Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN 1136 Fedetenko vs. Namkhai
Date: Jan 31, 2025

#R1#
Auston just misses with a punch to the body.
Reaper wants to counter with a clinch but Auston pushes him away.
A big left from Auston misses.
Reaper looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Auston throws a lazy right hand but Reaper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Auston scores with a shot to the body.
Auston throws a head kick but Reaper moves out of range.
Auston sets himself, and Reaper steps forward looking for the clinch! Auston avoids it this time.
Reaper scores with a nice head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Auston misses the target.
Auston misses with an uppercut
enabling Reaper to counter with a crisp jab.
Auston misses with a right hand
and Reaper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Auston feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Reapers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Auston takes one to the chin there.
Auston throws an off balance right hand
and Auston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reaper avoids the head kick by Auston.
Despite the aggression on Reaper's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Auston throws a combination that misses
and Auston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reaper scores with a jab to the head.
Auston throws a jab when Reaper was well out of range.
Reaper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Auston sets himself, and Reaper steps forward looking for the clinch! Auston avoids it this time.
Auston swings for the body but Reaper moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reaper! But no joy.
Auston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reaper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Auston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Auston jabs at Reaper's body.
Auston misses with a left hand
and Reaper makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Reaper is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Auston had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Auston. Reaper does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Reaper on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Auston misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Reaper counters by clinching up.
Auston working aggressively here.
Auston working aggressively here. #T2#
Auston throws a head punch that misses.
Reaper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Auston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reaper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reaper working aggressively here.
Auston misses with the head strike.
Reaper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reaper dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Auston.
Auston misses with a punch on the inside.
Reaper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Austons head. #CUT2#It looks like Robbie Auston has been cut.
Auston throws a head punch that misses.
Auston misses with a hook from the clinch.
Auston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Auston swings wildly with an uppercut but Reaper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Auston - that landed with a thud.
Reaper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Auston working aggressively here.
Reaper throws a head punch that misses. #T3##BC2#
Reaper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Reaper closes the distance and pushes Auston back into the cage.
Auston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reaper content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Reaper tries to stall but Auston uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Auston.
Reaper is looking to control Auston's arms but Auston gets an underhook and turns him. Now Reaper has his back to the cage.
Reaper blocks an uppercut.
Auston blocking some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Reaper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Auston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Auston works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Auston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reaper throws a head punch that misses.
Reaper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reaper has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Auston seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Reaper can turn it around.
Reaper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Auston backwards.
Auston blocks an uppercut.
Reaper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Auston fails to land. #T4#
Auston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Auston gets through Reaper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Auston lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Auston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reaper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reaper lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Auston.
Reaper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Auston lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reaper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Auston scores with a shot to the side of Reaper's head.
Auston lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reaper lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reaper wants to stall. #BC2#
Reaper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Auston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Auston takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Auston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reaper.
Reaper swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jack Reaper will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Robbie Auston's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Auston digs a good hook to Reaper's body. #CL#
Auston fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reaper, pushing him back against the cage.
Auston misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reaper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reaper has a couple of punches blocked by Auston.
The referee calls for Reaper to work.
Reaper throws a punch but it's blocked by Auston.
Reaper working aggressively here.
Reaper has a couple of punches blocked by Auston.
Auston swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Auston lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reaper.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Auston misses with a punch on the inside.
Auston's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Auston lands a nice shot to the body.
Reaper tries to stall but Auston uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A shot in the inside from Reaper.
Auston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Reaper scores with a shot to the side of Auston's head.
Reaper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reaper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reaper.
Auston lands a body punch.
Reaper lands a hook that snaps the head of Auston backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Auston creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reaper lands with a short shot to the head.
Reaper trying to stall but Auston improves his position.
Auston swings wildly with an uppercut but Reaper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reaper blocking some punches.
A short left from Auston.
Auston working aggressively here.
Reaper misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Reaper.
Auston throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reapers head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reaper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reaper blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Reaper. #T2#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Reaper has Auston pressed against the cage.
Auston throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reaper.
Auston stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Still in the clinch, Reaper scores with a nice short uppercut.
Auston lands a hook that snaps the head of Reaper backwards.
Auston swings wildly with an uppercut but Reaper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Auston's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Auston swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reaper trying to stall but Auston improves his position.
Reaper gets through Auston's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reaper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Auston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Auston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reaper.
Auston swings wildly with an uppercut but Reaper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reaper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Reaper 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.#T3#
Auston scores with a shoulder strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Reaper tries to stall but Auston uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Auston misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reaper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Auston swings wildly with an uppercut but Reaper uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Auston.
Auston misses with some punches.
Reaper taking a breather.
Reaper lands with a left to the head.
Auston has a couple of punches blocked by Reaper.
Reaper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reaper looking to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Auston fails to land.
Reaper throws a head punch that misses.
Auston has a couple of punches blocked by Reaper.
Auston throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reapers head. #T4#
Auston lands a shoulder strike.
Reaper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reaper swings wildly with an uppercut but Auston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Auston digs a right hand into Reaper's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reaper's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reaper.
Reaper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Auston throws a punch but it's blocked by Reaper.
Auston misses with some punches.
Robbie Auston has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Auston working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Auston lands a shot to the body.
Reaper taking a breather.
Auston working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reaper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Reaper scores with a nice short uppercut.
Auston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reaper's elbow.
Reaper working aggressively here.
Auston swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reaper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reaper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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 Robbie Auston will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Robbie Auston's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Auston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reaper.
Robbie Auston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Auston goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#ROC#Reaper is rocked!
Auston measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Reaper! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Robbie Auston!

Event: WNO 1 THE ReVAMP
Date: Jan 31, 2025

#R1#
Malone jabs Martin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Malone comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Martin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Malone looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Malone lands with a straight right. Martin didn't see that one coming.
Malone fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Malone lands a body shot.
Malone throws a good cross that connects.
Martin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Malone to score with a decent uppercut.
Martin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Malone darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martin with a poor takedown
and Malone counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Malone throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Martin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Martin tries to clinch
and Malone counters with a nice uppercut.
Martin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Martin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Malone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Martin is breathing heavily.
Malone listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Martin. #T1#
Malone lands with a good body shot.
Malone lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Martin at a distance.
Martin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Malone with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Martin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Malone tests Martin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Malone lunges at Martin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Martin's hand.
Malone scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Martin doesn't seem bothered though.
Malone 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.
Malone wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Malone finds it's way round the side to connect with Martin's head.
The crowd cheers as Malone lands an impressive looking overhand right. Martin doesn't seem phased though.
Malone scores with a crisp jab that stopped Martin in his tracks.
Malone throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Malone has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Malone 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. #T2#
Malone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Martin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Malone.
Malone has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Martin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Malone lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Martin at a distance.
Malone connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jab, jab by Malone - just one landing. #ROC2#Martin is rocked!
Malone cracks Martin with a hook to the temple - Martin is on wobbly legs here! Malone swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Martin falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Malone wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Orion Malone!
After the fight, Orion Malone 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: NYF Fight Night 57
Date: Jan 29, 2025

#R1#
Knightley thows a leg kick but Harklie checks it #TD#
and Harklie counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Knightley manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Harklie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Harklie bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Knightley's head backwards.
Harklie bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Knightley throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Harklie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Knightley sprawls and moves away.
Knightley throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Harklie.
A clash of legs there as Harklie blocks the low kick.
Harklie defending well as Knightley loads up on a big left hand.
Harklie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Harklie throws a looping overhand right but Knightley ducks down to avoid it.
Harklie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Knightley defends well and Harklie ends up having to push Knightley into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Knightley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Harklie lands a shoulder strike.
Harklie throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knightley.
Harklie throws a head punch that misses.
Harklie blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knightley.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harklie. #T1#
Harklie throws a punch but it's blocked by Knightley.
Knightley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Harklie lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Knightley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knightley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Knightley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Knightley scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Knightley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knightley wants to clinch.
Knightley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knightley feints a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Knightley drives through and clinches with Harklie against the cage.
Harklie lands with a left to the head.
Knightley misses with a punch on the inside.
Harklie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knightley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harklie takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Harklie.
Harklie working aggressively here. #T2#
Harklie misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Knightley.
A head punch on the inside from Harklie fails to land. #BC2#
Knightley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knightley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Harklie misses with an uppercut.
Knightley throws a body punch but Harklie moves out of range.
Harklie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ender Knightley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knightley throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Harklie misses with a body punch
and Knightley counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Knightley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Good work by Harklie as he checks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Knightley misses its intended target.
Knightley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Knightley rushes Harklie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Knightley lands a left hand.
Knightley scores with a shoulder strike.
Harklie misses with the head strike.
Harklie blocks a body shot from Knightley. #T3#
Harklie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harklie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knightley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Harklie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knightley lands with a right to the head.
Knightley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harklie misses with the head strike.
Knightley lands with a right to the head.
Knightley lands a body shot in the clinch.
Harklie misses with some punches.
A short right from Harklie on the inside.
Knightley lands a shoulder strike.
Knightley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knightley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Harklie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knightley can't find room to land a body shot as Harklie controls the action.
Harklie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harklie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knightley lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knightley is pressed up against the cage. Harklie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Knightley down to the mat. Knightley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Knightley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Harklie's sensitive parts.
Knightley misses with a kick to the body. #T4#
Harklie throws an off balance right hand
and Knightley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knightley slips a jab from Harklie.
Knightley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Harklie throws an off balance right hand
and Knightley counters with a nice uppercut.
Harklie scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Knightley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harklie.
Ender Knightley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Knightley forces Harklie back against the cage and clinches.
Harklie lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Knightley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knightley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knightley gets through Harklie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knightley blocks an uppercut.
Knightley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Knightley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harklie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Knightley makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grant Harklie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knightley misses with a low kick.
Harklie misses with an uppercut. Knightley saw that one coming.
Knightley throws a leg kick which misses Harklie's front leg but catches the back leg as Harklie tries to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ender Knightley dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Harklie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A cross from Harklie lands.
Harklie throws a shot from downtown. Knightley moves away and avoids it.
Knightley goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Harklie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Knightley sprawls and moves away.
Harklie fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Knightley has managed to clinch.
Knightley blocking some punches.
Harklie goes for a takedown attempt but Knightley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Knightley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harklie throws a hook but Knightley blocks it.
Harklie shoots for a double leg takedown but Knightley sprawls well. He's pushed Harklie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grant Harklie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That kick from Knightley tenderised Harklie's leg. Harklie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Harklie shoots in and drives through. Knightley sprawls well.
A nice leg kick from Knightley, right into the meat of the thigh. #T1#
Knightley slips a jab from Harklie.
Harklie throws the left hand but Knightley avoids the punch easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Knightley lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Harklie has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Harklie and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Harklie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Harklie looks to throw the jab but Knightley is out of range.
Harklie takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Harklie looks for a takedown but Knightley sprawls well.
And Knightley responds with a good body kick, but Harklie manages to step out the way in time.
A swing and a miss from Harklie.
A jab from Harklie misses.
Harklie throws the left hand but Knightley avoids the punch easily.
Harklie throws the left hand but Knightley avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Harklie misses.
Knightley misses with a straight right.
Harklie throws a jab but it's blocked by Knightley.
Knightley misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Harklie throws a lazy right hand but Knightley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knightley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Harklie misses with an uppercut.
Harklie moves out of range as Knightley strikes.
Ender Knightley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knightley wants to clinch.
Harklie tries to counter with a takedown but Knightley is quick to defend against it.
Knightley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Knightley throws a lazy body kick #TD#
so Harklie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harklie throws a strike but Knightley rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Knightley won't allow Harklie to sweep him here.
Knightley wants to get up but he can't break Harklie's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Harklie working for submissions but it's allowed Knightley to get to half guard. #T3#
Knightley is thwarting Harklie's attempts to control the position.
Harklie trying to get back to full guard but Knightley takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Knightley controlling from the full mount.
Harklie can't escape the position.
Harklie bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T4#
Harklie won't allow Knightley to get back to his feet.
Knightley is trying to control the position but Harklie postures up.
Harklie working some strikes from top position.
Knightley wants to stand but Harklie is controlling the position.
Knightley is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Harklie throwing strikes from guard but Knightley blocks nicely.
Harklie lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Knightley keeping full guard, as Harklie tries to pass.
Knightley keeping moving, preventing Harklie from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ender Knightley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Harklie checks a leg kick nicely.
Harklie tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Knightley manages to circle out of the way.
A combination from Knightley does no damage.
Harklie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Knightley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Knightley connects with an inside leg kick.
Harklie lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Harklie is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Harklie misses with a right hand
letting Knightley counter with a right hand.
Knightley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Knightley wants it to stay on the feet.
Knightley lands a head kick. Harklie smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Harklie throws a jab but it's blocked by Knightley.
Knightley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knightley scores with a leg kick.
Harklie staying out of range there.
Knightley gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Harklie.
Harklie blocks a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harklie moves out of range of the body kick.
Harklie throws a jab but it's blocked by Knightley. #T1##CL2#
Knightley closes the distance and clinches.
Knightley struggles to land a body shot inside as Harklie controls his hands.
Harklie throws a punch but it's blocked by Knightley.
Harklie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harklie throws a punch but it's blocked by Knightley.
Knightley blocks an uppercut.
Knightley struggles to land a body shot inside as Harklie controls his hands.
A short right from Knightley on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harklie.
Knightley struggles to land a body shot inside as Harklie controls his hands. #BC2#
Knightley breaks the clinch.
Harklie moves into range and connects with a jab.
Harklie lands a head shot.
Knightley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Knightley swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Knightley throws a series of punches but Harklie moves out of range.
Knightley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Harklie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knightley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harklie.#T2#
Knightley tries a head kick but it misses.
Harklie connects with the punch.
Harklie takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Harklie with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Harklie looks to land a right hand but Knightley moved out of range.
Knightley tries to clinch there but Harklie circles away.
Knightley connects with a leg kick.
Knightley delivers a nice body kick.
Harklie takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Harklie goes for a double leg but Knightley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Knightley continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grant Harklie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Knightley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knightley tried to score with a low kick but Harklie checks it.
Harklie stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL2#
Knightley instigates a clinch.
Knightley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harklie misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Knightley can't find room to land a body shot as Harklie controls the action.
Knightley lands a nice shot to the body.
Harklie lands a nice uppercut.
Knightley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knightley digs a right hand underneath Harklie's ribcage. Harklie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Knightley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knightley blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Knightley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knightley thumps Harklie with a low kick.
Knightley misses with a low kick as Harklie jumps back.
Grant Harklie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knightley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Harklie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knightley is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Harklie on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jab from Harklie.
Harklie looks to land a right hand but Knightley moved out of range.
A jab from Harklie misses. #T4##CL2#
Knightley moves into the clinch.
Knightley lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harklie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knightley is leaning against Harklie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Harklie working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knightley.
Harklie has a couple of punches blocked by Knightley.
A shot in the inside from Harklie. #BC2#
Knightley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knightley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Harklie throws out a loose jab but Knightley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knightley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harklie.
Knightley tries to clinch up but Harklie circles away and keeps his distance.
Harklie swings widly with a right hand
and Knightley counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Knightley has taken the fight to the clinch.
Harklie working aggressively here.
Knightley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Harklie or not.
Ender Knightley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knightley lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harklie throws a head punch that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ender Knightley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Knightley 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: SMASH: Hun vs Noeigati
Date: Jan 26, 2025

#R1#
Frewin throws a hook to the side of Ilmarinen's head but Ilmarinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ilmarinen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Frewin.
Frewin with the inside leg kick.
Ilmarinen cracks Frewin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Frewin jabs at Ilmarinen's body.
Frewin with a hook.
Ilmarinen looks to land a right hand but Frewin moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Ilmarinen.
Frewin lands with a cross. #CL#
Frewin gets a clinch.
Frewin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ilmarinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Frewin prevents a body shot from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen working aggressively here.
Ilmarinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ilmarinen tries to throw a body punch but Frewin avoids it by throwing Ilmarinen back against the cage.
Ilmarinen tries to throw a body punch but Frewin avoids it by throwing Ilmarinen back against the cage.
Frewin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frewin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ilmarinen works on Frewin's body with a couple of short punches.
Ilmarinen tries a body shot but Frewin blocks it. #T1#
Frewin pushes Ilmarinen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ilmarinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Frewin controls his hands.
Frewin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ilmarinen tries to throw a body punch but Frewin avoids it by throwing Ilmarinen back against the cage.
Ilmarinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ilmarinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Frewin.
Ilmarinen tries a body shot but Frewin blocks it.
Nice body punch from Ilmarinen - that landed with a thud.
Frewin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ilmarinen tries to work over Frewin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ilmarinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ilmarinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Frewins head.
Frewin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frewin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frewin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Frewin pushes Ilmarinen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Frewin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ilmarinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ilmarinen blocking some punches.
Frewin misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Frewin blocks a body shot from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frewin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ilmarinen's elbow.
Frewin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT#It looks like Sisu Ilmarinen has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frewin blocks a body shot from Ilmarinen.
Frewin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Frewin digs a right hand into Ilmarinen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ilmarinen's gas tank.
Frewin throws a punch but it's blocked by Ilmarinen.
Frewin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ilmarinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frewin misses with the head strike.
Ilmarinen tries to throw a body punch but Frewin avoids it by throwing Ilmarinen back against the cage.
Frewin misses with the head strike.
Frewin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ilmarinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Frewin controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Frewin.
Frewin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frewin blocks a body shot from Ilmarinen.
Frewin lands a right hand.
Good body shot from Ilmarinen.
Frewin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Ilmarinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ilmarinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ilmarinen digs a right hand into Frewin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Frewin's gas tank.
Ilmarinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frewin swings wildly with an uppercut but Ilmarinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ilmarinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Ilmarinen on the inside.
Frewin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Frewin fails to land.
Frewin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frewin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ilmarinen is keeping busy.
Ilmarinen gets through Frewin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ilmarinen tries a body shot but Frewin blocks it.
Frewin misses with the head strike.
Ilmarinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ilmarinen misses with a body punch.
Ilmarinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Ilmarinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Frewin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Frewin fails to land.
Ilmarinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frewin.
Frewin misses with the head strike.
Ilmarinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Frewin controls his hands.
Frewin tries to throw a body punch but Ilmarinen avoids it by throwing Frewin back against the cage.
Ilmarinen tries to throw a body punch but Frewin avoids it by throwing Ilmarinen back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ilmarinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frewin throws a head punch that misses.
Ilmarinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ilmarinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ilmarinen blocking some punches.
Ilmarinen tries to throw a body punch but Frewin avoids it by throwing Ilmarinen back against the cage.
Ilmarinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Ilmarinen.
Frewin is breathing heavily.
Ilmarinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Ilmarinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ilmarinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ilmarinen.
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 Butch Frewin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sisu Ilmarinen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ilmarinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Butch Frewin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ilmarinen is looking to clinch.
Frewin thows a body kick. Ilmarinen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Frewin throws a looping overhand right but Ilmarinen ducks down to avoid it.
Ilmarinen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ilmarinen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Frewin on the side of the head.
Ilmarinen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Frewin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Frewin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Frewin is looking to clinch but Ilmarinen is avoiding it.
Ilmarinen takes a swing at Frewin's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheers as Frewin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ilmarinen doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frewin slips a jab from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen moves out of range as Frewin throws a body kick.
Ilmarinen throws out a counter right but Frewin avoids it with no problem.
Frewin punishes Ilmarinen's body with a nice straight punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Frewin.
Ilmarinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Butch Frewin is winning the standup battle so far.#T1##CL2#
Ilmarinen rushes Frewin and presses him up against the cage.
Frewin scores with a shoulder strike.
Ilmarinen can't find room to land a body shot as Frewin controls the action.
Ilmarinen throws a head punch that misses.
Frewin prevents a body shot from Ilmarinen.
A right handed body shot lands from Frewin.
Ilmarinen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ilmarinen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Frewin.
Ilmarinen lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from Ilmarinen.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ilmarinen misses with a punch to the body.
Ilmarinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Frewin blocks a body shot from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Frewin.
Ilmarinen scores with a shot to the side of Frewin's head.
Ilmarinen can't find room to land a body shot as Frewin controls the action.
Frewin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ilmarinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Ilmarinen scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Ilmarinen works on Frewin's body with a couple of short punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frewin prevents a body shot from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ilmarinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ilmarinen lands a big right hand that drops Frewin! The killer instinct kicks in and Ilmarinen finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Ilmarinen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sisu Ilmarinen!
In defeat, Butch Frewin stepped up to the mic, saying 'What in tarnation!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 26, 2025

#R1#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says N Move as he avoids it easily.
Good shot there by N Move.
N Move scores with a shot to the body.
N Move cracks Gracie with a good jab.
Jab, jab by N Move - just one landing.
N Move scores with a hook to the body. Gracie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
N Move paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and N Move counters with a right hand to the body.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but N Move sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
N Move bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gracie's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
N Move looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and N Move counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Gracie with a poor takedown
and N Move counters with a lovely shot to the body.
N Move fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gracie checks it well.
Ethan Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
N Move scores with a nice strike.
Gracie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and N Move counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - N Move sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and N Move cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
N Move lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gracie at a distance.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
N Move keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
N Move thuds his right hand into Gracie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stickem N Move is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab from N Move.
N Move motions for Gracie to come forward. N Move throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
N Move lands with a shot to the body.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
enabling N Move to counter with a crisp jab.
Gracie takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T2#
Gracie fails with the takedown.
Gracie tries for a takedown but N Move circles away easily
and N Move counters with a lovely straight right hand!
N Move looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
N Move digs a good body shot into Gracie's ribs.
Gracie takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
N Move cracks Gracie with a good jab.
N Move scores with a jab. Gracie acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Gracie 's head but he takes it in his stride.
N Move lands with a hook. Gracie tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
N Move lands a nice hook to Gracie's body. Gracie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with N Move but N Move pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gracie takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gracie fails with the takedown
enabling N Move to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
N Move sizes up Gracie with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
N Move scoring well with a low kick there.
N Move fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gracie.
N Move connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
N Move scores with a body shot.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but N Move sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Donk. N Move catches Gracie right on the button with a cross.
A right-left combo lands from N Move.
N Move jabs Gracie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A left and a right from N Move both land. Nice combination. #ROC2#Gracie is rocked!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Gracie. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gracie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by N Move.
N Move jabs at Gracie's body.
Gracie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
N Move rushes Gracie and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Gracie is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. N Move piles on the pressure and Gracie crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stickem N Move!
Stickem N Move was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

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

#R1#
A slow jab from Adamovic misses its intended target.
Adamovic checks a low kick from Le Franc.
Le Franc keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adamovic.
Le Franc doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Valentin Adamovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adamovic misses with a head kick.
Adamovic tries to clinch but Le Franc is having none of it.
Adamovic sizes up Le Franc with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Adamovic lunges at Le Franc with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Le Franc's hand.
Le Franc moves out of range as Adamovic strikes.
Adamovic moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLe Franc.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Adamovic there.
Adamovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Le Franc.
Adamovic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Adamovic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Le Franc's head.#T1#
Le Franc takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Adamovic lands a really nice looking cross but Le Franc seems unphased.
Adamovic lands a really nice looking cross but Le Franc seems unphased.
Adamovic connects with a jab.
Adamovic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Le Franc 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.
Adamovic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Le Franc counters with a leg kick.
Adamovic lands with an overhand left.
Adamovic lands a nice hook to Le Franc's body. Le Franc takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Le Franc slips a straight right by Adamovic.
Le Franc feints a counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Le Franc. Adamovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adamovic misses with an uppercut
and Le Franc counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Le Franc gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T2#
Le Franc moves out of range as Adamovic strikes.
Le Franc looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Adamovic connects with a nice looking jab.
A head kick misses from Adamovic.
Le Franc is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Adamovic with a body shot.
Le Franc moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Le Franc takes a swing at Adamovic's ribcage but misses.
Adamovic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Adamovic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Adamovic misses with a hook
and Le Franc counters with a right hand to the body.
Le Franc pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Le Franc gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A nice leg kick from Adamovic, right into the meat of the thigh. #T3#
Adamovic misses with a body shot.
Le Franc appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Adamovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Le Franc sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Le Franc uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adamovic.
Le Franc takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jab by Adamovic.
Adamovic lands a head kick. Le Franc smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Adamovic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Adamovic blocks a head kick by Le Franc.
Adamovic misses with an uppercut. Le Franc saw that one coming.
Le Franc is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Adamovic with a body shot.#T4#
Le Franc avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Le Franc on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Adamovic throws a sloppy head kick and Le Franc moves out of range easily.
Adamovic connects with a body shot.
Adamovic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Adamovic throws a lazy right hand but Le Franc sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adamovic missing with a left hand there. Le Franc was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adamovic stuns Le Franc with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Le Franc scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Adamovic scores with a hook.
Adamovic looks to throw the jab but Le Franc is out of range.
Adamovic wants to clinch up but Le Franc keeps it at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valentin Adamovic dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Le Franc takes a swing at Adamovic's ribcage but misses.
Adamovic connects with a nice looking jab.
A big left from Adamovic misses.
A swing and a miss from Adamovic.
Le Franc only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Adamovic works the jab nicely.
Adamovic with a jab.
Adamovic tests Le Franc's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Adamovic tries to clinch but Le Franc moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Franc takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Le Franc scores with a hook to the body. Adamovic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Adamovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Le Franc swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Adamovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Le Franc counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Adamovic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Le Franc's corner calls for a 1-2. Le Franc obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Le Franc throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adamovic throwing a counter right hand but Le Franc manages to avoid it.
Le Franc uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adamovic.
Le Franc tries a quick counter leg kick but Adamovic is wise to it.
Adamovic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice body kick from Adamovic.
Adamovic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fighters circling - Adamovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Le Franc is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Adamovic with a body shot.
Le Franc is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Adamovic rather than just go for the knockout.
Adamovic lands with a nice body punch.
Adamovic throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Le Franc to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Adamovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Le Franc swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Adamovic throws a hook to the side of Le Franc's head but Le Franc sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Le Franc looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Le Franc moves out of range as Adamovic strikes.
Adamovic is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adamovic lands a glancing blow to the side of Le Franc's head.
Adamovic throws a leg kick
and Le Franc counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Adamovic checks a low kick from Le Franc.
Le Franc has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Le Franc moves out of range as Adamovic strikes.
Adamovic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Adamovic throws a hook but Le Franc avoids it easily.
Adamovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Adamovic connects with a looping right hand. #T3#
Le Franc drops his hands momentarily and Adamovic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Adamovic misses with a head kick.
Adamovic throws a sloppy head kick and Le Franc moves out of range easily.
Le Franc is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Adamovic with a body shot.
Adamovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Le Franc can do to turn this around?
Le Franc throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Adamovic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Adamovic misses with a right hand
and Le Franc counters with a straight right hand.
Le Franc ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adamovic lands an overhand right.
Adamovic misses with a hook. Le Franc ducked under it nicely.
A nice side step and Le Franc releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Le Franc takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Adamovic cracks Le Franc with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4#
Adamovic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Adamovic missing with a left hand there. Le Franc was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adamovic throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adamovic jabs at Le Franc's body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Le Franc might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Adamovic has got the better of the exchanges.
Le Franc swats away the attempt to clinch by Adamovic.
Le Franc steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Good shot there by Adamovic.#CL#
Adamovic takes the fight into the clinch.
Le Franc is trying to pull guard but Adamovic has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Le Franc pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valentin Adamovic dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Adamovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Le Franc throws out a counter right but Adamovic avoids it with no problem.
Le Franc walks into a left hand. #CL#
Adamovic darts in and clinches Le Franc up against the cage.
Le Franc tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Adamovic smiles and moves away.
Adamovic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Le Franc closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Adamovic misses the jab.
Le Franc flicks out a counter leg kick but Adamovic steps away.
Adamovic lands a nice hook to Le Franc's body. Le Franc takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Franc's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Adamovic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Le Franc scrambles back to his feet.
Adamovic throws a head kick that Le Franc semi-blocks.
Adamovic scores with a head kick.
Decent striking displayed by Adamovic there.#T1#
Adamovic dips to his left and cracks Le Franc with an uppercut!
Adamovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Le Franc counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Le Franc uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adamovic.
Adamovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Le Franc counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Le Franc takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Le Franc connects with a single shot there.
Adamovic throws a looping overhand right but Le Franc ducks down to avoid it.
Adamovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Le Franc counters with a nice low kick that buckles Adamovic's knee momentarily.
Adamovic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Le Franc looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Le Franc throws a sloppy head kick and Adamovic moves out of range easily. #T2#
Adamovic lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adamovic lands a jab to the nose.
Adamovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Le Franc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Le Franc slips under a jab from Adamovic.
Adamovic catches Le Franc with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Le Franc lands a body shot.
Le Franc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Adamovic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guy Le Franc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Le Franc staying out of range there.#CL#
Adamovic pushes Le Franc up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Adamovic with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Guy Le Franc has been cut.
Adamovic tries to score a body lock takedown but Le Franc shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Le Franc tries to circle away but Adamovic has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Le Franc breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adamovic scores with a hook to the body. Le Franc takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Adamovic loads up on a big right hand but Le Franc slips the punch.
A nice side step and Le Franc releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice defenses there by Le Franc.
Le Franc now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Valentin Adamovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice defenses there by Le Franc.
Adamovic connects with a jab.
Adamovic missing with a left hand there. Le Franc was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Adamovic.
Adamovic throws a lazy head kick
and Le Franc counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Le Franc avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Adamovic tries to clinch but Le Franc is having none of it.
Le Franc slips a straight right by Adamovic.
Le Franc gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Adamovic.
Adamovic looks to throw the jab but Le Franc is out of range.
Le Franc swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Adamovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adamovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Le Franc.
Adamovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Le Franc.
Le Franc takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Adamovic checks a low kick from Le Franc.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valentin Adamovic!
Valentin Adamovic decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: RFL - Stack Shot
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Humpa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Freud scores with the left hand. Humpa knows he should have avoided that one.
Humpa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Freud at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Freud misses the target.
Humpa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Freud sprawls and moves away.
Freud swats away the attempt to clinch by Humpa.
Freud takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Humpa scores with a decent looking hook.
Freud takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Humpa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Freud.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Freud checks a leg kick.
Humpa misses with a takedown attempt - Freud sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Freud throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Humpa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Humpa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Freud doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Humpa.
Humpa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Freud looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Freud is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Humpa has latched onto it... Big trouble! Humpa pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Freud is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Humpa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leg Humpa!

Event: DMMA 387: Hanma v Cabrazzi
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Adunga Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Campbell takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#It looks like Ulisses Campbell has been cut.
Nice uppercut lands for Adunga Jr. That snapped Campbell's head back.
Adunga Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Adunga Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Campbell throws a lazy uppercut
and Adunga Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Campbell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell walks into a jab.
Campbell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Adunga Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Adunga Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Nice shot by Adunga Jr.
Adunga Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Adunga Jr misses the target.
We've been told by Adunga Jr's head coaches at LA FIGHT BARN that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Adunga Jr tries to bum rush Campbell with a series of wild strikes but Campbell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Campbell misses with a combination
and Adunga Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Adunga Jr misses with a straight right.
Campbell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Adunga Jr pinned against the cage. Adunga Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kwadwo Adunga Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ulisses Campbell.#T2#
Campbell throws an off balance right hand
letting Adunga Jr counter with a right hand.
Kwadwo Adunga Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adunga Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Campbell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Adunga Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Campbell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kwadwo Adunga Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adunga Jr scores with a nice strike.
Adunga Jr lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adunga Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Campbell to score with a decent uppercut.
Campbell shoots in but no luck this time.
Adunga Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Adunga Jr avoids the body shot from Campbell.
Adunga Jr is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Good shot there by Adunga Jr.
Campbell throws a series of punches but Adunga Jr avoids them all with ease.
Campbell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Campbell is looking for the big counter here.
Adunga Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Campbell in his tracks.
Adunga Jr cracks Campbell with a good jab.
Campbell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Campbell looks to score with a jab to the body but Adunga Jr is just out of range.
Campbell's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Adunga Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Campbell scrambles back to his feet.
Adunga Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Adunga Jr misses with an uppercut. Campbell saw that one coming.
Campbell appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Adunga Jr scores with a head kick. Campbell tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Adunga Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Campbell.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adunga Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Adunga Jr misses with a head kick.
Campbell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Adunga Jr throws a looping overhand right but Campbell ducks down to avoid it.
Good exchange - Adunga Jr coming out on top.
Adunga Jr throws a hook to the side of Campbell's head but Campbell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Campbell with the counter takedown but Adunga Jr avoids it easily.
Adunga Jr throws a jab when Campbell was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwadwo Adunga Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ulisses Campbell's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Adunga Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Campbell moves away from the strike by Adunga Jr.
A nice side step and Campbell releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A big right from Adunga Jr misses.
Campbell connects with a single shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Kwadwo Adunga Jr has been cut.
Adunga Jr looks to land a right hand but Campbell moved out of range.
Campbell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adunga Jr.
Adunga Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Campbell seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell takes a jab right on the kisser.
Adunga Jr misses with a straight left.
Campbell closes the distance and clinches up with Adunga Jr, looking for a takedown. Campbell pushes Adunga Jr against the cage but Adunga Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Adunga Jr went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
Adunga Jr scores with a shot to the body.
A big right from Adunga Jr misses.
Campbell is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Adunga Jr with a body shot.
Nice shot by Adunga Jr.
Adunga Jr is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Adunga Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Campbell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Campbell now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Adunga Jr cracks Campbell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Campbell misses with a wild body shot.
Adunga Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Campbell scores with a shot to the body.
Adunga Jr scores with a body shot.
Adunga Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2#
Adunga Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Campbell. Campbell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Campbell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adunga Jr.
Adunga Jr jabs at Campbell's body.
The fighters circling - Adunga Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Adunga Jr misses.
Adunga Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Campbell's head.
Adunga Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Campbell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice defenses there by Campbell.
Campbell feints the counter takedown.#T3#
A shot to the body from Campbell misses
and Adunga Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Campbell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Adunga Jr but Adunga Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kwadwo Adunga Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ulisses Campbell.
Adunga Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Campbell counters with a left to the body.
Adunga Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Adunga Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Campbell manages to avoid it.
Campbell changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Adunga Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Campbell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Adunga Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Campbell misses the body punch
and Adunga Jr counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Adunga Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Campbell in his tracks.
Adunga Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Campbell tries to move into range but Adunga Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adunga Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Campbell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Adunga Jr.
Jab by Adunga Jr.
Adunga Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Adunga Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Campbell on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Adunga Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwadwo Adunga Jr dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Campbell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Adunga Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Campbell is trying desperately to land a takedown but Adunga Jr is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Campbell.
Campbell takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Campbell misses with a lunging right hand
and Adunga Jr counters with a left and a right that stings Campbell.
Campbell tries to clinch
and Adunga Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Adunga Jr scores with a head kick. Campbell tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Adunga Jr misses with a straight left.
And Campbell tries to counter it with a takedown but Adunga Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Adunga Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Campbell can do to turn this around?
Campbell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Campbell slips a jab from Adunga Jr.
Campbell feints the counter takedown.
Adunga Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Campbell should have avoided that one.
Campbell takes a swing at Adunga Jr's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Adunga Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Campbell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Adunga Jr cracks Campbell with an open hand slap.
Campbell throws a hook to the side of Adunga Jr's head but Adunga Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Campbell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Adunga Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Adunga Jr misses with an uppercut.
Campbell slips under a jab.
Campbell tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Adunga Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Adunga Jr looks to land a right hand but Campbell moved out of range.
Adunga Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Campbell's shoulder, as Campbell tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Adunga Jr misses with a looping right.
Campbell tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A punch lands to the side of Campbell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Adunga Jr throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Campbell's head.
Adunga Jr throws a hook to the side of Campbell's head but Campbell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Campbell is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Adunga Jr rather than just go for the knockout.
Adunga Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Campbell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Campbell lands with a nice body punch.
Campbell lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Campbell throws a head kick but Adunga Jr moves out of range. #T3#
Campbell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Campbell throws out a counter right but Adunga Jr avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Campbell misses.
A little feinted left hand from Adunga Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Adunga Jr lands with a slapping head kick.
Adunga Jr looks to throw the jab but Campbell is out of range.
Campbell is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Adunga Jr with a body shot.
Adunga Jr throws a jab when Campbell was well out of range.
Campbell feints the counter takedown.
Kwadwo Adunga Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Campbell looks to score with a jab to the body but Adunga Jr is just out of range.
Adunga Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Campbell.
Campbell with the counter takedown but Adunga Jr avoids it easily.
Adunga Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Campbell gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Adunga Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Campbell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Adunga Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Campbell counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adunga Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
Adunga Jr regains half guard, as Campbell was trying to land strikes.
Campbell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Adunga Jr's head.
Campbell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Campbell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ulisses Campbell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adunga Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Campbell scores with a couple of nice shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kwadwo Adunga Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Adunga Jr, 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwadwo Adunga Jr!
A very excited looking Kwadwo Adunga Jr rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: 3SD 5
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Chang lands a high kick!
Chang thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Andrade if he has to take too many more of those.
Chang goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Chang fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Andrade.#KD#
Chang connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Andrade to the floor! Chang dives in looking for the finish!#ROC#Andrade is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Chang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Andrade is still in real trouble! Can Chang finish him?
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Andrade can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chang is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Andrade!
Chang wants to control the pace but Andrade is squirming around nicely.
Andrade seems to have recovered his senses.
Chang is really struggling to control Andrade but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Chang is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Chang!

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

Event: GAMMA#1131 Cleever v Farquhars
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1##CL#
Hunt moves into the clinch successfully.
Yksi misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yksi.
Yksi throws a head punch that misses.
Yksi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yksi slows down the pace here.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Yksi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hunt misses with the head strike.
Yksi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yksi can't find room to land a body shot as Hunt controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt.
Yksi leaning against his opponent.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Yksi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yksi taking a breather.
Hunt is leaning against Yksi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hunt is leaning against Yksi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yksi blocks a body shot from Hunt.
Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yksi's elbow. #T1#
Yksi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stalling in the clinch from Yksi.
Hunt misses with the head strike.
Yksi blocks an uppercut.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Yksi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt is working Yksi over against the cage.
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Hunt on the inside.
Yksi throws a head punch that misses.
Yksi prevents a body shot from Hunt.
Yksi throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunt.
Hunt lands a nice uppercut.
Yksi blocks an uppercut.
Yksi blocks an uppercut.
Hunt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yksi backwards.
Hunt pushes Yksi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hunt scores with a hook to the body.
Yksi misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yksi backwards. #T2#
Hunt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yksi backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Hunt.
A right hook to the body lands for Yksi.
Hunt prevents a takedown attempt there.
Yksi misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Yksi controls his hands.
Hunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
I was talking to Hunt's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Yksi slows down the pace here.
Yksi looking to slow down the pace here.
Yksi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hunt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yksi backwards.
Yksi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt working aggressively here.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yksi struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunt controls his hands. #T3#
Hunt is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Yksi blocking some punches. #BC2#
Yksi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yksi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Yksi throws a right hand that misses
and Hunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Yksi.
Projekti Yksi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yksi misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hunt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Hunt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hunt - that will leave a mark!
Hunt lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hunt throws a hook to the side of Yksi's head but Yksi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yksi looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Hunt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yksi with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yksi avoids a kick to the body.
Yksi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hunt digs a good body shot into Yksi's ribs.
Yksi scores with a jab to the head.
Hunt pushes Yksi away with a front kick.
Yksi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
Hunt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Yksi throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunt.
Hunt misses with a looping right.
A low kick lands for Hunt.
Hunt stuns Yksi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yksi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yksi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Hunt dominated that round.
That's time! Hunt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Yksi moves away from the strike by Hunt.
Yksi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by Yksi as he connects with a hook.
Hunt throws an off balance right hand
and Hunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hunt tests Yksi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hunt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hunt wants to clinch up but Yksi keeps it at a distance.
Yksi avoids the body shot from Hunt.
Hunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yksi scores with a shot to the body.
Yksi 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yksi throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A jab from Hunt misses.
Yksi looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range.
Yksi jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Yksi throws a lazy uppercut
and Hunt counters with a straight right hand.
Hunt avoids the body shot from Yksi.
Yksi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yksi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hunt misses with a hook
and Yksi counters with a straight right hand.
Hunt looks to land a body kick but Yksi moved away.
Hunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hunt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hunt takes one on the button.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Yksi.
Yksi swings widly with a right hand
and Hunt counters with a nice uppercut.
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.
Hunt connects with a crisp jab. #ROC#Yksi is rocked!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt swinging wildly here.
Hunt misses with a wild combination.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Yksi ducks down to avoid it.
Yksi throws an overhand right that lands on Hunt's shoulder, as Hunt tries to avoid the shot.
Hunt tries to counter with a takedown but Yksi is quick to defend against it.
Hunt throws a sloppy head kick and Yksi moves out of range easily.
Yksi misses with a shot to the body
and Hunt counters with a straight right hand.
Hunt throws an overhand right that lands on Yksi's shoulder, as Yksi tries to avoid the shot.
Yksi with a jab.
Hunt moves out of range as Yksi strikes.
Hunt tests Yksi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yksi misses with a right hand
and Hunt counters with a nice body kick. #T3#
Hunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hunt changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Yksi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hunt slips a jab from Yksi.
Yksi throws a right hand that misses
and Hunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yksi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Yksi looks to throw the jab but Hunt is out of range.
James Hunt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yksi scores with a nice head shot.
Yksi shoots and misses
and Hunt counters with a stiff right hand.
Yksi is still on wobbly legs! Can Hunt finish him?
Yksi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Yksi seems to have recovered his senses.
Hunt connects with a body shot.
Yksi is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body kick from Hunt.
Hunt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yksi can do to turn this around?
Hunt misses the jab.
Hunt dips to his left and cracks Yksi with an uppercut!
Yksi misses with a right hand
letting Hunt counter with a right hand. #T4#
Yksi defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand.
Yksi scores with a nice head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Hunt misses the target.
Hunt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yksi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunt lands a jab to Yksi's midsection.
James Hunt is winning the standup battle so far.
Yksi misses with the combination.
Yksi throws a hook but Hunt avoids it easily.
Yksi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
Yksi tries to bum rush Hunt with a series of wild strikes but Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Yksi looks to move away, Hunt throws a big counter combo but Yksi just gets out of the way.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yksi.
Hunt lands a nice looking body kick.
Hunt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yksi.
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 James Hunt 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. 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#
Hunt lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
James Hunt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yksi throws a jab when Hunt was well out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hunt.
Hunt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yksi! But no joy.
Hunt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hunt throws a front kick that sends Yksi stumbling back into the cage.
Yksi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hunt.
Yksi tests Hunt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hunt connects with a crisp jab.
Hunt throws out a loose jab but Yksi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yksi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses.
Yksi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hunt misses the shot to the body. #T1#
A cross from Yksi lands.
Yksi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice body punch from Hunt.
Yksi throws the left hand but Hunt avoids the punch easily.
It appears Hunt was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hunt connects with a right hand. Yksi shakes it off.
A jab from Yksi misses. #CL#
Hunt rushes Yksi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Yksi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hunt fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A punch combination from Yksi misses.
Yksi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hunt throws out a loose jab but Yksi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yksi throws the left hand but Hunt avoids the punch easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hunt.#CL#
Hunt closes the distance and pushes Yksi back into the cage.
Projekti Yksi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Yksi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunt's elbow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Yksi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yksi swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Yksi has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hunt clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Yksi has his opponent's back but Hunt is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Yksi.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yksi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
A jab from Yksi misses.
Donk. Yksi catches Hunt right on the button with a cross.
Hunt misses with a two punch combination. #T3#
Yksi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt throws a good cross that connects.
Hunt looks to land a left hand but Yksi moved out of range nicely.
Jab from Hunt.
Hunt throws a body shot but no joy.
Yksi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hunt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hunt throws the kick towards the body but Yksi avoids it.
Hunt lunges at Yksi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yksi's hand.
Yksi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yksi throws a shot to the body.
Hunt works Yksi's body with a nice hook.
Yksi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Yksi throws a big shot that misses.
Hunt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T4#
Yksi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yksi shoots in for a takedown but Hunt shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Hunt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hunt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yksi misses with an uppercut
and Hunt counters with a two punch combo.
Yksi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hunt.
A cross from Hunt lands.
Yksi misses with a right hand
enabling Hunt to counter with a crisp jab.
Yksi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Hunt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Yksi.
Donk. Hunt catches Yksi right on the button with a cross.
Hunt throws a hook but Yksi avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Hunt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hunt 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: GAMMA#1132 Bond v Godwin
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Rainey misses with a hook. Sojka ducked under it nicely.
Rainey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sojka finds it's way round the side to connect with Rainey's head.
Rainey definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jab, jab by Rainey - just one landing.
Rainey ducks under a wild hook from Sojka.
Rainey feinted with a counter takedown.
Sojka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rainey.
Rainey is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sojka.
Albert Sojka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sojka swings for the body but Rainey moves out of range.
Rainey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sojka throws out the jab.
Sojka moves in looking to clinch but Rainey pushes him off.
Rainey lands a jab.
Sojka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rainey looks to land a left hand but Sojka moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sojka! But no joy.
Sojka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rainey was well out of range. Poor timing from Sojka.
Rainey wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sojka swinging wildly here.
Rainey tries to counter with a takedown but Sojka is quick to defend against it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sojka throws a jab but it's blocked by Rainey.
Rainey throws a hook to the side of Sojka's head but Sojka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rainey misses with an uppercut. Sojka saw that one coming.#T1#
Rainey slips a straight right by Sojka.
Sojka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rainey throws a lazy right hand but Sojka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sojka misses with a looping right.
Jab from Rainey.#TD#
Rainey looking to score a takedown here. Sojka is defending well but Rainey drives through and ends up in Sojka's guard.
Rainey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sojka wants to stand and escape but Rainey is having none of it.
Sojka is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Rainey postures up in Sojka's guard and throws a big left but Sojka blocks it.
Rainey has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sojka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rainey trying to control the position from guard on top but Sojka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sojka is looking to stand up but Rainey isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
Sojka misses with a wild body shot.
Rainey drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sojka sprawls and moves away.
Rainey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rainey stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rainey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sojka.
Sojka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rainey. #CL#
Rainey moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sojka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rainey has a couple of punches blocked by Sojka.
Rainey wants a takedown but no success here.
Rainey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sojka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rainey's elbow.
Sojka lands a hook that snaps the head of Rainey backwards.
Rainey blocks an uppercut.
Sojka prevents a body shot from Rainey.
Rainey misses with some punches. #TD#
Rainey gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Sojka is trying to stand up here but Rainey is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Rainey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sojka's head.
Sojka is trying to stand up here but Rainey is controlling him well.
Rainey lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rainey missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Rainey wants to work for an arm triangle but Sojka is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sojka has hold of Rainey's hands but Rainey slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Rainey is working for a kimura but Sojka is defending it quite comfortably.
Sojka is trying to stand. #T4#
Rainey winds up and cracks Sojka with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sojka on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rainey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sojka's head.
Rainey trying to control the action but Sojka is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Rainey is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rainey is nestled in close to Sojka, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bradley Rainey dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Sojka throws a hook but Rainey avoids it easily.
Rainey throws a hook but Sojka blocks it.
Sojka cracks Rainey with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rainey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sojka.
Sojka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rainey.
Rainey moves out of range of the strikes.
Sojka missing with a left hand there. Rainey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sojka throws a shot from downtown. Rainey moves away and avoids it.
Rainey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sojka.
Albert Sojka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rainey misses with a hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rainey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sojka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rainey.
Rainey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rainey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sojka.
Rainey defending well as Sojka loads up on a big left hand.
Rainey misses with a hook. Sojka ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Rainey moves away from the strike by Sojka.
Rainey is looking to score with low kicks.
Rainey slips a jab from Sojka.
Sojka throws the left hand but Rainey avoids the punch easily.
Sojka shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rainey throws a jab when Sojka was well out of range.
Sojka throws a big shot that misses.
Rainey scores with the left hand. Sojka knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Sojka instigates a clinch.
Rainey scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sojka misses with some punches.
Rainey throws a punch but it's blocked by Sojka.
Rainey gets through Sojka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sojka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rainey lands a body punch.
A short uppercut from Rainey.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sojka misses with a punch on the inside.
Sojka misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Rainey throws a head punch that misses.
Rainey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rainey throws a punch but it's blocked by Sojka.
Sojka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sojka throws a head punch that misses.
Rainey has a couple of punches blocked by Sojka.
Bradley Rainey has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sojka tries to work over Rainey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rainey looking for a takedown.
Sojka misses with some punches.
Sojka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sojka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rainey or not.
Rainey has Sojka pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sojka manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bradley Rainey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sojka is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rainey misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Rainey.
Rainey misses with a punch on the inside.
Sojka tries a body shot but Rainey blocks it.
Sojka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rainey looking for a takedown. #T3#
Sojka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Sojka.
A short body shot lands from Sojka as the two fighters clinch.
Rainey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rainey throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rainey.
Sojka misses with a knee to the head.
Sojka prevents a body shot from Rainey.
Rainey blocking some punches.
Sojka wants to stall.
Sojka looking to throw knees to the head but Rainey is blocking nicely.
Sojka blocking some punches.
Sojka lands a shoulder strike.
Rainey tries to pull guard but Sojka holds him up against the cage and eventually Rainey drops back down to his feet.
Sojka misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Sojka. #T4#
Come on Sojka - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rainey swings wildly with an uppercut but Sojka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rainey tries to throw a body punch but Sojka avoids it by throwing Rainey back against the cage.
A short right from Rainey.
Rainey lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rainey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sojka prevents the takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sojka lands a nice uppercut.#TD#
Rainey is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Sojka can't fight it off and eventually Rainey manages to take the fight to the floor. Sojka looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Sojka has his feet on Rainey's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Sojka scores with a nice right hand.
Rainey gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Albert Sojka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Rainey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Sojka throws an overhand right that lands on Rainey's shoulder, as Rainey tries to avoid the shot.
Rainey misses with a straight left.
Rainey bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sojka checks the leg kick nicely there.
A nice side step and Sojka releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD#
Rainey feints and as Sojka raises his hands in defense, Rainey changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sojka is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rainey is controlling him. #ES2#
Sojka scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Sojka misses with an uppercut. Rainey saw that one coming.
Sojka throws a hook to the side of Rainey's head but Rainey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sojka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sojka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sojka throws a lazy right hand but Rainey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rainey appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rainey misses with a hook. Sojka ducked under it nicely.
Sojka lands a lovely overhand right.
Rainey throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Sojka. Rainey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rainey misses with a low kick.
Sojka lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rainey misses with a looping right.
Sojka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rainey on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sojka misses with a looping right.
Rainey misses with a hook. Sojka ducked under it nicely.
Rainey throws a lazy right hand but Sojka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sojka takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sojka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rainey thuds his right hand into Sojka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sojka works the jab nicely.
Albert Sojka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sojka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rainey.
Sojka throws an overhand right that lands on Rainey's shoulder, as Rainey tries to avoid the shot.
Rainey connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sojka momentarily.
A big right from Rainey misses. #T2#
A swing and a miss from Rainey.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rainey 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.
Rainey throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sojka throws a jab when Rainey was well out of range.
Sojka throws a jab but it's blocked by Rainey.
Sojka cracks Rainey with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rainey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sojka lands a lovely overhand right.
Sojka misses with a straight left.
Sojka scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rainey staying out of range there.
Sojka doesn't manage to clinch there - Rainey circles away.
Sojka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sojka 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.
Rainey throws a hook but Sojka avoids it easily.
Sojka throws an overhand right that lands on Rainey's shoulder, as Rainey tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Sojka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Rainey.
Rainey missing with a left hand there. Sojka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rainey takes one to the chin there.
Sojka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sojka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sojka 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.
Sojka 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Sojka misses the target.
Sojka looks to land a right hand but Rainey moved out of range.
A jab from Rainey misses.
Sojka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sojka staying out of range there.
Sojka defending well as Rainey loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Sojka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rainey takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sojka throws a jab but it's blocked by Rainey.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rainey ducks under a wild hook from Sojka.
Rainey feinted with a counter takedown.#T4#
Sojka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sojka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rainey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sojka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sojka throws out a loose jab but Rainey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rainey moves away from the strike by Sojka.
Sojka avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rainey jabs Sojka right on the nose. Sojka blinks but takes it well.
Sojka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rainey attempts a counter takedown but Sojka avoids it well and moves away.
Sojka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rainey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rainey takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sojka with a hook.
Rainey darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Rainey there.
Sojka slips under a jab from Rainey.
A big left from Sojka misses.
Rainey drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sojka sprawls and moves away.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Sojka!
An out of breath and clearly excited Albert Sojka thanked Urban Fighter for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: MMAH 11 - Robinson vs Malone
Date: Jan 22, 2025

#R1#
Malone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut lands for Malone. That snapped Robinson's head back.
Robinson ducks under a wild hook from Malone.
Robinson scores with a jab. Malone acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Malone scores with a hook to the body. Robinson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Robinson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malone.
Robinson slips a jab from Malone.
Malone connects with the punch.
Robinson misses with an uppercut.
Malone connects with a nice looking jab.
Malone connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Malone misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robinson.
Robinson thuds a left hand into Malone's body.
Malone takes a swing at Robinson's ribcage but misses.
Malone scores with a crisp jab that stopped Robinson in his tracks.
Robinson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Malone's hands.
Nice uppercut lands for Malone. That snapped Robinson's head back. #ROC2#Robinson is rocked!
Malone lands a jab to Robinson's midsection.
Oh Robinson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Malone has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Robinson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Robinson is breathing heavily.#T1#
Robinson is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Malone doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Robinson crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Robinson's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Orion Malone!
Orion Malone is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: MMAH 11 - Robinson vs Malone
Date: Jan 22, 2025

#R1#
Shukur slips a straight right by Singleton.
Singleton lands with a shot to the body.
Shukur defending well as Singleton loads up on a big left hand.
Shukur misses with a shot to the body
and Singleton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Singleton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Singleton wants it to stay on the feet.
A punch lands to the side of Shukur 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shukur shoots in for a double leg but Singleton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shukur looks for a takedown but Singleton sprawls well.
Justice Singleton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Shukur.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Singleton, as that shot connected. #ROC#Shukur is rocked!
Singleton sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Shukur's defenses. It connects perfectly with Shukur's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Justice Singleton!

Event: GAMMA#1130 Petrov v Smith
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
Jang Jai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sarkisov lands a lovely overhand right.
Sarkisov misses the body punch
and Jang Jai counters with a nice uppercut.
Sarkisov connects with a right hand. Jang Jai shakes it off.
Jang Jai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sarkisov slips a straight right by Jang Jai.
Jang Jai lands with a big left! Sarkisov is wobbled badly! Jang Jai comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Sarkisov to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Wang Jang Jai!
An out of breath Wang Jang Jai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GAMMA#1130 Petrov v Smith
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
Benandonner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
Benandonner doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
King throws a head kick but Benandonner moves out of range.
Benandonner throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by King.#CUT2#It looks like Ledley King has been cut.
Benandonner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
King takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
King has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Benandonner finds it's way round the side to connect with King's head.
King takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
King lands with an uppercut that bounces Benandonner off the cage and back into range.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Benandonner.
Benandonner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Benandonner scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC2#King is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King throws a poor cross that misses
and Benandonner makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A big right from King misses.
Benandonner misses with a wild body shot.
Benandonner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
King with a poor takedown
and Benandonner counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Benandonner throws a jab when King was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benandonner. King does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
King throws a head kick that misses.
King avoids the body shot from Benandonner.
Benandonner avoids the head kick by King.
Benandonner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice body kick there by Benandonner.
King plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Benandonner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping King at a distance.
King is breathing heavily.
Benandonner connects with the punch.
Benandonner circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! King drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Benandonner follows King to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giant Benandonner!
Giant Benandonner seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CFC CG 722
Date: Jan 18, 2025

178 cm
36 yrs
171 lbs

179 cm
29 yrs
154 lbs

Kersikov

Von Wild

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 109 wins and 74 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Wolfgang Von Wild!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kersikov.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kersikov (4) vs (0) Von Wild
Von Wild struggling a bit here.
We've been hearing good reports from Kersikov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Kersikov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kersikov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Wild is trying to get back to half guard.
Von Wild seems a little lost for a moment, as Kersikov dominates the positioning.
Kersikov is looking to take a break and control but Von Wild is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Von Wild sneaks back into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Wild tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Von Wild is looking to control Kersikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Von Wild avoid being mounted?#T1#
Von Wild is positioning himself well to prevent Kersikov advancing to mount.
Von Wild is trying to control but can't.
Von Wild is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kersikov jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (7) vs (0) Von Wild
You can see the frustration on Von Wild's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Von Wild tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kersikov presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (9) vs (0) Von Wild
Von Wild tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.
Von Wild really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Von Wild has given up his back. Will we see Kersikov going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (12) vs (0) Von Wild#T2#
Von Wild tries to escape the position.
Kersikov gets his hands free as Von Wild looks to control.
Von Wild is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kersikov.
Von Wild wants to escape the position.
Kersikov avoiding Von Wild 's attempts to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Von Wild's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Von Wild trying to control but not successfully. #T3#
Von Wild breaks Kersikov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (12) vs (2) Von Wild
Kersikov pulls Von Wild in close to his closed guard and prevents Von Wild from doing any damage or advancing position.
Von Wild trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Von Wild tries to pass.
Von Wild trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von Wild is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T4#
Von Wild preventing the sweep.
Von Wild trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von Wild wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Von Wild wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Von Wild tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard. #T5#
Kersikov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Von Wild wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.#T6#
Von Wild stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov.
Von Wild looking to pass the guard.
Von Wild stays in close to Kersikov's body and controls the position.
Von Wild trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Von Wild wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Von Wild's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Von Wild trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kersikov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (14) vs (2) Von Wild
Von Wild has Kersikov pulled in close to control his posture.
Von Wild looking to control.
Von Wild tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Von Wild is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kersikov is aware though and is defending well.
Von Wild wants to hit a sweep here but Kersikov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Von Wild there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (17) vs (2) Von Wild
Von Wild tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T8#
Kersikov controlling from the full mount.
Von Wild working to try and regain half guard.
Von Wild stops Kersikov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Von Wild felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kersikov content just to control the position here. #T9#
Von Wild wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Von Wild is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Von Wild is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Wild is still trying to improve position.
Von Wild wants to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
Von Wild tries to reverse the position but Kersikov maintains control.
Kersikov controlling from the full mount.
Kersikov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Von Wild for as long as he can get away with.#T10#
Kersikov prevents Von Wild from getting the reversal.
Von Wild regains half guard.
Von Wild tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Von Wild is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kersikov jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (20) vs (2) Von Wild
Von Wild is looking to reverse the position.
Kersikov controlling from side mount.
Von Wild is looking for a sweep.#T11#
Von Wild is trying to control Kersikov's posture but Kersikov avoids it.
Von Wild is trying to get back to half guard.
Von Wild tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Kersikov easily slips into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (22) vs (2) Von Wild
Von Wild wants to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
Von Wild is working to get back to half guard. #T12#
Von Wild tries to control Kersikov's body but Kersikov pushes him off. Von Wild squirms to his side and now Kersikov has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (25) vs (2) Von Wild
Von Wild looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Von Wild tries to escape but Kersikov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Von Wild turns into Kersikov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (25) vs (4) Von Wild
Von Wild trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Von Wild looking to sit in guard and control but Kersikov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (27) vs (4) Von Wild
Kersikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Von Wild is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T13##SUB2#
Von Wild looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Von Wild working a defensive guard but Kersikov manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (30) vs (4) Von Wild
Kersikov just content to control the position.
Kersikov tries to advance to mount but Von Wild denies him.
Kersikov taking a breather here.
Von Wild tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kersikov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T14#
Kersikov tries to move to mount but Von Wild blocks the move with his legs.
Kersikov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Von Wild is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Von Wild looking for a sweep but Kersikov has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (32) vs (4) Von Wild

And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 32 to 4.
A relieved looking Bogdan Kersikov 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 383: Abrazos v Redcola
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Abrazos swings away with a body shot that misses
and Redcola counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Pablo Abrazos has been cut.
We've been told by Abrazos's head coaches at LA FIGHT BARN that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Abrazos jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Redcola takes one to the chin there.
Redcola slips a straight right by Abrazos.
Redcola swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Redcola throws a body punch but Abrazos moves out of range.
Redcola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab by Redcola.
Good work by Redcola as he checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Abrazos misses.
Abrazos lands with a thumping leg kick.
Redcola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abrazos.
Redcola let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Abrazos throws a jab but it's blocked by Redcola.
Redcola steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Abrazos.#T1#
Abrazos misses with a looping left.
Abrazos throws out a leg kick but Redcola moves out of range and Abrazos only half commits.
Abrazos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Redcola counters with a left and a right that stings Abrazos.
Redcola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Abrazos.
Pablo Abrazos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redcola misses with a body shot.
Redcola swings for the body but Abrazos moves out of range.
Abrazos throws a jab when Redcola was well out of range.
Abrazos throws a right hand that misses
and Redcola counters with a nice body shot.
Redcola walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Abrazos misses the jab.
Redcola is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A telegraphed right hand from Abrazos misses the target.
A nice side step and Redcola releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Redcola checks a leg kick.#T2#
Abrazos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Redcola throws a series of strikes that have Abrazos backpedaling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abrazos misses with a wild body shot.
Redcola looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Abrazos swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Redcola walks into a left hand.
Redcola swinging wildly here.
Abrazos lands a head shot.
Abrazos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Redcola counters with a nice uppercut.
Abrazos looks to land a left hand but Redcola moved out of range nicely.
Redcola is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Abrazos rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
Abrazos misses with a lunging right hand
and Redcola counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Abrazos connects with a looping right hand.
Abrazos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Redcola to counter with a crisp jab.
Redcola scores with the left hand. Abrazos knows he should have avoided that one.
Redcola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abrazos.
Abrazos throws a poor cross that misses
and Redcola counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Abrazos throws a leg kick but Redcola sees it coming and moves out of range.
Redcola lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Redcola throws a combination. Abrazos tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Redcola stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Abrazos.
Abrazos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Redcola.
Abrazos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Redcola on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Abrazos looks to land a left hand but Redcola moved out of range nicely.
Redcola unleashes a big counter combination but Abrazos bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Abrazos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Redcola lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Abrazos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A jab from Redcola misses.
Redcola takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Abrazos is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Abrazos lands a jab to the head.
Redcola connects with a crisp jab. #CUT2#Pablo Abrazos's cut is getting worse.
Abrazos looks to land a right hand but Redcola moved out of range.
Abrazos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Redcola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Abrazos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pablo Abrazos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pablo Abrazos's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Abrazos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Redcola throws a series of punches but Abrazos moves out of range.
Abrazos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Abrazos throws an overhand right that lands on Redcola's shoulder, as Redcola tries to avoid the shot.
Redcola throws out a counter right but Abrazos avoids it with no problem.
Redcola misses with an uppercut.
Abrazos throws a shot from downtown. Redcola moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Abrazos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Redcola is looking for the big counter here.
Abrazos takes a swing at Redcola's ribcage but misses.
Despite the aggression on Redcola's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abrazos throws a poor cross that misses
and Redcola counters with a left to the body.
Abrazos misses the body punch
and Redcola counters with a nice uppercut.
Abrazos throws out a loose jab but Redcola uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Abrazos swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Redcola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Redcola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Abrazos.
Redcola is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Redcola throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barry Redcola is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Redcola ducks under a wild hook from Abrazos.
Redcola moves out of range of the strikes.
Abrazos tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Redcola is able to avoid easily.
Redcola is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Abrazos misses with an uppercut
and Redcola counters with a left to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Abrazos. That snapped Redcola's head back.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Abrazos, as that shot connected.
Abrazos jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Abrazos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Abrazos cracks Redcola with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Redcola walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Redcola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abrazos.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Redcola.
A little jabbing left from Redcola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Abrazos 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.
Redcola bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Redcola was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Abrazos throws a leg kick but Redcola checks it.
Redcola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Abrazos.
Abrazos misses with a left hand
and Redcola counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Redcola fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Abrazos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Redcola needs to keep his hands up - Abrazos had a free shot at his head there.
Redcola 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.
Abrazos avoids the body shot from Redcola.
Redcola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Abrazos.
Redcola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abrazos was well out of range. Poor timing from Redcola.
Redcola moves away from the strike by Abrazos.
Abrazos blocks a jab.
Abrazos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Abrazos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Abrazos scores with a jab.
Abrazos throws a lazy uppercut
and Redcola counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Redcola lands a slapping body shot.
Abrazos misses with a looping left.
Abrazos looks to land a left hand but Redcola moved out of range nicely.
Abrazos loads up on a big right hand but Redcola slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redcola closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Abrazos misses with a hook
and Redcola counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Redcola on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Abrazos throws a leg kick
and Redcola makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Abrazos misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Redcola was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Redcola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abrazos.
Redcola doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Redcola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Abrazos.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Abrazos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pablo Abrazos's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Abrazos throws an off balance right hand
enabling Redcola to counter with a crisp jab.
Redcola slips a jab from Abrazos.
Redcola is looking for the big counter here.
Abrazos is looking to chop away at Redcola's legs.
Redcola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abrazos.
Redcola now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Abrazos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Abrazos misses with a right hand
and Abrazos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Redcola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abrazos throws out the jab.
Abrazos swings widly with a right hand
and Redcola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Abrazos misses the target.
Abrazos misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Abrazos misses the target. #T1#
Abrazos throws a hook but Redcola blocks it.
Abrazos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Redcola.
Pablo Abrazos is winning the standup battle so far.
Abrazos misses the jab.
As Abrazos backs off Redcola throws a huge counter combo but Abrazos manages to avoid it all.
Redcola takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Redcola looks to land a left hand but Abrazos moved out of range nicely.
Abrazos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Abrazos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Abrazos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Despite the aggression on Redcola's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Redcola slips a straight right by Abrazos.
Despite the aggression on Redcola's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Abrazos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Abrazos backs off Redcola throws a huge counter combo but Abrazos manages to avoid it all.
Abrazos swings for the body but Redcola moves out of range. #T2#
Redcola slips a straight right by Abrazos.
Abrazos throws a shot from downtown. Redcola moves away and avoids it.
Redcola misses with a right hand
enabling Abrazos to counter with a crisp jab.
Abrazos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Abrazos misses.
Abrazos misses with a left hand
and Redcola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Redcola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Abrazos throwing a counter right hand but Redcola manages to avoid it.
Redcola throws a series of punches but Abrazos moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Redcola looks to score with a jab to the body but Abrazos is just out of range.
Abrazos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Redcola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abrazos was well out of range. Poor timing from Redcola.#T3#
Abrazos throws a shot from downtown. Redcola moves away and avoids it.
Redcola has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Decent striking displayed by Abrazos there.
Abrazos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Redcola connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Redcola gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A punch combination from Redcola misses.
Pablo Abrazos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A telegraphed right hand from Abrazos misses the target.
Redcola throws a counter combo.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Redcola might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Abrazos has got the better of the exchanges.
Abrazos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Redcola.
Abrazos throws a hook but Redcola avoids it easily.
Abrazos looks to land a right hand but Redcola moved out of range.
Abrazos moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRedcola.
Redcola staying out of range there.#T4#
Abrazos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Redcola staying out of range there.
A jab from Redcola misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Abrazos misses the target.
Abrazos thows a leg kick but Redcola checks it
and Redcola connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#Pablo Abrazos's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Decent striking displayed by Abrazos there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abrazos loads up on a big right hand but Redcola slips the punch.
Redcola shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Redcola looks to land a combination but Abrazos avoids it well.
Redcola moves out of range of the leg kick from Abrazos.
Barry Redcola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice defenses there by Redcola.
Redcola raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Abrazos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Abrazos 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Abrazos!
Pablo Abrazos 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: CFC CG 721
Date: Jan 11, 2025

179 cm
29 yrs
154 lbs

163 cm
25 yrs
145 lbs

Von Wild

Da Silva

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Wolfgang Von Wild! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 13 losses; Anderson Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and Columbo Gatti.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Von Wild shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Da Silva counters with a single leg into guard. Von Wild didn't expect that.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Von Wild (0) vs (2) Da Silva
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Wild keeping full guard, as Da Silva tries to pass.
Von Wild trying to keep a closed guard but Da Silva is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Von Wild is looking for a triangle here but Da Silva uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Von Wild (0) vs (5) Da Silva
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Wild looks to move to half guard but instead Da Silva has passed into mount! Damn!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Von Wild (0) vs (7) Da Silva#T1#
Von Wild looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Von Wild (0) vs (10) Da Silva
A bit of a pause in the action here. Da Silva controlling the positon.
Von Wild is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Da Silva avoiding Von Wild 's attempts to control his hands.
Von Wild is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Da Silva. #T2#
Von Wild's coaches at LA FIGHT BARN have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Da Silva gets his hands free as Von Wild looks to control.
Da Silva just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Von Wild is keeping busy.
Da Silva is trying to stick to Von Wild's back but Von Wild is turning into Da Silva. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Da Silva's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Von Wild.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Von Wild (2) vs (10) Da Silva
Von Wild tries to free his leg and advance position but Da Silva is retaining full guard. #T3#
Da Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Von Wild is proving a slippery customer.
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Von Wild from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Da Silva is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Von Wild (2) vs (12) Da Silva#SUB#
Von Wild looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Von Wild not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Da Silva seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Von Wild wants to control the position but Da Silva says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T4#
Von Wild has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Da Silva is working away from the top position though.
Da Silva prevents Von Wild from improving his position.
Von Wild has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Da Silva is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Von Wild looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Von Wild moves into full guard. #T5#
Da Silva slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Von Wild is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Von Wild (4) vs (12) Da Silva
Da Silva managing to control the position.
Von Wild trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Von Wild is looking to advance position but Da Silva has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Von Wild (4) vs (16) Da Silva
Da Silva prevents Von Wild from getting the reversal.
Da Silva with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Von Wild wants to control but Da Silva is having none of it.
Von Wild is working to get back to half guard. #T7#
Da Silva trying to control but Von Wild is having none of it.
Von Wild tries to hold on but Da Silva postures up.
Da Silva is stalling here but it's allowed Von Wild to get half guard.
Von Wild wants to get back to full guard but Da Silva has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Von Wild (4) vs (19) Da Silva#T8#
Von Wild is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Von Wild wants to control but Da Silva is having none of it.
Von Wild working to try and regain half guard.
Da Silva looking to control but Von Wild is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Von Wild looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Von Wild (4) vs (22) Da Silva#T9#
Von Wild is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Da Silva is trying to stick to Von Wild's back but Von Wild is turning into Da Silva. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Da Silva's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Von Wild.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Von Wild (6) vs (22) Da Silva
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Von Wild from controlling successfully.
Von Wild looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Wild stopping the sweep attempt from Da Silva.
Von Wild trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von Wild pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Da Silva is keeping the position for now. #T10#
Von Wild is working hard here to advance position.
Our spies down at at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute inform us that Da Silva has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Von Wild trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
Von Wild is really struggling to control Da Silva but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Da Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Von Wild manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Von Wild (6) vs (24) Da Silva
Da Silva is stalling in the full guard. #T11#
Da Silva won't allow Von Wild to sweep him here.
Da Silva slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Von Wild has his foot on Da Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Da Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
Von Wild will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Von Wild is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Von Wild is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Von Wild (8) vs (24) Da Silva#T12#
Da Silva is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Von Wild looking to sit in guard and control but Da Silva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Von Wild (8) vs (26) Da Silva
Von Wild pulls Da Silva in close to prevent any damage.
Von Wild is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Da Silva works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T13#
Von Wild trying to hold on to Da Silva's head to control him but Da Silva postures up.
Da Silva controlling the action here. #SUB#
Von Wild looking for submissions off his back.
Da Silva is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T14#
Von Wild trying to control from the bottom.
Von Wild wants to get back to full guard but Da Silva has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Von Wild (8) vs (29) Da Silva
Von Wild sneaks back into half guard.
Da Silva content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Da Silva wins on points by 29 to 8.
Anderson Da Silva decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 05, 2025

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Dawson. No joy for Stormspider on that attempt.
A left lands for Dawson.
Stormspider drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dawson lands a jab to the nose.
Stormspider throws a jab but it's blocked by Dawson.
The crowd cheers as Dawson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stormspider doesn't seem phased though.#ROC#Stormspider is rocked!
Dawson scores with a jab to the body.
Stormspider is still on wobbly legs! Can Dawson finish him?
Dawson drops Stormspider with a huge uppercut! Stormspider drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Dawson is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derrick Dawson!

Event: GAMMA#1125 Cleever v Petrov
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1#
Hicks throws an overhand right that lands on Rainey's shoulder, as Rainey tries to avoid the shot.
Hicks cracks a nice hook into Rainey's ribs.
Rainey misses the jab.
Rainey 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.
Rainey scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rainey lands with an uppercut that bounces Hicks off the cage and back into range.
Hicks slaps away a takedown attempt from Rainey, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hicks moves out of range of the strikes.
Rainey is looking to clinch but Hicks is avoiding it.
Hicks swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Rainey counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hicks won't be happy with that.
Hicks tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hicks is working hard here to advance position.
Hicks gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hicks tries to get to full guard but Rainey has control of the leg. #T1#
Hicks makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hicks.
Rainey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hicks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hicks is looking to sweep but instead, Rainey has passed into half guard.
Hicks is doing well to control the position and prevent Rainey from advancing to side control.
Hicks slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hicks holds on and takes a little breather.
Rainey working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hicks pulls Rainey in to control the position.
Rainey trying to control the position from guard on top but Hicks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rainey is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Rainey throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rainey throwing strikes but missing.
Hicks keeping moving, preventing Rainey from controlling successfully.
Rainey stopping the sweep attempt from Hicks.
Rainey throwing strikes but missing.
Hicks trying to control the position here.
Hicks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hicks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rainey is one step ahead there.
Rainey content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Hicks is pulling down on Rainey's head. It's preventing any offense from Rainey, at least for the moment.
Hicks wants to sweep here but Rainey controlling him for the moment.
Hicks looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rainey postures up.
Rainey stopping the sweep attempt from Hicks.
Hicks has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hicks keeping moving, preventing Rainey from controlling successfully.
Hicks is adopting a defensive guard.
Hicks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rainey manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T4#
Hicks is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hicks stands up over Rainey, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hicks scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rainey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hicks is one step ahead there.
Hicks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rainey works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rainey is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hicks postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hicks throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hicks cracks Rainey with a solid left hand.
Hicks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rainey lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hicks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bradley Rainey dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hicks defending well as Rainey loads up on a big left hand.
Rainey looks to throw the jab but Hicks is out of range. #TD#
Hicks scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hicks landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hicks is trying to control. Rainey wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hicks prevents Rainey from improving his position.
Clive Hicks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nice strikes from Hicks there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hicks scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hicks is keen to just control but Rainey is a slippery customer.#T1#
Rainey is looking to improve his position.
Rainey is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hicks working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rainey wants to get back to full guard.
Hicks is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rainey has hold of Hicks's hands but Hicks slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hicks drops an elbow to the side of Rainey's head.
Hicks tries to pass to full mount but Rainey defends it.
Hicks working Rainey over with strikes.
Hicks moves nicely into side control. #T2#
Rainey taking a bit of punishment here - Hicks scoring with strikes.
Hicks taking a breather here.
Hicks in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Rainey is not content to let Hicks control the position.
Rainey tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hicks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rainey can do to turn this around?
Rainey is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hicks working the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rainey takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hicks grinds an elbow into Rainey's temple.
Rainey takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #ROC#Rainey is rocked!#T3#
Hicks cracks Rainey with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Hicks immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Rainey is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Hicks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clive Hicks!
Clive Hicks decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: CFC CG 719
Date: Jan 04, 2025

170 cm
25 yrs
155 lbs

179 cm
29 yrs
154 lbs

Ngannou

Von Wild

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 17 losses; Francisco Ngannou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Wolfgang Von Wild!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, David Schapiro and Jorge Garcia.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Ngannou is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Von Wild's half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ngannou (2) vs (0) Von Wild
Ngannou controlling the pace.
Von Wild slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Von Wild looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ngannou is one step ahead there.
Ngannou is pushing down on Von Wild's leg trying to pass to half guard. Von Wild is fighting to maintain full guard but Ngannou has managed to sneak the leg through.
Von Wild is pressing down on Ngannou's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ngannou not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Wild wants to sweep but no luck.
Von Wild working a defensive guard here.
Von Wild is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1#
Ngannou controlling from the top position.
Von Wild is trying to keep Ngannou in close. #SUB2#
Von Wild isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ngannou stacks Von Wild on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ngannou!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (5) vs (0) Von Wild
Von Wild looks to move to half guard but instead Ngannou has passed into mount! Damn!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Ngannou (7) vs (0) Von Wild
Von Wild is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Von Wild regains half guard.#T2#
Ngannou slows the pace down in half guard.
Von Wild gets back to full guard.
Ngannou slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ngannou's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Von Wild is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ngannou defends well.
Ngannou looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ngannou stopping the sweep attempt from Von Wild.#T3#
Von Wild trying to keep a closed guard but Ngannou is proving a slippery customer.
Ngannou not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Von Wild wants to improve his position but instead Ngannou has moved into half guard.
Ngannou controlling the action here.
Von Wild trying to control here.
Still in half guard, Ngannou seems content to control.#T4#
Ngannou passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (10) vs (0) Von Wild
Von Wild is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Von Wild tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ngannou presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Ngannou (12) vs (0) Von Wild
Ngannou controlling his opponent.
Von Wild keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T5#
Ngannou controlling his opponent.
Von Wild is desperately trying to improve his position but Ngannou has a good base and remains in mount.
Von Wild slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ngannou with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T6#
Ngannou prevents Von Wild from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Wild is looking to get back to full guard here but Ngannou has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (15) vs (0) Von Wild
Von Wild tries to buck Ngannou off but Ngannou is having none of it.
Ngannou tries to advance position but instead Von Wild slips a leg back in to half guard.
Ngannou prevents Von Wild from improving his position.#SUB2#
Von Wild actively working from the bottom here.
Von Wild is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Von Wild felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T7#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ngannou in particular looking to stall.
Von Wild tries to get to full guard but Ngannou has control of the leg.
Von Wild is looking to control Ngannou's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Von Wild avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Ngannou is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Von Wild has managed to free his arm - good work.
Von Wild trying to control but Ngannou postures up.
Ngannou controlling the action here. #T8#
Von Wild trying to control here. #SUB2#
Von Wild is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ngannou pulls his head out easily.
Von Wild is looking for a sweep. Ngannou is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ngannou slows the pace down in half guard.
Ngannou is looking to take a break and control but Von Wild is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Von Wild wants to control but Ngannou is keeping busy. #T9#
Von Wild wants to get back to full guard but Ngannou has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (18) vs (0) Von Wild
Von Wild is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ngannou takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Von Wild can't escape the position.
Ngannou controlling his opponent.
Ngannou wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Ngannou tries to control but Von Wild wriggling away. #SUB#
Von Wild tries to improve his position but Ngannou has taken his back! Ngannou has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Von Wild tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Ngannou pushes Von Wild away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Francisco Ngannou!
After winning the bout, Francisco Ngannou thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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