Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: WVT 57: Peterson v Mogg
Date: Dec 25, 2022

#R1#
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amodei.
Amodei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Amodei.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Amodei misses with an uppercut.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Amodei fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Amodei fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Amodei lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Amodei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Amodei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Amodei connects with a body shot.
Amodei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Amodei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith swings for the body but Amodei moves out of range.
Amodei misses with a wild body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smith. #CUT#It looks like Giuseppe Amodei has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith misses the body punch
and Amodei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD2#
Amodei feints and as Smith raises his hands in defense, Amodei changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Smith has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Amodei off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T1#
Smith misses with a right hand
enabling Amodei to counter with a crisp jab.
Amodei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Amodei scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Amodei cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Amodei lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.
Smith lands a jab to Amodei's midsection.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Amodei.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Rebel Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Amodei misses its intended target.
Amodei takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Amodei.
Amodei throws a leg kick that misses.
Amodei throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amodei pushes Smith away with a front kick.
Amodei misses the jab.
Amodei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Amodei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Amodei appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Amodei throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T2#
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Amodei throws a poor cross that misses
and Amodei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Amodei circles away quickly and effectively.
Amodei moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Amodei.
Amodei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Smith swings for the body but Amodei moves out of range.
Amodei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Amodei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Amodei on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Amodei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Amodei fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Amodei looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Amodei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Amodei shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Amodei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amodei.
Amodei attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Amodei doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Amodei lands a head shot.
Amodei doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Amodei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Amodei lands a jab.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amodei moves away.
Amodei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Amodei takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Amodei takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Amodei shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Amodei keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rebel Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giuseppe Amodei.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amodei tries to work over Smith's front leg with a kick but Smith checks it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Amodei.
Smith lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Amodei. #KD#
Smith lands a left and a right that send Amodei crashing to the mat, dazed. Smith thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Amodei is rocked!
Amodei throws a big shot that misses.
Amodei is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Amodei looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Amodei seems to have recovered his senses.
Amodei just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Amodei doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Smith - just one landing.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smith throws a body punch but Amodei moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Amodei. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Amodei.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Amodei misses with a body kick.
Amodei thumps Smith with a low kick.
Smith is looking to wear down Amodei with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Amodei. Amodei obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith swings for the body but Amodei moves out of range.
Amodei lands a lovely overhand right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rebel Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Giuseppe Amodei'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#
Smith throws a jab when Amodei was well out of range.
A jab lands there for Amodei.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Amodei counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Amodei is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Amodei's hands.
Amodei looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Amodei.
Amodei turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Amodei fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
Amodei dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
A low kick lands for Amodei.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Amodei. Amodei obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amodei moves away.
Amodei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Amodei keeps Smith at a distance using the push kick.
Smith lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Amodei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Amodei scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amodei.
Smith takes a swing at Amodei's ribcage but misses.
Smith connects with a body shot.
Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Amodei looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Amodei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Amodei lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Amodei finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
A nice leg kick from Amodei, right into the meat of the thigh.
A cross from Amodei lands.
Amodei lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Amodei.
Smith is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Amodei takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amodei lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Amodei.
Amodei connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Amodei takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smith throws a hook but Amodei blocks it.
Smith throws a right and a left that Amodei avoids nicely.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Amodei moved out of range.
Amodei let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice cross by Smith.
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and Amodei counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith checks a low kick from Amodei.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith backing away here, and Amodei unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Smith checks a low kick from Amodei.
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Amodei's head back.
Amodei takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Amodei throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T3#
Amodei takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Amodei is just out of range.
Smith lands with a good body shot.#TD2#
Amodei closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smith to the mat! Smith manages to get full guard.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Amodei passes into half guard. #REVR#
Smith is positioning himself well to prevent Amodei advancing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Amodei has control of the leg. #ES#
Smith kicks Amodei off and gets back to his feet.
Smith misses with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith thuds a left hand into Amodei's body.
Smith moves away from the strike by Amodei.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amodei slips under a jab.#T4#
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Amodei.
Jab from Amodei.
Smith misses with a body shot.
A big right from Amodei misses.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Amodei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Amodei is looking to chop away at Smith's legs.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amodei moves away.
Amodei connects with a body shot.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Amodei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Amodei thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amodei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Amodei.
Smith swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Amodei throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
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 Rebel Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Giuseppe Amodei's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Smith throws a body punch but Amodei moves out of range.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Amodei ducks down to avoid it.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Amodei ducks down to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smith, as that shot connected.
Amodei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A quick step to the side and Smith tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Amodei scoring well with a low kick there.
Amodei lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice jab there from Amodei.
Smith misses with a hook.
Rebel Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Amodei fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Amodei swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amodei manages to avoid it.
Smith misses with a combination
and Amodei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Amodei wants to slow Smith down by chopping away at his legs.
Smith was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Amodei thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amodei manages to avoid it.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith backing away here, and Amodei unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Amodei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Amodei looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amodei moves away.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Amodei misses with a head kick.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Amodei's ribs.
A jab from Amodei does it's job there.#TD2#
Amodei shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Amodei showed some decent athleticism there.
Smith wants to get back to full guard but Amodei has mounted him!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Smith trying to control from the bottom. #T2#
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Amodei sits in half guard.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smith wants to sweep here but Amodei controlling him for the moment.
Smith has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Smith's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3#
Amodei pushes down on Smith's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Smith looks like he's trying to stand up.
Giuseppe Amodei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith controlling the position for now.
Smith is pressing down on Amodei's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Amodei prevents Smith from getting back to his feet.
Smith 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#
Amodei moves into full guard. #T4#
Amodei is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith wanted to stand there but Amodei had control of the position.
Smith controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rebel Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Amodei looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SU#
Smith stands up and waves to Amodei to follow him.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Giuseppe Amodei.
Well Smith 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rebel Smith!
Our winner, Rebel Smith, 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: WVT 50: Meat Boy v Narushima
Date: Dec 01, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Henderson shoots in and bounces Amodei off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Henderson distracts Amodei with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Henderson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Amodei's head.
Henderson preventing the sweep.
Henderson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Henderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Amodei is keeping the position for now.
Henderson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Amodei's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson throws a strike but Amodei rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Our spies down at at NY Savages inform us that Henderson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Amodei is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Amodei won't allow Henderson to get back to his feet.
Henderson keeping moving, preventing Amodei from controlling successfully.
Amodei 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.
Henderson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jab, jab by Amodei - just one landing.
Amodei connects with a body shot that sends Henderson 's belly button to the back.
Giuseppe Amodei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson throws a shot from downtown. Amodei moves away and avoids it.
Amodei looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Amodei throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Amodei misses with a hook.
Henderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Henderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Amodei missing with a left hand there. Henderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Amodei scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Henderson throws a series of punches but Amodei moves out of range.
Amodei thumps Henderson with a low kick.
Amodei misses with a straight right.
Henderson throws a right hand that Amodei ducks under and follows up with a left that Amodei also avoids with ease.
Henderson avoids the head kick by Amodei.
Henderson misses with a straight right.
Amodei throws a jab but it's blocked by Henderson .
Henderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Amodei lands an overhand right.
Amodei throws a hook to the side of Henderson 's head but Henderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Henderson lands with a nice body punch.
Henderson 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Amodei under the eye.#CUT2#It looks like Giuseppe Amodei has been cut.
Amodei with the inside leg kick.
Amodei scores with a punch to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henderson throws an overhand right that lands on Amodei's shoulder, as Amodei tries to avoid the shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Amodei.
Amodei throws a head kick but Henderson moves out of range. #T4#
Henderson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Amodei.
Henderson moves out of range as Amodei strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Henderson ! But no joy.
Henderson slips a jab and a cross from Amodei.
Henderson lands a nice hook to Amodei's body. Amodei takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Henderson looks to land a left hand but Amodei moved out of range nicely.
Henderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Amodei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Henderson .
Amodei feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Henderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Amodei throwing a counter right hand but Henderson manages to avoid it.
Henderson throws a hook to the side of Amodei's head but Amodei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That kick from Amodei tenderised Henderson 's leg. Henderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Henderson tries for a takedown but Amodei circles away easily
and Amodei counters with a nice leg kick.
Henderson connects with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Henderson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Henderson misses with a takedown attempt - Amodei sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Giuseppe Amodei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Henderson .
Amodei with a nice calf kick.
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 Giuseppe Amodei will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Giuseppe Amodei's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Amodei feints and then cracks Henderson 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Henderson down.
Henderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Henderson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Amodei sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Amodei drops down looking for a counter takedown but Henderson sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Amodei takes the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Amodei.
Amodei goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Henderson breaks from the clinch.
Henderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amodei moves away.
Amodei catches Henderson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A nice leg kick lands there from Amodei.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Amodei throws a lazy right hand but Henderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Henderson moves out of range as Amodei throws a body kick.
Henderson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Amodei can pounce on him.
Henderson ducks under a wild hook from Amodei.
Nice uppercut lands for Amodei. That snapped Henderson 's head back. #T1#
Amodei motions for Henderson to come forward. Amodei throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Amodei avoids the body shot from Henderson .
Amodei works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Henderson 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Amodei connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Amodei connects with a nice looking jab. #TD#
Amodei drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Amodei tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Henderson is pushing Amodei's head away, looking to escape. Amodei manages to hold on to the position though.
Amodei tries to advance to mount but Henderson denies him. #T2#
Henderson wants to get back to his feet but Amodei drags him back down.
Henderson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Henderson is not content to let Amodei control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
A combination from Henderson does no damage.
Henderson lands a jab to Amodei's midsection.
Amodei is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henderson can do to turn this around?
Amodei takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Amodei with a nice cross.
Amodei throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Amodei thumps Henderson with a low kick.
Henderson misses with a takedown attempt - Amodei sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Amodei misses with a low kick.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Amodei here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A jab from Henderson misses.
Henderson throws a lazy right hand but Amodei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD2#
Amodei gets caught flat footed, as Henderson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Henderson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Amodei looking for a sweep. Not yet Amodei, not yet. #T4#
Amodei wants to stand up but Henderson is controlling him.
Henderson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amodei has control of Henderson 's left arm, preventing Henderson from doing any damage.
Henderson stands up over Amodei, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Henderson being controlled here momentarily.
Henderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Amodei is retaining full guard. #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.

Giuseppe Amodei dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Giuseppe Amodei's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Amodei scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Henderson doesn't seem bothered though.
Amodei lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice sprawl there from Amodei as Henderson shoots in.
Henderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Henderson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Amodei closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Amodei.#BC2#
Henderson breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Amodei.
Amodei changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Amodei lunges at Henderson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Henderson 's hand.
Ryan Henderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Henderson cracks a nice hook into Amodei's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henderson checks a leg kick.
Jab from Amodei.#T1#
Henderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Amodei gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Amodei throws a lazy right hand but Henderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown but Amodei shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Giuseppe Amodei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Henderson .
Henderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Amodei tries to score with a low kick but Henderson moves his leg out of the way.
Amodei throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Henderson leaves Amodei with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Henderson scores with a hook to the body. Amodei takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Amodei stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Henderson shoots in but no luck this time.
An inside leg kick lands from Amodei.
Henderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Amodei throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Henderson counters with a shoot takedown. Amodei fights it but they end up in guard. #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!
Amodei wants to sweep but no luck.
Henderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Amodei is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Henderson defends well.
Henderson working some strikes from top position.
Amodei keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.
Henderson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Amodei haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3#
Amodei tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Henderson ducks under a wild hook from Amodei.
Henderson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Amodei throws a leg kick but Henderson moved away.
Henderson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Amodei. Amodei obviously looking to wear him down.
Giuseppe Amodei is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD2#
Henderson drives through with a takedown into Amodei's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Amodei looking for subs off his back but Henderson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Henderson is trying to control the action in half guard but Amodei is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Henderson working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Amodei's thigh. Amodei counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Henderson is in close to Amodei's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Henderson forces his way into half guard.
Henderson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Henderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Amodei does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Amodei manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ryan Henderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Amodei is on top in guard. #REVR#

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Giuseppe Amodei.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Amodei, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giuseppe Amodei!
Giuseppe Amodei was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: WVT 44: McDonald v Svyatogor
Date: Nov 04, 2022

#R1#
Elkins throws a shot from downtown. Amodei moves away and avoids it.
Elkins misses with a straight right.
Amodei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Amodei avoids the body shot from Elkins.
A shot to the liver by Elkins. Beautiful body shot.
Amodei misses with an attempted mid kick.
Elkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amodei fires out a quick counter leg kick but Elkins just manages to avoid it.
Amodei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Elkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Amodei is just out of range.
Elkins swings for the body but Amodei moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Amodei misses its target.
Elkins takes a swing at Amodei's ribcage but misses.
Elkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Amodei scoring well with a low kick there.
Amodei scores with a jab.
Nice body punch from Elkins.
Elkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amodei manages to avoid it.
Amodei on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elkins cracks Amodei with an open hand slap.
A telegraphed right hand from Elkins misses the target.
Amodei throws a low kick but Elkins moves out of range easily.
Elkins swings for the body but Amodei moves out of range. #T1#
Amodei jabs Elkins to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Amodei tries to score with a low kick but Elkins moves his leg out of the way.
Amodei throws a chopping leg kick but Elkins manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Elkins misses with a hook. Amodei ducked under it nicely.
Elkins slips a straight right by Amodei.
Elkins throws out a loose jab but Amodei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amodei thinks about countering with a body kick.
Amodei avoids the body shot from Elkins.
Amodei throws a quick inside leg kick.
Amodei takes a swing at Elkins's ribcage but misses.
A nice side step and Elkins releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Amodei tries to clinch up.
Amodei throws out a loose jab but Elkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amodei just misses with a punch to the body.
Elkins misses with a hook. Amodei ducked under it nicely.
Elkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amodei tries to score with a low kick but Elkins moves his leg out of the way.
Elkins walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Elkins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Amodei shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Good leg kick by Amodei.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amodei.#T2#
Elkins keeps the fight on the outside.
Amodei throws a hook but Elkins avoids it easily.
Elkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Amodei connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Elkins momentarily.
Good exchange - Elkins coming out on top.
Amodei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Elkins.
Dylan Elkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Amodei scoring well with a low kick there.
Amodei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Elkins keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Elkins lands with an uppercut that bounces Amodei off the cage and back into range.
Elkins throws a hook but Amodei blocks it.#CL#
Amodei moves into the clinch.
Amodei can't find room to land a body shot as Elkins controls the action.
Amodei swings wildly with an uppercut but Elkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Elkins.
Amodei throws a punch but it's blocked by Elkins.
Amodei lands a left hand that snaps the head of Elkins backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amodei.
Amodei lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Amodei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Elkins's elbow.
Elkins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Amodei smiles and moves away.
Amodei slips under a jab.
Amodei throws a shot from downtown. Elkins moves away and avoids it.
Amodei lands a head kick. Elkins smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Amodei fails with an attempt to clinch.
Elkins slips under a jab.
Amodei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Elkins walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Amodei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Elkins gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Elkins can't keep his opponent in guard - Amodei advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Amodei passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amodei avoids the attempt from Elkins to control.#T4#
Elkins is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB#
Amodei is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Elkins to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Elkins shrugs it off.
Elkins can't escape the position.
Amodei takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Elkins tries to lock up and control but Amodei gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Elkins is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amodei avoids the attempt from Elkins to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Elkins really wants to buck Amodei off and get back to his feet.
Amodei prevents Elkins from getting the reversal.
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 Giuseppe Amodei will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Amodei swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Elkins.
Elkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Elkins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Elkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elkins bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Amodei's head backwards.
Amodei throws a half hearted mid kick.
Amodei throws a nice outside leg kick.
Elkins misses with a straight right.
A slapping leg kick lands for Amodei.
Jab from Elkins.
Amodei throws a leg kick that misses.
Elkins throws a looping overhand right but Amodei ducks down to avoid it.
Amodei scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Amodei misses with a hook.
Amodei throws a sloppy body shot
letting Elkins counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amodei lands an overhand right.
Amodei throws a body shot but no joy.
Amodei lands an overhand right.
Elkins throws a looping overhand right but Amodei ducks down to avoid it.
Elkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amodei sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Elkins scores with a jab. Amodei acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dylan Elkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Elkins stuns Amodei with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Amodei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Amodei misses with an uppercut.
Elkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Amodei was well out of range. Poor timing from Elkins.
Amodei scoring well with a low kick there.
Amodei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Amodei works over Elkins's head and body with a nice combination.
Elkins checks the leg kick nicely there.
Amodei swings for the body but Elkins moves out of range.
Amodei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Amodei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elkins manages to avoid it.
Amodei throws a hook but Elkins avoids it easily.
Elkins takes a swing at Amodei's ribcage but misses.
Elkins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Amodei.
Elkins lands a jab to the nose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amodei throws out a loose jab but Elkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Amodei misses.
Elkins takes a swing at Amodei's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Amodei misses with a looping left.
Elkins doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Elkins throws out a powerful jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Elkins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Elkins lands with a shot to the body.
Amodei misses the shot to the body.
Amodei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Elkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amodei missing with a left hand there. Elkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Elkins connects with a body shot that sends Amodei's belly button to the back.
Amodei turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Amodei fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Elkins is out of range.
Elkins is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Amodei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Elkins jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Elkins connects with a single shot there.
Good leg kick by Amodei.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Elkins checks a leg kick.
Amodei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Elkins appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Elkins thuds his right hand into Amodei's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3#
Amodei wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Elkins blocks a jab.
Amodei misses with a low kick.
Jab, jab by Elkins - just one landing.
Nice shot lands for Elkins.
Elkins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Amodei getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Amodei tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Elkins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Elkins comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Elkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Elkins connects with a crisp jab.
Elkins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Amodei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Amodei shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Elkins trying to get back to full guard but Amodei takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Elkins tries to hold on but Amodei postures up.#T4#
Amodei manages to capitalize on a mistake by Elkins to take his back!#SUB#
Amodei has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Elkins rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Elkins trying to control here.
Amodei prevents Elkins from standing back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amodei prevents Elkins from improving his position.
Elkins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dylan Elkins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Amodei lands with a cross.
Elkins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A low kick lands for Amodei.
Elkins checks a leg kick.
Elkins throws a sloppy body shot
and Amodei counters with a thumping low kick.
Elkins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Elkins throws a right hand that Amodei ducks under and follows up with a left that Amodei also avoids with ease.
Elkins misses the shot to the body.
Amodei looks to land a left hand but Elkins moved out of range nicely.
Elkins now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Elkins misses the jab.
Amodei attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Elkins throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elkins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Amodei.
Elkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Elkins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#TD#
Amodei shoots in and gets a takedown into Elkins's guard.
Elkins wants to get back to his feet but Amodei passes into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#REVB#
Amodei works his foot free and advances to mount. #T1#
Elkins is working to get back to half guard.
Elkins keeps trying to improve his position.
Elkins wants to hold on but Amodei pushes him away.
Elkins tries to control the position but Amodei now has his back.
Elkins manages to reverse the position and now he's in Amodei's guard. Nice work there by Elkins.
Elkins throwing strikes from guard but Amodei blocks nicely.
Elkins slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Amodei bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Elkins's guard. #REVR##T2#
Elkins looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Elkins working a defensive guard but Amodei passes into half guard.
Amodei is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Elkins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Amodei wants to control the pace but Elkins is squirming around nicely.
Elkins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Elkins wants to hold on but Amodei pushes him away.#T3#
Amodei trying to control but Elkins is having none of it.
Elkins working to try and regain half guard.
Elkins is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Elkins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Elkins stops Amodei from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Amodei is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Elkins sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Elkins preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Amodei wants to control but Elkins is keeping him busy.
Elkins wants to improve his position but Amodei is controlling well.
Elkins controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Amodei wants to pass the guard but Elkins is defending well.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giuseppe Amodei!
Giuseppe Amodei 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: WVT 38: Doisneau v Meat Boy
Date: Oct 14, 2022

#R1#
A clash of legs there as Amodei blocks the low kick.
Amodei keeps Dismantle at a distance using the push kick.
Amodei with a nice calf kick.
Amodei throws an overhand right that lands on Dismantle's shoulder, as Dismantle tries to avoid the shot.
Amodei takes a swing at Dismantle's ribcage but misses.
Dismantle looks to throw the jab but Amodei is out of range.
Dismantle paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dismantle misses with a wild body shot.
Amodei checks a low kick from Dismantle.
Amodei chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dismantle misses with a wild body shot.
Good leg kick by Amodei.
Dismantle lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dismantle throws a low kick but Amodei avoids it.
Dismantle is looking to score with low kicks.
Dismantle misses with a body shot.
Dismantle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Amodei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mickey Dismantle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dismantle checks a low kick from Amodei.
Dismantle shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dismantle misses with a left hand
and Amodei counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amodei throws a nice outside leg kick.
Amodei is looking to chop away at Dismantle's legs. #T1#
Dismantle misses with an uppercut. Amodei saw that one coming.
Dismantle misses with a hook.
Dismantle swinging wildly here.
Dismantle scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dismantle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Amodei.
Amodei ducks under a wild hook from Dismantle.
Dismantle checks a leg kick nicely.
Amodei misses with a looping left.
Amodei ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dismantle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Amodei.
Mickey Dismantle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Amodei takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Amodei misses with a low kick.
Dismantle looks to score with a jab to the body but Amodei is just out of range.
Dismantle scores with a decent looking hook.
Dismantle misses with a straight right.
Amodei throws a hook but Dismantle avoids it easily.
Amodei lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dismantle checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dismantle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amodei misses with a straight left. #T2#
Dismantle attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dismantle misses with a looping right.
A jab from Dismantle misses.
Dismantle digs a good body shot into Amodei's ribs.
Dismantle lands a slapping body shot.
Dismantle with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Amodei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Amodei steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Dismantle misses with a hook. Amodei ducked under it nicely.
Dismantle misses with a right hand
letting Amodei counter with a right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Amodei checks a leg kick.
Amodei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Amodei misses with a hook.
Dismantle scores with a sloppy right hand. Amodei should have avoided that one.
Dismantle looks to land a left hand but Amodei moved out of range nicely.
Dismantle throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dismantle misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Amodei counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Amodei is looking to take a break and control but Dismantle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dismantle keeping control of the position. #T3#
Dismantle is trying to stand up here but Amodei is controlling him well.
Dismantle is trying to maintain the position but Amodei is very close to passing his half guard.
Amodei trying to control from half guard but Dismantle is working away.
Amodei prevents Dismantle from improving his position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Amodei is trying to control. Dismantle wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dismantle misses with a leg kick.
Amodei avoids the body shot from Dismantle.
Amodei looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Amodei moves away from the strike by Dismantle.
Amodei checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dismantle fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Amodei looks to throw the jab but Dismantle is out of range.
Amodei throws a looping overhand right but Dismantle ducks down to avoid it.
Dismantle buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dismantle throws a predictable looking body shot
and Amodei makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dismantle looks to land a left hand but Amodei moved out of range nicely.
Dismantle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dismantle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dismantle pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Amodei takes a swing at Dismantle's ribcage but misses.
Amodei moves out of range of the body kick.
Dismantle pivots, looking for a leg kick but Amodei is out of range and Dismantle settles back down.
Amodei throws a lazy right hand but Dismantle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mickey Dismantle will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A nice leg kick from Amodei, right into the meat of the thigh.
Amodei 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.
Dismantle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Amodei throws out the jab.
Dismantle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Amodei looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Good leg kick by Dismantle.
Amodei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amodei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheers as Dismantle lands an impressive looking overhand right. Amodei doesn't seem phased though.
Dismantle lands with an uppercut that bounces Amodei off the ropes and back into range.
Dismantle throws a body shot but no joy.
Dismantle is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dismantle connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dismantle throws a low kick but Amodei moves out of range easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dismantle with a nice cross.
Amodei tries to bum rush Dismantle with a series of wild strikes but Dismantle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dismantle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Amodei.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dismantle takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Amodei misses with a body shot.
Dismantle throws a body punch but Amodei moves out of range.
Amodei moves out of range of the leg kick from Dismantle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Amodei! But no joy.
Dismantle throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Amodei throws a hook but Dismantle blocks it.#T1#
Dismantle misses with a low kick.
Amodei flicks out a counter leg kick but Dismantle steps away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Amodei. Dismantle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Amodei jabs at Dismantle's body.
Amodei avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Amodei moves out of range of the leg kick from Dismantle.
A jab from Dismantle finds it's way through Amodei's defenses.
Dismantle connects with a good right hand that stumbles Amodei. Amodei circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Amodei gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Amodei fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Amodei looks to land a right hand but Dismantle moved out of range.
Dismantle thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Amodei if he has to take too many more of those.
Amodei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dismantle moves away.
Dismantle throws a big counter combination but Amodei scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A jab from Dismantle misses.
Amodei tries to move into range but Dismantle moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dismantle wants to slow Amodei down by chopping away at his legs.
Dismantle throws a low kick but Amodei moves out of range easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Amodei 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 Dismantle has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dismantle and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Some bone on bone action there as Dismantle checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dismantle is looking to counter punch.
Dismantle avoids the body shot from Amodei.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Amodei throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Dismantle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amodei manages to avoid it.
Amodei tries to counter with a clinch but Dismantle shakes him off and moves away.
Dismantle looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dismantle is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dismantle throws the left hand but Amodei avoids the punch easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dismantle.
Dismantle throws a body punch but Amodei moves out of range.
Dismantle connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Amodei momentarily.
Dismantle connects with the punch.
Dismantle avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Amodei staying out of range there.
Amodei moves out of range of the strikes.
Amodei swings for the body but Dismantle moves out of range.
Amodei just misses with a punch to the body.
Amodei connects with a nice looking jab.
Amodei shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Amodei with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice shot lands for Dismantle.
Amodei looks to throw the jab but Dismantle is out of range.
Dismantle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dismantle throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dismantle throws a low kick but Amodei moves out of range easily. #T3#
Amodei throws a low kick but Dismantle moves out of range easily.
Amodei misses with a hook. Dismantle ducked under it nicely.
Amodei lands a nice shot that snaps Dismantle's head back.
Amodei just misses with a punch to the body.
Amodei smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Amodei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dismantle.
Mickey Dismantle is winning the standup battle so far.
Dismantle misses with a body shot.
Amodei misses with a leg kick.
Amodei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Amodei misses with a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Amodei checks a leg kick.
Dismantle finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dismantle is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd cheers as Amodei lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dismantle doesn't seem phased though.
A leg kick checked by Amodei.
Dismantle throws a body shot but no joy.
Dismantle lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dismantle dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Amodei. That did some damage!
Amodei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dismantle misses with the combination. #T4#
Dismantle swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Amodei shoots in for a takedown but Dismantle shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amodei lands a nice shot to the body.
A low kick lands for Dismantle.
Dismantle throws a lazy right hand but Amodei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Amodei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dismantle.
Dismantle works Amodei's body with a nice hook.
Amodei throws a leg kick but Dismantle checks it.
Dismantle connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dismantle pivots, looking for a leg kick but Amodei is out of range and Dismantle settles back down.
Dismantle buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Amodei misses with an uppercut. Dismantle saw that one coming.
Amodei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dismantle.
A leg kick checked by Amodei.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amodei thumps Dismantle with a low kick.
Amodei misses with a body shot.
Amodei has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dismantle.
Dismantle lands with a right hand.
A slow jab from Amodei misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey Dismantle dominated that second round.
That's time! Dismantle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Dismantle misses with a straight right.
Amodei blocks a jab.
Dismantle throws a hook but Amodei avoids it easily.
Dismantle throws a front kick aimed at Amodei's knee but Amodei avoids it well.
Amodei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD2#
Amodei closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dismantle quickly recovers to half guard.
Dismantle is looking to get back to is feet but Amodei passes into side control.
Amodei working away.
Amodei is looking to take a break and control but Dismantle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amodei tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T1#
Dismantle is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dismantle being controlled for a moment.
Dismantle is looking for a sweep.
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#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Dismantle wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Amodei seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Dismantle is tapping! Wow, great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Giuseppe Amodei!
Giuseppe Amodei was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: WVT 33: West v Bouncer
Date: Sep 18, 2022

#R1#
Amodei throws a body kick that misses.
Denisov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Amodei scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Amodei misses with a low kick.
Denisov is looking to counter punch.
Denisov throws a nice looking combination but Amodei bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A bone on bone clash there as Denisov blocks the leg kick.
Amodei sizes up Denisov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Giuseppe Amodei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Denisov misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Denisov does no damage. #TD#
Denisov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Denisov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Amodei is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Denisov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Amodei is trying to get back to half guard.
Amodei takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Denisov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T1#
Denisov grinds an elbow into Amodei's temple.
Denisov 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.
Denisov working the body and head with strikes.
Amodei sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Denisov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Amodei is looking to control Denisov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Amodei avoid being mounted?
Amodei moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Denisov landing with the ground and pound.
Denisov connects with a couple of short punches.
Denisov trying to control but Amodei is working from the bottom. #T2#
Denisov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Denisov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Amodei keeping moving, preventing Denisov from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Denisov lands a couple of digs.
Denisov is in close to Amodei's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Denisov trying to control but Amodei is working from the bottom.
Denisov preventing the sweep. #SU#
Denisov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Denisov tries to clinch but Amodei moves out of range.
Denisov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Amodei tries to avoid it but Denisov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Amodei to the ground. Amodei escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T3#
Amodei connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Denisov's hands.
Amodei thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Amodei. Denisov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Amodei throws a body kick that misses.
A low kick from Denisov is predictable there #CL2#
and Amodei counters by clinching up.
Denisov blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Denisov successfully pulls guard.
Denisov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amodei controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Denisov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Denisov seems keen to control Amodei's posture.
Amodei trying to control the position from guard on top but Denisov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Denisov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4##ES#
Denisov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Denisov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Denisov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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!
Amodei connects with a looping right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Denisov. Those never looked like landing.
Amodei throws a low kick, looking for Denisov's leg but Denisov calmly moves out of range.
Denisov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Denisov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Amodei tries to avoid it but Denisov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Amodei to the ground. Amodei escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Amodei gets caught napping as Denisov dives in and scores a takedown. Amodei manages to retain guard.
Amodei working a defensive guard here.
Denisov cracks Amodei with a solid left hand.
Denisov stopping the sweep attempt from Amodei.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Denis Denisov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Amodei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Denisov was well out of range. Poor timing from Amodei.
Denisov checks the leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Amodei finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Denisov is looking to clinch but Amodei is avoiding it.
Amodei throws a body punch but Denisov moves out of range.
Denisov tries to clinch there but Amodei circles away.
Amodei scores with a decent looking hook.
Amodei misses with a low kick.
Amodei throws a head kick but Denisov moves out of range.
Amodei throws a chopping leg kick but Denisov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Amodei connects with a good right hand that stumbles Denisov. Denisov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denisov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Amodei lands a glancing blow to the side of Denisov's head.
Amodei throws a looping overhand right but Denisov ducks down to avoid it.
Denisov checks a low kick from Amodei.#T1#
Decent striking displayed by Amodei there.
Denisov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck for Denisov with that takedown attempt.
Denisov blocks a leg kick.#CL#
Denisov moves into the clinch successfully.
Denisov is looking for a takedown.
Amodei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Denisov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Amodei just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denis Denisov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amodei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Denisov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Amodei gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Denisov is trying to pull guard but Amodei turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Denisov blocking some punches.
Amodei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Amodei tries to work over Denisov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Denisov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Amodei tries to throw a body punch but Denisov avoids it by throwing Amodei back against the cage. #T2##TD#
Denisov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Amodei pushes Denisov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amodei lands with a nice body punch.
Denisov ducks under a wild hook from Amodei.
Denisov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Amodei.
Amodei misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Denisov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amodei.
Denisov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Denisov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Denisov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Denisov fails to land the takedown.
A swing and a miss from Amodei.#T3#
Denisov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Amodei with a hook.
Amodei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick from Amodei, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Denisov misses.
Denis Denisov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Denisov blocks a low kick nicely.
Denisov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Amodei.
Denisov shoots for a takedown but Amodei saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Denisov fails with a takedown attempt.
Denisov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Amodei.
Amodei throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T4#
Denisov throws a series of punches but Amodei moves out of range.
Giuseppe Amodei seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Denisov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Amodei, pushing him back against the cage.
Denisov tries to pull guard but Amodei holds him up against the cage and eventually Denisov drops back down to his feet.
Denisov blocks an uppercut.
Amodei misses with some punches.
Denisov tries to pull guard but Amodei forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Denisov is looking for a takedown.
Denisov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Amodei smiles and moves away.
Denisov is looking to clinch but Amodei is avoiding it.
Denisov wants to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Amodei.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe Amodei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Amodei looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Amodei throws a leg kick
and Denisov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Denisov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A low kick lands for Amodei.
Amodei misses with a low kick.
Denisov moves out of range as Amodei strikes.
Denisov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Amodei avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Amodei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Denisov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Amodei. Amodei obviously looking to wear him down.
A slow jab from Amodei misses its intended target.
Denisov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Amodei finds it's way through Denisov's defenses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Amodei.
Amodei misses with a low kick.
Denisov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Amodei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick from Amodei, right into the meat of the thigh. #T1#
Amodei throws a leg kick which misses Denisov's front leg but catches the back leg as Denisov tries to avoid it.
Amodei throws out a leg kick but Denisov moves out of range and Amodei only half commits.
Denisov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Amodei.
Amodei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Amodei avoids a punch combination nicely.
Denisov checks a low kick from Amodei.
Denisov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Denisov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Amodei takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Denisov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Amodei.
Denisov tries to clinch up.
Amodei throws a good cross that connects.
Denisov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Amodei checks it well.
Amodei misses with a wild body shot.
Amodei is looking to slow Denisov down with leg kicks.
Amodei fails with the takedown.#T2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
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!
Denisov blocks a body shot from Amodei.
Amodei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Denisov's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Amodei fails to land.
Amodei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Amodei throws a head punch that misses.
Denisov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Denisov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Amodei just stands there and leans against the cage.
I was talking to Denisov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Amodei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Denisov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Amodei swings wildly with an uppercut but Denisov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Denisov fails to pull guard.
Amodei fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Amodei throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD2#
Amodei has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Denisov regains guard immediately.
Denisov lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Amodei pushes down on Denisov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Amodei trying to pass the guard but Denisov defending well.
Denisov trying to control from the bottom.
Denisov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Denisov missing with punches from the bottom. #T4#
Denisov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Denisov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Denisov trying to keep a closed guard but Amodei is proving a slippery customer.
Amodei stopping the sweep attempt from Denisov.
Denisov keeping full guard, as Amodei tries to pass.
Amodei sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Denisov's guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Denisov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Giuseppe Amodei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Amodei 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giuseppe Amodei!
After the fight, Giuseppe Amodei 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: SMASH: Chaos vs Dong 2
Date: Sep 04, 2022

#R1#
Brownie on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Machida ducks under a wild hook from Brownie.
Brownie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Machida throws out the jab.
A jab from Brownie misses.
Machida finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A big left from Brownie misses.
Machida ducks under a wild hook from Brownie.
Brownie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Machida keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brownie.
Nice uppercut lands for Brownie. That snapped Machida's head back.
Brownie misses with a hook.
Machida appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Machida throws out a leg kick but Brownie moves out of range and Machida only half commits.
Brownie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida throws a hook to the side of Brownie's head but Brownie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brownie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Machida misses the jab.
Brownie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machida.
Machida moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Machida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brownie manages to avoid it.
Brownie has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Machida.
Brownie throws a series of punches but Machida moves out of range.
Brownie fails with an attempt to clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Brownie blocks the leg kick.
Brownie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Machida feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Brownie shoots for a takedown but Machida saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Machida takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brownie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Machida.
Brownie digs a good body shot into Machida's ribs.
A slow jab from Brownie misses its intended target.
It looked like Machida wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Machida gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brownie.
Machida lands a lovely overhand right.
A slow jab from Machida misses its intended target.
Machida scores with a kick to the midsection.
Machida staying out of range there.
Machida appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Brownie throws out a loose jab but Machida uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Machida was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Brownie.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machida lands with a thumping leg kick. #T2##CL2#
Brownie gets a clinch.
Machida lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brownie.
Machida missing with knees to the body.
Machida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Machida tries a body shot but Brownie blocks it.
Machida is pressed up against the cage. Brownie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Machida down to the mat. Machida avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Machida throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Machida takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Brownie checks a leg kick.
Brownie is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Seiryu Machida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brownie connects with a body shot.
Machida moves out of range as Brownie strikes.
Brownie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machida.
Machida tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brownie throws a lazy right hand but Machida sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Machida throws an overhand right that lands on Brownie's shoulder, as Brownie tries to avoid the shot.
Brownie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Brownie lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Brownie 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.
Machida throws out a leg kick but Brownie moves out of range and Machida only half commits.
Machida avoids the body shot from Brownie.
Machida takes one to the side of the head.
Brownie misses the jab.
Machida throws a front kick aimed at Brownie's knee but Brownie avoids it well.
Machida throws a jab when Brownie was well out of range.
A lazy left from Brownie finds it's target.
Machida with a nice calf kick.
Brownie throws a big shot that misses.
Brownie throws a series of punches but Machida avoids them all with ease.
A big right from Brownie misses.
Brownie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Machida connects with a solid leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brownie looks to score with a jab to the body but Machida is just out of range.#T4#
Machida lands a nice shot to the body.
Brownie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Machida looks to land a body kick but Brownie moved away.
Brownie misses with a hook
and Machida cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brownie lands a nice shot that snaps Machida's head back.
Machida fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Brownie blocks the leg kick.
Machida misses with a kick to the body.
Brownie blocks a jab.
Brownie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Machida tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brownie checks a low kick from Machida.
Machida slips under a jab from Brownie.
Brownie takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Brownie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brownie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shaun Brownie dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Brownie checks a low kick from Machida.
Machida misses with a low kick.
Machida lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brownie or perhaps it was just good defense by Machida, which made it look bad.
Machida scores with a jab to the body.
Brownie swings for the body but Machida moves out of range.
Machida motions for Brownie to come forward. Machida throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brownie! But no joy.
Brownie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Machida lands a head shot.
Machida dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brownie. That did some damage!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brownie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brownie walks into a stiff left hand from Machida.
A swing and a miss from Machida.
Machida misses with a low kick as Brownie jumps back.
Sloppy strikes from Brownie. Those never looked like landing.
Machida 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. #T1#
Machida throws a body punch but Brownie moves out of range.
Brownie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brownie takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Machida looks to score with a jab to the body but Brownie is just out of range.
Machida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machida defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brownie.
Brownie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machida manages to avoid it.
That kick from Machida tenderised Brownie's leg. Brownie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Machida's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brownie under the eye.
Brownie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A swing and a miss from Brownie.
Brownie misses with an uppercut. Machida saw that one coming.
Machida ducks under a wild hook from Brownie.
Brownie uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A lazy left from Brownie finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machida swings widly with a right hand
and Brownie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Brownie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machida sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brownie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brownie doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Brownie misses with a straight right.
Brownie checks a leg kick.
Machida loads up on a big right hand but Brownie slips the punch.
A jab lands there for Machida.
Machida attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Brownie displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Machida's corner calls for a 1-2. Machida obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brownie. Machida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machida misses with a wild body shot.
Brownie swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brownie on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Brownie throws a body punch but Machida moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Machida tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brownie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machida moves away.
Machida looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shaun Brownie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brownie throws a hook but Machida avoids it easily.
Machida lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Machida lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Machida ducks under a wild hook from Brownie.
Machida misses with a low kick.
Brownie throws a hook but Machida blocks it.
Brownie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Machida misses with a body shot.
Machida throws a leg kick
and Brownie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Machida pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Machida lands a leg kick that knocks Brownie off balance momentarily.
Brownie lands an overhand right.
Machida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machida tried to score with a low kick but Brownie checks it.
Machida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brownie.
Machida pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brownie is out of range and Machida settles back down.
Brownie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machida moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
Machida waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brownie.
Brownie throws an off balance right hand
and Machida counters with a thumping low kick.
Brownie avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Machida scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machida throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Machida with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brownie to score with a decent uppercut.
Machida throws a nice outside leg kick.
Machida slips a jab from Brownie.
Brownie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Machida.
Brownie looks to land a left hand but Machida moved out of range nicely.
Brownie slips a straight right by Machida.
Machida delivers a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machida. Brownie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brownie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brownie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Seiryu Machida dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Machida looks to land a right hand but Brownie moved out of range.
Brownie scores with a jab. Machida acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Brownie misses with a series of wild punches.
Brownie moves out of range as Machida strikes.
Machida is looking to score with low kicks.
Machida looks to score with a jab to the body but Brownie is just out of range.
A combination from Brownie does no damage.
Brownie lands a jab to the nose.
Machida throws a leg kick
and Brownie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Machida needs to keep his hands up - Brownie had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida is looking to slow Brownie down with leg kicks.
Brownie fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Machida looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Machida moves forwards but Brownie connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A clash of legs there as Brownie blocks the low kick.
Machida keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brownie.
Nice defenses there by Machida.#T1#
Machida misses with a low kick.
Brownie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Machida misses the shot to the body.
Brownie throws a series of punches but Machida avoids them all with ease.
Machida throws a hook but Brownie avoids it easily.
Brownie throws a right hand that misses
and Machida cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Machida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brownie.
Brownie moves out of range of the leg kick from Machida.
Machida thumps Brownie with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Machida. That's going to slow Brownie down.
Some bone on bone action there as Brownie checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Machida fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brownie checks a leg kick.
Machida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brownie moves away.
Brownie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Machida throws an overhand right that lands on Brownie's shoulder, as Brownie tries to avoid the shot.
Brownie fails with the takedown.#T2#
Machida slips a jab from Brownie.
Machida keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brownie.
Machida slips a jab from Brownie.
Brownie moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice straight punches there by Brownie. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brownie.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machida connects with a jab.
Machida cracks Brownie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Machida blocks a jab.
Brownie moves out of range as Machida strikes.
Brownie misses with a right hand
letting Machida counter with a right hand.
Machida scores with a jab.
Machida feints and then cracks Brownie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brownie down.
Machida connects with a crisp jab.
Brownie throws out a powerful jab.
A big left from Brownie misses. #T3#
Brownie throws a hook but Machida avoids it easily.
Machida misses with a leg kick.
Machida misses with a leg kick
and Brownie counters with a stiff right hand.
Machida throws a body shot but no joy.
Brownie takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Machida ducks under a wild hook from Brownie.
Machida swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Machida looks to score with a jab to the body but Brownie is just out of range.
Brownie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machida manages to avoid it.
Brownie avoids the body shot from Machida.
Brownie staying out of range there.
Brownie throws out a counter right but Machida avoids it with no problem.
Machida walks into a straight right hand from Brownie.
Machida misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Brownie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Machida won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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#
Brownie goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Machida rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Brownie's guard! Nice work there by Machida!
Brownie is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brownie is on top in guard. #REVB#
Brownie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machida swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Machida will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Machida can't keep his opponent in guard - Brownie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Brownie connects with a nice short shot to Machida's temple.
Brownie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Machida does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Machida is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brownie pulls his head out easily.
Brownie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Machida's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shaun Brownie.
I think Brownie 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaun Brownie!
In his post fight interview, Shaun Brownie started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: WVT 29: McWrestler v Kanaani 2
Date: Aug 28, 2022

#R1#
Fortythree throws a jab but it's blocked by Amodei.
Fortythree throws a jab but it's blocked by Amodei.
Amodei looks to score with a jab to the body but Fortythree is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Fortythree on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fortythree has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A big left from Fortythree misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Amodei misses the target.
Amodei slips under a jab.
Amodei throws a front kick aimed at Fortythree's knee but Fortythree avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes from Amodei. Those never looked like landing.
Amodei throws a leg kick but Fortythree sees it coming and moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Fortythree misses.#CL2#
Fortythree has taken the fight to the clinch.
Amodei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fortythree lands a left hand that snaps the head of Amodei backwards. #TD2#
Fortythree manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortythree wants to stand and escape but Amodei is having none of it.
Fortythree looking to hit a scissor sweep but Amodei is one step ahead there.
Amodei stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fortythree swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Fortythree pulls Amodei in close to prevent any damage.
Fortythree wants to stand and escape but Amodei is having none of it.
Fortythree 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Amodei pushes down on Fortythree's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Amodei is thwarting Fortythree's attempts to control the position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fortythree wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Amodei throws a jab when Fortythree was well out of range.
Fortythree walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fortythree takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Amodei shoots for a double leg takedown but Fortythree sprawls well. He's pushed Amodei's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Amodei connects with an inside leg kick.
Fortythree throws a hook to the side of Amodei's head but Amodei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Amodei tried to counter with a leg kick but Fortythree avoided it.
Fortythree throws the left hand but Amodei avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Amodei throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3##CL#
Amodei clinches up with Fortythree and pushes him back against the cage.
Amodei digs a right hand into Fortythree's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fortythree's gas tank.
Fortythree misses with a punch on the inside.
Fortythree lands with a light punch inside.
Fortythree struggles to land a body shot inside as Amodei controls his hands. #TD2#
Fortythree jumps into guard, dragging Amodei to the mat. #SUB2#
Fortythree looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Amodei has picked Fortythree up and slammed him! Fortythree can't keep hold of the triangle and Amodei manages to pass to side control!
Amodei tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Fortythree tries to buck Amodei off but Amodei is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fortythree manages to work his way to half guard, despite Amodei's best efforts.
Fortythree won't allow Amodei to pass to mount. #T4##SUB#
Amodei is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fortythree is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Amodei seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fortythree is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but One Fortythree 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#
A telegraphed right hand from Fortythree misses the target.
Fortythree changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Amodei swings widly with a right hand
and Fortythree counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Amodei misses the target.
Fortythree throws a body shot but no joy.
Amodei scoring well with a low kick there.
Amodei sizes up Fortythree with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fortythree avoids the body shot from Amodei.
A nice leg kick from Amodei, right into the meat of the thigh.
Amodei throws a low kick but Fortythree avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Fortythree misses.
Fortythree lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amodei takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fortythree moves away from the strike by Amodei.
Amodei moves out of range as Fortythree strikes.
Amodei moves away from the strike by Fortythree.
Amodei takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Fortythree displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Amodei throws out the jab.
Amodei misses with a hook to the body
and Fortythree connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fortythree throws a body shot but no joy.
Amodei on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Amodei throws a jab when Fortythree was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fortythree! But no joy.
Amodei shoots and misses
letting Fortythree counter with a right hand.
Amodei throws the kick towards the body but Fortythree avoids it.
Amodei throws a right hand that misses
and Fortythree cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fortythree connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Amodei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fortythree.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Amodei.
Amodei misses with a left hand
and Fortythree counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Amodei moves into range and connects with a jab.
Amodei tries to clinch up but Fortythree circles away and keeps his distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fortythree throws a looping overhand right but Amodei ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Amodei scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fortythree thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Fortythree misses.
Fortythree connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fortythree lands a lovely overhand right.
Amodei walks into a stiff left hand from Fortythree.
Amodei lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Fortythree.
Amodei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fortythree.
One Fortythree is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fortythree avoids the body shot from Amodei.
Nice defenses there by Fortythree.
Fortythree ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fortythree's corner calls for a 1-2. Fortythree obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Amodei slips a straight right by Fortythree.
Fortythree lands a right hook to the body.
Fortythree throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Amodei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
One Fortythree seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice leg kick from Amodei, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fortythree slips a straight right by Amodei.
Amodei looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fortythree throws a lazy right hand but Amodei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Fortythree does it's job there.
Fortythree scores with a hook.
Fortythree looks to score with a jab to the body but Amodei is just out of range.
Amodei paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Amodei ducks under a wild hook from Fortythree.
Fortythree has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Amodei slips under a jab from Fortythree.
Amodei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fortythree.
Amodei throws a combination that misses
and Fortythree cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Amodei throws a leg kick
and Amodei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Amodei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fortythree sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Nice shot lands for Fortythree.
Giuseppe Amodei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amodei tries for a takedown but Fortythree sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Amodei connects with an inside leg kick.
Fortythree bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Amodei's head backwards.
Fortythree fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amodei manages to avoid it.
Amodei tries to counter by clinching up but Fortythree breaks away and moves out of range.
Amodei misses with a body shot
and Fortythree counters with a nice uppercut.
Fortythree's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Amodei throws a jab when Fortythree was well out of range.
That kick from Amodei tenderised Fortythree's leg. Fortythree is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fortythree lands with a right hand.
Amodei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Amodei throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Fortythree cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amodei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fortythree throws out the jab.
Amodei tried to counter with a leg kick but Fortythree avoided it.
Fortythree throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Amodei stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Amodei throws the left hand but Fortythree avoids the punch easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

One Fortythree 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Amodei slips under a jab from Fortythree.
Fortythree defending well as Amodei loads up on a big left hand.
Amodei on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Amodei missing with a left hand there. Fortythree was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Amodei gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fortythree.
Fortythree ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big right from Amodei misses.
Amodei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fortythree.
Fortythree lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Amodei looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fortythree scores with a hook to the body. Amodei takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amodei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fortythree was well out of range. Poor timing from Amodei.
Amodei motions for Fortythree to come forward. Amodei throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fortythree throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fortythree throws a jab when Amodei was well out of range.
Fortythree fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
The fighters circling - Fortythree throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fortythree misses with a looping left.
A counter left hand to the body from Amodei misses its target.
Amodei takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Amodei misses with a straight left.
Amodei throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fortythree.
Some bone on bone action there as Fortythree checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fortythree fails in his attempt to clinch.
Amodei doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fortythree counters with a nice uppercut.
Fortythree tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Amodei was well out of range. Poor timing from Fortythree.
A bone on bone clash there as Fortythree blocks the leg kick.
Amodei scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fortythree doesn't seem bothered though.
Amodei throws an overhand right that lands on Fortythree's shoulder, as Fortythree tries to avoid the shot.
Amodei misses with an uppercut
and Fortythree cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fortythree defending well as Amodei loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Fortythree throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Amodei moves out of range as Fortythree strikes.
Amodei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fortythree.
Amodei moves away from the strike by Fortythree.
Amodei takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fortythree throws a hook but Amodei avoids it easily.
Amodei throws a body punch but Fortythree moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fortythree! But no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fortythree loads up on a big right hand but Amodei slips the punch.
Amodei takes one to the side of the head.
Amodei swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fortythree now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Amodei explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fortythree circles away from the clinch attempt
and Amodei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fortythree throws a body punch but Amodei moves out of range. #T3#
Fortythree uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Amodei.
Amodei attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Amodei on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fortythree throws a lazy right hand but Amodei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Amodei is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fortythree throws out a counter right but Amodei avoids it with no problem.
Amodei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Giuseppe Amodei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Amodei misses with a leg kick.
Fortythree throws a body punch but Amodei moves out of range.
A big right from Fortythree misses.
Fortythree connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fortythree throws a right hand that Amodei ducks under and follows up with a left that Amodei also avoids with ease.
Amodei thows a leg kick but Fortythree checks it
and Fortythree connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Amodei throws a hook but Fortythree avoids it easily.#T4#
Amodei works Fortythree's body with a nice hook.
Fortythree bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Amodei's head backwards.
Fortythree tries to move into range but Amodei moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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!
Fortythree throws a body shot but no joy.
Amodei misses with a leg kick
and Fortythree counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Amodei finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Amodei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fortythree.
A low kick from Amodei misses
and Fortythree counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Fortythree. That snapped Amodei's head back.
Amodei throws a body punch but Fortythree moves out of range.
Amodei misses with a hook
letting Fortythree counter with a right hand.
Amodei throws a leg kick but Fortythree sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fortythree jabs Amodei to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fortythree checks a low kick from Amodei.
Amodei takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

And that's the end of the fight!
One Fortythree comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fortythree 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... One Fortythree!
After the big win, One Fortythree made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sportivité and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 27, 2022

#R1#
Yonic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mordrow takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mordrow wants to clinch but Yonic slips to the side
and Yonic counters with a right hand to the body.
Mordrow looks winded!
Nice uppercut there from Yonic.
Yonic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mordrow's hands.
Yonic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mordrow gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yonic.
Yonic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A low kick lands for Yonic.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Mordrow has eaten all the pies!
Yonic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mordrow's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yonic lands a jab to the head.
Yonic closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Mordrow! Yonic dives in looking to finish! Mordrow 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 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Yonic!
Henry Yonic seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 27, 2022

#R1#
Sawyer lands with a straight right. Burner didn't see that one coming.
Sawyer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Burner should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Burner tries to clinch up but Sawyer circles away and keeps his distance.
Sawyer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Burner checks a low kick from Sawyer.
Sawyer throws a solid leg kick but Burner takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sawyer.
Burner counters with a body kick.
Sawyer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Burner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sawyer scores with a jab. Burner acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sawyer misses with a head kick.
Burner thinks about the counter body kick.
Sawyer digs a good body shot into Burner's ribs.
Burner looks winded!
Burner wants to clinch up but Sawyer keeps it at a distance.
A jab from Sawyer finds it's way through Burner's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sawyer.
Sawyer lands a really nice looking cross but Burner seems unphased.
Sawyer throws a low kick, looking for Burner's leg but Burner calmly moves out of range.
Sawyer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sawyer connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Jab from Sawyer.#ROC#Burner is rocked!
Burner misses with a shot to the body
and Sawyer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burner is still on wobbly legs! Can Sawyer finish him?
Burner blocks a head kick by Sawyer.
Sawyer lands with an uppercut that bounces Burner off the cage and back into range.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Sawyer! Burner is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hans Sawyer!
A relieved looking Hans Sawyer thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 27, 2022

#R1#
Minlt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT#It looks like Ron Minlt has been cut.
Minlt should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Minlt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Yonic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Minlt misses with a combination
and Yonic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yonic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yonic lands a jab to the nose.
Yonic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Minlt looks winded!
Yonic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yonic lunges at Minlt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Minlt's hand.
Yonic thuds a left hand into Minlt's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yonic digs a good hook to Minlt's body.
Yonic lands a right hook to the body.
Yonic jabs Minlt right on the nose. Minlt blinks but takes it well.
Minlt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC#Minlt is rocked!
Yonic works the jab nicely.
Minlt is still on wobbly legs! Can Yonic finish him?
BAM! Yonic delivers a spinning backfist that drops Minlt like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Chad Yonic!
During a confident post fight interview, Chad Yonic thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WVT 25: Ihantala v McDonald
Date: Aug 14, 2022

#R1#
Amodei lands a jab to the head.
Toivonen throws a shot from downtown. Amodei moves away and avoids it.
Amodei throws a push kick but Toivonen slaps the foot to one side.
Toivonen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Toivonen throws a leg kick but Amodei checks it.
Amodei appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Toivonen.
Amodei goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Amodei.
Giuseppe Amodei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toivonen lands a nice shot that snaps Amodei's head back. #CUT#It looks like Giuseppe Amodei has been cut.
Amodei tries to clinch there but Toivonen circles away.
Amodei shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Toivonen pinned against the cage. Toivonen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Amodei is looking to slow Toivonen down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Toivonen.
Toivonen misses with an uppercut. Amodei saw that one coming.
Amodei lands a nice leg kick that just misses Toivonen's sensitive parts.
Toivonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Amodei looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amodei swings for the body but Toivonen moves out of range.
Toivonen throws a leg kick but Amodei checks it. #T1#
Amodei misses with a straight right. #KD#
Toivonen cracks Amodei with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Toivonen has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Amodei to stand back up!#ROC#Amodei is rocked!
Toivonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amodei.
Amodei is still on wobbly legs! Can Toivonen finish him?
Toivonen misses with a low kick as Amodei jumps back.
Amodei avoids the body shot from Toivonen.
It seemed like Amodei was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Amodei seems to have recovered his senses.
Amodei throws the kick towards the body but Toivonen avoids it.
Amodei bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toivonen scores with a jab to the body.
BOOM! Toivonen lands a beautiful left hook that drops Amodei. Amodei tries to recover but Toivonen is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Amodei lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Otso Toivonen!
Otso Toivonen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMASH: Perkele vs Castella
Date: Aug 12, 2022

#R1#
Machida keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baker.
Baker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machida dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Baker. That did some damage!
Nice jab there from Baker.
Baker lands an overhand right.
Machida keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baker.
Machida avoids the body shot from Baker.
Baker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Baker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Machida throws an overhand right that lands on Baker's shoulder, as Baker tries to avoid the shot.
Machida throws a jab when Baker was well out of range.#TD#
Baker shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Machida is trying to defend but Baker finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machida regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Baker.
Baker landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Baker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machida swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baker is working Machida over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Machida controlling Baker's posture.
Baker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Baker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Baker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Baker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Baker landing some decent shots from guard.
Baker throwing strikes but missing.
Baker wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving. #T2#
Baker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Machida working a defensive guard here.
Baker is looking to work some ground and pound but Machida has wrist control.
Baker postures up in Machida's guard and throws a big left but Machida blocks it.
Machida pulls Baker in close to his closed guard and prevents Baker from doing any damage or advancing position.
Baker tries to free his leg and advance position but Machida is retaining full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Baker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Machida is trying to keep Baker in close.
Baker with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Baker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Baker throwing strikes from guard but Machida blocks nicely.
Baker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Baker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baker distracts Machida with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Baker trying to control the position from guard on top but Machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Machida is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Baker is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T4#
Baker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Machida avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Baker wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving.
Baker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Machida looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Machida working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Baker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Baker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baker pushes down on Machida's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Baker working the head and body with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balthazar Baker dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Baker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Baker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machida can do to turn this around?
Machida throws a nice inside leg kick.
Machida slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Baker.
Baker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Machida throws a shot to the body.
Machida lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Baker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Machida throws out the jab. #TD#
Baker shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Machida is adopting a defensive guard.
Balthazar Baker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Baker with a nice head shot there.
Baker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Baker trying to control but Machida is working from the bottom.
Baker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Baker lands a couple of digs.#ROC#Machida is rocked!
Baker loads up on a big left hand. Machida felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Baker looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Machida can't hide his disappointment, as Baker celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balthazar Baker!
Balthazar Baker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WVT 19: Ihantala v Motts
Date: Jul 24, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Meat Boy pushes Amodei up against the cage in a clinch.
Amodei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Amodei gets through Meat Boy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Amodei has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Meat Boy after a bit of a struggle.
Meat Boy pushes Amodei back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Giuseppe Amodei has been cut.#BC2#
Meat Boy breaks from the clinch.
Amodei checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Amodei seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Meat Boy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Amodei paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Meat Boy checks a leg kick.
Amodei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Meat Boy swings for the body but Amodei moves out of range.
Meat Boy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Amodei throws a big shot that misses.
Meat Boy appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL2#
Meat Boy has managed to clinch.
Meat Boy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Amodei is trying to drag Meat Boy to the mat but Meat Boy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Meat Boy gets underhooks to prevent Amodei's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giuseppe Amodei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meat Boy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Meat Boy lands a left hand.
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!
Meat Boy goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Amodei misses with a punch on the inside.
Amodei tries to throw a body punch but Meat Boy avoids it by throwing Amodei back against the cage.
Amodei lands a hook that snaps the head of Meat Boy backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Meat Boy fails to land.
Amodei working aggressively here.
Amodei lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Amodei is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Meat Boy is defending well.
Amodei lands a nice shot to the body.
Meat Boy misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Meat Boy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Amodei throws a quick inside leg kick.
A low kick lands for Amodei.
Meat Boy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amodei.
Amodei circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Meat Boy drives through and clinches with Amodei against the cage.
Amodei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Amodei tries to throw a body punch but Meat Boy avoids it by throwing Amodei back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meat Boy.
Meat Boy is pushing Amodei up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Amodei cracks Meat Boy with a nice body shot.#T2#
Amodei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Amodei cracks Meat Boy with a nice body shot.
Amodei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Amodei.
Meat Boy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Meat Boy scores with a shot to the side of Amodei's head.
Meat Boy pushes Amodei back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Meat Boy breaks from the clinch.
Amodei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Meat Boy throws a looping overhand right but Amodei ducks down to avoid it.
Super Meat Boy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meat Boy fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Meat Boy moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Meat Boy breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Meat Boy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Amodei, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Meat Boy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Meat Boy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Amodei ducks right into an uppercut from Meat Boy.
A shot to the liver by Amodei. Beautiful body shot.
Amodei throws a nice inside leg kick.
Amodei fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Meat Boy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Amodei lands a nice shot that snaps Meat Boy's head back. #T3#
Meat Boy walks forward, straight into a front kick from Amodei.
Meat Boy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Amodei moves in looking to clinch but Meat Boy pushes him off.#KD2#
Meat Boy feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Amodei sprawling to the canvas! Amodei rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Meat Boy finish him?! #ROC2#Amodei is rocked!#CUT2#Giuseppe Amodei's cut is getting worse.
Amodei attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A nice side step and Meat Boy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Oh Amodei is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Amodei is holding his hands too far apart here. Meat Boy throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Amodei is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Super Meat Boy!
After the big win, Super Meat Boy made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Neon Zombie and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: SMASH: Floyd vs Delsarte
Date: Jul 09, 2022

#R1#
Nakamura misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Machida counters with a straight right hand.
Machida punishes Nakamura's body with a nice straight punch.
Nakamura looks to score with a jab to the body but Machida is just out of range.
Machida scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nakamura on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Machida. Machida obviously looking to wear him down.
Nakamura scores with a hook.
Nakamura scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Machida lands a nice looking body shot.
Machida misses the shot to the body.
Machida is looking to chop away at Nakamura's legs.
Nakamura on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Machida looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakamura is just out of range.
Nakamura thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Machida! But no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakamura connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nakamura walks into a stiff left hand from Machida.
Machida throws a hook but Nakamura blocks it.
Seiryu Machida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machida tries to land a leg kick but Nakamura saw it coming and moves away.
Machida stuffs the takedown.#T1#
Nice cross by Machida.
Machida looks to land a left hand but Nakamura moved out of range nicely.
Machida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nakamura.
Machida has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nakamura checks a leg kick.
Machida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Machida. That snapped Nakamura's head back.
Nakamura throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Machida.
Machida takes one to the chin there.
Nakamura throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Machida to counter with a crisp jab.
Machida lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Machida misses with a low kick.
Nakamura misses with a right hand
and Machida counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nakamura thinking.
A nice inside leg kick there by Machida. That's going to slow Nakamura down.
A low kick from Machida is predictable there #TD#
so Nakamura counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakamura working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Machida is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Nakamura works over Machida with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Machida throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nakamura looking to pass the guard.
Nakamura cracks Machida with a solid left hand.
Nakamura 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.
Nakamura 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.
Nakamura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Nakamura missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nakamura throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machida not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nakamura is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machida working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nakamura. #SUB2#
Machida is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Machida trying to keep a closed guard but Nakamura is proving a slippery customer.
Nakamura working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nakamura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machida works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakamura lands a couple of elbows.
Nakamura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machida works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nakamura is looking to work some ground and pound but Machida has wrist control.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakamura in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Machida really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nakamura. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Machida avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nakamura throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Machida looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nakamura's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
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 Gurizuri Nakamura will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Nakamura wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nakamura misses with a hook.
Machida jabs Nakamura right on the nose. Nakamura blinks but takes it well.
Nakamura throws a looping overhand right but Machida ducks down to avoid it.
Nakamura scores with a jab to the head.
Machida lands a nice shot that snaps Nakamura's head back.
Nakamura changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Nakamura drives through with a takedown into Machida's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Machida has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Nakamura off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machida throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Machida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nakamura.
Machida throws a front kick aimed at Nakamura's knee but Nakamura avoids it well.
Nakamura takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Nakamura misses.
Nakamura fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Nakamura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machida looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nakamura takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nakamura misses with a two punch combination.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nakamura checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Machida misses the target.
Nakamura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Machida circles away quickly and effectively.
Machida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Seiryu Machida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nakamura defending well as Machida loads up on a big left hand.
Nakamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakamura moves out of range of the leg kick from Machida.
A swing and a miss from Machida.
Nakamura thuds a left hand into Machida's body.
Machida 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.
Machida throws a hook but Nakamura avoids it easily.
Nakamura misses the jab.#T2#
Nakamura scores with a jab to the head.
Nakamura misses with a two punch combination.
Machida throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Nakamura counters with a nice double leg into side control. Machida won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machida managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nakamura.
Nakamura lands some shots froms side control.
Nakamura trying to control the action but Machida is working from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Nakamura are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Nakamura is chipping away with strikes.
Machida can't do much from the bottom here.
Machida defending against the ground and pound. #T3#
Machida is trying to control Nakamura's posture but Nakamura avoids it.
Check out the look on Nakamura's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Machida takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Nakamura misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Nakamura trying to control the action but Machida is working from the bottom.
Machida is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nakamura wants to control but Machida is keeping him busy. #T4#
The ground and pound from Nakamura seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Machida sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Machida has hold of Nakamura's hands but Nakamura slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Machida wants to improve his position but Nakamura is controlling well.
Nakamura looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nakamura lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nakamura throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Machida to regain full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gurizuri Nakamura dominated that second round.
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#
Nakamura throws a shot from downtown. Machida moves away and avoids it.
Machida lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nakamura throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Machida to counter with a crisp jab.
Machida is looking to slow Nakamura down with leg kicks.
Nakamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seiryu Machida seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Donk. Machida catches Nakamura right on the button with a cross.
Nakamura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machida.
Nakamura cracks Machida with a good jab.
Machida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nakamura.
Machida lands a right hook to the body.
Nakamura throws a right and a left that Machida avoids nicely.
Nakamura misses with a right hand
and Machida counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nakamura looks to score with a jab to the body but Machida is just out of range.
Nakamura takes a swing at Machida's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nakamura is defended easily by Machida.#T1#
Nakamura takes a swing at Machida's ribcage but misses.
Nakamura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machida.
A jab lands there for Machida.
Nakamura swings widly with a right hand
and Machida counters with an outside leg kick.
Nakamura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Machida is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Machida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nakamura.
Machida is looking to chop away at Nakamura's legs.
Nakamura tries to counter with a takedown but Machida is quick to defend against it.
Nakamura shoots in and drives through. Machida sprawls well.
Machida jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nakamura throws a lazy uppercut
letting Machida counter with a right hand.
Machida scoring well with a low kick there.
Machida throws a hook but Nakamura blocks it.
Machida sizes up Nakamura with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nakamura misses with a body shot. #T2#
Machida avoids a punch combination nicely.
Machida doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Machida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Machida.
Nakamura is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machida takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Machida jabs Nakamura right on the nose. Nakamura blinks but takes it well.
Nakamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakamura slips a jab from Machida.
Machida jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Machida lands with a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick from Machida, right into the meat of the thigh.
Machida attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Machida fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Seiryu Machida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Nakamura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Machida.
Nakamura looks to score with a jab to the body but Machida is just out of range.
Machida slips a jab from Nakamura.#TD#
Nakamura closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Machida quickly recovers to half guard.
Nakamura is pressing down on Machida's thigh, looking to free his foot. Machida is holding on for now.
Nakamura throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nakamura lands strikes from half guard.
Nakamura throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nakamura thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nakamura working the head and body with strikes.
Nakamura is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Nakamura thows a huge punch but Machida dodges it nicely.
Nakamura thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nakamura wants to control but Machida is keeping him busy.
Machida is pressing down on Nakamura's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nakamura might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nakamura makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nakamura missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've been hearing that Nakamura has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Machida is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nakamura defends well.
Gurizuri Nakamura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakamura is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nakamura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Machida is keeping the position for now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: WVT 13: Gustavsson v Svyatogor
Date: Jul 03, 2022

#R1#
Denisov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Amodei.
Amodei lands with an uppercut that bounces Denisov off the cage and back into range.
Denisov connects with the punch.
Amodei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Denisov closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Amodei.
Amodei misses with the head strike.
Amodei misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Denisov pulls guard successfully.
Amodei trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Denisov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Denisov throws a big elbow that misses.
Denisov lands a couple of elbows.
Denisov with a nice head shot there.
Denisov is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at 3Band MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Denisov wants to control from the top but Amodei keeps moving.
Denisov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Amodei seems keen to control Denisov's posture.
Denisov working some strikes from top position.
Denisov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Amodei's head.
Denisov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Denisov cracks Amodei with a solid left hand.
Denisov looking to pass the guard.
Denisov connects with a couple of short punches.
Denisov throws an elbow that misses. Amodei uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Denisov's guard. Nice move by Amodei!#REVB#
Denisov is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
Denisov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Denisov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Amodei stands up out of Denisov's guard for a moment - Denisov manages to land a nice upkick.
Denisov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Denisov is wriggling around but Amodei manages to pass to half guard.
Amodei is trying to control. Denisov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Denisov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Amodei is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Denisov landing rabbit punches to the side of Amodei's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Denisov 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.
Denisov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Denisov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Amodei stopping the sweep attempt from Denisov.
Amodei passes Denisov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Denisov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Denisov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Denisov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Denisov is trying to stand. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Denisov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Amodei swivels and escapes.
Amodei flicks out a counter leg kick but Denisov steps away.#TD#
Denisov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Amodei gets back to full guard.
Denisov wants to control from the top but Amodei keeps moving.
Denisov working some strikes from top position.
Denisov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Amodei looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Denisov throws a big elbow that misses.
Denisov throwing strikes but missing.
Denisov works over Amodei with some ground and pound from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Denis Denisov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Amodei misses with a straight right.
Amodei connects with a solid leg kick. #TD#
Denisov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Amodei takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Amodei tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Denisov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denisov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Amodei sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Amodei is trying to control but can't.
Denisov is keen to just control but Amodei is a slippery customer.#T1#
Amodei taking some punishment here, with Denisov in his half guard.
Denisov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Amodei is trying to get back to full guard.
Amodei blocking the ground and pound attempt from Denisov.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Denisov lands a nice short elbow.
Denisov prevents Amodei from improving his position.
Denisov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Amodei works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Amodei looking for a guillotine here but Denisov defends easily.
Denisov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Denisov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Amodei looking for a sweep. Not yet Amodei, not yet.
Denis Denisov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Amodei seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Amodei has momentary wrist control but Denisov slips an elbow through the middle.
Denisov is in close to Amodei's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Denisov wants to control from the top but Amodei keeps moving.
Denisov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Denisov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Denisov 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. #SUB2#
Amodei is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Denisov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Amodei's head.
Denisov wants to control from the top but Amodei keeps moving.
Denisov throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Denisov stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Amodei has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Denisov manages to get his head free but now Amodei has transitioned to an armbar! Denisov grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Amodei! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Giuseppe Amodei!
In his post fight interview, Giuseppe Amodei started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SMASH: KillsInWater vs Hoodonk
Date: Jun 18, 2022

#R1#
Nice body punch from Machida.
Diesel moves out of range as Machida strikes.
Machida scores with a jab. Diesel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Diesel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Machida avoids it really well and circles away.
Machida let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Diesel closes the distance and clinches.
Diesel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Machida gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nice body punch from Machida - that landed with a thud. #TD#
Diesel lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Machida tries to get to full guard but Diesel has control of the leg.
Machida is in trouble now - Diesel has advanced to mount!
Machida working to try and regain half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diesel wants to take Machida's back but he can't do it this time. #T1#
Machida working to try and regain half guard.
Diesel moves to his opponent's back but Machida bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Diesel.
Diesel seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Machida stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Diesel working for a triangle but Machida defends it easily.
Diesel tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2##SUB#
Diesel is looking for a triangle but Machida pushes his legs off easily.
Machida postures up. #SUB#
Diesel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Machida is aware though and is defending well.
Machida postures up.
Diesel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Machida 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.
Diesel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Machida is keeping the position for now.
Machida controlling the position.
Diesel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Machida trying to keep a closed guard but Diesel is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diesel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Diesel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Machida throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Machida had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diesel defends it easily.
Diesel forces his way into half guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Diesel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Diesel tries to pass to full mount but Machida defends it.
Machida is not content to let Diesel control the position.#SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura but Machida is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diesel to get the leverage.
Diesel wants to take a breather but Machida is having none of it. #SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machida moves into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hayn Diesel dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Diesel dives in for a single leg takedown but Machida sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Machida lands an uppercut.#TD#
Diesel pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Diesel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Machida stopping the sweep attempt from Diesel.#SUB#
Diesel working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Machida has passed into half guard!
Machida seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Diesel has his hands clasped together around Machida's back. He's all about the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel wants to control but Machida is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Diesel is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Hayn Diesel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diesel tries to get to full guard but Machida has control of the leg.
Diesel wants to control but Machida is keeping busy.
Diesel is trying to get back to full guard.
Machida is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are battling for position here. Diesel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Diesel can't keep his opponent in guard - Machida advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Diesel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Machida trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diesel controls Machida momentarily but Machida frees himself.
Machida trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machida stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Machida is pushing down on Diesel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Diesel is fighting to maintain full guard but Machida has managed to sneak the leg through.
Machida prevents Diesel from improving his position.
Diesel trying to hold on to Machida's head to control him but Machida postures up. #T3#
Diesel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diesel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Machida's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Machida's back!#SUB#
Machida showing good submission defense here.
Diesel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machida can do to turn this around?
Machida tries to escape but Diesel has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Diesel is looking to control Machida but Machida is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Machida preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Diesel. #SUB#
Diesel is persistently looking for the submission but Machida is defending it well. #T4##SUB#
Diesel is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB#
Diesel is looking for the choke from the back position but Machida is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Machida is in a bad position with Diesel working for a choke. Machida manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. #SUB#
Diesel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Machida defends well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diesel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Machida manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hayn Diesel dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Diesel shoots in and drives through. Machida sprawls well.
Hayn Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diesel misses with a takedown attempt
and Machida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diesel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hayn Diesel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machida is looking to slow Diesel down with leg kicks.
Diesel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Machida.
Machida lands a body shot. #TD#
Diesel drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Diesel trying to control but Machida is working from the bottom.
Machida trying to control the position here.
Machida controls Diesel momentarily but Diesel frees himself.
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machida looking to control. #T1#
Machida keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully.
Diesel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machida swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diesel fails with a takedown attempt.
Machida swats away the attempt to clinch by Diesel.
A jab from Machida misses.
A good leg kick by Machida. #TD#
Diesel decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Machida works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Diesel drops back looking for a leg! Machida is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Machida manages to kick Diesel off! Diesel jumps back into Machida's guard. #T2#
Machida trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Diesel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Diesel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Machida wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diesel passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Seiryu Machida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Diesel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machida keeps working.
Diesel laying and praying for a moment but Machida takes advantage and regains half guard. #SUB#
Diesel seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Diesel is working for a kimura but Machida is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Diesel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Machida is just riding it out for now. Diesel eventually gives up the hold.
Hayn Diesel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Machida wants to improve his position but Diesel is controlling well.
Machida won't allow Diesel to pass to mount. #SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Diesel looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel stalling.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hayn Diesel!
An out of breath Hayn Diesel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WVT 6: Honda v Newton
Date: Jun 05, 2022

#R1#
Amodei slips under a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bianchi.
Bianchi throws out a leg kick but Amodei moves out of range and Bianchi only half commits.
A head kick misses from Bianchi.
Bianchi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Amodei fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bianchi just manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Bianchi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Amodei, pushing him back against the cage.
Bianchi digs a right hand into Amodei's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Amodei's gas tank.
Amodei blocks a body shot from Bianchi.
Amodei lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bianchi backwards.
Bianchi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Amodei's elbow.
Bianchi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Amodei.
Bianchi throws a head punch that misses.
Bianchi throws a head punch that misses.
Bianchi tries to score a body lock takedown but Amodei shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Amodei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Amodei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Amodei lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amodei lands with a left to the head. #TD#
Amodei lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Bianchi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Amodei pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bianchi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1##SUB2#
Bianchi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Amodei pulls his head out easily.
Amodei wants to pass the guard but Bianchi is defending well.
Amodei passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bianchi!
Amodei trying to control but he's not successful this time. #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.
Bianchi is trying to escape the mount.
Bianchi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Bianchi is defending against the submission attempts here by Amodei.
Bianchi wants to get back to full guard but Amodei has mounted him!
Bianchi is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Bianchi tries to hold on but Amodei postures up.
Bianchi is trying to reverse the position but instead Amodei has taken his back - oops!
You can see the frustration on Bianchi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bianchi is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Amodei off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Bianchi preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Amodei.
Bianchi is trying to break free.
Amodei tries to keep control of the position but Bianchi is staying busy.#T4##SUB#
Bianchi is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Bianchi tries to escape but Amodei has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bianchi turns into Amodei and is now in his guard.
Bianchi wants to pass the guard but Amodei is keeping the position.
Bianchi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Amodei keeping moving, preventing Bianchi from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe Amodei dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Amodei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bianchi moves away from the strike by Amodei.
Amodei throws a front kick aimed at Bianchi's knee but Bianchi avoids it well.
Bianchi tries to clinch there but Amodei circles away.
Bianchi throws a sloppy head kick and Amodei moves out of range easily.
Good work by Bianchi as he checks the leg kick.
Amodei is looking to score with low kicks.
Bianchi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Amodei dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bianchi. That did some damage!
Amodei fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bianchi checks it well.
Bianchi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bianchi connects with a high kick.
Bianchi throws a head kick but Amodei moves out of range. #TD#
Amodei shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Bianchi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Amodei wants to pass the guard but Bianchi is defending well. #T1##SUB#
Bianchi makes his way to full guard, as Amodei worked for a kimura. #SUB2#
Bianchi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Amodei has passed into half guard!
The fighters are battling for position here. Bianchi manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Bianchi is looking for a triangle but Amodei pushes his legs off easily. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Amodei slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Bianchi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Amodei pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bianchi with the active half guard here but Amodei passes nicely into side control.
Amodei trying to control the position but Bianchi is working away.
Bianchi is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Bianchi being controlled for a moment.
Bianchi is looking for a sweep.
Bianchi looks to move to half guard but instead Amodei has passed into mount! Damn!
Amodei seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Bianchi is holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bianchi is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB#
Bianchi tries to improve his position but Amodei has taken his back! Amodei has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Bianchi tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Amodei pushes Bianchi away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Giuseppe Amodei!
A less than humble Giuseppe Amodei misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Lorenzo Bianchi had this to say: 'ok, i admit it; i suck donkey balls.'.

Event: SMASH: Perkele vs Roy
Date: Jun 03, 2022

#R1#
Brownie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machida.
A nice inside leg kick there by Machida. That's going to slow Brownie down.
Brownie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brownie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Machida.
Machida misses with a low kick.
It looked like Brownie wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Machida connects with the punch.
Machida attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Machida misses with a looping left.
Brownie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Machida lands a leg kick that knocks Brownie off balance momentarily.
Brownie throws a series of punches but Machida moves out of range.
Machida only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Brownie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A telegraphed right hand from Machida misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brownie connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Machida displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brownie throws out the jab.
Machida thumps Brownie with a low kick.
Brownie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machida manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brownie moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Brownie tries to close the distance and clinch but Machida swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brownie takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Machida takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brownie shoots in but Machida avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brownie ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Machida throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brownie on the side of the head.
Machida fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Machida misses with a hook.
Machida avoids the body shot from Brownie.
Brownie jabs Machida to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Machida misses with a looping right.
Machida takes a swing at Brownie's ribcage but misses.
Brownie misses the shot to the body.
Brownie throws a hook to the side of Machida's head but Machida sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Machida cracks Brownie with an open hand slap.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brownie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machida was well out of range. Poor timing from Brownie.
Brownie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Machida avoids it really well and circles away.
Brownie is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Machida connects with a nice looking jab.
Brownie looks to land a right hand but Machida moved out of range.
Brownie misses with a double jab
and Machida counters with a slapping leg kick.
Machida works Brownie's body with a nice hook.
Brownie wants to clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Machida.
Brownie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Machida throws a big shot that misses.
Machida scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Machida avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Brownie.
Brownie misses with a body shot. #TD#
Brownie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Machida to the mat! Machida manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Machida had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brownie defends it easily.
Brownie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brownie passes Machida's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Machida works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brownie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Brownie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Brownie trying to control the position from guard on top but Machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brownie 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brownie wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving.
Machida managing to control the position.
Brownie trying to control but Machida is working from the bottom.
Brownie wants to pass the guard but Machida is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Seiryu Machida will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Machida takes one to the chin there.
Machida tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brownie was well out of range. Poor timing from Machida.
Brownie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machida.
Brownie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machida moves away.
Machida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Brownie on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brownie misses with a jab to the body
and Machida counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Machida gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brownie.
Machida misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Brownie on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Machida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brownie throws an overhand right that lands on Machida's shoulder, as Machida tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brownie. Machida does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Machida! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida throws out a loose jab but Brownie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brownie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Machida paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brownie misses with a double jab
letting Machida counter with a right hand. #T1#
Brownie misses with a lunging right hand
and Machida counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Machida misses with a low kick.
Brownie throws a jab but it's blocked by Machida.
Brownie on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Brownie takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good leg kick by Machida.
Brownie misses with a looping left.
Machida lands a nice shot that snaps Brownie's head back.
A leg kick checked by Brownie.
Brownie is looking for a counter combo.
Machida takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Brownie scores with a jab. Machida acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Brownie scores with a jab to the head.
Brownie throws a combination that misses
and Machida counters with a thumping low kick.
Machida misses with a hook. Brownie ducked under it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machida connects with a solid leg kick.
Brownie thuds a left hand into Machida's body.
Brownie misses the body punch
and Machida counters with a straight right hand.
Machida has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Machida slips a jab and a cross from Brownie.
Machida only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Machida looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Machida with a nice calf kick.
Machida tries a low kick but Brownie avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brownie. Machida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machida with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brownie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Machida.
Brownie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machida.
Machida lunges at Brownie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brownie's hand.
Machida scores with a leg kick.
Brownie is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Machida takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brownie throws a body shot but no joy.
Machida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brownie.
Machida is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Brownie misses with a right hand
and Machida counters with a nice kick to the body.
Brownie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machida.
Brownie missing with a left hand there. Machida was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Brownie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Machida.
Machida defending well as Brownie loads up on a big left hand.
Brownie cracks Machida with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Brownie stalks Machida and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Machida's face. Machida staggers backwards, shaken.
Brownie slips a jab from Machida.
Brownie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Machida misses with a wild body shot.
Brownie paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brownie checks a low kick from Machida.
Machida avoids a punch combination nicely.
Machida getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheers as Machida lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brownie doesn't seem phased though.
Machida lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brownie throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Machida stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
Brownie throws out a loose jab but Machida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machida pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brownie is out of range and Machida settles back down.
Brownie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brownie throws a shot from downtown. Machida moves away and avoids it.
Brownie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Machida wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brownie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Machida.
Brownie checks the leg kick.
Brownie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Machida.
Machida tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Brownie wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brownie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Machida counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brownie thinking.
Brownie avoids the body shot from Machida.
Machida lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machida ducks under a wild hook from Brownie.
Brownie swings away with a body shot that misses
and Machida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Machida avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Seiryu Machida showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Brownie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Brownie on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Machida fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brownie avoids the body shot from Machida.
Machida misses with a low kick.
Machida sizes up Brownie with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Brownie misses with a hook to the body
and Machida counters with a stiff right hand.
Brownie scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Brownie looks to score with a jab to the body but Machida is just out of range.
Machida scores with a punch to the head.
Seiryu Machida seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A chopping leg kick lands by Machida.
Machida moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brownie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Machida can pounce on him.
Nice body kick from Machida.
Machida throws a leg kick which misses Brownie's front leg but catches the back leg as Brownie tries to avoid it.
Machida throws a lazy uppercut
and Brownie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Machida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Machida throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Brownie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Brownie misses the target.
Brownie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machida.
A slow jab from Brownie misses its intended target.
Brownie throws a right hand that misses
and Machida counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brownie thinking.
Brownie throws a good cross that connects.
Brownie swings away with a body shot that misses
and Machida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice leg kick from Machida, right into the meat of the thigh.
Machida misses with a kick to the body.
Machida staying out of range there.
Brownie lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Machida.
Machida's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brownie connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Machida scrambles back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Brownie.
Seiryu Machida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brownie thuds his right hand into Machida's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brownie tries for a takedown but Machida circles away easily
and Machida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brownie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machida looks to score with a jab to the body but Brownie is just out of range.
Brownie works over Machida's head and body with a nice combination.
Machida dips to his left and cracks Brownie with an uppercut!
Brownie throws a lazy uppercut
and Machida cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brownie ducks under a wild hook from Machida.
Brownie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Machida.
Machida throws a body punch but Brownie moves out of range.
Brownie was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brownie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Machida swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brownie throws a series of punches but Machida moves out of range.
Machida throws a solid leg kick but Brownie takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Machida.
A chopping leg kick lands by Machida.
Brownie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machida manages to avoid it.#T3#
Machida looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Machida with a nice calf kick.
Machida connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brownie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Machida looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Machida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brownie.
Machida sizes up Brownie with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Machida throws a low kick, looking for Brownie's leg but Brownie calmly moves out of range.
Brownie looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Brownie takes one to the chin there.
Seiryu Machida is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A left lands for Machida.
Brownie looks to land a right hand but Machida moved out of range.
Machida dodges the punch combination from Brownie.
Machida scores with a leg kick.
Machida throws a shot from downtown. Brownie moves away and avoids it.
A combination from Brownie does no damage. #T4#
Brownie misses with a lunging right hand
and Machida finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brownie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brownie looks to land a right hand but Machida moved out of range.
Machida lands a jab to Brownie's midsection.
Brownie misses with a double jab.
Machida throws out a counter right but Brownie avoids it with no problem.
Brownie tries to bum rush Machida with a series of wild strikes but Machida uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brownie backing away here, and Machida unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Machida moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shaun Brownie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brownie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machida.
A combination from Brownie does no damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Machida pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brownie is out of range and Machida settles back down.
Brownie misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brownie misses with a two punch combination.
Machida jabs Brownie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Brownie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machida.
Machida lands with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Seiryu Machida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Machida 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seiryu Machida!
After the fight, Seiryu Machida 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: YTC Test 3
Date: May 29, 2022

#R1#
Nice body kick from Yonic.
Yonic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magnier was well out of range. Poor timing from Yonic.
Yonic throws a body kick that misses.
Yonic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magnier throwing a counter right hand but Yonic manages to avoid it.
Magnier seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Yonic misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Magnier closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Yonic pushes Magnier off but Magnier dives into side control.
Yonic is being controlled here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yonic regains half guard.
Yonic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Magnier trying to control the pace.
Magnier tries to pass to full mount but Yonic defends it. #T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Yonic is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magnier is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Magnier tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yonic knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Still in half guard, Magnier seems content to control.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Magnier is thwarting Yonic's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Yonic takes a swing at Magnier's ribcage but misses.
Luca Yonic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yonic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yonic just misses with a punch to the body.
Yonic misses with a body kick.
Magnier swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yonic misses with a hook
and Magnier counters with a straight right hand.
Yonic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD#
Yonic gets caught napping as Magnier dives in and scores a takedown. Yonic manages to retain guard.
Magnier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yonic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magnier sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Magnier's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Magnier postures up.
Magnier controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Magnier seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Yonic for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Yonic throws a head kick that misses
and Magnier counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yonic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Magnier misses with a hook.
Yonic tries a quick counter leg kick but Magnier is wise to it.
Magnier lands with a straight right. Yonic didn't see that one coming.
Yonic swings for the body but Magnier moves out of range. #TD#
Magnier scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Yonic is trying to work for a sweep but Magnier has mounted him!
Magnier sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Magnier prevents Yonic from getting the reversal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roland Magnier dominated that round.
That's time! Magnier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Magnier checks the leg kick.
Yonic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Magnier rather than just go for the knockout.
Yonic lands a head kick!
Yonic ducks under a wild hook from Magnier.
Magnier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yonic can do to turn this around?
Magnier avoids the body shot from Yonic.
Yonic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yonic throws a head kick but Magnier moves out of range.
Magnier misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Magnier misses its intended target.
Magnier slips a jab and a cross from Yonic.
Yonic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Magnier checks a low kick from Yonic.
An attempted straight right counter from Magnier misses the target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yonic blocks a jab.#TD#
Magnier scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magnier tries to move to full mount but Yonic actually manages to regain half guard.
Yonic tries to get to full guard but Magnier has control of the leg.
Magnier content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Yonic is looking to improve his position.
Yonic tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Magnier has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Yonic is looking to improve his position but Magnier isn't that keen on the idea.
Roland Magnier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Magnier content just to control the position here.
Yonic is just holding on here. Magnier manages to take his back.
Magnier really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Yonic.#T3#
Magnier has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Yonic is trying to stand back up. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Magnier has good solid back control here.
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 Roland Magnier will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Magnier throws a looping overhand right but Yonic ducks down to avoid it.
Yonic connects with a body shot.
Yonic misses with a leg kick
and Magnier counters with a nice uppercut.
Yonic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Magnier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yonic moves away.
Yonic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magnier.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magnier. Yonic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yonic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yonic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yonic 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. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Yonic enables Magnier to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Yonic manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Yonic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yonic wants to sweep here but Magnier controlling him for the moment.
Magnier's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Magnier passes Yonic's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Yonic throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Magnier is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Magnier tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yonic knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Yonic takes a swing at Magnier's ribcage but misses.
Magnier misses with an uppercut. Yonic saw that one coming.
Yonic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Yonic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magnier throws an overhand right that lands on Yonic's shoulder, as Yonic tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Yonic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yonic looks for the body kick but Magnier saw that one coming.
Magnier throws a good cross that connects.
Yonic connects with a nice looking jab. #T2#
Magnier looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Luca Yonic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yonic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magnier moves away.
Magnier misses with a hook. Yonic ducked under it nicely.
A shot to the body from Yonic misses
and Magnier counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yonic thinking.
Yonic lands a nice shot to the body.
Magnier tests Yonic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yonic misses with a lunging right hand
and Magnier counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yonic thinking.
A head kick from Yonic lands but Magnier takes it in his stride.
Yonic ducks right into an uppercut from Magnier.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Yonic.
Yonic throws a leg kick but Magnier checks it.
Yonic misses with a kick to the body.
Yonic lands the left hand.#TD#
Magnier shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Magnier showed some decent athleticism there.
Well, if Magnier is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T3#
Luca Yonic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magnier wants to pass the guard but Yonic is defending well. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Magnier is thwarting Yonic's attempts to control the position.
Magnier wants to pass the guard but Yonic is defending well.
Yonic wants to improve his position but Magnier is controlling well. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Roland Magnier.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Magnier, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roland Magnier!

Event: YTC Test 3
Date: May 29, 2022

#R1#
Fang throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Yonic gets caught napping as Fang dives in and scores a takedown. Yonic manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fang trying to control but Yonic is working from the bottom.
Fang being controlled here momentarily.
Fang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yonic has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fang looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Yonic wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Fang not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Fang moves away from the strike by Yonic. #TD#
Fang closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Yonic quickly recovers to half guard.
Yonic is holding on to half guard well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fang in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Fang seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Yonic for as long as he can get away with.
Yonic is not content to let Fang control the position.
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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Fang prevents Yonic from standing back up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Yonic throws a head kick but Fang moves out of range.
Aaron Yonic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yonic throws a head kick but Fang moves out of range.
Yonic has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Fang avoids the body shot from Yonic.
Yonic throws a big shot that misses.
Yonic slips under a jab.
Yonic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yonic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yonic missing with a left hand there. Fang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yonic misses with a wild body shot.
Yonic looks to score with a jab to the body but Fang is just out of range.
Yonic swings for the body but Fang moves out of range.
Yonic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD#
Fang closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fang lands in his opponent's guard.
Fang wants to pass the guard but Yonic is keeping the position.#T4#
Yonic wants to sweep but no luck.
Fang trying to control the position from guard on top but Yonic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yonic keeping full guard, as Fang tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yonic seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Xue Fang.
I think Fang has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 10:9
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 10:9
Judge William Peck scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xue Fang!

Event: YTC Test 3
Date: May 29, 2022

#R1#
Yonic misses with a head kick.
Zhenya is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yonic.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yonic. Zhenya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yonic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Zhenya.
Yonic takes a swing at Zhenya's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Zhenya scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zhenya controlling the action here.
Zhenya has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yonic is trying to escape the mount. #T1#
Yonic is working hard here to advance position.
Yonic is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zhenya controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Zhenya has control of Yonic's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Yonic regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Yonic is trying to escape the mount.
Zhenya has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Fight Factory. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#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.
Zhenya content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Zhenya looking for a guillotine from mount but Yonic is having none of it.
Zhenya looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Yonic is desperately trying to improve his position but Zhenya has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Zhenya tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
It looks like Zhenya 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Tao Zhenya comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zhenya 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 9:10
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 9:10
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tao Zhenya!

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