez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Farrokhzad is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Narvaez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Farrokhzad or not.
Farrokhzad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Narvaez's elbow.
Narvaez working aggressively here.
Farrokhzad lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Farrokhzad lands a knee to the body.
Narvaez is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A short right from Farrokhzad on the inside.
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!
Farrokhzad tries to land a knee to the head but Narvaez blocks with his arms.
Farrokhzad tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Farrokhzad unloads a knee to the mid-section. Narvaez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farrokhzad. #T1#
Farrokhzad lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Farrokhzad with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Farrokhzad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Narvaez's elbow.
Narvaez throws a punch but it's blocked by Farrokhzad.
Narvaez takes a knee to the side of the body.
Farrokhzad tries to throw a body punch but Narvaez avoids it by throwing Farrokhzad back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Farrokhzad fails to land.
Farrokhzad blocking some punches.
Farrokhzad tries a knee to the head but Narvaez blocks it.
Farrokhzad misses with a punch on the inside.
Farrokhzad with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Narvaez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Farrokhzad working aggressively here.
Farrokhzad is working Narvaez over against the cage.
Narvaez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Farrokhzad using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Narvaez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Farrokhzad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carlos Narvaez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Farrokhzad lands a hook that snaps the head of Narvaez backwards.
Narvaez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Narvaez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Farrokhzad misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Narvaez.
Farrokhzad tries to throw a body punch but Narvaez avoids it by throwing Farrokhzad back against the cage.
Farrokhzad using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Narvaez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Farrokhzad misses with the head strike.
Farrokhzad lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Narvaez prevents a body shot from Farrokhzad.
Bardia Farrokhzad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Farrokhzad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Narvaez blocks an uppercut.
Farrokhzad blocking some punches.
Narvaez lands a body shot.
Farrokhzad scores with a shot to the side of Narvaez's head.
Farrokhzad lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Narvaez.
Narvaez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Narvaez swings away with an uppercut that misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 50:45
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 50:46
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bardia Farrokhzad!
Bardia Farrokhzad retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Bardia Farrokhzad thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 22, 2025

#R1#
Green fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD#
Webb feints and as Green raises his hands in defense, Webb changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Green is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Webb wants to stand but Green has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Green is trying to control the position but Webb postures up.
Green wants to sweep here but Webb controlling him for the moment.
Webb not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Webb scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Webb looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Webb has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Green is proving hard to escape from. #T1#
Green is trying to keep Webb in close.
Webb wanted to stand there but Green had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Green listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD#
Webb shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Webb was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Webb controlling the position from side mount.
Green tries to improve position but can't.
Webb tries to stand but Green is controlling his head.
Green tries to improve position but can't.
Green being controlled for a moment. #T2##SU#
Webb decides to stand up, so the ref orders Green to his feet.
Webb lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Green circles away quickly and effectively.
It seemed like Green was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Green cracks a nice hook into Webb's ribs.
Frank Green is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Green scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Green throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD#
Webb manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Green on his heels. He'll look to pass Green's guard now, I'm sure.
Webb is breathing heavily.
Webb won't allow Green to sweep him here.
Webb slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Green trying to keep a closed guard but Webb is proving a slippery customer.
Green is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Webb is controlling him.
Green looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Green controls Webb momentarily but Webb frees himself.
Webb slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Green controls Webb momentarily but Webb frees himself. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Green connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Green avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Webb fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Green avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Webb looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Webb takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Green lands a nice looking body shot.
Webb has his takedown stuffed
and Green counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Koen Webb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Webb doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Green darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Webb takes one to the side of the head.
Green connects with a right hand. Webb shakes it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Webb drives through with a takedown into guard.
Green working a defensive guard here.
Green looking for a sweep. Not yet Green, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Frank Green will probably get the nod.
That's time! Webb's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Green slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Frank Green seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Green jabs Webb to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD#
Green tries to sprawl but Webb drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Green tries to get to full guard but Webb has control of the leg.
Webb tries to stand but can't do so whilst Green controls his leg.
Green trying to hold on to Webb's head to control him but Webb postures up.
Webb missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Webb in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Webb prevents Green from improving his position.
Webb is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Koen Webb overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Webb scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
Green tries to get to full guard but Webb has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Webb seems content to control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Green wants to get back to full guard.
Webb is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Webb drops an elbow to the side of Green's head.
Green is trying to control but can't.
Green is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Green wants to control but Webb is keeping busy.
It looks like Webb is going to stand back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Green scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Webb.
Webb shoots in but no luck this time.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Green scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Webb shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koen Webb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Webb takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Green connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Webb takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Green lands a nice hook to Webb's body. Webb takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Green bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Webb's head.
Nice jab there from Green.
Green scores with a crisp jab that stopped Webb in his tracks.
Green scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Green wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Green scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Green connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Webb momentarily.
Webb takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Green connects with a nice looking jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Webb.
Webb takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Webb walks into a jab.
Webb dodges the punch combination from Green.
Webb takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Green lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Webb at a distance.
Webb takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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 left lands for Green.
Webb on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Koen Webb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Green lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Green listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Webb 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jab by Green.
Green connects with a jab.
Green connects with a right hand. Webb shakes it off.
Webb fails with the takedown.
Green darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice body punch from Green.
Green tests Webb's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Green will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Webb was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Green wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A lazy left from Green finds it's target.
Green jabs Webb to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Green showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Green fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Webb lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Green circles away quickly and effectively.
Green let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Webb walks into a stiff left hand from Green.
Green scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Webb doesn't seem bothered though.
Webb shoots in looking for a takedown. Green tries to sprawl out of it but Webb keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Green manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Green dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Webb tries to bum rush Green with a series of wild strikes but Green uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Webb checks the leg kick nicely there.
Green ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green lands a right hook to the body.
Green scores with a jab to the body.
Green comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Green lands a jab to Webb's midsection.
Green scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Jab from Green.
Webb gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Green with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Green lands a jab to Webb's midsection.
Green comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Green scores with a jab to the jaw.
Green 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.
Green has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Green throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Green goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Green scores with a hook to the body. Webb takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Green lands with a good body shot.
A left lands for Green.
Green scores with a sloppy right hand. Webb should have avoided that one.
Green scores with a jab to the jaw.
Green scores with a nice head shot.
Webb gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Green moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
Green lands a jab to Webb's midsection.
Green fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Green jabs at Webb's body.
Green 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.
Webb doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Green connects with a good right hand that stumbles Webb. Webb circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Green digs a good hook to Webb's body.
Green throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Webb on the side of the head.
Green lunges at Webb with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Webb's hand.
Green fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Green ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Green dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot by Green.
Webb looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Green scores with a crisp jab that stopped Webb in his tracks.
A jab lands there for Green.#T3#
Webb checks a leg kick.
Webb fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Green lands a lovely overhand right.
Green lands with a hook. Webb tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Green scores with a jab to the body.
Green jabs Webb to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Green throws a shot to the body.
Webb looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Green is fending him off so far but Webb persists. Nope, Green circles away and we're back to standing.
Koen Webb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koen Webb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Green throws a good cross that connects.
Green lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Green lands a nice shot to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Webb or perhaps it was just good defense by Green, which made it look bad.
Green connects with a body shot that sends Webb's belly button to the back.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Green connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Green connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Webb's hands.
Green keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Green lands a right hook to the body.
Green with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Green punishes Webb's body with a nice straight punch.
Green lands with a nice body punch.
Webb takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Green connects with a single shot there.
Frank Green is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Webb has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Green finds it's way round the side to connect with Webb's head.
Green listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Green throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Webb on the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Green cracks a nice hook into Webb's ribs.
Green tried to score with a low kick but Webb checks it.
Webb throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Green's waist but Green gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Webb off to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Green! But no joy.
A shot to the liver by Green. Beautiful body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Green comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Green 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Green!
Frank Green was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Koen Webb had this to say: 'I'm sorry I couldn't get the win. I trained my ass off to beat this guy but we'll get my ass back to the gym.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 22, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Navarro fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mammadov to the ground. Navarro is now in Mammadov's guard.
Navarro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Navarro is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Navarro distracts Mammadov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mammadov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mammadov tries to get out of the position.
Navarro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Navarro working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mammadov's head.
Mammadov wants to sweep here but Navarro controlling him for the moment.
Navarro makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mammadov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mammadov trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro lands a couple of elbows.
Mammadov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Navarro scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Navarro postures up and lands a big shot to Mammadov's brow.
Mammadov is trying to control the position but Navarro postures up.
Navarro postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Navarro postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mammadov looking to control.
Navarro is stalling in the full guard.
Navarro landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mammadov being controlled here, momentarily.
Mammadov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Navarro stands up over Mammadov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mammadov keeping moving, preventing Navarro from controlling successfully.
Navarro working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Navarro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Navarro scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Navarro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Navarro makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Navarro is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mammadov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Navarro manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Navarro tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Navarro is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Navarro is controlling Mammadov's posture.
Navarro wants to sweep here but Mammadov controlling him for the moment.
Mammadov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Navarro pulls Mammadov in to control the position.
Mammadov wants to pass the guard but Navarro is keeping the position.
Mammadov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Navarro is proving hard to escape from.
Mammadov throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Navarro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mammadov is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Navarro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mammadov's guard. #REVB#
Navarro postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Navarro distracts Mammadov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Navarro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mammadov's head.
Navarro connects with a couple of short punches.
Mammadov has momentary wrist control but Navarro slips an elbow through the middle.
Navarro prevents Mammadov from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Mammadov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Navarro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Mammadov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Navarro landing with the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yosef Navarro dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Navarro scores with a takedown into Mammadov's guard.#SUB#
Navarro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mammadov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Navarro has managed to get both his arms back between Mammadov's legs - danger averted.
Navarro tries to free his leg and advance position but Mammadov is retaining full guard.
Navarro working some strikes from top position.
Navarro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Navarro is in close to Mammadov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Mammadov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1#
Navarro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Navarro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Navarro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mammadov is keeping the position for now.
Navarro is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Navarro lands a couple of elbows.
Navarro connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Navarro distracts Mammadov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Navarro lands a couple of digs.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Navarro. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T2#
Mammadov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Navarro controls the pace.
Navarro cracks Mammadov with a solid left hand.
Navarro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Navarro trying to control the position from guard on top but Mammadov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Navarro postures up and lands a big shot to Mammadov's brow.
Mammadov wants to sweep but no luck.
Navarro trying to control but Mammadov is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Navarro working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mammadov's head.#T3#
Navarro distracts Mammadov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#CUT2#It looks like Mirkhan Mammadov has been cut.
Navarro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Navarro landing some decent shots from guard.
Navarro is working Mammadov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Navarro trying to control the position from guard on top but Mammadov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Navarro working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mammadov's head.
Navarro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Navarro is working Mammadov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Navarro works over Mammadov with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
Navarro with a nice head shot there.#ROC2#Mammadov is rocked!
Navarro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Navarro with a nice head shot there.
Oh Mammadov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Navarro with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mammadov seems to have got his legs back now.
Navarro postures up and lands a big shot to Mammadov's brow.
Navarro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Navarro working some strikes from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Navarro gets to his feet and stands over Mammadov, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Mammadov felt that one! Navarro unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Mammadov from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yosef Navarro!
Yosef Navarro bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 21, 2025

#R1##TD#
Rushnik feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rushnik postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Solomon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rushnik looking to sit in guard and control but Solomon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Solomon wants to control from the top but Rushnik keeps moving.
Rushnik pulls Solomon in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rushnik looking for a sweep. Not yet Rushnik, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solomon trying to control the position from guard on top but Rushnik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Solomon preventing the sweep. #T1#
Solomon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rushnik is keeping the position for now.
Rushnik wants to sweep but no luck.
Rushnik on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rushnik tries to get out of the position.
Solomon trying to control the position from guard on top but Rushnik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rushnik is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Rushnik feints and as Solomon raises his hands in defense, Rushnik changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T2#
Solomon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rushnik with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rushnik throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Solomon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rushnik lands a couple of elbows.
Rushnik missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rushnik with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rushnik throws a strike but Solomon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Rushnik keeping moving, preventing Solomon from controlling successfully.
Rushnik tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Rushnik keeping moving, preventing Solomon from controlling successfully.
Solomon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rushnik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rushnik looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Solomon trying to control the position from guard on top but Rushnik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rushnik thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Rushnik wants to sweep but no luck.
Solomon wants to control from the top but Rushnik keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rushnik lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
Solomon trying to keep a closed guard but Rushnik is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rushnik accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Solomon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Solomon keeping moving, preventing Rushnik from controlling successfully.
Solomon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rushnik.
Rushnik makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rushnik is working Solomon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rushnik lands a couple of digs.
Rushnik lands a couple of elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keon Rushnik dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Rushnik looking to score a takedown here. Solomon is defending well but Rushnik drives through and ends up in Solomon's guard.
Rushnik won't allow Solomon to sweep him here.
Rushnik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Solomon can do to turn this around?
Rushnik lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Solomon wants to sweep here but Rushnik controlling him for the moment.
Rushnik throws a big elbow that misses.
Rushnik throwing strikes from guard but Solomon blocks nicely.
Rushnik is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Keon Rushnik overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rushnik is looking to work some ground and pound but Solomon has wrist control.
Solomon working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Rushnik is stalling in the full guard.
Solomon is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Rushnik gets a double leg takedown into Solomon's guard.
Rushnik is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rushnik slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rushnik throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Rushnik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Solomon is keeping the position for now.
Rushnik trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Solomon manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Rushnik 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rushnik is on top in guard. #REVR#
Rushnik stands up over Solomon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rushnik is working Solomon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rushnik wants to control from the top but Solomon keeps moving.
Solomon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rushnik. #T3#
Rushnik working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Solomon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rushnik lands a couple of elbows.
Rushnik is looking to work some ground and pound but Solomon has wrist control.
Solomon is breathing heavily.
Solomon keeping moving, preventing Rushnik from controlling successfully.
Solomon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rushnik looking to pass the guard.
Solomon has momentary wrist control but Rushnik slips an elbow through the middle.
Rushnik lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4#
Rushnik is looking to work some ground and pound but Solomon has wrist control.
Rushnik chips away with some ground and pound.
Rushnik lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rushnik distracts Solomon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rushnik postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Solomon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rushnik controls the pace.
Rushnik tries to free his leg and advance position but Solomon is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rushnik is stalling in the full guard.
Rushnik has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rushnik makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keon Rushnik dominated that second round.
That's time! Rushnik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Solomon misses with an uppercut.
Alexis Solomon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Rushnik drives through with a takedown into Solomon's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rushnik lands a couple of elbows.
Rushnik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rushnik wants to control from the top but Solomon keeps moving.
Rushnik scoring with some ground and pound.
Rushnik is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rushnik controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rushnik content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rushnik throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Rushnik sitting in guard here, content to control.
Solomon is trying to control the position but Rushnik postures up.
Solomon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rushnik landing some decent shots from guard.
Rushnik showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rushnik throwing strikes from guard but Solomon blocks nicely.
Rushnik landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rushnik content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rushnik sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rushnik throwing strikes from guard but Solomon blocks nicely.
Rushnik lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rushnik accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rushnik loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rushnik landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Rushnik slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rushnik postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rushnik postures up and lands a big shot to Solomon's brow.
Solomon controls Rushnik momentarily but Rushnik frees himself.
Rushnik distracts Solomon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rushnik lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rushnik stays in close to Solomon's body and controls the position.
Rushnik content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Rushnik postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Solomon being controlled here, momentarily.
Rushnik landing some decent shots from guard.
Rushnik cracks Solomon with a solid left hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rushnik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rushnik postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Alexis Solomon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rushnik lands a couple of decent looking shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keon Rushnik showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rushnik, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keon Rushnik!
Keon Rushnik 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 21, 2025

#R1#
Morris just misses with a punch to the body.
Morris slips a jab from Beast.
Beast tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morris was well out of range. Poor timing from Beast.
Morris swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Morris tests Beast's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Morris looks to score with a jab to the body but Beast is just out of range.
Beast takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL2#
Beast forces Morris back against the cage and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Morris.
Beast tries to score a body lock takedown but Morris shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Beast has Morris pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Morris manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Beast is trying to pull guard but Morris turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gunnar Morris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabe Beast.
Beast blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast tries to pull guard but Morris holds him up against the cage and eventually Beast drops back down to his feet.
Morris throws a head punch that misses.
Morris lands with a short shot to the head.
Beast jumps guard but Morris turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Morris lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Morris.
A frustrated look appears on Beast's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Morris breaks from the clinch.
Morris scores with a nice strike.
Beast on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice uppercut there from Morris.
Morris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Beast is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morris.
Beast doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Morris takes a swing at Beast's ribcage but misses.
Beast drops his hands momentarily and Morris takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gunnar Morris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beast takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morris cracks Beast with a good jab.
Beast has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Beast there as he acknowledges the shot.
Beast takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Morris lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
A lazy left from Morris finds it's target.
Morris circles away from the clinch attempt
and Morris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Beast is rocked!
Beast shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Morris defends it nicely.
Morris lands a head shot.
Beast looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Morris is fending him off so far but Beast persists. Nope, Morris circles away and we're back to standing.
Morris scores with a sloppy right hand. Beast should have avoided that one.
Morris is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Morris lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Morris cracks Beast with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Beast doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Morris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beast is still on wobbly legs! Can Morris finish him?
Beast looks winded!#T3#
Morris cracks Beast with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Morris scores with a jab to the body.
Morris takes a swing at Beast's ribcage but misses.
Beast seems to have recovered his senses.
Morris tried to score with a low kick but Beast checks it.
Beast drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Beast takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Morris connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Morris.
Morris lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
No luck for Beast with that takedown attempt.
Morris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morris throws the left hand but Beast avoids the punch easily.
As Morris backs off Beast throws a huge counter combo but Morris manages to avoid it all.
Beast on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morris lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Donk. Morris catches Beast right on the button with a cross.
Morris feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Beasts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Morris drops Beast with a huge uppercut! Beast drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Morris is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunnar Morris!
Gunnar Morris bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 21, 2025

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Varishim looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Varishim falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Deleon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Deleon won't allow Varishim to get back to his feet.
Deleon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Varishim's head.
Deleon is in close to Varishim's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Deleon prevents Varishim from getting back to his feet.
Deleon with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Deleon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Deleon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Deleon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ROC#Varishim is rocked!
Deleon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Varishim is still in real trouble! Can Deleon finish him?
Deleon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Varishim on the ground.
Deleon gets to his feet and stands over Varishim, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Varishim felt that one! Deleon unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Varishim from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maddox Deleon!
After the fight, Maddox Deleon was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 21, 2025

#R1#
McGuire tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Huang counter with a right hand.
McGuire shoots in but no luck this time.
Huang tries to counter with a clinch but McGuire shakes him off and moves away.
Huang connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A punch lands to the side of McGuire 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Huang throws a series of strikes that have McGuire backpedaling.
A nice combination there by Huang.
Huang lands a jab to McGuire's midsection.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McGuire takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Huang cracks McGuire with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC2#McGuire is rocked!
Huang scores with a body shot. #T1#
McGuire takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McGuire misses with a takedown attempt
and Huang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh McGuire is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Huang moves into range and clinches up with McGuire.
McGuire seems to have got his legs back now.
McGuire tries to work over Huang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire is trying to stall.
McGuire takes a shot to the head.
Huang lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Huang.
Huang lands with a right to the head.
McGuire drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deacon McGuire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huang digs a right hand into McGuire's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGuire's gas tank.
Huang pushes McGuire back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Huang.
McGuire is breathing heavily.
McGuire is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Huang pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Huang.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Huang on the inside.
Huang lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Huang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Huang gets through McGuire's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Huang.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McGuire tries to pull guard but Huang forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Huang as McGuire tries to tie him up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Huang. #T3#
A short right from Huang.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
Huang lands with a right to the head.
Huang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Huang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Huang.
McGuire is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Huang to keep the fight standing.
Huang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Huang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire trying to control the position but instead, Huang has worked for underhooks and has pushed McGuire into the cage.
Huang lands with a left to the head.
Huang digs a right hand into McGuire's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGuire's gas tank.
Huang lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Huang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
A short body shot lands from Huang as the two fighters clinch.
McGuire's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Huang lands a nice shot to the body.
Huang lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Huang.
Huang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Huang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Huang lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops McGuire to his knees! Huang keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zackary Huang!
Zackary Huang tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 21, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Harrison throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Waters tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Harrison is in Waters's guard.
Harrison postures up.
Harrison stops Waters from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harrison controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Harrison distracts Waters with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Waters has momentary wrist control but Harrison slips an elbow through the middle.
Harrison postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Harrison slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harrison is working Waters over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrison scoring with some ground and pound.
Waters looking to control.
Waters is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Harrison is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1#
Harrison postures up and lands a big shot to Waters's brow.
Harrison landing some decent shots from guard.
Waters wants to get back to his feet but Harrison passes into half guard.
Harrison slips a nice elbow through Waters's hands, connecting with Waters's forehead.
Harrison drops an elbow to the side of Waters's head.
Waters is trying to stand back up but Harrison is controlling him
Harrison is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Harrison winds up and cracks Waters with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Harrison lands a nice short elbow.
Waters is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Harrison working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Ground and pound from Harrison.
Harrison landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Harrison seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Waters does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Waters is trying to get back to full guard.
Harrison works his way into full mount!
Harrison dominating with strikes here.
Harrison putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Waters is desperately trying to improve his position but Harrison has a good base and remains in mount.
Harrison dominating with strikes here.
Harrison landing punches. #T3#
Harrison in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Harrison is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Harrison punishing his opponent with strikes. #ROC2#Waters is rocked!
Harrison looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Oh Waters is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Waters on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Waters tries to get out of the position.
Harrison lands a nice shot to the head.
Harrison dominating with strikes here.
Harrison is in the full mount, landing strikes.
BOOM! Harrison connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Harrison has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Harrison postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Waters looks a forlorn figure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Waters is trying to stand.
Harrison postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Waters badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Harrison around the waist but Harrison pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Harrison is the winner by TKO! Harrison jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Judah Harrison!
Judah Harrison tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

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

#R1#
Velasquez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nuku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Velasquez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Velasquez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nuku takes a jab right on the kisser.
Velasquez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nuku backs up against the cage. #CUT2#It looks like Aoatea Nuku has been cut.
Velasquez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Nuku moves into the clinch successfully.
Velasquez has had enough of the clinch but Nuku keeps him there for the moment.
Nuku misses with some punches.
Nuku misses with a hook from the clinch.
Velasquez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nuku lands with a light punch inside.
Velasquez scores with a shot to the side of Nuku's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Velasquez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Nuku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nuku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Velasquez.
Nuku misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Velasquez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Velasquez misses with a series of wild punches.
Nuku darts in trying to clinch
and Velasquez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nuku thinking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nuku. Velasquez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nuku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Velasquez.
Nuku misses with an uppercut. Velasquez saw that one coming.
Nuku looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Velasquez lands a head kick!
Nuku throws the left hand but Velasquez avoids the punch easily.
Nuku connects with a looping right hand.
Velasquez walks into a stiff left hand from Nuku.
Nuku just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Nuku lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Velasquez at a distance.
A punch combination from Nuku misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nuku throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Velasquez on the side of the head.
Nuku misses with a hook
and Nuku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nuku misses with a two punch combination.
Velasquez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Velasquez wants it to stay on the feet.
Velasquez throws out a loose jab but Nuku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nuku takes one to the side of the head.
Velasquez lands with a shot to the body.
Nuku looks to land a combination but Velasquez avoids it well.
Nuku throws a combination that misses
and Velasquez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Velasquez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nuku throws a jab but it's blocked by Velasquez.
A countering left hand to the body from Velasquez misses.
Nuku lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
Velasquez looks to score with a jab to the body but Nuku is just out of range.
Velasquez moves out of range as Nuku strikes.
Nuku lands a jab to the nose.
Nuku misses the jab.
Velasquez scores with a hook.
Nuku throws a lazy uppercut
and Velasquez counters with a nice uppercut.
Velasquez throws a head kick that misses.
Velasquez lands with an overhand left.
Nuku misses with a body shot.
Velasquez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nuku looks to land a right hand but Velasquez moved out of range.
Nuku just misses with a punch to the body.
Nuku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Velasquez throws out the jab.
Nuku rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Velasquez to counter with a crisp jab.
Velasquez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nuku.#T4#
Velasquez takes one to 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!
Nuku throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Velasquez misses with a lunging right hand
letting Nuku counter with a right hand.
Velasquez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Velasquez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Velasquez throws a hook but Nuku avoids it easily.
Nuku misses with a hook. Velasquez ducked under it nicely.
Velasquez is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Velasquez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Velasquez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nuku takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nuku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Velasquez was well out of range. Poor timing from Nuku.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nuku misses with an uppercut
and Velasquez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Nuku darts in and clinches Velasquez up against the cage.#BC2#
Velasquez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cain Velasquez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aoatea Nuku's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nice jab there from Velasquez.
Nuku loads up on a big right hand but Velasquez slips the punch.
Nuku staying out of range there.
Velasquez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nuku throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Velasquez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nuku lands with an uppercut that bounces Velasquez off the cage and back into range.
Nuku thuds a left hand into Velasquez's body.
Nuku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nuku jabs Velasquez right on the nose. Velasquez blinks but takes it well.
Aoatea Nuku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Velasquez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nuku rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Velasquez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Nuku takes the fight into the clinch.
Nuku misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nuku lands with a short shot to the head. #T1##BC2#
Velasquez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nuku 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.
Nuku showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Velasquez.
Nuku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Velasquez.
Velasquez walks into a straight right hand from Nuku.
Velasquez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Velasquez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Velasquez tries to get set, Nuku tries to push him back and clinch up but Velasquez manages to avoid the attempt.
Nuku looks to score with a jab to the body but Velasquez is just out of range.
Nuku fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nuku avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nuku looks to throw the jab but Velasquez is out of range.
Velasquez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cain Velasquez seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Velasquez throws out a loose jab but Nuku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nuku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Velasquez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Velasquez throws a shot from downtown. Nuku moves away and avoids it.
Velasquez slips under a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velasquez lands a right hook to the body. #CL#
Nuku clinches up against the cage.
Nuku lands a right hand.
Nuku throws a punch but it's blocked by Velasquez.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nuku creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Velasquez tries to break free but Nuku pushes him back against the cage.
Velasquez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nuku has him pressed against the cage.
Velasquez has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nuku seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Velasquez can turn it around.
Nuku goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Velasquez breaks from the clinch.
Nuku connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Velasquez momentarily.
Nuku blocks a jab.#CL#
Nuku rushes Velasquez and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Nuku misses with a short punch on the inside.
Velasquez wants to break the clinch but can't.
A hook to the body from Nuku.
Nuku is trying to maintain a safe position but Velasquez gets an underhook and turns Nuku into the cage.
Aoatea Nuku has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nuku lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nuku has Velasquez pressed against the cage, preventing Velasquez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nuku lands a hook that snaps the head of Velasquez backwards.
Nuku digs a right hand into Velasquez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Velasquez's gas tank.
Velasquez is breathing heavily.
Velasquez prevents a body shot from Nuku.
Nuku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nuku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Velasquez's elbow.
Nuku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nuku goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nuku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Velasquez blocks a body shot from Nuku.
Nuku doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nuku digs a right hand underneath Velasquez's ribcage. Velasquez let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
Velasquez has had enough of the clinch but Nuku keeps him there for the moment.
Nuku misses with a hook from the clinch.
Velasquez misses with a punch on the inside.
Nuku misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Nuku.
Nuku misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nuku misses with a body punch.
Velasquez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Velasquez blocking some punches.
Nuku tries a body shot but Velasquez blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Velasquez.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Velasquez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Velasquez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nuku takes a swing at Velasquez's ribcage but misses.
Nuku connects with a right hand. Velasquez shakes it off.
Velasquez misses with a body shot.
Nuku scores with a jab. Velasquez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aoatea Nuku dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aoatea Nuku's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Velasquez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nuku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nuku swings for the body but Velasquez moves out of range.
Good exchange - Nuku coming out on top.
Nuku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Velasquez.
Velasquez scores with a sloppy right hand. Nuku should have avoided that one.
Nuku throws a poor cross that misses
and Velasquez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Velasquez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nuku displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nuku takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
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!#CL#
Nuku rushes Velasquez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nuku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Velasquez's elbow.
Velasquez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Velasquez can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Velasquez breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Velasquez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nuku.
Nuku connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Velasquez's hands.
Nuku looks to land a right hand but Velasquez moved out of range.
Velasquez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Velasquez keeps the fight on the outside.
Nuku lands a lovely overhand right.
Velasquez slips a straight right by Nuku.
Velasquez takes one to the chin there.
A jab from Velasquez misses. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nuku lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Velasquez backwards. #BC2#
Velasquez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Velasquez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nuku lands a head shot.
Nuku scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nuku connects with a body shot that sends Velasquez's belly button to the back.
Velasquez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Velasquez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nuku shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nuku lands a jab.
Nuku looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Velasquez is fending him off so far but Nuku persists. Nope, Velasquez circles away and we're back to standing.
Nuku is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Velasquez can do to turn this around?
Nuku throws a jab but it's blocked by Velasquez.
Nuku moves out of range of the strikes.
Nuku lands with an overhand left.
A shot to the body from Nuku misses
and Velasquez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nuku bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Velasquez's head.
Velasquez ducks under a wild hook from Nuku.
Velasquez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big right from Velasquez misses. #T3#
Nuku connects with a looping right hand.
Velasquez blocks a jab.
Velasquez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nuku moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nuku scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nuku avoids the head kick by Velasquez.
Velasquez scores with a jab.
Velasquez moves out of range as Nuku strikes.
Velasquez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nuku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Velasquez.
Velasquez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Velasquez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nuku moves away.
Nuku works over Velasquez's head and body with a nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nuku scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
Nuku throws a hook but Velasquez blocks it.#CL#
Nuku gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Velasquez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nuku lands a right hand. #BC2#
Velasquez breaks from the clinch.
Nuku cracks Velasquez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Velasquez blocks a jab.
Velasquez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nuku.
Nuku throws a jab but it's blocked by Velasquez.
Velasquez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nuku with a body shot.
Nuku lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nuku looks to score with a jab to the body but Velasquez is just out of range.
Velasquez dodges the punch combination from Nuku.
Velasquez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nuku with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aoatea Nuku clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Aoatea Nuku's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Velasquez misses with a series of wild punches.
Velasquez walks into a straight right hand from Nuku.
Velasquez moves forwards but Nuku connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Nuku.
Nuku throws a shot to the body.
Velasquez misses with a left hand
and Velasquez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nuku tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Nuku gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nuku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nuku scores with a shoulder strike.
Velasquez throws an elbow that misses. #BC2#
Velasquez breaks the clinch.
Nuku throws out a loose jab but Velasquez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Velasquez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Nuku misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Velasquez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Velasquez.
Nuku swings widly with a right hand
and Velasquez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nuku throws an overhand right that lands on Velasquez's shoulder, as Velasquez tries to avoid the shot.
Nuku cracks Velasquez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nuku slips under a jab from Velasquez.
Nuku throws a series of punches but Velasquez moves out of range.
Velasquez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nuku moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nuku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nuku scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nuku defending well as Velasquez loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Velasquez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nuku misses with an uppercut. Velasquez saw that one coming.
Velasquez takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Nuku rushes Velasquez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nuku working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Velasquez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nuku walks into a stiff left hand from Velasquez.
Nuku lands with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Velasquez.
Nuku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nuku cracks Velasquez with a good jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Velasquez. That snapped Nuku's head back.
Nuku staying out of range there.
Velasquez loads up on a big right hand but Nuku slips the punch.#T3#
Nuku looks to throw the jab but Velasquez is out of range.
Velasquez throws an overhand right that lands on Nuku's shoulder, as Nuku tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Nuku misses.
Nuku rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Velasquez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nuku throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Velasquez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Nuku clinches with his opponent.
Nuku misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Nuku fails to land.
Nuku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nuku lands with a right to the head.
Nuku swings wildly with an uppercut but Velasquez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nuku lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Velasquez.
Velasquez is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Velasquez blocks an uppercut. #T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Nuku.
Velasquez pushes Nuku back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Velasquez wants to get back to striking at distance but Nuku won't allow it.
Nuku throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Velasquezs head.
Velasquez wants to break free but Nuku has control.
Nuku misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Velasquez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nuku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nuku misses with the head strike.
Nuku lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Velasquez.
Nuku lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nuku misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nuku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nuku has a couple of punches blocked by Velasquez.
Nuku lands with a left to the head.
Velasquez misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Velasquez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aoatea Nuku had his way with Cain Velasquez in that round.
The cut man is working on Aoatea Nuku'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. This is the final round!#R5#
Nuku throws a body punch but Velasquez moves out of range.
Velasquez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Velasquez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fighters circling - Nuku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Velasquez lands with a good body shot.
A jab lands there for Nuku.
Nuku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Velasquez misses the target.
Velasquez throws a series of punches but Nuku avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuku fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Velasquez on the side of the head.
Nuku goes for a double leg but Velasquez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Velasquez continues to drive forward.
Velasquez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nuku's elbow.
Nuku lands a right hand that snaps the head of Velasquez backwards.
Nuku lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Velasquez is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T1#
Nuku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Velasquez's elbow.
Nuku lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Nuku.
Nuku is working Velasquez over against the cage.
Velasquez prevents a body shot from Nuku.
Nuku misses with a body punch.
Velasquez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Velasquez is trying to break the clinch but Nuku is controlling him.
Nuku misses with a punch to the body.
Nuku working aggressively here.
Nuku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nuku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Velasquez gets through Nuku's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nuku.
Velasquez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Velasquez manages to break the clinch.
Nuku wants to clinch up but Velasquez keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Velasquez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Velasquez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nuku throws an overhand right that lands on Velasquez's shoulder, as Velasquez tries to avoid the shot.
Nuku avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nuku lands a lovely overhand right.
Nuku misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Nuku misses the target.
Velasquez scores with a jab to the head.
Velasquez misses with an uppercut
and Nuku counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nuku throws a looping overhand right but Velasquez ducks down to avoid it.
Velasquez moves out of range as Nuku strikes.
Velasquez throws a shot from downtown. Nuku moves away and avoids it.
Nuku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Velasquez moves away.#T3#
Nuku misses the shot to the body.
Velasquez looks to throw the jab but Nuku is out of range.
Velasquez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nuku connects with the punch.
Velasquez avoids the body shot from Nuku.
Nuku scores with a jab to the head.
Velasquez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Velasquez 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.
Nuku scores with a jab to the body.
Nuku is looking to clinch but Velasquez is avoiding it.
Velasquez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nuku pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nuku uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Velasquez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nuku lands a body shot.
Velasquez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Nuku misses.
Nuku throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Velasquez counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Velasquez. Nuku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nuku lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Velasquez circles away quickly and effectively.
Aoatea Nuku is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nuku cracks Velasquez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nuku lands a jab to Velasquez's midsection.
Nuku throws a lazy right hand but Velasquez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nuku lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Velasquez throws a looping overhand right but Nuku ducks down to avoid it.
Cain Velasquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nuku just misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aoatea Nuku showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nuku 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46

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

Event: GAMMA#1127 Malley v Enqvist
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Khan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Glover digs a good body shot into Khan's ribs.
We've been told by Glover's head coaches at Outlaw MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Glover cracks Khan with a good jab.
Glover throws a right and a left that Khan avoids nicely.
Glover connects with a leg kick.
Buster Glover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Glover takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL#
Glover takes the fight into the clinch.
Glover digs a right hand underneath Khan's ribcage. Khan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Glover lands a right hand.
Khan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Glover breaks from the clinch.
Khan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Khan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Khan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Glover scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Glover throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Glover misses.
Khan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Khan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Glover slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Glover misses with a looping left.
Khan throws out a counter right but Glover avoids it with no problem.
Khan dodges the punch combination from Glover. #T1#
Glover misses with a body kick.
Glover tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Khan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Khan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Glover manages to avoid it.
Good work by Glover as he checks the leg kick.
Khan slips under a jab.
Khan moves out of range of the body kick.
Glover misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khan.
Khan thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Glover wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Glover misses with a hook. Khan ducked under it nicely.
Khan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Glover swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Glover keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Glover throws a body punch but Khan moves out of range.
Glover throws a series of strikes that have Khan backpedaling.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Glover, as that shot connected.
Glover jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Khan.
Khan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Glover throws a body punch but Khan moves out of range. #T2#
Khan tries to move into range but Glover moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khan jabs Glover to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Khan throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Khan misses.
Glover throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khan. Glover does a little dance to reset his feet.
Glover is looking to counter punch.
Khan misses the jab.
Khan blocks the body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Khan as he connects with a hook.
Glover comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Glover just misses with a punch to the body.
Khan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Glover.
A big left from Glover misses.
A little jabbing left from Khan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Glover fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khan manages to avoid it.
Khan throws a leg kick which misses Glover's front leg but catches the back leg as Glover tries to avoid it.
Glover bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Khan's head.
Glover keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khan.
Khan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
Khan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Khan just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Khan misses.
Khan throws a low kick, looking for Glover's leg but Glover calmly moves out of range.
Khan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Glover lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Glover lands with a thumping leg kick.
Glover is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#CL#
Glover gets a clinch.
Glover works on Khan's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Glover.
Glover pushes Khan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Khan is working Glover over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Glover.
Khan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Khan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Glover throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Khan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Glover connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
Glover connects with an inside leg kick.
Glover misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khan.
Khan blocks a leg kick.
Khan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A clash of legs there as Khan blocks the low kick.
Glover scoring well with a low kick there.
Glover takes a swing at Khan's ribcage but misses.
Glover scores with a sloppy right hand. Khan should have avoided that one.
Glover misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khan.
Khan tries a quick counter leg kick but Glover is wise to it.
Khan lands a right hook to the body.
Glover just misses with a punch to the body.
Glover connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Khan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Glover scores with the left hand. Khan knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Glover ducks under a wild hook from Khan.
A jab from Khan finds it's way through Glover's defenses.
Glover scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Khan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Some wild striking there from Glover.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Buster Glover dominated that round.
That's time! Glover's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Glover. Khan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khan checks a low kick from Glover.
Glover lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Khan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nice defenses there by Glover.
Khan slips a jab from Glover.
Glover misses with a hook. Khan ducked under it nicely.
Khan was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Some wild striking there from Khan.
Glover shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Khan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Khan checks a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Khan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Glover as he connects with a hook.
Glover throws a body shot but no joy.
Glover finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Glover is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Khan can do to turn this around?
Glover tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Khan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big left from Glover misses.
Khan blocks the body kick. #T1#
Glover tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Buster Glover is winning the standup battle so far.
Glover throws a right hand that misses
and Khan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Khan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khan. Glover does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Khan lands a right hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Glover there.
Glover looks to throw the jab but Khan is out of range.
Glover is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Khan.
A big left from Glover misses.
Glover uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khan.
Glover is looking to chop away at Khan's legs.
Khan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Khan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Glover.
Glover stuns Khan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Khan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khan checks the leg kick.
Glover ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Khan lands a nice hook to Glover's body. Glover takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Khan slips under a jab from Glover.
It seemed like Khan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Glover tries to clinch up but Khan circles away and keeps his distance.
A low kick from Glover misses
and Khan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Glover thinking.
Glover fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Khan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Khan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Khan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Glover displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khan throws out the jab.
Glover throws a lazy uppercut
and Khan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Glover lands a glancing blow to the side of Khan's head.
Khan throws a low kick but Glover moves out of range easily.
Glover steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Khan.
Khan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Glover swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Khan.
Glover throws a leg kick but Khan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Glover misses with an uppercut. Khan saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Khan! But no joy.
Glover thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Glover lands with a right hand.
Khan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Glover works Khan's body with a nice hook.
Khan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Glover under the eye.
Khan throws a big shot that misses.
Glover scores with a jab. Khan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Khan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Glover fails in his attempt to clinch.
Khan misses with an uppercut. Glover saw that one coming.
Khan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Khan throws out a loose jab but Glover uses good head movement to avoid it.
That kick from Glover tenderised Khan's leg. Khan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Glover keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Khan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Glover is able to avoid easily.
It looked like Glover wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Khan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Glover fires out a quick counter leg kick but Khan just manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Khan misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khan drops his hands momentarily and Glover takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
Khan ducks under a wild hook from Glover.
Glover throws a quick inside leg kick.
Khan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Glover connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Khan scrambles back to his feet.
Glover tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Khan is able to avoid easily.
Khan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Glover tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Khan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Glover throws a lazy right hand but Khan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Khan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Khan checks a leg kick nicely.
Glover scores with a hook.
Glover scores with a spinning back kick!
Khan checks a leg kick nicely.
Glover rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Khan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Khan takes a swing at Glover's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Glover swings widly with a right hand
and Khan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Khan misses with a low kick.
Glover lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Buster Glover 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Glover tries to score with a low kick but Khan moves his leg out of the way.
Khan swings for the body but Glover moves out of range.
Khan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Glover throws out the jab.
Glover turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Glover lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Glover instigates a clinch.
Glover tries to work over Khan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Glover blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khan blocks a body shot from Glover.
Khan tries to work over Glover's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Glover is leaning against Khan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Glover scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Khan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Glover pushes Khan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Khan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Khan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Glover's elbow.
A short right from Khan on the inside.
Khan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Buster Glover is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T1#
Khan has a couple of punches blocked by Glover.
Khan tries a body shot but Glover blocks it.
Khan misses with a punch to the body.
Khan misses with some punches.
Khan throws a head punch that misses.
Buster Glover has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Khan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Glover prevents a body shot from Khan.
Khan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Glover doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khan throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Khan fails to land. #T2#
Glover fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khan throws a head punch that misses.
Khan tries to throw a body punch but Glover avoids it by throwing Khan back against the cage.
Khan throws a punch but it's blocked by Glover.
Glover cracks Khan with a nice body shot.
Khan misses with some punches.
Glover misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khan tries to land knees in the clinch but Glover avoids the damage to the body.
Khan working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Khan. #T3#
Khan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Glover prevents a body shot from Khan.
Glover blocking some punches.
Glover misses with a punch to the body.
Glover lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Khan backwards.
Khan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khan blocking some punches.
Khan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khan misses with a punch to the body.
Khan doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Khan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Khan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Glover throws a head punch that misses.
Khan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Khan as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Khan fails to land.
Khan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Khan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head punch on the inside from Khan fails to land.
Glover blocking some punches.
Bora Khan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Glover misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bora Khan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Glover 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buster Glover!
A less than humble Buster Glover misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: GAMMA#1127 Malley v Enqvist
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Robson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Robson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bond throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Robson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Robson checks a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Bond - just one landing.
Robson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bond takes one to the side of the head.
Robson misses with a low kick.
Bond was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Oliver Robson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bond uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robson.
A quick step to the side and Bond tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A left lands for Robson.
Bond takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bond moves forwards but Robson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bond steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Robson. That one must have hurt.
Robson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bond was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Robson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bond throws a hook but Robson avoids it easily.#T1#
Robson misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Robson has closed the distance and engaged Bond in a clinch.
Bond misses with a body punch.
Robson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Robson.
Bond misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Robson fails to land.
Robson misses with some punches.
Bond struggles to land a body shot inside as Robson controls his hands.
Bond swings wildly with an uppercut but Robson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bond misses with a body punch.
Bond tries to work over Robson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Robson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Robson swings wildly with an uppercut but Bond uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bond lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Robson or not.
Bond working aggressively here.
Bond misses with a body punch. #T2#
Bond prevents a body shot from Robson.
Bond misses with a punch to the body.
Bond doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Robson misses with some punches.
Robson lands a hook that snaps the head of Bond backwards.
Bond lands with a left to the head.
Robson misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bond can't find room to land a body shot as Robson controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Bond scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bond scores with a shoulder strike.
Bond goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robson misses with a punch to the body.
Robson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bond backwards.
Robson lands a body shot.
Bond works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bond misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bond blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bond creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Robson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bond backwards.
Bond blocking some punches.
Bond tries a body shot but Robson blocks it.
Bond blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Robson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bond tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robson's elbow.
Robson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bond backwards.
Bond pushes Robson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Robson blocks a body shot from Bond.
Robson tries to work over Bond's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Robson.
Bond has a couple of punches blocked by Robson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bond.
Bond tries to throw a body punch but Robson avoids it by throwing Bond back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Bond.
Bond misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bond misses with a punch on the inside.
Bond makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bond misses with a hook to the ribs.
Robson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bond backwards.
Robson can't find room to land a body shot as Bond controls the action.
Bond lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Robson can't find room to land a body shot as Bond controls the action.
A short left from Bond.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robson lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Robson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bonds head.
Bond goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bond misses with a body punch.
Bond swings wildly with an uppercut but Robson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bond misses with a punch to the body.
Bond misses with a punch to the body.
Robson working aggressively here.
Robson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bond lands with a light punch inside.
Bond lands with a light punch inside.
Bond scores with a shoulder strike.
Bond softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bond.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bond throws a head punch that misses.
Robson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bond pulls his leg out and moves away.
Robson throws a body punch but Bond moves out of range.
A low kick from Robson is predictable there
and Bond counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Oliver Robson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Bond wants to slow Robson down by chopping away at his legs.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Robson ducks under a wild hook from Bond.
Robson doesn't manage to clinch there - Bond circles away.
Robson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bond throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bond takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good leg kick by Robson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson blocks the body kick.
Robson tries to score with a low kick but Bond moves his leg out of the way.
Good leg kick by Bond.
Bond swings for the body but Robson moves out of range.
Robson jabs Bond to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Robson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Robson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bond counters with a nice body shot.
Robson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Robson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bond.#CL2#
Robson moves into the clinch.
Robson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bond's elbow.
Robson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bond fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Robson throws out a loose jab but Bond uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bond appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Oliver Robson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Robson slips a jab from Bond.
Bond ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A low kick from Robson misses
and Bond counters with an inside leg kick.
Robson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL2#
Robson takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
Bond tries to work over Robson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Robson - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robson gets through Bond's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bond tries to work over Robson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Robson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Robson.
Bond lands a body punch.
Robson blocks a body shot from Bond.
Bond blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bond doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Robson tries a body shot but Bond blocks it.
Bond tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Robson has a couple of punches blocked by Bond.
Bond digs a right hand underneath Robson's ribcage. Robson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Robson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Robson tries to throw a body punch but Bond avoids it by throwing Robson back against the cage.
Bond tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robson's elbow.
Robson has a couple of punches blocked by Bond.
Bond stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bond blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Bond gets through Robson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bond lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bond lands with a short shot to the head.
Robson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bond scores with a hook to the body.
Robson is breathing heavily.
Bond scores with a shot to the side of Robson's head.
Bond struggles to land a body shot inside as Robson controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bond.
Bond lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bond lands a shot to the body.
Robson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bond lands a shoulder strike.
Bond tries to work over Robson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Robson throws a head punch that misses.
Bond blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robson misses with some punches.
Robson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bond lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bond. #T4#
Bond tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robson's elbow.
Robson blocks a body shot from Bond.
Bond scores with a shoulder strike.
Bond lands a right hand.
Bond makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bond lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Bond.
Bond can't find room to land a body shot as Robson controls the action.
Bond pushes Robson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Robson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Robson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bond.
Bond makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Robson prevents a body shot from Bond.
Robson misses with a punch to the body.
Bond lands a left hand that snaps the head of Robson backwards.
Bond blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bond misses with a hook to the ribs.
Robson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bond misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gunner Bond dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Robson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bond is able to avoid easily.
Bond avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
As Robson backs away, Bond returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Robson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Robson with a jab.
Robson throws a hook to the side of Bond's head but Bond sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bond staying out of range there.
Bond looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bond connects with a looping right hand.
Robson looks to land a body kick but Bond moved away.
Bond misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson throws a big shot that misses.
Bond tried to counter with a leg kick but Robson avoided it.
An inside leg kick from Robson misses.
Robson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A low kick from Robson is predictable there
and Robson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Robson misses with a left hand
and Bond counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Robson is rocked!
Bond throws a quick inside leg kick.
Robson is still on wobbly legs! Can Bond finish him?
Robson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bond counters with a nice leg kick.
Robson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Robson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bond throws out the jab.
Robson seems to have recovered his senses.
Robson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bond moves away.
Robson misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Bond misses the target.
Bond ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Robson misses with a leg kick
and Bond counters with an outside leg kick.
Bond takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bond throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bond shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T2#
Bond ducks under a wild hook from Robson.
Robson doesn't manage to clinch there - Bond circles away.
Bond appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bond defending well as Robson loads up on a big left hand.
Bond scores with a jab.
Bond wants to slow Robson down by chopping away at his legs.
Robson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Bond wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bond thuds a left hand into Robson's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robson tries to clinch but Bond moves out of range.
Bond with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Robson is looking to chop away at Bond's legs.
Bond looks to score with a jab to the body but Robson is just out of range.
Bond stuns Robson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bond fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Bond connects with a good right hand that stumbles Robson. Robson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Robson lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Bond gets tackled into the cage by Robson. Robson maintains the clinch.
Bond scores with a hook to the body.
Robson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bond struggles to land a body shot inside as Robson controls his hands.
Robson lands a nice uppercut.
Bond lands a body shot in the clinch.
Robson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Robson tries to work over Bond's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bond tries to throw a body punch but Robson avoids it by throwing Bond back against the cage.
Robson can't find room to land a body shot as Bond controls the action.
Robson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bond lands a nice uppercut.
Bond lands with a left to the head.
Robson blocks a body shot from Bond.
Robson swings wildly with an uppercut but Bond uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bond lands a shot to the body.#T4#
Bond lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bond scores with a nice hook to the head.
Robson misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Bond.
Bond lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Robson.
Robson blocking some punches.
Bond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Robson can do to turn this around?
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bond.
Bond lands with a light punch inside.
Bond lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bond tries a body shot but Robson blocks it.
Bond misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robson throws a punch but it's blocked by Bond.
Bond tries a body shot but Robson blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bond creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bond lands a right hand that snaps the head of Robson backwards.
Bond throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bond lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gunner Bond clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Bond keeps the fight on the outside.
Robson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Robson tries to clinch there but Bond circles away.
Bond moves out of range of the leg kick from Robson.
Bond walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Robson drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Bond swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Robson's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunner Bond!
Gunner Bond is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Gunner Bond thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 135
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Chen takes one to the side of the head.
Yosuke throws a jab when Chen was well out of range.
Yosuke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yosuke connects with a body shot that sends Chen's belly button to the back.
Chen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yosuke moves away.
Chen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yosuke loads up on a big right hand but Chen slips the punch.
Chen dips to his left and cracks Yosuke with an uppercut!
Chen throws a low kick but Yosuke avoids it.
Chen moves out of range as Yosuke strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Chen misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yosuke scores with a nice right hand.
Chen misses with a body shot
and Yosuke counters with a stiff right hand.
Chen scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yosuke lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Yosuke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chen.
Yosuke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chen swings for the body but Yosuke moves out of range.
Chen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL#
Chen moves into the clinch successfully.
Chen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC2#
Yosuke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yosuke lands a head shot.
Yosuke walks into a stiff left hand from Chen.
Yosuke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chen misses with a hook
and Yosuke counters with a good low kick that Chen was not able to check.
Chen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Chen lands a jab to Yosuke's midsection.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yosuke's corner calls for a 1-2. Yosuke obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Yosuke throws the left hand but Chen avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Chen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yosuke was well out of range. Poor timing from Chen.
Chen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yosuke.
Yosuke chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yosuke throws a hook but Chen blocks it.
Yosuke jabs Chen right on the nose. Chen blinks but takes it well.
Yosuke is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Chen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Yosuke throws a wild body kick that Chen sees coming a mile off.
Yosuke scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chen in his tracks.
Yosuke scores with a nice strike.
Chen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yosuke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chen avoids the body shot from Yosuke. #T3#
Chen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD#
Chen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Yosuke to the ground. Chen is now in Yosuke's guard.
Chen stays in close to Yosuke's body and controls the position.
Chen wants to control from the top but Yosuke keeps moving.
Chen preventing the sweep.
Chen wants to control from the top but Yosuke keeps moving.
Chen slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chen wants to pass the guard but Yosuke is defending well. #T4##SUB#
Chen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yosuke has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yosuke manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yosuke is keeping the position for now.
Yosuke pulls Chen in close to his closed guard and prevents Chen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Chen trying to control the position from guard on top but Yosuke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vien Yosuke dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Yosuke moves away from the strike by Chen.
Both fighters circling a little - Yosuke finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A jab from Yosuke finds it's way through Chen's defenses.
A low kick from Yosuke is predictable there #TD#
and Chen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Yosuke! #SUB#
Chen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Yosuke has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Chen but great work by Yosuke.
Chen sneaks back into half guard.
Chen is pressing down on Yosuke's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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!#SUB#
Chen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yosuke doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yosuke manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yosuke postures up. #T1##SUB#
Chen working for submissions but it's allowed Yosuke to get to half guard.
Chen wants to control but Yosuke is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Yosuke tries to stand but can't do so whilst Chen controls his leg.
Yosuke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chen tries to roll over but Yosuke keeps him under control.
Chen is trying to maintain the position but Yosuke is very close to passing his half guard.
Yosuke really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Chen looking for submissions off his back.
Chen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Yosuke's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Yosuke's back!#T2##SUB#
Chen is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Yosuke is defending well though. Chen let's go of the attempt for now.
Yosuke can't escape the position. #SUB#
Chen looking for the RNC.
Yosuke felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Chen struggling to keep hold of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yosuke trying to control the hands but Chen won't let him. #SUB#
Chen is cranking Yosuke's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Yosuke! He's tightened the choke and Yosuke is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kai Chen!
In his post fight interview, Kai Chen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: STRIKE! 52
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Joon avoids the body shot from Narvaez.
A jab from Joon finds it's way through Narvaez's defenses.
Narvaez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Joon throws a big shot that misses.
Joon checks the leg kick nicely there.
Joon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Narvaez.
Joon misses the jab.
Narvaez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Narvaez backs off Joon throws a huge counter combo but Narvaez manages to avoid it all.
Seung Joon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joon misses with a straight left.
Narvaez scores with a jab.
A jab lands there for Joon.
Narvaez ducks under a wild hook from Joon.
Narvaez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Joon misses with an uppercut. Narvaez saw that one coming.
Narvaez staying out of range there.
Narvaez moves out of range of the strikes.
Joon swings for the body but Narvaez moves out of range.
Narvaez throws a big counter combination but Joon scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A big left from Narvaez misses.
Narvaez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
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!
Joon throws out a loose jab but Narvaez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joon has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A big left from Joon misses.
Narvaez appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Joon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Narvaez tries to work over Joon's front leg with a kick but Joon checks it. #T1#
Narvaez throws a one two combo.
Joon throws a hook to the side of Narvaez's head but Narvaez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joon lands with a nice body punch.
Narvaez cracks Joon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Joon cracks a nice hook into Narvaez's ribs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Narvaez.
Joon 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Narvaez misses the target.
Jab from Joon.
Narvaez stuns Joon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Narvaez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Narvaez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Narvaez throws a body shot but no joy.
Joon scores with a nice head shot.
Joon throws a jab when Narvaez was well out of range.
Joon missing with a left hand there. Narvaez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Narvaez misses with an uppercut.
Narvaez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Joon is out of range and Narvaez settles back down.
A little jabbing left from Joon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Joon cracks Narvaez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Joon throws a chopping leg kick but Narvaez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Narvaez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Narvaez looks to score with a jab to the body but Joon is just out of range.#T2#
Joon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Narvaez.
Joon looks to land a left hand but Narvaez moved out of range nicely.
Joon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Joon does it's job there.
Narvaez throws a body punch but Joon moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Joon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Narvaez tries to bum rush Joon with a series of wild strikes but Joon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Narvaez throws out a leg kick but Joon moves out of range and Narvaez only half commits.
Narvaez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Narvaez throws a low kick but Joon moves out of range easily.
Joon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Narvaez.
Narvaez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Joon backs away, Narvaez returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Joon slips a straight right by Narvaez.
Joon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Narvaezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Narvaez 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Narvaez lands a right hook to the body.
Joon checks a low kick from Narvaez.
Narvaez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joon.
Joon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Narvaez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Joon finds it's way round the side to connect with Narvaez's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Seung Joon will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Joon connects with a jab.
Narvaez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Joon swings for the body but Narvaez moves out of range.
Joon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Narvaez.
Joon misses with a body kick.
Joon misses with a series of wild punches.
Narvaez ducks under a wild hook from Joon.
Joon lands with an uppercut that bounces Narvaez off the cage and back into range.
Narvaez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Joon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Narvaez.
Joon misses with an uppercut. Narvaez saw that one coming.
Narvaez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joon.
Joon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Joon! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Joon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Narvaez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Joon blocks a jab.
Narvaez thuds his right hand into Joon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Joon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Narvaez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joon moves away.
Narvaez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Joon misses.#T1#
Narvaez cracks a nice hook into Joon's ribs.
Narvaez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Joon.
Joon misses the jab.
Narvaez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Joon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A swing and a miss from Joon.
Narvaez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joon.
Joon misses with a straight left.
A solid leg kick lands there for Narvaez.
Narvaez moves out of range as Joon strikes.
A jab from Narvaez misses.
Joon misses with an uppercut
and Narvaez counters with a series of strikes. Joon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Narvaez misses with a hook. Joon ducked under it nicely.
Joon misses with a looping right.
Joon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Narvaez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Joon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Joon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Narvaez ducks under a wild hook from Joon.
Joon misses with a straight left.
Joon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Narvaez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Narvaez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Joon. That did some damage!
Joon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Joon misses with a hook.
Joon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Narvaez tries to score with a low kick but Joon moves his leg out of the way.
Narvaez throws a jab when Joon was well out of range.
Joon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Joon lands a jab.
Narvaez looks to score with a jab to the body but Joon is just out of range.
Joon throws out a counter right but Narvaez avoids it with no problem.
Joon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Joon takes a swing at Narvaez's ribcage but misses.
Narvaez lands with a straight right. Joon didn't see that one coming.
Narvaez takes a swing at Joon's ribcage but misses.
Joon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A big right from Joon misses.
Joon thows a left - swing and a miss!
A solid leg kick lands there for Narvaez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Narvaez tries to work over Joon's front leg with a kick but Joon checks it.
Joon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Narvaez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Narvaez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joon thuds his right hand into Narvaez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Narvaez dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Narvaez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Narvaez throws a hook but Joon avoids it easily.
Joon throws a nice looking combination but Narvaez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Joon swings for the body but Narvaez moves out of range.
Joon thumps Narvaez with a low kick.
Joon throws a leg kick but Narvaez checks it.
Narvaez wants to land a leg kick but Joon is out of range.
Narvaez with a nice calf kick.
Joon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Narvaez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joon avoids the body shot from Narvaez.
Narvaez ducks under a wild hook from Joon.
Narvaez is looking to wear down Joon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Joon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Narvaez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joon moves away.
Joon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Narvaez looks to land a left hand but Joon moved out of range nicely.
Narvaez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Joon throws a jab when Narvaez was well out of range.
Narvaez connects with a body shot.
That kick from Narvaez tenderised Joon's leg. Joon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Narvaezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Joon lands a nice shot that snaps Narvaez's head back.
Nice defenses there by Joon.
The fighters circling - Joon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joon throws an overhand right that lands on Narvaez's shoulder, as Narvaez tries to avoid the shot.
Joon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Narvaez misses with a leg kick.
Joon throws out a powerful jab.
Joon throws a looping overhand right but Narvaez ducks down to avoid it.
Joon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Narvaez.
Narvaez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joon works Narvaez's body with a nice hook.
Narvaez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Joon is able to avoid easily.
Narvaez throws a hook but Joon blocks it.
Joon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Narvaez to score with a decent uppercut.
Narvaez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Despite the aggression on Joon's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Narvaez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Narvaez scores with a hook to the body. Joon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Carlos Narvaez is winning the standup battle so far.
Joon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Narvaez staying out of range there.
Joon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T2#
Narvaez just misses with a punch to the body.
Joon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Narvaez was well out of range. Poor timing from Joon.
Narvaez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Narvaez misses with a looping left.
Joon throws a series of punches but Narvaez moves out of range.
Narvaez moves out of range of the strikes.
Joon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Narvaez.
A telegraphed right hand from Joon misses the target.
Joon misses with a leg kick
and Joon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Joon misses its intended target.
Joon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Narvaez can pounce on him.
Narvaez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Narvaez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Joon.
Narvaez connects with a right hand. Joon shakes it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Narvaez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Joon lands a jab.
Joon misses with a hook. Narvaez ducked under it nicely.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Seung Joon!
A relieved looking Seung Joon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SMASH: Ghetea vs Buddha 3
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Ghetea lands a jab.
Ghetea defending well as Buddha loads up on a big left hand.
Buddha throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ghetea on the side of the head.
Ghetea throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Buddha counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ghetea won't be happy with that.
Buddha trying to control the position but Ghetea is working away.
Ghetea struggling a bit here.
Ghetea tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Ghetea's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ghetea is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Ghetea is trying to work for a sweep but Buddha has mounted him!#SUB2#
Buddha is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ghetea can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ghetea is trying to escape the mount.
Ghetea wants to hold on but Buddha pushes him away.
Ghetea is trying desperately to improve position.
Buddha takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ghetea can't escape the position. #T2#
Buddha misses with a head shot.
Buddha wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Ghetea tries to get back to half guard but can't.
My spies in Animal Fight Club inform me that Buddha has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ghetea squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape. #SUB2#
Ghetea defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Buddha.
Ghetea avoids a series of strikes thrown by Buddha.
Ghetea working to try and regain half guard. #T3#
Ghetea tries to hold on but Buddha postures up.
Ghetea is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Buddha looking to control but Ghetea is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Buddha misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Ghetea is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Buddha throwing strikes here but Ghetea is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buddha prevents Ghetea from getting the reversal.
Ghetea sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T4#
Buddha is controlling the pace.
Buddha is looking to advance position but Ghetea won't allow it.
Ghetea trying to control here.
Ghetea tries to get to full guard but Buddha has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ghetea blocking the ground and pound attempt from Buddha.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Buddha dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ghetea. Buddha does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the body from Ghetea misses
and Buddha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Buddha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ghetea.
Ghetea appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Buddha misses with a looping right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ghetea.
Ghetea throws a leg kick but Buddha checks it.
Ghetea looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ghetea tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buddha was well out of range. Poor timing from Ghetea.
Buddha blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghetea misses with a body shot.
Ghetea throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Buddha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ghetea swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buddha scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Buddha scores with a jab to the body.
Buddha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ghetea misses with a wild body shot.
Buddha moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ghetea!
Ghetea misses with a hook. Buddha ducked under it nicely.
Ghetea throws a body shot but no joy.
Buddha steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Buddha avoids the body shot from Ghetea.
Ghetea misses with a looping right.
Ghetea ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ghetea lands a nice leg kick that just misses Buddha's sensitive parts. #T2#
Buddha fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Ghetea tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ghetea scores with a decent looking hook.
Buddha misses with a hook
and Ghetea counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ghetea throws a poor cross that misses
and Buddha counters with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buddha fails with a takedown attempt.
Ghetea has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Buddha.#T3#
Buddha throws a hook to the side of Ghetea's head but Ghetea sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ghetea swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Buddha lands with a cross.
Buddha takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ghetea waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Buddha.
A nice side step and Buddha releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Buddha connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ghetea throws a hook to the side of Buddha's head but Buddha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Buddha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ghetea.
Ghetea throws a shot to the body.
Ghetea throws a hook but Buddha avoids it easily.
Ghetea just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Ghetea loads up on a big right hand but Buddha slips the punch.
Buddha with a jab.
Buddha listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ghetea lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ghetea swings for the body but Buddha moves out of range.
Buddha appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Buddha missing with a left hand there. Ghetea was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Darius Ghetea is winning the standup battle so far.
Ghetea scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Buddha tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ghetea lands a nice hook to Buddha's body. Buddha takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ghetea lands a right hook to the body.
Ghetea avoids the body shot from Buddha.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darius Ghetea dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Buddha is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Buddha on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ghetea. Ghetea obviously looking to wear him down.
Ghetea thumps Buddha with a low kick.
Buddha slaps away a takedown attempt from Ghetea, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ghetea throws a leg kick but Buddha sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ghetea throws a leg kick which misses Buddha's front leg but catches the back leg as Buddha tries to avoid it.
Ghetea missing with a left hand there. Buddha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Buddha counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghetea misses with a wild body shot.
Buddha scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A low kick from Buddha is predictable there
and Buddha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ghetea - that will leave a mark!
Buddha lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A left lands for Ghetea.
Ghetea scores with the left hand. Buddha knows he should have avoided that one.
Ghetea works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Buddha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ghetea.
Ghetea uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Buddha.
It looked like Ghetea was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Buddha.
Ghetea throws a hook but Buddha blocks it.
Buddha avoids the body shot from Ghetea.
Darius Ghetea is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ghetea misses with a leg kick.
Buddha flicks out a counter leg kick but Ghetea steps away.
Ghetea tries to land a leg kick but Buddha saw it coming and moves away. #T2#
Buddha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ghetea.
Buddha throws a looping overhand right but Ghetea ducks down to avoid it.
Ghetea throws a low kick but Buddha avoids it.
Buddha appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Buddha digs a good body shot into Ghetea's ribs.
Ghetea showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Buddha.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buddha takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Buddha bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Buddha shoots and misses
and Ghetea counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Buddha with a jab.#T3#
Buddha checks a low kick from Ghetea.
Buddha misses with a hook.
Ghetea misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buddha.
Buddha doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Buddha throws a body kick that misses
and Ghetea counters with a nice leg kick.
Buddha with a nice calf kick.
Jab by Ghetea.
Ghetea throws a shot from downtown. Buddha moves away and avoids it.
Buddha moves out of range as Ghetea strikes.
And Buddha tries to counter it with a takedown but Ghetea pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Buddha scores with a jab to the head.
Ghetea fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buddha manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Buddha! But no joy.#T4#
Buddha throws a low kick but Ghetea moves out of range easily.
Ghetea's jab looks to have found its range, popping Buddha under the eye.
An inside leg kick from Buddha misses.
Ghetea throws a lazy right hand but Buddha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ghetea throws a body shot but no joy.
Buddha shapes to counter with a head kick.
Ghetea scores with a punch to the head.
Ghetea misses with a low kick.
Ghetea takes a swing at Buddha's ribcage but misses.
Ghetea misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ghetea scores with a sloppy right hand. Buddha should have avoided that one.
Buddha throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darius Ghetea clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Ghetea scores with a jab to the head.
Buddha scores with a nice strike.
Ghetea misses the jab.
Buddha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ghetea.
Buddha drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ghetea defends it well.
Ghetea takes a swing at Buddha's ribcage but misses.
Buddha lunges at Ghetea with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ghetea's hand.
Ghetea swings away with a body shot that misses
and Buddha counters with a nice uppercut.
Buddha lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghetea thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ghetea gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Buddha.
Ghetea throws a lazy right hand but Buddha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Ghetea wants to clinch up but Buddha keeps it at a distance.
Ghetea on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Buddha. Buddha obviously looking to wear him down.
Ghetea misses the body punch
and Buddha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Buddha.
Ghetea avoids the body shot from Buddha.
Ghetea throws a nice outside leg kick.
Darius Ghetea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ghetea throws a leg kick which misses Buddha's front leg but catches the back leg as Buddha tries to avoid it.
Buddha misses with a hook.
Ghetea throwing a counter right hand but Buddha manages to avoid it.
Buddha misses with a body kick.
Ghetea keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Ghetea on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Ghetea tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Buddha swivels and escapes.
Ghetea jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ghetea misses with a series of wild punches.
Buddha changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Buddha connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ghetea momentarily.
Buddha throws a nice outside leg kick.
A punch combination from Ghetea misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buddha works Ghetea's body with a nice hook.
Ghetea is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Buddha.
Buddha changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Buddha throws a hook to the side of Ghetea's head but Ghetea sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Ghetea avoids the body shot from Buddha.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Buddha, as that shot connected.
Ghetea with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ghetea misses with a low kick.
Ghetea tries to score with a low kick but Buddha moves his leg out of the way.
Buddha connects with a body shot that sends Ghetea's belly button to the back.
Buddha doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ghetea misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Buddha was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Buddha's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A shot to the liver by Buddha. Beautiful body shot.
Ghetea drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
Buddha takes one to the chin there.
Ghetea swings for the body but Buddha moves out of range.
Buddha lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Ghetea is predictable there #TD2#
and Buddha counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ghetea tries to buck Buddha off but Buddha is having none of it.
Ghetea is working hard here to advance position.
Ghetea is not content to let Buddha control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Buddha dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!#R5#
Buddha throws out a powerful jab.
Buddha looks to score with a jab to the body but Ghetea is just out of range.
Ghetea throws a leg kick but Buddha sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It seemed like Buddha was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ghetea thuds his shin into the meat of Buddha's side.
Ghetea ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buddha moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghetea moves to clinch but Buddha breaks away #TD2#
and Buddha counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ghetea wants to control the position but Buddha says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Buddha content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Buddha thows a huge punch but Ghetea dodges it nicely.
Buddha wants to take a breather but Ghetea is having none of it.
Buddha not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ghetea trying to hold on to Buddha's head to control him but Buddha postures up.
Ghetea is trying to get back to full guard.
Ghetea blocking the ground and pound attempt from Buddha. #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.#SUB2#
Buddha is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ghetea has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ghetea wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ghetea is defending against the submission attempts here by Buddha. #SUB2#
Buddha is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Buddha prevents Ghetea from improving his position.#T3#
Ghetea wants to control but Buddha is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A leg kick checked by Ghetea.
Buddha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ghetea sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ghetea.
Buddha slips a straight right by Ghetea.
Ghetea swings for the body but Buddha moves out of range.
Ghetea throws a low kick but Buddha moves out of range easily. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Buddha drops his hands momentarily and Ghetea takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ghetea lands with a nice combination. Buddha backs away looking to recover.
Ghetea with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Buddha looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Buddha chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Buddha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ghetea misses with a two punch combination.
Buddha with the counter takedown but Ghetea avoids it easily.
Ghetea throws a jab when Buddha was well out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buddha looks to throw a body kick
and Ghetea counters with a stiff right hand.
Buddha fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ghetea has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 48:48
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 48:47

The fight is ruled a draw!
Darius Ghetea retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

Event: CFC CG 718
Date: Jan 04, 2025

176 cm
38 yrs
159 lbs

158 cm
25 yrs
135 lbs

Kentas

Green

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 13 losses; Rimtas Kentas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 15 losses; Walon Green!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Green fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Kentas gets a double leg takedown into Green's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kentas (2) vs (0) Green
Green keeping full guard, as Kentas tries to pass.
Kentas trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
Kentas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Green is keeping the position for now.
Kentas seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kentas trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kentas advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kentas (5) vs (0) Green
Green felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Kentas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Kentas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Green keeps working.
Green wants to control but Kentas postures up.
Green is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kentas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Green struggling a bit here.
Kentas controlling from side mount.
Kentas tries to advance to mount but can't. #T2#
Kentas is looking to take a break and control but Green is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Kentas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Green gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kentas not doing much here.
Kentas wants to pass the guard but Green is defending well. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kentas takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Green controlling the position well.
Kentas wants to advance to full mount but Green doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Kentas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Green keeping moving, preventing Kentas from controlling successfully.
Green is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kentas content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Green working a defensive guard here.
Kentas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kentas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Green looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kentas is one step ahead there.
Kentas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kentas trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
Green is adopting a defensive guard.#T5#
Kentas wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
Kentas tries to free his leg and advance position but Green is retaining full guard.
Kentas wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
Kentas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kentas (8) vs (0) Green
Kentas taking a breather here. #T6#
Kentas wants to control but Green is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Kentas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Green is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kentas is looking to take a break and control but Green is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kentas is really struggling to control Green but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Kentas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Green, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green gets back to half guard.#T7##SUB#
Kentas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kentas controlling the action here.#SUB#
Kentas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Green doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kentas. #SUB#
Kentas seems to be working for a kimura but Green defends the submission attempt.#T8#
Green won't allow Kentas to pass to mount.
Kentas takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kentas is thwarting Green's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Kentas is trying to work for a kimura but Green is defending well.
Kentas controlling the action here.
Kentas moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kentas (11) vs (0) Green#T9#
Kentas trying to control the action but Green is working from the bottom.
Kentas controlling from side mount. #SUB#
Kentas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Green is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Green regains half guard.#T10##SUB#
Kentas seems to be working for a kimura but Green defends the submission attempt.
Kentas trying to pass the guard but Green defending well.
Kentas is looking to take a break and control but Green is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Green preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Green wants to improve his position but Kentas is controlling well.
Green is not content to let Kentas control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T11##SUB#
Kentas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kentas passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kentas (14) vs (0) Green#SUB#
Kentas working for a guillotine from mount but Green is in no mood to give up.
Green is squirming around, avoiding Kentas's attempts to control the action.
Green is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Kentas moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Green has worked his arm free - good work by Green! #T12#
Green is being controlled here.
Kentas wants to control but Green is keeping him busy.
Green tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kentas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Green prevents Kentas from moving into mount.
Kentas happy to just control the position for now.
Green struggling a bit here.
Kentas wants to control but Green is keeping him busy. #T13#
Green tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kentas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kentas tries to advance to mount but Green instead regains half guard.
Green tries to roll over but Kentas keeps him under control.#SUB#
Kentas wants to work for an arm triangle but Green is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Green trying to control here.
Kentas is taking a breather. Green says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T14#
Green is looking for a sweep. Kentas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kentas is trying to control the action in half guard but Green is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Green is looking to improve his position.
Green trying to control but Kentas postures up.
Kentas tries to pass to full mount but Green defends it.
Kentas is trying to control the action in half guard but Green is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Kentas takes the fight on points by 14 to 0.
Rimtas Kentas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: FCL 71 - Mesquita vs Gray
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1#
Vartija lunges at Hunter with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hunter's hand.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Vartija! Hunter is out on his feet! Vartija rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Hunter is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Hunter is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Portin Vartija!
A very excited looking Portin Vartija 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: GAMMA#1123 Honorio v Robson
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1#
Robson lands a glancing blow to the side of Honorio's head.
Honorio throws a body shot but no joy.
Robson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Robson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Honorio misses with the combination.
Honorio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Robson.
A telegraphed right hand from Robson misses the target.
Robson walks into a stiff left hand from Honorio.
Robson moves out of range as Honorio strikes.
Honorio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Robson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Honorio scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Honorio fails to land the takedown.
Robson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Honorio.
Honorio throws a right and a left that Robson avoids nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Honorio tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Robson defends well and Honorio ends up having to push Robson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Robson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Robson - that landed with a thud.
Honorio lands a body shot in the clinch.
Robson swings wildly with an uppercut but Honorio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Honorio prevents a body shot from Robson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Honorio.
Honorio wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinicius Honorio. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Honorio decides to pull guard.
Robson stopping the sweep attempt from Honorio.
Honorio keeping moving, preventing Robson from controlling successfully.
Robson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Honorio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Honorio keeping full guard, as Robson tries to pass.
Robson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Robson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Robson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Honorio's guard.#T2#
Robson stays in close to Honorio's body and controls the position.
Honorio keeping full guard, as Robson tries to pass.
Honorio 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.
Robson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've been hearing good reports from Honorio's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Honorio is pulling down on Robson's head. It's preventing any offense from Robson, at least for the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Honorio looking for a sweep. Not yet Honorio, not yet.
Robson wants to control from the top but Honorio keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Robson connects with an inside leg kick.
Honorio ducks under a wild hook from Robson.#T3#
Honorio lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD#
Honorio gets a double leg takedown into Robson's guard.
Honorio is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Robson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Robson wants to sweep but no luck.
Honorio scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Robson has momentary wrist control but Honorio slips an elbow through the middle.
Honorio is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Robson trying to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Honorio postures up in Robson's guard and throws a big left but Robson blocks it.
Robson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robson looking for a sweep. Not yet Robson, not yet. #T4#
Honorio is working Robson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Honorio trying to control but Robson is working from the bottom.
Honorio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Honorio makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Honorio seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Robson has control of Honorio's left arm, preventing Honorio from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Honorio manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Honorio is keeping the position for now.
Robson trying to control but Honorio is working from the bottom.
Robson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Let's hope that Robson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vinicius Honorio dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Honorio tries to bum rush Robson with a series of wild strikes but Robson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Honorio swings for the body but Robson moves out of range.
No joy there for Robson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Honorio appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vinicius Honorio is winning the standup battle so far.
Robson takes a swing at Honorio's ribcage but misses.
Honorio throws a hook but Robson blocks it.
Robson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Robson misses with a body shot.
Honorio looks for a takedown but Robson sprawls well.#TD#
Honorio feints and as Robson raises his hands in defense, Honorio changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson looking to control.
Honorio throwing strikes from guard but Robson blocks nicely.
Robson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Honorio is trying to control the position but Robson postures up. #T1#
Robson wants to control from the top but Honorio keeps moving.
Honorio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Robson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Robson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Honorio is keeping the position for now.
Honorio looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Honorio keeping moving, preventing Robson from controlling successfully.
Honorio wants to sweep here but Robson controlling him for the moment.
Honorio is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Honorio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Honorio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Robson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Honorio pulls Robson in close to his closed guard and prevents Robson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Robson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Robson looking to pass the guard.
Honorio is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T3#
Honorio prevents Robson from improving his position.
Honorio working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Honorio sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Robson defending well though.
Honorio keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Robson gets back to full guard.
Robson is pulling down on Honorio's head to control his posture.
Honorio has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Robson looking to control.
Robson 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.
Honorio is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
Honorio controls from within his opponent's guard.
Honorio with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Honorio won't allow Robson to sweep him here.
Robson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Honorio scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Honorio scoring with some ground and pound.
Honorio preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Robson is on top in guard. #REVB#
Robson trying to control but Honorio is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vinicius Honorio dominated that second round.
That's time! Honorio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Honorio tests Robson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Honorio shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Robson but Robson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Robson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Honorio catches Robson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Robson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Honorio throws a lazy right hand but Robson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Honorio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Robson can do to turn this around?
Robson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Honorio.
Honorio falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Robson counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson connects with a body shot that sends Honorio's belly button to the back.
Honorio shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Robson as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Honorio lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Robson backs up against the cage.
Honorio throws a hook but Robson avoids it easily.
Honorio misses with the combination.
Robson connects with a right hand. Honorio shakes it off.
Robson defending well as Honorio loads up on a big left hand.
Honorio shoots in looking for a takedown but Robson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Honorio's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinicius Honorio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Honorio misses with a two punch combination.
Honorio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Robson manages to avoid it.
Robson throws a jab but it's blocked by Honorio.
Honorio drops down looking for a counter takedown but Robson sprawls and moves away.
Honorio gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Robson.
Nice uppercut lands for Robson. That snapped Honorio's head back. #T2#
Robson digs a good hook to Honorio's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robson lands a right hook to the body.
Honorio misses with a few strikes there.
A countering left hand to the body from Robson misses.
Robson with the inside leg kick.
Robson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Robson wants to land a leg kick but Honorio is out of range.
Robson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Robson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Honorio takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Honorio connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Robson's hands.
Robson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Honorio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Robson with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Honorio misses with a takedown
letting Robson counter with a right hand.
Robson stuffs the takedown attempt from Honorio. Honorio gets slowly back to his feet.
Vinicius Honorio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robson connects with a body shot that sends Honorio's belly button to the back.
A clash of legs there as Honorio blocks the low kick.
Honorio throws a series of punches but Robson moves out of range.
Robson feints a counter leg kick.
Honorio takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Robson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Robson wants it to stay on the feet.
Robson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Robson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Honorio rather than just go for the knockout.
Honorio misses with a jab, cross combination.
Robson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Robson takes a swing at Honorio's ribcage but misses.
Robson throws a front kick aimed at Honorio's knee but Honorio avoids it well. #T4#
Honorio works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Honorio throws out a powerful jab.
Oliver Robson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Honorio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Honorio takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robson is looking to chop away at Honorio's legs.
Honorio throws a hook but Robson blocks it.
Robson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Donk. Robson catches Honorio right on the button with a cross.
A slow jab from Robson misses its intended target.
Robson tests Honorio's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#Honorio is rocked!
Honorio misses with a looping left.
A countering left hand to the body from Robson misses.
Oh Honorio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Robson avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Robson really dominated that round.
That's time! Honorio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Honorio fails with a takedown attempt.
Honorio seems to have got his legs back now.
Robson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#TD#
Honorio changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Robson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Robson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Honorio throws a series of punches but Robson avoids them all with ease.
Honorio takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking cross lands there for Robson.
A jab from Robson finds it's way through Honorio's defenses.
Robson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Robson throws a body punch but Honorio moves out of range. #T1#
Honorio walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC2#Honorio is rocked!
Honorio is trying hard to land a takedown here. Robson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Honorio fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinicius Honorio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slow jab from Honorio misses its intended target.
Robson jabs Honorio right on the nose. Honorio blinks but takes it well.
Oh Honorio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Robson throws a hook but Honorio avoids it easily.
Honorio swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Honorio seems to have got his legs back now.
Robson throws a big shot that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Robson.
Robson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Honorio.
Robson misses with a low kick as Honorio jumps back.
Honorio drops down looking for a counter takedown but Robson sprawls and moves away.
Good leg kick by Robson. #T2#
Honorio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Robson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Robson throws a lazy right hand but Honorio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Honorio shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Robson but Robson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Honorio falls off balance throwing a combination
and Robson counters with a leg kick.
Honorio moves forwards but Robson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Honorio misses with a takedown attempt
and Robson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Honorio misses with a body shot.
Honorio throws out a loose jab but Robson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Honorio throws a combination that misses
and Robson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Robson throws a body punch but Honorio moves out of range. #T3#
Robson misses with a leg kick.
Robson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Robson ducks under a wild hook from Honorio.
A slapping leg kick lands for Robson.
Honorio takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Honorio throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Robson on the side of the head.
Honorio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Robson flicks out a counter leg kick but Honorio steps away.
A jab from Robson finds it's way through Honorio's defenses.
Honorio takes one to the chin there.
Honorio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Robson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Honorio finds it's way round the side to connect with Robson's head.
Robson misses with a body shot
and Honorio counters with a left and a right that stings Robson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Honorio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Robson manages to avoid it.#T4#
Robson stuffs the takedown attempt from Honorio. Honorio gets slowly back to his feet.
A nice side step and Robson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Robson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Honorio throws a body punch but Robson moves out of range.
Robson swings widly with a right hand
letting Honorio counter with a right hand.
Honorio lands an overhand right.
Honorio shoots in looking for a takedown. Robson tries to sprawl out of it but Honorio keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Robson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Robson dips to his left and cracks Honorio with an uppercut!
A looping hook to the body misses from Honorio. Robson does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Robson dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
A right-left combo lands from Honorio.
Honorio looks for a takedown but Robson sprawls well.
Honorio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Robson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Honorio misses with a takedown attempt - Robson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Honorio. Robson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice leg kick from Robson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Honorio has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinicius Honorio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honorio throws a body punch but Robson moves out of range.
Robson stuffs the takedown.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Honorio connects with a looping right hand.
Robson ducks under a wild hook from Honorio.
Honorio looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Robson throws a front kick aimed at Honorio's knee but Honorio avoids it well.
Robson is looking to slow Honorio down with leg kicks. #TD#
Honorio drives through with a takedown into guard.
Robson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Honorio's guard. #REVB#
Robson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Honorio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Robson trying to control but Honorio is working from the bottom. #T2#
Honorio wants to improve his position but instead Robson has moved into half guard.
Robson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Robson trying to mount his opponent but Honorio defends it.
Honorio controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Robson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Honorio is trying to get back to full guard.
Robson wants to control but Honorio is keeping him busy.
Robson wants to pass to mount but Honorio is defending the position. #T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Robson in particular looking to stall.
Robson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Honorio tries to lock up and control but Robson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Robson controlling from mount.
Honorio is in all sorts of trouble here.
Honorio is squirming around, avoiding Robson's attempts to control the action.
Robson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Honorio really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4#
Robson wants to control the pace but Honorio is squirming around nicely.
Honorio is looking to improve his position but Robson isn't that keen on the idea.
Robson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Honorio is looking to escape.
Robson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robson prevents Honorio from getting the reversal.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Robson!
Oliver Robson is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Oliver Robson, 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: CFC CG 716
Date: Dec 28, 2024

163 cm
25 yrs
145 lbs

176 cm
38 yrs
159 lbs

Da Silva

Kentas

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 12 losses; Anderson Da Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 12 losses; Rimtas Kentas!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kentas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Da Silva. #CL2#
Kentas gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Da Silva gets control of Kentas's arms and successfully pulls guard. Da Silva will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kentas trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Da Silva holds on and takes a little breather.
Kentas wants to control from the top but Da Silva keeps moving.
Da Silva managing to control the position.
Kentas sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kentas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kentas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Da Silva has his hands on Kentas's head, controlling the position.
Kentas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Da Silva being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kentas manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Da Silva (2) vs (0) Kentas#SUB2#
Kentas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Kentas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Da Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Da Silva not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Kentas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Da Silva is one step ahead there.
Kentas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Da Silva trying to control but Kentas is working from the bottom.
Kentas tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Kentas isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Da Silva stacks Kentas on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Da Silva!
Score +3 for passing guard: Da Silva (5) vs (0) Kentas
Kentas is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Da Silva controlling from side mount.
Kentas tries to bench press Da Silva off him but Da Silva keeps the position.
Kentas gets back to half guard.
Kentas wants to improve his position but Da Silva is controlling well.
Da Silva trying to control from half guard but Kentas is working away. #SUB2#
Kentas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Da Silva pulls his head out easily.
Kentas is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Kentas is refusing to be controlled, as Da Silva sits in half guard.
Da Silva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Da Silva prevents Kentas from improving his position.
Kentas is still trying to improve position.
Da Silva trying to control the action but Kentas is working from the bottom.
Da Silva trying to control the pace.
Kentas is trying to maintain the position but Da Silva is very close to passing his half guard.#T5#
Kentas tries to get to full guard but Da Silva has control of the leg.
Da Silva has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Da Silva (8) vs (0) Kentas
Kentas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kentas is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Da Silva avoids the attempt from Kentas to control.
Kentas working to try and regain half guard.
Kentas bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Da Silva (8) vs (2) Kentas
Da Silva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T6#
Kentas advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Kentas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Da Silva defends it well.
Da Silva controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Kentas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kentas trying to control from half guard but Da Silva is working away. #SUB2#
Kentas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Da Silva is just riding it out for now. Kentas eventually gives up the hold.
Da Silva tries to roll over but Kentas keeps him under control.#T7#
Well, if Kentas is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB2#
Kentas is working for a kimura but Da Silva is defending it quite comfortably.
Da Silva is refusing to be controlled, as Kentas sits in half guard.
Da Silva is trying is best to control the position here. #T8#
Da Silva regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kentas trying to move into half guard but instead Da Silva has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Da Silva (10) vs (2) Kentas
Da Silva sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Kentas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Kentas is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Kentas has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Da Silva is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kentas.
Score +3 for passing guard: Da Silva (13) vs (2) Kentas
Da Silva advances nicely into full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Da Silva (15) vs (2) Kentas#T9#
Da Silva prevents Kentas from getting the reversal.
Da Silva sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kentas wants to hold on but Da Silva pushes him away.
Da Silva takes Kentas's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Da Silva (18) vs (2) Kentas
Da Silva is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB#
Da Silva working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Da Silva seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Da Silva keeps control of the position as Kentas tries to break free. #SUB#
Da Silva working for the choke.
Da Silva has the hooks in. Kentas is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T10#
Da Silva gets his hands free as Kentas looks to control.
Da Silva controlling well, preventing Kentas from escaping the position.
Da Silva doesn't have the hooks in and Kentas manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Da Silva (18) vs (4) Kentas
Kentas wants to pass the guard but Da Silva is keeping the position.
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Kentas from controlling successfully.
Kentas advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Da Silva (18) vs (7) Kentas
Da Silva seems a little lost for a moment, as Kentas dominates the positioning.
Kentas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Da Silva keeps working. #SUB2#
Kentas goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Da Silva has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kentas but great work by Da Silva.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Da Silva (22) vs (7) Kentas#T11#
Kentas is trying to improve his position.
Da Silva working away.
Kentas is not content to let Da Silva control the position.
Da Silva is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kentas is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Da Silva takes a little break here. Kentas wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kentas is not content to let Da Silva control the position. #T12#
Da Silva is staying tight to Kentas's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kentas wants to control but Da Silva postures up.
Kentas is looking to reverse the position.
Da Silva wants to control but Kentas is keeping him busy.
Da Silva working away.
The referee asks Da Silva politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Da Silva prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kentas tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T13#
Da Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kentas keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kentas is being controlled here.
Kentas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kentas can't do much from the bottom here.
Kentas is looking for a sweep.
Kentas is trying to control Da Silva's posture but Da Silva avoids it.
Kentas might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Da Silva haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Da Silva slows the pace down. #T14##SUB#
Da Silva tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Da Silva has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kentas looking for a sweep but Da Silva has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Da Silva (24) vs (7) Kentas
Da Silva can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kentas is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kentas is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Da Silva takes the fight on points by 24 to 7.
An out of breath Anderson Da Silva thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SPPS Resurrection 018
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1#
Jernit looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Gunt Jernit has been cut.
Jernit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bauweraerts 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.
Bauweraerts misses with a hook
and Jernit counters with a three punch combo that has Bauweraerts backing up. Bauweraerts nods at Jernit to acknowledge the strikes.
Jernit throws a hook but Bauweraerts blocks it.
Jernit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bauweraerts.
Jernit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bauweraerts.
A jab lands there for Jernit.
Jernit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bauweraerts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bauweraerts throws a combination that misses
and Jernit counters with a left to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jernit lands a nice hook to Bauweraerts's body. Bauweraerts takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Jernit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jab by Bauweraerts.
Jernit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jernit ducks under a wild hook from Bauweraerts.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bauweraerts is defended easily by Jernit.
Bauweraerts checks the leg kick nicely there.
As Jernit looks to move away, Bauweraerts throws a big counter combo but Jernit just gets out of the way.
Jernit on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jernit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T2#
Jernit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bauweraerts.
Jernit scores with a sloppy right hand. Bauweraerts should have avoided that one.
Jernit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bauweraerts manages to avoid it.
Jernit throws a body kick that misses
and Bauweraerts connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gunt Jernit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Bauweraerts misses
and Jernit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Jernit misses the target.
Bauweraerts was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jernit scores with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jernit. Bauweraerts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gunt Jernit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jernit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bauweraerts manages to avoid it.
Jernit scoring well with a low kick there. #T3#
Bauweraerts cracks Jernit with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bauweraerts shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jernit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bauweraerts misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bauweraerts's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jernit connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bauweraerts scrambles back to his feet.#ROC2#Bauweraerts is rocked!
Bauweraerts takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Oh Bauweraerts is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jernit cracks Bauweraerts with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Bauweraerts tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Jernit pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Bauweraerts is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunt Jernit!
Gunt Jernit thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SPPS Resurrection 018
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1#
Chang connects with a crisp jab.
Hernandez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chang feints a jab promting Hernandez to slip. Chang then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hernandez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hernandez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hernandez loads up on a big right hand but Chang slips the punch.
A big right from Chang misses.
Chang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big left from Chang misses.
Chang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chang scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chang cracks Hernandez with a good jab.
Hernandez 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.
Chang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hernandez circles away quickly and effectively.
Hernandez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mateo Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Hernandez loads up on a big right hand but Chang slips the punch.
Chang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hernandez misses with an uppercut. Chang saw that one coming.
Chang misses with a looping right.
Hernandez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Chang. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Hernandez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hernandez.
Hernandez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheers as Chang lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hernandez doesn't seem phased though.
Chang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hernandez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chang connects with an inside leg kick.
Chang throws a hook but Hernandez blocks it.
Hernandez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hernandez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chang.
Chang throws a hook to the side of Hernandez's head but Hernandez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hernandez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chang. Chang circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chang has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hernandez finds it's way round the side to connect with Chang's head.
Hernandez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chang takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chang throws a body kick that misses.
Chang walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hernandez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T2#
Chang gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chang slips a straight right by Hernandez.
Chang lands a jab to the head.
A clash of legs there as Hernandez blocks the low kick.
Chang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chang throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hernandez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chang looks for the body kick but Hernandez saw that one coming.
A right-left combo lands from Chang.
Hernandez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chang ducks under a wild hook from Hernandez.
Chang walks into a jab.
Hernandez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hernandez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hernandez misses with a shot to the body
and Chang counters with a stiff right hand.
Hernandez throws a shot from downtown. Chang moves away and avoids it.
Chang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hernandez misses with a double jab. #T3#
Hernandez punishes Chang's body with a nice straight punch.
Chang looks to land a body kick but Hernandez moved away.
Hernandez throws a lazy right hand but Chang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chang misses with a few strikes there.
Chang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hernandez manages to avoid it.
Hernandez throws out a leg kick but Chang moves out of range and Hernandez only half commits.
A combination from Chang does no damage.
Hernandez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hernandez misses with a body shot.
Chang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hernandez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chang takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A jab from Chang misses.
Hernandez slips a jab and a cross from Chang.
Hernandez takes a swing at Chang's ribcage but misses.
Chang throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hernandez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hernandez throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chang connects with a nice looking jab.
Chang throws a hook but Hernandez blocks it.
Good exchange - Hernandez coming out on top.
Chang throws a body shot but no joy.
Chang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hernandez.
Chang avoids the body shot from Hernandez.
Hernandez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hernandez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chang.
Chang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chang takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hernandez throws an off balance right hand
letting Chang counter with a right hand.
Chang misses with a kick to the body.
Chang fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hernandez looks to score with a jab to the body but Chang is just out of range.
Hernandez throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Hernandez.
Hernandez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chang is able to avoid easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tommy Chang will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Chang.
Hernandez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Chang counter with a right hand.
Chang scores with a punch to the head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hernandez might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hernandez ducks under a wild hook from Chang.
Chang avoids the body shot from Hernandez.
Hernandez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chang throws a lazy uppercut
letting Hernandez counter with a right hand.
An inside leg kick from Chang misses.
Chang looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A combination from Hernandez does no damage.
Hernandez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chang misses with a body kick.
A jab from Hernandez finds it's way through Chang's defenses.
Hernandez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chang.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chang throws a front kick aimed at Hernandez's knee but Hernandez avoids it well.
Tommy Chang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chang throws a jab when Hernandez was well out of range.#T1#
Hernandez throws a leg kick but Chang checks it.
Hernandez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hernandez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chang smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hernandez tries to score with a low kick but Chang moves his leg out of the way.
A nice side step and Chang releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chang. Hernandez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hernandez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chang lands the left hand.
Chang misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Hernandez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Chang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hernandez throws out the jab.
Chang throws a jab when Hernandez was well out of range.
Chang throws a series of punches but Hernandez moves out of range.
Hernandez scores with a jab to the head.
Chang tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hernandez.
Chang throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hernandez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chang swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Chang avoids the body shot from Hernandez.
Hernandez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hernandez staying out of range there.
Hernandez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hernandez.
Chang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A leg kick checked by Chang.
Hernandez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chang manages to avoid it.
Hernandez wants to slow Chang down by chopping away at his legs.
Chang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hernandez manages to avoid it.
Chang throws a series of strikes that have Hernandez backpedaling.
Hernandez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chang has time to react.
Hernandez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chang.
Hernandez appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hernandez.
Hernandez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Chang misses.#T3#
Chang on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A swing and a miss from Hernandez.
Hernandez staying out of range there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chang checks a leg kick.
Chang checks a leg kick nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Chang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hernandez was well out of range. Poor timing from Chang.
Jab, jab by Chang - just one landing.
Hernandez loads up on a big right hand but Chang slips the punch.
Chang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hernandez moves away from the strike by Chang.
Hernandez misses with a looping right.
Chang closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Chang throws an overhand right that lands on Hernandez's shoulder, as Hernandez tries to avoid the shot.
Hernandez misses with a hook
and Chang counters with a nice uppercut.
Hernandez throws a looping overhand right but Chang ducks down to avoid it.
Hernandez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chang on the side of the head.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Hernandez misses.
It seemed like Chang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hernandez lands a nice looking body shot.
Hernandez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chang under the eye.
Chang wants to land a leg kick but Hernandez is out of range.
Chang gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hernandez throws out a leg kick but Chang moves out of range and Hernandez only half commits.
Chang avoids the head kick by Hernandez.
Hernandez throws a shot to the body.
Chang looks for the body kick but Hernandez saw that one coming.
Chang misses with an uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hernandez.
Chang throws a body punch but Hernandez moves out of range.
Hernandez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chang manages to avoid it.
Chang misses with a hook. Hernandez ducked under it nicely.
Chang takes a swing at Hernandez's ribcage but misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Chang 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.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chang.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tommy Chang will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Chang misses with a low kick.
Hernandez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chang.
Chang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hernandez manages to avoid it.
Chang lands a slapping body shot.
Chang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hernandez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hernandez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hernandez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hernandez avoids a kick to the body.
Hernandez wants to slow Chang down by chopping away at his legs.
Hernandez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hernandez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Chang.
A little jabbing left from Chang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chang takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chang throws a right and a left that Hernandez avoids nicely.
Hernandez connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hernandez was well out of range. Poor timing from Chang.
Hernandez throws a lazy right hand but Chang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Chang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Hernandez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hernandez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hernandez punishes Chang's body with a nice straight punch.
Chang staying out of range there.
Hernandez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chang.
Hernandez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hernandez.
Hernandez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chang is out of range and Hernandez settles back down.
Chang thuds his right hand into Hernandez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hernandez with the inside leg kick.
Chang's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hernandez misses with an uppercut.
Hernandez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chang momentarily.
Sloppy strikes from Chang. Those never looked like landing.
Chang walks into a stiff left hand from Hernandez.
Chang checks a low kick from Hernandez.
Hernandez lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chang slips a jab from Hernandez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hernandez. Chang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hernandez misses the shot to the body.
Hernandez throws a leg kick that misses.
A big left from Chang misses.
Hernandez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hernandez, as that shot connected.
Hernandez is looking to chop away at Chang's legs.
A little jabbing left from Chang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hernandez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A counter left hand to the body from Hernandez misses its target.
Hernandez just misses with a punch to the body.
Hernandez digs a good body shot into Chang's ribs.
Chang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chang feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hernandezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3#
Hernandez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chang's head.
Hernandez takes a swing at Chang's ribcage but misses.
Chang missing with a left hand there. Hernandez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hernandez slips under a jab from Chang.
Chang staying out of range there.
Hernandez lands with a good body shot.
Chang on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chang scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hernandez misses the shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Chang checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hernandez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A punch lands to the side of Chang 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hernandez looks to land a right hand but Chang moved out of range.
Chang throws a wild body kick that Hernandez sees coming a mile off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hernandez.
Hernandez with a hook.#T4#
Chang misses with a double jab.
A shot to the liver by Hernandez. Beautiful body shot.
Hernandez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hernandez tries to work over Chang's front leg with a kick but Chang checks it.
Chang misses with a leg kick
and Hernandez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chang looks to throw the jab but Hernandez is out of range.
Hernandez throws a shot from downtown. Chang moves away and avoids it.
Chang throws out a counter right but Hernandez avoids it with no problem.
Hernandez misses the body punch
and Chang counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chang cracks Hernandez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hernandez misses with a wild body shot.
Chang feints a counter leg kick.
Hernandez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hernandez.
Chang throws a big shot that misses.
Hernandez throws a right and a left that Chang avoids nicely.
Mateo Hernandez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hernandez misses with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mateo Hernandez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chang has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mateo Hernandez!
After the fight, Mateo Hernandez was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: STRIKE! 50
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1#
Narvaez 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.
Narvaez cracks Little Dove with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Little Dove thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Narvaez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Narvaez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Little Dove.
Narvaez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Little Dove works Narvaez's body with a nice hook.
Little Dove throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Narvaez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Narvaez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Narvaez works Little Dove's body with a nice hook.
Narvaez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Little Dove stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Narvaez throws a leg kick but Little Dove sees it coming and moves out of range.
Narvaez takes a swing at Little Dove's ribcage but misses.
Narvaez slips under a jab.
Narvaez misses with a low kick.
Narvaez takes a swing at Little Dove's ribcage but misses.
Little Dove tries to counter by closing the distance.
Narvaez 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Narvaez tries a low kick but Little Dove avoids it.
Narvaez misses with a straight left.
Little Dove jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Little Dove throws a shot from downtown. Narvaez moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Little Dove throws out a loose jab but Narvaez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Little Dove checks a leg kick.
Narvaez misses with a low kick.
Little Dove uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Narvaez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Narvaez throws a leg kick but Little Dove sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Narvaez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Little Dove.#CL2#
Little Dove drives through and clinches with Narvaez against the cage.
Little Dove throws an elbow but it misses.
Little Dove struggles to land a body shot inside as Narvaez controls his hands.
Narvaez can't find room to land a body shot as Little Dove controls the action.
Little Dove lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Carlos Narvaez has been cut.
Narvaez blocks an elbow strike from Little Dove.
Narvaez working aggressively here.
Little Dove has a couple of punches blocked by Narvaez.
Little Dove tries to work over Narvaez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Narvaez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Little Dove.
Narvaez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Narvaez is leaning against Little Dove and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Narvaez lands a hook that snaps the head of Little Dove backwards. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Little Dove tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Narvaez misses with a body punch.
Narvaez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Little Dove backwards.
Little Dove misses with an elbow strike.
Little Dove misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Narvaez.
Little Dove lands an elbow just above Narvaez 's eye.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Little Dove.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Little Dove.
Little Dove struggles to land a body shot inside as Narvaez controls his hands.
Narvaez misses with a punch to the body.
Little Dove misses with a short punch on the inside.
Little Dove lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Narvaez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Narvaez struggles to land a body shot inside as Little Dove controls his hands.
Narvaez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Little Dove lands a nice elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Little Dove misses with a body punch.
Little Dove misses with an elbow strike.
Little Dove throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Narvaezs head.
Little Dove doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cheyenne Little Dove dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Narvaez'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#
A swing and a miss from Little Dove.
Narvaez lands with a hook. Little Dove tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Narvaez takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Little Dove clinches.
Narvaez lands with a short shot to the head.
Little Dove misses with a punch on the inside.
Little Dove misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Little Dove throws an elbow but it misses.
Little Dove blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Narvaez.
Narvaez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Little Dove blocks an uppercut.
Little Dove lands an elbow just above Narvaez 's eye.
Little Dove blocks a body shot from Narvaez.
Little Dove has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Narvaez seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Little Dove can turn it around.
Narvaez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Narvaez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Narvaez dodges an elbow strike from Little Dove.
A shot in the inside from Little Dove.
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!
Little Dove tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Narvaez fails to land.
Narvaez avoids a wild elbow strike from Little Dove.
Narvaez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Little Dove's elbow. #T1#
Little Dove misses with an elbow strike.
Little Dove lands a right hand that snaps the head of Narvaez backwards.
Narvaez misses with a punch to the body.
Little Dove blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Little Dove.
Narvaez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Little Dove misses with a hook from the clinch.
Narvaez lands a shoulder strike.
Little Dove throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Narvaez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Little Dove.
Little Dove misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Narvaez lands with a light punch inside.
Narvaez misses with a punch on the inside.
Narvaez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Narvaez working aggressively here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Little Dove misses with the head strike.
Little Dove swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Little Dove.
Narvaez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Little Dove lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Narvaez is trying to break the clinch but Little Dove is controlling him.
Little Dove lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Little Dove throws a head punch that misses.
Narvaez pushes Little Dove back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Narvaez fails to land.
Narvaez lands an uppercut.
Narvaez blocks an elbow strike.
Narvaez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Little Dove.
Little Dove lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Little Dove.
A head punch on the inside from Narvaez fails to land.
Little Dove can't find room to land a body shot as Narvaez controls the action.
Narvaez avoids the elbow strike from Little Dove, against the cage.
Narvaez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Little Dove looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Little Dove struggles to land a body shot inside as Narvaez controls his hands.
Narvaez misses with a body punch.
Little Dove lands an elbow inside.
A head punch on the inside from Narvaez fails to land.
Narvaez lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cheyenne Little Dove will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Carlos Narvaez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Little Dove jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Narvaez misses with a straight right.
Narvaez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Little Dove.
Narvaez feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Narvaez just misses with a punch to the body.
Little Dove is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Narvaez.
Jab by Narvaez.
Narvaez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Narvaez swats away the attempt to clinch by Little Dove.
Little Dove jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Carlos Narvaez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Narvaez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Narvaez blocks a jab.
Little Dove feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Narvaezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Narvaez slips under a jab from Little Dove.
Narvaez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Narvaez with a nice calf kick.
That kick from Narvaez tenderised Little Dove's leg. Little Dove is trying to keep his angry face on.
Narvaez ducks under a wild hook from Little Dove.
Narvaez swats away the attempt to clinch by Little Dove.
Narvaez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Little Dove.
It seemed like Little Dove was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Little Dove throws a big shot that misses.
Narvaez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Narvaez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Narvaez takes a swing at Little Dove's ribcage but misses.
Little Dove takes a jab right on the kisser.
Little Dove is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Narvaez looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Narvaez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Little Dove looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A swing and a miss from Little Dove.
Narvaez throws a shot from downtown. Little Dove moves away and avoids it.
Little Dove ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Narvaez tries to score with a low kick but Little Dove moves his leg out of the way.
Little Dove scores with a decent looking hook.
Little Dove jabs Narvaez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Little Dove 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.
Narvaez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carlos Narvaez is winning the standup battle so far.
Narvaez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Little Dove under the eye.
Narvaez throws a leg kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Little Dove is looking to clinch.
Little Dove fails with an attempt to clinch. #T2#
Narvaez moves out of range of the strikes.
Little Dove lands a nice shot to the body.
Narvaez moves forwards but Little Dove connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Narvaez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Little Dove.
Narvaez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Little Dove doesn't seem bothered though.
Narvaez misses the shot to the body.
Little Dove throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Narvaez punishes Little Dove's body with a nice straight punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Narvaez.
Narvaez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Little Dove throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Narvaez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Narvaez moves out of range as Little Dove strikes.
Little Dove throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Narvaez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Little Dove.
Narvaez lands a leg kick that knocks Little Dove off balance momentarily.
Little Dove tries to clinch but Narvaez is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Little Dove throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Narvaez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Little Dove misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Carlos Narvaez did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Carlos Narvaez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Little Dove lands a right hook to the body.
Narvaez moves out of range of the strikes.
Little Dove takes a swing at Narvaez's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Narvaez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Little Dove.
Narvaez scores with a leg kick.
Narvaez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Little Dove. That did some damage!
Little Dove keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Narvaez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Narvaez 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 Little Dove has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Little Dove and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Little Dove with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Narvaez. That's going to slow Little Dove down.
Little Dove's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Narvaez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Narvaez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Little Dove.
Little Dove misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Narvaez looks to score with a jab to the body but Little Dove is just out of range.
Little Dove throws an overhand right that lands on Narvaez's shoulder, as Narvaez tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Narvaez.
Little Dove takes a swing at Narvaez's ribcage but misses.
Narvaez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Narvaez ducks under a wild hook from Little Dove.#T1#
Narvaez throws out a leg kick but Little Dove moves out of range and Narvaez only half commits.
Narvaez throws a leg kick but Little Dove sees it coming and moves out of range.
Narvaez looks to score with a jab to the body but Little Dove is just out of range.
Little Dove throws a jab but it's blocked by Narvaez.
Narvaez misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Little Dove. Narvaez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Little Dove clobbers Narvaez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Little Dove connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Narvaez connects with an inside leg kick.
Little Dove throws out a loose jab but Narvaez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Little Dove throws the kick towards the body but Narvaez avoids it.
Narvaez is looking to wear down Little Dove with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Narvaez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Narvaez connects with an inside leg kick.
Little Dove walks into a straight right hand from Narvaez.
Narvaez misses with a leg kick
and Narvaez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Narvaez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Narvaez.
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!
Narvaez scores with a jab to the body.
Little Dove tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Narvaez was well out of range. Poor timing from Little Dove.
Little Dove ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Narvaez moves away.#T2#
Little Dove throws a hook but Narvaez blocks it.
Narvaez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Little Dove doesn't seem bothered though.
Narvaez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Narvaez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Little Dove was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Little Dove misses.
Little Dove tries to clinch but Narvaez moves out of range.
Narvaez slips a straight right by Little Dove.
A big right from Little Dove misses.
Little Dove throws a looping overhand right but Narvaez ducks down to avoid it.
Little Dove is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Narvaez defending well as Little Dove loads up on a big left hand.
Little Dove moves in looking to clinch but Narvaez pushes him off.
Little Dove checks a low kick from Narvaez.
Narvaez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Narvaez throws a chopping leg kick but Little Dove manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Little Dove misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Narvaez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Little Dove is looking to score with low kicks.
Little Dove bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Carlos Narvaez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Carlos Narvaez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5##CL2#
Little Dove clinches. #BC#
Narvaez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Little Dove lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Little Dove scores with a nice strike.
Little Dove uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Narvaez.
A left lands for Narvaez.
Narvaez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A swing and a miss from Little Dove.
Little Dove connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Narvaez's hands.
A low kick lands for Narvaez.
Narvaez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Little Dove lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Narvaez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Little Dove.
Little Dove uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Narvaez.
Little Dove dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Little Dove slips under a jab.
Narvaez thumps Little Dove with a low kick.
Narvaez throws a jab but it's blocked by Little Dove.
Little Dove throws a right hand that misses
letting Narvaez counter with a right hand. #T1#
Narvaez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Narvaez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Little Dove manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Narvaez. Beautiful body shot.
Little Dove looks to land a left hand but Narvaez moved out of range nicely.
Little Dove's corner calls for a 1-2. Little Dove obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Narvaez swings for the body but Little Dove moves out of range.
Little Dove swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Narvaez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Little Dove manages to avoid it.
Little Dove misses with an uppercut. Narvaez saw that one coming.
Narvaez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Little Dove checks a low kick from Narvaez.
Narvaez missing with a left hand there. Little Dove was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Little Dove throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Narvaez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Little Dove moves in looking to clinch but Narvaez pushes him off.
Narvaez appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Little Dove just misses with a punch to the body.
Narvaez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Little Dove misses with a looping left.
Narvaez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Little Dove scores with a crisp jab that stopped Narvaez in his tracks. #T2#
Little Dove lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Little Dove has managed to clinch.
Narvaez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Little Dove throws an elbow that misses.
Cheyenne Little Dove seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Narvaez fails to land.
Little Dove blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Little Dove presses Narvaez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Narvaez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Little Dove.
Narvaez misses with the head strike.
Little Dove throws an elbow but it misses.
Little Dove swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Narvaez fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Narvaez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Little Dove with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Narvaez misses its intended target.
Narvaez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Narvaez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Narvaez wants to slow Little Dove down by chopping away at his legs.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 48:47
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Cheyenne Little Dove!
Cheyenne Little Dove is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking Cheyenne Little Dove thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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