Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: C388: Blaydes vs Arroyo
Date: Jan 26, 2025

#R1#
Alderidge keeps the fight on the outside.
Tua Cara fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tua Cara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alderidge.
Tua Cara tries to clinch up.
A nice combination there by Tua Cara.
Tua Cara throws a nice looking combination but Alderidge bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Alderidge misses the target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tua Cara looks to land a combination but Alderidge avoids it well.
Tua Cara wants to clinch.
Alderidge pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tua Cara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alderidge throws out the jab.
Tua Cara is looking for the big counter here.
Tua Cara tries to clinch but Alderidge moves out of range.
Tua Cara fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alderidge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tua Cara moves away.#CL2#
Tua Cara has closed the distance and engaged Alderidge in a clinch. #BC2#
Tua Cara breaks the clinch.
A jab from Tua Cara does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alderidge walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tua Cara checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tua Cara connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Alderidge's hands.#T1#
Tua Cara takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT#It looks like Quebro Tua Cara has been cut.
Alderidge misses with a body shot.
Tua Cara with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alderidge to score with a decent uppercut.
Tua Cara's corner calls for a 1-2. Tua Cara obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Alderidge throws a shot from downtown. Tua Cara moves away and avoids it.
Alderidge takes a swing at Tua Cara's ribcage but misses.
Tua Cara avoids the body shot from Alderidge.
Tua Cara is looking for the big counter here.
Alderidge looks to score with a jab to the body but Tua Cara is just out of range.
Alderidge 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.
Tua Cara misses with a wild combination. #CL2#
Tua Cara pushes Alderidge up against the cage in a clinch.
Alderidge throws an elbow that misses.
Alderidge lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alderidge swings wildly with an uppercut but Tua Cara uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Tua Cara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tua Cara is looking to clinch but Alderidge is avoiding it. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Tua Cara closes the distance and pushes Alderidge back into the cage.
Tua Cara wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Alderidge keeps control of Tua Cara as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Tua Cara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tua Cara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alderidge missing with a left hand there. Tua Cara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tua Cara! But no joy.
Alderidge misses with a left hand
and Alderidge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tua Cara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alderidge.
Alderidge throws a push kick but Tua Cara slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Alderidge darts in and clinches Tua Cara up against the cage.
Tua Cara blocking some punches.
Alderidge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tua Cara tries to circle away but Alderidge has him pinned against the cage.
Tua Cara with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Ranger Alderidge has been cut.
Tua Cara avoids a wild elbow strike from Alderidge.
Alderidge throws a head punch that misses.
Alderidge keeps control of Tua Cara as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alderidge pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tua Cara tries to break free but Alderidge pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alderidge creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alderidge tries to throw a body punch but Tua Cara avoids it by throwing Alderidge back against the cage. #BC#
Alderidge breaks from the clinch.
Tua Cara lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice shot lands for Alderidge.
Alderidge with a nice cross.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tua Cara.
Tua Cara slips under a jab from Alderidge.
Alderidge misses with a straight left.
Tua Cara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alderidge.
Tua Cara thows a leg kick but Alderidge checks it
and Alderidge counters with a straight right hand.
Tua Cara will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tua Cara cracks Alderidge with an open hand slap.
Tua Cara has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tua Cara lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Alderidge looks for the body kick but Tua Cara saw that one coming.
Donk. Tua Cara catches Alderidge right on the button with a cross.
Tua Cara is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Alderidge had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T4#
Alderidge keeps the fight on the outside.
Alderidge throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alderidge throws a nice looking combination but Tua Cara bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alderidge misses the jab.
Tua Cara tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alderidge paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Tua Cara.
Tua Cara fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tua Cara slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tua Cara 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.#CL2#
Alderidge gets tackled into the cage by Tua Cara. Tua Cara maintains the clinch. #BC#
Alderidge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Tua Cara closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tua Cara is trying to force a seperation but Alderidge has the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Tua Cara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alderidge misses with a two punch combination.
Tua Cara misses with a double jab
letting Alderidge counter with a right hand.
Alderidge misses with a low kick.
Tua Cara throws a counter combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ranger Alderidge will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL2#
Tua Cara moves into range and clinches up with Alderidge.
A right hook to the body lands for Alderidge.
Alderidge lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alderidge has a couple of punches blocked by Tua Cara.
Alderidge keeps control of Tua Cara as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alderidge prevents Tua Cara from breaking the clinch.
Tua Cara is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Quebro Tua Cara seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Alderidge's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC#
Alderidge breaks from the clinch.
Alderidge lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Alderidge swings for the body but Tua Cara moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alderidge throws a leg kick that misses.
Alderidge throws a hook to the side of Tua Cara's head but Tua Cara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alderidge is looking to land body kicks.
Alderidge throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tua Cara.
Tua Cara throws a right and a left that Alderidge avoids nicely. #CL2#
Tua Cara clinches up with Alderidge and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Alderidge is working Tua Cara over against the cage.#BC#
Alderidge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from Tua Cara.
Tua Cara swings widly with a right hand
and Alderidge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alderidge looks to score with a jab to the body but Tua Cara is just out of range.
Alderidge swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Tua Cara drives through and clinches with Alderidge against the cage.
Alderidge lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tua Cara backwards.
Alderidge lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tua Cara looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Tua Cara manages to break the clinch.
Alderidge lands with a kick to the temple. Tua Cara shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Alderidge looks to land a right hand but Tua Cara moved out of range.
Tua Cara is looking for the big counter here.
Alderidge scores with a head kick.
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!
Alderidge moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
Tua Cara misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tua Cara swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alderidge counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tua Cara's knee momentarily.
Alderidge cracks Tua Cara with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tua Cara lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Quebro Tua Cara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Tua Cara moves into the clinch.
Alderidge creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Alderidge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tua Cara has had enough of the clinch but Alderidge keeps him there for the moment.
Alderidge avoiding damage as Tua Cara throws knees to the body.
A short left from Alderidge. #BC2#
Tua Cara breaks from the clinch.
A slow jab from Alderidge misses its intended target.
Tua Cara unleashes a big counter combination but Alderidge bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Alderidge misses the target.
Alderidge wants to clinch.
Tua Cara throws out a counter right but Alderidge avoids it with no problem.
Tua Cara tries to close the distance and clinch but Alderidge swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Alderidge gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tua Cara.#CL2#
Tua Cara gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tua Cara.
Alderidge lands a left hand. #BC2#
Tua Cara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ranger Alderidge is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Tua Cara moves into the clinch successfully.
Alderidge tries a body shot but Tua Cara blocks it.
Tua Cara wants to get back to striking at distance but Alderidge won't allow it.
Alderidge misses with an elbow strike.
Tua Cara blocks an uppercut.
Alderidge keeps control of Tua Cara as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alderidge taking a breather.#BC#
Alderidge breaks the clinch.
Alderidge moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
Alderidge clinches.
Tua Cara is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alderidge is defending well for now.
Alderidge misses with an elbow strike. #T4#
Tua Cara wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alderidge has him pressed against the cage.
Alderidge lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alderidge lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alderidge lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alderidge has a couple of punches blocked by Tua Cara. #BC#
Alderidge breaks the clinch.
Tua Cara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tua Cara tries to bum rush Alderidge with a series of wild strikes but Alderidge uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alderidge drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Alderidge scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alderidge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tua Cara can do to turn this around?
Good work by Tua Cara as he checks the leg kick.
Alderidge's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tua Cara under the eye.
Alderidge scores with a body shot.
Alderidge uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tua Cara.
Alderidge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tua Cara.
Tua Cara fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ranger Alderidge dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Tua Cara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alderidge.
Alderidge keeps the fight on the outside.
Alderidge feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Alderidge throws the kick towards the body but Tua Cara avoids it.
Tua Cara fails to land with a series of punches.
Tua Cara throws a right and a left that Alderidge avoids nicely.
Alderidge moves out of range as Tua Cara strikes.
Alderidge misses with a head kick.
Tua Cara moves away from the strike by Alderidge. #CL2#
Tua Cara moves into range and clinches up with Alderidge.#BC2#
Tua Cara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tua Cara throws a series of punches but Alderidge avoids them all with ease.
Tua Cara misses with a left hand
and Alderidge counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tua Cara listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Alderidge throws a low kick but Tua Cara avoids it.
Alderidge lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tua Cara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alderidge throws a right hand that misses
and Tua Cara counters with a stiff right hand.
Tua Cara looks to land a combination but Alderidge avoids it well. #T1#
Tua Cara lands with a cross.
Tua Cara tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alderidge manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Alderidge on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Danga de danga de dang - Tua Cara scores with a four punch combination!
Tua Cara tries to clinch but Alderidge is having none of it.
Tua Cara throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alderidge.
Tua Cara fails to land with a series of punches.
Tua Cara takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tua Cara is looking to clinch but Alderidge is avoiding it.
Alderidge swats away the attempt to clinch by Tua Cara.
Tua Cara is looking to clinch.
Alderidge connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Tua Cara moves into the clinch.
Alderidge throws an elbow that misses.
Tua Cara tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alderidge avoids it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Alderidge throws an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Tua Cara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alderidge throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
Alderidge slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#That has opened up Quebro Tua Cara's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alderidge scores with a body shot.
Tua Cara throws a right hand that Alderidge ducks under and follows up with a left that Alderidge also avoids with ease.
Alderidge pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alderidge throws out a loose jab but Tua Cara uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Alderidge backs off Tua Cara throws a huge counter combo but Alderidge manages to avoid it all.
Good standup being displayed there by Alderidge as he connects with a hook.
Tua Cara moves forwards but Alderidge connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC#Tua Cara is rocked!
Tua Cara staying out of range there.
Tua Cara is still on wobbly legs! Can Alderidge finish him?
Alderidge misses with a wild body shot.
Tua Cara seems to have recovered his senses.
Alderidge scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A head kick by Alderidge misses
and Tua Cara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alderidge works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
Alderidge clinches up with Tua Cara and pushes him back against the cage.
Alderidge misses with a punch to the body.
Alderidge doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alderidge lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tua Cara tries to break free but Alderidge pushes him back against the cage.
Ranger Alderidge is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Alderidge keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tua Cara's efforts to push away.
Alderidge misses with a knee strike.
Tua Cara has a couple of punches blocked by Alderidge.
Quebro Tua Cara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC2#
Tua Cara breaks the clinch.
Tua Cara throws a poor cross that misses
and Alderidge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tua Cara fails to land with a series of punches.
Tua Cara tries to clinch up but Alderidge circles away and keeps his distance.
Alderidge moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tua Cara moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Alderidge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tua Cara manages to avoid it.
Tua Cara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tua Cara is looking to clinch but Alderidge is avoiding it.
Tua Cara wants to clinch up but Alderidge keeps it at a distance.
Tua Cara swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tua Cara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Tua Cara throws a lazy right hand but Alderidge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tua Cara slips a straight right by Alderidge.
As Alderidge backs off Tua Cara throws a huge counter combo but Alderidge manages to avoid it all.
Alderidge misses with a head kick.
Tua Cara tests Alderidge's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tua Cara blocks a head kick by Alderidge.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alderidge darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Alderidge finds it's way through Tua Cara's defenses.
Alderidge tries to land a front kick but Tua Cara steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tua Cara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alderidge.
Alderidge thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alderidge showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tua Cara.
A head kick misses from Alderidge.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alderidge. That's going to slow Tua Cara down.
A decent looking cross lands there for Alderidge.
Some wild striking there from Tua Cara.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ranger Alderidge showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alderidge 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: C382: Blaydes vs Jiang II
Date: Jan 12, 2025

#R1#
Tua Cara swinging wildly here.
Oosthuizen slips a jab and a cross from Tua Cara.
No joy there for Tua Cara, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tua Cara tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Oosthuizen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oosthuizen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tua Cara avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Oosthuizen swings widly with a right hand
and Tua Cara counters with a straight right hand.
Oosthuizen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL#
Tua Cara gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Tua Cara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oosthuizen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice uppercut there from Tua Cara.#CL#
Tua Cara takes the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Tua Cara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sloppy strikes from Tua Cara. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Tua Cara lands a jab-cross combination.
Tua Cara throws a nice looking combination but Oosthuizen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oosthuizen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A punch combination from Tua Cara misses.
Tua Cara tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Oosthuizen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oosthuizen pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Tua Cara has closed the distance and engaged Oosthuizen in a clinch. #BC2#
Oosthuizen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oosthuizen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tua Cara checks the leg kick.
Oosthuizen walks into a stiff left hand from Tua Cara.#CL#
Tua Cara drives through and clinches with Oosthuizen against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oosthuizen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tua Cara is defending well for now.
Oosthuizen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tua Cara wants to get back to striking at distance but Oosthuizen won't allow it. #T2#
Oosthuizen trying to land knees to the body.
Oosthuizen misses with a knee strike.
Oosthuizen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tua Cara.
Oosthuizen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tua Cara is defending well for now.#BC#
Tua Cara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice shot lands for Tua Cara.#CL#
Tua Cara rushes Oosthuizen and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Tua Cara breaks the clinch.
A combination from Tua Cara does no damage.
Nice uppercut there from Oosthuizen .#CUT2#It looks like Quebro Tua Cara has been cut.#CL#
Tua Cara clinches.
Tua Cara has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Oosthuizen throws a punch but it's blocked by Tua Cara.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tua Cara creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tua Cara keeps control of Oosthuizen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tua Cara blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
Oosthuizen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tua Cara wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Oosthuizen misses with a knee strike. #BC#
Tua Cara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tua Cara is looking to clinch but Oosthuizen is avoiding it.
It seemed like Oosthuizen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tua Cara with a nice cross.
Some wild striking there from Tua Cara.
A telegraphed right hand from Oosthuizen misses the target.
Tua Cara is looking to clinch but Oosthuizen is avoiding it.
Tua Cara getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Quebro Tua Cara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oosthuizen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tua Cara wants to clinch.#T4#
Sloppy strikes from Tua Cara. Those never looked like landing.
Oosthuizen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tua Cara with a body shot.
Oosthuizen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tua Cara momentarily.
Tua Cara tries to clinch up.
Tua Cara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tua Cara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Oosthuizen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A slow jab from Tua Cara misses its intended target.
Oosthuizen only half commits to the counter leg kick.#CL#
Tua Cara moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oosthuizen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Oosthuizen misses with the head strike. #BC#
Tua Cara manages to break the clinch.
Tua Cara lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Oosthuizen circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Tua Cara closes the distance and clinches.
Oosthuizen lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Tua Cara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oosthuizen tries to land a front kick but Tua Cara steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
Tua Cara has closed the distance and engaged Oosthuizen in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Quebro Tua Cara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Quebro Tua Cara's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Tua Cara tries to clinch up but Oosthuizen circles away and keeps his distance.
Tua Cara closes the distance looking to clinch
and Oosthuizen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tua Cara tries to clinch but Oosthuizen is having none of it.
Oosthuizen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tua Cara with a body shot.
Tua Cara lands a jab-cross combination. #CL#
Tua Cara has closed the distance and engaged Oosthuizen in a clinch.
Oosthuizen tries to land knees in the clinch but Tua Cara avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Tua Cara manages to break the clinch.
Quebro Tua Cara is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Tua Cara clinches up with Oosthuizen and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tua Cara tries to break the clinch but Oosthuizen is controlling the position.
Tua Cara blocking some punches. #BC#
Tua Cara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oosthuizen tries to clinch there but Tua Cara circles away.
Oosthuizen throws a shot from downtown. Tua Cara moves away and avoids it.
Tua Cara wants to clinch.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Tua Cara.
Oosthuizen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tua Cara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tua Cara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab by Tua Cara.
Oosthuizen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oosthuizen takes one to the side of the head.
Quebro Tua Cara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Tua Cara. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Tua Cara moves into range and clinches up with Oosthuizen .#BC#
Tua Cara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oosthuizen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tua Cara is out of range and Oosthuizen settles back down.
Oosthuizen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tua Cara was well out of range. Poor timing from Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen throws out a loose jab but Tua Cara uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Tua Cara was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tua Cara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oosthuizen can do to turn this around?#T2##CL#
Tua Cara has Oosthuizen up against the cage in a clinch.
Oosthuizen tries a knee to the head but Tua Cara blocks it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tua Cara obliges.
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!#BC#
Tua Cara manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Oosthuizen tries to keep at a distance but Tua Cara has taken the fight into the clinch.
Oosthuizen lands a nice shot to the body.
Oosthuizen missing with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Oosthuizen . #BC#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tua Cara manages to break the clinch.
Oosthuizen throws a hook but Tua Cara avoids it easily.
Tua Cara lands a head shot.
Tua Cara misses with a two punch combination.
Tua Cara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T3#
Oosthuizen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tua Cara.
Oosthuizen jabs Tua Cara right on the nose. Tua Cara blinks but takes it well.
Tua Cara doesn't manage to clinch there - Oosthuizen circles away.
Tua Cara misses with a hook. Oosthuizen ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Tua Cara gets a clinch.
Oosthuizen misses with a knee strike. #BC#
Tua Cara breaks from the clinch.
Tua Cara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tua Cara is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tua Cara tries to clinch up.
Oosthuizen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tua Cara throws a nice looking combination but Oosthuizen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oosthuizen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oosthuizen throws out a loose jab but Tua Cara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Tua Cara. Those never looked like landing.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Oosthuizen - that will leave a mark! #T4#
Oosthuizen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tua Cara moves in looking to clinch but Oosthuizen pushes him off.
Oosthuizen 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oosthuizen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Oosthuizen scores with a body shot.
Tua Cara lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Oosthuizen tries to clinch but Tua Cara moves out of range.
Tua Cara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oosthuizen throws out a loose jab but Tua Cara uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Tua Cara gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tua Cara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oosthuizen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short left from Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tua Cara is defending well for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Quebro Tua Cara will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Quebro Tua Cara'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!#R3#
Tua Cara misses with a double jab.
Francis Oosthuizen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oosthuizen misses the shot to the body.
Tua Cara misses with the combination.
Oosthuizen throws a jab when Tua Cara was well out of range.
Tua Cara fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Oosthuizen on the side of the head.
Tua Cara lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT#It looks like Francis Oosthuizen has been cut.
Oosthuizen throws a hook but Tua Cara blocks it.
Tua Cara tries to clinch but Oosthuizen moves out of range. #CL#
Tua Cara clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oosthuizen trying to land knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tua Cara. #BC#
Tua Cara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Tua Cara takes the fight into the clinch. #T1##BC#
Tua Cara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tua Cara lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tua Cara.
Tua Cara throws a head kick that misses.
Tua Cara moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Oosthuizen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oosthuizen dodges the punch combination from Tua Cara.
Tua Cara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oosthuizen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A combination from Tua Cara does no damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tua Cara lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Oosthuizen backs up against the cage. #CL#
Tua Cara has managed to clinch. #T2#
Oosthuizen blocking some punches. #BC#
Tua Cara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oosthuizen misses with a body shot.
It looked like Tua Cara wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tua Cara takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Oosthuizen tries to score with a low kick but Tua Cara moves his leg out of the way.#CL#
Tua Cara has closed the distance and engaged Oosthuizen in a clinch.
Tua Cara avoiding damage as Oosthuizen throws knees to the body. #BC#
Tua Cara manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Tua Cara has closed the distance and engaged Oosthuizen in a clinch.
Quebro Tua Cara has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Oosthuizen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tua Cara tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Oosthuizen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oosthuizen keeps the fight on the outside.
Tua Cara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A countering left hand to the body from Oosthuizen misses.#CL#
Tua Cara gets a clinch. #T3##BC#
Tua Cara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tua Cara misses with a two punch combination.
Oosthuizen just misses with a punch to the body.
Oosthuizen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tua Cara.
Tua Cara connects with a crisp jab.
Tua Cara throws an overhand right that lands on Oosthuizen 's shoulder, as Oosthuizen tries to avoid the shot.
Oosthuizen walks into a jab.
Oosthuizen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
Tua Cara has Oosthuizen up against the cage in a clinch.
Tua Cara tries to break the clinch but Oosthuizen is controlling the position.
Oosthuizen lands a right hand.
Oosthuizen misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Tua Cara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oosthuizen avoids the head kick by Tua Cara.
Oosthuizen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tua Cara with a body shot.
Oosthuizen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tua Cara doesn't manage to clinch there - Oosthuizen circles away.
Tua Cara bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Oosthuizen 's head backwards.
Tua Cara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Oosthuizen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oosthuizen just misses with a punch to the body.
Oosthuizen lands a nice hook to Tua Cara's body. Tua Cara takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tua Cara wants to clinch up but Oosthuizen keeps it at a distance.
Oosthuizen tries to clinch
and Tua Cara counters with a left and a right that stings Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#Quebro Tua Cara's cut is getting worse.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tua Cara's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tua Cara duly obliges.
Quebro Tua Cara is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tua Cara cracks Oosthuizen with a good jab.
Tua Cara lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Quebro Tua Cara showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tua Cara 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quebro Tua Cara!

Event: DMMA 384: Rolls v Skolz
Date: Jan 12, 2025

#R1#
Dennison circles away from the clinch attempt.
P Cruz blocks a jab.
P Cruz throws a counter combo.
Dennison fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
P Cruz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dennison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dennison misses with a wild body shot.
Dennison misses with a hook.
Dennison looks to land a right hand but P Cruz moved out of range.
Sloppy strikes from P Cruz. Those never looked like landing.
Dennison looks to land a right hand but P Cruz moved out of range.
P Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dennison paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A right-left combo lands from P Cruz.
P Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dennison paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dennison misses with an uppercut.
P Cruz throws a series of punches but Dennison avoids them all with ease.
Dennison throws a body punch but P Cruz moves out of range.
P Cruz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dennison changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. P Cruz tries to avoid it but Dennison manages to keep hold of a leg and drag P Cruz to the ground. P Cruz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
P Cruz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
P Cruz throws a lazy head kick
and Dennison counters with a two punch combo. #T1#
Dennison listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
P Cruz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dennison stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from P Cruz.
P Cruz swinging wildly here.
Dennison jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
P Cruz has taken the fight to the clinch.
P Cruz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from P Cruz.#BC2#
P Cruz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dennison misses with a looping right.
Dennison ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
P Cruz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
P Cruz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dennison lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dennison managing to block the knees to the body from P Cruz.
A quick uppercut on the inside from P Cruz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
P Cruz breaks the clinch.
P Cruz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dennison.
P Cruz scores with a head kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by P Cruz.#ROC2#Dennison is rocked!
P Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dennison.
The fight stays on the outside here - P Cruz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dennison fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dennison scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
P Cruz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dennison closes the distance and clinches up with P Cruz, looking for a takedown. Dennison pushes P Cruz against the cage but P Cruz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
P Cruz tries to clinch up.#T3#
Dennison circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dennison looks to land a combination but P Cruz avoids it well. #CL2#
Dennison gets tackled into the cage by P Cruz. P Cruz maintains the clinch. #BC2#
P Cruz manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
P Cruz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
P Cruz is stalling here.
P Cruz prevents the takedown attempt.
P Cruz has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dennison seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if P Cruz can turn it around.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Dennison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Dennison.
P Cruz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
P Cruz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dennison tries a body shot but P Cruz blocks it.
P Cruz misses with a knee strike. #BC2#
P Cruz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
P Cruz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dennison looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
P Cruz closes the distance but Dennison moves to the side #TD#
and Dennison counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dennison is keen to just control but P Cruz is a slippery customer.
P Cruz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dennison working over P Cruz with some ground and pound. P Cruz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dennison is controlling the pace.
Dennison thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
P Cruz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dennison is trying to control. P Cruz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dennison not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dennison lands a nice short elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ricardo P Cruz will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
P Cruz wants to clinch
letting Dennison counter with a right hand.
P Cruz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dennison looks to score with a jab to the body but P Cruz is just out of range.#TD#
Dennison shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

P Cruz manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Dennison keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by P Cruz.
P Cruz throws a punch but it's blocked by Dennison.
Dennison misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dennison misses with some punches.
Dennison lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dennison.
P Cruz is stalling here. #TD#
Dennison has dropped down and is working for a takedown. P Cruz is trying to keep an underhook but Dennison manages to get the takedown into half guard.#T1#
P Cruz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dennison looks to land a strike but P Cruz avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Dennison working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dennison throws a big right hand that misses.
Dennison prevents P Cruz from getting back to his feet.
Dennison content to stall in guard here.
Dick Dennison overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dennison working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of P Cruz's head.
Dennison content to stall in guard here.
P Cruz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dennison's guard. #REVB##T2#
Dennison tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dennison is trying to keep P Cruz in close.
Dennison is trying to hold P Cruz in close to prevent damage but P Cruz has managed to pass into half guard.
Dennison trying to control from the bottom.
Dennison tries to get to full guard but P Cruz has control of the leg.
P Cruz is thwarting Dennison's attempts to control the position.
Dennison gets full guard.
Dennison is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Dennison wants to sweep but no luck.
Dennison is working hard here to advance position.
P Cruz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
P Cruz is looking to stand up but Dennison won't let him.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SU2#
P Cruz stands and steps away. Dennison gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
P Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dennison paws at him with a jab and circles away.
P Cruz throws a series of punches but Dennison avoids them all with ease.
P Cruz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
P Cruz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from P Cruz. #T4#
P Cruz moves forwards but Dennison connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dennison swings away with a body shot that misses
letting P Cruz counter with a right hand.
P Cruz tries to clinch up but Dennison circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Dennison wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
P Cruz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
P Cruz is looking to clinch but Dennison is avoiding it.
Dennison throws a jab but it's blocked by P Cruz.
P Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Dennison.
P Cruz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ricardo P Cruz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dennison swats away the attempt to clinch by P Cruz.
P Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dennison paws at him with a jab and circles away.
P Cruz is looking to clinch. #CL2#
P Cruz clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
P Cruz throws a punch but it's blocked by Dennison. #BC2#
P Cruz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dennison circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dennison connects with a good right hand that stumbles P Cruz. P Cruz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ricardo P Cruz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Dennison throws a right hand that P Cruz ducks under and follows up with a left that P Cruz also avoids with ease.
Dick Dennison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
P Cruz tries to clinch up but Dennison circles away and keeps his distance.
Ricardo P Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
P Cruz is looking to clinch.
Dennison scores with a three punch combo!
P Cruz tries to clinch but Dennison is having none of it.
Dennison cracks P Cruz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
P Cruz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ricardo P Cruz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dennison.
Dennison scores with a hook to the body.
P Cruz pressing his opponent against the cage.
P Cruz tries to land a knee to the head but Dennison blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
P Cruz stalling in the clinch but Dennison improves position.
P Cruz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
P Cruz can't break the clinch.
Dennison is trying to work for a single leg takedown but P Cruz pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T1#
Dennison tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dennison goes for a takedown attempt but P Cruz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #TD#
Dennison drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dennison working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of P Cruz's head.
P Cruz wants to get back to his feet but Dennison is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dennison is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dennison cracks P Cruz with a solid left hand.
Dennison makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
P Cruz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dennison postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ROC#P Cruz is rocked!#T2#
Dennison connects with a couple of short punches.
P Cruz is still in real trouble! Can Dennison finish him?
Dennison gets to his feet and stands over P Cruz, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! P Cruz felt that one! Dennison unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save P Cruz from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Dennison!
Dick Dennison very nearly forgot to thank Bloodbath MMA Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: GAMMA#1123 Honorio v Robson
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1#
Desceosarrafo with a jab.
Desceosarrafo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Weight is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Weight stuns Desceosarrafo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Weight on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Weight ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Weight was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Desceosarrafo lands a lovely overhand right.
Weight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Desceosarrafo was well out of range. Poor timing from Weight.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Desceosarrafo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Desceosarrafo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Desceosarrafo throws out a loose jab but Weight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weight misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Desceosarrafo clinches up with Weight and pushes him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Desceosarrafo. #T1#
Desceosarrafo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Weight working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Desceosarrafo, as that shot connected.
Desceosarrafo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Weight on the side of the head.
Desceosarrafo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Weight in his tracks. #CL2#
Desceosarrafo clinches. #BC2#
Desceosarrafo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Desceosarrafo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Desceosarrafo connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Desceosarrafo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Desceosarrafo prevents Weight from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Weight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Desceosarrafo lands a glancing blow to the side of Weight's head.
Weight slips a jab and a cross from Desceosarrafo.
Jab, jab by Desceosarrafo - just one landing.
Desceosarrafo blocks a jab.#CL2#
Desceosarrafo gets a clinch.
Weight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Weight is trying to break free.
Weight is trying to break the clinch but Desceosarrafo is controlling him.
I was talking to Weight's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Weight wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Weight tries to break free but Desceosarrafo pushes him back against the cage.
Weight is pushing Desceosarrafo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC2#
Desceosarrafo manages to break the clinch.
Desceosarrafo misses with a wild combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Weight misses its target.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Desceosarrafo.
Weight misses with a left hand
enabling Desceosarrafo to counter with a crisp jab.
Desceosarrafo wants to clinch up but Weight keeps it at a distance.
Desceosarrafo doesn't manage to clinch there - Weight circles away.
Desceosarrafo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from Desceosarrafo finds it's way through Weight's defenses.
Weight throws an overhand right that lands on Desceosarrafo's shoulder, as Desceosarrafo tries to avoid the shot.
Weight swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Desceosarrafo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Weight has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Desceosarrafo finds it's way round the side to connect with Weight's head.
Desceosarrafo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Desceosarrafo.
Weight is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Desceosarrafo is looking to clinch.
Weight seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Weight on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Desceosarrafo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Weight's head.
A cross from Desceosarrafo lands.
Desceosarrafo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Weight moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Desceosarrafo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice jab there from Desceosarrafo.
Weight lands a two punch combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Desceosarrafo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Weight seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Desceosarrafo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Desceosarrafo avoids the body shot from Weight.
Weight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Welter Weight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Weight throws a jab but it's blocked by Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo throws a nice looking combination but Weight bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Weight was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've been informed that Desceosarrafo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Desceosarrafo lands a nice looking body shot. #CL2#
Desceosarrafo has Weight up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Desceosarrafo breaks from the clinch.
Weight gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Desceosarrafo closes the distance and clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Weight. #BC#
Weight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Desceosarrafo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Desceosarrafo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab from Desceosarrafo finds it's way through Weight's defenses. #T1#
Desceosarrafo misses with a hook.
Jab from Desceosarrafo.
Weight takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Desceosarrafo doesn't manage to clinch there - Weight circles away.
Desceosarrafo with a hook.
Desceosarrafo fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice cross by Desceosarrafo.
Weight throws a predictable looking body shot
and Desceosarrafo counters with a straight right hand.
Desceosarrafo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Decent striking displayed by Desceosarrafo there.
Weight looks to throw the jab but Desceosarrafo is out of range. #T2#
Desceosarrafo moves out of range as Weight strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Desceosarrafo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Weight gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Desceosarrafo tries to clinch but Weight moves out of range.
Desceosarrafo lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Desceosarrafo clinches.
Weight has had enough of the clinch but Desceosarrafo keeps him there for the moment.
Weight's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2#Weight is rocked!
Desceosarrafo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oh Weight is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ricardo Desceosarrafo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Desceosarrafo lands a nice uppercut.
Weight looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Desceosarrafo dips a shoulder and cracks Weight with a mighty uppercut! Weight falls back against the cage and Desceosarrafo unloads with a barrage of strikes! Weight is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Desceosarrafo screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricardo Desceosarrafo!

Event: C367: Dorado vs Monkey II
Date: Dec 01, 2024

#R1#
Tua Cara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Machiels closes the distance and clinches.
Machiels blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Machiels looking to throw knees to the head but Tua Cara is blocking nicely.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tua Cara avoids it.
Machiels looking to throw knees to the head but Tua Cara is blocking nicely.
Machiels lands a nice knee to the body.
Tua Cara is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Machiels is defending well for now.
Tua Cara blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
I was talking to Tua Cara's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Machiels landing knees to the body.
Tua Cara connects with a nasty looking knee right to Machiels's face.
Tua Cara managing to block the knees to the body from Machiels.
Machiels tries to land knees in the clinch but Tua Cara avoids the damage to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Machiels connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tua Cara's face. #CUT2#It looks like Quebro Tua Cara has been cut.
Machiels throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tua Cara avoids it.
Tua Cara leaning his opponent against the cage.
Machiels has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tua Cara seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Machiels can turn it around.#T1#
Machiels tries a knee to the head but Tua Cara blocks it.
Machiels is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tua Cara is defending well for now.
Tua Cara trying to land knees to the body.
Machiels is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tua Cara is defending well for now.
Tua Cara scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tua Cara avoiding damage as Machiels throws knees to the body.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tua Cara avoids it.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the head but Tua Cara blocks with his arms.
Tua Cara blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Machiels lands a nice knee to the body.
Tua Cara misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Tua Cara breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from Tua Cara misses. #CL#
Tua Cara rushes Machiels and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2##BC#
Tua Cara breaks from the clinch.
Tua Cara swats away the attempt to clinch by Machiels.#CL2#
Machiels has managed to clinch.
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!
Machiels has Tua Cara pressed against the cage, preventing Tua Cara from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Knees to the body from Machiels.
Tua Cara using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Machiels has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tua Cara managing to block the knees to the body from Machiels. #BC#
Tua Cara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machiels looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Machiels clinches up with Tua Cara and pushes him back against the cage.
Tua Cara misses with a knee to the head.
Tua Cara misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Machiels.
Still in the clinch, Tua Cara scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3##BC#
Tua Cara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tua Cara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tua Cara lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT#It looks like Hans Machiels has been cut.
Tua Cara misses with a series of wild punches.
Tua Cara misses with a straight left. #CL#
Tua Cara moves into the clinch successfully.
Tua Cara managing to block the knees to the body from Machiels.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tua Cara working hard to break the clinch.
Machiels throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tua Cara blocks it with crossed arms.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short left from Tua Cara.
Machiels trying to land knees to the body.
Machiels unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tua Cara lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machiels tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Machiels misses with a knee to the head. #T4#
Tua Cara avoiding damage as Machiels throws knees to the body.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tua Cara avoids it.
Machiels gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tua Cara working hard to break the clinch.
Machiels tries to land knees in the clinch but Tua Cara avoids the damage to the body.
Tua Cara tries to land knees in the clinch but Machiels avoids the damage to the body.
Machiels misses with a knee to the head.
Tua Cara is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Machiels is keeping busy.
Machiels has Tua Cara pressed against the cage, preventing Tua Cara from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Tua Cara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Machiels closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Tua Cara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tua Cara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Machiels rushes Tua Cara and presses him up against the cage.
A short left from Tua Cara.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hans Machiels will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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 low kick lands for Machiels.
Tua Cara moves out of range of the leg kick from Machiels.#CL2#
Machiels moves into range and clinches up with Tua Cara.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Machiels 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.
Machiels takes a knee to the side of the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tua Cara takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Machiels throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tua Cara blocks it with crossed arms.
Tua Cara is looking to break free of the clinch but Machiels has double underhooks.
Machiels misses with a knee to the head.
Tua Cara avoiding damage as Machiels throws knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Machiels is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tua Cara is keeping busy.
Machiels using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tua Cara has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machiels looking to slow down the pace here.
Machiels looking to throw knees to the head but Tua Cara is blocking nicely.
Machiels avoiding damage as Tua Cara throws knees to the body.
Tua Cara lands a left hand that snaps the head of Machiels backwards. #T1#
Machiels trying to land knees to the body.
Machiels tries to land knees in the clinch but Tua Cara avoids the damage to the body.
Machiels looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hans Machiels seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tua Cara dodges an elbow strike from Machiels. #BC#
Tua Cara breaks from the clinch.
Tua Cara throws a series of punches but Machiels avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Tua Cara moves into the clinch successfully.
Tua Cara misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Machiels. #BC#
Tua Cara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Machiels moves in looking to clinch but Tua Cara pushes him off.
Tua Cara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Tua Cara gets a clinch.
Tua Cara is trying to maintain a safe position but Machiels gets an underhook and turns Tua Cara into the cage.
Tua Cara unloads a knee to the mid-section. Machiels lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Machiels is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Tua Cara.
Machiels tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tua Cara blocks an elbow strike.
Tua Cara lands a knee to the body. #T2##BC#
Tua Cara breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machiels wants to clinch up but Tua Cara keeps it at a distance.
Machiels dodges the punch combination from Tua Cara.
No joy there for Tua Cara, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tua Cara misses with a wild combination.
Machiels wants to clinch.
Machiels slips a jab and a cross from Tua Cara.
Tua Cara keeps the fight on the outside.
Tua Cara throws a right and a left that both miss.
A slow jab from Tua Cara misses its intended target. #CL#
Tua Cara rushes Machiels and presses him up against the cage.
Tua Cara avoiding damage as Machiels throws knees to the body. #T3#
Machiels missing with knees to the body.
Machiels connects with a knee to the head.
Tua Cara with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Machiels holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tua Cara lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Machiels looking to slow down the pace here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tua Cara trying to land knees to the body.
Machiels trying to stall but Tua Cara improves his position.
Machiels tries to land knees in the clinch but Tua Cara avoids the damage to the body.
Machiels is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tua Cara is defending well for now.#BC#
Tua Cara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tua Cara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Tua Cara clinches up with Machiels and pushes him back against the cage.
Machiels slowing the pace effectively.#T4#
Machiels misses with a knee to the head.
Machiels trying to land knees to the body.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tua Cara avoids it.
Machiels tries to stall but Tua Cara uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tua Cara on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tua Cara wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tua Cara is trying to push Machiels away but Machiels has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tua Cara stalling in the clinch.
Machiels is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tua Cara is defending well for now.
Machiels with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tua Cara has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tua Cara managing to block the knees to the body from Machiels.
Tua Cara managing to block the knees to the body from Machiels.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tua Cara controlling the action here for a moment.
Tua Cara stalling the fight.
Tua Cara gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Quebro Tua Cara dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Machiels slips a jab and a cross from Tua Cara.
Machiels wants to counter with a clinch but Tua Cara pushes him away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machiels looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Machiels darts in and clinches Tua Cara up against the cage.
Tua Cara trying to stall but Machiels improves his position.
Tua Cara lands a nice uppercut.
Tua Cara lands with a short shot to the head.
Machiels tries to land knees in the clinch but Tua Cara avoids the damage to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Machiels blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machiels is trying to stall.
Machiels landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Machiels missing with knees to the body.
Machiels wants to stall.
Machiels keeps control of Tua Cara as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
Machiels tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tua Cara avoids it.
Tua Cara missing with knees to the body.
Tua Cara on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Tua Cara manages to break the clinch.
Tua Cara tries to bum rush Machiels with a series of wild strikes but Machiels uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Tua Cara tries to keep at a distance but Machiels has taken the fight into the clinch.
Machiels prevents Tua Cara from breaking the clinch.
Tua Cara is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Machiels is defending well for now.#BC#
Tua Cara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Tua Cara does no damage. #CL2#
Machiels clinches with his opponent.
Tua Cara scores with a knee to the head.
Tua Cara landing knees to the body.
Machiels takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Machiels is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tua Cara.
Tua Cara managing to block the knees to the body from Machiels.
A frustrated look appears on Tua Cara's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machiels on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Machiels blocks an uppercut.
Machiels stalling.
Machiels managing to block the knees to the body from Tua Cara. #BC#
Tua Cara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tua Cara will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Quebro Tua Cara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machiels tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tua Cara paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tua Cara lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A punch combination from Tua Cara misses. #CL2#
Machiels gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3##BC#
Tua Cara manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Tua Cara gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Tua Cara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Machiels tries to clinch but Tua Cara moves out of range.
Tua Cara went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tua Cara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machiels can do to turn this around?
Tua Cara misses the jab.#CL2#
Machiels gets a clinch.
Machiels using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tua Cara has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Machiels looking to stall.
Machiels connects with a knee to the head. #BC#
Tua Cara breaks from the clinch.
Tua Cara circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Tua Cara closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tua Cara wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Machiels has him pressed against the cage.
Tua Cara trying to land knees to the body. #T4##BC#
Tua Cara breaks from the clinch.
Machiels is looking to clinch but Tua Cara is avoiding it.
Quebro Tua Cara is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Tua Cara closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Tua Cara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tua Cara misses with a few strikes there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Machiels clinches.
Tua Cara using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Machiels has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the head but Tua Cara blocks with his arms.
Machiels throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tua Cara blocks it with crossed arms.
Machiels displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tua Cara up against the cage.
Machiels content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Machiels's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#BC#
Tua Cara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Machiels tries to clinch but Tua Cara is having none of it.
Machiels wants to clinch.
Tua Cara appears to be looking for a big counter.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quebro Tua Cara!

Event: GAMMA#1113 Cleever v Kalske
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1#
Richarlison throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Desceosarrafo moves into range and clinches up with Richarlison.#BC#
Desceosarrafo manages to break the clinch.
Richarlison looks to score with a jab to the body but Desceosarrafo is just out of range.
Richarlison looks to land a left hand but Desceosarrafo moved out of range nicely.
Desceosarrafo throws a series of punches but Richarlison avoids them all with ease.
Richarlison wants to counter with a clinch but Desceosarrafo pushes him away.
Desceosarrafo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
Desceosarrafo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Desceosarrafo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Desceosarrafo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Richarlison has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Desceosarrafo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Desceosarrafo throws a nice looking combination but Richarlison bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Desceosarrafo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Desceosarrafo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Desceosarrafo duly obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. Richarlison catches Desceosarrafo right on the button with a cross.
Desceosarrafo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Richarlison throws a shot from downtown. Desceosarrafo moves away and avoids it.
Desceosarrafo tries to clinch up.
Desceosarrafo lands an overhand right.
Richarlison swings widly with a right hand
and Richarlison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Desceosarrafo fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Desceosarrafo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Richarlison is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Desceosarrafo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Desceosarrafo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Richarlison is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Desceosarrafo checks a leg kick.
Desceosarrafo throws a series of punches but Richarlison moves out of range.
Desceosarrafo is looking to clinch.
It seemed like Richarlison was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chris Richarlison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Desceosarrafo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Desceosarrafo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Richarlison looks to land a right hand but Desceosarrafo moved out of range.
It looked like Desceosarrafo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Desceosarrafo throws a right and a left that Richarlison avoids nicely.
Richarlison appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Richarlison connects with a body shot that sends Desceosarrafo's belly button to the back.
Desceosarrafo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richarlison misses with a hook.
Richarlison connects with a solid leg kick.
Desceosarrafo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Desceosarrafo clinches with his opponent. #T2#
Richarlison misses with a short punch on the inside.
Richarlison tries to break free but Desceosarrafo pushes him back against the cage.
Desceosarrafo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Richarlison misses with the head strike. #BC#
Desceosarrafo manages to break the clinch.
Desceosarrafo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Richarlison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Desceosarrafo manages to avoid it.
As Richarlison looks to move away, Desceosarrafo throws a big counter combo but Richarlison just gets out of the way.
Desceosarrafo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Desceosarrafo needs to keep his hands up - Richarlison had a free shot at his head there.
Desceosarrafo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Richarlison paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big right from Richarlison misses.
Richarlison looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Desceosarrafo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Richarlison swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Desceosarrafo takes the fight into the clinch.
Richarlison tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Richarlison misses with some punches.
Richarlison working aggressively here.
Desceosarrafo lands a right hand. #T3#
Desceosarrafo scores with a shoulder strike.
Richarlison misses with a short punch on the inside.
Desceosarrafo blocks an uppercut.
Richarlison tries to break free but Desceosarrafo pushes him back against the cage.
Desceosarrafo misses with the head strike. #BC#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Richarlison connects with a single shot there.
Desceosarrafo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Richarlison.
Richarlison connects with a body shot that sends Desceosarrafo's belly button to the back.
A combination from Desceosarrafo does no damage.
Richarlison lands an overhand right.
Richarlison blocks a jab.
Richarlison takes a swing at Desceosarrafo's ribcage but misses.
Desceosarrafo swinging wildly here. #CL#
Desceosarrafo moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Richarlison misses with the head strike.
Richarlison swings wildly with an uppercut but Desceosarrafo uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4##BC2#
Richarlison manages to break the clinch.
Desceosarrafo misses with a double jab.
Desceosarrafo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Richarlison counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slapping body kick lands there for Richarlison.
Desceosarrafo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#It looks like Ricardo Desceosarrafo has been cut.
Richarlison lands a nice leg kick that just misses Desceosarrafo's sensitive parts.
Desceosarrafo fails to land with a series of punches.
Richarlison lands a jab to the head.
Richarlison lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Richarlison looks to land a left hand but Desceosarrafo moved out of range nicely.
Desceosarrafo is looking to counter punch.
A combination from Richarlison does no damage.
Richarlison throws a solid leg kick but Desceosarrafo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Richarlison.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Richarlison just misses with a punch to the body.
Richarlison connects with a crisp jab.
Desceosarrafo walks into a straight right hand from Richarlison.
Richarlison scores with a spinning back kick!
Desceosarrafo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chris Richarlison will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Desceosarrafo'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#
Richarlison misses with a left hand
and Desceosarrafo counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Richarlison. That snapped Desceosarrafo's head back.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Richarlison is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC2#Desceosarrafo is rocked!
Richarlison darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Oh Desceosarrafo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Richarlison throws a quick inside leg kick.
Richarlison cracks Desceosarrafo with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Desceosarrafo falls to his knees and Richarlison doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Richarlison!
Chris Richarlison spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: C357: Duran vs Slaissi
Date: Nov 03, 2024

#R1#
No joy there for Tua Cara, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch combination from Tua Cara misses.
Dudayev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tua Cara moves out of range as Dudayev strikes.
Dudayev with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Quebro Tua Cara has been cut.
Dudayev throws the kick towards the body but Tua Cara avoids it.
Dudayev throws a lazy body kick
enabling Tua Cara to counter with a crisp jab.
Dudayev walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tua Cara checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tua Cara went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tua Cara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dudayev.
Dudayev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dudayev misses the jab.
It looked like Tua Cara was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dudayev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tua Cara was well out of range. Poor timing from Dudayev.
Dudayev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dudayev throws a half hearted mid kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Dudayev.
Dudayev throws a hook but Tua Cara avoids it easily.
Dudayev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tua Cara moves away.
Dudayev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tua Cara seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dudayev slips a jab and a cross from Tua Cara. #T1#
Dudayev throws a looping overhand right but Tua Cara ducks down to avoid it.
Tua Cara slips a straight right by Dudayev.
Tua Cara seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dudayev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tua Cara checks a low kick from Dudayev.
Dudayev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dudayev throws a jab when Tua Cara was well out of range.
A cross from Dudayev lands.
Tua Cara takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A big right from Dudayev misses.
Dudayev misses the shot to the body.
Tua Cara seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tua Cara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circling - Dudayev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dudayev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Tua Cara to counter with a crisp jab.
Tua Cara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tua Cara throwing a counter right hand but Dudayev manages to avoid it.
Dudayev goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut lands for Dudayev. That snapped Tua Cara's head back. #ROC2#Tua Cara is rocked!#CUT2#Quebro Tua Cara's cut is getting worse.
Crack! A monster head kick from Dudayev and Tua Cara falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Dudayev!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Akhmed Dudayev!
Akhmed Dudayev took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, AVALON for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: DMMA 366 Kaengsaklek v Ekaku
Date: Nov 02, 2024

#R1#
A big right from King misses.
P Cruz misses with a straight left.
P Cruz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
P Cruz looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
King throws out a loose jab but P Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it.
King on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by P Cruz. P Cruz obviously looking to wear him down.
King connects with a single shot there.
King throws the left hand but P Cruz avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
P Cruz darts in and clinches King up against the cage.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
P Cruz blocking some punches. #BC2#
P Cruz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
P Cruz moves into range and clinches up with King.
King misses with the head strike.
King misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
P Cruz just leaning against King, taking a breather.
Knees to the body from P Cruz. #BC2#
P Cruz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! P Cruz has knocked King down with a huge combo! P Cruz steps away and waves a wobbly King back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#It looks like Klayton King has been cut.#CL2#
P Cruz darts in and clinches King up against the cage.
King missing with knees to the body.
P Cruz lands a good knee to the midsection. King won't want to take too many of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King misses with the head strike.
P Cruz scores with a shot to the side of King's head.
P Cruz tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC2#
P Cruz breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from P Cruz.
P Cruz connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
P Cruz clinches with his opponent.
P Cruz throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
P Cruz breaks from the clinch. #T2#
King misses with a straight right.
P Cruz throws a fast counter high kick but King manages to duck under it in time.
King is looking to slow P Cruz down with leg kicks.
P Cruz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - P Cruz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
King seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
King lands a jab to the nose.
P Cruz tries to clinch there but King circles away.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but P Cruz is just out of range.
P Cruz slips a jab and a cross from King.
King throws a looping overhand right but P Cruz ducks down to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from P Cruz.
King 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.
P Cruz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL2#
P Cruz has King up against the cage in a clinch. #T3#
P Cruz misses with the head strike.
P Cruz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from P Cruz.
King has a couple of punches blocked by P Cruz.
P Cruz scores with a shot to the side of King's head.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by P Cruz.
King throws a head punch that misses.
P Cruz has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. King seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if P Cruz can turn it around.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land. #BC2#
P Cruz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
King throws a lazy uppercut
and P Cruz counters with a nice body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by P Cruz as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
King tries to keep at a distance but P Cruz has taken the fight into the clinch.
P Cruz displaying some good clinch control by pressing King up against the cage.#BC2#
P Cruz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
King throws a head kick that P Cruz semi-blocks.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
P Cruz rushes King and presses him up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from P Cruz. #BC2#
P Cruz breaks from the clinch.
King swats away the attempt to clinch by P Cruz.#CL2#
P Cruz darts in and clinches King up against the cage.
P Cruz lands with a left to the head.
King working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
King digs a right hand underneath P Cruz's ribcage. P Cruz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
P Cruz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
P Cruz throws a right hand that King ducks under and follows up with a left that King also avoids with ease.
P Cruz drops his hands momentarily and King takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
P Cruz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo P Cruz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Klayton King's cut.
That's time! King's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
King misses with a hook
and P Cruz counters with a series of strikes. King will be more careful next time no doubt.
P Cruz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
P Cruz misses with a looping right.
Ricardo P Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from P Cruz.
P Cruz fails in his attempt to clinch.
P Cruz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
P Cruz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
King misses with a hook
and P Cruz counters with a left and a right that stings King. #ROC2#King is rocked!
P Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch up but King swats him away and circles back towards the center.
P Cruz throws a right and a left that King avoids nicely.
King misses with a jab, cross combination.
P Cruz blocks a jab.
King fails to land with a series of punches. #CL2#
P Cruz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
P Cruz unloads a knee to the mid-section. King lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
P Cruz pushes King back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
King's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land. #T1##BC2#
P Cruz breaks from the clinch.
P Cruz throws a jab but it's blocked by King.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
P Cruz avoids the body shot from King.
King throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
P Cruz rushes King and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from P Cruz.
P Cruz slows down the pace here.
King misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by P Cruz.
P Cruz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
P Cruz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and King avoids it.
King throws a head punch that misses.
King avoiding damage as P Cruz throws knees to the body. #T2#
P Cruz lands with a short shot to the head.
P Cruz blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
P Cruz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King misses with an uppercut.
King throws a shot from downtown. P Cruz moves away and avoids it.
P Cruz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. King manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#KD2#
P Cruz lands a big head kick that sends King tumbling to the mat! P Cruz takes a step backwards and waves King back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh King is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
P Cruz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with King, pushing him back against the cage.
P Cruz lands a big knee! That's hurt King! Oh, he's all over the place! P Cruz lands another knee that sends King to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricardo P Cruz!

Event: GAMMA#1106 Benjamin v Kruth
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1#
Magomedov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Magomedov throws a right hand that misses
and Desceosarrafo counters with a stiff right hand.
Magomedov lands a leg kick that knocks Desceosarrafo off balance momentarily.
Desceosarrafo stalks Magomedov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Magomedov's face. Magomedov staggers backwards, shaken.
Desceosarrafo tries to clinch up.
Magomedov throws out a loose jab but Desceosarrafo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo throws a series of punches but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Magomedov slips a jab and a cross from Desceosarrafo.
Magomedov tries to score with a low kick but Desceosarrafo moves his leg out of the way.
Desceosarrafo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Magomedov tries to work over Desceosarrafo's front leg with a kick but Desceosarrafo checks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Desceosarrafo. Those never looked like landing.
Magomedov throws a big counter head kick but Desceosarrafo avoids it with no problem.
Desceosarrafo looks to land a combination but Magomedov avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes from Desceosarrafo. Those never looked like landing.
Desceosarrafo doesn't manage to clinch there - Magomedov circles away.
Desceosarrafo misses with a few strikes there.
Magomedov 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.
Magomedov misses with a low kick.#T1#
Desceosarrafo slips under a jab.
Desceosarrafo throws a series of punches but Magomedov moves out of range.
Desceosarrafo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Magomedov misses with a head kick.
Desceosarrafo throws a lazy right hand but Magomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magomedov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Desceosarrafo tries to clinch but Magomedov moves out of range.
A punch combination from Desceosarrafo misses.
Desceosarrafo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Magomedov to counter with a crisp jab.
Desceosarrafo looks to land a combination but Magomedov avoids it well. #CL#
Desceosarrafo closes the distance and clinches.
Magomedov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Desceosarrafo backwards. #BC#
Desceosarrafo manages to break the clinch.
Magomedov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Magomedov throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
No joy there for Magomedov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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 slow jab from Magomedov misses its intended target.
Desceosarrafo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
Good shot there by Magomedov.
Desceosarrafo ducks under a wild hook from Magomedov.
A little feinted left hand from Desceosarrafo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Desceosarrafo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It seemed like Magomedov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Desceosarrafo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo moves away from the strike by Magomedov. #CL#
Desceosarrafo has closed the distance and engaged Magomedov in a clinch.
Magomedov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Desceosarrafo backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
Desceosarrafo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Magomedovs head.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Desceosarrafo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
Desceosarrafo misses with a wild combination. #CL#
Desceosarrafo moves into the clinch.
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Desceosarrafo blocks it.
Desceosarrafo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Magomedov. #BC#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Magomedov misses with a hook.
Good exchange - Magomedov coming out on top.
Desceosarrafo throws a nice looking combination but Magomedov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Desceosarrafo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Magomedov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Desceosarrafo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magomedov. Desceosarrafo does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Magomedov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Desceosarrafo doesn't manage to clinch there - Magomedov circles away.
Magomedov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Desceosarrafo tries to bum rush Magomedov with a series of wild strikes but Magomedov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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!
Magomedov lands a jab to the nose.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Desceosarrafo manages to avoid it.
Desceosarrafo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Magomedov counters with a thumping low kick.
Magomedov punishes Desceosarrafo's body with a nice straight punch.
Magomedov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Magomedov misses with a body shot.
Desceosarrafo walks into a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Desceosarrafo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Desceosarrafo tries to clinch but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov throws out a counter right but Desceosarrafo avoids it with no problem.
Magomedov throws the left hand but Desceosarrafo avoids the punch easily.
Magomedov throws a nice looking combination but Desceosarrafo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Desceosarrafo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Desceosarrafo tries to clinch but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zabit Magomedov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Desceosarrafo moves out of range of the body kick.
Desceosarrafo tries to clinch but Magomedov is having none of it.
Magomedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sloppy strikes from Desceosarrafo. Those never looked like landing.
Magomedov shapes to counter with a head kick.#CL#
Desceosarrafo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Magomedov lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Desceosarrafo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Desceosarrafo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Magomedov throws a sloppy head kick and Desceosarrafo moves out of range easily.
Desceosarrafo cracks Magomedov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Desceosarrafo misses with a lunging right hand
and Magomedov counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut.
Desceosarrafo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Desceosarrafo has managed to clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Magomedov.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Desceosarrafo has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T1#
A short left from Desceosarrafo. #BC#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Desceosarrafo throws a series of punches but Magomedov moves out of range.
Desceosarrafo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Magomedov counters with a stiff right hand.
Desceosarrafo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Magomedov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Desceosarrafo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Desceosarrafo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Magomedov counters with a solid body kick.
Desceosarrafo looks to land a combination but Magomedov avoids it well.
Jab, jab by Magomedov - just one landing.
Magomedov connects with a body shot that sends Desceosarrafo's belly button to the back.
Magomedov scores with a punch to the head.
Magomedov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Desceosarrafo checks it well.
No joy there for Desceosarrafo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Desceosarrafo throws a poor cross that misses
and Magomedov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Magomedov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Magomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov swats away the attempt to clinch by Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Magomedov momentarily.
Desceosarrafo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Desceosarrafo swings for the body but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov throws out a counter right but Desceosarrafo avoids it with no problem.
Desceosarrafo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Magomedov misses with a low kick.
Desceosarrafo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Magomedov loads up on a big right hand but Desceosarrafo slips the punch.#CL#
Magomedov gets tackled into the cage by Desceosarrafo. Desceosarrafo maintains the clinch.
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Desceosarrafo's elbow.
Desceosarrafo prevents a body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Desceosarrafo uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Magomedov keeps control of Desceosarrafo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Desceosarrafo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Desceosarrafo moves out of range of the strikes.
Magomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Desceosarrafo is just out of range.
Magomedov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Magomedov.
Magomedov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Magomedov throws a fast counter high kick but Desceosarrafo manages to duck under it in time.
Desceosarrafo doesn't manage to clinch there - Magomedov circles away.
Magomedov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Zabit Magomedov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Magomedov misses.
Magomedov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Desceosarrafo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Desceosarrafo tries to clinch
and Magomedov counters with a straight right hand.
Desceosarrafo misses with a series of wild punches.
A little jabbing left from Magomedov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Magomedov. Desceosarrafo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Desceosarrafo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Magomedov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little jabbing left from Magomedov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Magomedov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Desceosarrafo misses with a two punch combination.
Desceosarrafo moves away from the strike by Magomedov.
As Magomedov looks to move away, Desceosarrafo throws a big counter combo but Magomedov just gets out of the way.
Nice uppercut lands for Magomedov. That snapped Desceosarrafo's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Desceosarrafo misses with a few strikes there.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A cross from Magomedov lands.
A lazy left from Desceosarrafo finds it's target.#CL#
Desceosarrafo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Magomedov, pushing him back against the cage.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Desceosarrafo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Desceosarrafo blocks it.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Zabit Magomedov 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Desceosarrafo tries to close the distance and clinch but Magomedov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Desceosarrafo misses with a wild combination.
Magomedov misses with a body shot.
Magomedov slips a jab and a cross from Desceosarrafo.
Magomedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magomedov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Magomedov misses with a head kick.
Desceosarrafo wants to clinch up but Magomedov keeps it at a distance.
Desceosarrafo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Magomedov back to the cage. Desceosarrafo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Magomedov throws a head kick but Desceosarrafo moves out of range.
Desceosarrafo tries to clinch up but Magomedov circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov throws a sloppy head kick and Desceosarrafo moves out of range easily.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Magomedov connects with a solid leg kick.
Desceosarrafo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Desceosarrafo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Magomedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Magomedov misses with a hook
and Desceosarrafo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Magomedov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Desceosarrafo's hands.
Magomedov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses.
Desceosarrafo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Desceosarrafo throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Magomedov counter with a right hand.
Magomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
Desceosarrafo misses with a double jab.
Magomedov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Desceosarrafo avoids the body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses.
Desceosarrafo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Magomedov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Magomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Magomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
Zabit Magomedov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Magomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Desceosarrafo gets a clinch.
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!
Desceosarrafo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Desceosarrafo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Magomedov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Magomedov dodges the punch combination from Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Magomedov's hands.
Magomedov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Magomedov counters with a nice body kick.
No joy there for Desceosarrafo, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T3#
Desceosarrafo fails to land with a series of punches.
Desceosarrafo checks a low kick from Magomedov.
Magomedov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Desceosarrafo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A big left from Desceosarrafo misses.
Magomedov swats away the attempt to clinch by Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo moves out of range of the body kick.
Magomedov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Desceosarrafo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Magomedov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Desceosarrafo tries to clinch up but Magomedov circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Magomedov! But no joy.
Desceosarrafo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Magomedov slips a jab and a cross from Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Magomedov back to the cage. Desceosarrafo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Desceosarrafo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magomedov.
Desceosarrafo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magomedov.#T4#
Magomedov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Desceosarrafo looks to land a combination but Magomedov avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov throws a shot to the body.
Magomedov scores with a sloppy right hand. Desceosarrafo should have avoided that one.
Desceosarrafo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sloppy strikes from Desceosarrafo. Those never looked like landing.
Magomedov is looking to score with low kicks.
Desceosarrafo tries to clinch but Magomedov is having none of it.
Magomedov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Magomedov connects with a body shot.
A slow jab from Magomedov misses its intended target.
Desceosarrafo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magomedov keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Magomedov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zabit Magomedov!
Zabit Magomedov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 355 Okoro v Kluz
Date: Oct 02, 2024

#R1#
P Cruz misses with a head kick.
Hardman misses with a looping right.
P Cruz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hardman counters with a right hand to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - P Cruz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hardman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but P Cruz was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardman.
Hardman misses with a wild body shot.
Hardman slips a jab from P Cruz.
P Cruz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
P Cruz moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
P Cruz controlling the action here for a moment.
We've been hearing reports that Hardman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
P Cruz prevents a body shot from Hardman. #BC2#
P Cruz breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Hardman just misses with a punch to the body.
P Cruz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
P Cruz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
P Cruz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
P Cruz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
P Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hardman swats him away and circles back towards the center. #KD2#
P Cruz lands a big head kick that sends Hardman tumbling to the mat! P Cruz takes a step backwards and waves Hardman back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Hardman is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hardman.
Oh Hardman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
P Cruz is looking to clinch.
Hardman seems to have got his legs back now.
P Cruz avoids the body shot from Hardman.
A jab from Hardman misses.
Hardman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #ROC#P Cruz is rocked!
P Cruz tries to get into range but Hardman steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops P Cruz! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Hardman scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brock Hardman!
A victorious Brock Hardman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: C346: Petrov vs Gunnarsson
Date: Sep 29, 2024

#R1#
Tua Cara misses with a jab, cross combination.
Golov fails to land with a series of punches.
Golov lands an overhand right.
Tua Cara tries to clinch
and Golov counters with a nice body shot.
Tua Cara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Golov.
Tua Cara throws a hook but Golov blocks it.
Tua Cara wants to clinch.
Golov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tua Cara manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tua Cara tries to close the distance and clinch but Golov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Tua Cara.
Tua Cara throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Golov.
Golov misses with a wild body shot.
Golov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Golov throws the left hand but Tua Cara avoids the punch easily.
Tua Cara scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Golov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tua Cara throws a series of punches but Golov avoids them all with ease.
Golov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tua Cara tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Golov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Golov stops Tua Cara from getting back to his feet.
Golov is pressing down on Tua Cara's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tua Cara is holding on for now.
Tua Cara tries to kick Golov off but Golov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #ES2#
Tua Cara kicks Golov off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Golov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tua Cara throws out the jab.
Tua Cara lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Golov lands with a straight right. Tua Cara didn't see that one coming.
Tua Cara misses with a two punch combination.
Tua Cara misses with an uppercut. Golov saw that one coming.
Tua Cara moves in looking to clinch but Golov pushes him off.
Tua Cara throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Tua Cara clinches with his opponent.
Tua Cara lands a right hand. #BC2#
Tua Cara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tua Cara throws a left and a right that both miss
and Golov counters with a left to the body.
Quebro Tua Cara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tua Cara with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Golov to score with a decent uppercut.
Tua Cara gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL2#
Tua Cara closes the distance and clinches.
Golov pushes Tua Cara back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tua Cara is trying to maintain a safe position but Golov gets an underhook and turns Tua Cara into the cage.
Golov lands a body punch. #T3#
Tua Cara is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC2#
Tua Cara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Golov misses with a straight right.
Tua Cara looks to land a combination. Golov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Golov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tua Cara manages to avoid it.
Golov shoots in for a takedown but Tua Cara shows good takedown defense.
Golov lands a two punch combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Golov. Tua Cara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tua Cara closes the distance looking to clinch
and Golov counters with a straight right hand.
Tua Cara slips a jab from Golov.
Golov moves out of range of the strikes.
Tua Cara throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Golov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tua Cara's guard.
Tua Cara wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Golov manages to pass to side control. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#REVB#
Golov controlling the pace.
Tua Cara scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Golov manages to mount him!
Golov controlling the position easily from mount.
Tua Cara is squirming around, avoiding Golov's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Grigori Golov 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#
Golov throws a right hand that misses
and Tua Cara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tua Cara takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Grigori Golov is winning the standup battle so far.
Tua Cara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Tua Cara moves into range and clinches up with Golov.
Golov lands with a short shot to the head.
Tua Cara blocking some punches.
Golov misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Golov.
Tua Cara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Golov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tua Cara wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Golov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Tua Cara drives through and clinches with Golov against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Golov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tua Cara tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Golov avoids it.
Golov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tua Cara is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Golov is defending well for now.#T1#
Tua Cara blocking some punches.
Golov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Golov can't find room to land a body shot as Tua Cara controls the action. #BC2#
Tua Cara manages to break the clinch.
Golov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tua Cara.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tua Cara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Golov is looking to counter punch.
Tua Cara slips under a jab.
Tua Cara avoids the body shot from Golov.
Golov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tua Cara throws a series of punches but Golov avoids them all with ease.
A jab lands there for Golov.
Tua Cara swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Golov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Golov is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Tua Cara wants to stand up but Golov is controlling him.
Golov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tua Cara is looking to stand up but Golov isn't so interested in that idea.
Golov working some strikes from top position.
Tua Cara is looking to stand up but Golov isn't so interested in that idea. #T3##ES2#
Tua Cara pushes Golov off and scrambles back to his feet.
Golov shoots in for a double leg but Tua Cara sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tua Cara tries to clinch but Golov moves out of range.
Tua Cara tries to clinch up.
Golov keeps the fight on the outside.
Golov feinted with a counter takedown.
Tua Cara moves in looking to clinch but Golov pushes him off.
Golov looks for a takedown but Tua Cara sprawls well.
Tua Cara misses with a straight right.
Tua Cara misses with a hook. Golov ducked under it nicely.
Golov swats away the attempt to clinch by Tua Cara.#T4#
Tua Cara fails with an attempt to clinch.
Golov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tua Cara bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Golov's head.
Golov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tua Cara.
Golov takes a swing at Tua Cara's ribcage but misses.
Tua Cara looks to land a combination but Golov avoids it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tua Cara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tua Cara throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Golov misses with a hook.#TD#
Tua Cara gets caught napping as Golov dives in and scores a takedown. Tua Cara manages to retain guard.
Golov stops Tua Cara from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Grigori Golov will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Tua Cara clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Golov breaks from the clinch.
Golov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tua Cara tries to close the distance and clinch but Golov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Golov circles away from the clinch attempt.
No joy there for Tua Cara, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tua Cara tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Golov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Golov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tua Cara throws a series of punches but Golov moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tua Cara tries to clinch up
and Golov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Some wild striking there from Tua Cara. #T1#
Tua Cara fails to land with a series of punches.
Golov just misses with a punch to the body.
Tua Cara looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tua Cara wants to clinch.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Golov tries to throw a body punch but Tua Cara avoids it by throwing Golov back against the cage.
Tua Cara misses with a knee strike.
Quebro Tua Cara seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Golov managing to block the knees to the body from Tua Cara.
Nice body punch from Golov - that landed with a thud. #T2#
Golov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tua Cara wants to break free but Golov has control.
Golov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Golov.
Golov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Golov tries a body shot but Tua Cara blocks it. #BC2#
Tua Cara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Golov throws out a loose jab but Tua Cara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Golov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A slow jab from Golov misses its intended target.
Tua Cara walks into a straight right hand from Golov.
Tua Cara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Golov throws a right hand that misses
and Tua Cara counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tua Cara tries to clinch up but Golov circles away and keeps his distance.
Tua Cara scores with a nice head shot.#T3#
Golov misses with an uppercut. Tua Cara saw that one coming.
Despite the aggression on Tua Cara's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tua Cara misses with a hook. Golov ducked under it nicely.
Golov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Golov looks to land a left hand but Tua Cara moved out of range nicely.
Golov lands a body shot.
Quebro Tua Cara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Golov throws an overhand right that lands on Tua Cara's shoulder, as Tua Cara tries to avoid the shot.
Tua Cara pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Golov back to the cage. Tua Cara follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Tua Cara tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Golov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jab, jab by Golov - just one landing.
Quebro Tua Cara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Golov misses with a hook.
Golov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Golov gets the takedown into side control.
Tua Cara tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tua Cara is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Golov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tua Cara?
Grigori Golov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Golov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tua Cara is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Grigori Golov.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Golov, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Grigori Golov!

Event: GAMMA#1098 Cormac v Oliver
Date: Sep 28, 2024

#R1#
Desceosarrafo doesn't manage to clinch there - Norling circles away.
Norling was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice shot lands for Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo throws an overhand right that lands on Norling's shoulder, as Norling tries to avoid the shot.
Norling swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Norling avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Norling avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Norling swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Norling jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Desceosarrafo moves to clinch but Norling breaks away
and Norling counters with a body kick that stops Desceosarrafo in his tracks momentarily.
Desceosarrafo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Norling counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Desceosarrafo misses with a few strikes there.
Norling thows a body kick. Desceosarrafo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Desceosarrafo wants to clinch.#T1#
Desceosarrafo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Norling.
Desceosarrafo tries to clinch but Norling is having none of it.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Desceosarrafo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Norling throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Desceosarrafo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Desceosarrafo tries to close the distance and clinch but Norling swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Norling avoids a punch combination nicely.
Desceosarrafo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Desceosarrafo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It appears Norling was looking to counter with a kick there.
Desceosarrafo misses with a wild combination.
Some wild striking there from Desceosarrafo. #T2#
Desceosarrafo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Desceosarrafo tries to close the distance and clinch but Norling swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Norling misses its target.
Norling slips a jab and a cross from Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Norling. Norling circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Norling throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Desceosarrafo misses with a series of wild punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Desceosarrafo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An attempted straight right counter from Norling misses the target.
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!
Norling misses with a low kick.
Desceosarrafo slips under a jab from Norling.
Norling moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Norling wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Norling lands a jab to the head.
Desceosarrafo misses with a hook.
Desceosarrafo tries to bum rush Norling with a series of wild strikes but Norling uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Norling tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Desceosarrafo was well out of range. Poor timing from Norling.
Desceosarrafo scores with a nice right hand.
Desceosarrafo throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Norling to counter with a crisp jab.
Desceosarrafo tests Norling's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Desceosarrafo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Desceosarrafo duly obliges.
Desceosarrafo misses with a double jab
and Norling counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Ricardo Desceosarrafo has been cut.
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!
Norling showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Norling.
We've been informed that Desceosarrafo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Norling throws a body kick that misses.
Desceosarrafo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Norling.
Desceosarrafo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Norling avoids a punch combination nicely.
Norling throws a quick counter kick to the body but Desceosarrafo avoids it.#CL2#
Desceosarrafo has Norling up against the cage in a clinch.
Desceosarrafo gets through Norling's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Norling misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Desceosarrafo struggles to land a body shot inside as Norling controls his hands. #BC2#
Desceosarrafo manages to break the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo throws a series of punches but Norling moves out of range.
It appears Norling was looking to counter with a kick there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Desceosarrafo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Desceosarrafo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Desceosarrafo darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Desceosarrafo clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Desceosarrafo manages to break the clinch.
Norling swings for the body but Desceosarrafo moves out of range.
Desceosarrafo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Norling keeps the fight on the outside.
It appears Norling was looking to counter with a kick there.
Desceosarrafo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Norling circles away quickly and effectively.
Desceosarrafo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Norling counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Norling cracks Desceosarrafo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Desceosarrafo looks to land a combination. Norling sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Norling is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Desceosarrafo avoids a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Desceosarrafo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Desceosarrafo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Norling circles away quickly and effectively.
Desceosarrafo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Norling moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Desceosarrafo misses with a two punch combination.
Desceosarrafo looks to land a combination but Norling avoids it well.
Nice cross by Norling.
Desceosarrafo tries to bum rush Norling with a series of wild strikes but Norling uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Desceosarrafo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Norling counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Desceosarrafo checks a low kick from Norling.
Desceosarrafo scores with a three punch combo!
Desceosarrafo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Desceosarrafo misses with an uppercut
enabling Norling to counter with a crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Desceosarrafo. Those never looked like landing.
Desceosarrafo scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Desceosarrafo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Desceosarrafo throws a right and a left that Norling avoids nicely.
Norling is looking to counter with a body kick.#T2#
Desceosarrafo throws a big shot that misses.
Norling swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Desceosarrafo throws a right and a left that Norling avoids nicely.
Norling fires out a quick counter leg kick but Desceosarrafo just manages to avoid it.
Desceosarrafo is breathing heavily.
Norling throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Norling finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Norling throws a hook but Desceosarrafo blocks it.
Desceosarrafo ducks under a wild hook from Norling.
Desceosarrafo 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.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Norling.
Norling showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Desceosarrafo.
Norling misses with a wild body shot.
Desceosarrafo misses with a combination
and Norling connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Desceosarrafo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Norling counters with a nice low kick that buckles Desceosarrafo's knee momentarily.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Norling throws a body kick that misses.
Desceosarrafo swinging wildly here.
Norling pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Desceosarrafo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Norling manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Norling jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Norling avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Norling was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Desceosarrafo.
Norling walks into a straight right hand from Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Norling is looking for a counter combo.
Norling pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Desceosarrafo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Desceosarrafo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Desceosarrafo misses with the combination.
Desceosarrafo wants to clinch.
Desceosarrafo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Norling is looking to counter with head kicks.
Norling throws a head kick but Desceosarrafo moves out of range.
Norling scoring well with a low kick there.
Norling misses with a leg kick.
Desceosarrafo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Norling manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Norling seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Desceosarrafo misses with a double jab.
Norling scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Desceosarrafo misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ricardo Desceosarrafo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Desceosarrafo's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Desceosarrafo wants to clinch.
Desceosarrafo throws a series of punches but Norling avoids them all with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Desceosarrafo. Those never looked like landing.
Desceosarrafo darts in trying to clinch
and Norling counters with a straight right hand.
Desceosarrafo looks to land a combination but Norling avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norling slips under a jab.
Norling quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Desceosarrafo is looking to clinch.
Desceosarrafo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Norling circles away quickly and effectively.
Desceosarrafo throws a nice looking combination but Norling bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Desceosarrafo darts in trying to clinch
and Norling counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Desceosarrafo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
A punch combination from Desceosarrafo misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Norling lands a nice looking body kick.
A cross from Norling lands.
Norling lands an overhand right.
Norling lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Desceosarrafo falls backwards - clearly groggy! Norling dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nils Norling!
After the fight, Nils Norling 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: DMMA 348 King v Caruga
Date: Sep 08, 2024

#R1##CL2#
P Cruz has closed the distance and engaged Auston in a clinch.
P Cruz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
P Cruz throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
P Cruz manages to break the clinch.
P Cruz slips under a jab.
No joy there for Auston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
P Cruz is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
P Cruz moves into the clinch.
P Cruz effectively controlling the action here.
P Cruz taking a breather.
P Cruz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Auston working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Auston.
P Cruz blocks the elbow strike. #BC2#
P Cruz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
P Cruz pushes Auston up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
P Cruz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
P Cruz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Auston circles away quickly and effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
P Cruz clinches up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
P Cruz is trying to push Auston away but Auston has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
P Cruz breaks from the clinch.
P Cruz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Auston thows a left - swing and a miss!
Auston tries a low kick but P Cruz avoids it.
Auston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but P Cruz manages to avoid it.
P Cruz slips a jab from Auston.
Auston scores with a hook.
Auston swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting P Cruz counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Robbie Auston has been cut.#CL2#
P Cruz closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
P Cruz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A clash of legs there as P Cruz blocks the low kick.
P Cruz unleashes a big counter combination but Auston bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
P Cruz instigates a clinch.
Auston lands with a short head shot on the inside.
P Cruz is trying to stall. #BC2#
P Cruz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
P Cruz 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.
We've been told by Auston's head coaches at LA FIGHT BARN that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Auston drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks P Cruz right on the button. P Cruz goes down! Auston follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Auston gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robbie Auston!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 05, 2024

#R1#
Koli misses the jab.
Ignorante fails with the takedown
and Koli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ignorante attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ignorante looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Koli dips to his left and cracks Ignorante with an uppercut!
Ignorante has a takedown stuffed.
Koli only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignorante shoots in for a takedown but Koli shows good takedown defense.
Koli is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ignorante with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Ignorante. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koli throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ignorante stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Koli.
Koli looks for the body kick but Ignorante saw that one coming.
Koli will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It looked like Ignorante was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Koli explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Koli connects with an inside leg kick.
Ignorante moves out of range of the strikes.
Koli lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ignorante's sensitive parts.
Koli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ignorante was well out of range. Poor timing from Koli.
Ignorante is looking for a counter combo.
Ignorante takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ignorante fails with the takedown
and Koli counters with a thumping low kick.
Sepi Koli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Decent striking displayed by Koli there.
Nice takedown defense from Koli. No joy for Ignorante on that attempt.
Koli is looking to slow Ignorante down with leg kicks.
Ignorante doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Koli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2#
Koli cracks Ignorante with a big right hand and Ignorante goes down!#ROC2#Ignorante is rocked!#SU2#
Koli gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Oh Ignorante is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ignorante tries to clinch there but Koli circles away.
Ignorante seems to have got his legs back now.
Ignorante shoots in but Koli avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Good work by Ignorante as he checks the leg kick.
Koli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ignorante.
Ignorante tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Koli paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Koli connects with a leg kick.
Koli tries to work over Ignorante's front leg with a kick but Ignorante checks it.
Koli displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ignorante.
Koli has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Ignorante fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Koli checks it well. #T3#
Koli connects with an inside leg kick.
Koli misses with a body shot.
Koli misses with an uppercut. Ignorante saw that one coming.
Ignorante shoots in for a takedown but Koli shows good takedown defense.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ignorante or perhaps it was just good defense by Koli, which made it look bad.
Ignorante walks into a left hand.
Ignorante scores with a body shot.
Ignorante gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Koli to counter with a crisp jab.
Ignorante shoots for a takedown but Koli saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ignorante is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Koli. #T4#
Ignorante misses with a head kick. #KD2#
Koli drops Ignorante with a big left hand and mounts him. Ignorante is in big trouble!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koli controlling his opponent. #SU2#
Koli stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Ignorante avoids the body shot from Koli.
Koli defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ignorante.
Koli was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
No joy there for Ignorante, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ignorante closes this distance looking for a takedown but Koli circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ignorante has his takedown stuffed#KD2#
and Koli counters with a right hand that sends Ignorante tumbling to the canvas! Can Koli finish him? He dives into Ignorante's guard looking to do just that!
Ignorante is breathing heavily.
Ignorante trying to keep a closed guard but Koli is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sepi Koli dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Koli fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Ignorante out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Sepi Koli!
A very excited looking Sepi Koli 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 02, 2024

#R1#
Tua Cara moves in looking to clinch but Pandens pushes him off.
Tua Cara moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPandens.
Tua Cara tries to clinch but Pandens moves out of range.
Tua Cara tries to clinch but Pandens moves away
and Pandens counters with a left to the body.
Tua Cara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pandens.
Tua Cara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pandens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pandens 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.
Tua Cara tries to clinch up
and Pandens counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tua Cara is looking to clinch but Pandens is avoiding it.
Tua Cara connects with a nice looking jab.
Tua Cara fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Tua Cara.#CL#
Tua Cara clinches up against the cage.
Pandens misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tua Cara tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pandens avoids it.
Pandens leaning against his opponent. #T1#
Tua Cara misses with a punch on the inside.
Tua Cara misses with some punches.
Pandens misses with a punch on the inside.
Tua Cara lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tua Cara prevents a body shot from Pandens. #BC#
Tua Cara breaks the clinch.
Tua Cara swinging wildly here.
Tua Cara fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pandens with a nice cross.
Tua Cara tries to clinch but Pandens moves out of range.
Pandens throws a body punch but Tua Cara moves out of range.
Tua Cara moves to clinch but Pandens breaks away
and Pandens counters with a left to the body.
Tua Cara throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pandens.
Jab, jab by Tua Cara - just one landing. #T2#
No joy there for Tua Cara, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tua Cara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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#
Tua Cara clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Pandens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pandens throws a leg kick that misses.
Tua Cara is looking to counter punch.
Pandens misses with a straight left.
Pandens throws an overhand right that lands on Tua Cara's shoulder, as Tua Cara tries to avoid the shot.
Pandens keeps the fight on the outside.
Pandens misses with a lunging right hand
and Tua Cara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tua Cara tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tua Cara moves out of range as Pandens strikes.
Tua Cara throws a combination. Pandens tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tua Cara tries to clinch there but Pandens circles away.
Tua Cara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Pandens scores with a nice strike.#CL#
Tua Cara moves into the clinch.
Pandens fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Tua Cara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pandens looks to land a right hand but Tua Cara moved out of range.
Tua Cara looks to clinch
and Pandens counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tua Cara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pandens misses the jab.#CL#
Tua Cara gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tua Cara on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Tua Cara.
Pandens wants to get back to striking at distance but Tua Cara won't allow it.
Tua Cara lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pandens backwards. #BC#
Tua Cara breaks the clinch. #T4#
Tua Cara throws a series of punches but Pandens moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut there from Tua Cara.
Pandens fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tua Cara on the side of the head.
Tua Cara connects with the punch.
Pandens pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pandens 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.
Tua Cara fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pandens circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pandens counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Pandens misses with an uppercut. Tua Cara saw that one coming.
Pandens digs a good body shot into Tua Cara's ribs.
Pandens misses the shot to the body.
Pandens pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tua Cara is out of range and Pandens settles back down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Quebro Tua Cara will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Pandens throws a leg kick
and Tua Cara counters with a nice uppercut.
Tua Cara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pandens throws out a loose jab but Tua Cara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pandens avoids a punch combination nicely.
Quebro Tua Cara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pandens swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tua Cara checks the leg kick.
Tua Cara doesn't manage to clinch there - Pandens circles away.
Tua Cara throws a series of punches but Pandens avoids them all with ease.
Pandens swats away the attempt to clinch by Tua Cara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandens throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tua Cara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Azriel Pandens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pandens thuds a left hand into Tua Cara's body.
Tua Cara slips under a jab from Pandens.#T1#
Pandens takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pandens misses with a head kick.
Pandens feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tua Caras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A decent looking cross lands there for Pandens.
Tua Cara stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tua Cara doesn't manage to clinch there - Pandens circles away.
Pandens throws a jab when Tua Cara was well out of range.
Tua Cara is looking for a counter combo.
Tua Cara fails to land with a series of punches.
Tua Cara lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tua Cara with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pandens looks to land a left hand but Tua Cara moved out of range nicely.
Pandens takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tua Cara closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Pandens counter with a right hand. #T2#
Tua Cara tries to close the distance and clinch but Pandens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pandens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pandens's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tua Cara connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pandens scrambles back to his feet.
Tua Cara blocks a jab.
Tua Cara seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jab by Tua Cara.#ROC#Pandens is rocked!
Pandens fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tua Cara is out of range.
Tua Cara swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pandens is still on wobbly legs! Can Tua Cara finish him?
Pandens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tua Cara was well out of range. Poor timing from Pandens.
Pandens seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Tua Cara moves into range and clinches up with Pandens.
Tua Cara blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Pandens.
A body shot lands from Pandens.
Pandens swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Tua Cara manages to break the clinch.
A big left from Pandens misses. #T3#
Tua Cara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pandens. #CL#
Tua Cara moves into range and clinches up with Pandens.#BC#
Tua Cara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pandens throws an overhand right that lands on Tua Cara's shoulder, as Tua Cara tries to avoid the shot.
No joy there for Tua Cara, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Tua Cara moves into range and clinches up with Pandens.
Quebro Tua Cara has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tua Cara with a knee to the head.
Pandens on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Tua Cara breaks the clinch.
Tua Cara moves out of range of the leg kick from Pandens.
Tua Cara fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pandens appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Pandens.
Tua Cara wants to clinch.#T4#
Pandens throws a shot from downtown. Tua Cara moves away and avoids it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pandens moves forwards but Tua Cara connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pandens shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tua Cara misses with a series of wild punches.
Sloppy strikes from Tua Cara. Those never looked like landing.
Pandens misses with a low kick.
No joy there for Tua Cara, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tua Cara throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pandens.
Tua Cara is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pandens misses with a jab to the body
and Tua Cara counters with a series of strikes. Pandens will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pandens misses with a looping right.
Jab, jab by Pandens - just one landing.
Pandens misses with an uppercut
and Tua Cara counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Quebro Tua Cara dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Tua Cara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pandens now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tua Cara blocks a jab.
Tua Cara is looking to land body kicks.#CL#
Tua Cara rushes Pandens and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tua Cara prevents a body shot from Pandens.
Pandens working aggressively here.
Tua Cara being controlled against the cage.
Pandens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Tua Cara.
Pandens is stalling here. #BC2#
Pandens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pandens avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Pandens misses with a lunging right hand
letting Tua Cara counter with a right hand.
Pandens swings widly with a right hand
and Tua Cara counters with a nice uppercut.
Pandens throws out a loose jab but Tua Cara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tua Cara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tua Cara tries to clinch
and Pandens counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tua Cara throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tua Cara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pandens can do to turn this around?
Pandens tried to score with a low kick but Tua Cara checks it.
Pandens looks to land a body kick but Tua Cara moved away.
Pandens swats away the attempt to clinch by Tua Cara.
Tua Cara tries to clinch up.
Pandens throws a looping overhand right but Tua Cara ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Tua Cara takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Quebro Tua Cara has been cut.
Pandens walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tua Cara checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tua Cara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tua Cara ducks under a wild hook from Pandens.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tua Cara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pandens looks to land a left hand but Tua Cara moved out of range nicely.
Tua Cara fails to land with a series of punches.
Pandens throws a body kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tua Cara takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tua Cara moves in looking to clinch but Pandens pushes him off.
Pandens keeps the fight on the outside.
Tua Cara moves in looking to clinch but Pandens pushes him off.#T3#
Tua Cara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pandens.
Tua Cara lands a jab-cross combination.
A swing and a miss from Pandens.
Pandens lands a lovely overhand right.
Donk. Tua Cara catches Pandens right on the button with a cross.
Tua Cara tries to clinch but Pandens moves out of range.
Tua Cara goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pandens tries a low kick but Tua Cara avoids it.
Tua Cara looks to land a combination. Pandens sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tua Cara fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tua Cara blocks a head kick by Pandens.
Tua Cara bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pandens's head.#T4#
Pandens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tua Cara was well out of range. Poor timing from Pandens.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pandens, as that shot connected.
Pandens moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tua Cara cracks Pandens with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pandens misses with a left hand
and Tua Cara counters with a left and a right that stings Pandens.
Good work by Tua Cara as he checks the leg kick.
Tua Cara seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tua Cara looks to land a combination but Pandens avoids it well.
Tua Cara closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Pandens looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tua Cara throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Quebro Tua Cara is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tua Cara looks to land a combination but Pandens avoids it well.
Azriel Pandens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tua Cara checks a low kick from Pandens.

And that's the end of the fight!
Quebro Tua Cara showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tua Cara 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quebro Tua Cara!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 25, 2024

#R1#
A jab from Tua Cara finds it's way through Kiang's defenses.
Tua Cara lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tua Cara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kiang gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tua Cara.#CL#
Tua Cara has Kiang up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Tua Cara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kiang takes one to the side of the head.
Tua Cara moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Tua Cara gets a clinch. #T1#
Kiang is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Tua Cara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tua Cara pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kiang back to the cage. Tua Cara follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A punch combination from Tua Cara misses.
Kiang is trying to counter with his kicks.
Tua Cara misses with a two punch combination.
And Kiang responds with a good body kick, but Tua Cara manages to step out the way in time.
Tua Cara fails to land with a series of punches.
Kiang let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tua Cara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kiang takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Tua Cara breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from Tua Cara misses.
Quebro Tua Cara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kiang throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Tua Cara moves into range and clinches up with Kiang.#BC#
Tua Cara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3##CL#
Tua Cara forces Kiang back against the cage and clinches.
Tua Cara has Kiang pressed against the cage. #BC#
Tua Cara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tua Cara with a jab.#CL#
Kiang gets tackled into the cage by Tua Cara. Tua Cara maintains the clinch.
Kiang wants a takedown but no success here.
Knees to the body from Tua Cara.
Kiang looks winded!
A short left from Tua Cara. #T4#
Tua Cara lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tua Cara is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Still in the clinch, Tua Cara scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#Kiang is rocked!
A short right from Tua Cara on the inside.
Kiang is still on wobbly legs! Can Tua Cara finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tua Cara creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Kiang with a big uppercut! Kiang tries to clinch up but Tua Cara pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Kiang to the mat! Kiang covers up and Tua Cara unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Quebro Tua Cara!

Event: GAMMA#1085 Ritori v River
Date: Aug 10, 2024

#R1#
Tua Cara misses with a double jab.
Tua Cara smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tua Cara doesn't manage to clinch there - Haze circles away.
A jab from Haze misses.
Haze misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tua Cara.
Tua Cara throws a right hand that Haze ducks under and follows up with a left that Haze also avoids with ease.
Haze is looking to counter with a body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Haze there.
Haze scores with a spinning back kick!
Tua Cara with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Haze to score with a decent uppercut.
Tua Cara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Tua Cara closes the distance and clinches.
Tua Cara stalling against the cage.
Haze lands a body punch.
Haze lands an elbow inside that Tua Cara shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Quebro Tua Cara has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haze lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tua Cara backwards.
Haze misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tua Cara lands a right hand. #TD#
Haze has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Tua Cara regains guard immediately. #T1#
Haze trying to control the position from guard on top but Tua Cara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tua Cara wants to get back to his feet but Haze is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haze trying to control the position from guard on top but Tua Cara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tua Cara working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Haze .
Haze throwing strikes from guard but Tua Cara blocks nicely.
Tua Cara keeping full guard, as Haze tries to pass.
Haze wants to control from the top but Tua Cara keeps moving. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Haze is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Haze in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Haze lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Haze 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Haze 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tua Cara is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Haze throws a big elbow that misses.
Tua Cara wants to get back to his feet but Haze is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3##ES2#
Tua Cara has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Haze has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Haze tries to work over Tua Cara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Haze misses with a punch to the body.
Tua Cara lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tua Cara creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Haze lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tua Cara managing to block the knees to the body from Haze .
Tua Cara working aggressively here.
Tua Cara wants to break the clinch but can't.
Haze throws a punch but it's blocked by Tua Cara.
Haze is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Tua Cara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tua Cara throws a combination that misses
and Haze counters with a nice uppercut.
Quebro Tua Cara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Haze tries to keep at a distance but Tua Cara has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tua Cara lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tua Cara keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Haze 's efforts to push away.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Haze . #BC2#
Tua Cara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tua Cara misses with a wild combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tua Cara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Haze has been working on his balance at Gumburcules Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Tua Cara.
A jab from Tua Cara misses.
Tua Cara connects with a right hand. Haze shakes it off.
Tua Cara fails to land with a series of punches.
Tua Cara walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tua Cara takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Haze goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Haze is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Haze cracks Tua Cara with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Haze avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Darryl Haze will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Quebro Tua Cara's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Tua Cara misses with a jab, cross combination.
Haze throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tua Cara avoids it.
Decent striking displayed by Haze there.
Darryl Haze is winning the standup battle so far.
Haze with a hook.
Tua Cara has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tua Cara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tua Cara takes one to the side of the head.
Haze lands a nice hook to Tua Cara's body. Tua Cara takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Haze missing with a left hand there. Tua Cara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tua Cara misses with a two punch combination.
Haze swats away the attempt to clinch by Tua Cara.
A counter left hand to the body from Haze misses its target.
Tua Cara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tua Cara tries to clinch there but Haze circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haze takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL2#
Tua Cara clinches.
Tua Cara lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Haze backwards.
Tua Cara's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tua Cara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tua Cara blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Haze tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tua Cara's elbow. #BC2#
Tua Cara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Haze shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tua Cara but Tua Cara pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tua Cara is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Haze .
A slow jab from Haze misses its intended target.
Tua Cara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haze .
Haze misses with a looping left.
Tua Cara staying out of range there.
As Haze backs off Tua Cara throws a huge counter combo but Haze manages to avoid it all.
Haze misses with a looping right.
Tua Cara unleashes a big counter combination but Haze bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Haze throws an overhand right that lands on Tua Cara's shoulder, as Tua Cara tries to avoid the shot.
Tua Cara tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tua Cara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A right-left combo lands from Tua Cara.
Haze throws a wild body kick that Tua Cara sees coming a mile off.
Haze lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Tua Cara moves into range and clinches up with Haze .#T2#
Haze struggles to land a body shot inside as Tua Cara controls his hands.
Tua Cara trying to stall but Haze improves his position.
Haze misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Tua Cara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch combination from Tua Cara misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Haze misses the target.
Haze avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tua Cara slips under a jab.
Tua Cara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tua Cara displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Haze .
Haze lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tua Cara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Haze takes one to the side of the head.
Tua Cara is looking to clinch. #T3#
Haze lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Haze explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Haze scores with a shot to the body.
Haze misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Tua Cara moves into the clinch successfully.
Haze on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Tua Cara.
Haze working aggressively here. #BC2#
Tua Cara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tua Cara moves out of range of the strikes.
A shot to the liver by Haze . Beautiful body shot.
Haze changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tua Cara tries to avoid it but Haze manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tua Cara to the ground. Tua Cara escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darryl Haze . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tua Cara tries to clinch but Haze moves out of range.
Haze ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tua Cara moves away.
Tua Cara avoids the body shot from Haze .
A combination from Tua Cara does no damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tua Cara wants to clinch.#T4#
Haze punishes Tua Cara's body with a nice straight punch.
Haze misses with a straight right.
Haze lands with a straight right. Tua Cara didn't see that one coming.
Tua Cara tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Haze paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Quebro Tua Cara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tua Cara swinging wildly here.
Tua Cara misses with the combination.
Haze cracks Tua Cara with a good jab.
Haze connects with an inside leg kick.
Tua Cara lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Haze backs up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tua Cara misses with a two punch combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tua Cara!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Darryl Haze will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Quebro Tua Cara's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Tua Cara takes one to the side of the head.
Haze scores with a hook to the body. Tua Cara takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tua Cara tries to close the distance and clinch up but Haze swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Haze looks to land a right hand but Tua Cara moved out of range.
Haze throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Tua Cara clinches with his opponent.
Haze lands a right hand.
Tua Cara stalls.
Tua Cara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Haze tries to throw a body punch but Tua Cara avoids it by throwing Haze back against the cage.
Tua Cara working Haze over with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haze has had enough of the clinch but Tua Cara keeps him there for the moment.
Tua Cara landing knees to the head.
Haze wants to get back to striking at distance but Tua Cara won't allow it.
Haze blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Haze fails to land. #T1#
Haze tries to break free but Tua Cara pushes him back against the cage.
Tua Cara makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Quebro Tua Cara seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tua Cara missing with knees to the body.
Tua Cara stalling in the clinch but Haze improves position.
Haze on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #TD#
Haze has hold of one of Tua Cara's legs. Tua Cara is fighting the takedown attempt but Haze gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tua Cara wants to stand up but Haze is controlling him.
Haze working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Haze connects with a couple of short punches.
Haze wants to control from the top but Tua Cara keeps moving.
Tua Cara wants to stand but Haze is controlling the position. #T2##ES2#
Tua Cara manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Haze goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tua Cara avoids the elbow strike from Haze , against the cage.
Tua Cara has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Haze seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tua Cara can turn it around.
Haze tries to throw a body punch but Tua Cara avoids it by throwing Haze back against the cage. #BC#
Haze breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Haze throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tua Cara shapes to counter with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haze takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tua Cara takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
Tua Cara moves into the clinch.
Haze misses with a punch on the inside.
Haze misses with a body punch.
A short right from Tua Cara.
Tua Cara unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tua Cara has Haze pushed against the cage.#T3#
Haze lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Haze lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tua Cara crunches a lovely knee into Haze 's ribcage.
Haze throws a punch but it's blocked by Tua Cara.
Quebro Tua Cara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC#
Haze manages to break the clinch.
Haze blocks a jab.
Darryl Haze is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Haze throws a wild body kick that Tua Cara sees coming a mile off.
Haze lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tua Cara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Haze lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Haze . Tua Cara shrugs it off though.
Haze bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tua Cara's head.
Tua Cara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
A big left from Tua Cara misses.
Haze fails to land the takedown.
Tua Cara is looking for the big counter here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Haze .#CL2#
Tua Cara has managed to clinch.
Haze doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tua Cara pushes Haze back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tua Cara tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Haze on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Haze drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tua Cara is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darryl Haze . That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Tua Cara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Haze throws a shot from downtown. Tua Cara moves away and avoids it.
Haze darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Quebro Tua Cara.
I think Haze has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Darryl Haze !
A relieved looking Darryl Haze 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: DMMA 338 Sitsongrit vs Pavlek
Date: Aug 10, 2024

#R1#
P Cruz throws a body punch but McCain moves out of range.
P Cruz stalks McCain and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McCain 's face. McCain staggers backwards, shaken.
McCain swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by P Cruz.
McCain showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from P Cruz.
McCain takes a swing at P Cruz's ribcage but misses.
McCain misses with a left hand
and P Cruz counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
P Cruz moves into range and clinches up with McCain .
P Cruz lands a nice uppercut.
P Cruz stalling the fight.
McCain struggles to land a body shot inside as P Cruz controls his hands.
A short uppercut from McCain .
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!#BC2#
P Cruz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
P Cruz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McCain scores with a counter punch that sends P Cruz to the canvas! McCain smells blood - he's punishing P Cruz with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! P Cruz has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucas McCain !
A relieved looking Lucas McCain 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: SYN 1083 Danger vs Krylov
Date: Jul 21, 2024

#R1#
Desceosarrafo misses with a series of wild punches.
Desceosarrafo leaves Pizziconi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Pizziconi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Desceosarrafo was covering up waiting for the punch and Pizziconi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pizziconi's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SU#
Pizziconi stands up from Desceosarrafo's guard - Pizziconi perhaps looking for a knockout.
A punch combination from Desceosarrafo misses.
Pizziconi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Desceosarrafo circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pizziconi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Desceosarrafo fails to land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Desceosarrafo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Desceosarrafo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Desceosarrafo lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Pizziconi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Desceosarrafo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pizziconi takes one on the button.
Desceosarrafo fails to land with a series of punches.
Pizziconi ducks under a wild hook from Desceosarrafo.
Pizziconi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Desceosarrafo slaps away a takedown attempt from Pizziconi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Desceosarrafo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Pizziconi counters by clinching up.
Desceosarrafo wants to break the clinch but can't.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Desceosarrafo.
A short uppercut from Desceosarrafo.
Pizziconi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Desceosarrafo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osmany Pizziconi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Desceosarrafo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Desceosarrafo manages to break the clinch.
A left and a right from Desceosarrafo both land. Nice combination. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Pizziconi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Desceosarrafo's half guard.
Desceosarrafo wants to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Desceosarrafo manages to escape and get back to his feet! #CL#
Pizziconi clinches with his opponent.
Pizziconi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Desceosarrafo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Desceosarrafo breaks from the clinch.
Pizziconi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Pizziconi gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Desceosarrafo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Desceosarrafo misses with the head strike.
Pizziconi prevents Desceosarrafo from breaking the clinch.
Pizziconi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Desceosarrafo to keep the fight standing.
Pizziconi tries to pull guard but Desceosarrafo won't allow it. #T3##BC2#
Desceosarrafo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pizziconi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Desceosarrafo misses with the combination.
Pizziconi slips a jab and a cross from Desceosarrafo. #CL2#
Desceosarrafo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Desceosarrafo working aggressively here.
Desceosarrafo tries to break the clinch but Pizziconi is controlling the position.
Pizziconi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Desceosarrafo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Desceosarrafo misses with a punch on the inside.
Pizziconi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Desceosarrafo to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Desceosarrafo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've been informed that Desceosarrafo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4##TD#
Pizziconi gets a double leg takedown into Desceosarrafo's guard.

Desceosarrafo has his feet on Pizziconi's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
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!
Desceosarrafo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Desceosarrafo tries to bum rush Pizziconi with a series of wild strikes but Pizziconi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD#
Pizziconi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Desceosarrafo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Desceosarrafo wants to get back to his feet.
Pizziconi trying to control the action but Desceosarrafo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Pizziconi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Desceosarrafo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Desceosarrafo tries to escape but Pizziconi is in control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Desceosarrafo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Desceosarrafo slaps away a takedown attempt from Pizziconi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Desceosarrafo misses the jab.
Desceosarrafo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pizziconi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Desceosarrafo circles away.
A nice side step and Desceosarrafo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pizziconi is defended easily by Desceosarrafo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osmany Pizziconi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pizziconi is looking to clinch.
Pizziconi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Desceosarrafo feints a jab promting Pizziconi to slip. Desceosarrafo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pizziconi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Desceosarrafo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL2#
Desceosarrafo rushes Pizziconi and presses him up against the cage.
Desceosarrafo pushes Pizziconi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Pizziconi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Desceosarrafo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pizziconi fails to pull guard. #BC2#
Desceosarrafo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sloppy strikes from Desceosarrafo. Those never looked like landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pizziconi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pizziconi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Osmany Pizziconi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Pizziconi clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo just leaning against Pizziconi, taking a breather.
Pizziconi tries to score a body lock takedown but Desceosarrafo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Desceosarrafo lands with a right to the head.
Desceosarrafo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Desceosarrafo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Desceosarrafo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pizziconi circles away quickly and effectively.
Pizziconi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Desceosarrafo fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Desceosarrafo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Desceosarrafo tries to bum rush Pizziconi with a series of wild strikes but Pizziconi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Desceosarrafo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pizziconi on the side of the head. #CL#
Pizziconi has managed to clinch.
Pizziconi wants a takedown but no success here.
Pizziconi misses with a punch to the body.
Pizziconi wants a takedown.
Desceosarrafo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The referee calls for Desceosarrafo to work.
Pizziconi blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Desceosarrafo has a couple of punches blocked by Pizziconi.
Pizziconi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Desceosarrafo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Desceosarrafo prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC2#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Desceosarrafo darts in and clinches Pizziconi up against the cage.#TD#
Pizziconi has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Desceosarrafo uses from the top position. #SU2#
Desceosarrafo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Pizziconi shoots in looking for a takedown but Desceosarrafo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pizziconi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pizziconi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pizziconi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Desceosarrafo misses with an uppercut
and Pizziconi counters with a series of strikes. Desceosarrafo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Desceosarrafo misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
Desceosarrafo fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Desceosarrafo misses.
Desceosarrafo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pizziconi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pizziconi wants to land a leg kick but Desceosarrafo is out of range.
Pizziconi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Desceosarrafo defends well and Pizziconi ends up having to push Desceosarrafo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pizziconi wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Desceosarrafo is trying to break the clinch but Pizziconi has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Desceosarrafo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Desceosarrafo forces Pizziconi back against the cage and clinches.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Desceosarrafo can't break the clinch.
Desceosarrafo struggles to land a body shot inside as Pizziconi controls his hands. #BC2#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Desceosarrafo scores with a decent looking hook.
Desceosarrafo swinging wildly here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Desceosarrafo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Pizziconi dives in and grabs Desceosarrafo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Desceosarrafo pushes down on Pizziconi's head and hops out.
Desceosarrafo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pizziconi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pizziconi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Desceosarrafo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Desceosarrafo closes the distance and clinches.
Pizziconi blocking some punches.
Desceosarrafo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Desceosarrafo can't break the clinch. #BC#
Pizziconi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Desceosarrafo throws a right hand that Pizziconi ducks under and follows up with a left that Pizziconi also avoids with ease.
Desceosarrafo missing with a left hand there. Pizziconi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Desceosarrafo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pizziconi has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pizziconi wants to clinch but Desceosarrafo slips to the side
and Desceosarrafo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Pizziconi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Desceosarrafo's half guard.

Desceosarrafo makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T1##CL2#
Desceosarrafo closes the distance and pushes Pizziconi back into the cage.
Pizziconi is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Pizziconi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pizziconi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Desceosarrafo circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osmany Pizziconi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Desceosarrafo fails to land with a series of punches.
Pizziconi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pizziconi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Desceosarrafo throws out the jab.
Pizziconi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL2#
Desceosarrafo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pizziconi wants to take the fight to the mat but Desceosarrafo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pizziconi backwards. #BC2#
Desceosarrafo manages to break the clinch.
Desceosarrafo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pizziconi's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Desceosarrafo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Desceosarrafo throws a nice looking combination but Pizziconi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Desceosarrafo misses with a combination
and Pizziconi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T2#
Desceosarrafo missing with a left hand there. Pizziconi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pizziconi shoots in looking for a takedown. Desceosarrafo tries to sprawl out of it but Pizziconi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Desceosarrafo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pizziconi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pizziconi tries for a takedown but Desceosarrafo circles away easily
enabling Desceosarrafo to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Desceosarrafo takes the fight into the clinch.
Pizziconi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo stops a takedown attempt from Pizziconi.
Pizziconi swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Desceosarrafo fails to land.
Desceosarrafo lands a body shot.
Desceosarrafo lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch. #CL#
Pizziconi moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch.
Pizziconi circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Desceosarrafo rushes Pizziconi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Desceosarrafo manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Desceosarrafo does no damage.
Pizziconi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Desceosarrafo's waist but Desceosarrafo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pizziconi off to one side.
Pizziconi is looking to clinch.
Pizziconi throws a series of punches but Desceosarrafo avoids them all with ease.
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Desceosarrafo but Desceosarrafo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Osmany Pizziconi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Desceosarrafo scores with a sloppy right hand. Pizziconi should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Desceosarrafo moves into range and clinches up with Pizziconi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pizziconi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Desceosarrafo walks away with a smile on his face. Pizziconi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pizziconi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Desceosarrafo is fending him off so far but Pizziconi persists. Nope, Desceosarrafo circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Desceosarrafo closes the distance and pushes Pizziconi back into the cage.
Pizziconi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Still in the clinch, Desceosarrafo scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo effectively controlling the action here.
Desceosarrafo gets underhooks to prevent Pizziconi's takedown attempt. #BC2#
Desceosarrafo breaks from the clinch.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pizziconi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Desceosarrafo's hands.

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

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

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

Event: DMMA 331 Kwong vs Brown 2
Date: Jul 14, 2024

#R1#
Chestner 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. #CL2#
P Cruz has managed to clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chestner.
Chestner misses with a punch on the inside.
Chestner working aggressively here.
P Cruz lands a knee to the head.
Chestner working aggressively here.
P Cruz blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by P Cruz.
Chestner misses with the head strike.
Chestner can't find room to land a body shot as P Cruz controls the action.
P Cruz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chestner.
P Cruz leaning against his opponent.
P Cruz working Chestner over with knees to the body.
P Cruz lands a nice knee to the body.
Chestner is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
P Cruz lands an uppercut.#BC2#
P Cruz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
P Cruz closes the distance and clinches.
P Cruz lands a left hand.
Chestner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on P Cruz - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A head punch on the inside from Chestner fails to land. #T1#
P Cruz leaning against his opponent.
P Cruz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chestner backwards. #BC2#
P Cruz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chestner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
P Cruz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Chestner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ricardo P Cruz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chestner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by P Cruz.
Chestner swats away the attempt to clinch by P Cruz.#CL2#
P Cruz closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
P Cruz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
P Cruz defending well as Chestner loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
P Cruz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chestner working aggressively here. #BC2#
P Cruz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
P Cruz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2#
P Cruz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chestner swings wildly with an uppercut but P Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
P Cruz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
P Cruz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chestner can't find room to land a body shot as P Cruz controls the action.
P Cruz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
P Cruz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chestner has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by P Cruz after a bit of a struggle.
P Cruz blocking some punches.
P Cruz has Chestner pressed against the cage, preventing Chestner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
P Cruz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
P Cruz is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC2#
P Cruz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
P Cruz gets a clinch.
Chestner throws a head punch that misses.
Chestner can't find room to land a body shot as P Cruz controls the action.
P Cruz has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Chestner seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if P Cruz can turn it around.
P Cruz lands a nice uppercut.
A knee to the head by P Cruz. #CUT2#It looks like Brad Chestner has been cut.#T3#
P Cruz stalls.
P Cruz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Chestner.
P Cruz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chestner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Come on P Cruz - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Chestner misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
P Cruz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
P Cruz scores with a jab to the head.
Chestner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from P Cruz.
Chestner throws a right hand that misses
letting P Cruz counter with a right hand.
P Cruz tries to clinch but Chestner is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Chestner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
P Cruz fails in his attempt to clinch.
P Cruz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chestner was well out of range. Poor timing from P Cruz.
Chestner avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T4##CL2#
P Cruz pushes Chestner up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chestner.
P Cruz trying to control the position but instead, Chestner has worked for underhooks and has pushed P Cruz into the cage.
Chestner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chestner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chestner can't find room to land a body shot as P Cruz controls the action.
Chestner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Chestner fails to land.
Chestner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chestner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chestner misses with a body punch. #BC2#
P Cruz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Chestner gets tackled into the cage by P Cruz. P Cruz maintains the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short body shot lands from Chestner as the two fighters clinch.
P Cruz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chestners head.
P Cruz has Chestner pushed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo P Cruz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brad Chestner's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
P Cruz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chestner throws the left hand but P Cruz avoids the punch easily.
P Cruz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
P Cruz throws a leg kick that is checked
and P Cruz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fight stays on the outside here - P Cruz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
P Cruz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chestner counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
P Cruz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chestner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chestner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with P Cruz's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Chestner fails to land.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
P Cruz tries a knee to the head but Chestner blocks it.
Stalling in the clinch from P Cruz.
A short left from P Cruz.
Still in the clinch, Chestner scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Chestner throws a punch but it's blocked by P Cruz.
Chestner lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#P Cruz is rocked!
Chestner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chestner tries to work over P Cruz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
P Cruz prevents a body shot from Chestner.
A head punch on the inside from Chestner fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Chestner fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Chestner fails to land.
Chestner tries to work over P Cruz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
P Cruz lands a knee to the body.
Ricardo P Cruz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chestner swings wildly with an uppercut but P Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from P Cruz.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
P Cruz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
P Cruz crunches a lovely knee into Chestner's ribcage.#BC2#
P Cruz breaks the clinch. #CL2#
P Cruz darts in and clinches Chestner up against the cage.
Chestner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chestner. #T2##BC2#
P Cruz breaks from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
P Cruz pushes Chestner up against the cage in a clinch.
P Cruz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
P Cruz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Chestner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of P Cruz backwards.
P Cruz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
P Cruz unloads a knee to the mid-section.
P Cruz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Chestner's face.
P Cruz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
P Cruz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from P Cruz.
P Cruz lands a knee to the body.
P Cruz lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
P Cruz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chestner throws a body shot but no joy.
P Cruz is looking for the big counter here.
P Cruz fails with an attempt to clinch.
P Cruz throws the kick towards the body but Chestner avoids it.#T3#
Good shot there by P Cruz.
Ricardo P Cruz seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
P Cruz takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
P Cruz manages to break the clinch.
P Cruz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chestner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
P Cruz thows a body kick. Chestner tries to catch it but that hurt him.
P Cruz tries to clinch up.
Chestner throws a big shot that misses.
P Cruz blocks a jab.#CL2#
Chestner gets tackled into the cage by P Cruz. P Cruz maintains the clinch.
P Cruz trying to stall but Chestner improves his position.
Chestner lands a nice uppercut.
Chestner misses with a punch on the inside.
Chestner misses with the head strike. #BC2#
P Cruz breaks from the clinch. #T4##CL2#
P Cruz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chestner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt P Cruz or not.
Chestner misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chestner tries to work over P Cruz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chestner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of P Cruzs head.
P Cruz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Chestner swings wildly with an uppercut but P Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it.
P Cruz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, P Cruz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
P Cruz taking a breather.
Chestner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chestner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
P Cruz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A combination from Chestner does no damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo P Cruz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brad Chestner's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
P Cruz lands a really nice looking cross but Chestner seems unphased.
A head kick misses from P Cruz.
Chestner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck for Chestner with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
P Cruz closes the distance and pushes Chestner back into the cage.#BC2#
P Cruz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
P Cruz is looking to clinch. #CL2#
P Cruz clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
P Cruz blocking some punches.
P Cruz prevents a body shot from Chestner. #BC2#
P Cruz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
P Cruz doesn't manage to clinch there - Chestner circles away.
A jab from Chestner misses.
P Cruz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T1#
A jab from Chestner misses. #CL2#
P Cruz has taken the fight to the clinch.
P Cruz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chestner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of P Cruz backwards.
Chestner tries to work over P Cruz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chestner goes for a takedown attempt but P Cruz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
P Cruz wants to clinch.
Chestner was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Chestner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but P Cruz manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Chestner tries to keep at a distance but P Cruz has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
P Cruz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chestner is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
P Cruz wants to clinch up but Chestner keeps it at a distance.
Chestner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chestner takes a swing at P Cruz's ribcage but misses. #T2##CL2#
P Cruz rushes Chestner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Good body shot from Chestner.
P Cruz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chestner tries to work over P Cruz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
P Cruz blocks a body shot from Chestner.
P Cruz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by P Cruz. #BC2#
P Cruz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chestner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chestner takes one to the side of the head. #CL2#
P Cruz rushes Chestner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
P Cruz scores with a shot to the side of Chestner's head.
Chestner lands a nice uppercut.
P Cruz stalling the fight.
P Cruz unloads a knee to the mid-section.
P Cruz effectively controlling the action here.
P Cruz blocking some punches.
Brad Chestner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Chestner tries to throw a body punch but P Cruz avoids it by throwing Chestner back against the cage.
P Cruz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from P Cruz.
Chestner misses with a body punch.
Chestner lands a left hand that snaps the head of P Cruz backwards.
P Cruz lands a hook that snaps the head of Chestner backwards.
P Cruz lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
P Cruz breaks the clinch.
P Cruz scores with a head kick. Chestner tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#KD2#
P Cruz lands a left and a right that send Chestner crashing to the mat, dazed. P Cruz thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Chestner is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
P Cruz rushes Chestner and presses him up against the cage.
Oh Chestner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
P Cruz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chestner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
P Cruz lands a big knee to the head and Chestner goes down! P Cruz pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricardo P Cruz!

Event: GAMMA#1078 River v Ritori
Date: Jul 13, 2024

#R1#
Tua Cara moves in looking to clinch but Zhao pushes him off.
Tua Cara wants to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zhao. Tua Cara does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Zhao backs off Tua Cara throws a huge counter combo but Zhao manages to avoid it all.
Zhao lands with a straight right. Tua Cara didn't see that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Tua Cara.
Tua Cara moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#It looks like Jian Zhao has been cut.
A big right from Zhao misses.
Tua Cara throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zhao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zhao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tua Cara tries to bum rush Zhao with a series of wild strikes but Zhao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zhao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tua Cara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tua Cara swinging wildly here.
A counter left hand to the body from Zhao misses its target.
Tua Cara fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tua Cara on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2#
Tua Cara closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tua Cara is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tua Cara blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Zhao lands a nice uppercut.
Zhao misses with some punches.
Tua Cara lands a nice knee to the body.
Zhao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zhao softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tua Cara throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zhao blocks it with crossed arms.
Tua Cara lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zhao backwards.
Zhao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tua Cara wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tua Cara blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Tua Cara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tua Cara throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Zhao to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Quebro Tua Cara has been cut.
Zhao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tua Cara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zhao scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
Zhao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tua Cara.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tua Cara misses with a few strikes there.
A jab lands there for Tua Cara.
Tua Cara takes one on the button.
Zhao throws a hook to the side of Tua Cara's head but Tua Cara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tua Cara darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zhao on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zhao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zhao throws a head kick but Tua Cara moves out of range.
Zhao misses with an uppercut. Tua Cara saw that one coming.
Tua Cara lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zhao backs up against the cage.
Zhao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tua Cara takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zhao lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zhao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tua Cara. That did some damage!
Tua Cara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zhao.
Zhao throws an off balance right hand
and Zhao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tua Cara lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T3#
Zhao defending well as Tua Cara loads up on a big left hand.
Zhao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tua Cara tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Zhao counters with a stiff right hand.
Tua Cara doesn't manage to clinch there - Zhao circles away.
Zhao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zhao misses with an uppercut.
As Zhao backs off Tua Cara throws a huge counter combo but Zhao manages to avoid it all.
Tua Cara shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tua Cara tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zhao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zhao misses with a body kick.
Tua Cara fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zhao is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tua Cara moves out of range of the body kick.
Tua Cara tries to clinch but Zhao is having none of it. #CL2#
Tua Cara clinches up with Zhao and pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tua Cara.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tua Cara.
Zhao misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zhao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zhao as Tua Cara tries to tie him up.
I was talking to Zhao's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T4#
Tua Cara is trying to stall. #BC2#
Tua Cara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zhao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tua Cara.
Tua Cara looks to land a combination but Zhao avoids it well.
Zhao lands with a hook. Tua Cara tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zhao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zhao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tua Cara.
Zhao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tua Cara throws a hook but Zhao avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zhao lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zhao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tua Cara.
Zhao throws a hook but Tua Cara avoids it easily.
Tua Cara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zhao throws a looping overhand right but Tua Cara ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jian Zhao will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Zhao scoring well with a low kick there.
Jian Zhao is winning the standup battle so far.
Zhao misses with a hook.
Tua Cara moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Zhao takes a swing at Tua Cara's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Tua Cara moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Zhao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tua Cara moves in looking to clinch but Zhao pushes him off.
Zhao was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zhao scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zhao throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tua Cara tries to clinch but Zhao moves out of range.
Tua Cara throws a series of punches but Zhao avoids them all with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tua Cara misses with a series of wild punches.
Zhao was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tua Cara staying out of range there.
Tua Cara takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nice uppercut there from Zhao.
Tua Cara misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Zhao on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zhao tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1#
Tua Cara takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tua Cara lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zhao circles away quickly and effectively.
Zhao throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tua Cara counters with a straight right hand.
Tua Cara throws a sloppy head kick and Zhao moves out of range easily.
Tua Cara tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zhao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zhao throws out a loose jab but Tua Cara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tua Cara misses with a head kick.
Tua Cara avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tua Cara throws out a counter right but Zhao avoids it with no problem.
Zhao connects with a nice looking jab.
Zhao bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tua Cara's head backwards.
Zhao misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Zhao tries to keep at a distance but Tua Cara has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhao misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Zhao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tua Cara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Tua Cara pushes Zhao up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Zhao lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tua Cara backwards.
Zhao is leaning against Tua Cara and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tua Cara is trying to force a seperation but Zhao has the dominant position.
Tua Cara looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Quebro Tua Cara seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zhao stalling the fight.
Zhao struggles to land a body shot inside as Tua Cara controls his hands. #BC2#
Tua Cara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zhao fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tua Cara misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Tua Cara checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zhao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zhao scores with a nice strike.
Zhao loads up on a big right hand but Tua Cara slips the punch.
Zhao swats away the attempt to clinch by Tua Cara.
Tua Cara fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tua Cara moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3#
Tua Cara moves away from the strike by Zhao.
Tua Cara tries to bum rush Zhao with a series of wild strikes but Zhao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tua Cara misses with a wild combination.
Zhao's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tua Cara under the eye.
Quebro Tua Cara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zhao misses with a looping right.
Jian Zhao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Tua Cara.#CL2#
Tua Cara takes the fight into the clinch.
Zhao misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Tua Cara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zhao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tua Cara.
Tua Cara looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zhao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tua Cara's sensitive parts.
Zhao works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tua Cara throws a nice looking combination but Zhao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zhao throws a solid leg kick but Tua Cara takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zhao.#T4#
Tua Cara tries to clinch but Zhao moves out of range.
Tua Cara throws a nice looking combination but Zhao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid body kick from Zhao.
Zhao drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tua Cara looks to land a combination but Zhao avoids it well.
Tua Cara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tua Cara has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tua Cara wants to clinch.
Tua Cara throws a right and a left that Zhao avoids nicely.
Tua Cara fails to land with a series of punches.
Zhao connects with a crisp jab.
Tua Cara moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from Zhao is predictable there
and Tua Cara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zhao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tua Cara.
Zhao throws a shot from downtown. Tua Cara moves away and avoids it.
Zhao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jian Zhao dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Zhao throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tua Cara wants to clinch up but Zhao keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Tua Cara clinches up against the cage.
Zhao lands with a right to the head.
Tua Cara tries to break the clinch but Zhao is controlling the position.
Tua Cara is pushing Zhao up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Zhao's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tua Cara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zhao lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tua Cara backwards.
A shot in the inside from Zhao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhao lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zhao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zhao lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tua Cara backwards.
Zhao lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Tua Cara fails to land. #T1#
A right hand to the body from Zhao.
Tua Cara blocking some punches.
Tua Cara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zhao has a couple of punches blocked by Tua Cara. #BC#
Zhao breaks the clinch.
Tua Cara lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Zhao throws a wild body kick that Tua Cara sees coming a mile off.
Tua Cara missing with a left hand there. Zhao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tua Cara throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zhao misses with a body kick.
Zhao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A shot to the liver by Zhao. Beautiful body shot.
Tua Cara tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zhao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zhao blocks a jab.
Zhao avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Tua Cara moves into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zhao.
Tua Cara takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zhao lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zhao.
Zhao blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tua Cara misses with some punches.
Zhao lands with a left to the head.
Zhao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zhao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tua Cara is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zhao is keeping busy.
Zhao effectively controlling the action here.
Zhao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tua Cara blocking some punches.
Zhao on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Tua Cara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zhao lands with a cross. #T3#
Zhao thuds his right hand into Tua Cara's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zhao throws a hook to the side of Tua Cara's head but Tua Cara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zhao misses with a wild body shot.
Zhao misses with a wild combination.
Tua Cara is looking for the big counter here.
Quebro Tua Cara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zhao works the jab nicely.
Tua Cara lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zhao backs up against the cage.
Tua Cara misses with a two punch combination.
Tua Cara wants to clinch.
Zhao looks to land a left hand but Tua Cara moved out of range nicely.
Zhao lands a nice shot to the body.
Tua Cara 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.
Zhao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Tua Cara. Those never looked like landing.
Tua Cara pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Zhao back to the cage. Tua Cara follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#Jian Zhao's cut is getting worse.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tua Cara throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch lands to the side of Tua Cara 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zhao lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zhao bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tua Cara's head backwards.#ROC#Tua Cara is rocked!
Nice uppercut lands for Zhao. That snapped Tua Cara's head back.
Tua Cara is still on wobbly legs! Can Zhao finish him?
Zhao throws a right and a left that Tua Cara avoids nicely.
Zhao cracks Tua Cara with a good jab.
Tua Cara loses concentration momentarily and Zhao pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Tua Cara crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Zhao finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jian Zhao!
During a confident post fight interview, Jian Zhao thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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