Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#1150 Hawk v Wang
Date: Mar 29, 2025

#R1#
Jang Jai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jang Jai looks to throw the jab but Fleximario is out of range.
Fleximario is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fleximario pushes Jang Jai away with a front kick.
Jang Jai throws the left hand but Fleximario avoids the punch easily.
Jang Jai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jang Jai scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fleximario throws a body kick that misses.
Fleximario takes one to the side of the head.
Jang Jai looks to throw the jab but Fleximario is out of range.
Fleximario has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jang Jai misses with an uppercut. Fleximario saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Jang Jai.
It looked like Fleximario wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jang Jai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fleximario counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Fleximario throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've been informed that Jang Jai 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.
Fleximario lands a nice looking body shot.
Fleximario punishes Jang Jai's body with a nice straight punch.
Wang Jang Jai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
A big left from Jang Jai misses.
Fleximario appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fleximario connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fleximario darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jang Jai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fleximario thuds a left hand into Jang Jai's body.
Jang Jai looks winded!
Fleximario lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jang Jai misses the jab.#KD#
Fleximario lands a big right hand that sends Jang Jai crashing to the mat! Fleximario stays standing though and waves Jang Jai back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jang Jai misses with a wild body shot.
Fleximario thinks about countering with a head kick.
Jang Jai slips a straight right by Fleximario.
Fleximario lands with a hook. Jang Jai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #ROC#Jang Jai is rocked!
Jang Jai tries to score with a low kick but Fleximario moves his leg out of the way.
Jang Jai keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fleximario. That's going to slow Jang Jai down. #T2#
Jang Jai loads up on a big right hand but Fleximario slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jang Jai. Fleximario does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jang Jai looks to score with a jab to the body but Fleximario is just out of range.
Fleximario misses with an uppercut. Jang Jai saw that one coming.
A countering left hand to the body from Jang Jai misses.
Jang Jai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jang Jai looks to throw the jab but Fleximario is out of range.
Fleximario looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jang Jai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fleximario chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jang Jai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fleximario.
Jang Jai misses with a low kick.
Fleximario scores with a spinning back kick!
Fleximario cracks Jang Jai with a hook to the temple - Jang Jai is on wobbly legs here! Fleximario swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Jang Jai falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Fleximario wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hawk Fleximario!
Hawk Fleximario retains his super heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Hawk Fleximario thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: MMA Hype -46-
Date: Mar 29, 2025

#R1#
Capot misses with a hook to the body
and Greenlaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Capot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Greenlaw moves away.
It appears Greenlaw was looking to counter with a kick there.
Jab, jab by Greenlaw - just one landing.
Capot shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Greenlaw sprawls well. Greenlaw wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Capot gets slowly back to his feet.
Greenlaw stuffs the takedown attempt from Capot. Capot gets slowly back to his feet.
Greenlaw appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#TD2#
Capot shoots in and gets a takedown into Greenlaw's guard.
Capot trying to control but Greenlaw is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capot trying to move into half guard but instead Greenlaw has managed to sweep!#REVR##T1#
Capot wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Greenlaw is now in half guard. #SUB2#
Capot with the active half guard here but Greenlaw passes nicely into side control.
Capot gets back to half guard.
Capot wants to control but Greenlaw is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Capot might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Greenlaw haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Greenlaw knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Capot on the ground.
Greenlaw content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Capot is trying to maintain the position but Greenlaw is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Capot is holding on to half guard well.
Still in half guard, Greenlaw seems content to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Greenlaw's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Greenlaw feints and then cracks Capot's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Capot down.
Capot shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Greenlaw as he jumps to the side.
Armando Greenlaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Capot.
Capot shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Greenlaw counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
Capot doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Greenlaw counters with a body kick that stops Capot in his tracks momentarily.
Capot swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Greenlaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Capot misses with a takedown
enabling Greenlaw to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Greenlaw.
And Capot tries to counter it with a takedown but Greenlaw pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Greenlaw lands a jab.
Greenlaw lands a front kick.
We've been told by Greenlaw's head coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Capot looks winded!
Capot has his takedown stuffed
and Greenlaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Greenlaw gets caught napping as Capot dives in and scores a takedown. Greenlaw manages to retain guard.
Capot trying to control but Greenlaw is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Armando Greenlaw dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Capot takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Capot tries for a takedown but Greenlaw circles away easily
and Greenlaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Capot is rocked!
Capot misses with a hook to the body
and Greenlaw counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Capot out cold! What a finish! Greenlaw is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Armando Greenlaw!
Armando Greenlaw retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Armando Greenlaw 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: SMASH: Zahedi vs Fleshou Jr
Date: Mar 29, 2025

#R1#
Handler fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Handler cracks Pandeya with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pandeya takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pandeya looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Handler tries to clinch up.
Handler defending well as Pandeya loads up on a big left hand.
Handler takes one to the side of the head.
Handler 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.
Pandeya misses with a low kick.
Pandeya lands with a straight right. Handler didn't see that one coming.
Handler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pandeya.
Handler throws a big shot that misses.
Pandeya changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pandeya buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #TD#
Pandeya feints and as Handler raises his hands in defense, Pandeya changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pandeya tries to free his leg and advance position but Handler is retaining full guard.
Pandeya advances position into side control!
Handler is looking for a sweep.
Pandeya tries to advance to mount but can't.
Handler holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here as Pandeya stalls from top position.#T1#
Handler is looking for a sweep.
Pandeya wants to control but Handler is keeping him busy.
Handler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pandeya trying to control the action but Handler is working from the bottom.
Handler struggling a bit here.
Pandeya wants to control but Handler is keeping him busy. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Handler is looking for a sweep.
Handler is trying to control Pandeya's posture but Pandeya avoids it. #SUB#
Pandeya tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Handler is looking to regain half guard here but Pandeya keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Pandeya tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Pandeya is looking to take a break and control but Handler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Handler is looking to regain half guard here but Pandeya keeps moving and retains side control.
Pandeya tries to advance to mount but Handler denies him.
Handler is not content to let Pandeya control the position.
Pandeya wants to take a breather but Handler manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Pandeya. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pandeya engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Handler looking to control.
Pandeya passes into half guard.
Pandeya wants to free his trapped foot but Handler is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pandeya controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Handler wants to get back to full guard.
Pandeya wants to pass to mount but Handler is defending the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Saurabh Pandeya dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Handler misses with an uppercut. Pandeya saw that one coming.
Jacob Handler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pandeya scores with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pandeya throws a nice outside leg kick.
Handler lands a lovely overhand right.
Pandeya shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pandeya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A right-left combo lands from Handler.
Pandeya fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Handler.
Pandeya on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #TD#
Pandeya shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Pandeya is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Handler wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pandeya in particular looking to stall.
Handler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
Handler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pandeya controls the pace.
Pandeya wants to control from the top but Handler keeps moving.
Pandeya won't allow Handler to sweep him here.
Pandeya wants to control from the top but Handler keeps moving.
Pandeya wants to pass the guard but Handler is keeping the position.
Handler controls Pandeya momentarily but Pandeya frees himself.
Pandeya is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Handler can do to turn this around?
Pandeya works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Handler trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no! #T2#
Handler is working to get back to half guard.
Pandeya looking to control but Handler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Pandeya has hold of Handler's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Handler manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Pandeya controlling the pace for now.
Handler is squirming around, avoiding Pandeya's attempts to control the action.
Pandeya controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Pandeya tries to control but Handler wriggling away.
Handler wants to control but Pandeya is having none of it.
Handler gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Handler is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Pandeya has latched onto it... Big trouble! Pandeya pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Handler is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Pandeya!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Saurabh Pandeya!
A very excited looking Saurabh Pandeya 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: GAMMA#1148 Buster v Wusan
Date: Mar 22, 2025

#R1#
A nice leg kick from Glover, right into the meat of the thigh.
Glover thumps Ritori with a low kick.
Glover takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Glover misses with a body shot.
Ritori throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ritori throws a quick inside leg kick.
Glover throws out a powerful jab.
Ritori lands a slapping body shot.
Ritori thows a left - swing and a miss!
Glover is looking to counter the offense by Ritori and move into the clinch.
Glover missing with a left hand there. Ritori was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Ritori was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Glover misses with a hook
and Ritori connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Glover with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Buster Glover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ritori checks a leg kick nicely.
Ritori missing with a left hand there. Glover was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Glover getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Glover has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Outlaw MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Ritori fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Glover on the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Glover. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Glover.
Glover throws a poor cross that misses
and Ritori counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Glover swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ritori takes a jab right on the kisser.
Glover lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Glover misses the body punch
and Ritori connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Glover takes one on the button.#ROC2#Glover is rocked!
Glover tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ritori was well out of range. Poor timing from Glover.
Nice cross by Glover.
Glover throws a low kick but Ritori moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Glover misses its intended target.
Ritori follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Ritori slips a straight right by Glover.
Glover throws a leg kick that misses.
Glover wants to land a leg kick but Ritori is out of range.
Ritori now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Glover tries to work over Ritori's front leg with a kick but Ritori checks it.
Ritori misses with a looping right.
Glover displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Glover clinches with his opponent.
Ritori can't find room to land a body shot as Glover controls the action.
Glover goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ritori makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Ritori. #BC2#
Ritori's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Glover moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Glover misses with a shot to the body
and Ritori counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Glover lands with a good body shot.
A slow jab from Glover misses its intended target.
Ritori is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Glover with a body shot.
Glover fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ritori is trying to counter with his kicks.
Glover misses the shot to the body.
Glover moves out of range as Ritori throws a body kick.
Ritori ducks under a wild hook from Glover.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Glover checks a leg kick.
Glover moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ritori has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ritori walks into a straight right hand from Glover.#T3#
Glover rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ritori counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ritori walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Glover takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A jab from Ritori misses.
Glover sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ritori throws a body shot but no joy.
Ritori pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ritori slips a jab from Glover.
Glover lands a glancing blow to the side of Ritori's head.
Ritori lands a jab.
Glover fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ritori has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ritori just misses with a punch to the body.
Glover tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ritori manages to circle out of the way.
Glover pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Glover is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Ritori scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Glover throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ritori sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A low kick from Glover misses
and Ritori makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Glover scores with a three punch combo!
Ritori throws a lazy right hand but Glover sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Glover. That's going to slow Ritori down.
Glover attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Glover rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Ritori to counter with a crisp jab.
Glover swings for the body but Ritori moves out of range.
Ritori appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A shot to the body from Glover misses
and Ritori connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Glover just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Glover buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Glover tries to score with a low kick but Ritori moves his leg out of the way.
Glover lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice shot by Glover.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Buster Glover dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ritori misses the shot to the body.
Ritori throws a big shot that misses.
Ritori slips a jab and a cross from Glover.
Ritori on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Glover throws a hook to the side of Ritori's head but Ritori sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Glover drops his hands momentarily and Ritori takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Glover takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ritori's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ritori walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Glover fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ritori has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Some wild striking there from Glover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritori drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Glover lands a body shot.
Glover tries to clinch up
and Ritori counters with a nice body kick. #T1#
Ritori ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ritori ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A leg kick checked by Ritori.
Glover loads up on a big right hand but Ritori slips the punch.
Ritori looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ritori wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
No joy there for Glover, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick misses from Ritori.
Ritori takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ritori misses with a looping left.
Glover thows a left - swing and a miss!
Glover throws a leg kick which misses Ritori's front leg but catches the back leg as Ritori tries to avoid it.
Glover feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ritoris jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ritori uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Glover. #T2#
Ritori uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Glover.
Glover misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little jabbing left from Ritori on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Buster Glover is winning the standup battle so far.
Glover throws a low kick but Ritori moves out of range easily.
Ritori stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Glover.
Ritori on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Glover is looking to clinch but Ritori is avoiding it.
A shot to the liver by Ritori. Beautiful body shot.
Ritori throws a body shot but no joy.
Glover thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice jab there from Ritori.
Ritori takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Glover tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ritori appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ritori takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Good work by Glover as he checks the leg kick.
Ritori looks for the body kick but Glover saw that one coming. #T3##CL#
Glover clinches with his opponent.
Good body shot from Glover.
Ritori lands with a light punch inside.
Glover lands an uppercut.
Glover tries a body shot but Ritori blocks it. #BC2#
Ritori breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ritori connects with a solid leg kick.
A left lands for Glover.
Glover staying out of range there.
Jab, jab by Glover - just one landing.
Ritori looks to land a left hand but Glover moved out of range nicely.
Glover lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ritori uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Glover.
Glover throws a chopping leg kick but Ritori manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Glover scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glover uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ritori.#T4#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Glover lands a right hook to the body.
Ritori checks a leg kick nicely.
Glover lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ritori looks to land a left hand but Glover moved out of range nicely.
Ritori throws a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Glover misses.
Ritori replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Glover blocks it well.
Ritori has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Glover misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Ritori was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Glover throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Glover is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ritori can do to turn this around?
Glover closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Glover jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Glover thuds his right hand into Ritori's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Glover blocks the body kick.
Glover tries to clinch there but Ritori circles away.
Ritori checks the leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Buster Glover dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Ritori doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Glover swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ritori.
Ritori throws a push kick but Glover slaps the foot to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ritori. Glover does a little dance to reset his feet.
Glover tries to clinch there but Ritori circles away.
Glover throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ritori stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ritori lands a nice looking body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Glover.
Ritori is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Glover.
A left lands for Glover.
Glover throws an overhand right that lands on Ritori's shoulder, as Ritori tries to avoid the shot.
Glover misses with a right hand
and Ritori cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ritori tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Glover has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ritori.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Glover, as that shot connected. #T1#
Ritori throws a leg kick but Glover sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ritori throws a half hearted mid kick.
Glover seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Glover misses with a looping right.
Glover connects with a nice looking jab.
Glover lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ritori just misses with a punch to the body.
Glover lands a jab-cross combination.
Glover checks a low kick from Ritori.
Glover cracks Ritori with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Glover throws a series of punches but Ritori moves out of range.
Glover throws a chopping leg kick but Ritori manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The fighters circling - Glover throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Glover uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ritori.
Ritori smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
A big left from Ritori misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Glover misses its intended target.
A jab from Glover misses.
Ritori now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ritori is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Glover.
Glover bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ritori with a nice cross.
Glover misses the shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Glover. Those never looked like landing.
Glover throws out a leg kick but Ritori moves out of range and Glover only half commits.
Ritori flicks out a counter leg kick but Glover steps away.
Glover tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ritori swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Glover motions for Ritori to come forward. Glover throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Glover scoring well with a low kick there.
Glover thows a left - swing and a miss!
Glover dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ritori. That did some damage!#T3#
Glover throws out a loose jab but Ritori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ritori connects with a good right hand that stumbles Glover. Glover circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ritori throws out a powerful jab.
Oh Glover is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ritori looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Glover seems to have got his legs back now.
Ritori defending well as Glover loads up on a big left hand.
Ritori explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Glover throws a right hand that misses
and Ritori counters with a stiff right hand.
Ritori slips a jab from Glover.
Glover lands a lovely overhand right.
Glover looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ritori gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ritori scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ritori changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Glover. Those never looked like landing.
Ritori lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Glover takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Glover walks into a jab.
Ritori doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Glover lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ritori lands a nice looking body kick.
Nice shot lands for Ritori.
Ritori scores with a jab to the body.
Ritori throws a low kick, looking for Glover's leg but Glover calmly moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ritori swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Glover cracks Ritori with a good jab.
Glover takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ritori misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Buster Glover did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Ritori blocks a jab.
Glover is looking to slow Ritori down with leg kicks.
Glover fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ritori.
Glover throws a jab when Ritori was well out of range.
Glover tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ritori manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ritori was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Glover fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ritori manages to avoid it.
Ritori looks to land a right hand but Glover moved out of range.
Glover is looking to counter the offense by Ritori and move into the clinch.
Glover tries to score with a low kick but Ritori moves his leg out of the way.
Glover fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ritori manages to avoid it.
Ritori jabs Glover right on the nose. Glover blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Glover ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ritori moves away.
Glover lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Glover will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Glover moves away from the strike by Ritori.
Ritori ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Ritori on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ritori scores with a hook.
Ritori throws a leg kick which misses Glover's front leg but catches the back leg as Glover tries to avoid it.
A low kick from Glover misses
and Ritori counters with a nice body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Ritori blocks the leg kick.
Ritori looks to throw a body kick#CL#
and Glover holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Ritori escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Glover digs a good body shot into Ritori's ribs.
Glover blocks a head kick by Ritori.
Glover tries to land a leg kick but Ritori saw it coming and moves away.
Ritori checks a leg kick nicely.
Ritori throws out a counter right but Glover avoids it with no problem.
Glover fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ritori on the side of the head.
Glover scores with a jab.#T2#
Glover misses with a double jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Glover throws a poor cross that misses
and Ritori counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ritori takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ritori checks a leg kick.
Glover dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ritori. That did some damage!
Glover throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Glover throws a body punch but Ritori moves out of range.
Glover throws a leg kick
and Ritori finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Glover swings for the body but Ritori moves out of range.
Ritori swings for the body but Glover moves out of range.
Ritori dodges the punch combination from Glover.
Glover backing away here, and Ritori unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ritori tries to land a front kick but Glover steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T3#
A jab from Glover misses.
Ritori replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Glover blocks it well.
Glover throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ritori is looking to land body kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Glover.
Glover connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Glover misses with a low kick as Ritori jumps back.
Glover misses with a low kick.
A lazy left from Ritori finds it's target.
Glover will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Glover uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ritori.
Ritori chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Glover can pounce on him.
Ritori slips under a jab from Glover.
Glover is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ritori.
Ritori is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Glover with a body shot.
Good shot there by Glover.#T4#
Ritori takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ritori throws the kick towards the body but Glover avoids it.
Ritori connects with a leg kick.
Glover connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ritori walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Glover will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Glover throws a body punch but Ritori moves out of range.
Glover slips a jab from Ritori.
Glover throws a jab but it's blocked by Ritori.
Ritori swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Glover tries to clinch there but Ritori circles away.
Glover is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Ritori on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Glover misses with a lunging 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.

Buster Glover had his way with Wusan Ritori in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Glover tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Glover throws a low kick, looking for Ritori's leg but Ritori calmly moves out of range.
Ritori uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Glover.
A solid leg kick lands there for Glover.
Glover is looking to chop away at Ritori's legs.
Glover throws a right hand that misses
and Ritori counters with a solid body kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Glover.
Glover cracks Ritori with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ritori misses with a looping left.
Ritori misses with an uppercut. Glover saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritori ducks under a wild hook from Glover.
Glover misses with a jab, cross combination.
Glover throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ritori uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Glover.
Buster Glover is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T1#
Ritori digs a good body shot into Glover's ribs.
Glover just misses with a punch to the body.
Glover lands a really nice looking cross but Ritori seems unphased.
Ritori checks a leg kick nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Ritori misses.
Ritori tries to land a front kick but Glover steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ritori tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Glover was well out of range. Poor timing from Ritori.
Ritori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Glover moves away.
Ritori throws a leg kick but Glover sees it coming and moves out of range.
Glover jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Glover misses with a body shot.
Ritori stuns Glover with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Glover lands a leg kick that knocks Ritori off balance momentarily.
Glover misses with a low kick.#T2#
Glover with the inside leg kick.
Glover just misses with a punch to the body.
Ritori counters with a body kick.
Glover connects with a solid leg kick.
Glover swinging wildly here.
Ritori looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ritori misses with a body kick.
Ritori throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Glover throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ritori.
A little jabbing left from Ritori on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Glover with the inside leg kick.
Ritori checks the leg kick.
Ritori swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ritori uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Glover.
Ritori is trying to counter with his kicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ritori checks a leg kick.
Ritori moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Glover looks to land a combination. Ritori sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T3#
Ritori bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Glover's head backwards.
Ritori goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Glover loads up on a big right hand but Ritori slips the punch.
Ritori checks the leg kick nicely there.
Glover misses with a right hand
and Ritori counters with a stiff right hand.
Glover is looking to clinch but Ritori is avoiding it.
Glover scores with a punch to the head.
Ritori throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Glover scores with the left hand. Ritori knows he should have avoided that one.
Ritori takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Glover scores with a jab to the head.
Ritori throws a hook but Glover avoids it easily.
Ritori swings for the body but Glover moves out of range. #T4#
Glover misses with a double jab
and Ritori counters with a straight right hand.
Ritori looks for the body kick but Glover saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Glover lands with a nice combination. Ritori backs away looking to recover.
Ritori has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Glover finds it's way round the side to connect with Ritori's head.
Ritori swats away the attempt to clinch by Glover.
Ritori goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ritori ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Glover takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Glover tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ritori was well out of range. Poor timing from Glover.
A shot to the liver by Glover. Beautiful body shot.
Wusan Ritori has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ritori walks into a left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Buster Glover showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Glover 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buster Glover!
Buster Glover retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Buster Glover thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GAMMA#1145 Hawk v Alexey
Date: Mar 15, 2025

#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Markov. That snapped Fleximario's head back.
Markov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fleximario. That one must have hurt.
Markov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fleximario counters with a thumping low kick.
Fleximario fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Markov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fleximario buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Markov throws a poor cross that misses
and Fleximario counters with a nice body kick.
Fleximario misses the shot to the body.
Markov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fleximario has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Markov looks winded!
Nice jab there from Fleximario.
Markov moves out of range of the body kick.
Markov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fleximario.
Crunch! Fleximario slams his shin into Markov's torso.
Fleximario scores with a leg kick.
Markov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fleximario can pounce on him.
Fleximario cracks a nice hook into Markov's ribs.
Fleximario fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Markov.
Fleximario ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Markov moves away.
Fleximario misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Markov. #T2#
Markov slips under a jab from Fleximario.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fleximario.
Fleximario throws a leg kick but Markov moved away.
Fleximario moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fleximario looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fleximario turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fleximario misses with a straight left.
Markov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fleximario misses with a body shot.
Fleximario getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3#
Markov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fleximario misses with a wild body shot.
Markov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fleximario throws the kick towards the body but Markov avoids it.
Hawk Fleximario seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fleximario dips to his left and cracks Markov with an uppercut!
Fleximario throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fleximario misses with a straight right.
Fleximario is looking to wear down Markov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fleximario scores with a decent looking hook.#T4#
Markov avoids a kick to the body.
A nice side step and Markov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fleximario buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fleximario cracks a nice hook into Markov's ribs.
Markov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fleximario.
Fleximario lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fleximario throws the kick towards the body but Markov avoids it.
Fleximario fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Markov manages to avoid it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Fleximario.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hawk Fleximario dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Good shot there by Fleximario.
Good work by Markov as he checks the leg kick.
Markov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Markov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hawk Fleximario is winning the standup battle so far.
Fleximario misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Markov.
Fleximario blocks a jab.
Fleximario lands a nice looking body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleximario lands a nice hook to Markov's body. Markov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fleximario connects with a solid leg kick.
Fleximario is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Markov can do to turn this around?
Fleximario moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Markov loads up on a big right hand but Fleximario slips the punch.
Fleximario is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Markov.
You can see that Markov has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Markov moves out of range of the body kick from Fleximario.
Fleximario bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Markov is breathing heavily.
Fleximario misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fleximario takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Fleximario here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Fleximario moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fleximario throws a lazy right hand but Markov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Fleximario backs off Markov throws a huge counter combo but Fleximario manages to avoid it all.
Fleximario connects with a solid leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Markov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Fleximario has got the better of the exchanges.
Fleximario lands with a nice body kick. #T2#
Markov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fleximario is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Markov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fleximario fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Markov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Markov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fleximario scores with a jab.
Fleximario explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fleximario fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Markov manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Markov! But no joy.#T3#
Markov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Markov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fleximario lands with a cross.
BOOM! Fleximario lands a beautiful left hook that drops Markov. Markov tries to recover but Fleximario is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Markov lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hawk Fleximario!
Hawk Fleximario retains his super heavyweight title!
Hawk Fleximario decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GAMMA#1146 Robson v John
Date: Mar 15, 2025

#R1#
Bond is looking to slow Hicks down with leg kicks.
Hicks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bond sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bond is looking to counter punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bond.
Bond loads up on a big right hand but Hicks slips the punch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bond - that will leave a mark!
Hicks swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bond cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Clive Hicks has been cut.
Hicks throws a body punch but Bond moves out of range.
Bond takes one to the chin there.
Hicks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bond.
Hicks takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hicks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bond throws a big shot that misses.
Hicks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bond manages to avoid it.#T1#
Hicks misses with a straight right.
Bond avoids the body shot from Hicks.
Hicks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hicks misses with an uppercut
and Bond counters with a nice kick to the body.
Bond throws a big shot that misses.
Hicks misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bond counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hicks looks to score with a jab to the body but Bond is just out of range.
Hicks 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.
Hicks ducks under a wild hook from Bond.
Hicks shoots in but Bond avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hicks misses with a body shot.
Hicks is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bond rather than just go for the knockout.
Bond throws a jab but it's blocked by Hicks. #T2#
Bond slips a jab from Hicks.
Bond is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bond moves away.
Bond throws a body shot but no joy.
Hicks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bond.
Bond feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hicks missing with a left hand there. Bond was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Bond was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hicks.
Hicks punishes Bond's body with a nice straight punch.
Hicks is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Hicks checks the leg kick.
Hicks lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hicks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bond.
Bond connects with a body shot that sends Hicks's belly button to the back.
Hicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bond dips to his left and cracks Hicks with an uppercut!#T3#
Hicks cracks a nice hook into Bond's ribs.
Bond connects with a single shot there.
Bond connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hicks swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bond counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hicks's knee momentarily.
We've been told by Bond's head coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bond looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hicks with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bond cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gunner Bond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clive Hicks.
Hicks just misses with a punch to the body.
Hicks throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Bond counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hicks! Bond lets Hicks back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Hicks is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hicks digs a good body shot into Bond's ribs.
Hicks is still on wobbly legs! Can Bond finish him?
Hicks moves out of range of the strikes.
Good leg kick by Bond.
Hicks seems to have recovered his senses.
Bond steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hicks.#T4#
Hicks misses with a hook.
And Bond counters with a quick kick to the body but Hicks blocks it.
Nice cross by Bond.#CUT#That has opened up Clive Hicks's cut even more.
Hicks throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Bond counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hicks! Bond lets Hicks back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Hicks takes a swing at Bond's ribcage but misses.
Bond gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Hicks counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bond won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hicks throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Bond works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Hicks takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bond gets back to full guard.
Bond has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gunner Bond dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clive Hicks'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#
Hicks thuds a left hand into Bond's body.
Hicks lands a jab to Bond's midsection.
Bond connects with a right hand. Hicks shakes it off.
Clive Hicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bond pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hicks shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bond counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks has his takedown stuffed
letting Bond counter with a right hand.
Hicks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bond throws out the jab.
Bond avoids the body shot from Hicks. #T1#
Hicks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bond is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hicks fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bond looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bond is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bond lands with a good body shot.
A swing and a miss from Bond.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hicks. Bond does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hicks fails with the takedown.
Gunner Bond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clive Hicks.
Bond slips under a jab.
Hicks has his takedown stuffed
and Bond counters with an outside leg kick.
Hicks closes the distance and clinches up with Bond, looking for a takedown. Hicks pushes Bond against the cage but Bond circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T2#
Bond is looking to land body kicks.
Hicks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bond takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bond looks to land a right hand but Hicks moved out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bond on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice body kick from Bond.
Bond misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hicks on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hicks shoots and misses
letting Bond counter with a right hand.
Hicks throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bond makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hicks really felt that one!
Hicks is breathing heavily.
Bond looks to score with a jab to the body but Hicks is just out of range.
Hicks takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T3##TD2#
Hicks throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bond was covering up waiting for the punch and Hicks finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hicks wants to control from the top but Bond keeps moving.
Hicks throws a strike but Bond rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Bond content to stall in guard here.
Hicks wants to sweep but no luck.
Bond showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hicks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hicks pulls Bond in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Bond is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hicks wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bond is now in half guard.
Hicks is trying to control but Bond passes into side control!
Hicks manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bond's best efforts.
Bond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hicks can do to turn this around?
Hicks trying to get back to full guard but Bond takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Hicks is looking to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gunner Bond dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Clive Hicks's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hicks lands with a good body shot.
Hicks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bond slips under a jab.
Hicks swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bond counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hicks. Bond does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bond dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hicks. That did some damage!
Hicks misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Hicks misses
and Bond counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bond throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hicks checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jab, jab by Hicks - just one landing. #T1#
Hicks shoots and misses
and Bond connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#The cut above Clive Hicks's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hicks just misses with a punch to the body.
Hicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bond misses with a body shot.
Hicks misses with a body shot
and Bond connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bond tried to score with a low kick but Hicks checks it.
Hicks fails with a takedown attempt.
Bond pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clive Hicks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hicks misses the shot to the body.
Bond appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hicks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bond takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hicks misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bond counters with a good low kick that Hicks was not able to check.
Hicks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hicks looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bond moves away.
Hicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bond throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hicks crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bond - the referee stops the clock and Hicks gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bond. Hicks manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hicks lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bond throws a front kick that sends Hicks stumbling back into the cage.
Bond swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Hicks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gunner Bond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clive Hicks.
Hicks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bond throws a shot from downtown. Hicks moves away and avoids it.
Hicks has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bond.
Bond lands a jab to the head.
Bond scores with a leg kick.
Hicks tries for a takedown but Bond sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bond throws a good cross that connects.
Bond lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Hicks crumples to the floor! Bond milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gunner Bond!
Gunner Bond seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: j_j
Date: Mar 10, 2025

#R1#
Latharnach thows a leg kick but Chamaecyparis checks it
and Chamaecyparis counters with a low kick, right behind Latharnach 's knee.
Latharnach misses with a low kick.
Chamaecyparis looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Latharnach throws a leg kick which misses Chamaecyparis's front leg but catches the back leg as Chamaecyparis tries to avoid it.
A nice leg kick from Latharnach, right into the meat of the thigh.
Latharnach on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Chamaecyparis throws a body shot but no joy.
Chamaecyparis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Latharnach checks it well.
Latharnach dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chamaecyparis. That did some damage!
Chamaecyparis misses with a low kick.
Latharnach was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A low kick lands for Chamaecyparis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Latharnach will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chamaecyparis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Latharnach swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chamaecyparis thumps Latharnach with a low kick.
Latharnach dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chamaecyparis. That did some damage!
Chamaecyparis misses with a low kick.#T1#
Chamaecyparis misses with a low kick as Latharnach jumps back.
Latharnach is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chamaecyparis with a body shot.
Chamaecyparis throws a leg kick
and Latharnach counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
An inside leg kick lands from Latharnach.
Chamaecyparis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Latharnach ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chamaecyparis moves away.
Latharnach throws an overhand right that lands on Chamaecyparis's shoulder, as Chamaecyparis tries to avoid the shot.
Latharnach turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chamaecyparis thows a leg kick but Latharnach checks it
and Latharnach counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Latharnach keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chamaecyparis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chamaecyparis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chamaecyparis throws a leg kick that is checked
and Latharnach counters with a leg kick.
Latharnach displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chamaecyparis throws out the jab. #T2#
Chamaecyparis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Latharnach.
Latharnach throws a leg kick that misses.
Chamaecyparis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Latharnach.
Chamaecyparis throws a front kick aimed at Latharnach's knee but Latharnach avoids it well.
Latharnach scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Latharnach throws a right hand that misses
and Chamaecyparis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Latharnach uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chamaecyparis.
Chamaecyparis tries to work over Latharnach's front leg with a kick but Latharnach checks it.
Latharnach feints a counter leg kick.
Latharnach moves out of range of the leg kick from Chamaecyparis.
Latharnach feints a counter leg kick.
Chamaecyparis throws a leg kick
and Latharnach counters with an inside leg kick.
Latharnach lands a slapping body shot.
Chamaecyparis is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Latharnach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chamaecyparis was well out of range. Poor timing from Latharnach.
Kush Chamaecyparis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fionnlagh Latharnach is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chamaecyparis throws a solid leg kick but Latharnach takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chamaecyparis.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fionnlagh Latharnach comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Latharnach 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Fionnlagh Latharnach!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Fionnlagh Latharnach!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Fionnlagh Latharnach!

Fionnlagh Latharnach wins by unanimous decision!
Fionnlagh Latharnach seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: MMA Hype -39-
Date: Mar 05, 2025

#R1#
Sanford jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Greenlaw quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Greenlaw throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanford lands with a good body shot.
Greenlaw takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT2#It looks like Armando Greenlaw has been cut.
Greenlaw misses with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Sanford clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanford.
Sanford struggles to land a body shot inside as Greenlaw controls his hands. #BC#
Greenlaw breaks the clinch.
A left and a right from Sanford both land. Nice combination.
Sanford looks for the body kick but Greenlaw saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Greenlaw misses the target.
Sanford defending well as Greenlaw loads up on a big left hand.
Sanford moves out of range as Greenlaw throws a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanford misses the shot to the body.
Sanford stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sanford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Greenlaw connects with a nice looking jab.
Sanford cracks Greenlaw with a good jab.
Sanford tries to clinch but Greenlaw is having none of it.
Greenlaw throwing a counter right hand but Sanford manages to avoid it.
Sanford wants to clinch.
Greenlaw moves out of range of the strikes.
Greenlaw was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sanford lands with a shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Greenlaw.
We've been told by Greenlaw's head coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sanford shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Greenlaw was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sanford.
Sanford throws a poor cross that misses
and Greenlaw counters with a body kick.
Greenlaw moves into range and connects with a jab.
Greenlaw lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping body kick lands there for Greenlaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanford works Greenlaw's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Sanford digs a good body shot into Greenlaw's ribs.
Nathan Sanford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Greenlaw blocks the leg kick.
Sanford lands a body shot.
Greenlaw takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Greenlaw scores with a jab. Sanford acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Greenlaw steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanford.
Sanford throws a lazy uppercut
and Greenlaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Greenlaw thows a body kick. Sanford tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Armando Greenlaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanford connects with a looping right hand.
Sanford throws a sloppy head kick and Greenlaw moves out of range easily.
As Sanford backs away, Greenlaw returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A low kick from Sanford misses
and Greenlaw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Greenlaw is looking to slow Sanford down with leg kicks. #T3#
Sanford fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sanford ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Greenlaw steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanford.
Greenlaw was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sanford throws a looping overhand right but Greenlaw ducks down to avoid it.
Sanford throws a wild body kick that Greenlaw sees coming a mile off.
Greenlaw lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sanford throws a leg kick
letting Greenlaw counter with a right hand.
Sanford waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Greenlaw.
Sanford misses with a hook to the body
and Greenlaw counters with a nice body kick.
Greenlaw connects with a leg kick.
Sanford swings away with a body shot that misses
and Greenlaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Greenlaw wants to slow Sanford down by chopping away at his legs.
Sanford throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Greenlaw counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sanford's knee momentarily.
Greenlaw throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
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!
Greenlaw misses with a body kick.
Greenlaw connects with a body shot that sends Sanford's belly button to the back.
Sanford throws a leg kick but Greenlaw checks it.
Greenlaw on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Greenlaw walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT2#Armando Greenlaw's cut is getting worse.
Greenlaw moves away from the strike by Sanford.
Greenlaw was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sanford uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Greenlaw.
Sanford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Greenlaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sanford.
Greenlaw takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Greenlaw misses the shot to the body.
Sanford wants to clinch but Greenlaw slips to the side
and Sanford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanford is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sanford swings away with a body shot that misses
and Greenlaw counters with a thumping low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nathan Sanford will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Armando Greenlaw's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Greenlaw sizes up Sanford with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Greenlaw lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Greenlaw looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A swing and a miss from Sanford.
Greenlaw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sanford swings widly with a right hand
enabling Greenlaw to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanford's corner calls for a 1-2. Sanford obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sanford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Greenlaw throws a quick counter head kick but Sanford was just out of range.
Sanford tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Greenlaw buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greenlaw with the inside leg kick.
Sanford throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Greenlaw counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sanford avoids a kick to the body.
Sanford's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sanford throws a body punch but Greenlaw moves out of range. #T1#
Sanford throws a sloppy head kick and Greenlaw moves out of range easily.
Sanford takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Greenlaw misses with an uppercut. Sanford saw that one coming.
A solid body kick from Greenlaw.
Sanford misses the body punch
and Greenlaw counters with an outside leg kick.
Sanford scoring well with a low kick there.
Sanford throws a low kick but Greenlaw moves out of range easily.
Greenlaw takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sanford throws a leg kick
and Greenlaw counters with a stiff right hand.
Greenlaw takes one to the chin there.
Sanford throws a poor cross that misses
and Sanford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Greenlaw on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sanford pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sanford misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Greenlaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Sanford misses with a jab to the body
and Greenlaw counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Sanford is rocked!
Sanford throws an off balance right hand
and Greenlaw counters with a good low kick that Sanford was not able to check.
Sanford is still on wobbly legs! Can Greenlaw finish him?
Sanford is breathing heavily.
A good leg kick by Greenlaw.
Greenlaw drops Sanford with a straight right hand, right on the button! Greenlaw follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Armando Greenlaw!
Armando Greenlaw retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Armando Greenlaw 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: GAMMA#1142 Young v Wang
Date: Mar 01, 2025

#R1#
Glover dips to his left and cracks Ritori with an uppercut!
Glover is looking to slow Ritori down with leg kicks.
Ritori walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Glover checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Glover cracks Ritori with a right hand to the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Glover.
Ritori throws a half hearted mid kick.
Glover lands with a cross.
Glover misses with a body shot
and Ritori counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Glover getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Buster Glover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Glover throws an overhand right that lands on Ritori's shoulder, as Ritori tries to avoid the shot.
Ritori looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Glover lands with an overhand left.
Glover staying out of range there.
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!
Glover with the inside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Ritori 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Glover tries to clinch but Ritori is having none of it.
Ritori with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Glover to score with a decent uppercut.
Glover checks the leg kick.
Glover is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ritori on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Glover keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ritori.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Glover. Ritori does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Ritori wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Glover checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Glover looks to throw the jab but Ritori is out of range.
Glover is looking to slow Ritori down with leg kicks.
Ritori misses with a low kick as Glover jumps back.
Glover lands with a nice body punch.
Glover uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ritori lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Glover misses with a right hand
enabling Ritori to counter with a crisp jab.
Glover wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Glover throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Glover moves away from the strike by Ritori.
Ritori swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Glover throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ritori bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ritori throwing a counter right hand but Glover manages to avoid it.
Ritori uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Glover.#T2#
Glover throws a hook to the side of Ritori's head but Ritori sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ritori uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Glover.
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!
Glover rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ritori counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Glover throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Glover throws a right hand that misses
and Ritori counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Glover dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Glover ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ritori moves away.#CL2#
Glover gets a clinch.
Glover tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Glover lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ritori backwards.
Ritori scores with a hook to the body.
Glover working aggressively here.
Ritori lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Glover backwards.
Ritori scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ritori struggles to land a body shot inside as Glover controls his hands.
Ritori tries to throw a body punch but Glover avoids it by throwing Ritori back against the cage.
Glover is leaning against Ritori and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Glover throws a punch but it's blocked by Ritori.
Ritori tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Glover misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Glover blocks a body shot from Ritori.
Glover lands a body punch.
Ritori lands a left hand that snaps the head of Glover backwards.
A shot in the inside from Glover.
Ritori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Glover's elbow.
Glover misses with a hook to the ribs.
Glover lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ritori backwards.
Ritori throws a punch but it's blocked by Glover.
Ritori doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Glover scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Glover.
Glover lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ritori backwards.
Glover throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ritoris head.
Glover misses with some punches.
Ritori blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Glover lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ritori.
Ritori tries to work over Glover's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Glover lands a body punch in the clinch.
Glover misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Glover pushes Ritori back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T4#
Glover pushes Ritori back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Glover - that landed with a thud.
Glover blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ritori makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ritori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Glover's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Glover scores with a nice short uppercut.
Glover throws a punch but it's blocked by Ritori.
Glover lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ritori working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ritori lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ritori can't find room to land a body shot as Glover controls the action.
Glover working aggressively here.
Ritori misses with a punch on the inside.
Glover lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ritori backwards.
Glover has a couple of punches blocked by Ritori.
Glover lands a body punch in the clinch.
Glover lands a nice shot to the body.
Ritori is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Glover is leaning against Ritori and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Glover presses Ritori against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Glover pushes Ritori back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Glover digs a right hand into Ritori's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ritori's gas tank.
Ritori blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Buster Glover 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#
Ritori takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A bone on bone clash there as Ritori blocks the leg kick.
Ritori fires out a quick counter leg kick but Glover just manages to avoid it.
Glover looks to land a right hand but Ritori moved out of range.
A jab lands there for Glover.
Glover misses with a body shot.
Ritori slips a jab from Glover.
Glover throws a leg kick which misses Ritori's front leg but catches the back leg as Ritori tries to avoid it.
A jab from Glover misses.
Glover swings away with a body shot that misses
and Glover takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ritori looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ritori throws a push kick but Glover slaps the foot to one side.
Glover wants to counter with a clinch but Ritori pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover throws a good cross that connects.
Nice body punch from Glover. #CL2#
Glover has Ritori up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Glover lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ritori misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Glover has a couple of punches blocked by Ritori.
A short right from Glover.
A right hook to the body lands for Ritori.
Glover throws a punch but it's blocked by Ritori.
Ritori tries to throw a body punch but Glover avoids it by throwing Ritori back against the cage.
Glover can't find room to land a body shot as Ritori controls the action.
Ritori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ritori misses with a hook to the ribs.
Glover misses with some punches.
Glover makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ritori misses with a hook to the ribs.
Glover lands a nice uppercut.
Buster Glover seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Glover fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ritori fails to land.
Ritori lands a shot to the body.
Glover tries to work over Ritori's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Glover has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ritori lands with a light punch inside.
Ritori blocks a body shot from Glover.
Ritori struggles to land a body shot inside as Glover controls his hands.
Glover lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Ritori. #T2#
Glover blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glover working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Ritori.
Glover misses with a body punch.
Glover tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ritori can't find room to land a body shot as Glover controls the action.
Glover misses with a punch to the body.
Glover tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ritori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ritori lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ritori's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Glover lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Glover tries to throw a body punch but Ritori avoids it by throwing Glover back against the cage.
Glover misses with some punches.
Glover tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ritori's elbow.
Ritori lands a nice uppercut.
Glover lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ritori swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Glover misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Glover misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Glover.
Ritori lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Glover backwards. #T3#
Ritori prevents a body shot from Glover.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ritori.
Glover lands with a right to the head.
Glover cracks Ritori with a nice body shot.
Ritori has a couple of punches blocked by Glover.
Ritori prevents a body shot from Glover.
Glover fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ritori tries to throw a body punch but Glover avoids it by throwing Ritori back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Glover.
Glover stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Glover misses with the head strike.
Ritori lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Glover on the inside.
Ritori struggles to land a body shot inside as Glover controls his hands.
A short left from Glover.
Glover tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ritori's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Glover.
Glover pushes Ritori back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Glover lands a hook that snaps the head of Ritori backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Glover throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ritoris head. #T4#
Glover lands a left hand.
Glover lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ritori.
Glover throws a head punch that misses.
Glover swings wildly with an uppercut but Ritori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Glover misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ritori struggles to land a body shot inside as Glover controls his hands.
Glover blocking some punches.
Glover misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Ritori.
Glover throws a punch but it's blocked by Ritori.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ritori.
Glover lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ritori misses with a short punch on the inside.
Glover tries to throw a body punch but Ritori avoids it by throwing Glover back against the cage.
A short left from Glover.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Glover.
A short right from Glover.
Good body shot from Glover.
Glover scores with a nice hook to the head.
Glover misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Buster Glover showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Ritori has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Glover.
Ritori takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL2#
Glover rushes Ritori and presses him up against the cage.
Glover lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ritori backwards.
Ritori misses with a body punch.
Ritori throws a punch but it's blocked by Glover.
Ritori scores with a shoulder strike.
Ritori tries a body shot but Glover blocks it.
Glover works on Ritori's body with a couple of short punches.
Glover misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Glover scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Glover.
Glover misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover lands a body shot.
Glover scores with a shot to the side of Ritori's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Glover gets through Ritori's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glover misses with some punches.
Ritori blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Glover tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ritori's elbow.
Ritori misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
A short left from Ritori.
Glover lands a hook that snaps the head of Ritori backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Glover.
Ritori struggles to land a body shot inside as Glover controls his hands.
Glover swings wildly with an uppercut but Ritori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Glover misses with some punches.
Ritori blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ritori blocks an uppercut.
Ritori lands an uppercut.
Glover tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ritori goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Glover tries a body shot but Ritori blocks it.
Glover misses with a punch on the inside.
Ritori misses with a punch to the body.
Glover blocks an uppercut.
Ritori doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Glover misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Glover doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Glover.
Ritori tries to work over Glover's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Ritori blocks a body shot from Glover.
Ritori works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ritori struggles to land a body shot inside as Glover controls his hands.
Glover misses with some punches.
Glover blocks a couple of punches on the 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!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Glover.
Ritori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Glover can't find room to land a body shot as Ritori controls the action.
Glover misses with a body punch.
Glover blocks a body shot from Ritori.
Ritori struggles to land a body shot inside as Glover controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Glover.
Glover misses with a body punch.
Glover digs a right hand into Ritori's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ritori's gas tank.
Glover lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ritori.
Glover misses with a short punch on the inside.
Glover goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Glover blocks a body shot from Ritori.
Glover lands a hook that snaps the head of Ritori backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Glover. #T3#
Ritori blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Glover fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Glover struggles to land a body shot inside as Ritori controls his hands.
Glover misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Glover.
Glover scores with a hook to the body.
Ritori takes a shot to the head.
Glover cracks Ritori with a nice body shot.
Glover lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ritori backwards.
Glover tries a body shot but Ritori blocks it.
Glover scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Glover.
Ritori working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Glover swings wildly with an uppercut but Ritori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ritori prevents a body shot from Glover.
Glover lands a hook that snaps the head of Ritori backwards.
Glover tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Glover misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ritori blocks a body shot from Glover. #T4#
Glover prevents a body shot from Ritori.
Glover lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ritori backwards.
A short left from Ritori.
Ritori tries to throw a body punch but Glover avoids it by throwing Ritori back against the cage.
Ritori gets through Glover's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ritori tries to throw a body punch but Glover avoids it by throwing Ritori back against the cage.
Glover digs a right hand into Ritori's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ritori's gas tank.
Glover lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Glover misses with a body punch.
Glover lands a body shot in the clinch.
Glover lands with a short shot to the head.
Glover lands a body punch in the clinch.
Glover lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Glover.
Glover lands with a right to the head.
Glover lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ritori backwards.
Glover presses Ritori against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Glover.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Glover.
Glover pushes Ritori back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Buster Glover really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
An inside leg kick lands from Glover.
Ritori throws a half hearted mid kick.
Glover scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ritori takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Glover misses with a right hand
and Ritori cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Glover with a nice cross.
Glover throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ritori counters with a nice leg kick.
Buster Glover seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Glover moves out of range as Ritori throws a body kick.
Glover fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Glover fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ritori looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Glover moves out of range of the leg kick from Ritori.
Glover misses the shot to the body.
Ritori swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Glover feints and then cracks Ritori's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ritori down.
Glover throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ritori counters with a lovely shot to the body.
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!
Glover fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ritori manages to avoid it.#T1#
Ritori uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Glover.
Glover tries to close the distance and clinch but Ritori swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Glover dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ritori. That did some damage!
Glover missing with a left hand there. Ritori was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ritori avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ritori slips a jab from Glover.
Ritori uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Glover.
Glover misses with an uppercut.
Glover takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Glover moves forwards but Ritori connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Glover works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice shot by Ritori.
Glover swings for the body but Ritori moves out of range.
Glover uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ritori. #T2##CL2#
Ritori tries to keep at a distance but Glover has taken the fight into the clinch.
Glover lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Glover tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Ritori.
Glover pushes Ritori back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ritori lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ritori struggles to land a body shot inside as Glover controls his hands.
Glover makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ritori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Glover's elbow.
Ritori digs a right hand underneath Glover's ribcage. Glover let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ritori scores with a hook to the body.
Ritori scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ritori lands a body punch in the clinch.
Glover is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ritori working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ritori lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ritori creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ritori goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Glover blocks a body shot from Ritori. #T3#
Ritori tries to work over Glover's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ritori's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ritori misses with some punches.
Ritori lands a left hand that snaps the head of Glover backwards.
Ritori lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ritori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Glover's elbow.
Glover lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Ritori scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ritori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ritori.
Ritori lands a right hand that snaps the head of Glover backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Glover fails to land.
Glover swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ritori working aggressively here.
Glover blocks a body shot from Ritori.
Glover throws a punch but it's blocked by Ritori.
Ritori blocking some punches.
Ritori misses with a body punch.
Ritori blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ritori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Glover's elbow. #T4#
Ritori misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ritori misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ritori lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ritori.
Ritori struggles to land a body shot inside as Glover controls his hands.
Glover misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ritori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ritori misses with a punch on the inside.
Glover swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ritori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ritori lands a nice shot to the body.
Ritori lands a right hand.
Ritori lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Glover blocks a body shot from Ritori.
Glover tries to throw a body punch but Ritori avoids it by throwing Glover back against the cage.
Ritori is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ritori pushes Glover back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Ritori.
Ritori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Glover.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wusan Ritori had his way with Buster Glover in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Glover misses with a low kick.
Glover tries to close the distance and clinch but Ritori swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And Ritori counters with a quick kick to the body but Glover blocks it.
Glover throws a body shot but no joy.
Ritori was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ritori displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Glover throws out the jab.
Ritori looks to land a right hand but Glover moved out of range.
Glover tries a low kick but Ritori avoids it.
Ritori misses with a hook.
Glover takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ritori chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Glover can pounce on him.
Glover lands a jab-cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Glover.
Glover jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Glover throws a leg kick but Ritori checks it.
Ritori takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ritori on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Buster Glover is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T1#
Glover ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ritori moves away.
Good shot there by Ritori.
Glover cracks Ritori with a good jab.
Glover misses with an uppercut.
Glover throws a good cross that connects.
A jab lands there for Glover.
Ritori swings for the body but Glover moves out of range.
Ritori shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Glover ducks right into an uppercut from Ritori.
Glover fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ritori.
Ritori looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ritori keeps the fight on the outside.
Ritori slips under a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Ritori blocks the leg kick.
Ritori on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T2#
Glover swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ritori throwing a counter right hand but Glover manages to avoid it.
Glover throws a hook to the side of Ritori's head but Ritori sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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!
Glover throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ritori on the side of the head.
Glover misses with a looping left.
A solid leg kick lands there for Glover.
Glover will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Glover misses with an uppercut.
Ritori was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Glover avoids a kick to the body.
Ritori bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Glover's head.
Ritori blocks a jab.
Ritori was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ritori lands a nice looking kick to the body. Glover takes a step back to recover.
Glover tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ritori was well out of range. Poor timing from Glover.
Glover misses with a lunging right hand
and Ritori counters with a straight right hand.
Glover rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ritori counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Glover throws a big shot that misses.
Glover throws a poor cross that misses
and Ritori finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Glover is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ritori moves out of range of the leg kick from Glover.
Ritori looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Glover takes one to the chin there.
Glover connects with a body shot.
Glover on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Glover, as that shot connected.
Glover ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ritori moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Ritori on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Glover misses with a straight right.
Ritori bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ritori lands with a hook. Glover tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ritori checks a leg kick.
Glover fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ritori manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Glover misses its intended target.
Ritori fires out a quick counter leg kick but Glover just manages to avoid it.#T4#
Glover scores with a leg kick.
A jab from Glover misses.
Ritori uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Glover.
Ritori swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Glover swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Glover cracks a nice hook into Ritori's ribs.
Glover slips a jab from Ritori.
Good shot there by Glover.
Glover lands an overhand right.
Ritori misses with a hook.
Ritori scores with a jab.
Glover connects with a jab.
Glover turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Glover moves in looking to clinch but Ritori pushes him off.
Wusan Ritori has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Glover lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Glover jabs Ritori to the body, keeping him at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Buster Glover comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Glover 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buster Glover!
Buster Glover is the new middleweight champion!
Buster Glover seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: NYF 106: Perry vs Garcia
Date: Mar 01, 2025

#R1#
Perry lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Garcia tries to bum rush Perry with a series of wild strikes but Perry uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Perry scores with a sloppy right hand. Garcia should have avoided that one. #CUT#It looks like Leonardo Pancho Garcia has been cut.
Perry thows a leg kick but Garcia checks it
letting Garcia counter with a right hand.
Perry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garcia.
Perry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garcia.
Perry doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Garcia throws a hook but Perry blocks it.
Garcia throws a body shot but no joy.
Garcia loads up on a big right hand but Perry slips the punch.
Garcia misses with a straight right.
Garcia just misses with a punch to the body.
Perry misses with a shot to the body
and Garcia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Perry defending well as Garcia loads up on a big left hand.
Perry looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perry throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T1#
Perry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garcia.
Perry ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Perry takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Garcia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Perry swings for the body but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Garcia misses with an uppercut. Perry saw that one coming.
Garcia wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Garcia lands a glancing blow to the side of Perry's head.
A swing and a miss from Garcia.
Perry lands with a shot to the body.
Garcia throws a jab but it's blocked by Perry.
Perry defending well as Garcia loads up on a big left hand.
Garcia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Garcia missing with a left hand there. Perry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Garcia throws a jab when Perry was well out of range.
Perry seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Perry walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Garcia checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Garcia chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Perry can pounce on him.
Garcia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perry.
Garcia digs a good body shot into Perry's ribs.
Perry swings widly with a right hand
and Garcia counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Perry thinking.
Garcia connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Garcia misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Perry has managed to clinch.
Perry fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Perry blocking some punches. #T3#
Perry can't find room to land a body shot as Garcia controls the action.
Garcia prevents a body shot from Perry.
Garcia takes a shot to the head.
Perry prevents a body shot from Garcia.
Garcia lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Perry.
Perry is working Garcia over against the cage.
Perry throws an elbow but it misses.
Garcia stalling.
Good body shot from Perry.
Garcia misses with some punches.
Perry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Perry tries a body shot but Garcia blocks it.
Garcia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Perry misses with an elbow strike.
Perry misses with a body punch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Perry lands an elbow inside.
Garcia prevents a body shot from Perry.
Perry pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Perry lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Garcia jumps guard but Perry turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Perry has a couple of punches blocked by Garcia.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia blocks an uppercut.
Perry lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Perry.
Garcia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Perry misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garcia avoids the elbow strike from Perry, against the cage.
Garcia avoids a wild elbow strike from Perry.
Nice body punch from Perry - that landed with a thud.
Garcia tries to throw a body punch but Perry avoids it by throwing Garcia back against the cage.
Garcia tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Perry blocks an uppercut.
Perry is working Garcia over against the cage.
Garcia jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Perry walks away with a smile on his face. Garcia gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kawainui Perry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardo Pancho Garcia.
Perry looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Garcia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perry.
Perry appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Garcia misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Leonardo Pancho Garcia will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Pancho Garcia'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#
Perry moves out of range as Garcia strikes.
Perry lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Leonardo Pancho Garcia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Perry misses with a body kick.
Garcia scores with a one two! Perry had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Garcia misses with an uppercut. Perry saw that one coming.
A punch combination from Garcia misses.
A little feinted left hand from Perry on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Perry instigates a clinch.
Perry tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Perry lands a right hand.
Garcia can't find room to land a body shot as Perry controls the action.
Garcia tries to work over Perry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Perry throws an elbow but it misses.
Kawainui Perry has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Perry lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good body shot from Perry.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perry stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Perry lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Garcia takes an elbow to the temple. #ROC#Garcia is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Leonardo Pancho Garcia's cut even more.#T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Perry creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Garcia is still on wobbly legs! Can Perry finish him?
A quick uppercut on the inside from Perry.
Perry creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Garcia! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Perry.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kawainui Perry!
Kawainui Perry is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Kawainui Perry, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: MMA Hype -37-
Date: Feb 26, 2025

#R1#
Calland lets loose with a powerful body kick. Watson will feel that in the morning.
Watson blocks a low kick nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Calland. That's going to slow Watson down.
Rune Calland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calland swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Watson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nice jab there from Calland.
Calland listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Watson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Calland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Watson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Calland throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Watson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Calland takes a swing at Watson's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calland lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fighters circle momentarily. Calland darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Calland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Watson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Calland throws a leg kick but Watson checks it. #T1#
Calland throws a leg kick
and Watson counters with a head kick.
Calland throws out a powerful jab.
Calland misses with an uppercut. Watson saw that one coming.
Watson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Calland scores with a body shot.
Calland lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Watson clinches up with Calland and pushes him back against the cage.
Calland lands a body punch in the clinch.
Watson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Calland has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC2#
Calland escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Calland lands a head shot.
Calland scores with a hook to the body. Watson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Calland tries to land a leg kick but Watson saw it coming and moves away.
Watson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
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!
Calland throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Watson avoids a kick to the body. #T2#
The fighters circling - Calland throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Watson misses the target.
Calland has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Calland. Watson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Watson moves out of range of the strikes.
Calland scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Calland with a nice calf kick.
Calland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watson was well out of range. Poor timing from Calland.
Watson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Calland throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Watson tries to counter by clinching up but Calland breaks away and moves out of range.
Calland throws a body shot but no joy.
Watson is looking to counter with head kicks.
Watson avoids a kick to the body.
Calland jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Calland gets off balance looking for a body kick#CL#
and Watson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Watson keeps control of Calland as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3#
Calland throws a punch but it's blocked by Watson.
Calland struggles to land a body shot inside as Watson controls his hands.
Watson tries a knee to the head but Calland blocks it.
Watson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Calland has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Watson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Calland lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Watson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Calland.
Watson tries a knee to the head but Calland blocks it.
Watson misses with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Calland's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Calland manages to break the clinch.
Calland digs a good body shot into Watson's ribs.
Watson tries to move into range but Calland moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jab, jab by Calland - just one landing.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Calland.
Some bone on bone action there as Watson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Watson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Calland lands a really nice looking cross but Watson seems unphased. #T4#
Watson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Calland.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab lands there for Calland.
Calland lands a nice hook to Watson's body. Watson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Calland scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Calland throws a lazy uppercut
and Watson counters with a big head kick but Calland shrugs it off.
Calland looks to throw the jab but Watson is out of range.
Watson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Calland.
Calland throws a hook but Watson avoids it easily.
Calland throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Watson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Calland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Watson manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Calland.
Calland swings for the body but Watson moves out of range.
Calland scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rune Calland dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Watson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Calland scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Calland throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
As Calland tries to get set, Watson tries to push him back and clinch up but Calland manages to avoid the attempt.
Rune Calland seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Calland lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Calland looks to score with a jab to the body but Watson is just out of range.
Calland misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL#
and Watson counters by moving into the clinch.
Calland is trying to force a seperation but Watson has the dominant position.
Watson misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Calland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A clash of legs there as Watson blocks the low kick.
Watson moves out of range as Calland strikes.
Watson is looking to counter the offense by Calland and move into the clinch.
That kick from Calland tenderised Watson's leg. Watson is trying to keep his angry face on.
A jab lands there for Calland.
Calland has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Calland scores with a jab.
Calland throws a half hearted mid kick.
Calland fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Watson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Watson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Calland lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Watson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Calland connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Watson momentarily.
Calland fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Calland throws a leg kick that is checked
and Watson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Calland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Watson is looking to counter the offense by Calland and move into the clinch.
A jab lands there for Calland.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Calland turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Calland lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A solid body kick from Calland.
Calland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Watson manages to avoid it.
Watson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Watson walks into a left hand.
A swing and a miss from Calland.
Watson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Calland jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Watson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Watson blocks a leg kick.
Watson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Calland throws an off balance right hand
letting Watson counter with a right hand.
Calland misses with a right hand
and Watson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Calland moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
Calland throws a leg kick but Watson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Watson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A nice inside leg kick there by Calland. That's going to slow Watson down.
Calland misses with a body shot.
Watson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Watson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Calland.
Calland gets off balance looking for a body kick#CL#
and Watson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Watson.
Calland blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Calland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Watson throws a sloppy head kick and Calland moves out of range easily.
Calland throws a lazy uppercut
and Watson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Calland is looking to score with low kicks.
As Calland backs away, Watson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Calland is looking to land body kicks.
Watson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Watson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Calland scores with a jab to the head. #T4#
Calland throws a leg kick which misses Watson's front leg but catches the back leg as Watson tries to avoid it.
Calland throws a lazy uppercut
and Watson counters with a straight right hand.
Calland pushes Watson away with a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Calland.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Calland, as that shot connected.
Watson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Calland wants to land a leg kick but Watson is out of range.
Calland just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromWatson.
Calland throws an overhand right that lands on Watson's shoulder, as Watson tries to avoid the shot.
Watson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Calland misses with a right hand
and Watson counters with a straight right hand.
Calland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Watson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Calland throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Watson counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rune Calland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Watson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Calland misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the body from Calland misses
and Watson counters with an inside leg kick.
Calland throws a low kick but Watson moves out of range easily.
Watson walks into a left hand.
Watson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Calland manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Calland looks to land a left hand but Watson moved out of range nicely.
As Calland backs away, Watson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Calland is looking to chop away at Watson's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Calland scores with a nice right hand.
Watson ducks under a wild hook from Calland.
Calland connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Calland throws a big shot that misses.
Watson tries to counter by clinching up but Calland breaks away and moves out of range.
Calland jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Calland throws a low kick but it's checked well by Watson.
Calland pushes Watson away with a front kick.
Calland tries to land a front kick but Watson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Calland tries to work over Watson's front leg with a kick but Watson checks it.
Calland throws an overhand right that lands on Watson's shoulder, as Watson tries to avoid the shot.
Watson is looking to counter the offense by Calland and move into the clinch.
Jab, jab by Calland - just one landing.
Calland thows a left - swing and a miss!
Watson tries to counter by clinching up but Calland breaks away and moves out of range.
Calland throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Watson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Calland throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Watson is looking to counter with head kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Calland. #T2#
Calland throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Calland just misses with a punch to the body.
Watson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Calland throws out a powerful jab.
Watson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Calland throws a nice inside leg kick.
Calland connects with a looping right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calland throws a big shot that misses.
Watson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Calland feints and then cracks Watson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Watson down.
A swing and a miss from Calland.
Watson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Calland.
Calland lands with an uppercut that bounces Watson off the cage and back into range.#T3#
Calland misses with a kick to the body.
Calland looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Watson is looking to counter the offense by Calland and move into the clinch.
Watson ducks under a wild hook from Calland.
As Calland tries to get set, Watson tries to push him back and clinch up but Calland manages to avoid the attempt.
Calland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Watson tries to counter by clinching up but Calland breaks away and moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Calland.
Watson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Calland.#CL#
Watson moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Calland - that landed with a thud. #BC2#
Calland escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Watson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Calland fakes the leg kick and cracks Watson in the body.
Jab, jab by Calland - just one landing.
Calland throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Calland lands a nice shot to the body.
Watson moves to clinch but Calland breaks away
and Calland counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Watson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calland throws a wild body kick that Watson sees coming a mile off.
Watson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Calland with a jab.
Calland scores with a body shot.
Calland thumps Watson with a low kick.
Calland throws the left hand but Watson avoids the punch easily.
Watson tries to counter by clinching up but Calland breaks away and moves out of range.
Calland thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Watson if he has to take too many more of those.
Dexter Watson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rune Calland is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Watson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Calland finds it's way round the side to connect with Watson's head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30

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

Event: MMA Hype -37-
Date: Feb 26, 2025

#R1#
Shikongo staying out of range there.
Shikongo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Law cracks Shikongo with an open hand slap.
Law steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shikongo.
Nice body punch from Shikongo.
Shikongo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shikongo just misses with a punch to the body.
Shikongo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shikongo throws a good cross that connects.
Shikongo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Law avoids the head kick by Shikongo.
Law connects with a single shot there.
Shikongo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by Law.
Law connects with a jab.
Law throws a front kick that sends Shikongo stumbling back into the cage.
Law ducks under a wild hook from Shikongo.
Law smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Law has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shikongo.
Law throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Law delivers a nice body kick.#T1#
Shikongo connects with a high kick.
Law looks to score with a jab to the body but Shikongo is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Shikongo.
Shikongo throwing a counter right hand but Law manages to avoid it.
Law comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Shikongo.
Shikongo lands a head shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Law, as that shot connected.
Law misses with a low kick.
Law looks to score with a jab to the body but Shikongo is just out of range.
Shikongo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That kick from Law tenderised Shikongo's leg. Shikongo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Law lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shikongo scoring well with a low kick there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shikongo lands a nice looking body shot.
Law connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Law ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Law tried to score with a low kick but Shikongo checks it.
Shikongo moves out of range as Law strikes.
Shikongo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Law throws a low kick but Shikongo avoids it.#T2#
A slow jab from Law misses its intended target.
Shikongo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Law throws out the jab.
Shikongo misses the jab.
Law scores with a push kick.
Shikongo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Law swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shikongo counters with a good low kick that Law was not able to check.
Law lands with a straight right. Shikongo didn't see that one coming.
A good leg kick by Law.
Shikongo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Law swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Law defending well as Shikongo loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Law on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shikongo throws a right and a left that Law avoids nicely.
Law getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shikongo loads up on a big right hand but Law slips the punch.
Shikongo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Law.
A cross from Shikongo lands.
Law connects with an inside leg kick.
Law throws a nice inside leg kick.
Law throws a chopping leg kick but Shikongo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T3#
Shikongo throws a push kick but Law slaps the foot to one side.
Law is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shikongo with a body shot.
Law pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Law lands with an overhand left.
Shikongo throws a jab when Law was well out of range.
Law looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shikongo scores with a punch to the head.
Shikongo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shikongo misses with a straight left.
Law looks for the body kick but Shikongo saw that one coming.
Shikongo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Law's head backwards.
Law is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Shikongo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A big left from Shikongo misses.
Shikongo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shikongo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Law.
An inside leg kick lands from Law.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shikongo tries a low kick but Law avoids it.
Law tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shikongo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Shikongo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Law.
That kick from Law tenderised Shikongo's leg. Shikongo is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Law punishes Shikongo's body with a nice straight punch.
Shikongo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Law.
Law tests Shikongo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Law has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Law moves out of range of the strikes.
Shikongo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A big left from Shikongo misses.
Shikongo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Law. That one must have hurt.
Shikongo moves out of range of the body kick from Law.
A jab from Shikongo misses.
Law displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shikongo throws out the jab.
A leg kick checked by Shikongo.
Shikongo blocks the body kick.
Shikongo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Law.
Law throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shikongo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A slow jab from Shikongo misses its intended target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shikongo's corner calls for a 1-2. Shikongo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shikongo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shikongo misses with a straight left.
Law counters with a body kick.
Law fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shikongo checks it well.
A little feinted left hand from Shikongo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Leo Law will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
That kick from Law tenderised Shikongo's leg. Shikongo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Law uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shikongo.
Law pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A solid leg kick lands there for Law.
Law bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Law connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shikongo. Shikongo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Law blocks a jab.
Law throws the left hand but Shikongo avoids the punch easily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Shikongo might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Shikongo looks to throw the jab but Law is out of range.
Good work by Law as he checks the leg kick.
Shikongo lands with an overhand left.
Leo Law seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A clash of legs there as Law blocks the low kick.
Shikongo misses with an uppercut
and Law cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shikongo looks to land a right hand but Law moved out of range.
Law moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shikongo throws a leg kick which misses Law's front leg but catches the back leg as Law tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Law throws a jab when Shikongo was well out of range.
Law with a nice calf kick.
A swing and a miss from Law.#T1#
Law misses with a body shot.
Shikongo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Law to score with a decent uppercut.
Law lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shikongo's sensitive parts.
A swing and a miss from Law.
Shikongo slips under a jab.
Shikongo looks to land a right hand but Law moved out of range.
Shikongo slips a jab from Law.
Shikongo digs a good hook to Law's body.
Law ducks under a wild hook from Shikongo.
Law getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Law misses the jab.
Shikongo lands a jab to the nose.
Shikongo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That kick from Law tenderised Shikongo's leg. Shikongo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shikongo lands a jab to Law's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Law fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shikongo checks it well.
Shikongo looks for the body kick but Law saw that one coming.
Law throws a body punch but Shikongo moves out of range. #T2#
Law dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shikongo. That did some damage!
Shikongo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Law keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shikongo.
Law misses the jab.
Law blocks a jab.
Law throws a low kick but Shikongo moves out of range easily.
Law throws a front kick aimed at Shikongo's knee but Shikongo avoids it well.
Law thumps Shikongo with a low kick.
Shikongo scores with a sloppy right hand. Law should have avoided that one.
Nice shot by Law.
Law cracks a nice hook into Shikongo's ribs.
Law uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shikongo.
Shikongo thuds his right hand into Law's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shikongo looks to score with a jab to the body but Law is just out of range.
Law misses with a jab to the body
and Shikongo counters with a two punch combo.
Law uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shikongo.
Shikongo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A low kick lands for Law. #T3#
Shikongo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shikongo throwing a counter right hand but Law manages to avoid it.
Law cracks Shikongo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A jab from Law finds it's way through Shikongo's defenses.
Law staying out of range there.
Shikongo throws a hook but Law avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Law goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shikongo throws a hook to the side of Law's head but Law sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shikongo motions for Law to come forward. Shikongo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Law lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shikongo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shikongo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Shikongo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Shikongo throws a lazy right hand but Law sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shikongo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Law.
Law misses the jab.
Law misses the jab.
A quick step to the side and Shikongo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Shikongo.
A thudding body kick lands there by Law! #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Law misses
and Shikongo counters with an inside leg kick.
Shikongo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Shikongo staying out of range there.
Law swings for the body but Shikongo moves out of range.
Shikongo throws a leg kick but Law sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shikongo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Law.
Shikongo defending well as Law loads up on a big left hand.
Law connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Law throws a right hand that misses
and Shikongo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shikongo slips under a jab from Law.
A jab from Law does it's job there.
Law throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Law darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Law ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shikongo moves away.
Law lands a slapping body shot.
Shikongo loads up on a big right hand but Law slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Law showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Law scores with a spinning back kick!
Law pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shikongo is out of range and Law settles back down.
Law tests Shikongo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Law throws a leg kick but Shikongo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shikongo wants to land a leg kick but Law is out of range.
Shikongo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Law just misses with a punch to the body.
Law misses with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shikongo.
Law waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shikongo.
Shikongo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A cross from Law lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shikongo thows a body kick. Law tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Law takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Law throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shikongo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Law lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shikongo's sensitive parts.
Law lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Law avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Law tries to land a leg kick but Shikongo saw it coming and moves away.
Shikongo looks to score with a jab to the body but Law is just out of range.
Law lands a nice shot to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Law!
Shikongo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shikongo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Law. Law obviously looking to wear him down.
Shikongo throws the left hand but Law avoids the punch easily.
Shikongo misses with an attempted mid kick.
The fighters circling - Shikongo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shikongo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Law throws a leg kick but Shikongo moved away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shikongo.
Shikongo misses with a hook.
Shikongo backing away here, and Law unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Shikongo takes a swing at Law's ribcage but misses.
Law takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A clash of legs there as Law blocks the low kick.#T2#
Law misses with a right hand
and Shikongo counters with a nice uppercut.
Shikongo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Law throws a looping overhand right but Shikongo ducks down to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Shikongo.
A nice leg kick from Shikongo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Law lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shikongo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Law looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Law misses with a straight left.
Shikongo lands with a right hand.
Law jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Law throws a looping overhand right but Shikongo ducks down to avoid it.
Shikongo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shikongo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shikongo is looking to counter with a body kick.
Shikongo connects with an inside leg kick.
Shikongo throws a leg kick which misses Law's front leg but catches the back leg as Law tries to avoid it.
Shikongo checks the leg kick.
Law throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Shikongo counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Law misses. #T3#
Law fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shikongo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shikongo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shikongo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Law moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shikongo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Law.
Shikongo keeps Law at a distance using the push kick.
Law throws a wild body kick that Shikongo sees coming a mile off.
A telegraphed right hand from Law misses the target.
Law looks for the body kick but Shikongo saw that one coming.
Law throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shikongo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Law misses with a kick to the body
and Shikongo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shikongo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shikongo misses with a hook.
Law tries a quick counter leg kick but Shikongo is wise to it.
Shikongo misses with a body shot.
Law shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shikongo wants to slow Law down by chopping away at his legs.
Shikongo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Law can pounce on him.
Law throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
Shikongo walks into a stiff left hand from Law.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Law ducks under a wild hook from Shikongo.
Law walks into a jab.
Shikongo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Law sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Law throws a push kick but Shikongo slaps the foot to one side.
Law lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Law misses with the body kick
and Shikongo counters with a left to the body.
Shikongo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Law takes a swing at Shikongo's ribcage but misses.
Shikongo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Law connects with a looping right hand.
Law is looking to slow Shikongo down with leg kicks.
Shikongo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Law.
Shikongo looks to throw the jab but Law is out of range.
Law thuds a left hand into Shikongo's body.
Kwame Shikongo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leo Law is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An inside leg kick lands from Law.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kwame Shikongo.
Well Law 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: w_w
Date: Feb 23, 2025

#R1#
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit connects with a solid leg kick. #TD#
Mosquera fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sitsongrit sprawls well initially but Mosquera persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mosquera seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mosquera's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mosquera has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mosquera uses his free foot to push down on Sitsongrit's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sitsongrit. #T1#
Mosquera content just to control the position here.
Mosquera will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sitsongrit can do anything to dispel that myth.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Mosquera.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sitsongrit wants to hold on but Mosquera pushes him away.
Mosquera takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mosquera seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sitsongrit for as long as he can get away with.
Samrong Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jairo Vargas Solis Mosquera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sitsongrit flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Jairo Vargas Solis Mosquera!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Jairo Vargas Solis Mosquera!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Jairo Vargas Solis Mosquera!

Jairo Vargas Solis Mosquera wins by unanimous decision!
Jairo Vargas Solis Mosquera thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: w_w
Date: Feb 23, 2025

#R1#
Hommily dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Henriques. That did some damage!
Henriques takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hommily bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hommily scores with a spinning back kick!
Hommily fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Henriques.
Henriques swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Henriques throws a hook but Hommily avoids it easily.
Hommily stuffs the takedown.
Henriques takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hommily moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Hommily. No joy for Henriques on that attempt.
Hommily thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Henriques if he has to take too many more of those.
Henriques is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henriques takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A low kick lands for Hommily.
Henriques steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hommily. That one must have hurt.#T1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hommily.
Hommily pushes Henriques away with a front kick.
Henriques walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hommily.
Henriques will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That kick from Hommily tenderised Henriques's leg. Henriques is trying to keep his angry face on.
A low kick lands for Hommily.
Hommily thows a body kick. Henriques tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Henriques chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hommily can pounce on him.
Hommily thumps Henriques with a low kick.
Henriques throws a poor cross that misses
and Hommily counters with an inside leg kick.
Hommily throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hommily keeps Henriques at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hommily scores with a kick to the body.
Hommily with the inside leg kick. #T2#
Henriques takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hommily keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Domingos Henriques. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Henriques. Hommily does a little dance to reset his feet.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hommily.
A low kick lands for Hommily.
Hommily moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hommily fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hommily throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hommily with the inside leg kick.
Henriques takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hommily moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Domingos Henriques has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Broseph Hommily is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hommily with a nice calf kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Broseph Hommily comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hommily 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Broseph Hommily!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Broseph Hommily!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Broseph Hommily!

Broseph Hommily wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Broseph Hommily thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: w_w
Date: Feb 23, 2025

#R1#
kaNdaba misses with a body kick.
Moyo tried to score with a low kick but kaNdaba checks it.
Moyo looks for the body kick but kaNdaba saw that one coming.
Moyo throws a lazy body kick
and kaNdaba counters with a nice leg kick.
Moyo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
kaNdaba looks for the body kick but Moyo saw that one coming.
Moyo throws a leg kick that is checked
and kaNdaba counters with a slapping leg kick.
kaNdaba misses with a body kick.
kaNdaba chopping away at his opponent's legs.
kaNdaba misses with a kick to the body.
Moyo counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
kaNdaba throws a half hearted mid kick.
Moyo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but kaNdaba manages to avoid it.
Moyo thows a leg kick but kaNdaba checks it
and kaNdaba finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Moyo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from kaNdaba.
Moyo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from kaNdaba.#T1#
kaNdaba is looking to land body kicks.
Moyo throws a low kick but it's checked well by kaNdaba.
kaNdaba throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
kaNdaba slips under a jab.
Moyo thumps kaNdaba with a low kick.
Moyo connects with a right hand. kaNdaba shakes it off.
Moyo throws a leg kick but kaNdaba sees it coming and moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - kaNdaba finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
kaNdaba looks to throw a body kick
and Moyo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Moyo throws the kick towards the body but kaNdaba avoids it.
Moyo misses with a body punch
and kaNdaba counters with a good, hard body kick but Moyo shrugs it off.
Moyo takes a swing at kaNdaba's ribcage but misses.
Moyo misses with a low kick.#T2#
kaNdaba misses with a kick to the body.
kaNdaba throws a nice outside leg kick.
kaNdaba throws a leg kick
and Moyo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moyo cracks kaNdaba with an open hand slap.
Moyo walks forward, straight into a front kick from kaNdaba.
Moyo lands a leg kick that knocks kaNdaba off balance momentarily.
Moyo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from kaNdaba.
Moyo checks a low kick from kaNdaba.
Moyo thinks about the counter body kick.
Moyo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt kaNdaba.
kaNdaba throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Moyo throws a leg kick
and kaNdaba counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gondo Moyo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aizivaishe kaNdaba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Moyo throws a lazy body kick
and kaNdaba counters with a leg kick.
kaNdaba is looking to slow Moyo down with leg kicks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aizivaishe kaNdaba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well kaNdaba 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Aizivaishe kaNdaba!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Aizivaishe kaNdaba!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Aizivaishe kaNdaba!

Aizivaishe kaNdaba wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Aizivaishe kaNdaba thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Graves vs Hun
Date: Feb 22, 2025

#R1#
Pandeya moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've been hearing reports that Pandeya has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pandeya.
Pandeya connects with a solid leg kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Pandeya 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sitsongrit tests Pandeya's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sitsongrit connects with a jab.
Pandeya lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pandeya slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pandeya looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Pandeya lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sitsongrit. Pandeya shrugs it off though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Pandeya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up but Pandeya circles away and keeps his distance.
Pandeya thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sitsongrit defending well as Pandeya loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pandeya tried to counter with a leg kick but Sitsongrit avoided it.
Pandeya avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pandeya.
Sitsongrit misses with a kick to the body. #T1#
Sitsongrit tries to clinch there but Pandeya circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sitsongrit, as that shot connected.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Pandeya moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pandeya jabs Sitsongrit to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Madkhao Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Pandeya blocks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sitsongrit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sitsongrit takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pandeya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pandeya was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pandeya.
Pandeya moves out of range of the body kick.
Pandeya takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pandeya lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pandeya throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pandeya listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL2#
Sitsongrit moves into the clinch.
Sitsongrit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pandeya.
Sitsongrit trying to land knees to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pandeya backwards.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Pandeya avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage. #T2#
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Pandeya pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Pandeya is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pandeya working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Pandeya throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sitsongrit not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Pandeya escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sitsongrit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3##SUB#
Pandeya is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sitsongrit defends well.
Sitsongrit must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Pandeya looking for subs off his back but Sitsongrit has passed one foot through into half guard.
Sitsongrit wants to pass to mount but Pandeya is defending the position.
Pandeya is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised Pandeya's leg. Pandeya is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Pandeya strikes.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Pandeya's leg but Pandeya calmly moves out of range.
Pandeya throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Pandeya fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
Pandeya misses with a leg kick.
Pandeya is looking to score with low kicks.
Sitsongrit has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A bone on bone clash there as Sitsongrit blocks the leg kick.
Madkhao Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pandeya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Sitsongrit 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pandeya moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Madkhao Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Pandeya lands with a good body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a jab.
Pandeya shoots for a double leg takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls well. He's pushed Pandeya's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pandeya misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#TD#
Sitsongrit gets caught flat footed, as Pandeya shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pandeya seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pandeya wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandeya stopping the sweep attempt from Sitsongrit.#T1#
Pandeya is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pandeya tries to free his leg and advance position but Sitsongrit is retaining full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pandeya.
Sitsongrit flicks out a counter leg kick but Pandeya steps away.
Sitsongrit tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Sitsongrit clinches up with Pandeya and pushes him back against the cage.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pandeya jumps guard but Sitsongrit stands there with Pandeya around his waist. Pandeya gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC#
Pandeya breaks from the clinch.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Pandeya moves out of range.
Sitsongrit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sitsongrit jabs at Pandeya's body.
Pandeya shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sitsongrit but Sitsongrit pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saurabh Pandeya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pandeya slips under a jab.
Pandeya is looking to chop away at Sitsongrit's legs.
Sitsongrit throws out a counter right but Pandeya avoids it with no problem.
Pandeya scoring well with a low kick there.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pandeya.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Pandeya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pandeya moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit. #TD#
Pandeya is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sitsongrit's half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pandeya tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sitsongrit knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Pandeya is working for a kimura here but Sitsongrit manages to reverse the position and he's now in Pandeya's guard. #T3#
Sitsongrit sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Pandeya had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sitsongrit defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit stopping the sweep attempt from Pandeya.#SUB#
Pandeya has his foot on Sitsongrit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sitsongrit works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Pandeya working for submissions but it's allowed Sitsongrit to get to half guard.
Pandeya tries to get to full guard but Sitsongrit has control of the leg. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pandeya wants to control but Sitsongrit is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Pandeya looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pandeya trying to control here.
Pandeya is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Saurabh Pandeya will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Sitsongrit walks into a left hand.
Saurabh Pandeya is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Sitsongrit finds it's way through Pandeya's defenses.
Pandeya's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sitsongrit connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pandeya scrambles back to his feet.
Pandeya buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pandeya misses the shot to the body.
Pandeya takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Pandeya chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Pandeya takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pandeya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pandeya moves out of range of the strikes.
Pandeya was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pandeya takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A clash of legs there as Sitsongrit blocks the low kick.
Sitsongrit misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit stuffs the takedown.#T1##CL2#
Sitsongrit moves into the clinch.#BC#
Pandeya breaks from the clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit lands a glancing blow to the side of Pandeya's head.
Pandeya checks a leg kick.
Pandeya throws a chopping leg kick but Sitsongrit manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Pandeya's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sitsongrit under the eye.#CL2#
Sitsongrit instigates a clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a good knee to the midsection. Pandeya won't want to take too many of those.#BC#
Pandeya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Pandeya strikes.
Pandeya gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sitsongrit.
Pandeya throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch. #T2#
Nice sprawl there from Sitsongrit as Pandeya shoots in.
Pandeya shoots in looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pandeya's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saurabh Pandeya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sitsongrit's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sitsongrit looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pandeya shoots for a takedown but Sitsongrit saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And Sitsongrit responds with a good body kick, but Pandeya manages to step out the way in time.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Pandeya avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Pandeya's front leg with a kick but Pandeya checks it.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Pandeya slips the punch.
Pandeya was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pandeya avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Pandeya.
Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at Pandeya's legs.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the leg kick from Pandeya.
Pandeya throws a front kick aimed at Sitsongrit's knee but Sitsongrit avoids it well.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pandeya.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Pandeya sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pandeya under the eye.#T3#
Sitsongrit is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pandeya walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pandeya moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jab by Pandeya.
Pandeya just misses with a punch to the body.
Pandeya takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Pandeya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pandeya connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Pandeya will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Pandeya checks it.
Sitsongrit moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Pandeya closes the distance and clinches up with Sitsongrit, looking for a takedown. Pandeya pushes Sitsongrit against the cage but Sitsongrit circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pandeya darts in looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit gets double underhooks and turns Pandeya into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pandeya jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sitsongrit walks away with a smile on his face. Pandeya gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pandeya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Sitsongrit looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pandeya looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A jab from Pandeya misses.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pandeya.
Sitsongrit follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Pandeya shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sitsongrit sprawls well. Sitsongrit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pandeya gets slowly back to his feet.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pandeya motions for Sitsongrit to come forward. Pandeya throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Pandeya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pandeya circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Pandeya misses the target.
Pandeya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Pandeya slips the punch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sitsongrit. Pandeya shrugs it off though.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Pandeya is having none of it.
Pandeya is looking to counter punch.
Sitsongrit scores with a push kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Madkhao Sitsongrit really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Pandeya shoots in but no luck this time.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Pandeya moved out of range.
Pandeya defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Pandeya was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Pandeya checks it.
Pandeya cracks Sitsongrit with an open hand slap.
Pandeya ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pandeyas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pandeya just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Pandeya's shoulder, as Pandeya tries to avoid the shot.
Pandeya feinted with a counter takedown.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sitsongrit!
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Pandeya misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Pandeya.
Pandeya will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Pandeya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit dips to his left and cracks Pandeya with an uppercut!
Sitsongrit motions for Pandeya to come forward. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sitsongrit.#T1#
Pandeya looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sitsongrit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sitsongrit throws the kick towards the body but Pandeya avoids it.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Pandeya's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pandeya down.
Pandeya feints and then cracks Sitsongrit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sitsongrit down.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Pandeya moved out of range nicely.
Pandeya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Pandeya on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Pandeya checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pandeya takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Sitsongrit gets caught flat footed, as Pandeya shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Pandeya drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sitsongrit manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pandeya has Sitsongrit in his guard.#REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Pandeya has his foot on Sitsongrit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sitsongrit works his way back into a safe position though.#T2##SUB#
Pandeya had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sitsongrit defends it easily.
Sitsongrit really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pandeya. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Pandeya looking for a guillotine here but Sitsongrit defends easily.
Sitsongrit controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Pandeya wants to control but Sitsongrit passes easily into half guard.
Pandeya has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sitsongrit is working away from the top position though.
Saurabh Pandeya overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pandeya is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Pandeya looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Sitsongrit pushes past his half guard into mount!
Pandeya is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pandeya tries to lock up and control but Sitsongrit gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sitsongrit controlling the pace for now.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pandeya tries to hold on but Sitsongrit postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pandeya is trying to escape the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Madkhao Sitsongrit dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Pandeya avoids a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Pandeya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit throws a front kick aimed at Pandeya's knee but Pandeya avoids it well.
Pandeya looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Pandeya misses the target.
Pandeya moves out of range of the body kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Pandeya is just out of range.
Pandeya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pandeya tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sitsongrit defends well and Pandeya ends up having to push Sitsongrit into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pandeya tries to pull guard but Sitsongrit won't allow it.
Pandeya wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Pandeya manages to break the clinch.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Pandeya moves out of range easily.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Pandeya's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pandeya down.
Sitsongrit throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pandeya moves away.
Sitsongrit takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pandeya moves away.
Pandeya lands a jab to Sitsongrit's midsection.
Sitsongrit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pandeya misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Pandeya's leg but Pandeya calmly moves out of range.
A big right from Pandeya misses.
Sitsongrit checks the leg kick.
Pandeya shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saurabh Pandeya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit throws out a leg kick but Pandeya moves out of range and Sitsongrit only half commits.
Pandeya looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Pandeya avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T2#
Pandeya misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pandeya takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sitsongrit thuds his right hand into Pandeya's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pandeya or perhaps it was just good defense by Sitsongrit, which made it look bad.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pandeya.
Pandeya takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pandeya moves out of range of the body kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Pandeya avoids the punch easily.
Pandeya doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
Pandeya walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sitsongrit checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Pandeya throws a low kick but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Pandeya.
Sitsongrit digs a good hook to Pandeya's body.
Sitsongrit thuds a left hand into Pandeya's body.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick from Pandeya.
Pandeya throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Sitsongrit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pandeya blocks the body kick.
Pandeya feinted with a counter takedown.
Pandeya misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pandeya connects with a body shot.
Pandeya fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pandeya clobbers Sitsongrit with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sitsongrit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Pandeya gets tackled into the cage by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit maintains the clinch.
Pandeya lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here. #BC#
Pandeya breaks the clinch. #T4#
Pandeya shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sitsongrit but Sitsongrit pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pandeya checks the leg kick.
Pandeya throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sitsongrit only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Pandeya ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with an attempted mid kick. #CL2#
Sitsongrit instigates a clinch.
Sitsongrit missing with knees to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here. #TD#
Pandeya pulls guard.
Pandeya pulls Sitsongrit in to control the position. #SUB#
Pandeya is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sitsongrit is aware though and is defending well.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 46:49
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Madkhao Sitsongrit!
Madkhao Sitsongrit is the new lightweight champion!
After the fight, Madkhao Sitsongrit was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: The 408 - (205) R3
Date: Feb 17, 2025

#R1#
Ghuruwa connects with a crisp jab.
Williamson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Williamson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ghuruwa can pounce on him.
Heera Ghuruwa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williamson drops his hands momentarily and Ghuruwa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Good exchange - Ghuruwa coming out on top.
Ghuruwa missing with a left hand there. Williamson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Williamson tries to counter by clinching up but Ghuruwa breaks away and moves out of range.
Ghuruwa moves away from the strike by Williamson.
A little jabbing left from Ghuruwa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Williamson scores with a jab to the head.
Williamson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ghuruwa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ghuruwa scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williamson throws a shot from downtown. Ghuruwa moves away and avoids it.#KD2#
Ghuruwa lands a big head kick that sends Williamson tumbling to the mat! Ghuruwa takes a step backwards and waves Williamson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#KD2#
Ghuruwa cracks Williamson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Ghuruwa has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Williamson to stand back up!#ROC2#Williamson is rocked!
Williamson is aggressively charging in as Ghuruwa backs up avoiding any damage. Ghuruwa tosses out a jab and Williamson runs right into it face first! Williamson is out cold! Ghuruwa dropped down on all fours and is barking in Williamson's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Heera Ghuruwa!

Event: GAMMA#1137 Godwin v Babcock
Date: Feb 15, 2025

#R1#
Honorio chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bond can pounce on him.
Bond throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Honorio is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bond.
Honorio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Honorio throws a body shot but no joy.
Bond walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Honorio checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Honorio shoots for a double leg takedown but Bond sprawls well. He's pushed Honorio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bond tries a quick counter leg kick but Honorio is wise to it.
Honorio misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bond! But no joy.#TD#
Honorio bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Honorio definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bond taking punishment in the form of punches.
Honorio moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Honorio lands a nice forearm strike.
Bond parries the strikes from Honorio easily there. Honorio is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bond to escape.
Honorio controls the position from side control.#T1#
Honorio looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bond is avoiding damage well.
Honorio tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Honorio grinds an elbow into Bond's temple.
Honorio trying to control the action but Bond is working from the bottom.
Honorio looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bond is avoiding damage well.
Honorio tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bond's legs.
Honorio is looking to take a break and control but Bond is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
An elbow from Honorio crashes against the mat.
Bond is looking for a sweep.
Honorio sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bond is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
An elbow from Honorio crashes against the mat.
Honorio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bond keeps working.
Honorio postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Honorio wants to control for a moment but Bond uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Honorio not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Honorio not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Honorio tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bond knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bond is trying is best to control the position here.
Honorio looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bond with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bond on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Honorio trying to control the action but Bond is working from the bottom.
Honorio sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Honorio trying to control the action but Bond is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Honorio is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bond doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Honorio.
Bond is refusing to be controlled, as Honorio sits in half guard.
Honorio missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Honorio not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Honorio thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bond's head.
Bond blocking the ground and pound attempt from Honorio.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vinicius Honorio dominated that round.
That's time! Honorio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Honorio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bond.
Honorio scores with a nice right hand.
Honorio on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bond walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Honorio checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Honorio fails with a takedown attempt.
Bond tries a quick counter leg kick but Honorio is wise to it.#TD#
Honorio decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Honorio missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honorio is trying to control. Bond wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Honorio looks to land a strike but Bond avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Honorio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Honorio distracts Bond with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Honorio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Honorio tries to free his leg and advance position but Bond is retaining full guard.
Honorio looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bond looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Honorio throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bond utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Honorio tries to free his leg and advance position but Bond is retaining full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Honorio throws a big elbow that misses.
Bond seems keen to control Honorio's posture.
Honorio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bond uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Honorio.
Honorio blocks a low kick nicely.
Jab, jab by Honorio - just one landing.
Bond misses with a looping left.
Bond cracks a nice hook into Honorio's ribs.
Honorio fails to land with a series of punches.
Bond was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Honorio shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bond eats them both and turns towards Honorio to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#It looks like Gunner Bond has been cut.
Honorio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bond looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bond looks to throw the jab but Honorio is out of range. #T3#
Honorio lands with an uppercut that bounces Bond off the cage and back into range.
Bond punishes Honorio's body with a nice straight punch.
Bond looks to land a left hand but Honorio moved out of range nicely.
Honorio shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bond counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Honorio throws a right and a left that Bond avoids nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bond.
Bond smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Honorio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bond can do to turn this around?
Bond jabs at Honorio's body.
Bond staying out of range there.#TD#
Bond gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bond looking for a sweep. Not yet Bond, not yet. #T4#
Honorio trying to control the position from guard on top but Bond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Honorio controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Honorio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bond swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Honorio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bond works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Honorio is looking to work some ground and pound but Bond has wrist control.
Honorio trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Honorio wants to control from the top but Bond keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vinicius Honorio dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gunner Bond's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Honorio slips a straight right by Bond.
Honorio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bond sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Honorio blocks the leg kick.
Honorio half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bond avoids the body shot from Honorio.
Bond throws a leg kick but Honorio sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bond keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bond stuffs the takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Honorio misses the target.
Honorio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bond takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bond displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Honorio throws out the jab.
Bond lands a nice hook to Honorio's body. Honorio takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bond connects with a right hand. Honorio shakes it off.#T1#
Bond throws a big shot that misses.
Honorio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bond.
Bond looks to land a right hand but Honorio moved out of range.
Honorio appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Honorio takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vinicius Honorio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Honorio drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Honorio tries for a kimura but Bond is defending well.
Honorio advances to mount.
Honorio punching from mount but Bond doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T2#
Honorio throwing strikes here but Bond is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Honorio has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Honorio with the ground and pound from mount.
Honorio avoids the attempt from Bond to control.
Vinicius Honorio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bond blocking the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Honorio thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Honorio cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Honorio punching from mount but Bond doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Honorio tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Honorio trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3##SUB#
Honorio is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bond has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Honorio lands with some strikes.
Bond working to try and regain half guard. #SUB#
Honorio with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Bond is in a horrible position here. Honorio smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Honorio sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T4#
Honorio looking to control but Bond is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bond wants to hold on but Honorio pushes him away.
Honorio can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bond is looking to escape.
Honorio throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bond because Honorio loaded up on that one.
Honorio controlling his opponent.
Honorio can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bond is looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vinicius Honorio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Honorio, 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: GAMMA#1138 Hawk v Randal
Date: Feb 15, 2025

#R1#
Clappertron walks into a straight right hand from Fleximario.#CUT#It looks like Randal Clappertron has been cut.
Clappertron ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fleximario moves away.
Clappertron connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fleximario throws a hook but Clappertron blocks it.
Jab, jab by Fleximario - just one landing.
Fleximario tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clappertron was well out of range. Poor timing from Fleximario.
Clappertron misses with a body shot.
Clappertron lands a jab to the head.
Clappertron lands a slapping body shot.
Fleximario drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Clappertron lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fleximario takes a step back to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clappertron misses the shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Clappertron.
Some bone on bone action there as Fleximario checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fleximario tries to counter by clinching up but Clappertron breaks away and moves out of range.
Clappertron throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Clappertron misses with a left hand
and Fleximario counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fleximario throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Clappertron swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fleximario avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Clappertron works the jab nicely.
Fleximario gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Clappertron.
Clappertron jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Fleximario wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Clappertron has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Fleximario on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Clappertron is looking to slow Fleximario down with leg kicks.
Fleximario tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Clappertron slips under a jab.
Fleximario misses with a body shot.
Clappertron throws a lazy right hand but Fleximario sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fleximario scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fleximario blocks a jab.
Clappertron is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T2#
Clappertron is looking to chop away at Fleximario's legs.
Fleximario has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clappertron listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Clappertron throws a poor cross that misses
and Fleximario counters with a nice body shot.
Fleximario avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fleximario tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Clappertron manages to circle out of the way.
Fleximario ducks right into an uppercut from Clappertron.
Clappertron looks to score with a jab to the body but Fleximario is just out of range.
Clappertron swings for the body but Fleximario moves out of range.
As Clappertron tries to get set, Fleximario tries to push him back and clinch up but Clappertron manages to avoid the attempt.
Clappertron throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Fleximario counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fleximario is working Clappertron over against the cage.
Fleximario misses with a punch to the body.
Fleximario pushes Clappertron back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fleximario scores with a shot to the side of Clappertron's head.
Clappertron blocks an uppercut.
Clappertron prevents a body shot from Fleximario. #T3#
Fleximario lands with a right to the head.
Fleximario tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clappertron's elbow.
Clappertron's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#Clappertron is rocked!
Fleximario is leaning against Clappertron and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Clappertron is still on wobbly legs! Can Fleximario finish him?
Clappertron looks winded!
Fleximario lands a big right hand that drops Clappertron! The killer instinct kicks in and Fleximario finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Fleximario!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hawk Fleximario!
Hawk Fleximario retains his super heavyweight title!
Hawk Fleximario seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#1135 Wusan v Raja
Date: Feb 08, 2025

#R1#
Khanna takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Khanna throws out a loose jab but Ritori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ritori stuns Khanna with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ritori uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khanna.
Ritori uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khanna.
Khanna rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Khanna takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Raja Khanna has been cut.
Ritori throws the kick towards the body but Khanna avoids it.
Khanna misses with a wild body shot.
Ritori fires out a quick counter leg kick but Khanna just manages to avoid it.
Khanna tries to score with a low kick but Ritori moves his leg out of the way.
It looked like Ritori wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Raja Khanna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khanna changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritori throws a poor cross that misses
and Khanna counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ritori takes one to the chin there.
Ritori looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ritori throws a poor cross that misses
and Khanna connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Khanna throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ritori.#T1#
Khanna thumps Ritori with a low kick.
Ritori takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Khanna scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ritori throws a body shot but no joy.
Ritori wants to slow Khanna down by chopping away at his legs.
Khanna misses with a hook to the body
and Ritori counters with a nice uppercut.
Ritori swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ritori lands a nice looking body shot.
Khanna throws a leg kick which misses Ritori's front leg but catches the back leg as Ritori tries to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Khanna lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ritori doesn't seem phased though.
Khanna lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ritori changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khanna throws a shot from downtown. Ritori moves away and avoids it.
Ritori ducks under a wild hook from Khanna.
Khanna ducks under a wild hook from Ritori.
Ritori ducks under a wild hook from Khanna.
Khanna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khanna fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ritori checks it well.
Ritori misses with a wild body shot.
Khanna on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ritori takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ritori drops his hands momentarily and Khanna takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ritori throws out a loose jab but Khanna uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Ritori misses with a hook
and Khanna counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Khanna throws a lazy right hand but Ritori sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Khanna thuds a left hand into Ritori's body.
Khanna throws a right hand that misses
and Ritori connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Khanna misses with a body punch
and Ritori counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Khanna shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It appears Ritori was looking to counter with a kick there.
Khanna moves out of range of the body kick.
Ritori moves out of range of the body kick from Khanna.
Khanna ducks under a wild hook from Ritori.
Khanna is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ritori.
And Ritori counters with a quick kick to the body but Khanna blocks it.
Ritori waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khanna.
Khanna doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Khanna digs a good body shot into Ritori's ribs.#T4#
Some bone on bone action there as Khanna checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It seemed like Khanna was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ritori has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ritori there as he acknowledges the shot.
Khanna misses with a left hand
enabling Ritori to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ritori finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ritori uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khanna.
Nice shot lands for Khanna.
Khanna throws a lazy uppercut
letting Ritori counter with a right hand.
Ritori throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Khanna to counter with a crisp jab.
Ritori takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ritori throws a wild body kick that Khanna sees coming a mile off.
The fighters circling - Khanna throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Raja Khanna will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Raja Khanna's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Khanna fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ritori looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A shot to the liver by Khanna. Beautiful body shot.
Ritori misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khanna.
Khanna throws a low kick, looking for Ritori's leg but Ritori calmly moves out of range.
Khanna throws a leg kick
and Ritori counters with a straight right hand.
Jab from Khanna.
Ritori throws a head kick that misses.
Khanna rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ritori counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khanna comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ritori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khanna moves away.
Ritori moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Khanna, right into the meat of the thigh. #T1#
Ritori is looking to land body kicks.
Khanna scores with a shot to the body.
Khanna on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ritori. Ritori obviously looking to wear him down.
Ritori throws the left hand but Khanna avoids the punch easily.
Khanna misses with an uppercut
and Ritori counters with a straight right hand.
Raja Khanna seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ritori connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Khanna's hands.
Ritori misses with the body kick
letting Khanna counter with a right hand.
Khanna misses the shot to the body.
Khanna scoring well with a low kick there.
Ritori throws a body shot but no joy.
Ritori avoids the body shot from Khanna. #T2#
Khanna throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ritori lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Khanna avoids the head kick by Ritori.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ritori walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Khanna checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ritori checks the leg kick.
Khanna throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ritori counters with a nice low kick that buckles Khanna's knee momentarily.
Khanna takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT#That has opened up Raja Khanna's cut even more.
Khanna throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Ritori to counter with a crisp jab.
Ritori lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Khanna at a distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ritori.
Ritori takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Khanna thows a left - swing and a miss!
It appears Ritori was looking to counter with a kick there.
Khanna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ritori was well out of range. Poor timing from Khanna.
A solid body kick from Ritori.
Khanna is breathing heavily.
Ritori throws a push kick but Khanna slaps the foot to one side.
Ritori connects with a nice looking jab.
Khanna connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ritori misses with an uppercut. Khanna saw that one coming.
Khanna now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Khanna darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Khanna throws out a powerful jab.
Khanna avoids a kick to the body.
Ritori clobbers Khanna with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#The cut above Raja Khanna's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T4#
Ritori uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khanna.
Ritori throws a quick counter kick to the body but Khanna avoids it.
Khanna scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ritori doesn't seem bothered though.
Khanna slips a jab from Ritori.
Khanna throws an off balance right hand
and Ritori counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ritori looks to land a body kick but Khanna moved away.
Ritori scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A bone on bone clash there as Khanna blocks the leg kick.
Khanna throws out a counter right but Ritori avoids it with no problem.
Ritori misses with a right hand
letting Khanna counter with a right hand.
Ritori misses with a head kick.
A shot to the body from Khanna misses
and Ritori counters with a low kick, right behind Khanna 's knee.
Ritori misses with a hook
and Khanna connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wusan Ritori dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Raja Khanna's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Ritori misses with a body punch
and Khanna counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ritori thinking.
Khanna pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ritori lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Khanna throws a lazy body kick
letting Ritori counter with a right hand.
Khanna takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Khanna takes a swing at Ritori's ribcage but misses.
Ritori tries to land a leg kick but Khanna saw it coming and moves away.
Khanna scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritori plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A big left from Ritori misses.
Ritori takes one on the button.#T1#
Khanna misses with an uppercut. Ritori saw that one coming.
Khanna scores with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Khanna.
Ritori checks a leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Ritori
and Khanna counters with a straight right hand.
Ritori throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khanna sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khanna swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Khanna moves away from the strike by Ritori.
Khanna let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Khanna throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Khanna attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ritori feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A solid body kick from Ritori.
Ritori misses with an uppercut. Khanna saw that one coming.#T2#
A head kick misses from Ritori.
Ritori takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Khanna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ritori was well out of range. Poor timing from Khanna.
Khanna ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ritori moves away.
Ritori ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Khanna blocks the leg kick.
Ritori changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khanna throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ritori fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khanna manages to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ritori.
Khanna looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ritori slips a jab from Khanna.
Ritori is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Khanna uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ritori.
Ritori fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Khanna on the side of the head.
Ritori throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ritori swings for the body but Khanna moves out of range.
Ritori slips under a jab.
Ritori misses with a body shot.
Ritori connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Khanna momentarily.
Khanna lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ritori just misses with a punch to the body.
Khanna defending well as Ritori loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Khanna comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Khanna misses with a low kick as Ritori jumps back.
A leg kick checked by Ritori.
A jab lands there for Khanna.
Ritori lands a nice leg kick that just misses Khanna's sensitive parts.
Khanna scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice jab there from Ritori.
Khanna looks to throw the jab but Ritori is out of range.
Khanna misses the jab.
Khanna misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ritori.
Ritori misses with a hook. Khanna ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Wusan Ritori did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Raja Khanna's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Ritori steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Khanna.
Ritori half committed to a counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ritori. Khanna does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khanna feints a counter leg kick.
Ritori moves forwards but Khanna connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ritori misses with an uppercut. Khanna saw that one coming.
Khanna swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khanna misses with an uppercut
and Ritori counters with a stiff right hand.
Khanna throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ritori connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Khanna's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritori tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Khanna misses with an uppercut. Ritori saw that one coming.
Ritori moves out of range of the leg kick from Khanna.#T1#
Khanna misses the body punch
enabling Ritori to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#Raja Khanna's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Ritori throws a lazy right hand but Khanna sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Khanna was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Khanna throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ritori blocks a head kick by Khanna.
Ritori tried to counter with a leg kick but Khanna avoided it.
Ritori lands a nice leg kick that just misses Khanna's sensitive parts.
A jab lands there for Khanna.
Khanna throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khanna misses with a body shot.
Ritori throwing a counter right hand but Khanna manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Khanna. Beautiful body shot.
Khanna lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ritori's sensitive parts.
Ritori fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Khanna is out of range. #T2#
Khanna fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ritori looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Khanna scores with a nice strike.
Ritori throws a hook but Khanna avoids it easily.
Ritori pivots, looking for a leg kick but Khanna is out of range and Ritori settles back down.
Khanna will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Khanna thows a leg kick but Ritori checks it
and Khanna takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ritori missing with a left hand there. Khanna was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ritori misses the shot to the body.
Ritori ducks under a wild hook from Khanna.
Khanna is looking to slow Ritori down with leg kicks. #T3#
Ritori checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Khanna fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ritori throws a low kick, looking for Khanna's leg but Khanna calmly moves out of range.
Khanna getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ritori shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Khanna jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khanna. Ritori does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick from Khanna misses
and Ritori counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Good exchange - Khanna coming out on top.
Khanna scores with a sloppy right hand. Ritori should have avoided that one.
Ritori slips under a jab.#T4#
Khanna throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khanna throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ritori avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Khanna thows a body kick. Ritori tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick from Khanna misses.
Ritori takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ritori uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khanna.
Khanna throws a body shot but no joy.
Khanna staying out of range there.
Khanna lands a jab-cross combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raja Khanna dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Raja Khanna's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Khanna tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ritori on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Khanna scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Khanna connects with a body shot that sends Ritori's belly button to the back.
Ritori lands a front kick.
Khanna swings away with a body shot that misses
and Khanna takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Khanna throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khanna is looking to land body kicks.
Khanna misses with an uppercut
and Ritori counters with a stiff right hand.
Khanna misses the body punch
and Ritori counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Khanna. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Khanna.#T1#
Ritori throws a poor cross that misses
and Ritori takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Khanna misses with a leg kick
and Ritori finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Khanna is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ritori throws a body punch but Khanna moves out of range.
Ritori misses with a hook.
Khanna looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Khanna connects with a looping right hand.
Ritori lands with a good body shot.
Ritori looks to throw a body kick
and Khanna counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Khanna dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ritori looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Khanna is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ritori with a body shot.
Ritori throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Khanna misses with a hook.
Khanna looks to score with a jab to the body but Ritori is just out of range.
Ritori appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ritori slips under a jab.
Khanna throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ritori.
Ritori uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khanna.
Ritori misses with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Ritori.
Khanna bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ritori's 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!
Khanna takes a swing at Ritori's ribcage but misses.
Khanna misses with a body shot
and Ritori counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ritori.
Ritori uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khanna.
Ritori tests Khanna's chin there with a solid looking shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Wusan Ritori!
Wusan Ritori retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Wusan Ritori 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: MMA Hype -31-
Date: Feb 05, 2025

#R1#
Drayman misses with a left hand
and Greenlaw counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Dante Drayman has been cut.
Jab, jab by Drayman - just one landing.
Greenlaw lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Greenlaw takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Decent striking displayed by Drayman there.
Nice uppercut lands for Greenlaw. That snapped Drayman's head back.
Greenlaw throws a hook but Drayman blocks it.
Greenlaw looks to land a body kick but Drayman moved away.
Greenlaw pushes Drayman away with a front kick.
Drayman lands a nice shot that snaps Greenlaw's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drayman jabs at Greenlaw's body.
Greenlaw throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Greenlaw takes one to the side of the head.
Drayman misses with a hook to the body
and Greenlaw counters with a stiff right hand.
Dante Drayman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drayman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Greenlaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Drayman.
Drayman misses the shot to the body.
Greenlaw looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
A slow jab from Drayman misses its intended target.
Greenlaw slips under a jab.
Drayman misses with a body shot.
Drayman misses with a body shot.
Greenlaw walks into a jab.
Drayman misses with a left hand
and Greenlaw counters with a low kick, right behind Drayman 's knee.
Drayman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Greenlaw doesn't seem bothered though.
Drayman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Greenlaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Drayman.
Greenlaw misses with a kick to the body.
Greenlaw displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drayman throws out the jab.
Greenlaw slips a jab from Drayman.
Greenlaw moves out of range of the strikes.
Greenlaw on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Greenlaw throws a hook but Drayman blocks it.
Greenlaw takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Greenlaw takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Greenlaw misses with a straight right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greenlaw swings for the body but Drayman moves out of range.
Drayman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT2#Dante Drayman's cut is getting worse.
Drayman misses with a body shot.
Drayman misses with a wild combination.
A slow jab from Drayman misses its intended target.
Greenlaw looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Drayman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Greenlaw sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Drayman.
Drayman fails to land with a series of punches.
Drayman misses with a series of wild punches.
Drayman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Greenlaw manages to avoid it.
Drayman misses with an uppercut. Greenlaw saw that one coming.
Drayman swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Greenlaw counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Greenlaw misses with a kick to the body.
Drayman cracks Greenlaw with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Greenlaw scores with a push kick.
Drayman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Greenlaw keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Greenlaw takes one to the chin there.
Drayman throws a hook but Greenlaw avoids it easily.
Drayman just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been told by Drayman's head coaches at Hybrid MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Greenlaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drayman.
Greenlaw shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Drayman fails to land with a series of punches.
Greenlaw displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drayman throws out the jab.
Greenlaw fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drayman manages to avoid it.
Greenlaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drayman.
Drayman is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Drayman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Greenlaw pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Drayman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T4#
Greenlaw throws a leg kick
and Drayman counters with a stiff right hand.
Greenlaw has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Drayman takes a swing at Greenlaw's ribcage but misses.
Drayman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Greenlaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Drayman.
Greenlaw moves out of range of the strikes.
Greenlaw looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Drayman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Drayman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Drayman throws a body shot but no joy.
Drayman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Drayman looks to throw the jab but Greenlaw is out of range.
Drayman throws a hook but Greenlaw blocks it.
Drayman throws a lazy uppercut
and Greenlaw counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drayman throws a jab but it's blocked by Greenlaw.
Drayman throws a series of punches but Greenlaw moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Greenlaw on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Drayman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Greenlaw moves away.
Greenlaw counters with a body kick.
A combination from Drayman does no damage.
Greenlaw replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Drayman blocks it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dante Drayman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dante Drayman's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Drayman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Greenlaw counters with a nice body kick.
Drayman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Greenlaw.
Greenlaw feints a counter leg kick.
Drayman misses with a hook.
Greenlaw takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Greenlaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Greenlaw now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Greenlaw connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Greenlaw looks for the body kick but Drayman saw that one coming.
Drayman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Greenlaw lands with a thumping leg kick.
Greenlaw has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Drayman looks to score with a jab to the body but Greenlaw is just out of range.
Drayman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Greenlaw looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drayman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Greenlaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Drayman.
Greenlaw steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Greenlaw moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #KD2#
Greenlaw lands a big head kick that sends Drayman tumbling to the mat! Greenlaw takes a step backwards and waves Drayman back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Drayman is rocked!#CUT2#Dante Drayman's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drayman misses with a double jab
and Greenlaw counters with a huge right that knocks Drayman out cold! Greenlaw is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Armando Greenlaw!
Armando Greenlaw is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Armando Greenlaw thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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