Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Just some fights 22
Date: Apr 09, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Beair rushes Reedtz and presses him up against the cage.
Beair looking for a takedown. #TD#
Reedtz has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Beair clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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Beair looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Reedtz has managed to slip his arm under Beair's chin. This could be all over... yep, Beair is tapping out! Submission win for Reedtz.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rasmus Reedtz!
In his post fight interview, Rasmus Reedtz started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SMASH: Tetrev vs Chai
Date: Mar 22, 2025

#R1#
Ekbomb tries a head kick but it misses.
Ekbomb moves out of range of the body kick.
Hoost closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hoost bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hoost attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ekbomb throws out a loose jab but Hoost uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekbomb throws a poor cross that misses
and Hoost counters with a nice body shot.
Hoost looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Evan Ekbomb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekbomb buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Hoost throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ekbomb is looking to chop away at Hoost's legs.
Hoost defending well as Ekbomb loads up on a big left hand.
A combination from Ekbomb does no damage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ekbomb.
Ekbomb misses with an uppercut
and Hoost counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hoost lands with a slapping head kick.
Ekbomb moves out of range as Hoost throws a body kick. #T2#
Ekbomb thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ekbomb will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hoost throws the kick towards the body but Ekbomb avoids it.
Good leg kick by Ekbomb.
We've been told by Ekbomb's head coaches at Rasmus's Fun House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ekbomb throws a good cross that connects.
Ekbomb falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekbomb throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hoost doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3#
Ekbomb walks into a jab.
Ekbomb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hoost now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ekbomb throws a head kick that misses.
Hoost misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekbomb.
Ekbomb looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ekbomb lands a jab-cross combination.
A combination from Ekbomb does no damage.
Hoost moves out of range as Ekbomb strikes.
Hoost looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ekbomb misses with a looping right.#T4#
Ekbomb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoost manages to avoid it.
Hoost throws out a counter right but Ekbomb avoids it with no problem.
Whack! Ekbomb lands a heavy head kick that drops Hoost. The ref tackles Ekbomb to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Hoost was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Evan Ekbomb!

Event: Just some fights 17
Date: Mar 08, 2025

#R1#
Reedtz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Akechi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reedtz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Reedtz misses with a left hand
and Akechi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Reedtz thinking.
Akechi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reedtz tries to avoid it but Akechi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reedtz to the ground. Reedtz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Akechi works the jab nicely.#TD2#
Reedtz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Reedtz lands in his opponent's guard.
Akechi being controlled here, momentarily.
Akechi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reedtz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Akechi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Reedtz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Reedtz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reedtz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reedtz looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Reedtz fails with the takedown
and Akechi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Akechi throws out a powerful jab.
Akechi avoids the head kick by Reedtz.
Akechi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Akechi as he connects with a hook.
Reedtz misses the shot to the body.
Reedtz moves forwards but Akechi connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#It looks like Rasmus Reedtz has been cut.
Akechi throws a body punch but Reedtz moves out of range. #TD2#
Reedtz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Reedtz lands in his opponent's guard.
Akechi working a defensive guard here.
Reedtz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Reedtz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reedtz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Akechi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Reedtz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Reedtz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Akechi is keeping the position for now. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Reedtz is still trying to improve position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Akechi takes a swing at Reedtz's ribcage but misses.
Akechi scores with a jab to the head.
Reedtz misses with a straight left.
Akechi lands with a right hand.
Akechi throws a hook but Reedtz avoids it easily.
Akechi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reedtz.
Akechi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Akechi throws a hook but Reedtz avoids it easily.
Reedtz connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akechi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Reedtz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akechi swings for the body but Reedtz moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Reedtz throws a jab when Akechi was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jubei Akechi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rasmus Reedtz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Akechi throws a body punch but Reedtz moves out of range. #TD2#
Reedtz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Reedtz controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Akechi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Reedtz trying to control but Akechi is working from the bottom.
Reedtz's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Reedtz is continuing to stall.
Reedtz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Reedtz is defended easily by Akechi.
Reedtz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reedtz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Akechi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Akechi misses with a double jab.
Nice defenses there by Akechi.
Akechi scores with a jab.
Akechi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Akechi wants to clinch up but Reedtz keeps it at a distance.
Reedtz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rasmus Reedtz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reedtz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akechi.
Akechi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#TD2#
Reedtz shoots in and bounces Akechi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Akechi can't keep his opponent in guard - Reedtz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Reedtz passes to full mount! #T3#
Reedtz controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reedtz sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Reedtz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Akechi is looking to escape.
Reedtz dominating with strikes here.
Reedtz wants to control the pace but Akechi is squirming around nicely.
Reedtz controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Reedtz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Reedtz controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akechi wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Reedtz.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rasmus Reedtz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rasmus Reedtz's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Akechi throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
so Reedtz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Reedtz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Akechi keeping moving, preventing Reedtz from controlling successfully.
Reedtz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Akechi keeping moving, preventing Reedtz from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reedtz controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Reedtz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Reedtz looking to sit in guard and control but Akechi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Our spies down at at Rasmus's Fun House inform us that Reedtz has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Reedtz wants to hit a sweep here but Akechi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Reedtz there!
Reedtz tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Akechi tries to control but Reedtz wriggling away.
Reedtz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Akechi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Reedtz can't escape the position.
Reedtz tries to improve his position but instead Akechi has taken his back! #T3#
Reedtz trying to control the action but Akechi just sinks the hooks in.
Reedtz turns into Akechi and is now in his guard.
Reedtz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Reedtz trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Akechi manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Reedtz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Reedtz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Akechi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rasmus Reedtz has got the better of the ground game so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Reedtz holds on and takes a little breather.
Akechi content to stall in guard here.
Reedtz managing to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reedtz looking for a sweep. Not yet Reedtz, not yet.

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 Jubei Akechi.
I think Akechi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jubei Akechi!
Jubei Akechi thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH: Longabaugh vs Materlak
Date: Mar 07, 2025

#R1#
Ekbomb takes one on the button.
Sitsongrit scores with a push kick.#CL#
Sitsongrit clinches up against the cage.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit gets through Ekbomb's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Ekbomb stalling the fight.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ekbomb misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ekbomb is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ekbomb avoiding damage as Sitsongrit throws knees to the body.
Ekbomb prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ekbomb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Ekbomb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit tries to land knees in the clinch but Ekbomb avoids the damage to the body.
Ekbomb on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ekbomb blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Ekbomb on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ekbomb lands an uppercut.
Ekbomb misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Ekbomb works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sitsongrit missing with knees to the body.
Ekbomb cracks Sitsongrit with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Ekbomb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ekbomb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ekbomb looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ekbomb stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.#T2#
No joy there for Ekbomb, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ekbomb missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Ekbomb avoids the punch easily.
A low kick from Sitsongrit misses
enabling Ekbomb to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Madkhao Sitsongrit has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ekbomb counters with a nice leg kick.
A lazy left from Sitsongrit finds it's target.
Ekbomb throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL#
Sitsongrit has Ekbomb up against the cage in a clinch.
Ekbomb blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ekbomb. #BC2#
Ekbomb breaks from the clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook
and Ekbomb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ekbomb keeps the fight on the outside.
Despite the aggression on Ekbomb's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sitsongrit thuds his right hand into Ekbomb's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3#
Ekbomb throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a right hand that misses
and Ekbomb counters with a low kick, right behind Sitsongrit 's knee.
Sitsongrit dodges the punch combination from Ekbomb.
A jab lands there for Ekbomb.#KD2#
Ekbomb cracks Sitsongrit with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sitsongrit looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Ekbomb finish him? #ROC2#Sitsongrit is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekbomb throws a right hand that Sitsongrit ducks under and follows up with a left that Sitsongrit also avoids with ease.
Oh Sitsongrit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ekbomb throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Ekbomb moves out of range.
Ekbomb takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sitsongrit is looking to land body kicks.
Ekbomb swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Sitsongrit has Ekbomb up against the cage in a clinch.
Sitsongrit seems to have got his legs back now.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekbomb.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Ekbomb.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sitsongrit lands a nice knee to the body. #T4#
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
A short uppercut from Ekbomb.
Sitsongrit trying to land knees to the body.
Ekbomb goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Ekbomb.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
Sitsongrit landing knees to the body.
Sitsongrit keeps control of Ekbomb as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sitsongrit unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ekbomb lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekbomb managing to block the knees to the body from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Ekbomb blocks it. #BC2#
Ekbomb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sitsongrit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ekbomb's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Madkhao Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Madkhao Sitsongrit's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Sitsongrit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ekbomb slips under a jab.
Ekbomb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Ekbomb moved out of range.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Ekbomb circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut
and Ekbomb counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ekbomb on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
A punch combination from Ekbomb misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ekbomb paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit connects with a single shot there.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the body
and Ekbomb counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Sitsongrit clinches. #T1#
Ekbomb is trying to break the clinch but Sitsongrit is controlling him.
Ekbomb tries to break the clinch but Sitsongrit is controlling the position.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Ekbomb.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ekbomb or not.
Ekbomb misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ekbomb backwards.
Sitsongrit being controlled against the cage.
Sitsongrit is working Ekbomb over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ekbomb.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ekbomb. #T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Ekbomb.
A right hand to the body from Sitsongrit.
Ekbomb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ekbomb is defending well for now.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Ekbomb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ekbomb struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit tries to land knees in the clinch but Ekbomb avoids the damage to the body.
Ekbomb tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Ekbomb back against the cage.
Sitsongrit missing with knees to the body.
Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Ekbomb prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekbomb. #T3#
Sitsongrit works on Ekbomb's body with a couple of short punches.
Ekbomb avoiding damage as Sitsongrit throws knees to the body.
Ekbomb wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Ekbomb blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sitsongrit is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ekbomb is breathing heavily.
Ekbomb lands a right hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ekbomb on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ekbomb doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ekbomb.
Ekbomb blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit tries to land knees in the clinch but Ekbomb avoids the damage to the body.
Ekbomb can't break the clinch.
Sitsongrit is working Ekbomb over against the cage.
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!
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekbomb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ekbomb in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ekbomb wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Madkhao Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Madkhao Sitsongrit's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Sitsongrit misses with a hook
and Ekbomb counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up.
Ekbomb throws a counter combo.
Ekbomb throws a right and a left that Sitsongrit avoids nicely.
Ekbomb clobbers Sitsongrit with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ekbomb misses with a head kick.
Sitsongrit lunges at Ekbomb with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ekbomb's hand.
Ekbomb swings widly with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ekbomb thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekbomb staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ekbomb throws out a counter right but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
Sitsongrit wants to land a leg kick but Ekbomb is out of range.
Ekbomb now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ekbomb on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheers as Sitsongrit lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ekbomb doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Ekbomb throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sitsongrit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Ekbomb moves out of range of the leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Ekbomb connects with a right hand. Sitsongrit shakes it off.#CUT2#Madkhao Sitsongrit's cut is getting worse.
Madkhao Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit looks for the body kick but Ekbomb saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Ekbomb misses the target.
Good exchange - Sitsongrit coming out on top.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ekbomb can do to turn this around?#T2#
Ekbomb lands the left hand.
Ekbomb swinging wildly here.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Ekbomb throws out a counter right but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ekbomb swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sitsongrit showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ekbomb.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ekbomb.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.#CL#
Sitsongrit moves into the clinch.
Ekbomb blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Ekbomb stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ekbomb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekbomb on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Ekbomb.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand. #BC2#
Ekbomb breaks the clinch.
Sitsongrit moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sitsongrit with a nice calf kick.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Ekbomb avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
Ekbomb scores with a punch to the head.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ekbomb checks it well.
Nice body punch from Ekbomb.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Sitsongrit moves into the clinch successfully.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ekbomb tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Ekbomb tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Ekbomb back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ekbomb avoids it.
Sitsongrit misses with a knee strike.
Ekbomb blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ekbomb or not.
Sitsongrit tries to land a knee to the head but Ekbomb blocks with his arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Madkhao Sitsongrit clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Madkhao Sitsongrit'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.#R4#
A punch combination from Ekbomb misses.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sitsongrit throws a chopping leg kick but Ekbomb manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sitsongrit thuds his right hand into Ekbomb's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ekbomb tries to move into range but Sitsongrit moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ekbomb's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sitsongrit throws a sloppy body shot
and Ekbomb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sitsongrit is looking to score with low kicks.
It seemed like Ekbomb was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Sitsongrit has closed the distance and engaged Ekbomb in a clinch.
Ekbomb lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Ekbomb blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekbomb is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sitsongrit utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ekbomb is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ekbomb blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Ekbomb swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekbomb scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Ekbomb controls his hands.
Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sitsongrit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ekbomb is defending well for now.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ekbomb's elbow. #BC2#
Ekbomb breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Ekbomb.
Evan Ekbomb seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Donk. Sitsongrit catches Ekbomb right on the button with a cross.
Sitsongrit with a nice calf kick.
Sitsongrit looks to clinch
and Ekbomb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ekbomb loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.#T2#
Donk. Ekbomb catches Sitsongrit right on the button with a cross.
Ekbomb throws a series of punches but Sitsongrit avoids them all with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekbomb swats away the attempt to clinch by Sitsongrit.
Ekbomb tries a quick counter leg kick but Sitsongrit is wise to it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sitsongrit lands a really nice looking cross but Ekbomb seems unphased.
Some bone on bone action there as Ekbomb checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It seemed like Ekbomb was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ekbomb slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
Sitsongrit closes the distance and clinches. #T3#
Ekbomb blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Ekbomb manages to break the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ekbomb momentarily.
Sitsongrit doesn't manage to clinch there - Ekbomb circles away.
Ekbomb misses the jab.
Sitsongrit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ekbomb misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good exchange - Sitsongrit coming out on top.
Sitsongrit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sitsongrit moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the nose.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ekbomb. That's going to slow Sitsongrit down. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sitsongrit fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sitsongrit cracks Ekbomb with a good jab.
Ekbomb moves out of range of the leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Ekbomb scores with a nice head shot.
Ekbomb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Ekbomb avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
A shot to the body from Sitsongrit misses
and Ekbomb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#Madkhao Sitsongrit's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sitsongrit jabs Ekbomb to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Madkhao Sitsongrit had his way with Evan Ekbomb in that round.
The cut man is working on Madkhao Sitsongrit's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Ekbomb avoids the punch easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws out a leg kick but Ekbomb moves out of range and Sitsongrit only half commits.
Sitsongrit showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ekbomb.
Ekbomb throws a right hand that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sitsongrit thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ekbomb if he has to take too many more of those.
Sitsongrit cracks Ekbomb with a good jab.
Ekbomb blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Ekbomb slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekbomb takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ekbomb paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot that snaps Ekbomb's head back.
Ekbomb swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1#
Sitsongrit throws a lazy uppercut
and Ekbomb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sitsongrit defending well as Ekbomb loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ekbomb.
Ekbomb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Despite the aggression on Ekbomb's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sitsongrit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A low kick from Sitsongrit misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ekbomb looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sitsongrit with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ekbomb to score with a decent uppercut.
Sitsongrit throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ekbomb scores with the left hand. Sitsongrit knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ekbomb throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ekbomb tries a head kick but it misses.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ekbomb on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A swing and a miss from Ekbomb.
Sitsongrit misses with a lunging right hand
letting Ekbomb counter with a right hand.
Sitsongrit defending well as Ekbomb loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sitsongrit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3##CL#
Sitsongrit gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ekbomb pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ekbomb is defending well for now.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ekbomb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekbomb.
A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
Ekbomb is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ekbomb.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Ekbomb has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Ekbomb blocks it. #T4#
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ekbomb goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit trying to land knees to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Ekbomb is trying to stall.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Ekbomb works on Sitsongrit's body with a couple of short punches.
Sitsongrit tries to land knees in the clinch but Ekbomb avoids the damage to the body.
Evan Ekbomb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC2#
Ekbomb manages to break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Madkhao Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sitsongrit 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 50:45
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Madkhao Sitsongrit!
Madkhao Sitsongrit retains his lightweight title!
Madkhao Sitsongrit tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: SMASH: Mumba vs Mettovaara
Date: Feb 08, 2025

#R1#
Ekbomb blocks a head kick by Adams.
Ekbomb throws a low kick but it's checked well by Adams.
Adams throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ekbomb's waist but Ekbomb gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Adams off to one side.
Adams doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Adams throws a head kick that misses. #KD2#
Ekbomb lands a big head kick that sends Adams tumbling to the mat! Ekbomb takes a step backwards and waves Adams back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Adams is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Steel Adams has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adams with a poor takedown
and Ekbomb counters with a good low kick that Adams was not able to check.
Oh Adams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Adams shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ekbomb pinned against the cage. Ekbomb gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steel Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ekbomb slaps away a takedown attempt from Adams, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ekbomb throws out a counter right but Adams avoids it with no problem.
Ekbomb has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Ekbomb fakes the body blow, causing Adams to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Adams goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Evan Ekbomb!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 01, 2025

#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Reedtz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Reedtz.
Blue fails with a takedown attempt.
Reedtz with a nice cross.
Reedtz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Reedtz wants it to stay on the feet.
Reedtz fails to land with a series of punches.
Blue takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Blue takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Blue takes one to the side of the head.
Reedtz thuds a left hand into Blue's body.
Blue moves forwards but Reedtz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reedtz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD#
Reedtz tries to sprawl but Blue drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Blue is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reedtz is just riding it out for now. Blue eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Reedtz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Blue wants to pass the guard but Reedtz is keeping the position.
Blue pushing down on Reedtz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Blue is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Blue is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Reedtz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Reedtz is trying to get back to full guard.
Reedtz trying to hold on to Blue's head to control him but Blue postures up.
Blue is looking to advance position but Reedtz won't allow it.
Reedtz is in trouble now - Blue has advanced to mount! #SUB#
Blue jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Reedtz is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Reedtz and Blue has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #T3##SUB#
Blue is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Reedtz has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Blue thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Blue is trying to move to mount but Reedtz reverses beautifully and ends up in Blue's guard.
Reedtz working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Blue escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Reedtz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Blue has momentary wrist control but Reedtz slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Reedtz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Reedtz scoring with some ground and pound.
Blue is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at 3Band MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reedtz stands up over Blue, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Blue looking for a guillotine here but Reedtz defends easily.
Reedtz distracts Blue with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Reedtz passes Blue's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Blue has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Reedtz is working away from the top position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rasmus Reedtz dominated that round.
That's time! Blue's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Blue needs to keep his hands up - Reedtz had a free shot at his head there.
Blue takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Reedtz stalks Blue and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Blue's face. Blue staggers backwards, shaken.
Blue shoots in and drives through. Reedtz sprawls well.
Reedtz connects with a crisp jab.
Blue takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Reedtz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Blue closes the distance and clinches up with Reedtz, looking for a takedown. Blue pushes Reedtz against the cage but Reedtz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Reedtz lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reedtz connects with a right hand. Blue shakes it off.
Reedtz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Blue takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Reedtz stalks Blue and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Blue's face. Blue staggers backwards, shaken.
Blue goes for a double leg but Reedtz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Reedtz continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaka Blue. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blue tries for a takedown. No joy. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Reedtz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reedtz stalling against the cage.
Reedtz holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Reedtz lands a shoulder strike.
Reedtz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Reedtz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Blue is trying to drag Reedtz to the mat but Reedtz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Reedtz taking a breather.
Reedtz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short left from Reedtz.
Blue has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Reedtz after a bit of a struggle.
Blue is looking for a takedown.
Reedtz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Blue. #T2#
Reedtz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reedtz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blue backwards.
Blue fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Reedtz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reedtz pressing his opponent against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Blue takes a knee to the side of the body.
Blue's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reedtz lands a shot to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Reedtz.
Rasmus Reedtz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Reedtz lands with a light punch inside.
Reedtz slows down the pace here.
A shot in the inside from Reedtz. #T3#
Reedtz digs a right hand underneath Blue's ribcage. Blue let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reedtz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Blue drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Reedtz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Blue has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Reedtz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reedtz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reedtz avoiding damage.
Reedtz scores with a shot to the side of Blue's head.
Reedtz lands a hook that snaps the head of Blue backwards.
Reedtz's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Reedtz just leaning against Blue, taking a breather.
Reedtz slows down the pace here. #T4#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rasmus Reedtz.
Blue takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Blue has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reedtz finds it's way round the side to connect with Blue's head.
Blue takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rasmus Reedtz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blue takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reedtz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Blue on the side of the head.
Blue shoots for a takedown but Reedtz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Reedtz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blue.
Blue walks into a jab.
Blue fails with a takedown attempt.
Reedtz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Blue's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rasmus Reedtz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Reedtz throws a good cross that connects.
Rasmus Reedtz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blue shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Reedtz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blue gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Reedtz looks to land a combination but Blue avoids it well.
Blue tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reedtz swivels and escapes.
Reedtz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Blue fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reedtz avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaka Blue. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue dodges the punch combination from Reedtz.
Blue is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Blue fails with the takedown.
Rasmus Reedtz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Reedtz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Blue's head backwards.
Blue looks for a takedown but Reedtz sprawls well.
Reedtz works Blue's body with a nice hook.
Reedtz might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Blue shoots and misses
and Reedtz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reedtz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Reedtz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Reedtz.
Blue looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Reedtz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Reedtz.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab from Reedtz.
Reedtz lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
Blue shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reedtz as he jumps to the side.
Reedtz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Blue has his takedown stuffed
and Reedtz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reedtz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Blue.
Reedtz jabs Blue right on the nose. Blue blinks but takes it well.
A left lands for Reedtz.
Blue takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Reedtz with the inside leg kick.
Blue takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Reedtz lands a really nice looking cross but Blue seems unphased.
Blue has his takedown stuffed
and Reedtz counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Blue gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Reedtz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Blue. That did some damage!
Reedtz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice sprawl there from Reedtz as Blue shoots in.
Reedtz lunges at Blue with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Blue's hand.
Blue gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Blue tries for a takedown but Reedtz circles away easily
and Reedtz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Reedtz. #ROC2#Blue is rocked!
Reedtz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Oh Blue is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Blue shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Reedtz napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Blue goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Reedtz rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Blue's guard! Nice work there by Reedtz!
Reedtz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Blue seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Reedtz chips away with some ground and pound.
Reedtz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Reedtz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Blue's guard.
Reedtz controlling the action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reedtz lands strikes from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rasmus Reedtz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reedtz 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 25:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 25:30

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

Event: SMASH: Denver vs Romanow
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1#
Ekbomb lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Journey Sky has been cut.
Ekbomb misses with a looping left.
Ekbomb lands with a nice body punch.
Sky defending well as Ekbomb loads up on a big left hand.
Ekbomb misses with a looping left.
Ekbomb throws a right and a left that Sky avoids nicely.
Ekbomb misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sky looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekbomb is just out of range.
Jab by Ekbomb.
Ekbomb scores with the left hand. Sky knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Sky checks the leg kick.
Sky doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sky 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.
Ekbomb misses with a low kick.
Ekbomb connects with a body shot.
Ekbomb closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ekbomb rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sky counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ekbomb throws a jab but it's blocked by Sky.
Ekbomb scores with a punch to the head.
Sky keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ekbomb.#T2#
Sky avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ekbomb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sky sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sky misses with an uppercut
and Ekbomb counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sky on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ekbomb. Ekbomb obviously looking to wear him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sky throws a body shot but no joy.
Ekbomb scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sky with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Sky thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sky uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ekbomb.
Ekbomb fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sky.
Ekbomb slips a straight right by Sky.
Ekbomb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sky was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekbomb.
Sky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sky closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ekbomb bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ekbomb was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've been told by Ekbomb's head coaches at Rasmus's Fun House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T4#
Ekbomb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sky scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ekbomb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sky.
It seemed like Sky was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Evan Ekbomb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekbomb throws a combination that misses
letting Sky counter with a right hand.
Sky misses with a body punch
and Ekbomb counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ekbomb scores with a sloppy right hand. Sky should have avoided that one.
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!
Ekbomb misses with an uppercut.
Ekbomb lands a glancing blow to the side of Sky's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Ekbomb dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Journey Sky's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ekbomb lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ekbomb.
Sky slips under a jab.
Ekbomb throws a looping overhand right but Sky ducks down to avoid it.
Ekbomb scores with a sloppy right hand. Sky should have avoided that one.
Sky darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ekbomb smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekbomb throws a big shot that misses.
Ekbomb misses with a low kick.
Sky looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ekbomb fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
A big left from Ekbomb misses.
Sky clobbers Ekbomb with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A combination from Ekbomb does no damage.
Sky throws out a counter right but Ekbomb avoids it with no problem.
Ekbomb loads up on a big right hand but Sky slips the punch.
Sky steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ekbomb.
Evan Ekbomb is winning the standup battle so far.
Ekbomb throws a lazy right hand but Sky sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ekbomb tries to work over Sky's front leg with a kick but Sky checks it. #T2#
Ekbomb attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sky tries to move into range but Ekbomb moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ekbomb throws a right hand that misses
and Sky counters with a straight right hand.
Ekbomb looks to throw the jab but Sky is out of range.
Ekbomb lands a jab.
Ekbomb throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sky.
A slow jab from Sky misses its intended target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekbomb swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sky counters with a straight right hand.
Ekbomb is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sky can do to turn this around?#T3#
Sky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekbomb manages to avoid it.
Sky takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ekbomb thows a body kick. Sky tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ekbomb walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ekbomb gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Sky might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ekbomb has got the better of the exchanges.
Sky lands a jab to the head.
Ekbomb lands with a good body shot.#T4#
Sky misses with an uppercut
and Ekbomb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ekbomb with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekbomb lands with a hook. Sky tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ekbomb uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sky.
Ekbomb appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ekbomb throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Sky colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Ekbomb as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Sky is left battered and dazed whilst Ekbomb and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evan Ekbomb!

Event: SMASH: Leite vs Magabi
Date: Dec 01, 2024

#R1##TD#
Ekbomb gets caught napping as Adams dives in and scores a takedown. Ekbomb manages to retain guard.
Ekbomb is looking to stand up but Adams isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Adams is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ekbomb is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ekbomb has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Ekbomb wants to stand and escape but instead Adams has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Adams postures up and lands a big shot to Ekbomb's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekbomb avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Adams is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Adams trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekbomb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Ekbomb has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Adams has passed into side control.
Adams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ekbomb keeps working.
Adams misses with the ground and pound.#SUB#
Adams working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Adams is looking to take a break and control but Ekbomb is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Adams tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Adams controlling the position.
Adams throws an elbow but Ekbomb slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ekbomb is trying to improve his position.#T3##SUB#
Adams swings around for an armbar but Ekbomb sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Adams's guard.
Adams 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.
Adams looking to control.
Ekbomb preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Adams looking for a guillotine here but Ekbomb defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Ekbomb stands up from Adams's guard - Ekbomb perhaps looking for a knockout.
Adams shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ekbomb as he jumps to the side.
A big left from Ekbomb misses.
Adams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ekbomb throws out the jab. #T4#
Nice sprawl there from Ekbomb as Adams shoots in.
A leg kick checked by Adams.
Ekbomb stuffs the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Ekbomb on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steel Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adams scores with a shot to the body.
Adams will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Adams tries for a takedown but Ekbomb circles away easily
and Ekbomb counters with a left and a right that stings Adams.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekbomb throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Adams on the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Steel Adams has been cut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ekbomb misses with a head kick.
Adams drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ekbomb sprawls and moves away.
Adams misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Ekbomb dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steel Adams's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Adams moves away from the strike by Ekbomb.
Ekbomb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adams was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekbomb.
Ekbomb is looking to slow Adams down with leg kicks.
Adams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ekbomb.
Ekbomb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Adams shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ekbomb's guard.
Adams throws a big right hand that misses.
Adams wants to control from the top but Ekbomb keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Adams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ekbomb wants to sweep here but Adams controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Adams wants to control from the top but Ekbomb keeps moving.
Adams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Adams trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekbomb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel Adams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ekbomb pulls Adams in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Adams misses with a hook
and Ekbomb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Adams looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Ekbomb is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Adams presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Ekbomb lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Adams is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ekbomb gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Adams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adams can't get the takedown.
Ekbomb lands a right hand that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Ekbomb.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ekbomb - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ekbomb leaning his opponent against the cage.
Adams fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steel Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adams drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Adams is trying to pull guard but Ekbomb has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Ekbomb leaning against his opponent.
Adams lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Adams drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ekbomb gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ekbomb is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Adams is keeping busy.
A short uppercut from Ekbomb.
Adams jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ekbomb walks away with a smile on his face. Adams gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Adams shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ekbomb counters with a straight right hand.
Adams wants to land a leg kick but Ekbomb is out of range.
Adams shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD2#
and Ekbomb counters with a nice right hand that sends Adams toppling to the canvas! Adams scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ekbomb finish him?!#ROC2#Adams is rocked!
Steel Adams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adams shoots in for a takedown but Ekbomb shows good takedown defense.
Oh Adams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Adams fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ekbomb avoids it really well and circles away.
Ekbomb circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Adams tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Ekbomb wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Evan Ekbomb!

Event: SMASH: Fleshou vs Magabi
Date: Oct 20, 2024

#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Ekbomb.
Handler throws the left hand but Ekbomb avoids the punch easily.
Handler scores with a spinning back kick!
Handler connects with a right hand. Ekbomb shakes it off.
Jacob Handler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekbomb has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ekbomb there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ekbomb swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Handler.
Ekbomb with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Handler moves into range and connects with a jab.
Handler lands a glancing blow to the side of Ekbomb's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekbomb takes a swing at Handler's ribcage but misses.
Handler connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC2#Ekbomb is rocked!
Ekbomb throws the left hand but Handler avoids the punch easily.
Handler misses with the combination.
Ekbomb lands a nice looking body shot.
Handler is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Handler takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Ekbomb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Handler.
Handler bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ekbomb's head backwards.
No joy there for Handler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ekbomb cracks a nice hook into Handler's ribs.
Ekbomb scores with the left hand. Handler knows he should have avoided that one.
We've been told by Ekbomb's head coaches at Rasmus's Fun House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Handler.
Handler misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters circling - Handler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ekbomb lands a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Handler. Ekbomb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ekbomb misses with a series of wild punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekbomb throws a shot from downtown. Handler moves away and avoids it.
Nice body punch from Handler.
Ekbomb needs to keep his hands up - Handler had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Ekbomb lands a jab-cross combination.
Ekbomb gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Handler lands with a nice body punch.
Handler misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Ekbomb was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Handler.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Handler.
Evan Ekbomb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Handler takes a swing at Ekbomb's ribcage but misses.
Handler looks to land a left hand but Ekbomb moved out of range nicely.
Handler misses with a combination
and Ekbomb counters with a leg kick.
Ekbomb scores with a sloppy right hand. Handler should have avoided that one.
Ekbomb looks to land a left hand but Handler moved out of range nicely.
Nice shot by Handler.#KD#
Ekbomb drops Handler with a beautiful combination! Handler stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ekbomb is looking for the KO!#ROC#Handler is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jacob Handler has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Ekbomb.
Handler is still on wobbly legs! Can Ekbomb finish him?
Handler feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ekbombs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Handler gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Ekbomb gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evan Ekbomb!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 12, 2024

#R1#
Florendo pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Florendo clinches up with Tono and pushes him back against the cage.
Florendo stops a takedown attempt from Tono. #TD2#
Florendo jumps into guard, dragging Tono to the mat.
Tono distracts Florendo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tono trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Florendo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tono is aware though and is defending well.
Florendo looking to control.
Florendo keeping moving, preventing Tono from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tono scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tono is looking to work some ground and pound but Florendo has wrist control.
Tono scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Florendo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Florendo wants to sweep but no luck.
Florendo keeping moving, preventing Tono from controlling successfully.
Tono stands up over Florendo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tono controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Florendo keeping moving, preventing Tono from controlling successfully.
Tono looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #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.
Florendo is trying to control the position but Tono postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Florendo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Florendo keeping moving, preventing Tono from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tono slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Tono keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tono throws a sloppy head kick and Florendo moves out of range easily. #TD#
Tono drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tono working the ground and pound.
Tono slows the pace down.
Tono is looking to take a break and control but Florendo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tono cracks Florendo with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T4#
Florendo is looking for a sweep.
Tono in side control lands a decent elbow.
Tono knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Florendo on the ground.
Tono lands some shots froms side control.
Tono connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Florendo some visible discomfort.
Florendo is looking to reverse the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Florendo taking a bit of punishment here - Tono scoring with strikes.
Tono lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #ROC#Florendo is rocked!
Florendo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Florendo is still in real trouble! Can Tono finish him?
Tono taking a breather here.
Tono in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Florendo looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Tono turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kami Tono!

Event: SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Fleshou 3
Date: Sep 22, 2024

#R1#
Aengus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Aengus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ekbomb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aengus.
Aengus misses with an uppercut. Ekbomb saw that one coming.
Aengus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ekbomb throws a hook but Aengus avoids it easily.
Ekbomb throws a looping overhand right but Aengus ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Aengus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ekbomb doesn't seem phased though.
Ekbomb slips under a jab.
Jab by Ekbomb.
Aengus misses with a left hand
and Aengus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ekbomb throws out a loose jab but Aengus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekbomb misses with a looping left.
Ekbomb throws a looping overhand right but Aengus ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Aengus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekbomb misses with a left hand
and Aengus counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Aengus scores with a jab to the head.
Ekbomb thuds his right hand into Aengus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Aengus misses with a hook.
Ekbomb connects with a jab.
Aengus throws a right hand that misses
and Ekbomb makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Aengus really felt that one!
Aengus swinging wildly here.
Aengus ducks under a wild hook from Ekbomb.
Ekbomb ducks under a wild hook from Aengus.
A cross from Ekbomb lands.
Ekbomb uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aengus.
No joy there for Ekbomb, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ekbomb slips a straight right by Aengus.#T2#
Ekbomb ducks right into an uppercut from Aengus.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Aengus.
Ekbomb scores with a sloppy right hand. Aengus should have avoided that one.
Ekbomb throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aengus.
Aengus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ekbomb throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aengus.
Ekbomb displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aengus.
Aengus scores with a sloppy right hand. Ekbomb should have avoided that one.
Ekbomb throws a big shot that misses.
Aengus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ekbomb throws a jab when Aengus was well out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Aengus as he connects with a hook.#T3#
Ekbomb rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aengus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Ekbomb throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Evan Ekbomb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ekbomb rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aengus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ekbomb chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Aengus throws a lazy right hand but Ekbomb sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aengus is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ekbomb thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aengus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ekbomb lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Aengus backs up against the cage.
Aengus misses with an uppercut. Ekbomb saw that one coming.
Ekbomb slips a jab from Aengus.
Aengus scores with the left hand. Ekbomb knows he should have avoided that one.
Aengus throws a lazy right hand but Ekbomb sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Aengus throws an off balance right hand
and Ekbomb makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aengus misses with a straight left.
Ekbomb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aengus throws a shot from downtown. Ekbomb moves away and avoids it.
Ekbomb avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ekbomb appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ekbomb swings widly with a right hand
and Aengus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ekbomb swings for the body but Aengus moves out of range.
Aengus is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Aengus throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Ekbomb counter with a right hand.
Aengus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ekbomb moves out of range as Aengus strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ekbomb! But no joy.
Ekbomb slips under a jab.
Ekbomb moves away from the strike by Aengus.
Ekbomb takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Ekbomb 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#
Aengus works the jab nicely.
Ekbomb takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ekbomb avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ekbomb thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Aengus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aengus throws a jab but it's blocked by Ekbomb.
Ekbomb misses with a straight left.
Aengus is looking to counter punch.
Aengus misses with a lunging right hand
and Ekbomb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ekbomb throws a jab but it's blocked by Aengus.
Ekbomb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aengus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekbomb throws a jab when Aengus was well out of range.
Ekbomb chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Aengus throws a poor cross that misses
and Ekbomb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ekbomb throws an off balance right hand
and Aengus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aengus takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #ROC2#Aengus is rocked!#T1#
Aengus throws the kick towards the body but Ekbomb avoids it.
Oh Aengus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sloppy strikes from Aengus. Those never looked like landing.
Aengus seems to have got his legs back now.
Aengus throws a looping overhand right but Ekbomb ducks down to avoid it.
Ekbomb displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aengus throws out the jab.
Aengus scores with a sloppy right hand. Ekbomb should have avoided that one.
Aengus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ekbomb.
Ekbomb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aengus.
Aengus throws a right hand that misses
and Ekbomb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aengus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A swing and a miss from Ekbomb.
Aengus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Aengus misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Aengus might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Aengus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ekbomb tries to avoid it but Aengus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ekbomb to the ground. Ekbomb escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Aengus scores with a nice right hand. #T2#
Aengus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ekbomb defends it nicely.
Aengus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent'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!
Aengus throws a hook but Ekbomb blocks it.
Aengus throws an off balance right hand
and Ekbomb counters with a leg kick.
Aengus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ekbomb is fending him off so far but Aengus persists. Nope, Ekbomb circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caelan Aengus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aengus ducks under a wild hook from Ekbomb.
Aengus misses with an uppercut. Ekbomb saw that one coming.
Aengus misses with an uppercut.
Evan Ekbomb seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ekbomb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aengus.#T3#
Aengus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ekbomb.
Ekbomb swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed right hand from Ekbomb misses the target.
Aengus swings widly with a right hand
and Aengus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ekbomb throws a shot from downtown. Aengus moves away and avoids it.
Aengus throws a big counter combination but Ekbomb scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ekbomb feints and then cracks Aengus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aengus down.
Ekbomb has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
A jab from Aengus misses.
Ekbomb ducks under a wild hook from Aengus.
Aengus tries to close the distance and clinch but Ekbomb swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ekbomb throws out a counter right but Aengus avoids it with no problem.
Ekbomb takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Aengus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aengus misses with a hook.
Ekbomb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aengus.
Caelan Aengus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekbomb throws out a loose jab but Aengus uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Ekbomb bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ekbomb misses with a few strikes there.
Aengus clobbers Ekbomb with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice straight punches there by Aengus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Aengus.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Aengus misses the target.
Aengus throws a shot from downtown. Ekbomb moves away and avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ekbomb.
Aengus looks to land a right hand but Ekbomb moved out of range.
Aengus throws a right hand that misses
letting Ekbomb counter with a right hand.
Aengus throws a poor cross that misses
and Ekbomb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aengus misses with an uppercut
and Ekbomb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Aengus.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aengus, as that shot connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Evan Ekbomb will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Aengus lands with a right hand.
Aengus throws a shot from downtown. Ekbomb moves away and avoids it.
A nice side step and Ekbomb releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ekbomb misses with a series of wild punches.
Ekbomb slips under a jab.
Ekbomb moves away from the strike by Aengus.
Aengus connects with the punch.
Aengus cracks Ekbomb with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ekbomb throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Aengus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekbomb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aengus.
Ekbomb has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Aengus doesn't manage to clinch there - Ekbomb circles away.
Aengus looks to land a right hand but Ekbomb moved out of range.
Ekbomb just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Ekbomb looks to land a combination but Aengus avoids it well.
Aengus is looking to counter punch.
Aengus misses with a straight right.
Ekbomb avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ekbomb with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Aengus to score with a decent uppercut.
Aengus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ekbomb lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aengus circles away quickly and effectively.
Aengus lands with a cross.
Aengus moves to clinch but Ekbomb breaks away
and Ekbomb counters with a nice uppercut.
Aengus lunges at Ekbomb with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ekbomb's hand.
Aengus throws a series of punches but Ekbomb moves out of range.
Aengus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ekbomb counters with a nice leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Aengus. #T2#
Ekbomb throws a right hand that misses
and Aengus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekbomb avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aengus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ekbomb moves out of range as Aengus strikes.
Aengus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#KD2#
Ekbomb lands a left and a right that send Aengus crashing to the mat, dazed. Ekbomb thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Aengus slips a jab and a cross from Ekbomb.
Ekbomb swings widly with a right hand
and Aengus counters with a stiff right hand.
Aengus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aengus misses with a looping right.
Ekbomb misses with a kick to the body. #T3#
Ekbomb blocks a jab.
Ekbomb now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ekbomb misses with a hook
and Aengus counters with a three punch combo that has Ekbomb backing up. Ekbomb nods at Aengus to acknowledge the strikes.
The fighters circling - Ekbomb throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ekbomb drops his hands momentarily and Aengus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Aengus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ekbomb counters with a slapping leg kick.
Aengus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aengus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ekbomb lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Aengus falls backwards - clearly groggy! Ekbomb dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evan Ekbomb!

Event: SMASH: Thai vs Gustafsson 2
Date: Sep 15, 2024

#R1#
Gustafsson with a jab.
A slow jab from Gustafsson misses its intended target.
Thai half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Thai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thai looks for a takedown but Gustafsson sprawls well.
It seemed like Gustafsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thai tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gustafsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thai somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thai changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Thai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thai dodges the punch combination from Gustafsson.
Thai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Gustafsson misses.
Thai attempts a counter takedown but Gustafsson avoids it well and moves away.
Thai misses with a takedown attempt - Gustafsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wille Thai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustafsson misses with a looping left.
Gustafsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thai's hands.#T2#
Gustafsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Thai is just out of range.
Thai misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice defenses there by Thai.
Oscar Gustafsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thai tries for a takedown but Gustafsson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thai slips under a jab from Gustafsson.
Oscar Gustafsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thai avoids the body shot from Gustafsson.
Thai drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gustafsson sprawls and moves away.
Gustafsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thai.#T3##TD#
Thai closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gustafsson did well to prevent Thai getting side control.
Thai is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gustafsson!
Gustafsson is desperately trying to improve his position but Thai has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Thai is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gustafsson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gustafsson shrugs it off.
Gustafsson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thai. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gustafsson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Thai is working for a submission of some sort.
Gustafsson is doing well to control the position and prevent Thai from advancing to side control.#T4#
Gustafsson tries to kick Thai off but Thai keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Thai is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Thai maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Gustafsson could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Thai has cracked it and Gustafsson is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Thai!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wille Thai!

Event: SMASH: Buddha vs Talvela
Date: Aug 25, 2024

#R1#
Nichols keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ekbomb.
Nichols throws a leg kick but Ekbomb moved away.
Nichols throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nichols swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ekbomb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nichols tries for a takedown but Ekbomb circles away easily
and Ekbomb makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nichols misses with a body kick.
Ekbomb scores with the left hand. Nichols knows he should have avoided that one.
Nichols walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ekbomb checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nichols throws a shot from downtown. Ekbomb moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Nichols misses the target.
It seemed like Ekbomb was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ekbomb dodges the punch combination from Nichols.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekbomb slips under a jab.
Ekbomb swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nichols.
The fighters circling - Nichols throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nichols misses with a hook to the body #KD2#
and Ekbomb counters with a nice right hand that sends Nichols toppling to the canvas! Nichols scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ekbomb finish him?!#ROC2#Nichols is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nichols swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ekbomb staying out of range there.
Ekbomb flicks out a counter leg kick but Nichols steps away.#T1#
Nichols misses with a series of wild punches.
Ekbomb looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nichols has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom\'s Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Nichols lands with a nice combination. Ekbomb backs away looking to recover.
Nichols misses with a body shot.
Ekbomb thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Nichols on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ekbomb throws a series of punches but Nichols moves out of range.
Nichols throws an overhand right that lands on Ekbomb's shoulder, as Ekbomb tries to avoid the shot.
Ekbomb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nichols throws a right hand that misses #KD2#
and Ekbomb counters with a nice right hand that sends Nichols toppling to the canvas! Nichols scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ekbomb finish him?!
Oh Nichols is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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 low kick from Nichols misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ekbomb ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nichols is breathing heavily.
Nichols leaves his chin hanging out and Ekbomb seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Nichols crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Evan Ekbomb!

Event: SMASH: Rocksaw vs Krylov
Date: Aug 18, 2024

#R1#
Gustafsson throws a front kick aimed at Struja Jr's knee but Struja Jr avoids it well.
Struja Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Struja Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gustafsson throws a front kick aimed at Struja Jr's knee but Struja Jr avoids it well.
We've been told by Gustafsson's head coaches at Rasmus's Fun House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Struja Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donk. Gustafsson catches Struja Jr right on the button with a cross.
Struja Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Gustafsson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Struja Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gustafsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Struja Jr misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson connects with the punch.
Struja Jr is looking to clinch.
Gustafsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Struja Jr.
It looked like Gustafsson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Gustafsson connects with a body shot that sends Struja Jr's belly button to the back.
A jab from Gustafsson finds it's way through Struja Jr's defenses.
Gustafsson dips to his left and cracks Struja Jr with an uppercut!
A looping hook to the body misses from Struja Jr. Gustafsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Struja Jr misses with a body punch
letting Gustafsson counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Gustafsson misses the target.
Gustafsson throws a body punch but Struja Jr moves out of range.
Struja Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gustafsson is fending him off so far but Struja Jr persists. Nope, Gustafsson circles away and we're back to standing.
Gustafsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Struja Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Good leg kick by Gustafsson.
Struja Jr with a poor takedown
and Gustafsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Ludko Struja Jr has been cut.
Oscar Gustafsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludko Struja Jr.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gustafsson misses with a wild body shot.
Struja Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gustafsson defends well and Struja Jr ends up having to push Gustafsson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Struja Jr throws a hook but Gustafsson avoids it easily.
A big left from Gustafsson misses.
Gustafsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Struja Jr takes a swing at Gustafsson's ribcage but misses.
Gustafsson misses with a double jab.
A jab from Struja Jr finds it's way through Gustafsson's defenses.
Struja Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Struja Jr darts in trying to clinch
and Gustafsson counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Gustafsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Struja Jr throws a series of punches but Gustafsson avoids them all with ease.
Struja Jr slips under a jab.
Struja Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gustafsson at a distance.
Gustafsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Struja Jr.
Gustafsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oscar Gustafsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Struja Jr fails to land the takedown.
Gustafsson misses with an uppercut.
Struja Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Struja Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Gustafsson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ludko Struja Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gustafsson throws an off balance right hand
and Struja Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Gustafsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gustafsson throws a lazy right hand but Struja Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Struja Jr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice jab there from Gustafsson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Gustafsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gustafsson cracks a nice hook into Struja Jr's ribs.
Struja Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gustafsson tried to counter with a leg kick but Struja Jr avoided it.
Gustafsson misses with a body kick.
Struja Jr digs a good hook to Gustafsson's body.
Gustafsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Struja Jr.
It looked like Gustafsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Struja Jr slips a straight right by Gustafsson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Gustafsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ludko Struja Jr'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#
Gustafsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Gustafsson sets himself, and Struja Jr steps forward looking for the clinch! Gustafsson avoids it this time.
Struja Jr clobbers Gustafsson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Oscar Gustafsson is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Struja Jr rushes Gustafsson and presses him up against the cage.
Struja Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gustafsson throws a head punch that misses.
Struja Jr letting Gustafsson take a breather here.
Struja Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Struja Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Gustafsson lands with a right to the head.
Struja Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Gustafsson controls the action.
Gustafsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Struja Jr controls his hands.
Gustafsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Gustafsson is trying to maintain a safe position but Struja Jr gets an underhook and turns Gustafsson into the cage.
Gustafsson has a couple of punches blocked by Struja Jr.
Gustafsson prevents a body shot from Struja Jr.
Gustafsson tries to throw a body punch but Struja Jr avoids it by throwing Gustafsson back against the cage.
Struja Jr lands a body shot.
Struja Jr has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gustafsson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Struja Jr can turn it around.
Gustafsson is pushing Struja Jr up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gustafsson tries to throw a body punch but Struja Jr avoids it by throwing Gustafsson back against the cage.
Gustafsson stalling against the cage.
Gustafsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A hook to the body from Struja Jr. #T2#
Struja Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gustafsson is trying to stall.
Nice body punch from Gustafsson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gustafsson.
Gustafsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gustafsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Struja Jr can do to turn this around?
Gustafsson just leaning against Struja Jr, taking a breather.
Gustafsson misses with a body punch.
Struja Jr letting Gustafsson take a breather here.
Gustafsson prevents Struja Jr from breaking the clinch.
Gustafsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Struja Jr controls his hands.
Struja Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gustafsson is trying to maintain a safe position but Struja Jr gets an underhook and turns Gustafsson into the cage.
Gustafsson lands a body punch.
Gustafsson misses with a body punch. #T3#
Gustafsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Struja Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Struja Jr's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Gustafsson avoiding damage. #BC2#
Struja Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Struja Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gustafsson.
Struja Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gustafsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Struja Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gustafsson.
Struja Jr connects with a right hand. Gustafsson shakes it off.
Gustafsson misses with a looping right.
Struja Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson sets himself, and Struja Jr steps forward looking for the clinch! Gustafsson avoids it this time.#T4#
Struja Jr cracks Gustafsson with a good jab.
Struja Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gustafsson is looking to counter punch.
Struja Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gustafsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good exchange - Struja Jr coming out on top.
A low kick lands for Gustafsson.
Struja Jr with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gustafsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Struja Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gustafsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gustafsson avoids the body shot from Struja Jr.
Gustafsson looks to land a right hand but Struja Jr moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Struja Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
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 Oscar Gustafsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ludko Struja Jr's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gustafsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Struja Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Struja Jr misses with a straight right.
As Struja Jr looks to move away, Gustafsson throws a big counter combo but Struja Jr just gets out of the way.
Gustafsson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gustafsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Struja Jr throws out the jab.
Struja Jr connects with a jab.
Struja Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gustafsson throws out the jab.
Nice shot by Gustafsson.
Struja Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Struja Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gustafsson throws a leg kick but Struja Jr sees it coming and moves out of range.
Struja Jr throws out a counter right but Gustafsson avoids it with no problem.
Nice defenses there by Struja Jr.
Struja Jr goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab, jab by Struja Jr - just one landing. #T1#
Struja Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gustafsson manages to avoid it.
Gustafsson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ludko Struja Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gustafsson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A shot to the liver by Gustafsson. Beautiful body shot.
Struja Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gustafsson.
Struja Jr takes a swing at Gustafsson's ribcage but misses.
Struja Jr throws a shot from downtown. Gustafsson moves away and avoids it.
Gustafsson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Struja Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Struja Jr throws out a counter right but Gustafsson avoids it with no problem.
Gustafsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Struja Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Struja Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gustafsson under the eye.
Struja Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Struja Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Struja Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Struja Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gustafsson under the eye.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gustafsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Struja Jr tries for a takedown but Gustafsson circles away easily
and Gustafsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Struja Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Gustafsson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Struja Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Struja Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gustafsson.
Struja Jr wants to clinch but Gustafsson slips to the side
and Gustafsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Struja Jr is rocked!
Struja Jr throws a one two combo.
Struja Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#KD#
Gustafsson drops Struja Jr with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Struja Jr looks back up at him and smiles so Gustafsson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Struja Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Gustafsson finish him?#T3#
Gustafsson cracks Struja Jr with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oscar Gustafsson!
Oscar Gustafsson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH: Cedillo vs Dreth
Date: Jul 27, 2024

#R1#
Ekbomb shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice shot by Porto.
Porto shoots in for a takedown but Ekbomb shows good takedown defense.
And Ekbomb counters with a quick kick to the body but Porto blocks it.
Porto lands with a shot to the body.
Porto fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Porto lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Danga de danga de dang - Porto scores with a four punch combination!
Ekbomb defending well as Porto loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Ekbomb misses the target.
We've been told by Ekbomb's head coaches at Rasmus's Fun House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ekbomb cracks Porto with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Porto swings for the body but Ekbomb moves out of range.
Ekbomb was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Porto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekbomb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Porto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ekbomb looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ekbomb takes one on the button.
Ekbomb takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice jab there from Porto. #T1#
Porto connects with a right hand. Ekbomb shakes it off.
Porto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ekbomb's head backwards.
Porto lands with a hook. Ekbomb tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Porto scores with a hook.
Porto throws a shot to the body.
Porto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big right from Porto misses.
Ekbomb was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Porto has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Porto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekbomb manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Ekbomb on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ekbomb misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Porto counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekbomb trying to control but Porto postures up.
Porto prevents Ekbomb from improving his position.#T2##SUB2#
Porto looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Porto is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Porto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Porto moves into full mount! Ekbomb won't be happy about that! #T3#
Ekbomb tries to reverse the position but Porto maintains control.
Porto wants to control the pace but Ekbomb is squirming around nicely.
Porto throwing strikes but Ekbomb recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Ekbomb tries to get to full guard but Porto has control of the leg.
Porto passes to full mount!
Porto throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T4#
Porto scoring with strikes but Ekbomb is staying in there.
Porto tries to control but Ekbomb wriggling away.
Porto working Ekbomb over with strikes here.
Porto prevents Ekbomb from getting the reversal.
Ekbomb bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB2#
Porto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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!
Ekbomb preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nero Porto 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#
Porto lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ekbomb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nero Porto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekbomb takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ekbomb misses with a right hand
and Porto counters with a nice uppercut.
Porto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Porto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ekbomb takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Porto moves out of range as Ekbomb strikes.
Porto lands a head shot.
Ekbomb looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ekbomb looks to land a combination but Porto avoids it well.
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!
Ekbomb takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Porto connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ekbomb. Ekbomb circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Porto misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Porto goes for a double leg but Ekbomb avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ekbomb continues to drive forward.
A little feinted left hand from Ekbomb on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ekbomb misses with a combination
and Porto counters with a stiff right hand.
Porto misses the shot to the body.
Ekbomb throws a big counter combination but Porto scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Porto connects with a crisp jab.
Porto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ekbomb's head backwards.
Porto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ekbomb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Porto moves away.
Porto doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ekbomb takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Evan Ekbomb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ekbomb takes a swing at Porto's ribcage but misses.
Porto lands a slapping body shot.
Ekbomb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nero Porto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Porto cracks Ekbomb with a right hand to the side of the head.
Porto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Porto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
The fighters circling - Ekbomb throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Porto scores with a sloppy right hand. Ekbomb should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekbomb takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ekbomb walks into a straight right hand from Porto.
Porto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ekbomb.
Ekbomb cracks Porto with a good jab.
Ekbomb walks into a stiff left hand from Porto.
Porto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekbomb manages to avoid it.
Ekbomb takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Porto jabs Ekbomb to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ekbomb throws a nice looking combination but Porto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Porto needs to keep his hands up - Ekbomb had a free shot at his head there.#T3##TD2#
Ekbomb gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Porto to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Porto working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nero Porto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Porto is in close to Ekbomb's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Porto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Porto looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Porto scoring with some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ekbomb is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Porto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4#
Porto wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Ekbomb avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Porto is on top in guard. #REVB#
Ekbomb preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Porto landing with the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Porto throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nero Porto 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#
Porto cracks Ekbomb with a good jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Porto.
Ekbomb looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ekbomb lands a really nice looking cross but Porto seems unphased.
Porto throws a hook but Ekbomb avoids it easily.
Porto scores with a hook.
Porto with a hook.
Porto cracks Ekbomb with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ekbomb just misses with a punch to the body.
Porto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ekbomb misses with a hook.
Ekbomb is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Porto works the jab nicely.
Porto connects with a looping right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekbomb throws the left hand but Porto avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Porto takes a jab right on the kisser.
Porto looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekbomb is just out of range.
A big left from Ekbomb misses.
Porto cracks Ekbomb with an open hand slap.
Porto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ekbomb needs to keep his hands up - Porto had a free shot at his head there.
Porto tests Ekbomb's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Porto throws out a powerful jab.
Porto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A punch combination from Ekbomb misses.
Porto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Ekbomb 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Porto misses with a looping left.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekbomb slips under a jab from Porto.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Porto checks a leg kick.
Porto ducks under a wild hook from Ekbomb.
Ekbomb on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Porto slips under a jab from Ekbomb.
Ekbomb moves out of range as Porto strikes.
Porto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ekbomb swings widly with a right hand
and Porto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ekbomb. Porto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Porto is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Porto misses the shot to the body.
Ekbomb on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T3#
Porto cracks Ekbomb with an open hand slap.
Ekbomb slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Porto misses the body punch
and Ekbomb counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from Ekbomb misses.
Ekbomb walks into a left hand.
Ekbomb loads up on a big right hand but Porto slips the punch.
Ekbomb motions for Porto to come forward. Ekbomb throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Porto lands a body shot.
Porto throws a big shot that misses.
Ekbomb fires out a quick counter leg kick but Porto just manages to avoid it.
Porto misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Ekbomb on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ekbomb throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Porto on the side of the head.
Porto misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Ekbomb looks to land a left hand but Porto moved out of range nicely.
Nice shot lands for Porto.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Porto throws a big shot that misses.
Ekbomb takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ekbomb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ekbomb uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Porto.
An attempted straight right counter from Ekbomb misses the target.
Porto moves out of range as Ekbomb strikes.
Ekbomb lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #TD2#
Porto looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Ekbomb has his feet on Porto's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Evan Ekbomb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ekbomb takes a shot to the body in his stride.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nero Porto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Porto 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: SMASH: Thai vs Crazyhorse
Date: Jul 20, 2024

#R1##CL#
Le Franc closes the distance and clinches.
Le Franc misses with a hook to the ribs.
Le Franc lands a right hand.
We've been informed that Gustafsson 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.
Le Franc is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gustafsson has Le Franc pressed against the cage.
Gustafsson takes a shot to the head.
Le Franc tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Come on Gustafsson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Le Franc looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Le Franc tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Le Franc misses with a body punch.
Gustafsson stalling in the clinch but Le Franc improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Franc tries to work over Gustafsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Le Franc doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Le Franc tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Le Franc misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gustafsson.
Le Franc misses with the head strike. #T1#
Le Franc misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Le Franc scores with a nice short uppercut.
Le Franc tries to circle away but Gustafsson has him pinned against the cage.
Gustafsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Le Franc's elbow.
Gustafsson lands an uppercut.
Gustafsson lands with a left to the head.
Le Franc pushes Gustafsson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Le Franc misses with a body punch.
Gustafsson stalling in the clinch.
Le Franc 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.
Le Franc misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Le Franc - that landed with a thud.
Le Franc tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gustafsson prevents a body shot from Le Franc.
A short left from Le Franc.
Le Franc scores with a shot to the side of Gustafsson's head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Le Franc tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gustafsson's elbow.
Le Franc goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gustafsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Le Franc.
Le Franc misses with a body punch.
Le Franc throws a head punch that misses.
Le Franc misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Le Franc.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gustafsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gustafsson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gustafsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Le Franc backwards.
Gustafsson effectively controlling the action here.
Le Franc misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gustafsson pushes Le Franc back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Le Franc misses with a hook to the ribs.
Le Franc lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Le Franc. #T3#
Le Franc misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Le Franc.
Le Franc takes a shot to the head.
Le Franc tries to work over Gustafsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gustafsson misses with some punches.
Le Franc misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Le Franc manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gustafsson misses with a body punch.
Le Franc fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Le Franc tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gustafsson's elbow.
Le Franc throws a head punch that misses.
Le Franc goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gustafsson lands a body punch.
Le Franc misses with a body punch. #T4#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Le Franc as Gustafsson tries to tie him up.
Le Franc tries to work over Gustafsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Le Franc lands a left hand.
Le Franc has a couple of punches blocked by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson tries a body shot but Le Franc blocks it.
Gustafsson leaning against his opponent.
Le Franc throws a punch but it's blocked by Gustafsson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee calls for Gustafsson to work.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gustafsson.
Le Franc tries to throw a body punch but Gustafsson avoids it by throwing Le Franc back against the cage.
Le Franc tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gustafsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Le Franc jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gustafsson walks away with a smile on his face. Le Franc gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Le Franc walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gustafsson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Guy Le Franc dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Gustafsson connects with a body shot.
Gustafsson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Oscar Gustafsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Le Franc. Gustafsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good work by Gustafsson as he checks the leg kick.
Le Franc staying out of range there.
Gustafsson misses with a looping left.
Le Franc uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gustafsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Franc throws a right hand that Gustafsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Gustafsson also avoids with ease.
Le Franc thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gustafsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Le Franc is just out of range.#T1#
Gustafsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Le Franc misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gustafsson misses with a head kick.
Le Franc is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gustafsson throws a shot to the body.
Gustafsson tries a low kick but Le Franc avoids it.
Gustafsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Le Franc tries to land a body kick
and Gustafsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gustafsson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T2#
Le Franc throws a right hand that misses
and Gustafsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gustafsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A quick step to the side and Le Franc tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gustafsson throws a leg kick
and Le Franc counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gustafsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circle momentarily. Gustafsson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Le Franc moves away from the strike by Gustafsson.
Oscar Gustafsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gustafsson lands a jab to Le Franc's midsection.
Le Franc on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gustafsson. Gustafsson obviously looking to wear him down.
Le Franc slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
Le Franc staying out of range there.
Le Franc swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gustafsson throws a solid leg kick but Le Franc takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gustafsson.
Le Franc throws a quick counter kick to the body but Gustafsson avoids it.
Le Franc closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gustafsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Le Franc is just out of range.
Le Franc moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab, jab by Gustafsson - just one landing.
Gustafsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick misses from Gustafsson.
Le Franc thinks about countering with a body kick.#T4#
A combination from Gustafsson does no damage.
Gustafsson punishes Le Franc's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Le Franc clinches up against the cage.
Le Franc misses with a body punch.
Gustafsson blocks a body shot from Le Franc.
Gustafsson slows down the pace here.
Gustafsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Le Franc blocks a body shot from Gustafsson.
Le Franc tries to throw a body punch but Gustafsson avoids it by throwing Le Franc back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Le Franc escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Le Franc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Gustafsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gustafsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Le Franc has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Le Franc delivers a nice body kick.
Le Franc defending well as Gustafsson loads up on a big left hand.
Gustafsson throws a head kick that misses.
A big left from Gustafsson misses.
Le Franc bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Franc checks a leg kick.
Gustafsson avoids the head kick by Le Franc.
Le Franc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Gustafsson looks to land a left hand but Le Franc moved out of range nicely.
Gustafsson scores with a leg kick.
Gustafsson throws a series of punches but Le Franc moves out of range.
Le Franc throws a body punch but Gustafsson moves out of range.
Gustafsson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Le Franc lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from Gustafsson finds it's way through Le Franc's defenses.
Gustafsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Le Franc swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gustafsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Le Franc's corner calls for a 1-2. Le Franc obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
Gustafsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Le Franc.#CL#
Le Franc moves into the clinch.
Gustafsson tries to work over Le Franc's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gustafsson blocks a body shot from Le Franc.
Le Franc swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Le Franc blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gustafsson blocks an uppercut.
Le Franc is trying to break the clinch but Gustafsson is controlling him.
Le Franc blocks an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gustafsson blocks an uppercut.
Le Franc trying to control the position but instead, Gustafsson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Le Franc into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Le Franc. #T3#
Gustafsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Gustafsson.
A short right from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson has a couple of punches blocked by Le Franc.
Gustafsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gustafsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gustafsson prevents a body shot from Le Franc.
Le Franc throws a head punch that misses.
Gustafsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Le Franc goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Le Franc lands a nice shot to the body.
Gustafsson avoiding damage.
Le Franc lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Le Franc has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gustafsson prevents a body shot from Le Franc.
Gustafsson trying to control the position but instead, Le Franc has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gustafsson into the cage.
A hook to the body from Le Franc. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Le Franc.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gustafsson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Le Franc misses with a punch on the inside.
Le Franc lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gustafsson backwards.
Le Franc blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Le Franc.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Le Franc.
Gustafsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gustafsson taking a breather.
Le Franc tries to work over Gustafsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Le Franc can't find room to land a body shot as Gustafsson controls the action.
Le Franc can't find room to land a body shot as Gustafsson controls the action.
Le Franc working aggressively here.
Le Franc digs a right hand into Gustafsson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gustafsson's gas tank.
Le Franc cracks Gustafsson with a nice body shot.

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 Guy Le Franc.
I think Le Franc has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guy Le Franc!
Our winner, Guy Le Franc, 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: SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Fleshou Jr
Date: Jun 23, 2024

#R1#
Benedetti throws a combination that misses
and Benedetti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gustafsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gustafsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Gustafsson misses the target.
Benedetti walks into a jab.
Gustafsson connects with a body shot.#KD#
Gustafsson lands a big uppercut and Benedetti crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Benedetti looks OK. Gustafsson waves Benedetti back to his feet!#ROC#Benedetti is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gustafsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gustafsson catches Benedetti with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Benedetti forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Oscar Gustafsson!
During a confident post fight interview, Oscar Gustafsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Claudio Benedetti had this to say: '"te voy inyectar con la bacteria"'.

Event: SMASH: Thai vs Gustafsson
Date: May 25, 2024

#R1#
Thai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gustafsson.
Thai fails with a takedown attempt.
Thai takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right-left combo lands from Gustafsson.
Oscar Gustafsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Thai wants to clinch but Gustafsson slips to the side
and Gustafsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thai fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gustafsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thai drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gustafsson sprawls and moves away.
Gustafsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've been informed that Gustafsson 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.
A right-left combo lands from Gustafsson.
Oscar Gustafsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Thai fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wille Thai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good shot there by Gustafsson.
A big right from Gustafsson misses.
Thai shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gustafsson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T3#
Gustafsson throws a shot from downtown. Thai moves away and avoids it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Thai changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gustafsson tries to avoid it but Thai manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gustafsson to the ground. Gustafsson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gustafsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thai staying out of range there.
Thai tries to counter by clinching up but Gustafsson breaks away and moves out of range.
Thai wants to clinch up but Gustafsson keeps it at a distance.
Gustafsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gustafsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Thai counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Thai working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gustafsson is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Thai tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Thai goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gustafsson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Thai's guard! Nice work there by Gustafsson!
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!#SUB#
Thai is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Thai is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Gustafsson frees his head nicely. Oh but Thai has switched to an armbar! Gustafsson is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Wille Thai!
Wille Thai retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: HZN 18 Collins v Wife
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Ekbomb misses with a low kick.
Ekbomb throws the left hand but McDonnell avoids the punch easily.
A jab from McDonnell misses.
McDonnell takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#It looks like Ger McDonnell has been cut.
McDonnell slips a jab and a cross from Ekbomb.
McDonnell looks to throw the jab but Ekbomb is out of range.
It seemed like Ekbomb was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ekbomb looks for the body kick but McDonnell saw that one coming.
McDonnell takes a swing at Ekbomb's ribcage but misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from McDonnell.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonnell. Ekbomb does a little dance to reset his feet.
A cross from McDonnell lands.
McDonnell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McDonnell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ekbomb doesn't seem bothered though.
McDonnell 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.
McDonnell throws a low kick, looking for Ekbomb's leg but Ekbomb calmly moves out of range.
Ekbomb throws out a counter right but McDonnell avoids it with no problem.
McDonnell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonnell moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekbomb misses with a looping left.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McDonnell! #T1#
McDonnell defending well as Ekbomb loads up on a big left hand.
Ekbomb throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McDonnell counters with a straight right hand.
Ekbomb uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDonnell.
Ekbomb throws a poor cross that misses
and McDonnell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ekbomb displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDonnell throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Ekbomb throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDonnell is looking to counter punch.
Ekbomb slips under a jab.
Ekbomb misses with a low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McDonnell.
A jab from McDonnell misses.
Ekbomb will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McDonnell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonnell throws a body shot but no joy.
McDonnell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ekbomb.
McDonnell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekbomb.
McDonnell works the jab nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Ekbomb 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
McDonnell throws an overhand right that lands on Ekbomb's shoulder, as Ekbomb tries to avoid the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekbomb misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ekbomb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from McDonnell.
Ekbomb misses with an uppercut
and McDonnell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ekbomb connects with a crisp jab.
Ekbomb darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McDonnell misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ekbomb! But no joy.
Ekbomb on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McDonnell. McDonnell obviously looking to wear him down.
McDonnell swings for the body but Ekbomb moves out of range.
McDonnell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McDonnell misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Ekbomb misses the target.
McDonnell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McDonnell avoids a punch combination nicely.
McDonnell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3#
Ekbomb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ekbomb takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McDonnell fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McDonnell moves away from the strike by Ekbomb.
Ekbomb bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McDonnell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ekbomb momentarily.
Ekbomb misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ekbomb misses with a lunging right hand
and McDonnell counters with an inside leg kick.
McDonnell lands a lovely overhand right.
McDonnell steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ekbomb. That one must have hurt.
McDonnell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ekbomb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonnell.
McDonnell throwing a counter right hand but Ekbomb manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonnell needs to keep his hands up - Ekbomb had a free shot at his head there.
McDonnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ekbomb thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
McDonnell throws a good cross that connects.
McDonnell throws out a loose jab but Ekbomb uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonnell connects with a looping right hand.
Ekbomb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonnell.
McDonnell is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ekbomb connects with an inside leg kick.
McDonnell missing with a left hand there. Ekbomb was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McDonnell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ekbomb.
Ekbomb ducks under a wild hook from McDonnell.
A combination from Ekbomb does no damage.
Ekbomb cracks a nice hook into McDonnell's ribs.
McDonnell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ekbomb.
Ekbomb takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekbomb misses with a hook.
Ekbomb misses with a looping left.
Ekbomb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDonnell.
Ekbomb misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ger McDonnell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ger McDonnell's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ekbomb throws a hook but McDonnell blocks it.
Ger McDonnell is winning the standup battle so far.
McDonnell looks to land a right hand but Ekbomb moved out of range.
Ekbomb now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ekbomb swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McDonnell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ekbomb connects with a good right hand that stumbles McDonnell. McDonnell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A nice leg kick from McDonnell, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ekbomb misses with a straight right.
Ekbomb takes a swing at McDonnell's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from McDonnell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McDonnell lands the left hand.
McDonnell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McDonnell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McDonnell throws the left hand but Ekbomb avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from McDonnell. Those never looked like landing.
McDonnell looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekbomb is just out of range.
Ekbomb misses with an uppercut
and McDonnell counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ekbomb thinking.
McDonnell moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonnell misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Ekbomb misses with a left hand
and McDonnell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ekbomb scores with a jab to the body.
Ekbomb takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ekbomb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonnell was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekbomb.
Ekbomb checks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from McDonnell.
Ekbomb throws a looping overhand right but McDonnell ducks down to avoid it.
Ekbomb throws a body punch but McDonnell moves out of range.
Ekbomb throws a hook but McDonnell blocks it.
Ekbomb throws a nice looking combination but McDonnell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ekbomb connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McDonnell looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekbomb is just out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from McDonnell.
Ekbomb needs to keep his hands up - McDonnell had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekbomb misses with an uppercut
and McDonnell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ekbomb throws a jab but it's blocked by McDonnell.
McDonnell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ekbomb can do to turn this around?#T2#
Ekbomb misses with a right hand
and Ekbomb takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDonnell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McDonnell lands a jab to the nose.
A slow jab from McDonnell misses its intended target.
McDonnell swings for the body but Ekbomb moves out of range.
A big left from McDonnell misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ekbomb.#CUT2#Ger McDonnell's cut is getting worse.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ekbomb. McDonnell does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonnell throwing a counter right hand but Ekbomb manages to avoid it.
McDonnell punishes Ekbomb's body with a nice straight punch.
McDonnell misses with an uppercut.
McDonnell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McDonnell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ekbomb.
McDonnell misses with an uppercut
and Ekbomb counters with a series of strikes. McDonnell will be more careful next time no doubt.
McDonnell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ekbomb scores with a hook.
A big right from Ekbomb misses. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Ekbomb.
Ekbomb now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McDonnell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ekbomb's sensitive parts.
A cross from Ekbomb lands.
Ekbomb misses with a right hand
and McDonnell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McDonnell throws a body punch but Ekbomb moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from McDonnell.
McDonnell lands with a hook. Ekbomb tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Some bone on bone action there as Ekbomb checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McDonnell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big right from Ekbomb misses.
Ekbomb misses with a wild body shot.
McDonnell is looking to counter punch.
Nice shot by McDonnell.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Ekbomb might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, McDonnell has got the better of the exchanges.
Ekbomb works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonnell scores with a jab.
Nice body punch from McDonnell. #T4#
McDonnell lands a two punch combo.
Ekbomb takes one to the chin there.
Ekbomb walks into a stiff left hand from McDonnell.
Ekbomb uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDonnell.
Ekbomb misses with a series of wild punches.
Ekbomb avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ekbomb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonnell moves away.
Nice straight punches there by McDonnell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McDonnell.
McDonnell stalks Ekbomb and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ekbomb's face. Ekbomb staggers backwards, shaken.
Ekbomb has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McDonnell cracks a nice hook into Ekbomb's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekbomb connects with a crisp jab.
McDonnell ducks under a wild hook from Ekbomb.
McDonnell throws a hook but Ekbomb blocks it.
Ekbomb swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ekbomb ducks under a wild hook from McDonnell.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ger McDonnell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ger McDonnell's cut.
That's time! McDonnell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Ekbomb throws a poor cross that misses
letting McDonnell counter with a right hand.
McDonnell looks to land a left hand but Ekbomb moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - McDonnell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDonnell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ekbomb stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McDonnell.
McDonnell stuns Ekbomb with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ekbomb lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McDonnell has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McDonnell and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McDonnell with a nice calf kick.
Ekbomb uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDonnell.
Ekbomb looks to land a right hand but McDonnell moved out of range.
McDonnell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekbomb misses with a head kick.
Ekbomb slips under a jab from McDonnell.
Ekbomb is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McDonnell with a body shot.
A combination from McDonnell does no damage.
Nice uppercut lands for McDonnell. That snapped Ekbomb's head back.
Ekbomb's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#KD2#
Ekbomb drops McDonnell with a beautiful combination! McDonnell stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ekbomb is looking for the KO!#T1#
McDonnell slips under a jab.
Ekbomb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDonnell.
Nice straight punches there by McDonnell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McDonnell.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonnell. Ekbomb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ekbomb misses with an uppercut. McDonnell saw that one coming.
McDonnell moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McDonnell lands a jab to the head.
Ekbomb fails to land with a series of punches.
Ekbomb avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ekbomb throws a jab when McDonnell was well out of range.
A combination from Ekbomb does no damage.
McDonnell takes a swing at Ekbomb's ribcage but misses.
McDonnell lands a body shot.
McDonnell misses with a looping left.
Ekbomb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ekbomb moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekbomb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDonnell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDonnell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ekbomb.
McDonnell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McDonnell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ekbomb throws out the jab.
Ekbomb connects with a jab.#CUT2#Ger McDonnell's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A slow jab from McDonnell misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Ekbomb misses its intended target.
Ekbomb takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ekbomb misses with a straight left.
Ekbomb displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDonnell throws out the jab.
Ekbomb misses with a wild body shot.
McDonnell cracks Ekbomb with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3#
McDonnell's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McDonnell duly obliges.
Ekbomb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDonnell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by McDonnell.
Ekbomb's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McDonnell connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ekbomb scrambles back to his feet.
Ekbomb thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ekbomb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ekbomb lands a head kick. McDonnell smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McDonnell blocks a jab.
McDonnell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ekbomb defending well as McDonnell loads up on a big left hand.
A shot to the body from Ekbomb misses
and McDonnell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDonnell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDonnell swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McDonnell throws a jab when Ekbomb was well out of range.
Ekbomb misses with a left hand
and McDonnell counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekbomb throws a poor cross that misses
and McDonnell counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
McDonnell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekbomb manages to avoid it.
As McDonnell backs off Ekbomb throws a huge counter combo but McDonnell manages to avoid it all.
McDonnell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ekbomb takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McDonnell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekbomb.
McDonnell smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ekbomb throws a combination that misses
and McDonnell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ekbomb takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McDonnell throws a right and a left that both miss.
McDonnell throws a shot from downtown. Ekbomb moves away and avoids it.
McDonnell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekbomb was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonnell.
Ekbomb defending well as McDonnell loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekbomb throws a series of punches but McDonnell avoids them all with ease.
Ekbomb uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDonnell.
McDonnell checks a leg kick.
Evan Ekbomb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDonnell misses the shot to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ger McDonnell!
Ger McDonnell decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HZN Fight Night Kape v Slow
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Mesquita. Ekbomb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ekbomb slips under a jab from Mesquita.
Ekbomb misses with a hook.
Vitor Mesquita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekbomb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mesquita throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mesquita misses with a right hand
and Ekbomb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mesquita slips a jab from Ekbomb.
Mesquita feinted with a counter takedown.
Jab from Mesquita.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Ekbomb misses.
Ekbomb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mesquita cracks a nice hook into Ekbomb's ribs.#T1#
Mesquita swings for the body but Ekbomb moves out of range.
Mesquita throws a shot to the body.
Mesquita missing with a left hand there. Ekbomb was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mesquita cracks Ekbomb with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mesquita fails with a takedown attempt.
Ekbomb throws a hook but Mesquita blocks it.
A shot to the liver by Mesquita. Beautiful body shot.
Ekbomb lands with a cross.
Evan Ekbomb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A lazy left from Mesquita finds it's target.#T2#
Ekbomb takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ekbomb takes a swing at Mesquita's ribcage but misses.
Mesquita changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mesquita looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Mesquita closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ekbomb did well to prevent Mesquita getting side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mesquita performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Mesquita is working for a kimura but Ekbomb is defending it quite comfortably.
Mesquita performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mesquita lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Mesquita thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ekbomb's head.
Well, if Mesquita is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mesquita is working for a submission of some sort.
Mesquita seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ekbomb does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ekbomb desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Mesquita is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Ekbomb keeping full guard, as Mesquita tries to pass.
Mesquita is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mesquita trying to control but Ekbomb is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mesquita drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ekbomb looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ekbomb looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ekbomb! #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vitor Mesquita dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ekbomb throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ekbomb throws a right hand that misses #TD#
so Mesquita counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Ekbomb has his feet on Mesquita's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
A big left from Ekbomb misses.
Mesquita drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ekbomb sprawls and moves away.
Mesquita bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ekbomb's head.
Mesquita ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekbomb with a nice cross.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mesquita is defended easily by Ekbomb.
Ekbomb slips under a jab.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Ekbomb. No joy for Mesquita on that attempt.
Vitor Mesquita is winning the standup battle so far.
Ekbomb scores with a three punch combo! #CUT2#It looks like Vitor Mesquita has been cut.
Mesquita throws a shot from downtown. Ekbomb moves away and avoids it.
Ekbomb is looking for the big counter here.
Mesquita shoots in and drives through. Ekbomb sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitor Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good exchange - Mesquita coming out on top.
Ekbomb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mesquita.
Ekbomb swings for the body but Mesquita moves out of range.
A left lands for Ekbomb.
Mesquita slips under a jab.
Mesquita feinted with a counter takedown.
Ekbomb misses with a looping right.
Mesquita tries to counter with a takedown but Ekbomb is quick to defend against it.#T2#
Mesquita throws a lazy uppercut
and Ekbomb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice takedown defense from Ekbomb. No joy for Mesquita on that attempt.
Mesquita ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekbomb moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Mesquita misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ekbomb! But no joy.
Mesquita ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekbomb moves away.
Mesquita takes a swing at Ekbomb's ribcage but misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ekbomb, as that shot connected.
Ekbomb misses with an uppercut.
Mesquita attempts a counter takedown but Ekbomb avoids it well and moves away.
Ekbomb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Ekbomb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mesquita keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mesquita moves away from the strike by Ekbomb.
Ekbomb with the inside leg kick.
Mesquita swings for the body but Ekbomb moves out of range.
Mesquita missing with a left hand there. Ekbomb was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Ekbomb on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ekbomb misses with a straight left.
Mesquita changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mesquita avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mesquita appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mesquita misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekbomb.
Ekbomb throws out a counter right but Mesquita avoids it with no problem.
Mesquita swings for the body but Ekbomb moves out of range. #T4#
Mesquita fails with the takedown.
Ekbomb looks to land a right hand but Mesquita moved out of range.
Mesquita throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekbomb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ekbomb throws out a counter right but Mesquita avoids it with no problem.
Ekbomb misses with a low kick.
Mesquita shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ekbomb misses with a straight right.
Mesquita changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mesquita lands with a good body shot.
Mesquita fails with the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Ekbomb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vitor Mesquita's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Mesquita swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mesquita fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekbomb manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Ekbomb misses.
A shot to the body from Mesquita misses
and Ekbomb counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Mesquita finds it's way through Ekbomb's defenses.
Ekbomb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mesquita.
Mesquita pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mesquita misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita misses with a straight right.
Ekbomb misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Mesquita with a jab.
Mesquita throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekbomb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ekbomb stuffs the takedown attempt from Mesquita. Mesquita gets slowly back to his feet.
Mesquita lands a right hook to the body.
Mesquita is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ekbomb.
Mesquita with a nice cross.
Mesquita doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mesquita throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Ekbomb takes one to the side of the head.
Ekbomb shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mesquita checks a leg kick.
Mesquita loads up on a big right hand but Ekbomb slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mesquita misses with a takedown attempt
and Ekbomb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitor Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mesquita uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ekbomb.
Mesquita attempts a counter takedown but Ekbomb avoids it well and moves away.
Mesquita tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ekbomb swivels and escapes.
Mesquita throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mesquita throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ekbomb stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
Ekbomb rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Mesquita counters with a shoot takedown. Ekbomb fights it but they end up in guard.

Ekbomb has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Mesquita has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
Mesquita gets control of Ekbomb's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mesquita will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU2#
Ekbomb decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mesquita scores with a jab.
Mesquita shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ekbomb as he jumps to the side.
Mesquita throws a right hand that misses
letting Ekbomb counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekbomb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mesquita. #T4#
Mesquita shoots for a double leg takedown but Ekbomb sprawls well. He's pushed Mesquita's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A jab from Mesquita misses.
Mesquita throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Ekbomb to counter with a crisp jab.
Ekbomb lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ekbomb throws a hook to the side of Mesquita's head but Mesquita sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mesquita ducks under a wild hook from Ekbomb.
Mesquita digs a good hook to Ekbomb's body.
Ekbomb throws a nice looking combination but Mesquita bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mesquita showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ekbomb.

And that's the end of the fight!
Evan Ekbomb comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ekbomb 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evan Ekbomb!

Event: SMASH: Romanow vs Gustafsson
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Romanow throws a body shot but no joy.
Romanow works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gustafsson missing with a left hand there. Romanow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Romanow swings widly with a right hand
and Gustafsson counters with a series of strikes. Romanow will be more careful next time no doubt.
Romanow fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gustafsson misses with a looping right.
Romanow changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gustafsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Romanow's hands.
Romanow misses with a hook. Gustafsson ducked under it nicely.
Gustafsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Romanow looks to land a right hand but Gustafsson moved out of range.
Romanow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gustafsson misses with a combination #TD#
and Romanow counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Romanow postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Romanow throws a strike aimed at the side of Gustafsson's head but Gustafsson avoids it well.
Romanow 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.
Gustafsson is trying to control Romanow's posture but Romanow avoids it.
Romanow in side control, throwing shots but Gustafsson defends.
Gustafsson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gustafsson gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Romanow seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Romanow is looking for a kimura but Gustafsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Romanow to get the leverage.
Romanow thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Gustafsson wants to improve his position but Romanow is controlling well.
We've been hearing that Romanow has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Romanow looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gustafsson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gustafsson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Romanow. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gustafsson is trying to get back to full guard.
Gustafsson wants to control but Romanow is keeping busy.
Gustafsson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Romanow.
Gustafsson wants to get back to his feet.
Romanow not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gustafsson is trying to stand back up but Romanow is controlling him
Romanow not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Romanow landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Romanow working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Romanow looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gustafsson is trying to stand up here but Romanow is controlling him well.
Gustafsson wants to control but Romanow is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gustafsson is looking to improve his position.
Romanow thows a huge punch but Gustafsson dodges it nicely.
Romanow throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Romanow thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gustafsson's head. #T4#
Gustafsson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Gustafsson wants to get back to full guard.
Romanow looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gustafsson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gustafsson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Romanow seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gustafsson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gustafsson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Romanow.
Gustafsson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Let's hope that Gustafsson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcel Romanow dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A jab from Romanow misses.
Gustafsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Romanow.
A jab lands there for Gustafsson.
Romanow throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gustafsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gustafsson scores with a hook.
Gustafsson misses with the combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Romanow darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romanow misses with a straight left.
Oscar Gustafsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Romanow swings widly with a right hand
and Gustafsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Marcel Romanow has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Gustafsson.#T1#
Gustafsson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Romanow darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Romanow shoots for a takedown but Gustafsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gustafsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Romanow.
Gustafsson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Romanow shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gustafsson pinned against the cage. Gustafsson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gustafsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Romanow fails with the takedown
and Gustafsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcel Romanow. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Nice body punch from Romanow.
Romanow throws a shot from downtown. Gustafsson moves away and avoids it.
Romanow lands a head shot.
Romanow misses with a straight left.
Romanow throws a shot from downtown. Gustafsson moves away and avoids it.
Gustafsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gustafsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Romanow finds it's way round the side to connect with Gustafsson's head.
Marcel Romanow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Romanow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romanow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Romanow has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Romanow there as he acknowledges the shot.#T3#
Gustafsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Romanow's head backwards.
Gustafsson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Romanow in his tracks.
Gustafsson looks to land a right hand but Romanow moved out of range.
Gustafsson defending well as Romanow loads up on a big left hand.
Gustafsson throws a low kick but Romanow avoids it.
Gustafsson moves forwards but Romanow connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Romanow scores with a hook to the body. Gustafsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Romanow is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gustafsson.
Romanow lands with a shot to the body.
Gustafsson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gustafsson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Romanow throws an overhand right that lands on Gustafsson's shoulder, as Gustafsson tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Gustafsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Romanow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gustafsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gustafsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Romanow.
Gustafsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romanow misses with a lunging right hand
and Gustafsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Romanow defending well as Gustafsson loads up on a big left hand.
Gustafsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gustafsson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Romanow fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Romanow throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gustafsson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Romanow shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gustafsson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Romanow wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Oscar Gustafsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Marcel Romanow's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Gustafsson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gustafsson throws a body punch but Romanow moves out of range.
Romanow swings for the body but Gustafsson moves out of range.
Romanow connects with a right hand. Gustafsson shakes it off.
Romanow shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gustafsson pinned against the cage. Gustafsson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Romanow rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gustafsson 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.
Gustafsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Romanow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gustafsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gustafsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Romanow.
Gustafsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Gustafsson misses the jab.
Romanow throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gustafsson counters with a one-two to the body.
Gustafsson ducks under a wild hook from Romanow.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gustafsson! But no joy.
Oscar Gustafsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Romanow scores with a decent looking hook.
A swing and a miss from Gustafsson.#TD#
Gustafsson gets caught napping as Romanow dives in and scores a takedown. Gustafsson manages to retain guard.
Gustafsson is looking to stand up but Romanow isn't so interested in that idea.
Romanow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gustafsson can't keep his opponent in guard - Romanow advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Romanow seems to be working for a kimura but Gustafsson defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Gustafsson trying to hold on to Romanow's head to control him but Romanow postures up.
Gustafsson is trying to stand up here but Romanow is controlling him well.
Gustafsson tries to get to full guard but Romanow has control of the leg. #SUB#
Romanow is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gustafsson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Romanow thows a huge punch but Gustafsson dodges it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gustafsson tries to get to full guard but Romanow has control of the leg.
Marcel Romanow overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3##SUB#
Romanow is trying to work for a kimura but Gustafsson is defending well.
Gustafsson is looking to control Romanow's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gustafsson avoid being mounted?
Romanow landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gustafsson is trying to get back to full guard.
Romanow throwing shots but Gustafsson is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Romanow seems to be working for a kimura but Gustafsson defends the submission attempt.
Gustafsson moves into full guard. #T4#
Romanow lands a couple of elbows.
Gustafsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #ES2#
Gustafsson pushes Romanow off and scrambles back to his feet.
Gustafsson moves away from the strike by Romanow.
Romanow fails with the takedown.
Romanow throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gustafsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gustafsson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Romanow shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcel Romanow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romanow throws an off balance right hand
and Gustafsson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Oscar Gustafsson just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Marcel Romanow's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
A cross from Romanow lands.
Gustafsson scores with a jab. Romanow acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gustafsson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gustafsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Romanow.
Romanow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Romanow throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gustafsson is looking for the big counter here.
Romanow throws a big shot that misses.
Gustafsson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson moves away from the strike by Romanow.
Romanow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gustafsson.
Romanow misses with a straight left.
Gustafsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Romanow. Romanow circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Romanow tries for a takedown but Gustafsson circles away easily
enabling Gustafsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Gustafsson avoids the body shot from Romanow.
Gustafsson counters with a body kick.
Gustafsson misses with an uppercut. Romanow saw that one coming.
Romanow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jab, jab by Romanow - just one landing.
Gustafsson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gustafsson throws a body punch but Romanow moves out of range. #T2#
Gustafsson tries to land a leg kick but Romanow saw it coming and moves away.
Gustafsson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gustafsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Romanow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gustafsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gustafsson blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gustafsson! But no joy.
Gustafsson slips under a jab from Romanow.
Romanow walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Romanow misses the jab.
Gustafsson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gustafsson throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Romanow. Gustafsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gustafsson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3#
Romanow throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Romanow throws a body punch but Gustafsson moves out of range.
Romanow throws a big shot that misses.
Romanow looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gustafsson looks to land a left hand but Romanow moved out of range nicely.
Gustafsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Romanow fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gustafsson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcel Romanow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustafsson cracks Romanow with a right hand to the side of the head.
Romanow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab lands there for Romanow.
Gustafsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Romanow half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4#
Romanow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gustafsson throws out the jab.
Romanow shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Gustafsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Gustafsson looks to land a body kick but Romanow moved away.
Romanow feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gustafssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Romanow scores with a jab. Gustafsson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Romanow takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romanow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gustafsson.
Romanow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gustafsson.
Romanow shoots for a double leg takedown but Gustafsson sprawls well. He's pushed Romanow's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A little jabbing left from Gustafsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Gustafsson dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Marcel Romanow's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
A slapping leg kick lands for Gustafsson.
Romanow scores with a sloppy right hand. Gustafsson should have avoided that one.
Gustafsson is looking to chop away at Romanow's legs.
Gustafsson feints and then cracks Romanow's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Romanow down.
Nice cross by Romanow.
Good standup being displayed there by Romanow as he connects with a hook.#TD#
Romanow closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gustafsson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Romanow wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gustafsson taking a bit of punishment here - Romanow scoring with strikes. #T1##SUB#
Romanow is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gustafsson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gustafsson tries to buck Romanow off but Romanow is having none of it.#SUB#
Romanow tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Romanow has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gustafsson is pushing Romanow's head away, looking to escape. Romanow manages to hold on to the position though.
Gustafsson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Gustafsson is trying to get back to half guard.
Gustafsson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Marcel Romanow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gustafsson tries to buck Romanow off but Romanow is having none of it.
Romanow misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Romanow working the head and body with strikes.
Romanow in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Romanow working the head and body with strikes.
Romanow working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Gustafsson is trying to improve his position.
Gustafsson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Romanow. #SUB#
Romanow is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gustafsson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gustafsson is trying to get back to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Romanow tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Romanow has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Romanow misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Romanow working the head with strikes. #SUB#
Romanow tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Romanow has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Romanow tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Romanow has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Romanow grinds an elbow into Gustafsson's temple.
Gustafsson is trying to control Romanow's posture but Romanow avoids it.
Romanow looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Gustafsson is avoiding damage well.
Gustafsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gustafsson wants to control but Romanow postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romanow lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gustafsson down.
Gustafsson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #SUB#
Romanow is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gustafsson has escaped the position, nice work there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcel Romanow showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gustafsson 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 47:48
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Gustafsson!
A very excited looking Oscar Gustafsson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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