Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: SSKT Spring Stampede
Date: Apr 15, 2024

#R1#
Koga throws a body shot but no joy.
Koga walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jes lands with an uppercut that bounces Koga off the ropes and back into range.
Jes digs a good body shot into Koga's ribs.
Jes jabs Koga to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jes scores with a hook to the body. Koga takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jes cracks Koga with a good jab.
Jes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A low kick from Koga is predictable there
and Jes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jes throws the left hand but Koga avoids the punch easily.
Jes moves out of range of the body kick from Koga.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jes lands with a straight right. Koga didn't see that one coming.
Jes scores with a nice right hand.
Koga misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jes is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T1#
Jes works Koga's body with a nice hook.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Koga. Jes shrugs it off though.
Koga walks into a straight right hand from Jes.
Koga throws a head kick that misses
and Jes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Koga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Jes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Koga closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Koga looks to throw a body kick
and Koga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koga takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Koga takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jes throws a body punch but Koga moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Koga on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koga tries to clinch up but Jes circles away and keeps his distance.
Jes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Koga misses
letting Jes counter with a right hand. #T2#
Koga throws a shot from downtown. Jes moves away and avoids it.
Jes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jes stuns Koga with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Koga looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Koga is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jes dodges the punch combination from Koga.
Koga throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jes blocks the body kick.
Koga drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Koga ducks right into an uppercut from Jes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jes misses the shot to the body.
Koga swings for the body but Jes moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Jes - just one landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andreas Jes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Koga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jes is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Koga throws a lazy head kick
enabling Jes to counter with a crisp jab.
Koga swings widly with a right hand
and Jes counters with a nice body shot.
Jes just misses with a punch to the body.
Jes sets himself, and Koga steps forward looking for the clinch! Jes avoids it this time.
Jes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Andreas Jes is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jes. Koga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jes looks to score with a jab to the body but Koga is just out of range.
Koga takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Koga's head.
Andreas Jes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koga avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jes moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKoga.
Jes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koga.
We've been informed that Koga has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jes lands a jab to Koga's midsection.
Jes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koga can do to turn this around?#T1#
Jes with a jab.
Jes stuns Koga with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Jes.
Jes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koga moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Jes.
Jes clobbers Koga with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A punch lands to the side of Koga 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Koga under the eye.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A lazy left from Jes finds it's target.
Jes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koga manages to avoid it.
Koga throws a sloppy head kick and Jes moves out of range easily.
Jes avoids the head kick by Koga.
Koga throws out a leg kick but Jes moves out of range and Koga only half commits.
An attempted straight right counter from Jes misses the target.#T2#
Koga takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Koga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jes throws a shot to the body.
Koga drops his hands momentarily and Jes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Koga has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Koga takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jes checks a low kick from Koga.
Jes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koga was well out of range. Poor timing from Jes.
Koga let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Jes does it's job there.
Jab by Jes.
Jes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andreas Jes dominated that second round.
That's time! Jes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Jes punishes Koga's body with a nice straight punch.
Koga misses with a lunging right hand
and Jes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Koga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab from Jes.
Koga is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jes rather than just go for the knockout.
Jes throws a body punch but Koga moves out of range.
A head kick by Koga misses
and Jes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jes takes a swing at Koga's ribcage but misses.
Jes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Koga takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jes lands with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jes works the jab nicely.
Koga takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A big right from Koga misses.
Jes cracks Koga with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.#T1#
Jes feints a jab promting Koga to slip. Jes then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Koga slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A head kick misses from Koga.
Koga has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Koga there as he acknowledges the shot.
Koga has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jes finds it's way round the side to connect with Koga's head.
A right-left combo lands from Jes. #ROC#Koga is rocked!
Jes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koga.
Jes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Koga is still on wobbly legs! Can Jes finish him?
Koga tries to clinch there but Jes circles away.
Koga seems to have recovered his senses.
Koga throws a head kick that misses
and Jes counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Koga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jes manages to avoid it.#T2#
Jes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big right from Koga misses.
Koga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jes.
Jes misses the shot to the body.
Jes lands a nice shot to the body.
Koga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jes blocks a head kick by Koga.
A quick step to the side and Jes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jes dips to his left and cracks Koga with an uppercut!
Koga throws a head kick but Jes moves out of range.
Narushima Koga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koga takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good shot there by Jes.
Jes scores with a nice right hand.
Koga throws a poor cross that misses
and Jes counters with a straight right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andreas Jes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jes 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:26
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andreas Jes!

Event: C295: Queiroz vs Nakagawa II
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Panda shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Takala defends it nicely.
Panda misses with a takedown
enabling Takala to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like D.D Panda has been cut.
D.D Panda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panda misses the body punch
and Takala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Panda connects with a body shot that sends Takala's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Takala counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Panda tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Takala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Panda fails in his attempt to clinch.
Panda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takala unleashes a big counter combination but Panda bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Panda shoots in for a takedown but Takala shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for D.D Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Panda throws the left hand but Takala avoids the punch easily.
Takala looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Panda scores with a takedown into Takala's guard.
Panda looking to pass the guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Panda 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. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Takala on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Panda shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Takala as he avoids it easily.
Panda missing with a left hand there. Takala was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Panda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takala.
Takala doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Panda closes the distance but Takala moves to the side
and Takala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#D.D Panda's cut is getting worse.
Panda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T4#
Panda moves in looking to clinch but Takala pushes him off.
Panda throws a right hand that misses
and Takala makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Takala 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Panda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Panda lands a nice looking body shot.
Panda has a takedown stuffed.
Takala unleashes a big counter combination but Panda bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Takala is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Panda rushes Takala and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Panda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tino Takala will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on D.D Panda's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Panda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Panda shoots in for a double leg but Takala sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Takala is looking for the big counter here.
Panda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Takala counters with a stiff right hand.
Panda misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Takala counter with a right hand.
Panda fails to land the takedown.
Takala lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for D.D Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda takes a swing at Takala's ribcage but misses.
Takala tries a quick counter leg kick but Panda is wise to it.
Panda shoots for a double leg takedown but Takala sprawls well. He's pushed Panda's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T1#
Panda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takala throws a counter combo.
Panda misses with a takedown
and Takala counters with a left to the body.
Panda throws a lazy uppercut
and Takala counters with a nice uppercut.
Takala blocks a jab.
Takala throws out a counter right but Panda avoids it with no problem.
Panda fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Panda comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tino Takala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Panda doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Takala counters with a nice uppercut.
Panda tries to close the distance and clinch but Takala swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Panda.
Takala let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Takala has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Takala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takala unleashes a big counter combination but Panda bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Panda closes the distance and clinches.
Panda tries to pull guard but Takala won't allow it. #BC2#
Takala manages to break the clinch.
Panda tests Takala's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panda swings for the body but Takala moves out of range.
Takala is looking for the big counter here.
Takala slips a jab from Panda.
Takala is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Panda looks to land a right hand but Takala moved out of range.#T3#
Panda tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Takala counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Panda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takala counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#D.D Panda's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Panda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Takala circles away.
Takala swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Panda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takala.
Panda throws a jab but it's blocked by Takala.
Panda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takala manages to avoid it.
Panda shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Takala counters with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Panda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takala swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tino Takala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takala slips a jab and a cross from Panda.
Takala throws out a counter right but Panda avoids it with no problem.
Takala circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big right from Panda misses.
Tino Takala seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Panda wants to clinch
and Takala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Panda tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Takala defends well and Panda ends up having to push Takala into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Panda trying to control the position but instead, Takala has worked for underhooks and has pushed Panda into the cage.#BC2#
Takala escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Panda throws an off balance right hand
and Takala counters with a three punch combo that has Panda backing up. Panda nods at Takala to acknowledge the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tino Takala showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on D.D Panda's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Takala drops his hands momentarily and Panda takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Panda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takala moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Panda, as that shot connected.
Takala stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Takala wants it to stay on the feet.
Panda throws a sloppy body shot
and Takala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Panda shoots and misses
and Takala counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takala avoids the body shot from Panda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda misses with a shot to the body
and Takala counters with a straight right hand.
Panda swings widly with a right hand
and Takala counters with a left and a right that stings Panda.
Panda has his takedown stuffed
and Takala counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Panda is rocked!#CUT2#Jeez, D.D Panda's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for D.D Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Panda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takala flicks out a counter leg kick but Panda steps away.
Takala avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Panda fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Takala, pushing him back against the cage.
Panda is trying to stall.
Panda has Takala pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Takala breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Panda tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Takala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at D.D Panda's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tino Takala!
After the big win, Tino Takala made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Shadow Realm Apparel and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: ENIGMA 196
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Ugonoh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jugges paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jugges throwing a counter right hand but Ugonoh manages to avoid it.
Jugges circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jugges counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Izu Ugonoh has been cut.
Ugonoh closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jugges counters with a straight right hand.
Jugges definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Ugonoh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jugges lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD2#
Ugonoh gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ugonoh is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jugges wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Ugonoh not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ugonoh throws a big elbow that misses.
Jugges keeping full guard, as Ugonoh tries to pass.
Ugonoh is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ugonoh trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jugges manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Jugges being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ugonoh tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Ugonoh is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Ugonoh clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Ugonoh is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jugges can't fight it off and eventually Ugonoh manages to take the fight to the floor. Jugges looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jugges seems keen to control Ugonoh's posture.
Ugonoh stays in close to Jugges's body and controls the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ugonoh working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
It looks like Ugonoh might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T4#
Ugonoh looking to pass the guard.
Ugonoh 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.
Jugges keeping full guard, as Ugonoh tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Izu Ugonoh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Izu Ugonoh's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Ugonoh wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jugges steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ugonoh.
Ugonoh moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ugonoh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jugges.
Ugonoh is looking to clinch.
Ugonoh throws a sloppy body shot
and Jugges counters with a stiff right hand.
Ugonoh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jugges manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A counter left hand to the body from Jugges misses its target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jugges takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT2#It looks like Beckwitz Jugges has been cut.
Ugonoh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jugges paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Ugonoh shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ugonoh showed some decent athleticism there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ugonoh thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jugges's head. #T1#
Ugonoh with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Izu Ugonoh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jugges won't allow Ugonoh to pass to mount.
Jugges trying to control from the bottom.
Ugonoh stalling away here and it's allowed Jugges to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ugonoh is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ugonoh's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jugges keeps the fight on the outside.
A little feinted left hand from Jugges on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ugonoh tries to clinch up.
Ugonoh tries to clinch but Jugges moves out of range. #CL2#
Ugonoh moves into the clinch successfully.
Ugonoh blocking some punches.
Jugges misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Jugges.
Jugges misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jugges fails to land.
Ugonoh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ugonoh drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jugges gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T3#
Ugonoh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jugges blocking some punches.
Ugonoh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jugges lands a right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Izu Ugonoh's cut even more.#TD2#
Ugonoh turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ugonoh manages to end up in side control.
Jugges holding on.
The referee asks Ugonoh politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ugonoh prefers to stall for the moment though.
Jugges takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Jugges is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ugonoh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
You can see the frustration on Jugges's face as Ugonoh controls the position.
Ugonoh is continuing to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ugonoh tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Izu Ugonoh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ugonoh tries to clinch there but Jugges circles away.
Beckwitz Jugges has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Ugonoh closes the distance and pushes Jugges back into the cage.
Jugges struggles to land a body shot inside as Ugonoh controls his hands. #TD2#
Ugonoh is trying to trip Jugges. He has hold of a leg but Jugges is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ugonoh persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Ugonoh engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jugges will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ugonoh trying to control the position from guard on top but Jugges is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ugonoh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Ugonoh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jugges looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jugges misses the shot to the body.
Jugges takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#Beckwitz Jugges's cut is getting worse.#CL2#
Ugonoh has Jugges up against the cage in a clinch.
Ugonoh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jugges being controlled against the cage.
Jugges throws a punch but it's blocked by Ugonoh.
Ugonoh is trying to drag Jugges to the mat but Jugges just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ugonoh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Jugges is trying to break the clinch but Ugonoh is controlling him.
Ugonoh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ugonoh takes a shot to the head.
Ugonoh blocks an uppercut.
Jugges lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Ugonoh tightens his grip and picks Jugges up, before dumping him to the ground. Jugges manages to land in guard.
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!
Ugonoh is stalling in the full guard.
Ugonoh trying to control but Jugges is working from the bottom.
Jugges can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ugonoh controls the pace.#T3#
Jugges has control of Ugonoh's left arm, preventing Ugonoh from doing any damage.
Ugonoh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ugonoh with a nice head shot there.
Ugonoh 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. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ugonoh. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Ugonoh doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ugonoh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Izu Ugonoh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Ugonoh closes the distance and clinches. #T4#
Ugonoh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ugonoh blocking some punches.
Ugonoh can't get the takedown.
Beckwitz Jugges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Izu Ugonoh.
Jugges has a couple of punches blocked by Ugonoh.
Jugges lands with a light punch inside.
Jugges swings wildly with an uppercut but Ugonoh uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Ugonoh has hold of one of Jugges's legs. Jugges is fighting the takedown attempt but Ugonoh gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Jugges being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ugonoh forces his way into half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Izu Ugonoh!

Event: OFK 394 - Mangold Vs Kim
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Nyla avoids the head kick by Stardust.
Stardust lands a head shot.
Stardust scoring well with a low kick there.
Nyla bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stardust's head backwards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stardust. Nyla does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nyla swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stardust keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Stardust wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nyla missing with a left hand there. Stardust was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nyla scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nyla ducks under a wild hook from Stardust.
Nyla looks to land a left hand but Stardust moved out of range nicely.
Stardust is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nyla takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nyla moves in looking to clinch but Stardust pushes him off.
A slow jab from Nyla misses its intended target.
Ziggy Stardust seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nyla lands a jab to Stardust's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nyla jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Nyla tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stardust blocks a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nyla, as that shot connected.
Nyla misses with a looping left.
Stardust uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nyla has time to react.
Nyla misses with a hook
and Stardust connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nyla throws a lazy uppercut
and Stardust counters with a body kick.
A clash of legs there as Nyla blocks the low kick.
Stardust thuds his right hand into Nyla's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
Nyla has managed to clinch.
Stardust working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nyla blocks a body shot from Stardust.
A hook to the body from Nyla.
Nyla softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Stardust working aggressively here.
Stardust misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stardust has a couple of punches blocked by Nyla.
Stardust lands with a light punch inside.
Stardust gets through Nyla's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Nyla.
Stardust throws a punch but it's blocked by Nyla.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nyla.
Stardust lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stardust tries a body shot but Nyla blocks it.
Nyla swings wildly with an uppercut but Stardust uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Nyla escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nyla thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stardust connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nyla momentarily.
Nyla throws a lazy uppercut
and Stardust counters with a series of strikes. Nyla will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stardust moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Stardust lands a high kick!
Nice straight punches there by Nyla. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nyla.
Stardust throws a sloppy head kick
and Nyla counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stardust thinking.
A swing and a miss from Nyla.
Stardust lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nyla's sensitive parts.
Nyla uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stardust.
Nyla throws a hook but Stardust avoids it easily.
Nyla misses with a lunging right hand
and Nyla takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stardust lands a jab to the nose.
Nyla takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nyla slips a straight right by Stardust.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Nyla finds it's way through Stardust's defenses.
Nyla throws a right hand that misses
and Stardust makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Nyla really felt that one!
Stardust is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T4#
Stardust loads up on a big right hand but Nyla slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Nyla.
Nyla scores with a jab.
Nyla cracks Stardust with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nyla walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stardust connects with a leg kick.
Stardust misses with an uppercut.
Nyla rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stardust counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Nyla is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Stardust moves away from the strike by Nyla.
Stardust uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nyla has time to react.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stardust goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stardust uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stardust throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ziggy Stardust dominated that round.
That's time! Stardust's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nyla tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nyla displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stardust throws out the jab.
Nyla avoids the head kick by Stardust.
Nyla throws out a counter right but Stardust avoids it with no problem.
It looks like Stardust has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Stardust throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nyla.
Nyla scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stardust with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nyla swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stardust tried to score with a low kick but Nyla checks it.
Nyla ducks under a wild hook from Stardust.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stardust.
Stardust dips to his left and cracks Nyla with an uppercut!
Nyla moves out of range of the leg kick from Stardust.
Nyla misses with a right hand
and Stardust counters with a left and a right that stings Nyla.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nyla slips a straight right by Stardust.#T1#
Stardust looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nyla moves out of range as Stardust strikes.
Nice defenses there by Stardust.
Nice shot by Nyla.#ROC2#Stardust is rocked!
Stardust looks to land a combination. Nyla sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nyla scores with a hook.
Oh Stardust is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stardust gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nyla.
Nyla throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nyla throws the left hand but Stardust avoids the punch easily.
Stardust seems to have got his legs back now.
Nyla takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nyla keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Stardust scores with a leg kick.
Stardust takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nyla uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stardust has time to react.#KD2#
Nyla lands a big right hand that sends Stardust crashing to the mat! Nyla stays standing though and waves Stardust back to his feet!
Stardust throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nyla misses with a looping left.
Stardust misses with an uppercut
and Nyla counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stardust thinking.
Nyla's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nyla connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Stardust out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sammy Nyla!

Event: Summit Series - KT Rd 3
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Panda on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Panda defending well as Wang loads up on a big left hand.
Wang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panda.
Panda steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wang.
Wang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panda.
Nice shot lands for Wang.
Wang tests Panda's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Panda moves out of range as Wang strikes.
Wang throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Panda.
Panda has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
Panda has closed the distance and engaged Wang in a clinch. #BC#
Wang manages to break the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wang misses with a looping left.
Wang looks to land a right hand but Panda moved out of range.
Wang throws the left hand but Panda avoids the punch easily.
Wang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Panda throws a hook to the side of Wang's head but Wang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wang throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wang misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Panda counters by clinching up.
Panda has a couple of punches blocked by Wang.
A short uppercut from Wang.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1#
Wang misses with a punch on the inside.
Wang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Wang.
Wang is trying to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Panda fails to land. #BC#
Wang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Panda defending well as Wang loads up on a big left hand.
Panda tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Wang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wang connects with a leg kick.
Wang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wang.
Wang throws a hook to the side of Panda's head but Panda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Panda looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Panda walks into a left hand.
Panda tries to close the distance and clinch but Wang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wang throws a lazy right hand but Panda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Panda ducks under a wild hook from Wang.
Panda moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wang throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
A cross from Wang lands.
Wang throws a series of punches but Panda avoids them all with ease.
Panda connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wang's hands.
Wang misses the shot to the body.
Panda tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wang misses with a straight left.
Wang misses with a low kick.
Wang is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wang throws a low kick but Panda avoids it.
Wang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Panda.
Wang walks into a stiff left hand from Panda.
Wang attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wang looks to land a left hand but Panda moved out of range nicely.
Wang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Panda. That did some damage!
The fight stays on the outside here - Panda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wang throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wang with a nice cross.
Panda keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Panda throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Panda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Panda on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wang lands with a shot to the body.
Wang is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#CL2#
Panda clinches up against the ropes.#BC#
Wang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hung Young Wang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panda shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wang has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wang there as he acknowledges the shot.
Panda doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wang throws a hook to the side of Panda's head but Panda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Wang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wang lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wang cracks Panda with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wang swings for the body but Panda moves out of range.
Wang misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Panda holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Wang breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Wang misses with a hook.
Panda needs to keep his hands up - Wang had a free shot at his head there.
Panda tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Wang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Panda tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wang dips to his left and cracks Panda with an uppercut!
Wang misses with a straight left.
Wang thuds his right hand into Panda's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Panda drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Panda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Panda tries to clinch up.
Panda tries to clinch but Wang moves out of range.
It looked like Wang was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Panda.
Wang fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Panda is out of range.
Panda steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wang.
Panda throws a hook to the side of Wang's head but Wang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wang throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Panda moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wang.
Panda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Panda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wang's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Wang fails to land.
Wang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hung Young Wang dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Wang. Panda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Panda tries to clinch up but Wang circles away and keeps his distance.
Wang misses with a body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wang - that will leave a mark!
Panda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Wang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Panda looks to move away, Wang throws a big counter combo but Panda just gets out of the way.
Wang works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Panda rushes Wang and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Wang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wang loads up on a big right hand but Panda slips the punch.
Wang misses with a looping right.
Hung Young Wang is winning the standup battle so far.
Panda tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Wang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Panda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda dodges the punch combination from Wang.
Panda moves out of range of the strikes.
Panda ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Panda tries to clinch but Wang moves out of range.
Wang darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Panda moves out of range of the strikes.
Wang fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Panda checks it well.
Panda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wang missing with a left hand there. Panda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wang swats away the attempt to clinch by Panda.
Wang is looking to counter punch.
Panda blocks a leg kick.
Wang circles away from the clinch attempt.
A slow jab from Wang misses its intended target.
The crowd cheers as Panda lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wang doesn't seem phased though.
Wang scores with a nice head shot.
Wang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Panda can do to turn this around?
Panda fails in his attempt to clinch.
Panda avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Panda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Wang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wang just misses with a punch to the body.
Wang keeps the fight on the outside.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Panda checks a leg kick. #T2#
Panda throws an overhand right that lands on Wang's shoulder, as Wang tries to avoid the shot.
Wang was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A slow jab from Wang misses its intended target.
Wang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panda manages to avoid it.
Wang throws the left hand but Panda avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Wang gets tackled into the ropes by Panda. Panda maintains the clinch.
Wang wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wang wants to break the clinch but can't.
A shot in the inside from Panda.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Wang manages to break the clinch.
Panda ducks right into an uppercut from Wang.
Panda showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wang.
Wang punishes Panda's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Panda closes the distance and clinches.
Panda struggles to land a body shot inside as Wang controls his hands. #BC#
Wang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wang takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
Wang throws a big shot that misses.
Wang throws a shot from downtown. Panda moves away and avoids it.
Panda tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wang wants to slow Panda down by chopping away at his legs.
Panda tries to counter by closing the distance.
Panda wants to clinch up but Wang keeps it at a distance.
Wang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Panda.
Panda slips a straight right by Wang.
A slow jab from Wang misses its intended target.
Wang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Panda. #CL2#
Panda has closed the distance and engaged Wang in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Wang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Panda misses with a punch on the inside.
Wang is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Wang wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wang lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Panda fails to land.
Summit Panda seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wang.
Panda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wang working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Wang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wang throws a looping overhand right but Panda ducks down to avoid it.
Panda fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wang misses with an uppercut.
Wang throws a body punch but Panda moves out of range.
Panda feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wangs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panda tries to clinch but Wang moves out of range.
Wang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wang throws a jab but it's blocked by Panda.
Panda tries to counter by closing the distance.
Panda tries to clinch up but Wang circles away and keeps his distance.
Wang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wang misses with an uppercut. Panda saw that one coming.
Wang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Panda.
Panda avoids a kick to the body.
Panda wants to counter the offense by Wang and move into the clinch position.
Wang lands a nice looking body shot.
Wang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Panda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wang throws a big shot that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hung Young Wang dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL2#
Panda moves into the clinch.
Summit Panda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC#
Wang manages to break the clinch.
Panda wants to clinch
and Wang counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wang scores with a sloppy right hand. Panda should have avoided that one.
Panda checks a low kick from Wang.
Wang darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Panda doesn't manage to clinch there - Wang circles away.
A bone on bone clash there as Panda blocks the leg kick.
Wang swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Panda moves into the clinch.
Wang lands a shoulder strike.
Panda lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Panda scores with a nice short uppercut.
Panda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Panda.
Wang blocking some punches.
Panda stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Wang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Panda looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Wang loads up on a big right hand but Panda slips the punch.
Panda tries to clinch up but Wang circles away and keeps his distance.
Panda scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#KD2#
Wang ducks into a a hook from Panda and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!#ROC2#Wang is rocked!
Panda wants to clinch up but Wang keeps it at a distance.
Oh Wang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Panda thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Wang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wang seems to have got his legs back now.
Wang throws a right and a left that Panda avoids nicely.
Wang misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Panda counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wang lands a right hand.
Wang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Panda digs a right hand into Wang's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wang's gas tank.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Panda throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wangs head.
Panda makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Panda lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wang.
Panda lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Panda.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Panda. #T2#
Panda lands a left hand.
Panda throws a head punch that misses.
Wang is trying to break the clinch but Panda has him pressed against the ropes.
Panda cracks Wang with a nice body shot.
Panda misses with the head strike.
Panda tries a body shot but Wang blocks it.
Panda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Panda lands a nice shot to the body.
Panda lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wang backwards.
Panda swings wildly with an uppercut but Wang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Panda lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Panda.
Panda misses with some punches.
Panda misses with some punches.
Panda working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Panda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Panda swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Wang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Panda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Panda might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Wang misses the target.
Panda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Wang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Panda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wang throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Panda moves into the clinch.#BC#
Wang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wang just misses with a punch to the body.
Panda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Panda tries to close the distance and clinch but Wang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Panda just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromWang.
Wang ducks under a wild hook from Panda.
Wang connects with a right hand. Panda shakes it off.
Wang lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Panda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Panda defending well as Wang loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Panda closes the distance and pushes Wang back into the ropes.
Panda lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Panda.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Panda creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Wang fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hand to the body from Panda.
Panda softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Panda scores with a shot to the side of Wang's head.
Wang wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Panda has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#KD2#
Panda creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Wang crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5, yes, he's made it back to his feet. He seems OK so it looks like we're going to continue!
Panda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Panda tries to clinch but Wang is having none of it.
Panda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wang walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Panda! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Summit Panda!

Event: SMASH: White Jr vs Furioto
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Jukola fails to land with a series of punches.
Chugman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chugman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jukola throws the left hand but Chugman avoids the punch easily.
Jukola swats away the attempt to clinch by Chugman.
Jukola avoids the body shot from Chugman.
Jukola throws out a counter right but Chugman avoids it with no problem.
Chugman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jukola uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chugman takes one to the chin there.
Jukola thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Chugman if he has to take too many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chugman seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jukola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chugman.
Jukola fails to land with a series of punches.
Chugman needs to keep his hands up - Jukola had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Jukola closes the distance and pushes Chugman back into the cage.#T1#
Chugman struggles to land a body shot inside as Jukola controls his hands. #TD#
Chugman successfully pulls guard.
Jukola is working Chugman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jukola passes Chugman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jukola trying to control the action but Chugman is working from the bottom.
Jukola might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chugman haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Chugman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jukola drops an elbow to the side of Chugman's head.
Jukola is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jukola prevents Chugman from improving his position.#T2#
Jukola not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jukola wants to take a breather but Chugman is having none of it.
Jukola missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chugman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jukola throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jukola working over Chugman with some ground and pound. Chugman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chugman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chugman is looking to control Jukola's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chugman avoid being mounted?
Chugman is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Jukola controlling the action here. #T3#
Chugman is looking for a sweep. Jukola is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jukola thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chugman's head.
Jukola throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chugman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jukola is working away from the top position though.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jukola wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chugman keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nice straight punches there by Jukola. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jukola.#T4#
Chugman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Eero Jukola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Jukola clinches with his opponent.
Chugman misses with a punch to the body.
Chugman fails to pull guard.
Jukola lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Jukola.
Jukola has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Chugman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jukola gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jukola lands a hook that snaps the head of Chugman backwards.
Chugman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klaus Chugman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chugman jumps guard but Jukola turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jukola lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jukola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Jukola scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chugman fails to pull guard.
Jukola lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eero Jukola dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jukola misses with an uppercut.
Jukola misses the jab.
Jukola throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chugman on the side of the head.
Jukola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chugman was well out of range. Poor timing from Jukola.
Chugman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jukola might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A head kick misses from Jukola.
Jukola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Chugman. That snapped Jukola's head back.
Chugman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chugman checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman blocks a jab.
Chugman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jukola moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jukola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jukola will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jukola misses with the combination. #T1#
Jukola misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD#
and Chugman counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jukola!
Jukola is looking for a sweep.
Chugman controls the position.
Chugman working the body and head with strikes.
Jukola managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Chugman.
Chugman scores with punches from side control.
Jukola looks to move to half guard but instead Chugman has passed into mount! Damn!
Jukola is desperately trying to improve his position but Chugman has a good base and remains in mount.
Jukola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Chugman landing punches.
Jukola is looking to get to half guard.
Chugman controlling the pace for now.
Chugman lands a heavy elbow.
Jukola tries to lock up and control but Chugman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Jukola trying desperately to get to his feet.
Jukola working to try and regain half guard.
Chugman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chugman prevents Jukola from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chugman controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chugman avoids the attempt from Jukola to control.
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 Klaus Chugman will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Jukola misses with a head kick.
Jukola dips to his left and cracks Chugman with an uppercut!
Jukola is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jukola avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chugman moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJukola.
A cross from Jukola lands.
Jukola misses the shot to the body.
Chugman attempts a counter takedown but Jukola avoids it well and moves away.
Chugman shoots in and drives through. Jukola sprawls well.
Jukola bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chugman's head.
The crowd cheers as Jukola lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chugman doesn't seem phased though.
Eero Jukola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chugman moves in looking to clinch but Jukola pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukola looks to throw the jab but Chugman is out of range.
Chugman throws a lazy right hand but Jukola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jukola has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jukola throws a hook but Chugman blocks it.
Jukola takes a swing at Chugman's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Jukola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chugman.
Jukola throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Chugman counters with a single leg into guard. Jukola didn't expect that.
Jukola looking to control.
Chugman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jukola swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jukola is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chugman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chugman preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Chugman wants to control from the top but Jukola keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB2#
Jukola has his foot on Chugman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chugman works his way back into a safe position though.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Chugman with that takedown attempt.
Nice cross by Jukola.
Jukola throws a hook to the side of Chugman's head but Chugman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chugman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jukola connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Jukola takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
Chugman is trying to pull guard but Jukola turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klaus Chugman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jukola.
Chugman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jukola gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Chugman pulls Jukola into guard.
Jukola throwing strikes but missing.
Jukola trying to stand up but can't free himself from Chugman's guard.
Jukola controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jukola throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Jukola is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chugman working a defensive guard here.
Jukola stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chugman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jukola not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chugman slips a straight right by Jukola.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chugman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chugman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jukola sprawls and moves away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jukola 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 Chugman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chugman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Chugman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jukola but Jukola pushes him off and we're back to square one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eero Jukola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jukola 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eero Jukola!
Eero Jukola 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: DMMA 308 Brown vs Kwong
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Joshy misses with a looping right.
Joshy looks to throw the jab but Hollow is out of range.
Hollow throws a shot from downtown. Joshy moves away and avoids it.
Hollow throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Joshy cracks Hollow with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Joshy lands the left hand.
Joshy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hollow.
Hollow misses with a low kick.
Joshy wants to counter the offense by Hollow and move into the clinch position.
Joshy slips under a jab from Hollow.
Joshy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Joshy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hollow fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Joshy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hawk Hollow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by Hollow.
Joshy lands an overhand right.
Nice cross by Hollow.
Hollow tries a low kick but Joshy avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joshy is looking to score with low kicks.
Joshy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Joshy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hollow takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Joshy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hollow paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Hollow wants to clinch up but Joshy keeps it at a distance.
Hollow scores with a body shot.
Hollow lands a head shot.
Joshy missing with a left hand there. Hollow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hollow throws a low kick but it's checked well by Joshy.
Joshy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Joshy blocks a leg kick.
Joshy drops his hands momentarily and Hollow takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hollow tries a low kick but Joshy avoids it.
Hollow misses with a low kick.
Hollow takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A solid body kick from Hollow.
Hollow with a nice cross.#CL#
Hollow moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Joshy fails to land.
Hollow lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Joshy or not.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hollow prevents a body shot from Joshy.
Hollow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
I was talking to Hollow's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nice elbow from Hollow.
Joshy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T2#
Hollow scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD#
Hollow pulls guard effortlessly.
Joshy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hollow is on top in guard. #REVR#
Hollow wants to pass the guard but Joshy is keeping the position.
Hollow is working hard here to advance position.
Hollow trying to control the position from guard on top but Joshy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB2#
Joshy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Joshy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hollow wants to control from the top but Joshy keeps moving. #SUB2#
Joshy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hollow is looking to advance position but Joshy has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Hollow manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Joshy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hollow doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Joshy. #SUB2#
Joshy wants to work for an arm triangle but Hollow is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Joshy is looking for a kimura but Hollow is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Joshy to get the leverage.
Hollow is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Joshy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Joshy's back!
Joshy prevents Hollow from getting a body triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hawk Hollow dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hollow scores with a kick to the body.
Joshy misses with a looping left.
Hollow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joshy throws out the jab.
Hollow throws a front kick that sends Joshy stumbling back into the cage.
Joshy tries to clinch but Hollow is having none of it.
A big left from Joshy misses.
Hollow connects with a jab.
Hollow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Joshy.
Hollow connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hollow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshy misses with a low kick.
A clash of legs there as Joshy blocks the low kick.
Hollow is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Joshy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joshy throws a leg kick which misses Hollow's front leg but catches the back leg as Hollow tries to avoid it.
Joshy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Joshy jabs Hollow to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Joshy throws a hook but Hollow blocks it.
Hollow fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Joshy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hollow stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Joshy.
Joshy throws a leg kick but Hollow moved away.
Hollow is looking to land body kicks.
Joshy lands a nice looking body shot.
Hollow takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Joshy takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hollow goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Joshy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hollow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Joshy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Joshy throws a chopping leg kick but Hollow manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Joshy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hollow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joshy throws out the jab. #CL#
Hollow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Joshy, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Joshy fails to land. #TD#
Hollow drags the fight down to the ground.
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!#SUB2#
Joshy drops back looking for a leg! Hollow is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hollow manages to kick Joshy off! Joshy jumps back into Hollow's guard. #T2##SUB#
Hollow looking for subs off his back but Joshy has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hollow gets full guard.
Hollow keeping full guard, as Joshy tries to pass.
Hollow working a defensive guard but Joshy manages to pass into side control anyway. #SUB2#
Joshy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hollow knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Hollow gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hollow manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Joshy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hollow manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Joshy has Hollow in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Hollow got a little sloppy there for a moment and Joshy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hollow has managed to get both his arms back between Joshy's legs - danger averted.
Hollow trying to control but Joshy is working from the bottom. #T4#
Hollow looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Joshy looking for subs off his back but Hollow has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hollow passes to full mount!
Hollow will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Joshy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hollow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Joshy can do to turn this around?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hawk Hollow dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Hollow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joshy avoids the head kick by Hollow.
Hollow 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. #CL#
Hollow has closed the distance and engaged Joshy in a clinch.
Hollow pushes Joshy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joshy lands a hook that snaps the head of Hollow backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joshy.
Hollow tries to land a knee to the head but Joshy blocks with his arms.
Joshy blocks an uppercut.
Hollow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Joshy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hollow misses with a knee to the head.
Joshy misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Joshy blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Hollow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Joshy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A hook to the body from Joshy.
Hollow working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hollow just misses with a elbow thrown towards Joshy's brow.
A hook to the body from Hollow.
Joshy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Joshy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hollow lands a body punch. #TD#
Hollow jumps guard. #SUB#
Hollow has an active guard here but Joshy has managed to pass into half guard.
Hollow is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Joshy is looking for a kimura but Hollow is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Joshy to get the leverage.
Hollow wants to improve his position but Joshy is controlling well.
Hollow slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2##SUB#
Hollow working for submissions but it's allowed Joshy to get to half guard. #SUB2#
Joshy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hollow defends it well. #SUB2#
Joshy seems to be working for a kimura but Hollow defends the submission attempt.
Hollow moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Joshy drops back looking for a leg! Hollow is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hollow manages to kick Joshy off! Joshy jumps back into Hollow's guard. #T3##SUB#
Hollow is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Joshy is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Hollow escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Joshy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Joshy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hollow is keeping the position for now.
Hollow trying to control the position.
Hollow seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hollow is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB2#
Joshy actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Joshy is defending against the submission attempts here by Hollow. #SUB#
Hollow is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bam Bam Joshy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joshy flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hawk Hollow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hollow 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hawk Hollow!
Our winner, Hawk Hollow, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: C293: Matsuzaka vs Diaz
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
Haggar 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.
Haggar scores with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Haggar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Haggar misses the target.
Lehto leaves Haggar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lehto slips under a jab.
Haggar throws a right hand that misses
and Lehto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Mike Haggar has been cut.#TD#
Haggar shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lehto's guard.
Haggar lands a couple of elbows.
Lehto is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've been hearing that Haggar has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Lehto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Haggar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Haggar lands a couple of digs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haggar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lehto wants to stand up but Haggar is controlling him. #T1#
Lehto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lehto wants to stand but Haggar is controlling the position.
Haggar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Lehto has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Haggar has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Haggar avoiding damage as Lehto throws knees to the body.
Lehto lands a good knee to the midsection. Haggar won't want to take too many of those.
Haggar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Haggar jumps guard but Lehto stands there with Haggar around his waist. Haggar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD#
Haggar gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Haggar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lehto wants to get back to his feet.
Haggar working Lehto over with strikes.
Haggar prevents Lehto from standing back up. #T2#
Haggar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lehto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Haggar lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haggar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lehto is trying to stand back up but Haggar is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Haggar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lehto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Haggar.
Haggar working Lehto over with strikes.
Haggar is controlling the pace.
Lehto wants to get back to his feet.
Haggar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Haggar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Haggar working over Lehto with some ground and pound. Lehto looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Haggar is trying to control. Lehto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lehto looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lehto is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Haggar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lehto's head.
Haggar is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lehto pushes Haggar off looking to stand but Haggar dives back in and keeps control.
Haggar takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Haggar scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Haggar working the head and body with strikes.
Haggar prevents Lehto from standing back up.
Haggar scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ES2#
Lehto has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Haggar is on him like a limpet, forcing Lehto back against the cage.
Lehto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Haggar. #T4#
Haggar prevents a body shot from Lehto.
Lehto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lehto trying to land knees to the body.
Haggar lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Haggar turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Lehto takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Haggar throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Haggar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Haggar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lehto is trying to buck Haggar off.
Haggar in side control lands a decent elbow.
Lehto pushes Haggar away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Haggar gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Haggar lands an elbow.
Haggar trying to control the position but Lehto is working away.
Lehto avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Haggar.
Haggar throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Haggar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Haggar's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A swing and a miss from Haggar.
Lehto moves away from the strike by Haggar.
Lehto now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Haggar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lehto makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Haggar thuds his right hand into Lehto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Haggar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lehto's waist but Lehto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Haggar off to one side.
Haggar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lehto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lehto tries to land a front kick but Haggar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL2#
Lehto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Haggar, pushing him back against the cage.
Lehto lands a shot to the body.
Lehto utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Haggar is trying to break free.
Still in the clinch, Lehto scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lehto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lehto tries to land knees in the clinch but Haggar avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
Lehto tries to land knees in the clinch but Haggar avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lehto.
Lehto has Haggar pressed against the cage, preventing Haggar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lehto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Haggar.
Haggar goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lehto prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Haggar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haggar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Haggar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Haggar blocks a body shot from Lehto.
Haggar wants to break free but Lehto has control.
Haggar goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lehto prevents it.
Haggar wants to break free but Lehto has control.
Lehto tries to land knees in the clinch but Haggar avoids the damage to the body.
Haggar tries to break free but Lehto pushes him back against the cage.
Haggar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lehto presses Haggar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lehto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Lehto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Haggar is defending well for now.
Lehto unloads a knee to the mid-section. Haggar lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lehto tries a body shot but Haggar blocks it.
Lehto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Lehto manages to break the clinch.
Lehto wants to clinch.
Haggar attempts a counter takedown but Lehto avoids it well and moves away.
Lehto throws the kick towards the body but Haggar avoids it.
Haggar throws a body shot but no joy.
Lehto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lehto ducks under a wild hook from Haggar.
Lehto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Haggar throws a lazy uppercut
and Lehto counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Haggar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lehto.
Lehto tries to close the distance and clinch but Haggar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Lehto drives through and clinches with Haggar against the cage. #T3#
Haggar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lehto pulls him back up using the underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lehto.
Charon Lehto seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A frustrated look appears on Haggar's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Haggar is looking to control Lehto's arms but Lehto gets an underhook and turns him. Now Haggar has his back to the cage.
Lehto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Haggar blocks a body shot from Lehto.
Lehto lands a body shot.
Lehto using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Lehto - that landed with a thud.
Lehto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Haggar managing to block the knees to the body from Lehto.
Haggar prevents a body shot from Lehto. #BC2#
Lehto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Haggar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Lehto pushes Haggar off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Haggar scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Lehto throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T4#
Lehto lands a jab to Haggar's midsection.#CL2#
Lehto pushes Haggar up against the cage in a clinch.
Lehto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Haggar prevents a body shot from Lehto.
Lehto using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lehto cracks Haggar with a nice body shot.
Lehto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Haggar backwards.
Haggar is trying to break the clinch but Lehto has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Lehto - that landed with a thud.
Lehto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lehto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Haggar is defending well for now.
Lehto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lehto lands with a light punch inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Lehto.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charon Lehto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Haggar's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Lehto. Haggar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haggar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A swing and a miss from Haggar.
Haggar has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Haggar tries for a takedown but Lehto circles away easily
and Lehto counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lehto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lehto throws a head kick but Haggar moves out of range.
Lehto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haggar.
A little jabbing left from Lehto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Haggar takes a swing at Lehto's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Haggar decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lehto wants to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Lehto pushes Haggar off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Lehto.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Haggar avoids the body shot from Lehto. #T1##CL2#
Lehto moves into the clinch successfully.
Haggar working aggressively here.
Lehto utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lehto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lehto using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lehto lands a right hand.
Lehto can't find room to land a body shot as Haggar controls the action.
Haggar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lehto pushes Haggar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lehto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Haggar blocks a body shot from Lehto.
Lehto landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Lehto.
Lehto lands an uppercut.
Lehto scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lehto lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Lehto.
Haggar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lehto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lehto can't find room to land a body shot as Haggar controls the action.
Lehto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Haggar.
Lehto utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A body shot lands from Lehto.
Lehto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Haggar or not.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lehto obliges.
Lehto trying to land knees to the body.
Lehto lands a hook that snaps the head of Haggar backwards.
Lehto lands a nice uppercut.
Lehto putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Haggar in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Haggar blocks a body shot from Lehto.
Lehto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lehto using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #T3#
Lehto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lehto tries to throw a body punch but Haggar avoids it by throwing Lehto back against the cage.
Lehto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lehto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lehto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lehto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Lehto.
Good body shot from Lehto.
Lehto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Lehto.
Lehto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lehto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lehto digs a right hand into Haggar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Haggar's gas tank.
Lehto with a knee to the head.
Lehto scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lehto is working Haggar over against the cage.
Lehto misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Lehto with a knee to the head. #ROC2#Haggar is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lehto scores with a hook to the body.
Oh Haggar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lehto cracks Haggar with a nice body shot.
Lehto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Haggar backwards.
Lehto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lehto maintains plum control as Haggar tries to back straight out! Lehto connects with one knee! Two knees! Three, four, five, six...seven unasnwered knees! Haggar blocks the eight but eats the ninth - then collapses! Oh the brutality!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Knees). Charon Lehto!
Charon Lehto tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: UCF 16: Buddha v Boytsov
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Louis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gordon on the side of the head.
Louis misses with a left hand
and Gordon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gordon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Louis throws an overhand right that lands on Gordon's shoulder, as Gordon tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Louis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Louis misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Gordon moves into the clinch.
Gordon pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Louis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gordon misses the shot to the body.
Louis tries to bum rush Gordon with a series of wild strikes but Gordon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Louis lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Louis misses with a hook.
Gordon tries to close the distance and clinch but Louis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gordon moves out of range of the strikes.
Gordon throws a body punch but Louis moves out of range.
Louis throws a series of punches but Gordon moves out of range.
Gordon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gordon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Louis finds it's way round the side to connect with Gordon's head.
Gordon slips under a jab from Louis.
Gordon is looking for the big counter here.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gordon 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.
Gordon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jab, jab by Louis - just one landing.
Louis's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gordon under the eye.
Nice straight punches there by Louis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Louis.
We've been told by Louis's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
Gordon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Louis.
Louis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Louis throws an off balance right hand
enabling Gordon to counter with a crisp jab.
Gordon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Louis looks to throw the jab but Gordon is out of range.
Gordon throws an off balance right hand
and Louis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gordon blocks a jab.
Louis misses with a hook
and Gordon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Louis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gordon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Louis.#T3#
Louis cracks Gordon with an open hand slap.
Gordon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Louis.
Louis is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Louis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Joe Louis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gordon misses with a body punch
and Louis counters with a nice uppercut.
Gordon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Louis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Louis was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Louis is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gordon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Louis throws a series of punches but Gordon moves out of range.
Gordon feints the counter takedown.
Gordon lands a body shot. #TD2#
Gordon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Louis to the ground. Gordon is now in Louis's guard.
Gordon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gordon works over Louis with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Louis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gordon cracks Louis with a solid left hand.
Gordon connects with a couple of short punches.
Gordon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gordon chips away with some ground and pound.
Louis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Louis tries to get out of the position.
Gordon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gordon postures up.
Gordon with a nice head shot there.
Louis wants to stand but Gordon is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Louis dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Gordon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Louis throws out the jab.
Louis jabs Gordon right on the nose. Gordon blinks but takes it well.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Louis!
Gordon is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Louis rather than just go for the knockout.
Louis misses with a body shot.
Gordon feints the counter takedown.
A swing and a miss from Louis.
Gordon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gordon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Louis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gordon counters with a straight right hand.
Louis dips to his left and cracks Gordon with an uppercut!
Louis moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Gordon misses. #T1#
Gordon misses with a hook
and Louis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Gordon is rocked!
Louis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gordon.
Louis misses with a body shot.
Louis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gordon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Louis throws a big shot that misses.
Louis defending well as Gordon loads up on a big left hand.
Gordon moves to clinch but Louis breaks away
and Louis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joe Louis is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Gordon gets a double leg takedown into Louis's guard.
Louis wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Gordon manages to pass to side control. #T2##REVR##SUB#
Louis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gordon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gordon 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.
Gordon drops an elbow to the side of Louis's head.
Gordon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Louis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Louis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gordon can do to turn this around?
Gordon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gordon lands with a punch from half guard.
Gordon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Nice strikes from Gordon there.
Gordon prevents Louis from standing back up.
Ground and pound from Gordon.
Louis looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gordon 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.
Gordon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gordon prevents Louis from improving his position.
Gordon lands strikes from half guard.
Gordon wants to control but Louis is keeping him busy.
Louis has hold of Gordon's hands but Gordon slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ROC2#Louis is rocked!
Gordon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Oh Louis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Gordon is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Louis is hurt! He's hurt bad - Gordon fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Louis from any more punishment! Congratulations to Gordon! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noah Gordon!

Event: DMMA 306
Date: Apr 03, 2024

#R1#
Panda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuomanen manages to avoid it.
Kuomanen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kuomanen.
Panda flicks out a counter leg kick but Kuomanen steps away.
Panda throws a hook but Kuomanen blocks it.
Panda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuomanen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Panda sprawls and moves away.
Panda turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kuomanen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from Panda tenderised Kuomanen's leg. Kuomanen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Panda misses with an uppercut
and Kuomanen counters with a right hand to the body.
Kuomanen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuomanen throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Panda to counter with a crisp jab.
Panda keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Panda steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kuomanen.
Panda connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Panda throws a leg kick but Kuomanen moved away.
Panda misses with a looping right.
Kuomanen tries to counter with a takedown but Panda is quick to defend against it.
Panda lands a nice shot to the body.
Panda throws a head kick but Kuomanen moves out of range.
Kuomanen feinted with a counter takedown.
Panda throws a lazy right hand but Kuomanen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the liver by Panda. Beautiful body shot.
Panda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Panda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kuomanen tries to counter with a takedown but Panda is quick to defend against it.
Kuomanen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuomanen slips under a jab from Panda.
KT Panda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuomanen manages to avoid it.
Panda closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Kuomanen counters with a single leg into guard. Panda didn't expect that.
Panda is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kuomanen dives into side control. #T2##REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panda looking for a sweep but Kuomanen has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Kuomanen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Panda gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Kuomanen there.
Kuomanen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Panda won't allow Kuomanen to pass to mount.
Panda is looking for a sweep. Kuomanen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kuomanen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Kuomanen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Kuomanen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Panda sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Panda is controlling Kuomanen's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Kuomanen wants to work for an arm triangle but Panda is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Panda keeping hold of Kuomanen's head, controlling as best he can.
Kuomanen working over Panda with some ground and pound. Panda looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kuomanen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Panda defending well though.
Panda is trying to control but Kuomanen manages to pass to mount!
Kuomanen avoids the attempt from Panda to control.
Kuomanen lands a big elbow.
Panda is trying to escape the mount. #T4##SUB#
Kuomanen is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Panda to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Panda shrugs it off.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kuomanen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Panda sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kuomanen thows a huge punch but Panda dodges it nicely.
Kuomanen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kuomanen is looking to take a break and control but Panda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Panda has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kuomanen is working away from the top position though.
Kuomanen trying to mount his opponent but Panda defends it.
Kuomanen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Panda defending well though.
Panda is looking to escape.
Kuomanen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Panda's head.
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 Ahjo Kuomanen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Panda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice inside leg kick there by Panda. That's going to slow Kuomanen down.
Kuomanen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kuomanen scores with a nice strike.
Kuomanen ducks under a wild hook from Panda.
Kuomanen tries to counter with a takedown but Panda is quick to defend against it.
KT Panda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Panda walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD#
Kuomanen scores with a takedown into Panda's guard.
Kuomanen trying to control but Panda is working from the bottom.
Ahjo Kuomanen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Panda trying to control the position.
Kuomanen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kuomanen throwing strikes from guard but Panda blocks nicely.
Kuomanen trying to control but Panda is working from the bottom. #T1#
Panda wants to stand up but Kuomanen is controlling him.
Kuomanen lands a couple of elbows.
Panda controlling the position.
Kuomanen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Panda is keeping the position for now.
Kuomanen works over Panda with some ground and pound from guard.
Panda wants to sweep here but Kuomanen controlling him for the moment.
Panda is adopting a defensive guard.
Panda looking to control.
Kuomanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Panda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuomanen forces his way into half guard.
Kuomanen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2##SUB#
Kuomanen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Panda avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kuomanen. #SUB#
Kuomanen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kuomanen is trying to control the action in half guard but Panda is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kuomanen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Panda is trying to control but can't.
Kuomanen is looking to advance position but Panda won't allow it.
Kuomanen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Panda wants to get back to his feet.
Panda keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Panda tries to get to full guard but Kuomanen has control of the leg.
Kuomanen tries to pass to full mount but Panda defends it.
Panda keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuomanen controlling the action here.
Panda tries to get to full guard but Kuomanen has control of the leg.
Panda trying to control from the bottom.
Panda avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kuomanen.
Panda is trying to control but can't. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kuomanen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kuomanen thows a huge punch but Panda dodges it nicely.
Kuomanen is keen to just control but Panda is a slippery customer.
Kuomanen thows a huge punch but Panda dodges it nicely.
Panda avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kuomanen. #SUB#
Kuomanen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Panda defends it well.
Panda trying to hold on to Kuomanen's head to control him but Kuomanen postures up.
Panda is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Panda wants to control but Kuomanen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Panda preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Panda has hold of Kuomanen's hands but Kuomanen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ahjo Kuomanen dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Panda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Kuomanen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Panda tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Panda has Kuomanen pulled in close to control his posture.
Panda trying to control the position.
Panda wants to stand up but Kuomanen is controlling him.
Kuomanen wants to pass the guard but Panda is keeping the position.
Panda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Panda seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kuomanen passes into half guard.
Panda won't allow Kuomanen to pass to mount. #T1#
Kuomanen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Panda does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kuomanen works his foot free and advances to mount.
Panda tries to lock up and control but Kuomanen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Panda is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kuomanen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Panda hang on?
Kuomanen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Panda wants to control but Kuomanen is having none of it.
Panda is wriggling around trying to escape.
Panda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kuomanen working the ground and pound effectively.
Panda is working to get back to half guard.
Kuomanen with a couple of short strikes.#ROC#Panda is rocked!
Kuomanen softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Panda is out cold! Kuomanen jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ahjo Kuomanen!
Ahjo Kuomanen retains his super heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Ahjo Kuomanen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: C292: Cheese vs Albatross II
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1#
Nakamura looks to throw the jab but Spencer is out of range.
Spencer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nakamura.
No joy there for Nakamura, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nakamura shoots for a takedown but Spencer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nakamura checks a low kick from Spencer.
Nakamura lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Spencer at a distance.
Nakamura lands an overhand right.
Spencer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT#It looks like Gurizuri Nakamura has been cut.
Nakamura misses the shot to the body.
Spencer throwing a counter right hand but Nakamura manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura throws a body punch but Spencer moves out of range.
Nakamura misses with a wild body shot.
Spencer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nakamura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spencer.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nakamura 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.
Nakamura pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Nakamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spencer lands a right hook to the body.
Nakamura just misses with a punch to the body.
Nakamura takes a swing at Spencer's ribcage but misses.
Spencer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
James Spencer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nakamura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spencer manages to avoid it.
Spencer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spencer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Spencer loads up on a big right hand but Nakamura slips the punch.
Nakamura drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Spencer defends it well.
Nakamura is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Spencer rather than just go for the knockout.
A big left from Spencer misses.
Nakamura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spencer.
Spencer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nakamura throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Spencer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nakamura throws out the jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Spencer.
Spencer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nakamura under the eye.
Nice body punch from Nakamura.
Nakamura throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spencer counters with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spencer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nakamura.
Nakamura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nakamura misses with an uppercut
and Spencer counters with a right hand to the body.
Nakamura swings away with a body shot that misses
and Spencer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spencer moves forwards but Nakamura connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Spencer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nakamura just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Nakamura misses the body punch
letting Spencer counter with a right hand.
Nakamura thuds a left hand into Spencer's body.
Nakamura wants to clinch up but Spencer keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Spencer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nakamura.
Nakamura getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nakamura throws out a loose jab but Spencer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nakamura wants to clinch but Spencer slips to the side
and Spencer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#KD#
Spencer cracks Nakamura with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Spencer has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Nakamura to stand back up!#ROC#Nakamura is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakamura misses with a combination
and Spencer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nakamura is still on wobbly legs! Can Spencer finish him?
Spencer loads up on a big right hand but Nakamura slips the punch.
Nakamura seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Spencer misses the shot to the body.
Spencer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakamura was well out of range. Poor timing from Spencer.
It looks like Spencer has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Spencer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nakamura wants to clinch but Spencer slips to the side
and Spencer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Spencer.
Spencer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nakamura.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakamura. Spencer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spencer throws a hook but Nakamura blocks it.
Nakamura misses with a shot to the body
and Spencer counters with a good low kick that Nakamura was not able to check.
Danga de danga de dang - Spencer scores with a four punch combination!
Nakamura tests Spencer's chin there with a solid looking shot.#KD#
Spencer cracks Nakamura with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Spencer has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Nakamura to stand back up!#ROC#Nakamura is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Spencer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gurizuri Nakamura's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nakamura throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakamura. Spencer does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Spencer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Spencer is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Spencer lands a lovely overhand right.
Nakamura throws a series of punches but Spencer moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Spencer misses its target.
Nakamura misses with a body shot
and Spencer counters with a solid body kick.
Spencer misses the shot to the body.
Nakamura misses with a body punch #KD#
and Spencer counters with a crisp right hand that drops Nakamura! Spencer lets Nakamura back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Nakamura is still on wobbly legs! Can Spencer finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the body from Nakamura misses
and Spencer counters with a crisp right that sends Nakamura to the canvas! Spencer follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Spencer!
James Spencer took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: SMASH: Railio vs Frewin
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1#
MacLeod connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lunak momentarily.
Lunak pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
MacLeod wants to counter the offense by Lunak and move into the clinch position.
MacLeod staying out of range there.
Lunak lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lunak keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
MacLeod throws a shot from downtown. Lunak moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
MacLeod closes the distance and clinches.
MacLeod misses with a punch to the body.
Lunak has MacLeod pressed against the cage.
Lunak is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lunak.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacLeod working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lunak has MacLeod pushed against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lunak seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
A nice left hand lands by MacLeod. #T1#
Lunak displaying some good clinch control by pressing MacLeod up against the cage.
Lunak looking to throw knees to the head but MacLeod is blocking nicely.
Lunak misses with a knee to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from MacLeod.
Lunak is breathing heavily.
MacLeod struggles to land a body shot inside as Lunak controls his hands.
Lunak tries a knee to the head but MacLeod blocks it.
MacLeod scores with an uppercut up the middle.
MacLeod lands a shoulder strike.
Lunak prevents a body shot from MacLeod.
Lunak misses with a knee to the head.
MacLeod lands with a short punch from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Libor Lunak has been cut.
MacLeod throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
MacLeod working aggressively here.
MacLeod is trying to pull guard but Lunak has him pressed against the cage.
MacLeod misses with some punches.
MacLeod throws a head punch that misses.
MacLeod tries to work over Lunak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
MacLeod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MacLeod makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
MacLeod cracks Lunak with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lunak tries to land a knee to the head but MacLeod blocks with his arms.
Lunak scores with a knee to the head.
Lunak tries to stall but MacLeod uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right from MacLeod on the inside.
MacLeod avoiding damage as Lunak throws knees to the body.
MacLeod being controlled against the cage.
MacLeod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MacLeod cracks Lunak with a nice body shot.
MacLeod cracks Lunak with a nice body shot.
MacLeod tries a body shot but Lunak blocks it.
MacLeod lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lunak backwards.
Lunak blocks a body shot from MacLeod.
A body shot lands from MacLeod.
A short right from MacLeod.
MacLeod lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
MacLeod lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lunak backwards.
A short right from MacLeod.
MacLeod lands with a short punch from the clinch.
MacLeod misses with a hook to the ribs.
MacLeod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacLeod lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lunak backwards.
MacLeod lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lunak.
MacLeod digs a right hand underneath Lunak's ribcage. Lunak let out a lung full of air as it connected.
MacLeod works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
MacLeod can't find room to land a body shot as Lunak controls the action.
MacLeod lands a nice shot to the body.
MacLeod lands an uppercut.
MacLeod stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from MacLeod on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacLeod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lunak blocks a body shot from MacLeod.
MacLeod throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lunaks head.
MacLeod misses with some punches.
MacLeod pushes Lunak against the cage. MacLeod is working some dirty boxing. MacLeod pushes off with a quick right hook! Lunak goes down! Lunak tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! MacLeod moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Panda MacLeod!

Event: OFK 390- Anderson Vs Escalante
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1#
Wahwah slips a jab from Philips.
Philips connects with a leg kick.
Philips throws a jab when Wahwah was well out of range.
Wahwah checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wahwah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Philips looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wahwah takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Philips lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Philips avoids the body shot from Wahwah.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Wahwah. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wahwah.#CUT2#It looks like Radio Philips has been cut.
Wahwah takes a kick to the side of the head.
Philips blocks a head kick by Wahwah.
Philips tries to clinch but Wahwah moves away
and Wahwah counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Philips is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Philips closes the distance and pushes Wahwah back into the cage.
Philips tries to work over Wahwah's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wahwah misses with an elbow over the top.
Knees to the body from Philips.
Wahwah looks winded!
Philips throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wahwahs head.
Wahwah misses with a body punch.
Philips struggles to land a body shot inside as Wahwah controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Philips.
Philips lands a good knee to the midsection. Wahwah won't want to take too many of those.
Philips landing knees to the body.
Philips tries to throw a body punch but Wahwah avoids it by throwing Philips back against the cage.
Philips unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wahwah lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Philips lands a hook to the side of the head.
Philips landing knees to the body. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Philips throws an elbow that misses.
Philips lands with a right to the head.
Philips trying to land knees to the body.
Philips lands an elbow just above Wahwah 's eye.
Philips taking a breather.
A knee to the head by Philips.
Philips misses with a knee strike.
Philips struggles to land a body shot inside as Wahwah controls his hands.
Philips blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Philips blocks a body shot from Wahwah.
Philips lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wahwah has a couple of punches blocked by Philips.
Philips throws a knee to the head but misses.
Philips unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wahwah lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wahwah looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Philips lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wahwah prevents a body shot from Philips.
Philips misses with a knee to the head.
Philips with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wahwah misses with an elbow strike. #T3#
Philips scores with a shot to the side of Wahwah's head.
Philips pushes off an throws an elbow but Wahwah leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Philips with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Philips struggles to land a body shot inside as Wahwah controls his hands.
Wahwah lands an elbow just above Philips 's eye.
Philips tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wahwah avoids it.
Wahwah scores with a hook to the body.
Wahwah is trying to maintain a safe position but Philips gets an underhook and turns Wahwah into the cage.
Good body shot from Wahwah.
Philips takes an elbow to the temple.
Wahwah scores with a shoulder strike.
Wahwah lands an elbow that stopped Philips in his tracks for a moment.
Philips lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Philips misses with an elbow over the top.
Wahwah scores with a shot to the side of Philips's head.
Philips tries to land knees in the clinch but Wahwah avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wahwah.
Wahwah prevents a body shot from Philips.
Wahwah lands a right hand that snaps the head of Philips backwards. #T4#
Wahwah lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Philips or not.
Wahwah lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wahwah manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC2#
Wahwah breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Philips wants to clinch
and Wahwah counters with a slapping leg kick.
Philips blocks a head kick by Wahwah.
Philips slips under a jab.
Wahwah throws a sloppy head kick and Philips moves out of range easily.
Philips is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Philips moves out of range as Wahwah strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wahwah scores with a hook to the body. Philips takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Radio Philips dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Radio Philips's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
The fighters circling - Wahwah throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Philips.
Philips misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wahwah circles away from the clinch attempt.
Radio Philips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wahwah connects with a body shot that sends Philips's belly button to the back.
Philips misses with a low kick.
Wahwah connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Philips momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Philips.
Wahwah keeps the fight on the outside.
Philips on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wahwah looks to score with a jab to the body but Philips is just out of range.#T1#
Philips uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wahwah.
A bone on bone clash there as Wahwah blocks the leg kick.
Wahwah checks a low kick from Philips.
Wahwah lands with an overhand left.
Philips tries a head kick but it misses.
Philips avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wahwah throws a shot to the body.
Wahwah closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Philips! Wahwah dives in looking to finish! Philips is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kimbo Wahwah!

Event: Summit Series - KT Rd 2
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1#
Chukwuma misses the body punch #CL2#
and Panda holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Panda lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chukwuma backwards.
Panda misses with some punches.
Chukwuma throws a head punch that misses.
Panda lands an uppercut.
Chukwuma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chukwuma definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chukwuma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chukwuma swings wildly with an uppercut but Panda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Panda lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chukwuma blocking some punches.
Chukwuma tries to work over Panda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Panda.
Chukwuma swings wildly with an uppercut but Panda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Panda lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chukwuma backwards.
Chukwuma takes a shot to the head.
Chukwuma working aggressively here.
Chukwuma tries to work over Panda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Panda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chukwuma lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panda swings wildly with an uppercut but Chukwuma uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Panda.
Chukwuma is breathing heavily.#T1#
Panda lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Panda.
Panda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chukwuma's elbow.
Chukwuma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Panda.
Chukwuma throws a punch but it's blocked by Panda.
Panda lands a hook that snaps the head of Chukwuma backwards.
Panda lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Panda lands a right hand.
Panda scores with a nice hook to the head.
Panda lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma swings wildly with an uppercut but Panda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Panda misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Panda.
Chukwuma misses with the head strike.
Panda tries to throw a body punch but Chukwuma avoids it by throwing Panda back against the ropes.
Panda blocks an uppercut.
Chukwuma prevents a body shot from Panda.
Panda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Chukwuma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Panda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chukwuma misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Chukwuma.
Panda blocking some punches.
Panda working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Panda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Panda.
Chukwuma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chukwuma looking to stall.
Chukwuma lands a body shot.
Panda misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chukwuma lands a right hand.
Panda digs a right hand underneath Chukwuma's ribcage. Chukwuma let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Panda lands a hook that snaps the head of Chukwuma backwards.
Chukwuma takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Panda lands with a left to the head.
Chukwuma misses with a punch to the body.
Panda lands a shoulder strike.
Panda scores with a nice hook to the head.
Panda lands a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Summit Panda dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Panda moves into the clinch successfully.
Panda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Panda tries a body shot but Chukwuma blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Panda lands with a light punch inside.
Panda lands with a short shot to the head.
Summit Panda seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chukwuma is trying to stall.
Chukwuma throws a head punch that misses.
Chukwuma throws a punch but it's blocked by Panda.
Panda lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chukwuma taking a breather.
Panda misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chukwuma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Panda misses with a punch to the body.
Chukwuma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Panda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Panda blocking some punches.
Panda blocks an uppercut.
Chukwuma leaning against his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Panda. #T1#
Panda lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chukwuma backwards.
Panda lands a right hand.
Panda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chukwuma misses with the head strike.
Panda scores with a shot to the side of Chukwuma's head.
Chukwuma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Panda lands with a light punch inside.
Panda lands a nice uppercut.
Chukwuma tries to stall but Panda uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Panda working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC2#Chukwuma is rocked!
Panda breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Chukwuma with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Chukwuma looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Chukwuma get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Summit Panda!

Event: TOF 95
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Panda fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Panda tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Panda shoots in for a takedown but Bang shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Panda moves to clinch but Bang breaks away
and Bang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A low kick from Bang is predictable there #TD2#
and Panda counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Panda.
Bang lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Panda controlling Bang's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Panda's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bang wants to control but Panda is keeping him busy. #T1#
Panda on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Panda keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bang looks to land a strike but Panda avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Bang trying to control the position from guard on top but Panda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Panda keeping full guard, as Bang tries to pass. #SUB2#
Panda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bang defends it easily.
Bang works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Bang is pressing down on Panda's thigh, looking to free his foot. Panda is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Panda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bang pulls his head out easily.
Panda trying to control but Bang postures up.
Bang trying to control from Panda's half guard. Panda has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bang postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Bang is working Panda over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Panda working a defensive guard here.
Bang is working Panda over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bang scoring with some ground and pound.
Bang slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Panda looking for a sweep but Bang has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Bang fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bang pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T4#
Bang is landing with some decent strikes but Panda is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Panda is desperately trying to improve his position but Bang has a good base and remains in mount.
Bang trying to control but Panda is having none of it.
Bang lands a couple of good shots and Panda has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bang not allowing Panda to control his hands.
Panda tries to break free.
Panda just trying to survive but Bang is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Bang tightening his grip on Panda, looking for the choke. #T5#
Bang controlling well, preventing Panda from escaping the position. #SUB#
Panda is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bang gets his way! #SUB#
Bang working for the choke. #SUB#
Bang seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Panda's chin but Panda turns very nicely into Bang's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Panda. #T6#
Panda trying to control but Bang is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bang looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Panda is defending well. Bang quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Panda has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Bang celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bing Bang!
A very excited looking Bing Bang made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: DMMA 305 Temidare vs Okongwu 2
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Adee lands a front kick.
Theorist scores with a jab to the body.
Adee is looking to clinch.
A good leg kick by Theorist.
Adee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Theorist's sensitive parts.
A nice leg kick lands there from Theorist.
Theorist takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fighters circling - Adee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Theorist connects with a single shot there.
Theorist 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.
Adee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Theorist 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 Adee has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Adee and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Theorist throws a looping overhand right but Adee ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Theorist. Adee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adee will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Theorist swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Both fighters circling a little - Adee finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adee throws a body shot but no joy.
Theorist waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adee.
Adee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Theorist lands a nice looking body shot.
Adee throws a series of punches but Theorist moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Theorist.
Theorist bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A low kick from Theorist misses
and Adee counters with a nice body shot.
Adee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Theorist.
A nice leg kick lands there from Adee.
Theorist looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Theorist scores with a hook to the body. Adee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Adee just misses with a punch to the body.
Theorist displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adee throws out the jab.
Theorist jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Theorist throws an overhand right that lands on Adee's shoulder, as Adee tries to avoid the shot.
Theorist throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Theorist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Theorist throws a looping overhand right but Adee ducks down to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Theorist throws a nice outside leg kick.
Theorist moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Adee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Theorist doesn't seem bothered though.
Theorist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Theorist misses the shot to the body.
Adee is looking to wear down Theorist with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Adee throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Adee looks to land a left hand but Theorist moved out of range nicely.
Adee throws the left hand but Theorist avoids the punch easily.
Theorist takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Theorist throws a solid leg kick but Adee takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Theorist.
Adee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Theorist.
Theorist takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Theorist walks into a jab.
Adee looks to score with a jab to the body but Theorist is just out of range.
Theorist feints a counter leg kick.#T3#
Theorist misses with a low kick.
Theorist misses the jab.
Adee closes the distance looking to clinch
and Theorist counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A nice leg kick from Theorist, right into the meat of the thigh.
Theorist with a nice calf kick.
Theorist fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A big right from Theorist misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Adee blocks the leg kick.
Theorist scores with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Theorist. Adee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Theorist rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Adee counters with a slapping leg kick.
Adee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Theorist.
Theorist misses the shot to the body.
Adee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
Adee misses with a body shot.
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!
Theorist throws a hook but Adee blocks it.
Good standup being displayed there by Theorist as he connects with a hook.
Adee misses with a jab to the body
and Theorist counters with a nice uppercut.
Theorist throws a body punch but Adee moves out of range.
Theorist misses with an uppercut. Adee saw that one coming.
Theorist misses with a hook
and Adee counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice jab there from Adee.
Adee misses with the body kick
and Theorist counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Adee moves into the clinch.
Theorist misses with a body punch.
Theorist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Theorist throws a head punch that misses.
Adee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Theorist backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Theorist lands a body punch in the clinch.
Adee throws a punch but it's blocked by Theorist.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Conspiracy Theorist dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Adee misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Theorist to counter with a crisp jab.
Theorist throws a solid leg kick but Adee takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Theorist.
Theorist lands with a right hand.
Theorist gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Adee throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Adee is looking to slow Theorist down with leg kicks.
Nice uppercut there from Theorist.
Theorist takes a swing at Adee's ribcage but misses.
Adee throws a quick counter head kick but Theorist was just out of range.
A nice leg kick from Theorist, right into the meat of the thigh.
Adee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Adee blocks the leg kick.
Adee cracks Theorist with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Theorist looks to land a right hand but Adee moved out of range.
Theorist lands with a right hand.
Adee gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Theorist throws a leg kick
and Adee counters with a nice body kick. #T1#
Theorist is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adee.
Theorist throws a shot from downtown. Adee moves away and avoids it.
Adee paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Adee misses with an uppercut. Theorist saw that one coming.
A jab from Adee does it's job there.
Theorist scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Adee doesn't seem bothered though.
Theorist pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Adee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Adee misses with a leg kick
and Adee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Theorist sizes up Adee with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Adee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Theorist on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Adee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Adee throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Theorist stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Conspiracy Theorist seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Theorist swings widly with a right hand
and Adee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Theorist lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Theorist looks to land a right hand but Adee moved out of range.
Adee appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Adee finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Adee lands a body shot.
Theorist walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice cross by Adee.#CL#
Adee has managed to clinch.
Theorist lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Adee backwards.
Theorist lands with a short shot to the head.
Adee blocks a body shot from Theorist.
Adee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Adee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Theorist lands a nice shot to the body.
Adee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Adee misses with a body punch.
Adee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Adee misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Adee - that landed with a thud.
Theorist struggles to land a body shot inside as Adee controls his hands. #T3#
Theorist lands with a short shot to the head.
Theorist fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Conspiracy Theorist seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Adee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adee prevents a body shot from Theorist.
Adee tries a body shot but Theorist blocks it.
Theorist misses with a short punch on the inside.
Theorist swings wildly with an uppercut but Adee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adee prevents a body shot from Theorist.
Adee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adee is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Theorist can't find room to land a body shot as Adee controls the action.
Adee tries to throw a body punch but Theorist avoids it by throwing Adee back against the cage.
Adee lands with a left to the head.
Adee blocking some punches. #BC2#
Theorist breaks the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Theorist.
Theorist scores with a leg kick.
Theorist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Theorist connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice defenses there by Adee.
Theorist swings widly with a right hand
and Adee counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Theorist connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adee slips under a jab.
Adee takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Adee clinches with his opponent.
Adee lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Theorist misses with some punches.
Theorist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Adee.
Adee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Adee.
Theorist blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Adee.
Theorist working aggressively here.
A short right from Adee.
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 Arriorus Adee will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Adee connects with a body shot.
Adee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Theorist.
Theorist throws a wild body kick that Adee sees coming a mile off.
Adee looks for the body kick but Theorist saw that one coming.
Theorist throws a body punch but Adee moves out of range.
Adee throwing a counter right hand but Theorist manages to avoid it.
A lazy left from Adee finds it's target.
Adee lands a leg kick that knocks Theorist off balance momentarily.
Theorist throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Theorist is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Adee throws a body punch but Theorist moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theorist misses with an uppercut.
Adee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Theorist can pounce on him.
Adee takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Theorist checks a leg kick.
Theorist shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Theorist scores with a leg kick.
Theorist cracks a nice hook into Adee's ribs.
Theorist throws the left hand but Adee avoids the punch easily.
Theorist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adee thinks about countering with a head kick.
Adee throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Theorist thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adee looks to land a right hand but Theorist moved out of range.
Theorist appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Theorist missing with a left hand there. Adee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adee keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Theorist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adee takes a swing at Theorist's ribcage but misses.
Adee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Theorist is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Theorist blocks a head kick by Adee. #T2#
Adee thumps Theorist with a low kick.
Adee has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Theorist misses with a low kick. #CL#
Adee closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Theorist lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Theorist tries a body shot but Adee blocks it.
Adee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Theorist digs a right hand into Adee's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Adee's gas tank.
Theorist misses with a body punch.
Theorist misses with a punch on the inside.
Adee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Theorist backwards.
Theorist misses with a body punch.
Theorist misses with a punch on the inside.
Theorist tries to work over Adee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Theorist cracks Adee with a nice body shot.
Theorist misses with a punch to the body.
Adee scores with a shoulder strike.
Theorist tries to work over Adee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Theorist scores with a shot to the side of Adee's head. #T3#
Theorist misses with a punch to the body.
Theorist lands a right hand that snaps the head of Adee backwards.
Adee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Adee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Theorist lands a hook to the side of the head.
Theorist tries to throw a body punch but Adee avoids it by throwing Theorist back against the cage.
Theorist lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adee.
Adee can't find room to land a body shot as Theorist controls the action.
Adee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Theorist backwards.
Theorist tries to throw a body punch but Adee avoids it by throwing Theorist back against the cage.
Theorist scores with a hook to the body.
Theorist misses with a hook from the clinch.
Theorist has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Adee.
Adee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Theorist lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adee blocks a body shot from Theorist.
Theorist lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Theorist has a couple of punches blocked by Adee. #T4#
Adee has a couple of punches blocked by Theorist.
Adee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Theorist throws a punch but it's blocked by Adee.
Theorist misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Adee.
Adee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adee tries a body shot but Theorist blocks it.
Theorist tries a body shot but Adee blocks it.
Theorist scores with a shot to the side of Adee's head.
Theorist working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Adee lands with a light punch inside.
Theorist goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Adee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adee.
A hook to the body from Theorist.
Theorist lands a right hand that snaps the head of Adee backwards.
Adee fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Theorist manages to break the clinch.
Theorist throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Adee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Conspiracy Theorist.
Well Theorist 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conspiracy Theorist!
After the fight, Conspiracy Theorist 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: C289: Albatross vs Cheese
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
Haggar dives in and grabs Torvik's left leg, looking for a takedown. Torvik pushes down on Haggar's head and hops out.
Torvik only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Haggar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Torvik has time to react.
Haggar misses with a body punch
enabling Torvik to counter with a crisp jab.
Torvik takes one to the side of the head.
Haggar misses with a straight left.
Haggar misses with a looping left.
Torvik ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good work by Haggar as he checks the leg kick.#TD#
Haggar looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Torvik wants to sweep but no luck.
We've been hearing that Haggar has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Torvik has momentary wrist control but Haggar slips an elbow through the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torvik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Haggar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Torvik keeping moving, preventing Haggar from controlling successfully.
Torvik is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Torvik passes to full mount!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Haggar is looking to get to half guard.#T1#
Haggar slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Torvik prevents Haggar from improving his position.
Torvik wants to free his trapped foot but Haggar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Torvik thows a huge punch but Haggar dodges it nicely.
Haggar won't allow Torvik to pass to mount.
Torvik wants to take a breather but Haggar is having none of it.
Torvik throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Torvik trying to control the action but Haggar is working from the bottom.
Torvik trying to control the pace.
Haggar regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Haggar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Torvik tries to free his leg and advance position but Haggar is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torvik trying to control but Haggar is working from the bottom.
Haggar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Torvik must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Torvik 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.
Haggar keeping moving, preventing Torvik from controlling successfully.
Torvik won't allow Haggar to sweep him here.
Haggar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Torvik manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haggar stopping the sweep attempt from Torvik.#T3#
Haggar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Haggar trying to control the position from guard on top but Torvik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haggar is in close to Torvik's body, working some short punches and elbows.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Torvik is on top in guard. #REVB##SU2#
Torvik stands up from Haggar's guard - Torvik perhaps looking for a knockout.
Haggar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Torvik counters with a nice uppercut.
Torvik moves out of range as Haggar strikes.
Torvik gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mike Haggar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haggar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Torvik sprawls well. Torvik wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Haggar gets slowly back to his feet.
Torvik throws a low kick but it's checked well by Haggar.
Haggar tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Torvik defends well and Haggar ends up having to push Torvik into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Torvik looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Haggar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torvik struggles to land a body shot inside as Haggar controls his hands.
Torvik lands a body shot. #T4#
Torvik lands a nice shot to the body.
Haggar is breathing heavily.
Torvik works on Haggar's body with a couple of short punches.
Torvik works on Haggar's body with a couple of short punches.
Torvik works on Haggar's body with a couple of short punches.
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!
Torvik lands a left hand that snaps the head of Haggar backwards.
Torvik misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Haggar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Torvik connects with a looping right hand.
Haggar misses with a left hand
and Torvik counters with an inside leg kick.
Torvik throws a nice outside leg kick.
Torvik throws a body punch but Haggar moves out of range.
Torvik looks to score with a jab to the body but Haggar is just out of range.
Haggar misses with a hook. Torvik ducked under it nicely.
Good work by Haggar as he checks the leg kick.
Haggar scores with a nice head shot.
Haggar looks to land a combination but Torvik avoids it well. #TD#
Haggar shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Torvik manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Torvik dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
That kick from Torvik tenderised Haggar's leg. Haggar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Haggar connects with a body shot.
Haggar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Torvik sprawls well. Torvik wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Haggar gets slowly back to his feet.
Torvik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haggar manages to avoid it.
Haggar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Haggar throws a poor cross that misses
and Torvik counters with a nice uppercut.
Torvik finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Haggar defending well as Torvik loads up on a big left hand.
Haggar is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Haggar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Haggar shoots in but no luck this time.
Haggar misses with a jab to the body
and Torvik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Haggar ducks under a wild hook from Torvik.
Haggar attempts a counter takedown but Torvik avoids it well and moves away.
Torvik misses with a low kick as Haggar jumps back.
Haggar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Haggar lands a nice hook to Torvik's body. Torvik takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torvik throws a leg kick which misses Haggar's front leg but catches the back leg as Haggar tries to avoid it.
Haggar throws a poor cross that misses
and Torvik counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Haggar misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Torvik cracks a nice hook into Haggar's ribs.
Torvik throws a nice outside leg kick.
Haggar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Torvik avoids it really well and circles away.
Torvik appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Haggar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torvik with the inside leg kick.
Torvik looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Torvik throws a shot from downtown. Haggar moves away and avoids it.
Haggar has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Torvik uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haggar.
Torvik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Torvik moves out of range as Haggar strikes.
Torvik looks to land a right hand but Haggar moved out of range.#T2#
Torvik closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Torvik avoids the body shot from Haggar.
Haggar swings away with a body shot that misses #KD2#
and Torvik counters with a nice right hand that sends Haggar toppling to the canvas! Haggar scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Torvik finish him?!#ROC2#Haggar is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torvik lets loose with a powerful body kick. Haggar will feel that in the morning.
Oh Haggar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Torvik thuds his shin into the meat of Haggar's side.
Haggar seems to have got his legs back now.
Haggar blocks a jab.
Torvik measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Haggar! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Sven Torvik!
In his post fight interview, Sven Torvik started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SMASH: Jones vs Silver
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Fleshou Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
And Joe tries to counter it with a takedown but Fleshou Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Joe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Joe 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.
Fleshou Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Joe with the counter takedown but Fleshou Jr avoids it easily.
Fleshou Jr with a jab.
Fleshou Jr swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Joe counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Joe.
Joe wants to control from the top but Fleshou Jr keeps moving.
Fleshou Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Joe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fleshou Jr is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Joe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Joe looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB#
Joe content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Fleshou Jr has locked up a guillotine! Fleshou Jr's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Joe is holding on here and Fleshou Jr must be using up a lot of energy. Joe has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Fleshou Jr gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Stres Fleshou Jr!
Stres Fleshou Jr very nearly forgot to thank Black Lab Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: HZN 13 Collins v Cartwright
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
A shot to the body from McBean misses
and Tacarante counters with a one-two to the body.
Tacarante throws a good cross that connects.
Tacarante misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McBean.
Tacarante tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McBean was well out of range. Poor timing from Tacarante.
McBean feints the counter takedown.
A big right from Tacarante misses.
A shot to the liver by Tacarante. Beautiful body shot.
McBean looks for a takedown but Tacarante sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBean looks to land a combination. Tacarante sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A looping hook to the body misses from McBean. Tacarante does a little dance to reset his feet.
McBean throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
McBean fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tacarante connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McBean's hands.
McBean shoots in but Tacarante avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
McBean shoots in and bounces Tacarante off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McBean trying to control but Tacarante is working from the bottom.
Tacarante has McBean pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
McBean wants to pass the guard but Tacarante is keeping the position.
Tacarante keeping moving, preventing McBean from controlling successfully.
Tacarante knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McBean on the ground.
McBean tries to free his leg and advance position but Tacarante is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
McBean drops back looking for a leg! Tacarante is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tacarante manages to kick McBean off! McBean jumps back into Tacarante's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Tacarante is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McBean defends well.#T3#
Tacarante looking for a sweep. Not yet Tacarante, not yet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Tacarante had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McBean defends it easily.
Tacarante trying to keep a closed guard but McBean is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McBean looks for a takedown but Tacarante sprawls well.
Saul Tacarante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otto McBean.
Tacarante shoots in but no luck this time. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McBean jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McBean lands with a right hand.
McBean bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McBean tries to clinch but Tacarante moves away
and Tacarante counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tacarante scores with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by McBean.
McBean with the counter takedown but Tacarante avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Tacarante as McBean shoots in.#TD#
Tacarante throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McBean tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tacarante is in McBean's guard.#SUB2#
McBean is looking for a triangle but Tacarante pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
McBean looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Saul Tacarante dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Tacarante throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and McBean counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tacarante keeping moving, preventing McBean from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McBean is pushing down on Tacarante's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tacarante is fighting to maintain full guard but McBean has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tacarante wants to control but McBean is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
McBean is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
McBean is working for a kimura but Tacarante is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
McBean is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tacarante has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
McBean missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tacarante works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Tacarante looking for a guillotine here but McBean defends easily.
McBean trying to control the position from guard on top but Tacarante is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tacarante wants to improve his position but instead McBean has moved into half guard. #SUB2#
McBean is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tacarante doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McBean. #SUB#
Tacarante actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Tacarante actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
McBean is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
McBean thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Tacarante wants to hold on but McBean pushes him away.
McBean tries to control but Tacarante wriggling away.
Tacarante tries to hold on but McBean postures up.
Tacarante squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape. #SUB2#
McBean goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Tacarante is on top in guard. #T4#
Tacarante controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tacarante continues to stall.#SUB2#
McBean has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tacarante can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McBean wants to sweep here but Tacarante controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Otto McBean showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
The fighters circling - Tacarante throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Tacarante misses.
Tacarante throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tacarante misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and McBean counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McBean trying to control the position from guard on top but Tacarante is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tacarante is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tacarante looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBean passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McBean advances to mount. #T1#
Tacarante avoids a series of strikes thrown by McBean.
McBean trying to control but Tacarante is having none of it.
Tacarante regains half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McBean in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
McBean seems to be working for a kimura but Tacarante defends the submission attempt.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
McBean is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tacarante is just riding it out for now. McBean eventually gives up the hold.
McBean tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tacarante knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tacarante trying to control here. #T3#
Tacarante is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tacarante keeping control of the position.
McBean is thwarting Tacarante's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McBean throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
McBean is working for a kimura but Tacarante is defending it quite comfortably.
McBean wants to control but Tacarante is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Tacarante looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McBean lands a right hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Otto McBean comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McBean 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Otto McBean!
After the big win, Otto McBean made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Bondi MMA ðŸï¸ and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: SSKT All The King's Men
Date: Mar 18, 2024

#R1#
An inside leg kick from Damus misses.
Damus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Damus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Free pivots, looking for a leg kick but Damus is out of range and Free settles back down. #CL2#
Damus closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Free breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Damus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Free.
Damus throws a counter combo.
Damus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Free paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A left lands for Free.
Free definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Free connects with an inside leg kick.
A combination from Damus does no damage.
Free tries to score with a low kick but Damus moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Free throws a leg kick which misses Damus's front leg but catches the back leg as Damus tries to avoid it.
Free throws a nice outside leg kick.
Damus sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Free throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Damus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
MewChoo Free seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Damus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Free scores with a nice head shot.
Damus blocks a jab.
Free checks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Damus.
Damus throws a right and a left that Free avoids nicely.
Free tests Damus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Damus misses with a two punch combination.
Free bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Damus looks winded!
Damus is looking to chop away at Free's legs.
Free ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Free.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Free bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Damus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Damus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Free uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Damus.#T2#
Free throws a combination. Damus tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#ROC#Damus is rocked!
Damus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Damus is still on wobbly legs! Can Free finish him?
The fighters circle momentarily. Free darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Free lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A slapping body kick lands there for Free.
Free scores with a nice body kick.
Free jabs Damus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Free takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Free is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
An inside leg kick lands from Free.
Free throws a nice inside leg kick.
Free lands with a nice body kick.
Damus seems to have recovered his senses.
MewChoo Free is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body kick there by Free.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Free bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Damus's head.
Free lands a slapping body shot.
Free scores with a nice right hand.
Free getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

MewChoo Free dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Damus walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). MewChoo Free!
The defeated Theo Damus had this to say: 'We'll just have to work harder.'.

Event: C288: Albatross vs Femme IV
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Panda is defended easily by Saitoh.
Panda scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Panda cracks Saitoh with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Saitoh misses with a straight left.
Panda falls off balance throwing a combination
and Saitoh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like D.D Panda has been cut.
Panda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh lands a nice shot that snaps Panda's head back.
Panda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Panda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Panda swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Saitoh misses with a looping right.
Panda drops down looking for a counter takedown but Saitoh sprawls and moves away.
Saitoh 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Saitoh scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Saitoh lands with a good body shot.
Saitoh ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Saitoh 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.#TD#
Panda closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Saitoh did well to prevent Panda getting side control.
Saitoh wants to get back to full guard.
Saitoh is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Saitoh keeping hold of Panda's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are battling for position here. Saitoh manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Saitoh is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Saitoh is looking to sweep but instead, Panda has passed into half guard.
Saitoh tries to roll over but Panda keeps him under control.
Saitoh manages to get to full guard. #T3#
Saitoh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Panda is one step ahead there.
Saitoh wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Panda works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Panda seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Saitoh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Panda prevents Saitoh from improving his position.
Saitoh manages to get to full guard.
Panda showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Panda trying to control but Saitoh is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Masa Saitoh will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on D.D Panda's cut.
That's time! Panda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A cross from Panda lands.
Saitoh jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Panda slips a jab from Saitoh.
Good exchange - Saitoh coming out on top.#CUT2#D.D Panda's cut is getting worse.
Saitoh sizes up Panda with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Saitoh misses the jab.
Saitoh takes a swing at Panda's ribcage but misses.
Panda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saitoh.
Saitoh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saitoh is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Saitoh lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#D.D Panda's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Saitoh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Masa Saitoh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saitoh throws a jab when Panda was well out of range.
Panda takes a swing at Saitoh's ribcage but misses.
Panda looks to land a right hand but Saitoh moved out of range.
Panda shoots in but Saitoh avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Panda.
Who's going to make the next move?
Panda working away.
A lull in the action here as Panda stalls from top position.
D.D Panda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Saitoh is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Panda is looking to take a break and control but Saitoh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Panda is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Saitoh is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Panda happy to just control the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
A big right from Saitoh misses.
Panda drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Donk. Panda catches Saitoh right on the button with a cross.
Saitoh works the jab nicely.#CUT2#Jeez, D.D Panda's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Panda throws a right hand that misses
enabling Saitoh to counter with a crisp jab.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at D.D Panda's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Masa Saitoh!
A victorious Masa Saitoh thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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