Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: C409: Chai vs Santos
Date: Apr 13, 2025

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Izanagi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Predator X throws a right and a left that Izanagi avoids nicely.
Izanagi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Izanagi swings widly with a right hand
and Izanagi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A leg kick checked by Predator X.
A slow jab from Izanagi misses its intended target.
Izanagi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Izanagi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Izanagi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Predator X misses with a wild combination.
That kick from Predator X tenderised Izanagi's leg. Izanagi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Predator X lands a jab-cross combination.
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!
Izanagi throws an overhand right that lands on Predator X's shoulder, as Predator X tries to avoid the shot.
Izanagi pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Izanagi.
Izanagi throws a jab when Predator X was well out of range.
Predator X swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Predator X.
The Jurassic Predator X seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Predator X moves out of range of the strikes.
Izanagi throws a low kick but Predator X avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Predator X misses the target.
Izanagi throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Predator X counters with a series of strikes. Izanagi will be more careful next time no doubt.
A jab from Predator X finds it's way through Izanagi's defenses.
Izanagi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Izanagi throws a body shot but no joy.
Predator X lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#KD#
Predator X throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Izanagi tumbling to the canvas!#ROC#Izanagi is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Izanagi managing to control the position.
Izanagi is still in real trouble! Can Predator X finish him?
Predator X might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Izanagi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Predator X throws a big right hand that misses.
Izanagi seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Izanagi controls Predator X momentarily but Predator X frees himself.
Izanagi has momentary wrist control but Predator X slips an elbow through the middle.
Predator X postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Predator X missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Izanagi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Predator X's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Predator X's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Izanagi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Predator X postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Predator X throwing strikes from guard but Izanagi blocks nicely.
Izanagi wants to sweep here but Predator X controlling him for the moment.
Izanagi controls Predator X momentarily but Predator X frees himself.
Predator X is working Izanagi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Predator X scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Izanagi trying to keep a closed guard but Predator X is proving a slippery customer.
Predator X looking to pass the guard.
Izanagi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Predator X in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Predator X distracts Izanagi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Predator X keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Izanagi's head.
Predator X landing some decent shots from guard.
Izanagi has momentary wrist control but Predator X slips an elbow through the middle.
Predator X is fighting to break Izanagi's control of his arms but Izanagi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Predator X is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Predator X postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Izanagi is controlling Predator X's posture.
Predator X makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Predator X postures up in Izanagi's guard and throws a big left but Izanagi blocks it.
Predator X is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Predator X lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Predator X distracts Izanagi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Predator X postures up in Izanagi's guard and throws a big left but Izanagi blocks it.
Izanagi pulls Predator X in to control the position.
Predator X with a nice head shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Predator X stands up over Izanagi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Izanagi has his hands on Predator X's head, controlling the position.
Izanagi wants to sweep here but Predator X controlling him for the moment.
Predator X content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Izanagi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Predator X's guard. #REVB#
Izanagi trying to control but Predator X is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

The Jurassic Predator X dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Predator X and Izanagi goes tumbling to the canvas! Predator X follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Izanagi wants to improve his position but Predator X is controlling well.
Predator X scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Izanagi wants to control but Predator X is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Predator X drops an elbow to the side of Izanagi's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Predator X missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Predator X seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Predator X is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Izanagi is hurt! He's hurt bad - Predator X fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Izanagi from any more punishment! Congratulations to Predator X! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Jurassic Predator X!
A very excited looking The Jurassic Predator X made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: S63: Ngozi vs. Kurosaki
Date: Apr 12, 2025

#R1#
A big left from Dimms misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dimms. Smif does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dimms waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smif.
Smif connects with the punch.
Smif avoids the head kick by Dimms.
Dimms throws a jab but it's blocked by Smif.
Smif appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dimms is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Dimms misses the target.
Smif appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dimms misses with a hook. Smif ducked under it nicely.
Dimms jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Dimms misses the body punch
enabling Smif to counter with a crisp jab.
Dimms throws a sloppy head kick and Smif moves out of range easily.
A quick step to the side and Smif tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dimms throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smif sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Smif on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smif blocks a head kick by Dimms.
Smif bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smif swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jab from Dimms.
Dimms blocks the body kick.
Smif moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDimms.
Dimms throws a lazy head kick
and Smif counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dimms's knee momentarily.
Dimms avoids the body shot from Smif.
Dimms scores with a three punch combo! #T2##CL2#
Dimms closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Dimms prevents Smif from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Smif's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smif misses the jab.
Smif uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dimms.
Smif half committed to a counter leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smif blocks a head kick by Dimms.
Dimms throws the kick towards the body but Smif avoids it.
Dimms swings widly with a right hand
and Smif counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smif avoids the head kick by Dimms.
Smif loads up on a big right hand but Dimms slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Schmedgar Dimms dominated that 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.#R2#
Smif lands with a hook. Dimms tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smif. That's going to slow Dimms down.
We've been told by Smif's head coaches at Ruttos gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dimms tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dimms throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smif lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Smif jabs Dimms right on the nose. Dimms blinks but takes it well.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smif.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smif throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dimms sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dimms misses with a straight right.
Smif appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jumba Smif is winning the standup battle so far.
Dimms misses with a jab to the body
and Smif counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
Dimms tries to bum rush Smif with a series of wild strikes but Smif uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smif half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dimms checks the leg kick.
Dimms misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dimms throws a lazy uppercut
and Smif counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dimms takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dimms 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.
Dimms throws out a loose jab but Smif uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Smif misses the target.
Dimms throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smif sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smif is looking to counter with head kicks.
Smif connects with a leg kick.
Dimms lands with a nice body punch.
Dimms misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Dimms keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dimms misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smif.
Smif throwing a counter right hand but Dimms manages to avoid it.
Jumba Smif is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dimms tries to clinch but Smif moves out of range.
Dimms fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dimms looks to land a right hand but Smif moved out of range.
A head kick by Dimms misses
and Smif counters with a body kick.
Dimms throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smif blocks a head kick by Dimms.
An attempted straight right counter from Smif misses the target.
A jab from Smif does it's job there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jumba Smif dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Dimms darts in and clinches Smif up against the ropes.#BC#
Smif pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dimms checks a leg kick.
Dimms throws a lazy right hand but Smif sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dimms lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A big right from Dimms misses.
The crowd cheers as Smif lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dimms doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smif moves out of range of the strikes.
Dimms bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smif's head.
Smif blocks a head kick by Dimms.
Dimms rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smif counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Smif dodges the punch combination from Dimms.
Dimms swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smif counters with a nice leg kick.
Smif slips a straight right by Dimms.
Smif was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smif, as that shot connected.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smif darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dimms throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dimms pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dimms slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
Smif lands a nice shot that snaps Dimms's head back.
Smif misses with a left hand
and Dimms counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Smif.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dimms. Smif does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dimms throws a body punch but Smif moves out of range.
Dimms on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dimms dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dimms throws a looping overhand right but Smif ducks down to avoid it.
Smif throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Schmedgar Dimms.
Well Dimms 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 Marco Blurstr�m scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnem�ki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: S63: Ngozi vs. Kurosaki
Date: Apr 12, 2025

#R1#
De Lagardere connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
De Lagardere misses with a straight right.
Nice shot lands for De Lagardere.
De Lagardere throws a looping overhand right but Molly ducks down to avoid it.
De Lagardere misses with a hook #CL2#
and Molly holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Molly tries a body shot but De Lagardere blocks it.
De Lagardere throws an elbow that misses.
De Lagardere blocking some punches.
Molly digs a right hand underneath De Lagardere's ribcage. De Lagardere let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molly lands a right hand that snaps the head of De Lagardere backwards.
Molly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Our sources have told us that De Lagardere has been working on his elbows in the gym.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Molly.
De Lagardere blocks an uppercut.
Molly misses with some punches. #T1#
Molly misses with a punch on the inside.
De Lagardere utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Molly throws a punch but it's blocked by De Lagardere.
Molly throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Molly. #CUT2#It looks like Henri De Lagardere has been cut.
De Lagardere is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A nice glancing elbow lands by De Lagardere. #CUT#It looks like Hog Molly has been cut.
Molly lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Molly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Molly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Molly fails to land.
Molly throws a head punch that misses.
Molly tries to work over De Lagardere's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Molly creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
De Lagardere blocks an uppercut.
Molly misses with a punch on the inside.
De Lagardere is trying to break the clinch but Molly is controlling him.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Molly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Lagardere blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Molly throws a punch but it's blocked by De Lagardere.
Molly swings wildly with an uppercut but De Lagardere uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Molly misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Molly fails to land.
Molly lands with a right to the head.
De Lagardere blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Molly has a couple of punches blocked by De Lagardere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hog Molly dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
De Lagardere looks to land a left hand but Molly moved out of range nicely.
Molly's hands are dropping dangerously low here and De Lagardere connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Molly scrambles back to his feet.
De Lagardere connects with a body shot.
Molly defending well as De Lagardere loads up on a big left hand.
Henri De Lagardere seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Lagardere feints a jab promting Molly to slip. De Lagardere then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Molly slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
De Lagardere connects with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Lagardere misses with a jab, cross combination.
Molly wants to counter with a clinch but De Lagardere pushes him away.
De Lagardere connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
De Lagardere throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Molly.
Molly is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
De Lagardere throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Molly tries to counter with a clinch but De Lagardere shakes him off and moves away.
De Lagardere looks to land a right hand but Molly moved out of range.
Molly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Molly slips under a jab from De Lagardere.
Molly avoids the body shot from De Lagardere.
Molly throws out a counter right but De Lagardere avoids it with no problem.
A shot to the liver by De Lagardere. Beautiful body shot.
De Lagardere swings for the body but Molly moves out of range.
De Lagardere misses with a straight right. #T2#
Molly moves out of range as De Lagardere strikes.
De Lagardere sets himself, and Molly steps forward looking for the clinch! De Lagardere avoids it this time.
De Lagardere lands with a right hand.
De Lagardere misses with an uppercut.
Molly wants to counter with a clinch but De Lagardere pushes him away.
De Lagardere throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Molly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as De Lagardere lands an impressive looking overhand right. Molly doesn't seem phased though.
Molly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Lagardere throws out the jab.
Henri De Lagardere is winning the standup battle so far.
De Lagardere throws a jab when Molly was well out of range.
Molly ducks under a wild hook from De Lagardere.
Molly is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
De Lagardere just misses with a punch to the body.
Molly wants to counter with a clinch but De Lagardere pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henri De Lagardere dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
De Lagardere misses with a looping right.
De Lagardere throws an overhand right that lands on Molly's shoulder, as Molly tries to avoid the shot.
De Lagardere throws a right and a left that Molly avoids nicely.
De Lagardere throws a jab when Molly was well out of range.
Molly staying out of range there.
Molly steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from De Lagardere.
De Lagardere looks to throw the jab but Molly is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Molly on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Molly.
Molly steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from De Lagardere.
De Lagardere lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Molly moves away from the strike by De Lagardere. #T1#
Molly slips a jab from De Lagardere.
De Lagardere waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Molly.
Molly tries to counter with a clinch but De Lagardere shakes him off and moves away.
De Lagardere fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Molly manages to avoid it.
Molly wants to counter the offense by De Lagardere and move into the clinch position.
De Lagardere throws a leg kick but Molly moved away.
De Lagardere lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
De Lagardere swings for the body but Molly moves out of range.
Molly tries to counter by closing the distance.
The fighters circling - De Lagardere throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Molly appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
De Lagardere is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Molly.
Molly steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from De Lagardere.
De Lagardere throws a jab when Molly was well out of range.
Molly tries to counter with a clinch but De Lagardere shakes him off and moves away.#T2#
De Lagardere just misses with a punch to the body.
De Lagardere scores with a three punch combo!
De Lagardere misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Molly.
De Lagardere misses with a looping left.
De Lagardere works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
De Lagardere throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Molly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Lagardere throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Molly counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Molly.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Molly lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Molly swings wildly with an uppercut but De Lagardere uses good head movement to avoid it.
Molly lands a shoulder strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henri De Lagardere showed his dominance in that final round.
I think De Lagardere 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:27
Judge Marco Blurstr�m scores the fight 29:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henri De Lagardere!

Event: S62: Durand vs. Vij III
Date: Apr 05, 2025

#R1#
Elizondo throws an overhand right that lands on Chai's shoulder, as Chai tries to avoid the shot.
Elizondo cracks a nice hook into Chai's ribs.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Chai crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Elizondo - the referee stops the clock and Chai gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Elizondo. Chai manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Elizondo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Elizondo slips under a jab.
Elizondo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chai.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chai. Elizondo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Elizondo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Chai if he has to take too many more of those.
Chai throws a hook but Elizondo avoids it easily.
Elizondo cracks Chai with a right hand to the side of the head.
Elizondo throws a low kick but Chai moves out of range easily.
Elizondo backing away here, and Chai unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Elizondo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Elizondo lands with a nice combination. Chai backs away looking to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elizondo throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chai swings away with a body shot that misses
and Elizondo counters with a straight right hand.
Chai wants to slow Elizondo down by chopping away at his legs.
Chai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Chai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from Elizondo tenderised Chai's leg. Chai is trying to keep his angry face on.
Elizondo scores with a nice right hand.
Chai slips a jab and a cross from Elizondo.
Chai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chai throws a jab but it's blocked by Elizondo.
Elizondo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Elizondo. Chai does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Chai pushes Elizondo up against the ropes in a clinch.
Chai tries a knee to the head but Elizondo blocks it.
Chai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Elizondo tries to land a knee to the head but Chai blocks with his arms.
Chai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elizondo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Chai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Our sources have told us that Elizondo has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Chai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Elizondo blocks it with crossed arms. #T2#
Elizondo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Chai lands a right hand.
Chai prevents a body shot from Elizondo.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chai.
Chai has Elizondo pressed against the ropes, preventing Elizondo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Elizondo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Chai.
Elizondo working hard to break the clinch.
Elizondo missing with knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chai pushes Elizondo back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Chai crunches a lovely knee into Elizondo's ribcage.
Chai lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short body shot lands from Chai as the two fighters clinch.
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 Gaizka Elizondo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Elizondo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#KD2#
Elizondo ducks into a a hook from Chai and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!
Chai throws a body punch but Elizondo moves out of range.
Elizondo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chai weaves into range and cracks Elizondo right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Elizondo goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Chai is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dam Khao Chai!
Dam Khao Chai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Gaizka Elizondo stepped up to the mic, saying 'gonna take some time off '.

Event: Just some fights 18
Date: Mar 15, 2025

#R1#
Big Foot's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Taurus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Big Foot scrambles back to his feet.
Big Foot throws a poor cross that misses
and Taurus counters with a left and a right that stings Big Foot. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Big Foot.
Taurus gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB#
Big Foot has isolated one of Taurus's arms. Taurus looking to fight him off but Big Foot twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Unicorn Big Foot!
Unicorn Big Foot decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: S58: Chung vs. Molly II
Date: Mar 08, 2025

#R1#
De Lagardere jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mudo lands the left hand.
We've been informed that Mudo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mudo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Lagardere.
De Lagardere throws an overhand right that lands on Mudo's shoulder, as Mudo tries to avoid the shot.
Mudo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Lagardere goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
De Lagardere throws a shot from downtown. Mudo moves away and avoids it.
De Lagardere swings for the body but Mudo moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mudo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mudo there as he acknowledges the shot.
De Lagardere throws a sloppy body shot
and Mudo counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Mudo slips a straight right by De Lagardere.
De Lagardere avoids the head kick by Mudo.
De Lagardere appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Mudo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Good standup being displayed there by Mudo as he connects with a hook.
A head kick by Mudo misses
enabling De Lagardere to counter with a crisp jab.
De Lagardere misses with a hook
and Mudo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Lagardere fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mudo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Henri De Lagardere seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Mudo misses.
Mudo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mudo slips a jab and a cross from De Lagardere.
De Lagardere connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mudo. Mudo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mudo moves out of range of the strikes.
Mudo raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
De Lagardere throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
De Lagardere throws a looping overhand right but Mudo ducks down to avoid it.
Mudo throws a head kick but De Lagardere moves out of range.
De Lagardere throws a shot from downtown. Mudo moves away and avoids it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters circling - Mudo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mudo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mudo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
De Lagardere steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mudo.
Mudo throws a head kick that misses.
Mudo throws a sloppy head kick
and De Lagardere connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mudo blocks a jab.
De Lagardere scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henri De Lagardere dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Mudo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from De Lagardere.
De Lagardere goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
De Lagardere throws a body shot but no joy.
De Lagardere is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mudo can do to turn this around?
De Lagardere throws a lazy uppercut
and Mudo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Lagardere misses with a left hand
and Mudo counters with a straight right hand.
Henri De Lagardere is winning the standup battle so far.
De Lagardere slips a jab from Mudo.
De Lagardere throwing a counter right hand but Mudo manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Lagardere. Mudo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mudo looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Mudo blocks a jab.
De Lagardere lands with a good body shot.
Mudo slips under a jab.
Mudo looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Mudo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mudo moves out of range of the strikes.
De Lagardere has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from De Lagardere there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mudo blocks a jab.
Mudo raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Mudo slips under a jab from De Lagardere.
Mudo misses with a head kick.
De Lagardere throws the left hand but Mudo avoids the punch easily.
De Lagardere just misses with a punch to the body.
Mudo takes one to the chin there.
Mudo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
De Lagardere's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mudo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! De Lagardere scrambles back to his feet.
Mudo thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
De Lagardere misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mudo! But no joy.
De Lagardere swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mudo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
De Lagardere takes one to the chin there.
Mudo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Lagardere throws the left hand but Mudo avoids the punch easily.
De Lagardere swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Lagardere displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mudo throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from De Lagardere on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
De Lagardere throws a right and a left that both miss.
De Lagardere stuns Mudo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
De Lagardere loads up on a big right hand but Mudo slips the punch.
Mudo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henri De Lagardere dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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#
Mudo throws a head kick that misses.
Toa Mudo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mudo 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.
De Lagardere pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mudo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mudo ducks right into an uppercut from De Lagardere.
De Lagardere misses the body punch
and Mudo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mudo avoids a punch combination nicely.
De Lagardere throws a hook to the side of Mudo's head but Mudo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mudo is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
De Lagardere works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Lagardere throws a body shot but no joy.
A lazy left from Mudo finds it's target.
Mudo misses with an uppercut.
De Lagardere avoids the head kick by Mudo.
Henri De Lagardere is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T1#
Mudo slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mudo! But no joy.
Mudo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
De Lagardere throws a jab when Mudo was well out of range.
Mudo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mudo slips under a jab from De Lagardere.
De Lagardere swings widly with a right hand
and Mudo counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Henri De Lagardere has been cut.
De Lagardere keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
De Lagardere connects with a solid leg kick.
Mudo blocks a jab.
A jab from Mudo misses. #T2#
De Lagardere looks to land a left hand but Mudo moved out of range nicely.
De Lagardere just misses with a punch to the body.
De Lagardere scores with a hook.
Mudo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Lagardere drops his guard momentarily, allowing Mudo to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes De Lagardere! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Mudo takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Toa Mudo!
Toa Mudo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: S57: Turnik vs. Clack II
Date: Mar 01, 2025

#R1#
Armando tests Dimms's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Armando tests Dimms's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dimms chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Armando can pounce on him.
Armando scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#It looks like Schmedgar Dimms has been cut.
Armando has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Armando there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dimms throws the kick towards the body but Armando avoids it.
Dimms throws a looping overhand right but Armando ducks down to avoid it.
Armando misses with a low kick.
Dimms changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Armando 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.
Armando lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Armando lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dimms at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Dimms closes the distance and pushes Armando back into the cage.
Armando scores with a shot to the side of Dimms's head.
Armando scores with a hook to the body.
I was talking to Dimms's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1#
Armando tries to throw a body punch but Dimms avoids it by throwing Armando back against the cage.
Armando lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Armando throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dimmss head.
Armando softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Armando throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dimmss head.
Armando swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Dimms pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Armando lands a glancing blow to the side of Dimms's head.
Dimms's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Armando connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dimms scrambles back to his feet.
Armando blocks a head kick by Dimms.
A head kick by Armando misses
and Dimms connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Armando has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Armando lands a lovely overhand right.
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!#KD2#
Armando scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Dimms beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.#ROC2#Dimms is rocked!
A big left from Dimms misses. #T2#
Armando throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Dimms gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dimms working hard to break the clinch.
Armando misses with a hook to the ribs.
Armando struggles to land a body shot inside as Dimms controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Armando.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Armando.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Armando.
A short right from Armando on the inside.
Armando can't find room to land a body shot as Dimms controls the action.
Dimms blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Armando throws a head punch that misses.
Armando scores with a hook to the body.
Armando lands with a right to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Having scored a knockdown, Diego Armando should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
The cut man is working on Schmedgar Dimms's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dimms takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Armando throws a shot to the body.
Armando misses with a body shot.
Armando tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dimms was well out of range. Poor timing from Armando.
Armando has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Armando blocks a head kick by Dimms.
Dimms throws a head kick that misses
and Armando cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Armando ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Armando with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Armando thuds his right hand into Dimms's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Armando misses with a hook.
Dimms scores with a shot to the body.
Armando swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dimms misses with a hook. Armando ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Armando on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dimms looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T1#
Dimms uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Armando.
Dimms keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Armando scores with a hook.
Dimms throws a wild body kick that Armando sees coming a mile off.
A nice side step and Armando releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dimms throws a head kick but Armando moves out of range.
Dimms throws a body punch but Armando moves out of range.
A slow jab from Armando misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Armando. Dimms does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dimms throws a body punch but Armando moves out of range.
Diego Armando seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Armando lands with a hook. Dimms tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Armando uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dimms.
Dimms moves out of range of the body kick.
Armando connects with the punch.
Diego Armando seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Dimms rushes Armando and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Armando working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Armando.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Armando lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dimms.
Dimms has had enough of the clinch but Armando keeps him there for the moment.
Dimms wants to break free but Armando has control.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Armando creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Armando prevents Dimms from breaking the clinch.
Dimms is trying to break the clinch but Armando is controlling him.#BC#
Dimms pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#KD2#
Armando throws out a head kick that Dimms doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Dimms crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Dimms's eyes and has decided to let it go on!
Dimms wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Armando! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Armando takes that one, thanks to the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Schmedgar Dimms's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Armando misses with a body kick.
Diego Armando is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Some bone on bone action there as Dimms checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Armando scores with a jab. Dimms acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dimms lands a really nice looking cross but Armando seems unphased.
Dimms looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dimms moves out of range of the strikes.
Armando throws a jab when Dimms was well out of range.
Armando lands a really nice looking cross but Dimms seems unphased.
Dimms walks into a jab.
Dimms throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimms misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Armando.
Armando misses with an uppercut
enabling Dimms to counter with a crisp jab.
Armando lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dimms tries to close the distance and clinch up but Armando swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Armando throws out a loose jab but Dimms uses good head movement to avoid it.
Armando connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Armando cracks Dimms with a right hand to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Armando.
Armando getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dimms takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Armando fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab from Armando misses.
Armando lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dimms throws the left hand but Armando avoids the punch easily.
Dimms slips a jab from Armando.
Dimms ducks right into an uppercut from Armando.
Dimms takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dimms throws a body punch but Armando moves out of range. #T2#
Armando sizes up Dimms with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Armando lands with an overhand left.
Armando goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Armando throws a quick inside leg kick.
Armando scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dimms moves out of range of the body kick from Armando.
Nice shot by Armando.
Armando wants to slow Dimms down by chopping away at his legs.
A left lands for Armando.
Armando circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dimms on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dimms takes one to the side of the head.
Schmedgar Dimms has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good shot there by Armando.
Armando fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dimms.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Armando comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Armando 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 25:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 25:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Armando!
A relieved looking Diego Armando 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: C395: Jiang vs Traumen III
Date: Feb 23, 2025

#R1#
Izanagi looks to land a left hand but Thibodeaux moved out of range nicely.
Thibodeaux comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Izanagi.
A counter left hand to the body from Thibodeaux misses its target.
Thibodeaux lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thibodeaux bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Izanagi's head backwards.
Thibodeaux lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Izanagi at a distance.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses.
Thibodeaux lands a jab to Izanagi's midsection.
Izanagi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
Izanagi tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Thibodeaux wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thibodeaux throws a series of strikes that have Izanagi backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux just misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux lands a slapping body shot.
Thibodeaux moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Thibodeaux digs a good hook to Izanagi's body.
Thibodeaux scores with a sloppy right hand. Izanagi should have avoided that one.
Izanagi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thibodeaux.
Izanagi looks to land a left hand but Thibodeaux moved out of range nicely.
Izanagi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've been told by Thibodeaux's head coaches at Ludus Magnus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A head kick by Izanagi misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a left and a right that stings Izanagi.
Thibodeaux misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thibodeaux falls off balance throwing a combination
and Izanagi counters with a straight right hand.
Izanagi throws the left hand but Thibodeaux avoids the punch easily.
Thibodeaux lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Izanagi at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left lands for Thibodeaux.
Izanagi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Donk. Izanagi catches Thibodeaux right on the button with a cross.
A left lands for Thibodeaux.#T2#
Thibodeaux lands a slapping body shot.
Izanagi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thibodeaux bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A head kick from Thibodeaux lands but Izanagi takes it in his stride.
Thibodeaux misses the shot to the body.
Thibodeaux fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thibodeaux feints and then cracks Izanagi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Izanagi down.
Thibodeaux fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Izanagi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thibodeaux. Izanagi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thibodeaux is looking to wear down Izanagi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Thibodeaux connects with the punch.
Thibodeaux keeps the fight on the outside.
Thibodeaux keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thibodeaux jabs Izanagi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
August Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Nice cross by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Izanagi is just out of range.
Izanagi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good standup being displayed there by Thibodeaux as he connects with a hook.
Izanagi misses with a hook. Thibodeaux ducked under it nicely.
Thibodeaux lands a jab.
Izanagi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thibodeaux tests Izanagi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thibodeaux jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Izanagi misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Thibodeaux counters with a crisp one two that drops Izanagi! Thibodeaux thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Izanagi to his feet! Izanagi is in big trouble!#ROC#Izanagi is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Izanagi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Izanagi lands a jab.#T4#
Thibodeaux throws a nice inside leg kick.
Izanagi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Thibodeaux misses the target.
Thibodeaux stuns Izanagi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thibodeaux fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thibodeaux scores with a one two! Izanagi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab to the head.
Izanagi misses with a looping right.
Thibodeaux lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Izanagi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thibodeaux.
Izanagi feints a counter leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Izanagi misses with a hook
and Thibodeaux counters with a stiff right hand.
Izanagi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Izanagi is still on wobbly legs! Can Thibodeaux finish him?
Izanagi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

August Thibodeaux dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Thibodeaux with a hook.
Izanagi seems to have recovered his senses.
Thibodeaux paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Izanagi avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Izanagi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thibodeaux.
Izanagi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thibodeaux is able to avoid easily.
Thibodeaux blocks a leg kick.
Thibodeaux gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Izanagi.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Izanagi's ribcage but misses.
Izanagi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izanagi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thibodeaux swats away the attempt to clinch by Izanagi.
That kick from Thibodeaux tenderised Izanagi's leg. Izanagi is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Izanagi.
Izanagi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Izanagi misses with a hook
and Thibodeaux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thibodeaux lands a lovely overhand right.
Thibodeaux connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
August Thibodeaux is winning the standup battle so far.
Izanagi connects with a right hand. Thibodeaux shakes it off.
Izanagi just misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thibodeaux moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Izanagi misses with a body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thibodeaux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Izanagi throws out the jab.
Thibodeaux is looking to slow Izanagi down with leg kicks.
Izanagi throws a combination that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Thibodeaux connects with a nice looking jab.
Izanagi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thibodeaux avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thibodeaux was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thibodeaux comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Thibodeaux there.
Thibodeaux lands a nice looking body shot.
Izanagi slips a jab and a cross from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Izanagi.
Thibodeaux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Izanagi can do to turn this around?
Thibodeaux stalks Izanagi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Izanagi's face. Izanagi staggers backwards, shaken.
Izanagi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux lands a jab.#ROC#Izanagi is rocked!#CL2#
Izanagi rushes Thibodeaux and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Thibodeaux lands with a left to the head.
Thibodeaux holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Izanagi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Izanagi missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Thibodeaux's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thibodeaux with a nice calf kick.
Izanagi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Izanagi.
It looked like Thibodeaux was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thibodeaux darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thibodeaux lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Thibodeaux throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice combination there by Izanagi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Izanagi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thibodeaux.#T4#
Izanagi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thibodeaux turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thibodeaux moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thibodeaux lands with a cross.
Izanagi throws a right hand that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice leg kick.
Izanagi tries to clinch
and Thibodeaux counters with a left and a right that stings Izanagi.
Izanagi is still on wobbly legs! Can Thibodeaux finish him?
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Izanagi. #KD#
Thibodeaux drops Izanagi with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Izanagi looks back up at him and smiles so Thibodeaux waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Thibodeaux cracks a nice hook into Izanagi's ribs.
Izanagi is breathing heavily.
Thibodeaux fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Izanagi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Izanagi.
Thibodeaux rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Izanagi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice side step and Izanagi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Thibodeaux fails to land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

August Thibodeaux 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Thibodeaux throws a leg kick which misses Izanagi's front leg but catches the back leg as Izanagi tries to avoid it.
Izanagi seems to have recovered his senses.
Thibodeaux takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Izanagi swings widly with a right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux with the inside leg kick.
Thibodeaux listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux blocks a head kick by Izanagi.
A shot to the liver by Thibodeaux. Beautiful body shot.
A shot to the liver by Thibodeaux. Beautiful body shot.
Izanagi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thibodeaux pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Izanagi back to the cage. Thibodeaux follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice inside leg kick there by Thibodeaux. That's going to slow Izanagi down.
Thibodeaux throws a nice inside leg kick.
A head kick by Izanagi misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a leg kick.
Izanagi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Izanagi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thibodeaux. Thibodeaux obviously looking to wear him down.
Izanagi looks to land a right hand but Thibodeaux moved out of range.
Izanagi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Izanagi throws the left hand but Thibodeaux avoids the punch easily.
Thibodeaux appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Thibodeaux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Izanagi manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thibodeaux avoids the body shot from Izanagi.
Izanagi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thibodeaux circles away from the clinch attempt
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice uppercut.
Izanagi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Izanagi throws a head kick but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Sora Izanagi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Izanagi moves forwards but Thibodeaux connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Izanagi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice jab there from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a nice inside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Thibodeaux blocks the leg kick.
Thibodeaux works Izanagi's body with a nice hook.
Thibodeaux throws a nice outside leg kick.
Izanagi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands a jab.
Thibodeaux scores with a body shot.
Thibodeaux throws a good cross that connects.
Izanagi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
Thibodeaux avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thibodeaux lands a jab to the head.
Thibodeaux tests Izanagi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Izanagi is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Thibodeaux just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Izanagi has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). August Thibodeaux!

Event: Just some fights 12
Date: Feb 02, 2025

#R1#
Herrera misses with a wild combination. #CL#
Herrera instigates a clinch. #BC#
Herrera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Herrera has managed to clinch.
Taurus is trying to stall.
Herrera throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Taurus blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herrera stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Taurus trying to stall but Herrera improves his position. #T1##TD#
Herrera drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Herrera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Taurus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Herrera is tightening it up a little... Taurus has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Taurus reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Taurus taps out! Nice BJJ there by Herrera!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Paul Herrera!
During a confident post fight interview, Paul Herrera thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: STRIKE! 55
Date: Feb 01, 2025

#R1#
Kurosaki connects with an inside leg kick.
Elizondo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kurosaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Elizondo.
Elizondo sizes up Kurosaki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kurosaki with a jab.
Elizondo tries a head kick but it misses.
Elizondo tests Kurosaki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Elizondo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Elizondo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Elizondo moves out of range of the strikes.
Kurosaki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kurosaki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Elizondo's sensitive parts.
Elizondo thumps Kurosaki with a low kick.
Elizondo 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Kurosaki misses the target.
Kurosaki lands a head shot.
Elizondo lands with an uppercut that bounces Kurosaki off the cage and back into range.
Kurosaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Elizondo.
Elizondo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kurosaki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Elizondo.
Elizondo walks into a stiff left hand from Kurosaki.#T1#
Kurosaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Elizondo.
Kurosaki moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromElizondo.
Elizondo jabs at Kurosaki's body.
Kurosaki throws out a powerful jab.
Decent striking displayed by Elizondo there.
Elizondo throws a nice outside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Elizondo.
Elizondo just misses with a punch to the body.
Kurosaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kurosaki bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Elizondo's head backwards.
Elizondo throws a hook but Kurosaki blocks it.
Kurosaki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kurosaki scores with a head kick. Elizondo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nice shot lands for Elizondo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elizondo moves out of range as Kurosaki strikes.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kurosaki.
Elizondo looks to score with a jab to the body but Kurosaki is just out of range.
Elizondo ducks under a wild hook from Kurosaki.
Elizondo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Elizondo throws a body punch but Kurosaki moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Elizondo.
Elizondo throws the left hand but Kurosaki avoids the punch easily.
Kurosaki misses with a body kick.
Kurosaki throws a shot from downtown. Elizondo moves away and avoids it.
A low kick from Elizondo is predictable there
and Kurosaki counters with a nice uppercut.
Elizondo throws a head kick but Kurosaki moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Kurosaki misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kurosaki. Elizondo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Kurosaki misses its intended target.
Elizondo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kurosaki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kurosaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Kurosaki misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Elizondo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kurosaki eats them both and turns towards Elizondo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A swing and a miss from Kurosaki.
Elizondo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kurosaki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Elizondo in his tracks.
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 Ichigho Kurosaki will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A big right from Kurosaki misses.
Decent striking displayed by Elizondo there.
Kurosaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Elizondo misses the jab.
Kurosaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ichigho Kurosaki is winning the standup battle so far.
Elizondo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Elizondo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kurosaki on the side of the head.
Elizondo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Elizondo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kurosaki.#CL#
Elizondo gets tackled into the cage by Kurosaki. Kurosaki maintains the clinch.
Kurosaki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kurosaki.
Elizondo missing with knees to the body.
Kurosaki lands with a light punch inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Elizondo trying to land knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Elizondo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Elizondo looking to throw knees to the head but Kurosaki is blocking nicely. #T1#
Kurosaki's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kurosaki lands an elbow that stopped Elizondo in his tracks for a moment.
Kurosaki with a knee to the head.
Kurosaki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Elizondos head.
Kurosaki scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#Elizondo is rocked!
Kurosaki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Elizondo is still on wobbly legs! Can Kurosaki finish him?
Kurosaki creates a bit of space and fires a knee right up the middle, almost lifting Elizondo off his feet and sending him crashing to the canvas! Elizondo is trying to get back to his feet but his equilibrium is completely gone! The referee has called it off! This fight is over! Kurosaki is jumping up and down like a mad man, celebrating with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Ichigho Kurosaki!
Ichigho Kurosaki bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Gaizka Elizondo was interviewed post fight and said 'gonna take some time off '.

Event: STRIKE! 55
Date: Feb 01, 2025

#R1#
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Dimms moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dimms avoids the body shot from Smith.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dimms throws a quick counter head kick but Smith was just out of range.
Dimms ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith misses with a leg kick
and Dimms counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith throws the kick towards the body but Dimms avoids it.
Dimms thinks about countering with a head kick.
Smith misses with a combination #CL#
and Dimms counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dimms.
I was talking to Dimms's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Dimms pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Dimms goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Dimms avoids the head kick by Smith.
Dimms is looking to counter punch.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Bryant Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Dimms moves away from the strike by Smith.
Dimms dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dimms lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.
Smith takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Smith misses with a right hand
letting Dimms counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dimms doesn't seem phased though.
Dimms bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dimms misses with a wild combination.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith is looking to score with low kicks.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dimms.
Bryant Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dimms.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Dimms counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Smith is rocked!#T2#
Dimms connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Smith out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Schmedgar Dimms!
During a confident post fight interview, Schmedgar Dimms thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: STRIKE! 55
Date: Feb 01, 2025

#R1#
A big right from BySubtraction misses.
Friberg clobbers BySubtraction with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Friberg throws a good cross that connects.
Friberg darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
BySubtraction is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL2#
BySubtraction gets tackled into the cage by Friberg. Friberg maintains the clinch.
BySubtraction misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Friberg.
BySubtraction tries to circle away but Friberg has him pinned against the cage.
I was talking to BySubtraction's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
BySubtraction tries to break free but Friberg pushes him back against the cage.
BySubtraction wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Friberg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
BySubtraction misses with a hook
and Friberg counters with a left and a right that stings BySubtraction.
BySubtraction swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Friberg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from BySubtraction.
Friberg wants to counter with a clinch but BySubtraction pushes him away.#CL2#
Friberg instigates a clinch.
Friberg gets through BySubtraction's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
BySubtraction wants to break free but Friberg has control.
Friberg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Friberg on the inside.
A short uppercut from Friberg. #T1#
Friberg throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
BySubtraction misses with a knee to the head.
Friberg managing to block the knees to the body from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Friberg lands a right hand.
Friberg scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Friberg breaks from the clinch.
BySubtraction throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
BySubtraction throws a looping overhand right but Friberg ducks down to avoid it.
Friberg now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Friberg lands with an uppercut that bounces BySubtraction off the cage and back into range.
Friberg's coach down at Ironbound MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Friberg's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
BySubtraction misses with a hook. Friberg ducked under it nicely.
Friberg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from BySubtraction.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Friberg! But no joy.#CL2#
Friberg rushes BySubtraction and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
BySubtraction is looking to break free of the clinch but Friberg has double underhooks.
A short left from Friberg.
Friberg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of BySubtraction backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Friberg managing to block the knees to the body from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Friberg scores with a shot to the side of BySubtraction's head.
BySubtraction lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Friberg backwards. #T2#
BySubtraction throws a knee to the head but misses.
Friberg on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
BySubtraction misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Friberg.
Friberg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
BySubtraction wants to break free but Friberg has control.
BySubtraction tries a knee to the head but Friberg blocks it.
Friberg lands a left hand.
BySubtraction wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Friberg has him pressed against the cage.
Friberg pushes BySubtraction back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
BySubtraction's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Friberg has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
BySubtraction trying to land knees to the body.
Friberg holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Friberg.
BySubtraction missing with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Friberg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
BySubtraction tries to break the clinch but Friberg is controlling the position.
Friberg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Friberg breaks the clinch.
BySubtraction misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Waldemar Friberg dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
BySubtraction misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Friberg counters by moving into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Friberg.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Friberg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Friberg is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#BC2#
Friberg breaks the clinch.
Friberg staying out of range there.
Friberg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from BySubtraction.
Friberg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction tries to clinch but Friberg is having none of it.
BySubtraction takes a swing at Friberg's ribcage but misses.
Friberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
BySubtraction throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Friberg holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friberg lands a hook that snaps the head of BySubtraction backwards.
A frustrated look appears on BySubtraction's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Friberg lands with a left to the head.
Friberg is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC2#
Friberg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
BySubtraction takes one on the button.
Nice shot by Friberg.
Friberg listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
BySubtraction is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
BySubtraction tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Friberg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Friberg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as BySubtraction throws out the jab.
BySubtraction swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Friberg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Friberg takes the fight into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Friberg.
BySubtraction is trying to break the clinch but Friberg has him pressed against the cage.
BySubtraction with an attempt at a knee that misses.
BySubtraction trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from BySubtraction fails to land.
Friberg managing to block the knees to the body from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Friberg blocks it with crossed arms.
BySubtraction tries to break the clinch but Friberg is controlling the position.
BySubtraction tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Friberg lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BySubtraction being controlled against the cage.#T2#
BySubtraction wants to get back to striking at distance but Friberg won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
BySubtraction misses with a short punch on the inside.
Friberg lands a hook to the side of the head.
Friberg scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Friberg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Friberg jabs BySubtraction to the body, keeping him at a distance.
BySubtraction takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Friberg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
BySubtraction has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from BySubtraction there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice defenses there by Friberg.
It seemed like Friberg was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Friberg with a hook.
Waldemar Friberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Friberg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
BySubtraction throws a hook but Friberg avoids it easily.
Friberg connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between BySubtraction's hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
BySubtraction misses with a looping right.
Friberg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Friberg instigates a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Waldemar Friberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
BySubtraction connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Addition BySubtraction has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
BySubtraction tries to close the distance and clinch but Friberg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Friberg throws out a counter right but BySubtraction avoids it with no problem.
Nice jab there from Friberg.
A looping hook to the body misses from BySubtraction. Friberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Friberg jabs BySubtraction to the body, keeping him at a distance.
BySubtraction just misses with a punch to the body.
BySubtraction needs to keep his hands up - Friberg had a free shot at his head there.
Friberg lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
BySubtraction just misses with a punch to the body.
Addition BySubtraction seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Friberg closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Friberg. #BC2#
Friberg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
BySubtraction misses with an uppercut.
Friberg lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice straight punches there by Friberg. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Friberg.
Friberg scores with a body shot. #CL2#
Friberg pushes BySubtraction up against the cage in a clinch.
Friberg displaying some good clinch control by pressing BySubtraction up against the cage.
Friberg lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
BySubtraction has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Friberg.
Friberg scores with a shoulder strike.
Friberg lands a left hand that snaps the head of BySubtraction backwards.
Friberg stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Friberg.
Friberg is pushing BySubtraction up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Friberg receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Good body shot from Friberg.
A short left from Friberg. #BC2#
Friberg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Friberg forces BySubtraction back against the cage and clinches.
Friberg works on BySubtraction's body with a couple of short punches.
Friberg pushes BySubtraction back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Friberg lands a left hand that snaps the head of BySubtraction backwards. #T2#
Friberg scores with a nice hook to the head.
Waldemar Friberg seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Friberg lands a right hand that snaps the head of BySubtraction backwards.
Friberg blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
BySubtraction working hard to break the clinch.
A knee to the head by BySubtraction. #BC2#
Friberg breaks from the clinch.
Friberg scores with a nice strike.
Friberg stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Friberg listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from BySubtraction.
Waldemar Friberg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Friberg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
BySubtraction looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice side step and Friberg releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Friberg moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Friberg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. BySubtraction doesn't seem bothered though.
BySubtraction throws a shot from downtown. Friberg moves away and avoids it.
Friberg lands a glancing blow to the side of BySubtraction's head.
BySubtraction throws an off balance right hand
and Friberg counters with a stiff right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Waldemar Friberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Friberg 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Waldemar Friberg!

Event: STRIKE! 54
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1##CL#
Mad Onion moves into range and clinches up with De Lagardere.
De Lagardere with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mad Onion using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
De Lagardere takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT#It looks like Henri De Lagardere has been cut.
Mad Onion creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through De Lagardere's defenses.
Mad Onion takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mad Onion blocks an elbow strike from De Lagardere.
Mad Onion will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning De Lagardere up against the cage.
Mad Onion trying to land knees to the body.
De Lagardere lands a good knee to the midsection. Mad Onion won't want to take too many of those.
Mad Onion misses with an elbow strike.
De Lagardere lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Mad Onion has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Mad Onion blocks a body shot from De Lagardere.
De Lagardere throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mad Onions head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mad Onion pushes off an throws an elbow but De Lagardere leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mad Onion lands with a short shot to the head.
Mad Onion throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mad Onion lands an elbow that stopped De Lagardere in his tracks for a moment.
Mad Onion gets through De Lagardere's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. De Lagardere obliges.
Mad Onion is breathing heavily.
De Lagardere blocks the elbow strike. #T1#
De Lagardere lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mad Onion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mad Onion missing with knees to the body.
De Lagardere avoiding damage as Mad Onion throws knees to the body.
De Lagardere blocks the elbow strike.
Mad Onion misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from De Lagardere.
De Lagardere working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
De Lagardere scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from De Lagardere.
De Lagardere lands a knee to the body.
Mad Onion takes a knee to the side of the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Lagardere.
De Lagardere throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mad Onion blocks it with crossed arms.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. De Lagardere obliges.
De Lagardere lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Lagardere tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Lagardere misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Lagardere lands a nice knee to the body.
De Lagardere unloads a knee to the mid-section.
De Lagardere lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Lagardere putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mad Onion in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T2#
Nice body punch from De Lagardere.
De Lagardere with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
De Lagardere lands a left hand.
De Lagardere tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Lagardere blocks the elbow strike.
De Lagardere scores with a shoulder strike.
De Lagardere working some nice short punches in the clinch.
De Lagardere lands a left hand.
De Lagardere working some nice short punches in the clinch.
De Lagardere lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mad Onion or not.
De Lagardere unloads a knee to the mid-section.
De Lagardere creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mad Onion's defenses.
De Lagardere utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
De Lagardere throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mad Onions head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Lagardere landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
De Lagardere with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC2#Mad Onion is rocked!
De Lagardere smacks Mad Onion right on the bridge of the nose with a massive elbow! Another one lands and Mad Onion goes down! He's clearly dazed - will he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7... up to one knee... 8,9,10! He's not made it! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Elbows). Henri De Lagardere!

Event: C386: Tae vs Chai II
Date: Jan 19, 2025

#R1#
Izanagi wants to clinch.#KD2#
Izanagi lands a big head kick that sends Kirk tumbling to the mat! Izanagi takes a step backwards and waves Kirk back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Kirk is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like James Kirk has been cut.
Kirk lands with a nice body kick.
Sora Izanagi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Izanagi misses.
Kirk is looking for a counter combo.
Izanagi tries to close the distance and clinch but Kirk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Kirk has knocked Izanagi down with a huge combo! Kirk steps away and waves a wobbly Izanagi back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like Sora Izanagi has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kirk sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Izanagi's defenses. It connects perfectly with Izanagi's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Kirk!
An out of breath James Kirk thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: STRIKE! 52
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Krajisnik throws a looping overhand right but Elizondo ducks down to avoid it.
Good shot there by Elizondo.
Elizondo lands with a nice body punch.
Krajisnik takes a swing at Elizondo's ribcage but misses.
Elizondo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Krajisnik.
Elizondo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Krajisnik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elizondo manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Krajisnik rushes Elizondo and presses him up against the cage.
Elizondo lands a good knee to the midsection. Krajisnik won't want to take too many of those.
Krajisnik lands a hook that snaps the head of Elizondo backwards.
Elizondo is trying to maintain a safe position but Krajisnik gets an underhook and turns Elizondo into the cage.
Elizondo connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Nedjeljko Krajisnik has been cut.
Elizondo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Krajisnik.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krajisnik has Elizondo pressed against the cage, preventing Elizondo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Krajisnik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Krajisnik lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Elizondo backwards.
Elizondo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Krajisnik lands a body punch in the clinch.
Elizondo tries to stall but Krajisnik uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Krajisnik stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
Krajisnik lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Elizondo looking to slow down the pace here.
Krajisnik lands with a left to the head.
Krajisnik lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Krajisnik.
Krajisnik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Krajisnik lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Elizondo.
Krajisnik managing to block the knees to the body from Elizondo.
Krajisnik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Krajisnik stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Elizondo is breathing heavily.
Elizondo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Krajisnik.
Krajisnik presses Elizondo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Krajisnik lands a body shot.
Good body shot from Krajisnik.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Krajisnik.
A nice right hand lands inside from Krajisnik.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krajisnik presses Elizondo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Krajisnik cracks Elizondo with a nice body shot.
Krajisnik pushes Elizondo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Krajisnik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Krajisnik lands a hook that snaps the head of Elizondo backwards.
Elizondo is trying to stall. #T2#
Krajisnik works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Krajisnik lands a body punch.
Krajisnik works on Elizondo's body with a couple of short punches.
Krajisnik is working Elizondo over against the cage.
Krajisnik scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hand to the body from Krajisnik.
Our sources have told us that Elizondo has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Krajisnik lands a nice shot to the body.
Good body shot from Krajisnik.
Krajisnik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Krajisnik throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Krajisnik lands a body punch.
Krajisnik lands a left hand.
Krajisnik is working Elizondo over against the cage.
Krajisnik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Krajisnik lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Elizondo.
Krajisnik scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krajisnik lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Elizondo.
Krajisnik digs a right hand underneath Elizondo's ribcage. Elizondo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Krajisnik lands with a left to the head.
Krajisnik throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Krajisnik stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nedjeljko Krajisnik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nedjeljko Krajisnik's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Krajisnik dips to his left and cracks Elizondo with an uppercut!
Elizondo throws a hook but Krajisnik avoids it easily.
Krajisnik throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Elizondo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Krajisnik throws a right and a left that both miss.
Krajisnik keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Elizondo with the inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Elizondo.
Elizondo misses with a hook.#KD2#
Krajisnik lands a front kick to the face, that drops Elizondo to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!#ROC2#Elizondo is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elizondo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Elizondo walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Nedjeljko Krajisnik!
An out of breath Nedjeljko Krajisnik thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Gaizka Elizondo was interviewed post fight and said 'gonna take some time off '.

Event: STRIKE! 51
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1#
Dimms looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A head kick from Dimms lands but Matijevic takes it in his stride.
Dimms dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Matijevic.
Dimms throws a wild body kick that Matijevic sees coming a mile off.#CL2#
Dimms gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Matijevic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dimms has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matijevic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dimms backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matijevic.
Matijevic swings wildly with an uppercut but Dimms uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dimms blocks a body shot from Matijevic.
Dimms tries to break the clinch but Matijevic is controlling the position. #T1#
Matijevic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dimms backwards.
Matijevic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matijevic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dimms's elbow.
Matijevic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dimms backwards. #BC2#
Dimms breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matijevic throws a push kick but Dimms slaps the foot to one side.
Despite the aggression on Dimms's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dimms lands a high kick! #CL#
Matijevic rushes Dimms and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Matijevic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Matijevic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Matijevic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dimms blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Matijevic breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Matijevic forces Dimms back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matijevic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matijevic working aggressively here. #BC2#
Dimms pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matijevic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dimms.
A little feinted left hand from Matijevic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matijevic ducks under a wild hook from Dimms.
It appears Matijevic was looking to counter with a kick there.
Matijevic takes a kick to the side of the head.
Matijevic blocks a jab.
A head kick by Dimms misses
and Matijevic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A head kick misses from Dimms.
A good leg kick by Dimms. #CL2#
Dimms clinches.
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 Roko Matijevic will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dimms tries to clinch but Matijevic is having none of it.
Dimms throws a leg kick but Matijevic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dimms misses with a wild body shot.
Dimms throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matijevic avoids the body shot from Dimms.
And Matijevic counters with a quick kick to the body but Dimms blocks it.#CL#
Matijevic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Matijevic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dimms backwards.
Dimms blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matijevic swings wildly with an uppercut but Dimms uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matijevic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Matijevic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matijevic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Matijevic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dimms backwards.
Matijevic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Matijevic working aggressively here. #BC2#
Dimms breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dimms lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matijevic's sensitive parts. #CL#
Matijevic moves into range and clinches up with Dimms.
Matijevic working aggressively here. #BC2#
Dimms breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Dimms has closed the distance and engaged Matijevic in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Dimms's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Matijevic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Matijevic prevents Dimms from breaking the clinch.
Matijevic pushes Dimms back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Dimms manages to break the clinch.
Matijevic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Matijevic clinches with his opponent.
Matijevic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dimms's elbow.
Dimms has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Matijevic seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dimms can turn it around.
Matijevic has a couple of punches blocked by Dimms.
Dimms wants to get back to striking at distance but Matijevic won't allow it.
Matijevic lands with a right to the head.
Matijevic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Dimms pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matijevic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dimms tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matijevic throws a quick counter kick to the body but Dimms avoids it.
Dimms tries a head kick but it misses.
Dimms cracks a nice hook into Matijevic's ribs.
Dimms tries to land a leg kick but Matijevic saw it coming and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roko Matijevic dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Matijevic crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dimms - the referee stops the clock and Matijevic gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dimms. Matijevic manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Roko Matijevic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matijevic connects with a body shot.
Matijevic moves in looking to clinch but Dimms pushes him off.
It seemed like Dimms was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Schmedgar Dimms seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Matijevic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matijevic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dimmss head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Matijevic fails to land.
Matijevic has a couple of punches blocked by Dimms.
Dimms is trying to push Matijevic away but Matijevic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dimms is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
Matijevic misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matijevic.
Matijevic misses with some punches.
Matijevic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dimms's elbow.
Matijevic misses with some punches.
Matijevic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dimms's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Dimms manages to break the clinch.
Nice jab there from Dimms.
Matijevic dodges the punch combination from Dimms. #T2#
Dimms lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matijevic circles away quickly and effectively.
Matijevic tried to counter with a leg kick but Dimms avoided it.
Matijevic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matijevic tries to close the distance and clinch but Dimms swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dimms throws a right hand that Matijevic ducks under and follows up with a left that Matijevic also avoids with ease.#CL#
Matijevic gets a clinch.
Matijevic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dimms can do to turn this around?
Dimms blocking some punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matijevic lands a shot to the body.
Matijevic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schmedgar Dimms has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dimms tries to land knees in the clinch but Matijevic avoids the damage to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roko Matijevic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Matijevic, 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roko Matijevic!
Roko Matijevic seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: STRIKE! 51
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1#
Luu slips a straight right by De Lagardere.
Luu thinks about countering with a head kick.
De Lagardere looks to land a left hand but Luu moved out of range nicely.
Luu misses with a hook. De Lagardere ducked under it nicely.
De Lagardere lands a glancing blow to the side of Luu's head.
De Lagardere throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Lagardere misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Luu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Our sources have told us that Luu has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
De Lagardere is trying to push Luu away but Luu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
De Lagardere on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Luu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Luu working De Lagardere over with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Luu.
Luu missing with knees to the body.
De Lagardere tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
De Lagardere tries to work over Luu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Luu managing to block the knees to the body from De Lagardere.
De Lagardere wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Luu gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Henri De Lagardere has been cut.
De Lagardere trying to land knees to the body.
De Lagardere tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Luu avoids it.
Luu tries to land knees in the clinch but De Lagardere avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
De Lagardere blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nice elbow from Luu.
De Lagardere misses with a punch on the inside.
De Lagardere using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Luu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Luu comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knees in the clinch landing for Luu.
Luu managing to block the knees to the body from De Lagardere.
Luu tries a knee to the head but De Lagardere blocks it.
Luu lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#That has opened up Henri De Lagardere's cut even more.
De Lagardere looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Luu lands an elbow inside.
Luu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but De Lagardere blocks it with crossed arms.
A left hand lands to the body for Luu.
De Lagardere has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Luu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Luu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. De Lagardere is defending well for now.
De Lagardere has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Luu lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Lagardere backwards.
Luu creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through De Lagardere's defenses. #CUT#The cut above Henri De Lagardere's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luu works on De Lagardere's body with a couple of short punches.
De Lagardere managing to block the knees to the body from Luu. #T2#
De Lagardere creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
De Lagardere managing to block the knees to the body from Luu.
With the fighters up against the cage, De Lagardere throws an elbow but misses.
De Lagardere lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
De Lagardere misses with a punch to the body.
De Lagardere can't break the clinch.
De Lagardere is trying to break the clinch but Luu has him pressed against the cage.
De Lagardere has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Luu gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Luu lands an elbow inside that De Lagardere shrugs off.
De Lagardere has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Luu seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if De Lagardere can turn it around.
Luu keeps control of De Lagardere as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
De Lagardere goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Lagardere tries to break the clinch but Luu is controlling the position.
De Lagardere misses with an elbow strike.
Luu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
De Lagardere's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for De Lagardere.
De Lagardere tries to work over Luu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Luu looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Luu scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Lagardere tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kova Luu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henri De Lagardere's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Luu throws a lazy head kick
and De Lagardere counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick from Luu misses
and De Lagardere counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Lagardere lands with a nice body punch.
De Lagardere scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
De Lagardere takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
De Lagardere cracks Luu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Luu connects with an inside leg kick.
Luu just misses with a punch to the body.
Luu wants to slow De Lagardere down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Luu.
Luu misses with a kick to the body
and De Lagardere counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#KD#
Luu looks low and kicks high, catching De Lagardere right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!
Henri De Lagardere seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Luu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Lagardere.
Kova Luu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T1#
Luu throws a head kick but De Lagardere moves out of range.
A low kick from Luu is predictable there
and Luu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Luu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
De Lagardere uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luu.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from De Lagardere! But no joy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by De Lagardere.
Luu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
De Lagardere looks to land a combination but Luu avoids it well. #CL#
Luu has De Lagardere up against the cage in a clinch.
De Lagardere missing with knees to the body.
De Lagardere trying to land knees to the body.
De Lagardere missing with knees to the body.
Luu lands an elbow that stopped De Lagardere in his tracks for a moment.
De Lagardere looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
De Lagardere wants to break free but Luu has control.
De Lagardere throws a head punch that misses.
De Lagardere misses with an elbow strike.
Luu lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT#Henri De Lagardere's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A knee to the head by Luu.
Knees to the body from De Lagardere.
Luu is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
De Lagardere takes a knee to the side of the body.
A short left from Luu.
De Lagardere throws a knee to the head but misses.
De Lagardere trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Lagardere missing with knees to the body.
Luu comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
De Lagardere wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kova Luu will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
The cut man is working on Henri De Lagardere's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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#
Luu throws a predictable looking body shot
and De Lagardere counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Luu throws a nice inside leg kick.
De Lagardere blocks a head kick by Luu.
De Lagardere moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Luu.
It looked like Luu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from De Lagardere.
De Lagardere 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.
Luu tries to close the distance and clinch but De Lagardere swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
De Lagardere gets tackled into the cage by Luu. Luu maintains the clinch.
Henri De Lagardere has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Lagardere tries to land knees in the clinch but Luu avoids the damage to the body.
Luu lands an elbow inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Luu scores a nice knee to the body.
Luu managing to block the knees to the body from De Lagardere.
Luu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Lagardere trying to land knees to the body. #T1#
Luu missing with knees to the body.
De Lagardere pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
De Lagardere tries to land knees in the clinch but Luu avoids the damage to the body.
Luu scores with a knee to the head.
De Lagardere misses with a knee strike.
De Lagardere is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Luu landing knees to the head.
De Lagardere has a couple of punches blocked by Luu.
De Lagardere misses with a knee strike.
Luu lands a knee to the head.
Luu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from De Lagardere.
De Lagardere using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Luu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite De Lagardere's efforts to push away.
De Lagardere working hard to break the clinch.#T2#
Luu prevents De Lagardere from breaking the clinch.
A knee to the head by Luu.
De Lagardere missing with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Lagardere lands a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, De Lagardere throws an elbow but misses.
Luu managing to block the knees to the body from De Lagardere.
De Lagardere blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
De Lagardere blocks an elbow strike from Luu.
A left hand lands to the body for De Lagardere.
De Lagardere connects with a nasty looking knee right to Luu's face.
De Lagardere tries to break free but Luu pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on De Lagardere's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for De Lagardere.
De Lagardere tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Henri De Lagardere.
I think Luu 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kova Luu!

Event: Just some fights 5
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1#
Taurus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Taurus scores with a jab to the body.
Fedorov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice uppercut there from Taurus.
Good standup being displayed there by Taurus as he connects with a hook.
Taurus with a nice calf kick.
Taurus throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Taurus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jab by Taurus.
Fedorov connects with a single shot there.#CUT#It looks like Wesley Taurus has been cut.
Nathan Fedorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fedorov misses with a looping right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taurus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Taurus is looking to slow Fedorov down with leg kicks.
Taurus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Taurus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fedorov.
A jab from Fedorov misses. #CL#
Fedorov darts in and clinches Taurus up against the cage.
Fedorov cracks Taurus with a nice body shot.
Fedorov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Fedorov. #T1#
Fedorov misses with the head strike.
Fedorov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Taurus.
Fedorov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fedorov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taurus's elbow.
Taurus misses with a hook to the ribs.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fedorov.
Fedorov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fedorov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Fedorov slowing the pace effectively.
Fedorov gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#T2#
Fedorov can't find room to land a body shot as Taurus controls the action.
Fedorov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taurus's elbow.
Fedorov lands a hook that snaps the head of Taurus backwards.
Fedorov gets through Taurus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fedorov lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Fedorov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fedorov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Fedorov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taurus is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fedorov is keeping busy.
Fedorov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Fedorov swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Fedorov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Taurus backwards.
Fedorov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taurus's elbow.
Fedorov lands with a light punch inside.
Fedorov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fedorov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fedorov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Good body shot from Fedorov.
Fedorov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Taurus up against the cage.
Fedorov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Taurus misses with a body punch.
Fedorov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taurus looking to slow down the pace here.
Taurus prevents a body shot from Fedorov.
Taurus utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fedorov tries to work over Taurus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fedorov just leaning against Taurus, taking a breather.
Fedorov lands an uppercut.
Taurus is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fedorov is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan Fedorov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wesley Taurus's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Taurus throws out a powerful jab.
Fedorov misses with a low kick.
Fedorov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A combination from Fedorov does no damage.
Taurus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fedorov looks to throw a body kick
and Taurus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Taurus scores with a head kick. Fedorov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fedorov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fedorov lands with a straight right. Taurus didn't see that one coming.
Decent striking displayed by Fedorov there.
Fedorov walks into a stiff left hand from Taurus.
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!
Fedorov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#ROC#Taurus is rocked!
Fedorov misses with an uppercut.
Taurus is still on wobbly legs! Can Fedorov finish him?
Taurus throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fedorov throws a hook to the side of Taurus's head but Taurus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fedorov moves in close and cracks Taurus with a massive right hand! Taurus, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Fedorov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nathan Fedorov!
In his post fight interview, Nathan Fedorov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: STRIKE! 50
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1#
Sturmovik takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Elizondo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sturmovik loads up on a big right hand but Elizondo slips the punch.
Sturmovik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Elizondo scores with a decent looking hook.#CL2#
Sturmovik rushes Elizondo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Elizondo is trying to force a seperation but Sturmovik has the dominant position.
Sturmovik struggles to land a body shot inside as Elizondo controls his hands.
Sturmovik misses with a body punch.
Sturmovik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Elizondo backwards.
Elizondo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sturmovik's elbow.
Sturmovik tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Elizondo lands an elbow inside that Sturmovik shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Kirov Sturmovik has been cut.
Elizondo trying to land knees to the body.
Elizondo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Elizondo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sturmovik.
Sturmovik has Elizondo pressed against the cage, preventing Elizondo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Elizondo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sturmovik.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elizondo blocking some punches.
Sturmovik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Elizondo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sturmovik just misses with a elbow thrown towards Elizondo's brow. #T1#
Sturmovik throws a head punch that misses.
Sturmovik lands with a light punch inside.
Sturmovik lands a left hand.
Elizondo lands a nice knee to the body.
Elizondo blocks an elbow strike.
Elizondo stalling in the clinch but Sturmovik improves position.
Sturmovik tries to throw a body punch but Elizondo avoids it by throwing Sturmovik back against the cage.
Sturmovik swings wildly with an uppercut but Elizondo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Our sources have told us that Elizondo has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Elizondo lands an elbow inside.
Sturmovik keeps control of Elizondo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sturmovik lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Elizondo.
Elizondo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sturmovik throws a head punch that misses.
Elizondo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sturmovik in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sturmovik looks winded!
Sturmovik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Elizondo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Elizondo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sturmovik's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elizondo tries to break free but Sturmovik pushes him back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Elizondo obliges.
Elizondo lands a knee to the body. #T2#
Sturmovik takes an elbow to the forehead.
Elizondo is looking to control Sturmovik's arms but Sturmovik gets an underhook and turns him. Now Elizondo has his back to the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Elizondo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Elizondo is looking to break free of the clinch but Sturmovik has double underhooks.
Elizondo wants to get back to striking at distance but Sturmovik won't allow it.
Elizondo taking a breather.
Elizondo scores with a knee to the head.
Sturmovik tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sturmovik misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Sturmovik fails to land.
Elizondo can't find room to land a body shot as Sturmovik controls the action.
Elizondo tries to break free but Sturmovik pushes him back against the cage.
Sturmovik lands a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Sturmovik.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sturmovik throws a punch but it's blocked by Elizondo.
Sturmovik takes a knee right on the jaw!
Elizondo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sturmovik's defenses. #ROC#Sturmovik is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Kirov Sturmovik's cut even more.
Elizondo lands a good knee to the midsection. Sturmovik won't want to take too many of those.
Sturmovik is still on wobbly legs! Can Elizondo finish him?#BC#
Elizondo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gaizka Elizondo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kirov Sturmovik's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Sturmovik takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sturmovik throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sturmovik throws a head kick that misses.
Sturmovik throws a predictable looking body shot
and Elizondo counters with a straight right that drops Sturmovik to the canvas! Will Sturmovik beat the count? He's still wobbly and as the count reaches 7, he's still struggling to make it. 8...9...10. He's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Gaizka Elizondo!
A very excited looking Gaizka Elizondo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: STRIKE! 49
Date: Dec 21, 2024

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Hetfield.
BySubtraction throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hetfield counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
BySubtraction misses with a left hand
and Hetfield connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
BySubtraction swings widly with a right hand
and Hetfield counters with a series of strikes. BySubtraction will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hetfield throws a head kick that misses.
BySubtraction throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
BySubtraction throws a lazy uppercut
and Hetfield counters with a flying knee. Nice.
BySubtraction misses with a looping right.
Hetfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
BySubtraction lands a glancing blow to the side of Hetfield's head.#CUT2#It looks like James Hetfield has been cut.
Hetfield bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BySubtraction misses with a right hand
enabling Hetfield to counter with a crisp jab.
BySubtraction is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
BySubtraction throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hetfield counters with a straight right hand.
BySubtraction misses with a right hand
and Hetfield counters with a right hand to the body.
BySubtraction misses with a lunging right hand
and Hetfield cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Hetfield fails to land with a series of punches.
BySubtraction jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Addition BySubtraction seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
BySubtraction throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hetfield counters with a big head kick but BySubtraction shrugs it off.
BySubtraction throws a lazy uppercut
and Hetfield connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
BySubtraction misses with a hook.
BySubtraction rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hetfield counters with a one-two to the body.
BySubtraction misses with an uppercut.
Hetfield uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from BySubtraction.
Hetfield throws a big counter combination but BySubtraction scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Decent striking displayed by Hetfield there.
BySubtraction waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hetfield.
BySubtraction scores with a jab.
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!
Hetfield swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
BySubtraction tries to clinch
and Hetfield counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hetfield bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Hetfield was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hetfield looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
BySubtraction scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hetfield in his tracks.
Hetfield moves away from the strike by BySubtraction.
As BySubtraction looks to move away, Hetfield throws a big counter combo but BySubtraction just gets out of the way.
BySubtraction moves to clinch but Hetfield breaks away
and Hetfield counters with a two punch combo.
BySubtraction cracks Hetfield with an open hand slap.
BySubtraction misses with a wild body shot.
BySubtraction throws a lazy right hand but Hetfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hetfield is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hetfield avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Hetfield wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
BySubtraction throws a poor cross that misses
and Hetfield counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hetfield lands an overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
BySubtraction scores with a shot to the body.
BySubtraction looks to score with a jab to the body but Hetfield is just out of range.
Hetfield throws a counter high kick but BySubtraction was just alert enough to avoid it.
Hetfield with a nice cross.
BySubtraction jabs Hetfield right on the nose. Hetfield blinks but takes it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Hetfield dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Hetfield's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
BySubtraction misses with a right hand
and Hetfield counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - BySubtraction throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
BySubtraction throws a shot from downtown. Hetfield moves away and avoids it.
James Hetfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
BySubtraction throws out a loose jab but Hetfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
BySubtraction misses with a looping right.
BySubtraction scores with a nice right hand.
BySubtraction throws an off balance right hand
and Hetfield counters with a nice body shot.
Hetfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that BySubtraction can do to turn this around?
BySubtraction throws a lazy uppercut
and Hetfield counters with a three punch combo that has BySubtraction backing up. BySubtraction nods at Hetfield to acknowledge the strikes.
BySubtraction misses with a right hand
and Hetfield counters with a big head kick but BySubtraction shrugs it off.
BySubtraction is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BySubtraction misses with a lunging right hand
and Hetfield counters with a big head kick but BySubtraction shrugs it off.
A slow jab from BySubtraction misses its intended target.
Hetfield appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
BySubtraction throws a poor cross that misses
and Hetfield counters with a straight right hand.
Hetfield misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
BySubtraction swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hetfield counters with a three punch combo that has BySubtraction backing up. BySubtraction nods at Hetfield to acknowledge the strikes.
BySubtraction dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
BySubtraction throws a poor cross that misses
and Hetfield connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hetfield bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hetfield swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
BySubtraction moves in looking to clinch but Hetfield pushes him off.
Hetfield appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hetfield scores with a jab. BySubtraction acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
BySubtraction swings for the body but Hetfield moves out of range.
BySubtraction throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hetfield counters with a series of strikes. BySubtraction will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hetfield displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from BySubtraction misses.
Hetfield is looking for a counter combo.
BySubtraction thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hetfield throwing a counter right hand but BySubtraction manages to avoid it.
BySubtraction throws a lazy uppercut
and Hetfield counters with a one-two to the body.
Hetfield tries a head kick but it misses.
BySubtraction throws a lazy right hand but Hetfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction throws an off balance right hand
and Hetfield counters with a three punch combo that has BySubtraction backing up. BySubtraction nods at Hetfield to acknowledge the strikes.
BySubtraction misses with an uppercut.
Hetfield throws a counter high kick but BySubtraction was just alert enough to avoid it.
BySubtraction misses with a right hand
and Hetfield connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
BySubtraction throws a lazy uppercut
letting Hetfield counter with a right hand.
BySubtraction throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hetfield counters with a straight right hand.
BySubtraction throws a lazy right hand but Hetfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hetfield walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
BySubtraction swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
BySubtraction throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Hetfield counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
BySubtraction swings widly with a right hand
and Hetfield counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
BySubtraction tries to clinch
and Hetfield counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
BySubtraction misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Hetfield dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Hetfield's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
BySubtraction wants to clinch up but Hetfield keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Hetfield was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Addition BySubtraction has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
BySubtraction missing with a left hand there. Hetfield was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Hetfield wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
BySubtraction connects with a nice looking jab.
BySubtraction misses with a body shot
and Hetfield counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Hetfield has taken the fight to the clinch.
Good body shot from Hetfield.
BySubtraction lands a nice knee to the body.
Hetfield lands a body shot in the clinch.
BySubtraction is trying to break the clinch but Hetfield is controlling him.
BySubtraction tries to land knees in the clinch but Hetfield avoids the damage to the body.
Hetfield on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hetfield lands a right hand that snaps the head of BySubtraction backwards.
Hetfield scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hetfield lands with a right to the head.
BySubtraction has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hetfield lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hetfield throws a punch but it's blocked by BySubtraction.
Still in the clinch, Hetfield scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hetfield lands a hook that snaps the head of BySubtraction backwards.
Good body shot from Hetfield. #T1#
Hetfield lands a hook that snaps the head of BySubtraction backwards.
Hetfield working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hetfield is leaning against BySubtraction and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hetfield.
Hetfield lands a nice uppercut.
Hetfield working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Hetfield.
Hetfield lands a left hand.
Hetfield lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hetfield lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Hetfield avoiding damage as BySubtraction throws knees to the body.
BySubtraction has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hetfield seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if BySubtraction can turn it around.
Hetfield lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BySubtraction misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hetfield lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hetfield blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
BySubtraction lands a knee to the body.
Hetfield lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hetfield.
Nice body punch from Hetfield - that landed with a thud.
BySubtraction takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hetfield lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt BySubtraction or not. #T2#
Hetfield keeps the fight in the clinch, despite BySubtraction's efforts to push away.
Hetfield lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down BySubtraction.
Hetfield lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
BySubtraction tries to break the clinch but Hetfield is controlling the position.
Hetfield lands a right hand.
Hetfield lands a nice uppercut.
Hetfield lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hetfield lands a left hand that snaps the head of BySubtraction backwards.
Hetfield lands with a light punch inside.
Hetfield lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
BySubtraction is trying to break free.
Nice body punch from Hetfield.
Hetfield lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of BySubtraction backwards.
Hetfield prevents a body shot from BySubtraction.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hetfield lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hetfield throws a blind hook that connects with the side of BySubtractions head.
BySubtraction tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hetfield avoids it.
BySubtraction is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hetfield is defending well for now.
James Hetfield is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
BySubtraction is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Hetfield showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hetfield 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa J�rvil�inen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Hetfield!

Event: STRIKE! 48
Date: Dec 14, 2024

#R1#
Chung tries to score with a low kick but De Lagardere moves his leg out of the way.
De Lagardere looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slow jab from Chung misses its intended target.
De Lagardere gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chung misses with a looping right.
De Lagardere doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chung misses with a left hand
and De Lagardere connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chung throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#CL#
Chung rushes De Lagardere and presses him up against the cage.
Chung lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
De Lagardere wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chung definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chung pressing his opponent against the cage.
De Lagardere tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chung avoiding damage.
Chung prevents a body shot from De Lagardere.
Chung pushes De Lagardere back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Lagardere throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chung lands a shot to the body.
De Lagardere looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Lagardere lands a knee to the body.
Chung throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
Chung avoiding damage as De Lagardere throws knees to the body.
Chung lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Henri De Lagardere has been cut.
Chung lands a damaging elbow.
Chung leaning against his opponent.
Chung keeps control of De Lagardere as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chung working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chung lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
De Lagardere is trying to break free.
Nice elbow from Chung.
Chung lands a nice shot to the body.
Chung lands with a light punch inside.
De Lagardere has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Chung seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if De Lagardere can turn it around.#KD#
Chung pushes De Lagardere against the cage and as he bounces back off them, cracks him with a big elbow that drops him to the mat! You don't see that very often! Will he manage to get back to his feet? 3,4,5,6 is the count... and he's up! He seems OK; probably just in shock that he was dropped by an elbow that he obviously didn't see coming.#ROC#De Lagardere is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Henri De Lagardere's cut even more.
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!
Chung looks to land a left hand but De Lagardere moved out of range nicely.
Chung throws the kick towards the body but De Lagardere avoids it.
Chung misses with a hook.#CL#
Chung gets a clinch. #KD#
Chung pushes De Lagardere against the cage and as he bounces back off them, cracks him with a big elbow that drops him to the mat! You don't see that very often! Will he manage to get back to his feet? 3,4,5,6 is the count... and he's up! He seems OK; probably just in shock that he was dropped by an elbow that he obviously didn't see coming.
De Lagardere is still on wobbly legs! Can Chung finish him?#CUT#The cut above Henri De Lagardere's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jackie Chung!
A very excited looking Jackie Chung made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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